Fishers of Men – Judgment and Grace – August 31, 2025

“Fishers of Men – Judgment and Grace”Text: Luke 5:1-11The use of fishing imagery when Jesus calls His disciples in Luke is familiar to us.  Fishing-related imagery is also used in other prophetic scriptures, usually in a way that judges the people.  Pastor Tim explores some of these and explains that Jesus reframes this imagery to…

Silhouette of man on his knees; titled "Jermeiah the Weeping Prophet"

The Weeping Prophet: The Lone Voice – August 24, 2025

“The Weeping Prophet: The Lone Voice”Text: Jeremiah 28:1-17Our series on Jeremiah concludes with his exchange with Hananiah, a national prophet. Up against Hananiah’s false assurances and flashy illustrations, Jeremiah remains true to the message that he was given from God. This passage reminds us of the importance of faithfulness to the Lord in our lives,…

Silhouette of man on his knees; titled "Jermeiah the Weeping Prophet"

The Weeping Prophet: Tears We Know – August 17, 2025

“The Weeping Prophet: Tears We Know”Text: Jeremiah 20:7-13Jeremiah’s writings and laments come from his heart, sometimes portraying God as a protagonist and sometimes as an antagonist.  All the while, he recognizes that all his internal and external struggles can be brought before God.  Likewise, it allows us to recognize the reality of who we are…

Silhouette of man on his knees; titled "Jermeiah the Weeping Prophet"

The Weeping Prophet: Tears for Salvation – August 3, 2025

“The Weeping Prophet: Tears for Salvation – August 3, 2025”Text: Jeremiah 17:1-10Where do we turn to for our help and strength when things get hard? The “weeping prophet” Jeremiah warns us about how devious the heart can in when seeking release from what is difficult and trying in life. He encourages the nation of Judah…

Unique Messages for Specific Times: Jude – July 27, 2025

“Unique Messages for Specific Times: Jude”Text: JudeIn this final week of the “Unique Messages for Specific Times” sermon series, we look at the book of Jude. This letter is a reminder that how we behave matters while claiming to be a Christian. If we act in a way that takes advantage of the gift of…

Unique Messages for Specific Times: Philemon – July 20, 2025

“Unique Messages for Specific Times: Philemon”In his letter to Philemon, Paul invites us to live graciously and lovingly towards the people around us – brothers and sisters waiting to experience and receive Christ in their life.  We have the privilege of being part of that work, to help them receive the saving power of God…

Unique Messages for Specific Times: 3 John – July 13, 2025

“Unique Messages for Specific Times: 3 John”We continue with our series looking at smaller New Testament letters which were written directly for their audience but still contain a message for us today. 3 John remind us of the ways in which hospitality towards those we consider foreign or strange is at the heart of Christian…