We take measures to ensure the security of our homes and families.  We put alarm systems into our homes. We have secure locks on our doors.  Some keep firearms in the house.  We do this to feel safe in our homes. God has placed in man the desire to provide security for his family. But physical […]

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A house is built in stages.  First the ground is leveled and a foundation is laid.  When the framework is put into place, however, the house really starts to take shape. The framework provides the structure for the building. Communication is the framework around which relationships are built.  How we communicate with each other greatly […]

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Every building needs a good foundation.  If the foundation is not strong and stable, nothing built on it will last.  A strong family needs a strong foundation.  In this second message from the series titled, The Architect, Pastor Mike uses Romans 5:1-11 to give five building stones of a strong foundation for the family.  A family […]

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The family unit is being redefined in our culture. The Biblical plan for families is in trouble. But does the redefining of the family mean that the family unit is destined to be a relic of history? In this first message of a new series, Pastor Mike rolls out God’s blueprints for the family. God is the […]

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If a church is healthy, it will grow. And with growth comes change.  In this Vision Sunday message Pastor Mike shares with the church the need to keep our eyes on the Lord in the coming year. Just as Joshua and Caleb returned from scouting the Promised Land with a vision for what God could […]

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In this message, Pastor Mike draws from Mary’s song of praise – the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) – to set out some things to wish for in the coming year.  We should desire a saturation of the Word of God, a magnification of the Son of God, and an appreciation of the grace of God.

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Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a guarantee that the recipients of your gifts would love them? We give gifts with the hope that they will be appreciated (and not returned).  Ultimately, however, no matter how awesome our gifts are they can only bring temporary satisfaction.  Our satisfaction cannot be guaranteed by a “thing.” […]

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Every year, we eagerly anticipate the gifts we will receive at Christmas.  But most of the gifts we receive are just “stuff.” Would it really matter if we didn’t get these gifts? There are gifts we can give that have more significance, such as time spent with family and friends.  The most significant gift ever […]

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Luke 1:26-33 contains the announcement of Jesus’ birth to Mary.  Mary was chosen by God to give birth to the Savior, not because she was of royal lineage, or wealthy, or beautiful.  It was the grace of God.  Grace, by definition is undeserved – it is not earned.  In spite of our circumstances, God chooses […]

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Biblically speaking, gifts are an important part of  Christmas.  God gave us the greatest gift of all on the first Christmas.  This series explores the Gift and gifts of Christmas. For most people, peace is the absence of conflict. The world at the time of Jesus’ birth was a world in conflict.  Rome ruled its […]

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