An inescapable fact from God's word is that he is sovereign amidst disease, disaster, and even death, and through and amid those dark nights of the soul his good purposes and plans unfold. Because of our often myopic and self-centered view of things, we often miss that in these life-shaking events God has a multitude purposes and plans that we will never see. Keith Pond explains.

Keith Pond begins a five-week look at the book of Jonah opening up with two instances of treasonous rebellion, that of a pagan city, Nineveh, and that of a rebellious prophet, Jonah. But even in such darkness, God's oceanic grace shines through as he sends a prophet to the pagan city and a storm--yes, a storm--to shepherd the wayward prophet.

Josiah’s 31 years where he righteously reigned give way to less than 23 years in which Judah collapses. Their sin is too great, and God brings the judgment that He had promised: destruction and exile. Yet, there is a flicker of hope at the end of the book, for the son of David still lives and is honored in the King’s palace. Jeremy Mollenkopf concludes his year and a half journey through First and Second Kings with this important message.

Josiah’s life and reign is guided, directed, and ruled by the word of God.  He so faithfully adheres to it and leads reform because of it that the author says no king was like him before or after. Yet, though he was such a great spiritual leader, it was not enough to remove God’s wrath for the nation’s sins.

Josiah begins to reign at age 8 and his whole reign is known for spiritual reformation. He pursued what mattered to God, and when he heard God’s word, he wept. Knowing the sin of his nation, he humbles himself before God which in turn leads God in delaying His judgment upon Judah. Who knows that great things God will do through a repentant soul? Pastor Mollenkopf explains

Where is God when his people act with contempt for his laws and his place in their lives? Pastor Mollenkopf examines the tragic life and reign of Manasseh, King of Judah

One of the most compelling metaphors that Jesus uses to describe himself is that of the Good Shepherd. Keith Pond examines that imagery in this mornings message from John 10.

Saint, are you in or are you out? In John 10:10, Jesus explains that he alone is the door into the sheepfold, the only entry into the Church and into eternal life. But thieves will jump the wall with intention to steal, kill and destroy. How's a saint to know where they stand? And what blessings are to be found in the sheepfold anyway? Keith Pond explains.

Hezekiah (at age 39) cries out to God when Isaiah tells him that he will soon die. God graciously extends his life. Yet, rather than praising God, he then uses this reprieve to boast and flaunt his wealth to the Babylonians. When God sends Isaiah back to him, Hezekiah selfishly does not care for “it won’t happen in my lifetime." What are we to make of this turn of events? Pastor Mollenkopf examines this fickle response.

Senacherib has spoken through the Rabshakeh and God has spoken through Isaiah. Both have plans for Jerusalem, whose word shall stand? Shall we heed the trumpet call of the word or the clear word of God. Pastor Jeremy explains.