An ordinary birth on an ordinary day to ordinary parents, orchestrated by an extraordinary God, gives us cause to celebrate at Christmas time. Guest speaker, Jerry Strube, tells the story of Christ Jesus' birth from Luke 2.

December 24 2023

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- The Birthday Of A King | Robert F. Douglas, William Harold Neidlinger | Copyright: (Words) Public Domain;

(Music) 1986 Curb Word Music

As Christians, we understand that there is only one who can bring us peace and restore peace to the world. In continuation of the Advent theme, Pastor John explores peace through Isaiah chapter 9.

December 10 2023

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- Good Christian Men Rejoice | John Mason Neale | Copyright Public Domain

In this Advent season, we as Christians are encouraged to look to the past, present, and future as we place our hope in Jesus Christ. Pastor John explores this topic of hope by looking in Luke 24.

December 03 2023

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- Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus | Charles Wesley, Rowland Hugh Prichard | Copyright Public Domain

In Judges 8, we read that Gideon held deep seated unresolved anger towards those who killed his brothers. What is God saying to us when we harbor unresolved anger in our hearts?

November 26 2023

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- Let All Things Now Living | Katherine Kennicott Davis | Copyright 1939, Renewed 1966 E.C. Schirmer Music Company

In Luke 10, Jesus summarizes the Old Testament law, by stating that we should "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself." In sharing the parable of the good Samaritan, Jesus illustrates how compassion moves us into action to love our neighbor without boundaries.

October 22 2023

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- O to Be Like Thee! | Thomas Obediah Chisholm, William James Kirkpatrick | Copyright Public Domain

Patience can be a difficult struggle, especially when we are waiting for an answer to prayer. Calling upon God to bless us with peace and patience is a common request for some. Guest speaker Jerry Strube explores the theme of patience as it relates to our daily walk with God.

October 15 2023

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- Because He Lives | Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither | Copyright 1971 Hanna Street Music

In Luke 19, a rich tax collector named Zacchaeus desired to follow the teachings of Jesus. Those in the community who knew of Zacchaeus' troubled past, grumbled in complaint of Jesus who chose to spend time with an outcast. What is God saying to us when those who are social outcasts seek to know Jesus in these last days?

October 08 2023

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- Amazing Grace | Edwin Othello Excell, John Newton, John P. Rees, William W. Walker | Copyright Public Domain

When we turn to prayer in a crisis mood, how do we pray? Have you ever found yourself praying with a confrontational attitude? Dr. DeVern Schwenn explores the verse from Isaiah 1:18a, "Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord.

October 01 2023

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- Kings and Kingdoms | David E. Moffitt, Tommee Profitt, Travis Cottrell | Copyright Great Revelation Music

In Genesis 35, Jacob encounters God again where God coaches him in leading his family. Prior to this, Jacob's sons had done evil in retaliation for evil done to sister Dinah, creating unrest in surrounding communities. Jacob's transformational encounter helps to give him direction and lead his family in faithful obedience to God. What is God saying to us when the leaders of God’s household fear retaliation by a powerful adversary, because of the depraved behavior of some within the household of faith?

September 24 2023

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- There is a Redeemer | Melody Green | Copyright 1982 Universal Music

In Matthew 5, Jesus taught multitudes of followers through his sermon on the mountain. There he said, "Blessed Are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted." Pastor John speaks about grief and mourning, and the outcomes of such an experience.

September 17 2023

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- Day By Day | Andrew L. Skoog, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg, Ken Barker, Oskar Ahnfelt, Word Music Group | Copyright Public Domain