I Do Want To
Jesus starts calling disciples to follow Him, calling them to fish for people. We join in the
crowds listening to Jesus, and we begin to realize that we are also called to follow Him. But
do we leave our “boats” (careers) to do that? This Sunday we see Jesus demonstrating His
power and purpose, but also His calling on our lives.
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- Jan 28, 2022I Do Want To
I Do Want ToJesus starts calling disciples to follow Him, calling them to fish for people. We join in the crowds listening to Jesus, and we begin to realize that we are also called to follow Him. But do we leave our “boats” (careers) to do that? This Sunday we see Jesus demonstrating His power and purpose, but also His calling on our lives.
- Jan 21, 2022The Word in Action
The Word in ActionIn Luke 4 we see what it means that Jesus is the Word of God. When He teaches, preaches and commands, people’s lives are changed. Miracles happen. Demons run. In Jesus we see the Word of God in action. We can invite Him to be active in our lives, but be ready, for when we do, He calls us to action as well!
- Jan 7, 2022Well Pleased
Well PleasedThis Sunday we read through the long list of names in Jesus’ genealogy. Why do we need to read this? Can this be important for you and me today? Actually, yes! Come this Sunday to discover our own genealogy and claim our identity as God’s child. Like Jesus, we call God our Heavenly Father!
- Dec 31, 2021This is the Way
This is the WayWe begin a new series in our new year, and we encounter Jesus as a 30-year-old man and “going public” in His ministry. John the Baptist points Him out, and this Sunday we commit to following Jesus for the year ahead. It’s time to make our New Year’s resolution!
- Dec 17, 2021Details of the Drama
Details of the DramaWe know the Christmas story, right? Just look at any nativity and we can tell the story. Yet when we look at it closely in Luke 2, we realize that we skip over many of the details that Luke was careful to include. This Sunday, we’ll see how the details are crucial for celebrating–and understanding–Christmas. Bring your Bibles!
- Dec 10, 2021Magnify & Bless
Magnify & BlessChristmas is a season of joy. We hear that a lot. But why? Why are we filled with joy? It doesn’t come from presents or parties or celebrations. This Sunday we again read from Luke 1, where we hear why there is true joy at Christmas...and we are told 19 times!
- Dec 3, 2021Foretold!
Foretold!Luke begins his famous story of Jesus birth with another miracle birth: of John the Baptist. This Sunday we’ll be reading through Luke 1:5-38 and hear the gospel message erupting in the beginning of the Christmas story. Come ready to refocus your Christmas. (And that includes bringing your Bibles.)
- Nov 26, 2021“Most Honorable Theophilus”
“Most Honorable Theophilus”Luke 1:1-4As we prepare for Christmas, we begin to realize again that we need the Jesus of Christmas
more than the celebration of Christmas. So, this Sunday we begin a year-long journey
following Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. We eavesdrop on the letter Luke writes to a
certain Theophilus, and we realize that we are Theophilus! Come this Sunday ready to listen! - Nov 18, 2021Parable of the Turkey
Parable of the TurkeyTurkeys are for eating on Thanksgiving, right? But this Sunday turkeys will also show us how to develop biblical thanksgiving. Come for an all-ages Parable of the Turkey and “gobble” up biblical truths that “stuff” us with appreciation and create in us attitudes of gratitude!
- Nov 12, 2021Parable of the $20 Bill
Parable of the $20 BillOn the back of the $20 bill (like all U.S. bills and coins) is our National Motto: “In God we trust.” Could our money perhaps remind us of our faith? Could something like a $20 bill serve as a parable to teach us about God’s love? Come this Sunday for a chance to receive a $20 bill, but also to received a guaranteed affirmation of God’s amazing love for you!
- Nov 5, 2021Parable of the Candle
Parable of the CandleCandles are made with potential. They are lite from a source flame. They shine out in the darkness. This Sunday we learn how we are like candles, burning for Jesus!
- Oct 29, 2021Parable of the Pumpkin
Parable of the PumpkinDid you know that carving a pumpkin tells the biblical story of salvation? Bring your kids
this Sunday for a pumpkin-carving, good new-sharing experience! Happy Halloween! - Oct 22, 2021Reigning with the King
Reigning with the KingIn the last of our King of Kings messages we learn how we are destined for glory! God calls us to be His kings and queens like His son Jesus. Our lives now are a time of training. This Sunday we’ll learn how we, in strict self-discipline, conform our lives to be like Jesus so we can reign with Him in our lives to come!
Videos:
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIcBb7tfvos (2:21 minutes) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Kings and Queens of Narnia
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZvqKbInmzo (end at 0:53) The Chronicles of Narnia - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Final Goodbyes “In your world I have another name, you must come to know me by it..you may know me better there.” - Oct 15, 2021Fighting for the King
Fighting for the KingBlurb: If Jesus is our King, that means we give Him our allegiance. We don’t live for ourselves, but for Him. This means that as disciples of Jesus, we serve as His soldiers. This Sunday we’ll learn how we are equipped and trained for fighting the good fight! Videos: Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1rsc9GzMW0 (0:00 - stopping at 1:05) The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Final Battle (Part 1) Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1rsc9GzMW0 (begin at 1:48 and end at 3:08) The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Final Battle (Part 1)
- Oct 7, 2021A Slain Lamb
A Slain LambJesus is such a mighty and all-powerful King. How do you love someone so awesome and fearsome? This Sunday we see King Jesus giving Himself up for us because He loves us so deeply. This awakens a love within us, and in new life, we love Him back. Come this Sunday to have your heart transformed by love!
- Sep 30, 2021A Dangerous King
A Dangerous KingThis Sunday we celebrate World Communion Sunday. We proclaim that Jesus is King of the
whole earth, and that His Kingdom extends over the entire world. As King of Kings, Jesus
is dangerous: to evil (for Jesus defeats evil), but also to us! He does not leave us as we are,
but the Lord of our lives, He calls us to change and grow as He desires.
Videos:
Video Clip #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 0:18 and end at 1:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEke2WGgi8 (Begin at 2:30 and end at 3:20)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan Meets Jadis
Video Clip #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk7hyhZOQmw (Begin at 0:40 and end at 2:43)
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sir Peter - Sep 24, 2021A New King
A New King
Jesus is our King, and we are His subjects! This means that we have to change how we think
about Jesus and how we treat Him. Only our King can give us victory over the powers that
choke us. This Sunday we learn what it means to pledge our allegiance to Jesus as our King!The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan's Camp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJyNvOwiX8 (3:51 minutes, stop at 3:25) - Sep 17, 2021“Behold, I Am Coming Soon!”
“Behold, I Am Coming Soon!”We go back to Narnia again this week to see how to have hope while facing so many defeats
and failures. We look to a New King, King Jesus, who brings us victory! We need not get
discouraged and overwhelmed. We have hope because our King is with us, “He is mighty
to save!” (Zeph. 3:17) - Sep 12, 2021“Always Winter, Never Christmas”
“Always Winter, Never Christmas”This Sunday we begin our fall message series, exploring how Jesus is our King. As we don’t understand monarchs very well here in America, we’re turning to the world of Narnia (constructed by C.S. Lewis in his Chronicles of Narnia, particularly in the movie adaption The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe) and its lion king Aslan to see how we can relate to Jesus as our good and mighty King. For our first Sunday we’ll see how Narnia’s perpetual winter teaches us about our human condition and struggle. We need a Savior-King!
- Aug 27, 2021Stand With
Stand WithWe end our series on Daniel with his most famous story: Daniel and the lion’s den. It’s pretty
dramatic, but we’ll discover that once again, this story really isn’t about Daniel at all!
Ultimately, it’s about us, and what we will do with God. Will we stand WITH God, no
matter what? We’ll be listening to the Holy Spirit to hear what we each need to do to stand
steadfastly WITH God.
