In Matthew 3:13-17, Jesus appears on the scene as an adult – and his first action is to be baptized by John at the Jordan River. Does this situation seem strange to you at all? It sure did to John the Baptist! What does this story have to say about our involvement in the mission of Christ? Come worship with us on Sunday, and we’ll investigate together.
–Pastor David
Where were you exactly one year ago? If you had been in Haiti, you most certainly would remember. On January 12, 2010, a very powerful earthquake shook this island nation to its core, and the world rallied to respond to desperate human need. Even though great need still exists there today, the world has mostly moved on to other news items. What does this say about our culture?
In Matthew 2:1-12, we find the story of the Wise Men who visited the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem. How does this well-known story connect to the mission of Christ – the reason that Jesus came to earth? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.
Today (Thursday, 1/6) is Epiphany, the day on which Christians around the world celebrate the visit of the Magi to see Jesus, the newborn Savior. This coming Sunday, we will study Matthew 2:1-12, the story of that ancient visit, as we begin a new series of sermons on “The Mission of Christ.” What is the significance of Jesus being revealed to foreign dignitaries in this way? Come worship with us on Sunday as we discover this together!
–Pastor David
So, today I’d like to let you in on a little secret: I’m losing my hair. That probably comes as no surprise to you, especially if you’ve seen me in person lately. And it’s no surprise to me – my barber told me about my thinning hair when I was sixteen years old. But it’s on my mind again this week. I call my receding hairline “The Retreat of the Soldiers.”
It’s a brand new year! Pastor J.R. filled in for the vacationing Pastor David this week, and he preached on Ephesians 5:15-17. How should we use the time given to us by God? Are we good stewards of time in this busy world? Click the link below to hear Pastor J.R.’s sermon on this topic.
Gifts have been opened, turkey and ham have been eaten, carols have been sung, candles have been lit. We have once again celebrated the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Now that the glitter (and shopping) of the Christmas season is over, how do we as the church pick up the pieces and move on?
On Sunday, December 26, Pastor David preached on Matthew 2:13-23, the story of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt because of King Herod’s jealousy. How does this story help answer the question of free will vs. predestination? Click the link below to listen!
Merry Christmas! While I am writing these words, stockings are being hung by our chimneys with care, and children are doing everything possible to move from the “naughty” list to the “nice” list. As always, though, there is a deep, abiding reason for this season that goes beyond gift-giving and family get-togethers. Christ, the Savior, is born!
In Isaiah 7:10-17, we read the prophecy of a young woman conceiving and giving birth to a son, who is to be named Immanuel, “God With Us.” What was this story about? And what does it have to do with the real Christmas message of hope? Click the link below to hear Pastor David’s sermon on this topic.