God's design for his church is that we love one another by welcoming and serving one another from an earnest and pure heart.

Jesus' interaction with the crowds shows us that there are many who will be around Jesus, but walk away from him when they're looking for the wrong kind of things.

Before God judges the enemies of Israel, he brings judgment to the house of God. The story of Eli and his sons is a powerful warning that to whom much is given, much will be required.

Take a dive into Hebrew poetry as we discover how Hannah's prayer poem is a response to the grace of God in her life that reminds her the Lord is God over all!

The story of Samuel actually begins with the story of Elkanah his father, which is actually the story of Hannah his wife, which is actually a story about the Lord her God. Find out how the birth of Samuel orients us early on in the book to how God works through our burdens for His glory.

As we dive into our new series on 1 Samuel, we need to understand the biblical context of why Israel was in dire need of the right King. And we also need to ask the question of who really rules our hearts.

In part two of our series on the culture of the church, we'll discuss what it actually means that the church is the people, that Christ is the cornerstone, and that God's glory is the goal.

What makes a healthy church culture? In the first part of answering this question, we'll re-focus ourselves on the Word of God as the center of our church.

What's your life like this Christmas? In our final advent sermon, we look at how someone who seemed to have lost it all received everything we need in the gift of Jesus.

Behold Christ through the eyes Simeon, and see what few else seem to see when they are confronted with the birth of Jesus.