What does it mean to remember? In the Ark account remember means that God is acting on a promise that he had made with man. As we read through this account we learn about God and we learn about ourselves. The Ark account teaches us that God always remembers.

The sermon centers on the story of Job as a profound exploration of faith amid inexplicable suffering, emphasizing that true faith is not rooted in transactional blessings but in trust in God's infinite character. Through Job's trials—loss of wealth, family, and health—the preacher highlights how human understanding is limited, and how even well-intentioned friends misrepresent God by reducing His justice to a simplistic cause-and-effect framework. The climax comes when God speaks from the whirlwind, not to explain suffering, but to reveal His incomprehensible greatness, prompting Job to repent in dust and ashes, recognizing that knowing God's character supersedes demanding answers. The message calls believers to shift focus from 'why' to 'who'—to anchor their faith in God's sovereignty, wisdom, and love, even when suffering defies human logic, and to embrace the humility of trusting a God who is infinitely beyond full comprehension.

A special Christmas Eve message from Pastor Jay.

If you could only choose one Christmas decoration what would it be? One that stands out in particular is the lights. The lights are not merely not meant to illuminate a tree they are meant to teach us that Jesus is the light of the world.

Why is it our culture is so desperate to disprove that there is a God. It is simply that they do not want to obey God and live by God's created order. This sermon uses the symbolism of Christmas lights as a powerful metaphor for Jesus as the light of the world, drawing from Isaiah 9 to reveal that humanity's deepest need is not merely festive cheer but spiritual deliverance from darkness. The passage portrays Israel's historical and spiritual darkness as a foreshadowing of the universal human condition—separated from God and under His judgment—yet declares that a great light has dawned in the person of the promised Messiah. Through the prophetic announcement of a child born and a son given, the sermon emphasizes that Jesus is not only a historical figure but the divine, eternal King—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—whose coming fulfills God's redemptive plan. The message calls listeners to respond with repentance, faith, and worship, recognizing that true peace is found only in Christ, who became flesh to dwell among us, offering eternal life to all who receive Him. Ultimately, the sermon invites believers and seekers alike to see Christmas not as a seasonal tradition but as a divine revelation of God's grace, where the light of Christ pierces the darkness of sin and death, calling all to eternal hope and transformation.

The account of Christmas is filled with layers of people and each one teaches us something. Even the most mysterious group we find in the account might be the group we call the Magi teaches us something immensely important.

Guest speaker Steve Pettit shares God's word with us. The sermon, drawn from James 1:1–5, presents a transformative perspective on trials as divinely orchestrated experiences designed to refine faith, cultivate steadfastness, and produce spiritual maturity. It emphasizes that trials are not random or merely burdensome but are diverse, inevitable, and uniquely tailored by God to expose and purify both the best and worst within believers. The central message calls Christians to respond not with emotional reaction but with faith-filled joy, recognizing that God is sovereignly at work, using pressure to bring out enduring character and deepen trust in His goodness. The passage instructs believers to count trials as joy, allow perseverance to complete its work, and actively seek divine wisdom through prayer, trusting that God generously provides what is needed for growth. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life marked by humility, dependence on God, and a Christ-centered response to suffering, affirming that true maturity is not achieved through ease but through faithful endurance in the midst of difficulty.

With the 2024 election just a few days away we pause to remind ourselves of 5 important truths from God's word about how Christians are to respond to the culture around us.

Genealogies are an often overlooked part of the Bible, and yet they still there for a purpose. As we look at the genealogy of Enoch we are invited to pull back the curtain and see how God uses specific people at specific times for his specific purposes.