Pastor Lizzy wraps up our 2024 vision sermon series: Seen, Known, Loved. In this sermon, Pastor Lizzy shared about God's great love for us from Jesus' story about the Prodigal Son. This passage reminds us of our great need for God's love and grace, and also our responsibility to love those around us as Jesus did.

This morning, we continued digging into the vision that God has for us this year: Seen, Known, Loved. We focused on the second aspect of the vision today, that we are known by God. We also took time to know each other, as we welcomed new members into the church and entered into deeper relationship both with God and with each other. 

In this message, Pastor Lizzy introduced the word from the Lord for our church in 2024, "Seen, known, loved," with a focus on the first part, "Seen." Through a study of Hagar, we learn that God sees us, He hears our cries, and He speaks to us. 

This morning, Pastor Lizzy looked at Mary and Elizabeth, and how they experienced joy in the midst of their circumstances. In all situations, we can choose joy and spread joy because of the Good News; that Jesus is here. He is Immanuel, God with us. 

Today, Pastor Lizzy continued in our Advent series, with a focus on Peace. Just as the prophet Micah was able to look past his circumstance and long for peace, we are to take our eyes off of the struggle and chaos, and look to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to bring peace to us, others, and our world. 

This morning, in our first Advent sermon, Pastor Lizzy shared about hope. In Lamentations 3, the prophet dared to hope in spite of devastating circumstances. Today, you may be tempted to despair when you walk through difficulties, and when you see evil prevail. As you listen to this message, be encouraged as you dare to hope, because Jesus is Hope. He sees you and is for you, as you wait on Him.   

In this message, Pastor Lizzy talks about the importance of making peace; walking toward conflict in order to bring healing and reconciliation. Jesus is our ultimate example of one who stepped into difficult situations in order to bring eternal peace. We are called to be like Him in our relationships and world.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:8).  In this sermon, Pastor Tyler compares two familiar Bible stories to illustrate how we tend to judge based on the external appearance, but God always looks at the heart.

Nov. 5th – Today is International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, which is a fitting day to learn more about the final beatitude that Jesus shares in Matthew 5:10, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” As followers of Jesus, our lives will look different, and that difference will bring about different types of persecution. In the face of persecution, don’t give up. Rather, press on and pray for strength to keep running after Jesus. 

Oct. 29th – This week, Pastor Lizzy continues in our series on the Beatitudes and takes a looks at Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” We are challenged to take stock of what we hunger and thirst after. Is our priority the righteousness of God, or some lesser filler that only causes emptiness and sickness? Be encouraged, in this message, to seek God and His righteousness. You will be filled.