Revelation begins with letters to seven churches. If Jesus wrote us a letter, what do you think it would say?

The first thing we see when we take a peak "behind the curtain" in Revelation is a glimpse of Jesus. He doesn't look at all like what most of us have pictured...

Wouldn't you like to take a peak behind the curtain and see what's really going on in the universe? That's what the book of Revelation offers. It's not as much about the end of time as it is about revealing the truth about the powers of the world, the sovereignty of God, and even the condition of the church. Join us as we kick off a sermon series looking "Behind the Curtain" in the book of Revelation.

Google doesn't trust you very much. They just released a new feature in their "digital wellbeing" suite--a tool that will remind you to look up when you're walking with your phone, to try to keep you from running into a telephone pole or walking into traffic. Too many of us spend our life looking down or around or anywhere but up. Let's check our vision!

How much better would our lives be if we would just drop the pretense of our arrogance and read the directions and look at the map for a change?

Why do we talk about the resurrection each year at Easter? Because the resurrection changes everything. Christianity depends on the resurrection. The resurrection is the most attractive, powerful story in Christianity. If the resurrection doesn't change you--nothing will.

Baggage...we all have it! How can we cut loose and not get so tied down?

School assistants get food stamps and basketball players get private jets. Our society isn't very good at putting the right value on things. This week we'll study Luke 14, when Jesus invites us to count the cost or consider the value of following him.

How do we deal with our anger in way that honors God instead of making messes?

Luke had Yoda. The Karate Kid had Mr. Miyagi. Who do you have? Our mentors give us the ability to see beyond our standing. Let's appreciate the guides who help us make the journey.