“Among Us or Not?” – March 19, 2017

“Among Us or Not?” – March 19, 2017 Text: Exodus 17:1-7 “Is the Lord among us or not?” This is a question that the ancient Israelites asked and it’s one I think we still ask even now. God struck water from a rock; what might that look like for us today?

The Fall – March 5, 2017

“The Fall” Text: Genesis 2:1-15, 3:1-7 While looking at the story of the “fall from Eden” we realize something – that when we try to know everything and be in control like God, we can’t; it’s too big a role, and that’s why we need a salvation story.

You Have Heard it Said! – February 12, 2017

“You Have Heard it Said!” Text: Matthew 5:21:-37 As we continued on with our series about the Sermon on the Mount, we spent today looking at the dignity and value that Jesus calls us to give to all people. He calls us deeper into the “instructions,” not as a mere checklist, but as a way of…

Blessed Are – January 29, 2017

“Blessed Are” Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Today we begin a four week study of the Sermon on the Mount.  “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons and daughters of God.” These words that Jesus spoke call us to actively seek peace, both in the lives of those around and for the greater good of…

Kingdom or Empire – January 22, 2017

“Kingdom or Empire” Text: Matthew 4:12-17 We live in competing narratives, Empire or Kingdom. As Christians we are called to live a Kingdom life, but the Empire is always trying to entice us to come to it. It’s for that reason that Jesus calls us to be constantly repenting, or turning towards, the Kingdom.

Remember Your Baptism – January 8, 2017

“Remember Your Baptism” Text: Matthew 3:13-17 This Sunday we remember our baptisms along with the baptism of our Lord Jesus. We will recall the covenant and sacred vows we made when baptized along with remembering what they call us to.