The Way of Belonging Text: Mark 12:13-27 Rev. John Downs Identity issues date back to the beginning of time.  Although we may find identity in relationships, vocation or other spheres of life, these are all subordinate to our primary identity … July 16, 2023 Read More »

The Way of Confidence Text: Mark 11:27-12:12 Rev. John Downs All the way back in the Garden, the original sin was questioning and rejecting the authority of God.  Ever since then, the kingdom of God has been continually challenged by … July 9, 2023 Read More »

The Way of Fruitfulness Text: Mark 11:11-25 Rev. John Downs Today’s text connects the enacted parable of the fig tree with the religious life of the temple.  In the Christian life, it’s possible to display external signs of life like … July 2, 2023 Read More »

Christ’s Story & Ours Text: Philippians 3:1-11Mr. Joshua Campbell At one time or another many of us have asked ourselves, “Does Jesus love me?” Along with the Apostle Paul, we learn today that the kind of people who are acceptable … June 25, 2023 Read More »

A Beautiful Life Text: Ephesians 4-6Dr. Peter Green You cannot earn what you already possess. Our belonging to the community of the church is based simply on the fact that we have a relationship with God out of his abundant … June 18, 2023 Read More »

The Way of Humble Entry Text: Mark 10:46-11:11Rev. John Downs Today’s text treats both the humble entry of a blind man dependently pleading for healing to the Son of David, Messiah, as well as Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. He comes … June 11, 2023 Read More »

The Way of a Servant Text: Mark 10:32-45Rev. John Downs In the third prediction of his passion, Jesus is preparing his disciples not only for his own imminent suffering but also for the shared fellowship of suffering that they will … June 4, 2023 Read More »

The Way of Spiritual Riches Text: Mark 10:13-31Rev. John Downs Christian missionary and martyr Jim Elliot wrote in his journal, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” God is in … May 28, 2023 Read More »

The Way of Covenant Text: Mark 10:1-12Rev. John Downs When God calls us to himself, he calls us into covenant community. The entire framework and foundation of how he relates to his people is through covenant. Biblical marriage is one … May 21, 2023 Read More »

The Way of Smallness Text: Mark 9:33-50Rev. John Downs The way of the world and, if we’re honest, the way of our own sinful hearts is to want to make a name for ourselves. However, in the counter-cultural economy of … May 14, 2023 Read More »