On Sunday I shared my personal struggle and challenge (click here to listen). I’ve also written about it before (“A Deep Darkness…”). First of all, it is important that you all realize that I am okay! I shared on Sunday because I believe God is calling us… to become a community of authenticity & mercy. to be … More It doesn’t have to be this way…
Click Here to listen to the message… To best live this “New Creation” that Christ came to usher in, we first need to have a correct attitude toward God & be in right relationship with Him. Once we have that, then we can begin to enter into right relationship with each other. In His Sermon … More The Peacemakers
Click Here to listen to the message… When Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”, He is challenging us to a deeper and more exacting kind of self-reflection. Some people weave such a web of lies that they can no longer tell what is real and what is make-believe. … More Pure in Heart…
Click Here to listen to the message… In the 1st 4 beatitudes, Jesus laid out what our attitude is to be before God. Now, as we move into the 5th beatitude, He is laying out for us how we are to live in relationship with each other. “Blessed are the merciful…” raises the standard; the … More The Merciful…
Click Here to listen to the message… Mercy is a combination of forgiveness and compassion. Our mission team was able to be “the hands and feet” of mercy during our time in San Francisco. Listen in as some of our students and adult leaders share about our experiences during our week of mercy and service. … More The Merciful – Youth Mission Trip
Click Here to listen to the message… It is a really good thing Jesus didn’t say, “Blessed are those who EAT & DRINK of righteousness.” He said, “…those who HUNGER & THIRST…” That gives all of us hope! Listen in this week as we learn what biblical righteousness is and what Jesus meant when he … More Hunger & Thirst
Click Here to listen to the message… Many of us have a negative perception of the word, “Meek.” Too many people correlate the words “weak” and “meek.” However, there must be more to this word than we realize because Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Jesus even described himself … More The Meek…
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wvryb-b789bc This past Sunday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Aaron Wurgler. In this message Aaron shares some of what he, Sara, and their wonderful family have learned about grace in their time as missionaries in China.
Click Here to listen to the message. Jesus began one of His most intimate messages, the essence of all His teachings, by saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” He begins laying out this new lifestyle, this new way of life, with the root of all virtues. From … More Poor in spirit
Click Here to listen to the message. Our newest series, “New Creation…” builds upon our last series “A Long Obedience…” and last week’s baptism service. In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus lays out a lifestyle/value system/ethic for those who choose to follow Him. In one of His most intimate teachings, Jesus shares His heart and the Truth … More New Creation…
