Why is it that so many of our lives are weighted down by what we’re worried about instead of what we’re thankful for? Jesus reminds us to thank God for today & trust God with tomorrow.

To many, church membership is equal with having your name in the Book of Life. But Church membership is so much more than that. Today we discover biblical church membership.

While most people in America have some sort of familiarity with baptism and communion, many people don’t know WHY these traditions exist. Today we discover what the Bible says about both of these significant practices.

TIME & TALENTS are gifts to please the King, point others to Him, & build up our faith family. And if that’s true, we must ask ourselves this question: “Am I giving God my best…or my leftovers?”

The Church is fueled by people who volunteer their time, talents, and treasure to further the message of Jesus both locally and globally. Today we discover how we can team together to GIVE & GO.

Why do most churches gather on Sundays if the Sabbath is really a Saturday? Why spend so much time reading & teaching from ancient writings from ancient cultures? And why do churches spend time singing songs together like some sort of big choir?

Imagine this is your FIRST TIME at church...ever. What are some of the questions you might have? For those new to church, these are some real questions that need answers. For those familiar with church - let’s be reminded WHY we do WHAT we do…and YOU.

As we nominate candidates for DEACONS, it is important we understand what role they play and what characteristics they must display. But we would each do well to ask another question: “Are these characteristics true of ME?”

We conclude The Gospel According to John with a story encouraging those of us who have denied Jesus (in actions, words, or thoughts) to respond to the Lord’s life-giving command: “Follow Me.”

Today we see dig up the cornerstone of Christian claims, that the death of Jesus was not the end; He’s Alive! IF this story is TRUE, its power shouldn’t be diluted just because you are familiar with it.