The Bible frequently shows Jesus (or God) present and active in the ordinary, everyday moments of life—walking on a road, sharing a meal, fishing, working, or simply abiding with His people. He doesn't only appear in dramatic miracles or temple settings; He meets people in routine activities, conversations, disappointments, and daily tasks. 

Luke 24:13-35

March 29, 2026

Palm Sunday

This week the message focuses on the events around Holy Week: Triumphal Entry

The Last Supper

In front of Pilate

Walking the cross

Noon on Friday

And asks not only where were you? ,

but also

what if you didn’t know about Sunday?

Historical documents help us understand more about who would have been at each of these events. In a deeper study, we consider ourselves in the story.

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Denver, Mo

March 22, 2026

The Hope of New Life

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Romans 8:6-11

John 11:1-45

Psalm 130

The Fifth Sunday of Lent draws us deeply into the mystery of mortality—the reality of death, decay, and human limitation—while simultaneously igniting hope in God's promise of new life and resurrection.

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Denver, MO

In the old and new testaments, instances of being in the presence of God, tells of his illuminating light. For Moses, it was again a confirmation to the people of Israel that God was real. A living God who was speaking to Moses and giving him specific directions on how to guide his people. For Jesus, it was to show the disciples that he was the true Son of God. In both cases, illumination was necessary in order to get the point across.

And we as God's people are children of light.

Music bonus: Open My Eyes

March 15, 2026

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Denver, Mo

The dominant message this week is God's initiative in seeking us out (even when we are distant or sinful), offering living water (the Holy Spirit, grace, eternal life) that ends spiritual dryness. It calls for repentance, openness to encounter Christ, and sharing that living faith with others. Lent invites us to recognize our thirst, stop "testing" God through grumbling or sin, and accept his mercy.

God is patient and merciful, not eager to condemn, but we must respond by bearing fruit in our lives.

Music bonus: His Eye Is On the Sparrow

March 8, 2026

Denver Community Church

Denver, Mo

One Biblical scholar (David Powlison) says God’s love for us is contra-conditional; because it is contrary to what we deserve.

The cultural definition of love is limited to our perceptions, ability to forgive, and how far we are willing to forgive and tolerate.

We are not justified by accurate doctrinal formulation. You can have some ideas wrong about love and still love the God who first loved you. But it sure helps to get it right when it’s the most important commandment.

The question today is: Is belief the same as Faith? I KNOW I believe. I KNOW God is able. But faith is sometimes shaky. The world is very confusing. Our human experience is constantly challenging whatever FAITH we have. Here are some practical, biblical ways to strengthen our faith.

February 1, 2026

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Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about God’s will for our lives. 

This is the WILL of God for YOU.

Rejoice

Pray

Be Thankful

January 18, 2026

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Jesus' baptism serves as the prototype for Christian baptism. While John's baptism was for repentance, Christian baptism (in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) unites believers with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection — cleansing from sin and incorporating us into God's family as adopted children.

Epiphany is the day that God stepped into the world and announced that he was going to make all sad things untrue. God hadn’t abandoned his people. He isn’t silent or distant.

Instead, God has announced to the whole world that King Jesus is intimately interested in you. It’s another reminder of the gospel, one that shouts about our King and his unending love for humanity and this world. In other words, the Epiphany leads to other epiphanies, or revelations, where you continue to realize how much God loves you.