Here is God’s dream for every church. That through preaching the gospel men and women everywhere can experience the life-changing power of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. And to be the kind of place where, no matter what kind of week you’ve had, you can come in and say, “Ahh, I’ve made it.”
Text: Romans 12:13-15When Jesus is betrayed and arrested, Peter impulsively strikes with his sword to try to protect Him. Jesus rebukes Peter, heals Malchus’ ear and quietly submits, knowing that in the end, God’s will must be done. What should Peter have done? How does a follower of Christ react when all is lost?
Text: Luke 22:49-51In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing […]
Text: Matthew 7:24-29If only a few people will be saved, how can there be a vast multitude in heaven? And why do so many people miss the narrow gate while many others find it? Life on the midway helps us answer those questions.
Sermon Series: Standalone MessagesIn 2008, The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted an unusually detailed study of faith in America. According […]
Text: Matthew 7:13-14I came across this vintage letter to Ann Landers: “Aunt Emma was married to a tightwad who was also a […]
Text: Matthew 6:19-24Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that were true of your church? My church? Every church?
Text: Ephesians 6:18-20I know my mom loved me when I was unlovable – actually I think I’m still unlovable. I want to […]
Text: Matthew 6:1-4No believer is safe who faces Satan in his own strength. No believer is more secure than he who goes into battle wearing the whole armor of God.
Text: Ephesians 6:14-17We have a lot to worry about, don’t we? I’ve been worried this week about our niece and my mom […]
Text: Matthew 6:25-34