E100 #5: “God Remembers”Text: Exodus 3As we explore the narrative of the Exodus, we are encouraged with the reminder that God remembers His children, even though they appear to have forgotten Him.

E100 #4: “Higher Ways”Text: Genesis 45:3-8; 50:15-21The story of Joseph reminds us that God will keep his promise to his people, and that He watches over those of integrity and faithfulness.  At the same time, we’re reminded that our current situations may not make much sense until we can look back and see God’s hand…

E100 #3: “Promises, Promises”Text: Genesis 22:1-19Abraham gives us an example of someone who was willing to trust that God would keep His promises.  Despite Abraham’s spotty history at keeping the covenant, we recognize that he was willing to offer Isaac back as the firstfruits of the promise.  The principle of firstfruits is a reminder that…

E100 #2: “Living Stones”Text: Genesis 11:1-9As we begin our journey through the Grand Narrative of Scripture, we explore what it means to be created in the Image of God, and how humanity has continued to live out a tarnished reflection of that Image. This week, Pastor Jon looks at the Tower of Babel, exploring the…

E100 #1: “A Peculiar Story: The Story that Shapes Us”Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17Join us on the E100 Challenge, as we journey through 100 Essential Bible Lessons this summer.  Today, Pastor Jon introduces the series, and shares about the ways that the people of God are shaped by the Story of God.  We explore what it…

“A Peculiar Companion”Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14On Pentecost, we are reminded that Christ came not only so we could have eternal life, but that we could have abundant life in the here and now. Pastor Jon takes a look at Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones, and reminds us that God desires to breathe His…

“A Peculiar Condition”Text: John 17:6-19In the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, recorded in John 17, we discover that Jesus not only prays for the disciples, but he prays for us as well! In this prayer, we also learn of our peculiar condition–to be in the world but not of it. As subjects in the Kingdom…

“A Peculiar Commission”Text: Acts 1:1-11The last words of Jesus to the disciples were a commission to be witnesses to the whole world.  That commission has been handed down from disciple to disciple to disciple, until it has reached you.  What sort of a witness are you?  Who is depending on you to be the next…

“A Peculiar Commandment”Text: John 15:9-17Pastor Jon continues to unpack what it means to be “A Peculiar People” by looking at some of Jesus’ teachings.  This week we explore the “New Commandment” that Jesus gives the disciples on the night he was betrayed.  As we discover what it means to “love as Jesus loved,” we learn…

Lent (#5): “Confession is Good for the Soul”Text: Psalm 51Confession is good for the soul.  Confession allows us to remove our masks… and to be open and honest before God and before each other.  Confession reminds us of the “Good News of Repentance,” that there is hope for a better way.