Sermons

Pastor Andy brings a message from the book of Habakkuk. Our view of God is often shaped by our own life and circumstances. The prophet Habakkuk is no different. But when he begins a dialogue with God, God's answers throw Habakkuk into even more confusion. What is God doing? And ultimately, how are believers in God to live in difficult circumstances?

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Give Thanks" from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18. With Thanksgiving coming up next week, we are going to take a Sunday to look at passages in the Bible concerning a thankful heart. Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Pastor Nate brings the message, "A Grace Giving Widow” from Mark 12:41-44. Money and the economy have been part of the public conversation recently. How are we, the people of God, to think biblically concerning the money that God has entrusted to us? How should we use it for His glory? We’ll explore these questions (and answers) as we look at several passages in the Bible this Sunday.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus: David’s Lord and Son” from Mark 12:35-37. With just two days before His trial starts, Jesus explains that He is both David’s Lord and David’s Son. With Jesus’ identity coming into clearer focus, the audience (including us) must evaluate whether or not our responses to Him are simply religious or genuine worship from the heart.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Love God, Love Your Neighbor” from Mark 12:28-34. When Jesus was asked by a scribe what the greatest commandment was, He basically answered, ”Love God.” But then, Jesus kept right on talking and shared the second greatest commandment: “Love your neighbor.” Why do you think Jesus was compelled to put these two commandments together?

Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Challenge from the Sadducees" from Mark 12:18-27. With just three days before He goes to the cross, Jesus is facing public attacks from His opponents. However, in His magnificent wisdom, Jesus uses these occasions to not only silence His critics, but also explain truth in extremely helpful ways. This particular attack from the Sadducees opens the door for Jesus to teach on the encouraging nature of eternal life.

“Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.” This was a statement Jesus made nearly 2,000 years ago and it’s a truth that still leads us today.

Phil Hunt, missionary to Zambia, Africa, brings the message “Three Unchanging Foundational Principles for Modern Missions” from Romans 15:8-21.

In this message we study Mark 11 in which we see Jesus’ first three days in Jerusalem. In this chapter Mark unpacks Jesus’ identity, His judgment, and His authority. Situated in the middle of these descriptions Jesus urges us to have faith in God. It’s as though Jesus says, “If you see me, not institutional religion, you will be able to believe.”

In this message we study Jesus’ teaching concerning marriage and divorce in Mark 10. What we find is that too often we are asking the wrong questions (about divorce). Jesus sets us straight by lifting our attention to God’s creation and plan for marriage.