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Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by terrorists who sought to destroy as many lives as possible. In the days that followed, our nation was challenged to “Never Forget” what had occurred. It was a call to never forget the lives that were lost, the reality of evil, the power of courage, and the gift of sacrifice. At the time, it seemed impossible that we would ever forget such a moment, but through the years with other distractions, divisions, and discouragements, we have in many ways forgotten the significance of that moment. As Christians, our calling is not to remember 9/11, but we are called to always remember the cross. We are called to embrace it, remember it, proclaim it, and model its power through our transformed lives. This message is a clear call to never forget the cross and its power to transform lives today.

Text: Luke 15:8-10

Have you ever lost something of great value? How did you respond? Chances are you dropped everything to find the missing treasure. Once found, you likely rejoiced greatly because you were no longer separated from the item of great value. In a similar way, God values people, and His heart is to find those who are lost and bring them to a right relationship with Him. The question we must then answer is, “How does God’s heart for people impact my heart for people?” In this message we discover how God’s heart for the lost can be our heart as well, and it equips us to make His heart the heart of all that we do in the church today.

Text: Haggai 1:1-15

It seems in our culture that nearly everyone is living a busy, stressful life. Many lament that it often feels there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that needs to be done. This reality can cause many to determine that we simply don't have time to do the things of the Lord. As a result, we dismiss it, put it off, or reason that now is simply not the time to do whatever it is God is leading us to do. In this message, however, God shows us clearly that the time is now to get serious about our relationship with Him and the work that He has called us to do. If you are overwhelmed with the weight of life, we highly encourage you to make the time to listen to this message and consider how God might work in your life as you realign your life to His.

Text: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Have you ever been a part of accomplishing a great project or task? Each of us, called by God are part of a greater work that God has for us. In the message this week, we examine the example of Nehemiah, and the vision and work God called him to accomplish. God has a plan and purpose for each of us, we need to step out of our comfort zone, embrace the challenge and Make It So for God’s glory. There may be change and challenge in what God has called us to, but we can trust Him through each circumstance, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill what He has called us to. As a church, God has greater things ahead, let’s get ready and be ready, just as Nehemiah was, to apply ourselves to the work until it is finished!

Text: Psalm 23:6

Have you ever taken a long trip away from home? We all enjoy experiencing such things, but there is also a sense of joy when we set our hearts towards home. It is this same reality that is depicted in Psalm 23:6 as David describes the sheep who have feasted on the summer tablelands and are now headed back home. They do so with joy and contentment because they have been under the care and management of a good shepherd, and they are confident in His continued care. There is much that we can learn today from this illustration and its application to our own lives. We invite you to listen today so that you, too, can know the goodness and lovingkindness of the Lord.

Text: Psalm 23:3

Everyone on a journey understands the importance of knowing the right paths to choose. Knowing the right path is entirely dependent upon knowing the right source. Without the right source, we can easily get lost and cause significant danger to us and others. The same is true in life. There are many paths in life that we might take. It is easy to base these decisions on our feelings, on the appeal of the culture, on the pressures of others around us, and even on our human logic. However, God’s Word shows us that there is a better way, a better path, that He would have us take. If you would like to discover the Good Shepherd’s path for your life, we encourage you to listen today.

Text: Psalm 23:2

Last week we discovered the confidence that we should have when we know that we belong to the Good Shepherd – Jesus. In this imagery we begin to grasp the depths of His concern, compassion, and care for us as His sheep. But how does this impact our lives? What is the result? What does this look like in our everyday living? In this message we discover two powerful results of the Good Shepherd’s care that nothing in this world can offer. We encourage you to listen today to personally discover these truths in your own life.

Text: Psalm 23:1

There are many images that God uses to describe His relationship with those who trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. One such depiction that is often misunderstood in our culture is that of the relationship between the Shepherd and His sheep. There are many wonderful realities to discover about the Good Shepherd and His care for us, but there are also many ways that we need to consider our response to Him. We invite you to listen today to consider: Is the Lord truly your Shepherd and how does this reality impact the way you live your life today?

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Most of us find enjoyment and excitement over things that are new – a new item, a new friendship, a new adventure, or a new experience. There are many things to enjoy about something that is new, but there is no greater new thing than the new things that we discover in Christ. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, if you believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior then there are several new realities in Him. If you have not believed in Jesus as Lord and Savior then these things are not yours yet, but they can be by trusting in Him today. We invite you to listen to this message to discover how you can have these new things in Christ.

Text: Matthew 21:1-16

As followers of Jesus, we should have genuine care and concern for all children. To those who are a part of the Church we have a calling to pray for them, minister to them, and model Jesus to them. To those children who are not in the Church we ought to look out for their wellbeing and find ways to point them to Jesus. Throughout this series we've seen several specific instructions that are active steps we should take regarding children: We should dedicate them to the Lord, bring them to the Lord, and build them up in the Lord. This fourth instruction may come as a surprise and seem contradictory to our logic. However, God shows us that there is much we must learn from children, and this message is a good way to begin.