1st Thessalonians is a letter Paul wrote to a church which he founded but also had to leave very abruptly.  He was driven out of town by those who opposed […]

In this message, guest preacher Justin Schell traces the story of John Mark through the New Testament and church history to show how various people of faith helped shape his […]

Not only is it critical that we ‘show’ the Gospel through a visible faith, it is critical that we ‘tell’ the Gospel.  Our God has spoken, revealing Himself in His […]

The book of James will not allow us to get by with a faith that is merely private and internal.  He reminds us very powerfully that genuine saving faith is […]

The Church must continue to share faith with younger and younger generations.  Because of cultural shifts, generational tensions, and inner-church dynamics, this can often seem like an impossible task. Ezra 3 shows […]

Having just finished our series on David, it’s fitting that we spend time meditating on a Psalm that bears his name.  Psalm 16 is a deep expression of trust in the […]

The final portrait of David in 1 & 2 Samuel shows both his fallenness and his great faith.  Allowed by the Lord, but incited by Satan, David undertakes a census […]

The dramatic story of David and Absalom is recounted over six chapters in 2 Samuel.  The story represents a major part of the fulfillment of the Lord’s words through the […]

Up to this point, David has been ‘ascending’ in the biblical story.  He has been a model of faith and faithfulness.  He has become the recipient of God’s covenant promises.  He has become […]

The story of David’s kindness to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 is both powerful and moving.  David, the new king of Israel, does a profoundly counter-cultural thing in that he […]