Fear is a regular emotion in our lives. When God often leads us into fearful situations, and we feel overwhelmed, how should we respond? In this story from Genesis 32 about Jacob and Esau, we see three biblical ways we are to respond to fear. Rely on God: In the midst of our … [Read More…] When Faith Meets Fear
Where do you look when you’re faced with the unknown? In this sermon, we learn that even though the journey is unknown, the God of the Bible who makes Himself known is more than competent for the journey. Psalm 121
What does it mean to be the church in the midst of a pandemic? How do we be the church when there’s not a church we can be? In our minds, particularly in the west, we often confuse people and place, or “ecclesia” (Greek) and “kirche” (German), when it comes to thinking about church. … [Read More…] Be The Church
Disagreement is something that we can expect within the church, but when we disagree it can and should be done in a godly way. The goal is to maintain our unity as a church throughout disagreement, prioritizing our relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ above the temptation to be right at all costs. … [Read More…] A Call For True Unity
In this sermon, Rev. Stephen Farish shares with us the qualities of a faith at which Jesus marvels.
Every Christian experiences fear during our lifetime. If we are to overcome our fears, we need courage. How can we have biblical courage to face our fears? In this message, Pastor Bill shares three points about the necessity of courage in the life of the Christian. Courage is acting out of confidence in God, … [Read More…] The Necessity of Courage
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the power of the resurrection to transform our lives and bring us redemption through faith in Jesus! In this sermon, Pastor Best reminds us of four results of the resurrection of Jesus: the resurrection grounds salvation, brings life, gives assurance, and demands surrender. Romans 10:9-10
God uses the Church in cities to stir the whole country. Historically, when Christianity flourished in cities, the message of Jesus spread everywhere. Today, cities are hotbeds of the global pandemic and many are afraid to be outside in public. Yet during this time, great hope exists for gospel proclamation. Luke 19:41-44
On Palm Sunday, as Christians across the United States begin Holy Week celebrations in their homes, Pastor Michael Best shares with us three insights from Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. How does this story help to center on our minds on the truth of the gospel at a time when many of us are feeling confused … [Read More…] Three Lessons from Palm Sunday
In Pastor Philip’s first visit to Sunday night service, he gives us a short devotional from Isaiah 6 about the joys of gospel renewal. Drawing on the imagery from the passage, he outlines the four stages we go through when we experience the true transformation of the gospel in our lives. Isaiah 6
