Pastor Jeff - Fall Kick-Off

At the end of the day, many of us know we need to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ but sometimes we just don’t know how. This Fall Kick Off, we look to our new theme as Paul calls the church to BE EQUIPPED, by answering two questions: HOW and WHY are we to be equippe

This morning we find more hope and encouragement for the oppressed and for the church as we look to God the Deliverer. He will deliver us from this present evil age. We will hear two calls to deliverance this morning, one for the oppressed and one for the church.

This Sunday we do the hard work of looking to God’s Word to answer three questions: Why this series now? What is oppression? And what is God’s heart for the oppressed? We will find hope in the fact that Jesus faced great oppression too and that God is a stronghold for the oppressed!

This morning we look at two scenarios in which Jesus responds to two people with exactly what the person needs. And the crowds who are present marvel in “astonishment beyond measure” saying, “He does all things well.” This

It is quite possible that Jesus’ inside out language from this passage is the most revolutionary message ever spoken by him. Why is it so much easier to focus on our external works of righteousness than on the state of our hearts? This Sunday we will seek Jesus’ answer by looking at three symptoms of legalism and their consequential results.

Whether it is your storm-tossed life, or the cultural storm the church finds herself in, Jesus has one clear message from this passage for us: He is the great I AM! And while following him into obedience may bring challenges, it brings even greater joy.

The feeding of the 5000 harkens back to Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. However, someone greater than Moses is here, and he has not only the compassion but the power to feed the whole world! And he uses us in the process.

The feeding of the 5000 harkens back to Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. However, someone greater than Moses is here, and he has not only the compassion but the power to feed the whole world! And he uses us in the process.

Ray Keen-Executive Director at The Canby Center

Bruce Martin, District Superintendent