Eyes, Ears, Hearts, and Minds – February 9, 2014

“Eyes, Ears, Hearts, and Minds” Text: I Corinthians 2:1-16 After emphasizing the core essentials of the Gospel, Paul invites the maturing believer to deepen their faith, to be filled with the Spirit, and to have the mind of Christ. In so doing, our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds are opened, as the mysteries of God…

A Foolish Message – February 2, 2014

“A Foolish Message” – February 2, 2014 Text: I Corinthians 1:18-31 God doesn’t often choose the eloquent, the influential, or the wealthy. Instead, he chooses the nobodies, the meek, the poor. At the core of the Gospel is a message that seems foolish to the world: that God would take on human flesh and bones,…

Following the Leader – January 26, 2014

“Following the Leader” Text: I Corinthians 1:4-17 One of the ways that Christ is made manifest through the church is rooted in the church’s ability to follow the leader. As each individual seeks to discover God’s will, the community is transformed. We do not simply follow human leaders, denominations, or traditions, but we seek to…

Epiphany: Three Wise Guys – January 5, 2014

Epiphany: “Three Wise Guys” Text: Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi give us a model for worship. We are committed to come, despite obstacles, inconveniences, and hindrances. We come, not only to bring our treasures, but to pay homage and to worship the King, submitting ourselves to his authority. We go home a different way, having been…

Advent #4: Love Shall Be Our Sign – December 22, 2013

Advent #4: “Love Shall Be Our Sign” Text: Isaiah 7:1-16 Isaiah presents a prophecy to King Ahaz, reminding him to stand fast, to have faith, because God is with His people. This prophecy reminds us to always seek God first, to stand firm in our faith, and to trust God’s wisdom and direction instead of…

Advent #2: Peace – Following the Child – December 8, 2013

Advent #2: “Peace – Following the Child” Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 Isaiah’s vision of the Peaceable Kingdom inspires us to live into the Kingdom where enemies will be made friends. Despite the seeming evidence to the contrary, we stubbornly proclaim that the Prince of Peace has come, and will come again.  The image of the shoot…

Colossians #7: Submitted to Christ the King – November 24, 2013

Colossians #7: “Submitted to Christ the King”Text: Colossians 3:18-4:6We conclude our series in Colossians on “Christ the King Sunday.” Even as we consider the practical implications of Paul’s teachings, we are challenged by his broader point: to radically submit ourselves to the authority of Christ. As we look at a complicated (and sometimes controversial passage),…

Colossians #6: Clothed in Christ – November 17, 2013

Colossians #6: “Clothed in Christ”Text: Colossians 3:5-17In this sixth message on the letter to the Colossians, Pastor Jon looks at Paul’s image of a wardrobe, suggesting that when we are found in Christ and Christ in us, we are clothed with the attributes and qualities of Christ. This requires a complete wardrobe transformation, putting off…

Colossians #5: Hidden in Christ – November 10, 2013

Colossians #5: “Hidden in Christ”Text: Colossians 3:1-4Pastor Jon continues our exploration of Paul’s letter to the Colossians with a look at the first 4 verses in chapter 3. What does it mean that we are “hidden in Christ?” What does that tell us about the value that God places on his children? Pastor Jon draws…