Most Christians can testify to moments in their lives when God seems to have turned His face away and no longer seems to hear our prayers or even care about our troubles. What do we make of these "dark nights of the soul" and how should we respond in the face of God's apparent silence? The words of David in Psalm 13 provide some important clues.

Rather than remaining stuck in the ruts of life, Psalm 27:8 encourages us to look for God's face. When we turn our eyes from our own fruitless efforts to move our lives forward, we often see that God has provided another way to get unstuck.

When Jesus said "do this in remembrance of me," he wasn't asking us to merely recall the facts of his life, death and resurrection. To remember the story of Jesus is to enter into the experience anew and to allow ourselves to be changed. To connect with communion on this level should make us different people. this message examines how we are changed by the celebration of the Lord's Supper.

In 1 Peter 5:1-4 we find four portraits of leadership needed in the Church today. These images are a corrective for many of secular models being touted in the Church today. Rather than being a CEO, a manager or an entrepreneur, the leaders the Church needs are Shepherds, Servants, Stewards and Signs.

The first in a multi-part series on what it means for the church to be in mission with God. This foundational sermon looks at the seven components that make up a mission shaped church: 1) The Message 2) Incarnational Living 3) Spirit-Led Direction 4) Service to the community 5) Investment 6) Opportunities seized 7) New Disciples made.

As we approach the Fourth of July, it is good to ask the question is America a great nation? Judged by the standards of men - politically, militarily, economically and culturally - America stands as a great nation. But what about God's Standards? God sees not as man sees. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 offers a glimpse on what God considers the greatness of a nation. How do we measure up in God's eyes?

As we approach the Fourth of July, it is good to ask the question is America a great nation? Judged by the standards of men - politically, militarily, economically and culturally - America stands as a great nation. But what about God's Standards? God sees not as man sees. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 offers a glimpse on what God considers the greatness of a nation. How do we measure up in God's eyes?

As we approach the Fourth of July, it is good to ask the question is America a great nation? Judged by the standards of men - politically, militarily, economically and culturally - America stands as a great nation. But what about God's Standards? God sees not as man sees. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 offers a glimpse on what God considers the greatness of a nation. How do we measure up in God's eyes?

We are entering what is commonly called in the church "The Summer Slump," where attendance, giving and commitment begin to wane until the Fall. But this Summer does not have to be that way, Proverbs 10:8 reminds us that the season of Summer can be one of opportunity, growth and service.

We are entering what is commonly called in the church "The Summer Slump," where attendance, giving and commitment begin to wane until the Fall. But this Summer does not have to be that way, Proverbs 10:8 reminds us that the season of Summer can be one of opportunity, growth and service.