the Vine

As our guest preacher on June 7, Eric Wadsworth offered a brief message catalyzed by David Parsons' passionate testimony. Eric described the notion of "the call" and discussed the church's role in the call and commissioning of a congregational member as it befits God's intentions for the individual, the congregation, and the Kingdom. Our video this week also includes the commissioning of our brother in Christ David Parsons in his ministry to incarcerated men in Concord, NH.

The third in guest preacher Doug Warren's outstanding sermon series on the stirring "Hall of Faith", Hebrews 11.

Guest Preacher Doug Warren of Standing Stone Ministry joined us again this week to share part 2 of his message taken from Hebrews 11 (the great "Hall of Faith", also known as the "Faith Chapter"). Doug's sermon focuses on the examples of Abram (Abraham) and Sarai (Sarah), who, at God's calling, left their home and sojourned. God promised Abram both an inheritance (“the Promised Land”) and a legacy: "Then the Lord took Abram outside and said to him, 'Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That’s how many descendants you will have!' " – Genesis 15:5 (NLT)

In the words of the old hymn: "I'm but a stranger here, Heaven is my home."

Charles Boucher shared an insightful, practical, and beautifully organized sermon based on the account of Jesus' Transfiguration as recorded in Mark 9:2-13.

Spencer Bogle of The Water Project visited us again on Mother's Day with a characteristically encouraging and uplifting message based on Jesus' words as recorded in John 14:15-21.

Guest preacher Thom Christian uses Paul's description of the church's "many members, one body" from Romans 12 to frame a discussion of the challenges and opportunities for a church congregation in the current era.

Guest preacher Doug Warren joined us to deliver a comprehensive sermon based on the vivid and inspiring message of Hebrews 11:1-7.

Guest preacher Tim Pillsbury offers a timely assessment of the essential nature of prayer, framed by Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and His "inner circle" of disciples' struggle to "keep watch".

Guest preacher Mike O'Leary shares some thoughts about our understanding (and misunderstanding) of blessings and the best time to seek forgiveness using Psalm 32 as context and example.

Guest preacher Jim van Yperen joined us for Easter Sunday to share an insightful and powerful message on the role of doubt in faith.