Changeless

Those who are in Heaven have finished their race and are eternally enjoying the presence of their Maker, perfect Heavenly bodies, and the sweetest family reunion imaginable! But what about us, we who are waiting to join them? What does it look like to "run with perseverance" and finish our race well?

Psalm 139 says that God knows you intimately and personally inside and out. Is that a good thing? How does one little word used nine times in our readings for this week answer that question?

How can we respond to God’s incredible generosity by joyfully giving our time, talents, and treasures?  Listen as Pastor Chris Ryan shares how we can live generously and faithfully steward all that God has entrusted to us!

Are your thoughts spiraling into fear, worry, or doubt? What if you paused, compared those thoughts to God’s Word, and remembered that He has never abandoned you and His love never fails?

How do you respond to a rebellious child? And what if that child is so rebellious that he wants to take your job and maybe even your life? This is the situation in which King David found himself in our readings for this week. What can we learn from his surprising response about the heart of God?

David fled his betrayer, but Jesus walked toward His. Which direction are you running? #StJohnsBuffalo #CovertoCoverBible #DoTheOpposite #LikeJesus #KingDavid

We all make mistakes. But what should we do once we realize we have sinned? David, "the man after God's own heart", shows us what NOT to do!

What do we give the God who has everything? This message reminds us that God desires more than going through the motions—He wants our genuine gratitude, our troubles, and our daily surrender to Him. Through Jesus, we see the depth of God’s love and the incredible gift He has given us.

Personality-wise, are you particular in what you like or dislike? If so, know this: God is a bit like that as well! What is God most particular about and why?

Have you ever felt like you were walking through a dark valley, wondering where God was—only to discover that His presence was all you really needed? Because Jesus experienced Psalm 22, we can experience the comfort of Psalm 23.