March 2013

Romans 8:14-25 – Citizens of Heaven

What’s your address? Not your temporary address, where you live today, but where you will spend eternity? This message from the book of Romans reminds us that this life is temporary and is leading up to something much greater if our identity is in Christ.



Romans 8:31-39 – Victorious

The old hymn tells us that there is victory in Jesus, which paves our way to heaven but also gives us the opportunity to be victorious in the battles we face here and now. Join us as we consider what it means to be “more than a conqueror” in God’s eyes as we think about […]



John 17:6-19 – Sanctified

In order to understand our identity as Christians, its important to acknowledge that God wants to do more than save us from hell–He also wants to make us more like His Son Jesus. In fact, one of the last recorded prayers of Jesus was for our sanctification, which is a concept we are too unfamiliar […]



Romans 8:1-11, 33-34 – No Longer Condemned

One of the greatest proclamations we can receive is that we are free, forgiven, and no longer facing judgment for the ways we’ve fallen short of God. Verse one of the eighth chapter of Romans tells us that this is the case for those who follow Jesus, that there is now no condemnation for us! […]



February 2013

Galatians 2:11-20 – Redefining Who We Are

This new sermon series begins by asking the question, “Who am I?” We are defined by so many different labels in this world that it can be difficult to remember how God sees us. We find a sense of identity in our work, in our history, in our personal relationships, in our socioeconomic class; where […]



Songs and Stories of Worship

To complete our series on “Why Worship Matters,” we sang together and reflected on the background behind several popular praise and worship songs, ranging from centuries-old hymns to songs released just this year.



January 2013

John 10:1-10 – Fighting our Battle with Worship

Worship is more than just for our enjoyment, more than just something that God desires from us – it is part of what keeps us alive! When we worship, we keep our awareness of God and the presence of His Spirit at the center of our lives. Apart from that, we are liable to feel […]



Isaiah 6:1-8 – An Attitude of Worship

As we read through the Bible, it becomes apparent that God is interested in more than simple obedience – He is interested in the condition of our hearts. Even in the Old Testament, where sacrifice was a regular component of God’s covenant with Israel, He made it clear that one’s attitude in bringing worship or […]



December 2012

1 Timothy 6:11-16 – Unapproachable Light

Paul’s benediction in his first letter to Timothy suggests that God lives in “unapproachable light.” Unapproachable is not a word we typically use in reference to God, but it does help us to understand the fact that in order for us to have relationship with Him, He had to come to us; we could not […]



Luke 2:1-20 – Responding to the Coming Christ: The Shepherds

The shepherds who received word that first Christmas night of the Savior’s birth were left with only one thing they could do – talk about it! The Scriptures tell us that they could not help but tell others about what they had seen and heard. How about you? Are you compelled to tell others about […]



Matthew 2 – Responding to the Coming Christ: King Herod

Pride has been, is and always will be the king of hard hearts when it comes to allowing the Lord to have His way in our lives. Pride tells us to never relinquish control and to defend our sense of authority. One king with a particularly hard heart was Herod, king over the Jews when […]



Matthew 1:18-25 – Responding to the Coming Christ: Joseph

When Joseph was faced with the news that his fiancee was pregnant and that God was breaking into their lives in a big way, he had some major decisions to make. Would he let this baby Jesus change the course of his life forever or simply lean on his own understanding of the situation and […]



Luke 1:26-56 – Responding to the Coming Christ: Mary

Christmas reminds us that there was a time when a number of individuals first encountered with the baby Jesus, the promised Messiah. Each individual responded in different ways to the Christ child. This brings up one of the most important questions that can ever be asked – how will you respond when you are introduced […]



November 2012

Luke 12:13-21 – God’s Economy

The economy often takes center stage in any election. Candidates can make or break their campaigns based on their plans for the economy. But what does God have to say about our finances? Join us as we consider this question in the light of Scripture, starting with the parable of the rich fool from Luke […]



October 2012

1 Samuel 8 – Who is Your King?

As we reflect on this Old Testament story in which Israel demanded a human king in place of God, we are called to consider who our true king is and to ensure that it is Jesus. The election season is the perfect time to ask the question: who is your king?



1 Kings 19:9-13 – Listening for God in Prayer



September 2012

Matthew 18:21-35 – Forgive Us…As We Forgive Others

Matthew 18:21-35 – Forgive Us…As We Forgive



Matthew 6:19-34, 7:7-12 – Admitting Our Need



Matthew 6:5-15 – Submitting to His Kingdom and Will

Matthew 6:5-15 – Submitting to His Kingdom and Will



Ephesians 6:14-20 – The Armor of God