When we hear the words “follow me” as a command from Christ, it is a difficult thing to do. Our sin hinders us from that calling. So we also need to hear those same words as an invitation, that we can rest in the cross He suffered for us, outside the empty grave He overcame for us, and in the promise of everlasting life through Jesus.

June 22, 2022 - Throughout Scripture, the term "cup" is used to describe both God's blessing and God's wrath. Christ has consumed the cup of wrath so to provide for us the cup of blessing.

This Sunday, we marvel at Jesus as He changes the lives of those who interact with Him. He changed the demon-possessed man, and He changes us today with the power of His Word.

June 15, 20222 - We're having fun at Vacation Bible School this week, and our theme is "Treasured." It reminds us of Christ's parable in Matthew 13 about the treasure in the field.

June 12, 2022 Sermon - Trinity Sunday: As we celebrate Trinity Sunday, we remember the creeds of the Church, written to give a clear and concise statement of the Christian faith. In each creed, the article that takes the most time and is given the most attention is answering the question: who is Jesus? That’s the most important question for us because it determines our eternity.

June 8, 2022 - As we reflect on the first verses of Psalm 65, we hear a lot of themes and prophecies from both OT and NT. It’s a great reminder that what God said way back in David’s time, He still means for us today. His promise to answer prayer and to forgive sins is just as true now as it was then. How is this so? Through Jesus Christ!

As we celebrate Pentecost, we remember the role of the Holy Spirit, who uses the Word of God to create and instill faith in our hearts. On this special day, we remember that God’s Word of promise brings life!

June 1, 2022 - As we prepare for Pentecost, it is important to note what Christ tells us about the work of the Holy Spirit. His main task is to bring us to faith in Jesus, that we would have life in His Name.

This Sunday as we celebrate the ascension of our Lord, Pastor Michael Mattil blesses us with the message that we are called to be Christ’s witnesses: sharing the Gospel and remembering His promises.

May 25, 2022 - It is funny how doing a physical thing can remind you a spiritual thing. I moved offices and started to go through the stuff I’ve accumulated over the years. Decluttering physically is a lot like decluttering spiritually: choosing to remove the lies we’ve believed and the hurts we’ve held onto.