Some passages in Scripture are complex. Why does Jesus go to Tyre and Sidon? Why is he silent when she asks for help? Why does he refer to her as a dog? Why is her faith great?

Join us Sunday as we begin the new year examining the example of great faith. The notes are attached. File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/12/30/13/47/34/844cefde-7f97-43b4-baa0-72c9399d9a76/01-01-2023%20Great%20Faith%20Matthew%2015%2021-28.pdf

All of us long for love. We long to be accepted. We long to belong. We also long to love. We express love in a variety of wayssometimes through physical touchsometimes through words of affirmation. This time of year we often show love by giving gifts. Jesus demonstrated His love through service and sacrifice. His love for us is shown supremely on a cross.

Join us Sunday as we rejoice in the Advent Love God has given us. File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/12/16/14/44/02/3c7faa1b-7a8e-4269-89ff-f0a009036022/12-18-2022%20Advent%20Love%20Christmas%20-%20Dwayne%20Cline.pdf

Peace can be defined as an absence of war or disturbance. It can also be defined as tranquility. The last couple of years has unearthed division between lifelong friends and family alike. Many are longing for peace. But what they want isnt simply an absence of war or disturbance or even tranquilitythey want something deeper. The angels tell us that Jesus comes to bring peace. Peace between God and us as well as between us and each other. The peace He brings restores wholeness and wellbeing. His peace generates an abundant flourishing. Its not just that we are no longer at war with God, our relationship with Him can flourish.

Join us Sunday as we examine the peace Christ brings. The notes are attached. File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/12/09/14/41/36/5dcf2a4b-5a3a-44d0-ae70-deb8245fc279/12-11-2022%20Advent%20Peace%20-%20Dwayne%20Cline.pdf

We sing Joy to the World each Christmas but dont often feel joy filled. Our circumstances and situations can rob us of joy. A difficult family situation, a challenging health diagnosis, a crushing job loss can all rob us of our joy. Jesus has just told His disciples that He is going to leave them for a little while. They dont understand what He is saying or where He is going. Their paradigm of Him is skewed. They want Him to free Israel from the Roman tyranny. How can He be going? We are often like the disciples, we long to find our joy in our agenda and plans instead of His.

Join us Sunday as we take a look at the joy Jesus offers us that no one can take away. See you Sunday File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/12/02/14/35/06/db2491d1-d479-4878-99ce-ac26488c12bc/12-04-2022%20Advent%20Joy%20-%20Dwayne%20Cline.pdf

We all need hope. Hope when facing a medical crisis. Hope when bankruptcy looms. Hope when the overwhelming uncertainty of our future is crushing. Hope when devastatingly hurt. Advent Hope is not whimsical or ambiguous. Advent Hope is certain and true. It is a confident expectation. Advent hope is secured in the person and work of Christ it is as dependable as God is. In a world of uncertainty we need an unmovable anchor we can cling to.

Join us on the first Sunday of advent as we are reminded of the certain hope we have in Christ. The notes are attached. File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/25/13/55/09/bc2a209b-8b10-4f65-b8f4-91ea74b87f3a/11-27-2022%20Advent%20Hope%20-%20Dwayne%20Cline.pdf

Our battle is not against flesh and blood. That is hard to remember. I so often believe it is all flesh and blood. Somehow, I think its about winning an argument or persuading someone intellectually or the problem is simply about some frustration I have with a circumstance I find myself in. Our battle is against rulers, authorities, and spiritual forces of evil. Since I cant see them, I forget. At times, after Ive done everything else, I remember, Oh yaIm in a spiritual battle. Lord may that be our starting point.

Join us Sunday as we look at Gods armament in order to better know how to stand firm in the battle, we find ourselves in. The notes are attached. File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2022/11/20/05/20/24/e520b645-5eab-4cbb-857e-e7a1fbfaaead/11-20-2022%20Standing%20Firm%20in%20Gods%20Power%20Spiritual%20Warfare%20Dwayne%20Cline.pdf