Sermons
Connecting as a Worshiping Community
We are a worshiping community. In that community our joys are magnified, and our sorrows shared. Unity, the experience of community that worships God together, serves together, loves together, and shares common purposes provides joy for the heart that cannot be found in isolation. We’ll find five examples in the Psalms of Assent that illustrate…
Read MoreSeeking the Lost
Sometimes the dearest connections we make come when lost people find Jesus Christ. In church life there should always be more “room” to make new connections with lost people and new believers. This week, we’ll look at a very UNlikely lost person’s conversion to Christ, and how it happened.
Read MoreMinistry and Teaming
A church is not a building. The Bible makes it clear that the church is a body of believers ”called out” for a purpose, and each purpose may be different! A church is a group of God’s people, in community, making a difference in the lives of people, for the glory of God.
Read MoreGrowing and Connecting
Every genuine Christian wants to grow in their faith, and in Christlike character, but how does that happen? Growth takes intentionality, and involvement with people. Humility and a learner’s heart helps immeasurably. In the final analysis, you get to select your rate of growth! You can take the slow train or the fast train!
Read MoreConversion and Baptism
There are words that we sometimes skip over, when we talk about faith. What does conversion really mean? What is sin? And these questions lead to other questions: How come I can’t fix myself? What does Christ’s death have to do with my ability to even come to Christ in faith? What signs should I…
Read MoreOur Mission: EVERYONE
This week we finish up our theme series for the year: We exist to enjoy and share the love and message of God with everyone. This week we look at “everyone.” Some people in our lives are difficult. But it is important to remember that people matter to God. EVERYONE matters to God, and THAT should matter…
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