At the cross, darkness reigned, both physically and spiritually. And Satan believed he triumphed. Followers mourned. Believers felt disappear. Then came Sunday morning! Life was Revealed and death was defeated. Want to find out how? Check out this message and let us know if you have any questions.

Darkness invaded. Darkness thrived. Before the tomb was empty, before Jesus broke the power of death, darkness came. What do we do in the midst of darkness? Join us as we look at how Jesus faced darkness and what we can learn from His example.   #ComeAndSee #AuthenticIn2019 #Luke

Matt Love was our Guest Speaker this Sunday. Matt is the Executive Director of Lake James Christian Camp & Retreat Center. He shared during the Sunday School hour all that happening at the camp. He then brought a message about who we are in Christ Jesus. Do you know who you are in Christ? Check […]

We have been through 8 and a half chapters of the book of Luke, all while learning to be Authentic Christians. In doing so, we want everyone to know how to answer the question, “What does it take to be a Christian?” One of the things we cannot say to the is, “Well you have […]

We have all had them … End User License Agreements. The little window that pops up and says “Do You Agree To These Terms?  YES or NO”. We click yes and move on. What do those really say? Do we really need to know? What about God’s terms of agreement? Do you know what you […]

He is sovereign, what does that mean. Sovereign is defined as possessing supreme or ultimate power. Sometimes it isn’t until we really experience the real presence of God that we understand the real power of God in our lives. In Luke chapter 8 we see three experiences of Jesus revealing the power of God. Check […]

In Luke chapter 8, we have two well know parables, but then contained in just a few short verses there is a piece of meat. Jesus is in the middle of teaching when he is informed that his mother and brothers are there to see him. His response may sound odd, cold, or even harsh, […]

In all His power. In all His majesty. In all His wonder. Is He still approachable? Does the idea of meeting the King of kings cause you to be nervous? Do we even dare enter His presence? If so, how? Check out this message from Luke 7. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #AuthenticIn2019 #genuine

Have you ever wondered what God is like? What does He look like? What are His characteristics? He is powerful. He is creative. Is He angry & distant? Does He exist to judge and punish mankind? Can we truly know what God is like? We can by knowing who Jesus was and is. Check out […]

There was the Law. Then laws were added to protect people from getting close to breaking the Law. Then laws were added to the laws that protected the Law. And then… Eventually there were over 600 laws and regulations to try and protect only one of God’s commands, “Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it […]