Choose Judgment or Mercy Text: Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Curt Stapleton Today’s parable from Jesus is very straightforward: judgment is coming, mercy is offered to us in Christ, so repent and bear fruit that comes from faith.

Christ the King Will Return Text: Luke 12:35-56 Pastor Curt Stapleton Christ will return and we must be ready. Are we looking forward with expectation, or do we often forget that Christ will return?

Single-mindedness in Our Interactions with Others: Living Out Who We Are Text: James 1:19-21 Pastor James Pavlic “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is one of the most ridiculous — and false —…Read more ›

Christ Jesus Conquers Death Text: John 19:31-20:8, 19-22 Pastor Curt Stapleton Whether you realize it or not, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most significant event in your life. The most crucial question one can ask is “Who is…Read more ›

God Revealed in Christ Text: John 1, 18, 19 Pastor Curt Stapleton Beginning in John 1, we see that Jesus is an eternal member of the Trinity, present at creation. That makes the events of His betrayal, arrest and crucifixion…Read more ›

Covenant Baptism

Text: Acts 16:13-15, 25-34

Pastor Curt Stapleton

Chapter 16 of Acts presents the transition from the former covenant sign of circumcision to the new covenant sign of baptism.…Read more ›

God WILL Write Your Paycheck

Text: Luke 12:22-34

Pastor Curt Stapleton

Being rich toward God consists of depending on His providence. If you really know where your daily bread comes from,…Read more ›

God Writes Your Paycheck

Text: Luke 12:13-21

Pastor Curt Stapleton

There is no such thing as a self-made man or woman. The gospel reminds us of our poverty in and of ourselves,…Read more ›

The Good Samaritan

Text: Luke 10:25-37

Pastor Curt Stapleton

In this familiar and most straightforward of Jesus’ parables, we still have much to learn. If we know God’s love, we’ll be lovers;…Read more ›

Single-mindedness in Temptation: Killing Evil Desire

Text: James 1:13-18

Pastor James Pavlic

As a fundamental reflection of His character, God does not — and cannot — tempt anyone to evil.…Read more ›