By remembering that we have citizenship here and in heaven we avoid making earthly politics an idol as we live as peculiar people in God’s Kingdom.

Philippians 3:15-21

Rev. Dr. Matt Lake

September 6, 2026

True freedom is found when we live for Jesus under the restraints of His teaching and truth, rather than turning from His teaching and truth.

John 8:31-36

Rev. Dr. Matthew Lake

August 30, 2026

When we seek the approval of others, we are caught in a web of insecurity trying to perfect ourselves. Paul urges us to find our confidence by knowing that in Christ we are declared saints.

Galatians 1:1-10

Caroline Glazier

August 23, 2026

When we experience the love of the Risen Christ who gave His life for us in a real and intentional way, the idol of the self loses its grip on our lives and Jesus becomes our first priority.

Genesis 3:4-5 (NIV) and Galatians 2:11-13, 19-21 (MSG)

Rev. Dr. Matt Lake

August 16, 2026

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