Scripture: Mark 4:26-34, Faith is vital to the Christian life. Faith is how we stand strong in the midst of adversity. It is what we hold on to when the winds of chaos toss us about. Faith provides comfort in times of anxiety. Yet sometimes faith...

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Everyone has lost something valuable-our keys, a phone, or a wallet. Regardless of what it is that we've lost the result is the same, a search until it is found. When we lose something dear to us we are relentless in our...

Scripture: Acts 17:22-29, The apostle Paul traveled through a very diverse region as he took the gospel to cities in the ancient world. In Athens he encounters people who worship many gods and tells them about the God who created everyone. Come hear...

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14, It seems like loving God and loving others would make the church a virtual paradise in which to live. But 2000 years of history tell us that the church is anything but perfect. This week we consider why living in...

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, The desire of God for the church is to be a unified body of believers. We will learn about the vision the Holy Spirit gave two of the first apostles, John and Paul, of a community that transcends cultural and racial...

Scripture: Luke:1:26-38, Sometimes the biggest gifts come in the smallest packages. A serendipitous moment, a letter of encouragement, a message that seems divinely directed can change the course of our day or the course of our life. The weeks before...

This week our choirs, dramatists and orchestra will share the story of the first Christmas at all our morning services. You will want to invite a friend to join us as we celebrate the coming of our Savior through song and story. In the evening we will...

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Have you ever noticed that not everyone is enjoying the weeks before Christmas? Others, however, have learned the secret that makes the season a celebration to be enjoyed rather than a burden to be endured. Elizabeth...

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11, There is a lot of waiting and wondering in the weeks before Christmas. As we wait and prepare for the big day, we wonder if it will be a special celebration. Will Christmas make any difference this year? Will our family or...

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-11, The Psalmist tells us that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. What the Psalmist knows is that praising God brings healing and redemption. If God loves us this much, it is possible to start over from any...