1 Corinthians 3:1-6

On this Fathers' Day, our Youth led us in worship as they reflected on the truths they learned in youth group this past year. Then, Pastor Thomas offered a short reflection on spiritual formation.

Acts 13-14

Paul and Barnabas's first missionary journey offers us a powerful example of how flexible and adaptive our evangelistic efforts can be as we partner with Christ in His mission to "seek and save the lost."

John 16:7-15

Pastor Emeritus Gary Van Heukelom focuses our attention on the centrality and significance of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-8:1

What does the martyrdom of Stephen teach us about worship and our union with Christ?

Acts 2:14-41

As we kick off our new series, Practicing the Presence of God, we dive right into the process by which some people connect with and worship our King. Those who worship God primarily through their mind--that is, through their intellect, through theological pursuit, and diligent study of God's Word--tend to follow a linear pattern when they encounter God in worship. Explanation leads them to exaltation, and exaltation prepares them to receive exhortations.

Luke 24:13-49

Had the disciples on the road to Emmaus been prepared to expect an encounter with Jesus, maybe they would have recognized Him right away. Had they expected Him to be risen and alive like He said He would be, perhaps they would have celebrated earlier. If we believe that Jesus is alive, that He is truly risen, can't we also expect to encounter the still-risen Lord today?

Luke 23:26-43

Is there anyone who will cling to Jesus? Is there anyone who will confess that Jesus is all that we need, that He can meet every need? Luke tells us about one man who did--the second criminal who hung on the cross next to Jesus.

Luke 19:28-45

As Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as the true King of the Jews, the people cry out against their political dissatisfaction. They want a better king than Herod, a better king than Caesar. Jesus is that better King, but His reign may not be what the people expected.

Luke 9:1-6, 10-17

How can the newly commissioned disciples possibly meet the needs of this crowd of over 5000 people? They can't, and that's the point. But Jesus still commands me: "You give them something to eat." On their own, they can't. But with Christ, the impossible becomes possible.