This morning we begin a 2-month study of the Patriarchal Age, part of a 2019 trip through the major storyline of Scripture. We start with some of the best-known words in all of literature, the simple, majestic Genesis chapter 1. What does the Bible’s first chapter tell us about how everything started?
Sometimes the most important things happen far from the crowds, away from where everyone else is looking. Tonight we see one of those times in the life of Jesus, where I imagine all of heaven was focused on a place out in the middle of nowhere, where the stakes could not have been higher…
There will be things in life that disappoint us – our dreams simply don’t always go the way we planned. Those life disappointments bring spiritual challenges, so how can we handle them faithfully? This morning we study from Psalm 3, to see if we can learn something from David…
This morning we look at what Jesus called the second commandment: love your neighbor as yourself. It’s an idea simple enough to teach to our children, but one that’s often difficult to truly put into practice. Let’s explore 3 things that make it difficult to love our neighbors, and how we can overcome them to live out this essential part of our faith…
Christianity has always been known for helping the poor, but sometimes Christians or churches get frustrated at the complexities of what truly helps. We may not have all the answers, but let’s look around the Bible, reminding ourselves of how God wants us to feel toward those who are in need…
Sometimes it’s helpful to prioritize what we need to do, making sure we work on the most important things first. How would you prioritize all that God has asked us to do as Christians? Fortunately, Jesus answered that question for us: what did He say, and how can we built it in our lives?
The Bible is clear that we can choose to walk away from Christ. But it also shows us a better path, a way that God says will keep us from stumbling. What does God say will keep us faithful?
What is the Bible all about? This morning we get an overview, noticing the 3 major eras of biblical history, and seeing what major themes rise to the top. From seeing what the Bible emphasizes, we might learn what we should be emphasizing in our lives also…
It’s a time of year when many of us are recommitting ourselves to Bible reading. But sometimes as we read, we come across things that we don’t understand or don’t “like.” What should we do when that happens?
This morning we look out across the coming year. We never know all the challenges and opportunities that will arise, but from looking in the New Testament, we know the direction God wants His church to go. Let’s preview all that we will do together this year…