The Love of God Overcomes the World, May 6th Worship

Today we celebrate the gift of God’s love. He cares about each one of us in ways we can never fully understand. As unlikely as it may seem at times, God wants to be a part of our lives. Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead reminds us that God’s love is a powerful thing. God’s Word says “nothing is impossible for God.” (Luke 1:37) Our hope in God is anchored on His love. His love can be a real part of our lives now and forever.

Growing in Resurrection Light, April 29 Worship

This time of year you can almost stand and watch things grow. All around us the earth is sprouting new life. Plants, seeds, or bulbs that have been resting in the ground now are coming to life. This can serve as a reminder to us of what we celebrate in Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead. After He rested in the tomb He came back to life. Often times in our lives we go through the same cycles that we see played out in nature. We go through times like winter when everything is frozen in place. During those times we may wish and pray for a kind of spring when life can begin again. Jesus’ Resurrection clearly shows us that God can bring us back to life from even the most dormant winter blues or the biggest challenges we face. Staying connected to Him will always bring us back to life. Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

The Lord is My Shepherd, April 22 Worship

One of the most comforting truths of God's Word is that our God knows us like a shepherd knows the sheep of his flock. Today we hear Jesus identify Himself as the Good Shepherd.  He pledges His abundant care to you. This changes everything! Back from the dead alive, Jesus can shepherd us in amazing and eternal ways. 

Living in the Light of Jesus' Resurrection, April 15 Worship

Some things take a little getting used to. A new pair of shoes might need a break in period. Big events in our lives happen and then we have to get used to the new place where we landed. Jesus’ Resurrection is the greatest event in all of history. It took some getting used to for His first disciples. They had to ask questions and begin to think in new ways about the world and their own lives. Still today we are always trying to catch up to what God is doing. Jesus is alive! We have the privilege of exploring the eternity of what it means to be living in the light of Jesus’ Resurrection.

Seeing Jesus Through the Eyes of Others, Easter 2, April 8th

Thomas had missed seeing Jesus risen from the grave alive. Now he could either see Jesus through what the others were telling him or he could wait and see for himself. If Thomas had been able to get past his doubt he could probably have seen Jesus alive in the new emotions expressed by those who had seen Jesus. The excitement, the hope, the resurgence of life they felt was in itself a powerful testimony to the Resurrected Jesus. Someday we will see Jesus for ourselves. Until then we can look for hints and signs of His living Spirit in those who are seeking and holding onto Jesus beside us.

Easter Sunday, April 1st 9:30am

Christ is risen! Jesus didn’t keep His resurrection a secret. He appeared to Mary, to Peter and the apostles, to His brother James, to more than five hundred people, to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, and lastly to the apostle Paul. We believe Jesus rose from the dead because He said He would, because the Scriptures predicted it, and because of the witness of those who spoke about His resurrection. Today we celebrate Jesus resurrection. We also celebrate those who saw Jesus alive again and shared what they witnessed. Perhaps the most important question on this Easter day is what will you say about this Jesus who rose from His grave alive?

A King's Parade with Palms and Shadows, March 25 Worship

Jesus' walk leads Him finally to the gates of Jerusalem.  He will now fulfill the prophecies regarding the coming King of kings.  He does this in memorable fashion, turning the people's expectations upside down by an entrance marked by humility and innocent celebration. In this most holy of weeks, our Lord calls on each of us, not to cheer from the sidelines, but rather to join in the spirit of the parade.

Jesus Shows Us His Way, March 18 Worship

In Mark 10:33 Jesus is trying to speak of what is to come, but His disciples were not listening.  They were arguing over who was greatest.  Jesus was speaking of His cross and describing the cross-shaped pattern of His life.  He did not come to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. If we want to find what is great, the path we want to follow will be shaped by the cross and will demonstrate the same love that we receive in Christ.

Divine, Eternal Love for Us, March 11th Worship

You probably know John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son” This passage answers the question, what does divine and eternal love look like?  It is sacrificial, shown clearly in Jesus Christ laying down His life for us. This love makes good things grow. Just as a small seed can become a great tree, so too sacrificial love creates new things. We have the opportunity to live out a sacrificial love in the small things of every day life. Maybe it is shown as you pause and really listen with attention and concern to what someone is sharing with you. Because of God’s strength in Christ Divine, Eternal Love is with us in our world.

Made Sacred by God, March 4 Worship

Sacred and holy, set apart for God. Today, God’s Word takes us back to revisit God’s efforts to make things sacred. First He gave his people the Ten Commandments. They tried hard to live by those commandments even building the great temple in Jerusalem to set apart the things of God above all else. But it was not enough. By the time Jesus arrives there the temple had been crowded by the materialistic concerns of commerce. Only the sacrifice of the Son of the Living God, Jesus Christ could create a way for things to be made sacred and set apart for God. During the season of Lent we meditate on what this means for us who are still on our earthly journey of being made sanctified by God. What a great time to pray for a new season of life, and set to doing some spiritual house cleaning, for we have seen the power and the wisdom of God in Christ.