1 Samuel 16:1-13
The story of David's anointing tells us something about Jesus, and, through Jesus, it also tells us something about ourselves. In every case, it tells us what it means to be chosen.
Jesus Christ, the Son of David: The Son of David
Matthew 1:1,17
Why does Matthew begin his gospel by telling us that Jesus is "the son of David"? Because David's life, as imperfect as it was, points to God's promises and tells us of the King who wants to reign in our lives, as well.
Built to Last: Why Is God Taking So Long?
2 Peter 3:1-18
As C.S. Lewis says, our time here on earth is just "the cover and the title page" of an even grander story "which goes on for ever, in which every chapter is better than the one before.” What would it look like to live in light of that reality?
Built to Last: Does It Matter How I Live?
2 Peter 2:1-22
A lot of people just want to live how they think best. God won't judge them, they say, because He is loving. Peter tells us that love and justice are not opposites, they actually belong together.
Built to Last: But Is This for Real?
2 Peter 1:12-21
God knows we need to be reminded of the Gospel truth, and that’s why good preaching will always point us back to Christ time and time again.
Built to Last: All We Need
2 Peter 1:3-11
Peter reminds his readers that while faith in Christ is enough, it is never alone. We add to faith in order to grow in faith.
Built to Last: Equal Standing
2 Peter 1:1–2
Peter's letter looks back in order to look ahead. Here at the start of the letter, he invites us to stand with him in order to see what he sees. Where we stand is key.
Myth Busted: Identity: I Am Who I Decide to Be
Psalm 8
Who am I? This is one of the most nagging questions of our time. The Bible tells us something about our identity that we would never have deduced on our own. And the answer relieves us of a burden we were never meant to carry.
Teen Challenge: Recovery Awareness Sunday
John 8:36
The hope of the Gospel is that Christ has won the victory over sin, eveil and death. Recovery is possible through Christ.
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Bulletin
Myth Busted: Self-Confidence: I Don’t Need Any Help
Psalm 14
What is true foolishness? And what craziness does this foolishness lead to in our world? David writes so that we, as God's people, would flee to Christ for refuge and remember that there is only one hope for our own foolishness....
Myths Busted: Happiness - Don't Worry, Be Happy
Psalm 51
The Psalmist will also tell us that joy separate of God, is a short measure. Anything we seek, separate of God, has an expiration date. Whether it’s a new bell for the dog collar or Botox for your lips or… you get the point. Our joy might last two years. Maybe a month. Might last a lifetime! But it’ll never be full or completely satisfying, and it’ll never last forever.
Myth Busted: Guilt - I Just Need to Move On
Psalm 51
Just move on. Make a fresh start. Turn the page. These are common things we tell ourselves when facing our sin. King David busts this myth by taking us to the root of the problem and offering the only solution that works.
Myth Busted: Injustice - I Didn't Deserve This
Psalm 73
When hard times come, we groan, "I didn't deserve this," and wish we had the good life that others are living. There's a slippery slope! Time to bust that myth.
Myth Busted: Anxiety - Think Positive Thoughts
Psalm 27
Myth busted: We may find a certain power in positive thinking, but Psalm 27 tells us the truth about what really dispels anxiety.
The Servant & the Songs: Clothed and Fed
Isaiah 58:6-10
Israel reinstated fasting and couldn’t understand why God failed to respond. He used Isaiah to tell them that their hearts were not focused on Him, but on their own self-righteousness.
The Servant & the Songs: Peace and Healing
Isaiah 57:12-21
As we celebrate a baptism this coming Sunday, Isaiah 57:12-21 offers wise counsel for navigating the challenges of a life lived set apart for Christ.
The Servant & the Songs: I Will Gather Yet Others
Isaiah 56:1-8
Isaiah 56 shows us that following Christ has two key implications for our life in the world and in the fellowship of believers. Both are possible only when our identity is in the Servant.
HOME
Jeremiah 29
In Jeremiah 29, God's people living as exiles are called to lay down roots in a place that isn't their home. How do they do that? How do WE do that? It all comes down to where our focus lies.
Baptism Service
As we celebrate the call on our lives to "believe and be baptized," the Apostle Paul reminds us of what it is we believe and also cautions us about what can distract us. Let's stay focused on what matters most.
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The Servant & the Songs: Hear, That Your Soul May Live
Isaiah 55:1-13
With all that the Servant, Jesus, has accomplished for us, Isaiah 55 calls us to enter all the way in. How far are you willing to go? How much life do you want to live?