Life does not always go as planned. We may be faced with more than we can bear. But it is never more than God can bear. He always has a plan and purpose in spite of the pain.

The Declaration of Independence says that all men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Life and liberty seem doable. But the writers of the Declaration tell us that happiness is not so certain. It is a pursuit. Our world is looking for joy. But joy is not easily found. We live […]

The final days leading up to Christmas can feel rushed and hurried. The reality is that many of our days feel rushed and hurried. It is not a good feeling to have. When we are rushed, our relationship, health, and overall well-being suffer. In this message, Pastor Phil addresses why we are often so hurried […]

Christmas is the season of giving. We all strive to be a bit more generous during this time of the year. But in our striving to be a bit more generous we often find ourselves worn out, exhausted, and in debt. In this message, Pastor Phil encourages us to consider the what, the when, and […]

This new series on Giving Up Christmas is all about giving up the Christmas on display in the big box store. It is letting go of the non-essentials so that we might fully experience the presence of Jesus. It is through Jesus we experience joy and hope that the commercialized Christmas promises but fails to […]

We end the church year today with the story of the crucifixion. It is all about the cross. Jesus was the most significant person in history. And the cross is the most significant event. There were those who scoffed at Jesus and the cross. And there were those who wept over their sin and asked […]

In today’s lesson, Jesus describes desperate times. His language is vivid and apocalyptic. There is no doubt that there are horrific events that take place in this world and in our lives. It is easy to be given to fear. And too often we live in fear and make our choices based on that fear. […]

Humility is a key characteristic to be used by God. Few would argue that anyone was used more powerfully by God than Moses. Moses was described in Scriptures as the most humble man on earth. It was Moses’ humility that made him available to lead the Israelites out of slavery. And it is humility that […]

Deacon Steve Weiss shared this week’s message to celebrate All Saints Day. The text for this week is Luke 6:43-49.

It is Reformation Sunday. Today we celebrate the Reformation that began when Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses on the Wittenberg Church doors. The Reformation helps us remember how we are made right with God. We clutter our lives with different ways we try to make ourselves right with him. But the way we are […]