How do you get back to walking with God if you’ve been spiritually stagnant for many years? Jonah shows us the way back toward a spiritually renewed life.

Jonah shows us the dark side that often hides in all of us: our anger, pride and selfishness. But as far as Jonah runs, God’s love runs further. Jonah shows us how God’s discipline is a form of God’s unending love.

The story of Ruth begins with tragedy, death and despair. But throughout this story God is working behind the scene to bring healing and ultimately redemption. Ruth shows us the Providence of God, taking us from despair to the greatest joy.

The disappointments in life can often leave us jaded and cynical. But Ruth shows us the power of love that takes great risks. Ruth finds safety and redemption in a man who turns out to be more than she had ever imagined.

Love isn’t always easy. God calls us to love patiently and graciously in hard situations. This love is ultimately empowered by the redemptive love that God showers upon us in Jesus.

Mercy is often thought of as a giving a needy person a handout. But Boaz shows us the robust nature of biblical mercy. Boaz’s mercy is thoughtful, personal and lavish. Boaz’s mercy shows us the heart of God Himself for all people.

Sometimes life is filled with hard circumstances and difficult people. How do we love people who are hard to love? Ruth demonstrates an unconditional love that will never let us go. She points forward to the perfect and unfailing love of God that can break into our lives.

As City Light begins a new chapter as a church, Rev. Mather exhorts the congregation to stand firm in the faith in light of the spiritual battles that rages around her. Ultimately Christ is our conquering King and we stand in the shadow of His final victory.

Who is the Holy Spirit and what is its role in the church today? Acts shows us that the Spirit filled church brings unity in diversity, power in weakness and ultimately leads us to the person of Jesus.

A message about having thick skin in regards to doing ministry outside of the four walls of the church. It is about allowing our fears to push us forward to do ministry in our communities.