Category: From the Pastor’s Desk

Did you know that right now in the United States there are over 390,000 children in Foster care?  Sadly, 20% of them will age out of the system without a family to call their own.  As May is Foster Care Awareness Month, we will take some time today to talk about the needs of children, not just in the US, but around the world.  We will  discuss our obligation and privilege as followers of Jesus to intervene on behalf of hurting children everywhere.  We will celebrate ways we are already helping as a church and I trust, will be inspired …

What is your attitude on regular giving to a church?  Is it a habit that you have?  Do you think it is important?  Do you prioritize it or reject it? It may be thought that giving is purely a practical matter, that people give to a church to help it function, to help it exist. While there is that aspect, this message will show that giving of tithes and offerings is much, much more than a practical matter.  Giving is an important spiritual discipline.  Not only is it something God tells us to do, it is also something that shapes …

What is the greatest position a person could hold? Is it President of the United States? Is is being a celebrated actor? Maybe you have in mind a position on your favorite pro ball team.When you look at Scripture, however, you see the people most celebrated are God’s faithful servants. Men like Moses and John the Baptist. Peter, James, and Paul. They are most celebrated for two things: faithfulness and humble servitude to Christ.In this message we will return to the book of Philippians and take a look at embracing servanthood by studying two men celebrated by the Apostle Paul: …

Come find the hope that this truth brings – that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and is risen from the dead!  It is not just history; it has incredible implications for your life right now.  Jesus said in John 16:33 “In this world you will have suffering” Do you know the truth of that verse?  If you yourself haven’t experienced that yet, you only need to look around you, for suffering is everywhere.  The truth of that verse, John 16:33 is pretty self-evident.  But that was only half of it; the other half says “Be courageous!  I have …

What does it mean that Jesus is King? Two thousand years ago when Jesus rode into Jerusalem people honored Him as king, shouting Hosannah and throwing clothes and palm fronds on the ground in front of Him. A week later He was nailed to the cross with sign over His head that read “King of the Jews”. It seems that neither time the crowd really understood what it meant. Today, that title is still misunderstood or flat out ignored. I would like to spend some time today looking at the Scriptures that talk of Jesus as King and rejoice in …

We have looked at the question, “Why come to Church?”, but it is important to go one step further and consider the question “Why Join a Church?”. Coming to church is visiting, joining a church is becoming an active participant. This message will dig into the benefits and obligations and talk about why God would want you to commit and become a member. I hope you will listen to this important message in our series on the local church.  

This third installment of our series on the local church focuses on one of the most important questions we should be asking:  “What is the Mission of the Church?” We have talked about the origin of the church, the formation and activity of the early church, now we need to find out, what is the church all about?  What did God have in mind when He designed it?  What should we be doing? I hope you will take the time to listen in on this message.  It is one of the most critical, because if we get this right, it …