With All of Your Heart - Proverbs 3:1-4: I think all of us have done a bit, or perhaps a lot, of growing up this past year. For some it may be physical; you need new shoes, your pants are too short, you’ve lost some teeth, you’ve lost some hair! For others it may be in other areas of life; a new job, a new hobby, a major milestone, a significant ev…

Faith That Follows - Matthew 18:21-35: As we draw to the close of the current year, we also come to the conclusion of our teaching and consideration of Matthew 18. Over past weeks, Jesus has taught us about pride, power, purpose and relational problems in the church. This week we consider life in God’s kingdom when it comes to pardon and forgivenes…

Witnesses of Christmas - Luke 1:26-45: Even though God’s people waited with expectation for generations for the coming of the Messiah, it still came as a surprise when God chose to break into the life of a young woman in Nazareth. A story of an angel message, a promise fulfilled and a miracle baby may not seem to have much to do with your story and…

Witnesses of Christmas - Luke 2:25-38: This Sunday, as we enter the third week of Advent, we’ll celebrate the theme of joy through the story of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:25-38. These remarkable witnesses reveal the scandal of Christmas - the astounding reality of God coming near to fulfill His promise of salvation. We’ll explore what it means to be…

Witnesses of Christmas - Matthew 2:1-12: This Sunday, on the second week of Advent, we’ll journey through Matthew 2:1-12, discovering the unexpected encounters that lead us to peace. We’ll explore the story of the magi, their search for truth and the contrast between their humble quest and Herod’s resistance. As we uncover the path from curiosity t…