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Our Inadequacy His Abundance

Have you ever been somewhere with a friend, and your friend did something - a look, a motion of the hand, or a tilt of the head - and you knew he was sending you a sign or a signal? You recognized the “sign” because this person was a friend; you had seen this “look” before. Jesus had “signs” for his disciples - specific things he did and ways he communicated with his friends. John tells us seven of those “signs.” He includes us in on the friendship circle. Sunday we will open our Bibles and continue where Brian left off with the “first sign”, and in that sign we are invited to trade our embarrassment of inadequacy for the joy of His abundance. What a trade! Don’t forget to bring your insufficiency because “The All sufficient One” is offering a trade you really don’t want to miss.

The War for Community

In John 1, Jesus called his disciples to “Follow me,” and then the first place we know he took them was to a wedding celebration. In Mark 2, he told Matthew to leave his tax booth and “Follow me,” and the first place they went was back to Matthew’s house to host a big party with a bunch of his friends and fellow “sinners.” The early church was devoted to being together, eating together, praying together, as well as worship and studying the Apostles teaching. Many know what it’s like to have a Bible study or to come to a worship service, but do we really know how to experience authentic community with one another? Are we being the church, or are we simply coming to church? [more...]

The War For…

“Is God really good?” Maybe in the middle of some chaotic occurrence, that kind of question just seems to hang in the air. Maybe you would not even feel free to verbalize your feelings. Something like, “If Go...

His Name Is…

We live in an age of uncertainty. As a culture, we have never had more information at our fingertips and less confidence in our hearts. We don’t know who to trust, which way to turn, or on what to hang our hopes. Holidays turn everything up a notch. A number of years ago, I read a phrase, “Wise men still seek Him.” I know it’s a cliché, but I think the reason it became so is that it rings true. What made these men wise was not that they were certain of everything; they knew less than the people who possessed the prophecies. They had to ask questions of people who knew more than they, but possessed less faith. They were wise because they walked toward the light they were given. This Sunday we will walk in the way of the wise. We will open our Bibles to explore Matthew‘s account of Jesus’ birth and early infancy.

Mega Joy!

What does Christmas sound like? If Christmas was a movie and you were commissioned to score the soundtrack, how would it sound? If you listen to the music, it is obvious how the producer of the movie wants those watching to feel or react. Would it surprise you to know that Christmas already has a soundtrack? This sound is associated with the mighty name of our God, "Jehovah Sabaoth!" Do you hear what I hear?

Is Peace On Earth Possible?

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Advent, and the message is peace. You know the passage, it's the angelic chorus "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, goodwill to men." Notice the words: not just "peace", "peace on earth". Is "peace on earth" possible? Sometimes I think I need this message more than you do. So, this week we will open the Scriptures and see what God means when He promises peace.

Simeon – Luke 2

Imagine a man, an old man, holding a baby in his arms and singing - not singing to the baby, but about the baby. This baby is unlike any other; this is the dream, the dream of his life. In his arms he holds the Messiah. The man calls him by a name, but it is not the name given to him by his mother; it is the name given by a prophet. The prophet is Isaiah, and the name is "The Consolation of Israel." This week we will listen to the Song of Simeon, and we will consider just how important is hope.

Remember to Remember

[quote]We tend to forget the things we should remember and we remember things we should forget." - Unknown[/quote] I don't remember where I heard that, but I have never forgotten it. This week we come to the conclusion of our study in Ecclesiastes by exploring chapters eleven and twelve. Seven times in chapter twelve you find that word, "remember" (New Living Translation). It is a powerful reminder to remember from someone who forgot.

Stop!

Downloads Notes Transcript Video Audio Click here to toggle display of full sermon transcript. Ecclesiastes 10:10 …Ecclesiastes. Now if you have that handout sheet, you see the bo...

Covenant and Commission

Click here to toggle display of full sermon transcript. John 1:1-5 ...morning and you don't have a Bible with you, I mean one in your hand, I want you to slip up your hand, and I want to put a Bible in yo...