Mission City Church w/ Pastor Josh Hershey

The book of Colossians instructs us, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Col. 3:16). Join us this Sunday as we worship the Lord and see how this verse comes alive in many different ways in the Christmas Story! Especially in the lives of Mary, Zechariah, and the heavenly angelic host!

The angel Gabriel declared, “He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:32-33). Join us as we take a journey through the Gospel of Matthew and unpack powerful truths of what it means for Jesus to be the Son of the Highest AND the Son of David who will reign forever and ever!

n the last chapter of 2 Timothy Paul encourages his beloved son in the faith to be a steady influence of godly doctrine and living amidst the crooked world. He knows his “departure” to heaven is at hand and he looks forward the “crown of righteousness” he will receive upon crossing the finish line. At the end of the letter Paul highlights 16 different individuals who were either headed in a positive or negative direction in life. This chapter can shed much light on our own life and walk with the Lord. Let’s run in the direction where we will be able to say with Paul, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith!” (1 Tim. 4:7)

Paul, knowing his death was near, wrote one final letter to his son in the faith, Timothy. In the third chapter of 2 Timothy Paul warns Timothy concerning perilous times and perilous men. He also encourages him to continue to grow in the Scriptures. These Scriptures Paul describes as being "God breathed" and exceedingly profitable for the Christian (2 Tim. 3:16). Join us as we worship the Lord and are built up by the Word of God!

Paul, knowing his death was near, wrote one final letter to his son in the faith, Timothy. In the second chapter of 2 Timothy Paul encourages Timothy to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus! He gives three very helpful images of what Christian life and ministry is like: the military, professional athletics, and farming. He called on Timothy to remember that Jesus was Risen and Reigning. And ultimately, he exhorted Timothy to be diligent to study the Bible and properly interpret it for the edification of the church. A very encouraging chapter that can help all Christians be witnesses for Christ!

Last Wednesday we saw how Joseph gladly received the robe of his father's love and gladly embraced his father's assignments in life. Even showing love and grace to those who had thoroughly mistreated him. Well, in Jonah we see a man who runs away from his assignment because He knew God was far more loving than he was! There are many powerful lessons contained in this short book of the Old Testament. Join us!

At the end of Paul's life he is imprisoned in Rome, again. This time he is not in a rented house with many visitors every day, but rather in a hard to find prison with very few visitors, and very poor conditions. Knowing his death is near, he writes one final letter to his beloved son in the faith, Timothy. Paul was not swayed in purpose or faith, for he knew the One in whom he had believed, and he poured out his heart in this final letter encouraging the next generation of Christians to continue to carry the torch of the faith. Join us as we dive into the first chapter of this powerful letter!

Joseph is a wonderful example of someone who was rooted and grounded in the love of the Father.  He knew who he was as the beloved son. And he was transformed by that love! No matter what he went through, understanding his identity helped him through every trial and relational hardship. Let us learn to gladly embrace the robe of the Father’s love that Joseph did. As Paul teaches, "Above all, clothe yourselves with love” (Col. 3:14).

The book of Acts does not include the story of the end of Paul's life. Yet, we can piece together what the end of his life looked like from eight of his letters. While under house arrest for two years in Rome he kept on praying, kept on planning, kept on meeting, kept on writing, and kept on dreaming. He knew there was more in the tank for him. He had not finished his race yet. Join us as we look at the final missionary journey of Paul after bearing witness before Nero and learn valuable lessons as we seek to "finish the race" of our own lives.

The book of Acts concludes with Paul teaching in the city of Rome for two whole years. He was "preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him" (Acts 28:31). The prisoner got to preach and teach at the center of the Roman Empire about the true King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ. Amazing! May we have the same confidence and courage that Paul had to preach this good news of great joy of the Risen and Reigning King Jesus to our world! May we be “Acts 29” Christians as God continues to write His story through us!