August 16, 2023 - We are creatures created to do great works and share the mission of God, so be joyful doing so. 

As we celebrate the beginning of the school year, we focus on our school theme this year: “All In.” We’ll look at what it means to be “all in” for our faith, and how we often fall short. More importantly, we remember and rest in the fact that God is “all in” on us, sending His Son to redeem us. 

Pastor Travis Hartjen, Guest Speaker

Jesus, when confronted with people in need, was moved by compassion

to do something. What does that kind of compassion look like for us? 

What is your deepest fear? Often our deepest fear holds us back from the fullest life that God has created us to experience. Paul reminds us that we are More Than Conquerors because of Jesus. He tells us that we don’t have to fear because nothing… not death, demons, or the depths can keep us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

The second part of Romans 8 describes the Christian life as one of faith

that longs for what is promised and endures present suffering.

It is a life of hope that keeps in mind what is promised but what is not yet seen.

July 19, 2023 - Why and How We Express Our Faith

Salvation is meant for all people, so we want to share that with everyone so they can experience God's mercy and grace. More importantly, we are commanded to be a witness. We express our faith through creeds - summaries of scripture, based on the works of God (not based on our own feelings or today's culture).

God uses all kinds of analogies to depict His saving love for us. In our Romans text for Sunday, we’ll explore the comfort and confidence of knowing that God has adopted us into His divine family. Because of Christ, we can boldly come to Him and say ‘Abba, Father.’

Pastor Mike Mattil brings us the message this Sunday asking the question: The Devil made me do it? We’ll look at our motivations and how our struggles are often influenced by inner and outer forces. Ultimately, we find our source of motivation and comfort from Jesus. 

June 28, 2023 - The call on the Christian is to forgive. However, we struggle to let go because of the pain and hurt it caused us. Because it hurts to forgive and it’s natural to hold on, we should look to Jesus. We are meant for more, to live freely in His grace– to let go and forgive.