CHANGING THE WORLD

When God wants to change the world, God uses people. It's one person here; another there. It's a woman who decides to offer kindness to a friend; it's a man who realizes that money is finally not the most important thing. God changes people and people change the world.

After the resurrection of Jesus, God began to change people and the world in dramatic ways. During the next three Sundays, we will see how the reality of resurrection changed three people in the early church --Paul, Tabitha, and Peter-- and how the power of Jesus' resurrection is still CHANGING THE WORLD ONE PERSON AT A TIME.

2nd Sunday of Easter with guest pastor, Dr. Gary Kelley

Easter Sunday Service with Pastor Tom Bagley

CHOOSING TO DIE

Did you know that the events leading to the death of Jesus literally take up half of the entire Gospel of Mark? And huge sections of the other gospels as well?

Have you ever noticed that the central Christian symbol is the cross, which is the very way Jesus died?

What is this all about? Why is there so much emphasis on Jesus' death?

Join us this Sunday for the sermon series, WHO IS THIS MAN? as we look at the choice Jesus made to die. 9AM In-Person and On-line

FALLIBLE, FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS

It's no secret that over the years since Jesus' resurrection, his followers have made some terrible wrongs. Think of the Crusades, the Inquisition, Protestant/Catholic wars, persecution of witches, support of slavery, oppression of women, anti-Semitism. . . and on and on. Christians have much sin to confess.

And yet, in spite of all the wrong, churches have also done much good: founding schools, hospitals and orphanages, advocating for prison reform and the end of slavery-- just for a start -- and working for healing and reconciliation around the world.

How has such a fallible, broken group of people made such a powerful difference?

Join us this Sunday as we talk about, "The Church in the World." 9 AM In-person or On-line

REVENGE!!

When we have been wronged, it is natural to retaliate; we want revenge; we want to get even. But the radical teaching of Jesus invites us to forgive -- even those who are our enemies!

But how can we forgive? Where do we find the freedom to release others from the hurt they have caused us?

Join us this Sunday for the third in our series, WHO IS THIS MAN?, as we look at Matthew 18. 21-35, "The Power for Forgiveness."

9 AM, In-person or On-line

What is Most Important to God?

Matthew 25.31-46

There is a saying that if you want to know what is most important in your life, open your bank statement or look at your calendar. We invest our time and resources in things we value.

But how do we identify what's most valuable to God? Where does God invest time and resources?

Join us this Sunday for the second in a sermon series looking at the identity and impact of Jesus: "What's Most Important to God?"

Part 1 of 5 in a series exploring the impact of Jesus.

Jesus is history's most familiar figure. His impact on the world is immense, bringing transformation to individuals, communities and societies across the globe.

But who was he? Why has he made a difference to so many? What does he have to offer us today?

If you have ever wondered about Jesus, join us beginning this Sunday for a series of sermons entitled, "Who Is This Man?" Based on a book by author, John Ortberg, we will explore the identity and impact of Jesus through sermons and small group experiences.

With Dr. Gary Kelly

HOW TO LOVE ENEMIES

The idea of loving enemies often seems like ivory tower theology and wishful thinking. It's not realistic, we assume, that Jesus would expect us to live it.

But Jesus does.

Join us for worship on Sunday as we explore the practical "how to's" of loving enemies in daily life.

On-line and In-person Sunday @ 9.00 AM