A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” In today’s sermon, Pastor Phil introduces the book of Deuteronomy, which contains messages from Moses, nearing the end of his life, to the nation of Israel. In Deuteronomy 4, Moses tells Israel to listen to the laws he is about to teach, and reminds them of recent events in their history–the giving of the 10 commandments, and the destruction of those who followed Baal. From this chapter, Pastor Phil draws out 4 principles for our walk with God: that we should “remember Who God is, respond to His character and faithfulness, repent of your sin, and receive the abundant grace that God freely offers each and every day.”

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil examines the accounts in the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua about how God used the nation of Israel to execute judgement on many of the surrounding nations. From these accounts, we are reminded of the justice of God, the mercy of God, and given a chance to remember that God is good.

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil looks at the account of Balaam, who was called by king Balaak to pronounce a curse on the nation of Israel. But God would not allow Balaam to speak a curse, and instead required him to speak blessings on Israel.

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” In their final year of wandering in the wilderness, having been denied passage through Edom, the national of Israel had to take the long way around the country. When they complained against God and Moses, God sent snakes, and many of the people were killed. But when the nation confessed their sin, God told Moses to make a bronze snake and put it on a pole so that anyone who looked at the snake could live.
In today’s message, Pastor John explores how this event in Israel’s history foreshadowed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Reference to the same bronze snake in 2 Kings 18 also gives us a chance to see how a good thing can be held on to for the wrong reasons, and become a bad thing.

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” In Numbers 20, we read how Moses disobeyed God near the end of Israel’s wandering in the wilderness when he struck a rock to bring out water instead of speaking to it as God instructed. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies this text to show us where things went wrong–and reminds us that we all need a Mediator.

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” Numbers 16 and 17 records a rebellion against Moses, led by Korah, Dathan and Abiram. Ultimately this rebellion was against God, and we see in this story that those who rebelled were driven by a spirit of criticism. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies this account from the book of Numbers, and reminds us that when see the sins committed by the nation of Israel back then, we can often see the same sins in our own life today. We all need a Savior.

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” In Numbers 13 and 14, we read how the nation of Israel was about to go into the Promised Land, but gave into fear and rejected God’s command when they heard the report of the spies sent into the land. Then, once God told them to turn back, and that their generation would die in the wilderness, they regretted their decision, and tried to take the land without God’s approval–and here, they failed miserably.
But in reading this history, we see our own fears and our own selfishness. In today’s message, Pastor Phil reviews this event in Israel’s history, and reminds us that sin has consequences–ultimately the consequence of death. But for those whose faith is in Jesus, there is the promise of eternal life.

In today’s message, Larry High studies Galatians 3:10-14, and how Christ became a curse for us. When we come together for communion, we remind ourselves of Jesus’ work on the cross, because it can be too easy to forget the sin and wrath from which we have been saved, and the price which was paid for our salvation.

A message from the series “Worship in the Wandering.” After the nation of Israel left from Egypt, they were guided by God in the wilderness with a cloud. In Numbers 9, we read that when the cloud moved, Israel followed. And wherever the cloud stopped, Israel waited–for however long the cloud would stay in place.
In today’s message, Pastor John teaches what it looks like to discern God’s will, and to obey it.

A message from the series “Resolve to:.” In today’s message, Pastor Phil shows us why we should pray for our family, and the different ways that we can do so.

A message from the series “Resolve to:.” In Matthew 6, Jesus taught his disciples how to fast–and how not to fast! As we seek to fast together as a church, we can study this passage–and other models in scripture–so that we can fast as the Bible teaches.

A message from the series “Resolve to:.” In almost all of his letters to the churches of his time, Paul told the churches to whom he was writing the things that he prayed for them. These prayers are a model for us as we seek to pray for our church today.

A message from the series “Resolve to:.” When Peter was thrown to prison by King Herod, the church prayed earnestly for him, and God answered their prayer with Peter’s miraculous rescue. Studying this passage in the book of Acts, Pastor Phil teaches that we should pray together, pray earnestly, pray often and pray expectantly.

In today’s sermon, Larry High preaches on Psalm 102 and encourages us that affliction is for a time, but God’s reign is forever, and He never changes.

A message from the series “And He Shall Be Called….” Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be called the Prince of Peace. In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches how we can have peace with God, and how we can also have the peace of God.

A message from the series “And He Shall Be Called….” When God foretold of the coming Messiah through the prophecy of Isaiah, one of the names given to Jesus was Mighty God. We know that Jesus came to this world as a man, but we also know that He was and is God. And so, we know that there is nothing that Jesus can not accomplish. And most importantly, we know that Jesus has the power to save us from our sins.

A message from the series “And He Shall Be Called….” In Isaiah 9:6, it was prophesied that Jesus would be called, “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What does it mean, then, for Jesus to called “Everlasting Father?” In today’s message, Pastor Phil preaches on the Biblical understanding of the Trinity, and teaches that we should always run to Jesus, knowing that God is gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.

A message from the series “And He Shall Be Called….” In today’s message, Pastor Phil teaches us about the historical background for the message of Isaiah. The kingdom of Judah could see an enemy nation on their doorstep, and in time, God would judge the nation for its sins. But the prophecy found in chapter 9 tells of a coming Messiah who will reign victoriously. That Messiah is Jesus Christ. In Isaiah 9:6, we are told that Jesus name will be “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” The name “Wonderful Counselor” tells us that Jesus is awesome in wonder, and full of godly wisdom.

A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” In John 14, we read that as Jesus celebrated the passover with his disciples, knowing that he was very soon going to the cross, Jesus spoke words of comfort to His disciples, reminding them of the future glory of heaven. When Thomas asked how they could know the way to where Jesus was going, Jesus responded, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) In today’s message, Pastor explores the question, what can calm our troubled hearts? Our faith in Jesus, the future promised to us, and our relationship with God through Jesus.

A message from the series “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words.” When Jesus was told that Lazarus was sick, Jesus said that the sickness would not end in death. Yet, Lazarus died. So how was this possible? When Jesus came to Jerusalem, he called Lazarus out of the tomb by name, and Lazarus rose to life again. In today’s message, Pastor Phil studies John 11, and what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.