In the beginning,” John says, “was the Word.” What a way to introduce the story of Jesus—by deliberately echoing the beginning of all creation. In these four weeks of Advent we’ll explore four images from John 1: the Word, the Light, the Flesh, and the Glory. Join us for “The Word” from John 1:1-5!

Pastor Jeff summarizes what we've studied in this sermon series and answers a question about the evils and darkness at play in the world and the power that they have/don't have.

Jesus likes hanging out with the “wrong” people, he welcomes sinners, and his disciples don’t follow the rules that define good, decent people. Jesus just doesn’t make sense as a religious leader. That’s kind of the point – and that’s good news for all of us. Join us as we look at “The God Who Breaks All The Rules” from Matthew 9:9-17.

Pastor Jeff shares a few thoughts on Jesus' authority and our own invitation to respond to him, as well as the call on our lives to try to model the same inviation to others under our authority.

All of us are broken, wounded, or needy in various ways – physically, emotionally, relationally, spiritually. And our awareness of our problems can lead to discouragement and even despair. Jesus meets us in that place with both encouragement and healing for all that’s wrong with us. Join us as we look at “The God Who Heals Body and Soul” from Matthew 9:1-8.

So far in this series, we’ve seen Jesus draw near to the outcast by healing a leper and even a Roman soldier’s servant, but how will Jesus react when his disciples feel helpless in the midst of chaos? Or what will he do as he confronts evil face to face? How would you react if you witnessed Jesus calm a storm with a rebuke, or cast out demons with a single word? Join us for “The God Who Rules Over Chaos and Evil” from Matthew 8:23-34!

Pastor Joey shares a little more from his study of Matthew 8:5-13 and answers two submitted questions.

As we continue in our series, “The God Who Draws Near,” we find Jesus continuing to heal. He’s healed a leper, and now a Roman soldier asks for help for a servant who is deathly ill. Will Jesus help a servant of the occupying army? Would you? Join us for “The God Who Is Worthy of Trust” from Matthew 8:5-13!

Pastor Jeff shares a few additional insights from Matthew 8:1-4 and connects it to some Old Testament passages to give us a better understanding of the God Who Brings Wholeness.