Books of the Bible
Sunday Mornings
Colossians 1:1-14 - A Thankful Prayer
Paul begins his letter to the Colossians by telling them how he has heard about their faith, love, and hope, and how he gives thanks to God in prayer for them.
Easter 2024
In John 20, Jesus appears alive to his fearful disciples and he speaks peace, gives purpose, and breathes power into them.
Revelation 3:14-22 - Seven Churches: Laodicea
The church in Laodicea was like their water supply, neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm. Jesus corrected this church for their self-sufficiency, apathy, and pride.
Revelation 3:7-13 - Seven Churches: Philadelphia
The church in Philadelphia was a faithful church, they were not corrected, but only commended by Jesus because they held fast to his word and to his name during times of persecution.
Revelation 3:1-6 - Seven Churches: Sardis
The church in Sardis had a reputation for being alive, but Jesus gave them a wake up call when he said they were a dead church. A church must have the Word of God and the Spirit of God to be alive.
Revelation 2:18-29 - Seven Churches: Thyatira
The church in Thyatira was a hardworking and growing church, however there was a tolerance for sin that Jesus needed to correct. Jesus calls us to repentance so that we can receive his grace.
Revelation 2:12-17 - Seven Churches: Pergamum
The church in Pergamum was holding fast under persecution, however there were a few things that some people in the church needed to repent of.
Revelation 2:8-11 - Seven Churches: Smyrna
Jesus encouraged the church of Smyrna as they faced religious and political persecution. He told them to be faithful unto death. They did not have to fear death because Jesus died and came to life, and he promises eternal life.
Revelation 2:1-7 - Seven Churches: Ephesus
The church in Ephesus was a hard working, morally pure, and doctrinally sound church, but they had left their first love.
Baptism Sunday
We celebrate people making public proclamations of an inward transformation. Praise God!
Missions Sunday
Pastor Cory Kilgus from Gospel South America and Calvary Bible Institute Peru, shares with us about what the Lord is doing in South America.
Hebrews 13:17-25 - Final Words
The book of Hebrews ends with a few final exhortations, a benediction, and a greeting. Now let's go live for Jesus.
Hebrews 13:7-16 - Led to Jesus
As a final plea, the writer of Hebrews encourages his readers to be led to Jesus, who is so much better in every way.
Hebrews 13:1-6 - How Then Should We Live
In grateful response to all that we have in Christ, we should show brotherly love to each other, be hospitable, have compassion on those who are suffering, honor marriage, be content, and trust in Jesus as our Helper.
Galatians 4:4-5 - Christmas Eve 2023
Paul says in Galatians 4:4-5, "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons." This statement tells us when Jesus came, how Jesus came, and why Jesus came.
Hebrews 12:18-29 - Unshakeable Kingdom
We have not come to Mt. Sinai, but we have come to Mt. Zion. Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Hebrews 12:3-17 - The Discipline of God
God discipline those who he loves. If we are God's children, he is going to chastise us when we go astray in sin. The Father calls us to be strengthened by his grace as we look to Jesus, our Savior, who resisted sin to the point of shedding his blood.