If we are not careful, we will be formed by the idol of technology that is ever more present in our lives as a first priority, rather than formation in the embodied practices of Christ.

Exodus 32:1-8 and Colossians 3:1-4 (NIV)

Rev. Dr. Matt Lake

August 9, 2026

Overcoming the idol of comfort in our lives is not a matter of trying harder or being driven by shame, but rather by knowing and embracing the surpassing love of Jesus in our lives.

Luke 9:23-24 and Philippians 3:7-14

Reverend Dr. Matt Lake

August 2, 2026

The idol of control trusts the self rather than God. We can turn away from the idol of control by embracing godly agency.

Exodus 20:1-6

Rev. Janet Durrwachter

July 26, 2026

Sharing in the deeper version of the Jesus story means we grow in depth from accepting Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior to joining Jesus as Lord and Savior.

1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Rev. Dr. Matt Lake

July 19, 2026

When the scandalous grace of Jesus impacts us in our soul, it gets exemplified outwardly in our generosity in all ways towards others and with God.

Luke 19:1-10

Reverend Dr. Matt Lake

July 12, 2026

Daniel models for us what it means to faithfully live in this world without being a part of this world.

Daniel 6:10-12, 16-22

Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake

July 5, 2026

When we refuse to let the world define who we are and trust who God is forming us to be, we will find the courage to step in front of giants, and follow God wherever he is calling us.

1 Samuel 17:38-40

Mitch Marcello

June 28, 2026 (VBS Sunday)

When we live into the strength of the Lord rather than our own strength, we live up to our full potential as Jesus followers.

Judges 16:4-22

Rev. Dr. Matt Lake

June 21, 2026 (Father's Day)

God loves all people and calls us to love all people, even our enemies.

Jonah 1:1-17

Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake

June 14, 2026

The church is called to follow the model of Joseph and stop the cycles of pain and hatred. (Genesis 37:1-10)

Genesis 37:1-10

Mitch Marcello

June 7, 2026