What does it mean as followers of Jesus to have hope? And how does that hope help us when we are suffering and in pain? Three ways to have enduring hope in difficult times: place your hope in God; know how hope grows; and to see that assurance that hope brings. Romans 5:1-5
We all hope that the pandemic will soon pass and that life will get back to normal. Yet for all our hope, none of us really knows what the next weeks and months will look like. When the Bible talks about hope, is it hope like this? Hope that just wants something to happen, even … [Read More…] Hope Has A Name
On Palm Sunday, as Christians across the United States begin Holy Week celebrations in their homes, Pastor Michael Best shares with us three insights from Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. How does this story help to center on our minds on the truth of the gospel at a time when many of us are feeling confused … [Read More…] Three Lessons from Palm Sunday
In Pastor Philip’s first visit to Sunday night service, he gives us a short devotional from Isaiah 6 about the joys of gospel renewal. Drawing on the imagery from the passage, he outlines the four stages we go through when we experience the true transformation of the gospel in our lives. Isaiah 6
We live in scary times, and it can be easy to let fear dominate our lives. But when we turn to God’s Word, we see that He is with us, and none of the events of this world catch Him by surprise. No matter how crazy life gets, we as followers of Jesus should not … [Read More…] Fear Less
Hello Chorus Parents, I hope you are all doing well even under the current circumstances. If you were able to watch the service on Sunday, you will know that the Elders have agreed to cancel all Church activities this Wednesday. So there will be no Children’s Chorus on the 18th. This is the only … [Read More…] No Rehearsal March 18
As Christians all over the world adjust to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are asking: what should I do when I don’t know what to do? In this sermon, Pastor Lutzer offers important lessons from the Old Testament and New Testament about how followers of Jesus should respond to challenging circumstances. We should: pray, not panic; … [Read More…] What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
Have you ever felt like you had the wrong tools for the challenge you faced? The right tools significantly increase our chances for success. In this sermon, we explore the six tools that God gives us to fight our spiritual battles. Ephesians 6:14-17
It’s easy to rank ourselves in comparison to others and this world. But this passage in James critiques this common mentality by showing us that our true status is of a heavenly perspective. How God views us is far more important than any personal or financial status we have on earth. James 1:9-11
