Before he ascended to heaven, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, to the disciples.  Pentecost is the day that the Holy Spirit descended from heaven, and began to dwell in humankind in accordance with Christ’s words.  It is recognized as the birth of the Church, the religion of […]

The Gospel is grounded in a promise, a hope, a vision in Revelation: that God is still making all things new, especially us.  This is one of the greatest gifts the Christian faith has to share with others.  Making disciples is not about membership in the Church, growing a denomination, paying the church’s bills, or […]

Can you imagine a time when people thought that Christ was not for everyone?  Who is in the family of faith and who is not continues to be a discussion in the Church, not just a particular denomination.  To whom are we sent?  Jesus said “all nations” (Matthew 28:19), and perhaps Christianity has been misinterpreting […]

If you have ever heard of “The Great Commission,” then you may be aware of its power in Christianity.  Millions and millions of Christians consider it their duty to evangelize, to make disciples, and bring the Gospel truth to others.  This is not about thumping people over the head with the Bible, knocking on doors, […]

If you have ever felt overwhelmed or at a loss for what to do as a Christian, then this Sunday’s message may be speaking to you.  Christianity is not about having everything figured out, but knowing where to look for guidance and inspiration.  After Jesus’ resurrection, even his Apostles felt lost and confused.  They went […]

This Sunday we continue our exploration of the mission of the Church and our personal discipleship.  We will also be offered the opportunity to gather at the Lord’s Table, be justified through forgiveness and grace, and empowered to continue to grow in our love of God and others.  The story of Saul, the persecutor of […]

As we begin a new worship series, we will be exploring the mission Christ has given not only to the church, but every professing Christian: Make disciples of all people.  How do we do that?  From where do we draw our guidance and courage to live out the commission?  We start by looking at the […]

There is no day more high, more holy than Easter.  All of the promises of the Old Testament, all the teachings of the Gospels, and all the work of Jesus the Christ culminates in the resurrection on that first Easter.  Christians all around the world will send prayers and praise though the atmosphere and proclaim […]

Good Friday is the day when Christians all over the world remember and mourn the death of our Lord and Savior upon the cross. The only thing more tragic than his death was the pain and suffering that preceded it. Betrayed by one of his closest friends and disciples, Jesus struggles to keep another disciple […]

In his correspondence with the church in Corinth, the Apostle Paul recounts for them the purpose and central place in worship of Holy Communion. It is a gift from our Lord Jesus Christ, a tangible sign of God’s grace, and a recounting of Jesus’ sacrifice that we might be redeemed.  Tonight, come rediscover how Jesus […]