Our sermons are designed to open the Scriptures to you, to encourage you to a life of godliness, and to help you to know God better.  They are timely and focused on the real issues of life.  Listen regularly to these messages:  we believe you will hear God speaking to you.

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• Are you on the Journey?*

  01/29/12

  

  God is sending you…us… out on a journey of a lifetime.  He’s given us what we need for the journey; the question is- are you going to use what ...

  Scripture:

  Joshua 1:1-9

• Church Dynamics: In & Out*

  01/22/12

  

  We can see the essential framework of the church at work in the Gospel of Matthew, and the tidal energy of those simple directives of Jesus work ...

  Scripture:

  Mt 4:19, 18:20, 28:19-20

• Is There MORE to Life?*

  01/15/12

  

  I will be looking at the these texts from the perspective of what is this life all about? What are we doing here? If Christianity is true -- then it ...

  Scripture:

  John 6:35; 14:6

• Disciples of Jesus*

  01/08/12

  

  Jesus called twelve to his side, and then sent them out… and so it begins.  Where did they go; what sort of message did they take, and what were ...

  Scripture:

  Matthew 10:1-14

• Do You Hear What I Hear?

  01/01/12

  

  Thankfully, not everyone went back home after the Christmas celebration.  There was somebody just sort of hanging around, looking for ...

  Scripture:

  Luke 2:25-35

• The Celebration Continues*

  12/25/11

  

  Thoughts for Worship Worship Guide

  Scripture:

  Luke 2:8-20

• The Meaning of Christmas*

  12/18/11

  

  What is it that makes Christmas so special to us?  What’s God up to, and are you open to it still?  Buried in this text is a simple ...

  Scripture:

  Mt 1:18-25

• What Kind of God-Sighting was THAT?!

  12/11/11

  

  Mary was going about her business, when she was visited by something- or someone.  Can you imagine that happening to you?  Today… maybe it ...

  Scripture:

  Luke 1:26-38

• Bethlehem Traditions*

  12/04/11

  

  What is it that makes Bethlehem so significant?  We sing the song, we make the pilgrimage, we appreciate the art, we stage the event… why ...

  Scripture:

  Ruth 1:2, 4:11, 4:18-22; 1 Samuel 17:12, 17:58; Micah 5:2; John7:42, Mt. 2:5-6

• Prepare for the Coming King*

  11/27/11

  

  The message emphasis will be desiring God to reveal His power and truth on our behalf. Our priorities are to be readying our hearts and lives for the ...

  Scripture:

  Isaiah 26:8; 40:3-5

• How God Prospers the Generous

  11/20/11

  

  Generosity is a win-win proposition.  To see what we mean- look at those Macedonians.  Just how wealthy were they, anyway?  Depends… ...

  Scripture:

  2 Cor 9:16-11

• Can God Trust You?

  11/13/11

  

  Today’s parable has long been one that challenges the casual reader!  How could Jesus possible express blessing on someone who so clearly ...

  Scripture:

  Luke 16:1-13

• The Genius of Generosity

  11/06/11

  

  What a brilliant way to live!  Generosity has the power to change your life, connect you with others, invest in what really matters, and free ...

  Scripture:

  Matthew 6:19-24

• A New Day Based on an Old Promise

  10/30/11

  

  Long ago, one of the great discoveries of all time took place as the homecoming Hebrews were rebuilding their devastated temple amidst the ruin of ...

  Scripture:

  I Peter 2:4-10

• A Covenant Life with Jesus

  10/23/11

  

  Life with Jesus… why would anyone want to do that?  How about the potential of some joy… no guilt, a new attitude to life, freedom for the ...

  Scripture:

  1 John 1:1-7

• What's The Most Important?

  10/16/11

  

  The Pharisees, who had classified over 600 laws, often tried to distinguish the most important from the less important. So they asked Jesus to ...

  Scripture:

  Matthew 23:34-40

• A Covenant Faith

  10/09/11

  

  What and Who can you count on?  We let ourselves down often enough- no matter how much we like to pretend otherwise, we can’t even count on ...

  Scripture:

  Romans 3:27-4:5

• Remember Your Baptism!

  10/02/11

  

  From time to time, the leaders of the people of God invited believers to re-affirm their commitment to God.  Important elements of those times ...

  Scripture:

  Joshua 24:1-33

• A Covenant Promise and Presence to Count On

  09/25/11

  

  We are the covenant people of God- and it makes all the difference in our living to remember that.  Today, we’ll consider just how it is that ...

  Scripture:

  Col 2:9-12

• Sign on the Dotted Line

  09/18/11

  

  Often we take a cavalier attitude about death (particularly sin- which leads to death)  It’s not something we like to talk about.  But ...

  Scripture:

  Gen 3; Rom 5

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