Messages

A sermon from the series “Family Resemblance.” Of all the words, pictures, and metaphors used to describe the church, one stands out above the rest: family. In fact, it isn’t a metaphor at all—it’s true! We are family. God is our Father, Jesus is our brother [Hebrews 2:10-13], and we are literally sisters and brothers in Christ. This is good news for all of us! Whether we live alone, are single, divorced, single parents, or don’t fit the “traditional family” mold, we have true and eternal family in the church. We’ll conclude our Family Resemblance series by rejoicing in the reality that God has adopted us into His family. And we’ll learn how God wants us to love, nurture, and support one another in a way that reflects His glory.

A sermon from the series “Family Resemblance.” Authors, painters, producers, and designers put copyrights on their material to make sure no one steals it or changes their creative design. In the same way, God has a copyright on marriage. Though culture has changed and tried to manipulate, rebrand and alter marriage to fit its own opinions, God’s design remains. It is trustworthy, good, and true. Join us Sunday as we discover God’s original design for marriage, acknowledge our own brokenness in this area, and find healing through His Son. We look forward to being together with you!

A sermon from the series “Family Resemblance.” A worldview is a set of beliefs that determine how one sees the world. While we may be unfamiliar with the word ‘worldview,’ we all have one. Our worldview could have been shaped by culture or Scripture. Tomorrow, as we continue our Family Resemblance sermon series, we’ll learn the importance of instilling a biblical worldview in the lives of children and students. Kids today are bombarded with “empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.” [Colossians 2:8] It’s our God-given role and privilege to help our children see the world through the eyes of Christ.

A sermon from the series “Family Resemblance.” Shovels are meant to remove snow, not split wood. Spatulas are meant to flip burgers, not butter bread. Brushes are meant to untangle hair, not pluck eyebrows. Everything has been made for a purpose. Sex is no different. God created it for a specific design, one that is far different from what our culture believes and may even be different than what you’ve been taught. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to honor God in our sexuality as we learn to gain a greater family resemblance to our Heavenly Father! The weather looks clear, and we can’t wait to worship with you!

A sermon from the series “Family Resemblance.” We all have distinctive features. Some have dimples, others high cheekbones, curly hair, or button noses. We inherited our features from our parents, and often there is a resemblance between us and those in our families. In the same way that biological children look like their parents, God wants His spiritual children to resemble Him as those who bear His image. Tomorrow, we’ll start a new sermon series in which we’ll look at sexuality, parenting, marriage, singleness, and widening the circle of our families as we consider how we can bear the image of our Heavenly Father well in every area of our lives. This series will be a great way to start the New Year!

A sermon from the series “The Burning Question for 2024.” While there were many blessings in 2023, so much of our attention focused on the chaos and conflict here at home and around the world. Israel and Hamas are at war, China and Russia continue to pose serious threats to the U.S., and there is unrest in many countries. Here at home, there’s a growing disregard for the rule of law, the sanctity of human life, and God’s design for sexuality. All of this and more leads us to the burning question for 2024: “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” That’s the question David asked in Psalm 11. That’s the question God’s Word will answer for us tomorrow morning. Psalm 11 helps us enter 2024 with a renewed sense of hope and faith in God’s sovereignty over everything under the sun.

A sermon from the series “Upside Down Christmas.”

A sermon from the series “Upside Down Christmas.” What is the most outrageous thing you’ve ever been asked to do? Skydive, co-sign a loan, travel to some far-off place, borrow a prized possession? That all pales in comparison to God’s ask of Mary who was chosen to carry the Savior in her womb. It was a surprise to her and is a surprise to us, that God would have chosen a nobody from a nothing town in the middle of nowhere to birth the king of all kings. Yet that is precisely what He did! Join us this Sunday as we learn from this lowly young girl what it means to say yes to God. She has so much to teach us. We look forward to worshipping together!

A sermon from the series “Upside Down Christmas.” Last week we explored how everybody has a place in God’s story, even the outcasts. On Sunday, we will explore that same truth by reflecting on the story of the Magi who visited Jesus, showing us how anyone can humbly worship Jesus. Also this week, our children will be leading us in worship during a special Christmas presentation. Please join us at 9:00 and 10:30!

A sermon from the series “Upside Down Christmas.” The President of the United States has a press secretary to communicate the most important news to the American people. But when it came to sharing the greatest news ever given, God chose despised and overlooked shepherds to be his spokespeople. Join us as we continue in our Advent celebration, being reminded that God draws near to and uses the least of these in powerful ways for His kingdom purposes. Celebrate with us Sunday!