In this second message of the New Year, Pastor Joe challenged us to: (1) Grasp God's SOVEREIGNTY and (2) Glimpse the SOVEREIGN. This study of the sovereignty of God was rooted in the record of Joseph's story. This biblical doctrine is intended to be an anchor for our souls in the midst of the trials and uncertainties that plague our lives here in this fallen world.

In this Quiet Time Meditation, Pastor Joe challenged us to intentionally and joyfully submit ourselves to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In this first message of the New Year, Pastor Joe challenged us to (1) Stand FIRM; (2) Stand TOGETHER; (3) Stand COMMITTED; and (4) Stand WITH CONFIDENCE come what may! God's people are to stand united by Christ and to strive side by side for the faith of the gospel. In light of how hard life has been and will likely continue to be in the coming year, this challenge was a timely word as we start this New Year together.

In this Quiet Time Meditation, Pastor Joe challenged us to pray specifically and biblically for (and in) the New Year. He offered four Godward-focused, simply-stated, biblically-rooted, intentionally-memorable prayer requests to guide our prayers: (1) Pray for GOD'S WILL (Matt 6:9-10); (2) Pray for GOD'S WORD (Col 4:2-4; 2 Thess 3:2); (3) Pray for GOD'S WORKERS (Matt 9:36-38); and (4) Pray for GOD'S WISDOM (Jam 1:5-8). 

Pastor Joe concluded our Christmas series with the fourth and final of these special messages for Christmas. In this next message, he explained that there are three key truths that should inform our thinking concerning Christ's ministry as the Shepherd of our souls (seen in the text of Psalm 23): (1) The Shepherd PROVIDES FOR His own; (2) The Shepherd PROTECTS His own; and (3) The Shepherd LEADS His own.

Pastor Joe continued our Christmas series with the third of four special messages for this Christmas season. In this next message, he explained that there are three personal implications and applications of Christ's coming as King (seen plainly in Isaiah 6): (1) The King deserves your WORSHIP; (2) The King defines your FEAR; and (3) The King demands your OBEDIENCE.

Pastor Joe continued our Christmas series with the second of four special messages for this Christmas season. In this next message, he explained that there are four personal implications and applications of Christ's coming as Immanuel: (1) He came to SUBSTITUTE for us; (2) He came to SYMPATHIZE with us; (3) He came to REPRESENT us; and (4) He came to HELP us.

In this Quiet Time Meditation, Pastor Joe took up another text in Matthew where our Lord addressed the gracious heart of God in revelation and His own gentle heart toward the weary. 

Pastor Joe began a Christmas series with the first of four special messages for this Christmas season. In this introductory message, he explained that the Christmas story is astounding on at least three levels: (1) The HISTORIC level; (2) The HUMAN level; and (3) The THEOLOGICAL level. What a glorious truth it is that: Jesus came to save!

In this Quiet Time Meditation, Pastor Joe took up another text in Matthew where our Lord addressed the certainty of persecution for those who would be faithful to Him. At the same time, He told His followers not to fear, and He gave us good, solid reasons for confidence in the midst of trials suffered for the sake of His name.