Can there be something redeeming about our sufferings? Can God bring something redeeming from the brokenness, from that unexpected diagnosis? Paul reminds us that, in Christ, God is always with us and we can grow through the struggles.

Pastor Jim Welch continues our series "Put Down Roots" by preaching through the idea of being built up in community with one another. Our scripture reading today is from Colossians 2:6-7, and 4:2-6.

As we continue to focus on putting down roots we acknowledge that the work of being rooted in Christ has already been done by the grace of God through Jesus.  As brothers and sisters in Christ we are also rooted in community as Church with one another across all space and time.  It is who we are and who we are continuing to become. May our roots be more important to us than our differences and spur us to God-glorifying action!

What does Paul mean when he says “to continue to live your live in Christ?” And what does it mean to receive Christ? We explore the importance of answering these two questions.

Rev. Lowell Wertz share inspiration as a missionary for 40 years in Africa. Rev. Wertz's message is from Paul's words in Philippians 2:1-5.

As we launch our "Putting Down Roots" sermon series, summarized thematically by Colossians 2:6-7, we begin with our baptismal identity in Christ.

In Galatians 3, Paul makes a specific reference to Covenant God established with Abraham the Covenant. Today we will explore what Covenant means and utilize parts of John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal Service to celebrate Gods love for us.

Dr. Palmer concludes our Advent series by talking about the dark side of the events after Jesus' birth, and how the story shows us that following Jesus will always carry a cost. Our God does not leave us to fight alone, but does call us to a life of sacrifice and trust. 

Peace. The Bible defines peace as not just the absence of the conflict, but the active presence of making whole and restoring. In this sermon we explore some very practical ways to bring peace to our daily lives and deepen our faith through trusting in God’s peace, which is Shalom.