Jesus

Discipleship: Counting the Cost

Martin Luther said, “A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.”
Jesus paid it all, giving His own life for others. We who choose to follow Him must too be willing to sacrifice for the sake of others. But why would we do that?
Join us this coming Sunday as we direct our attention to Mark 8:34-38, discovering some biblical explanations on why a person who is follower of Jesus should be willing to serve others in the name of Jesus.  Learn more

The Great Commission

Throughout the Bible, the extreme significance of the name of Jesus is presented.
Prior to Jesus birth, Joseph was told that “You are to give Him the name Jesus for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).
As we launch into the New Year, I invite you to join us onsite or online as we recall the incredible significance of Jesus. He is our hope for an abundant life on earth and an eternal life in heaven. Learn more

Joy to the World

“Joy to the World” is one of the more popular Christmas songs. It has a joyful tune and creates a sense of joy for those who sing it and for those who hear it.
Joy to the world is equally appropriate for the celebration of Christ’s birth as it is for the celebration of Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. He overcame sin and death and offers His victory to all who believe in Him.
Is “joy” a central part of your Christmas? When we have joy, it gives us strength to live each day, facing the challenges of that day.
Learn more

Characters of Christmas: Elizabeth and Zechariah

God is able to do the seemingly impossible. Despite the fact that both Elizabeth and Zechariah were “advanced in years,” God enabled Elizabeth to give birth. It causes us to marvel at what God can do. Age is no issue. The odds are no issue. Lack of faith even isn’t an issue, and the unheard-of is no issue.
Join us as we look at Luke 1 as we are reminded that God is able to do the miraculous as are evidenced in the lives of two more characters in the original Christmas story. Learn more

Characters of Christmas: Herod

Scrooge was the miserly character in Charles Dicken’s classic novel turned movie,  A Christmas Carol. Similar characters are found in many other Christmas stories and even in the biblical story.
Herod has many Scrooge-like qualities, but Herod differs dramatically from the other Scrooge-like characters whatever their names might be. Herod is not changed. Instead, he resolutely stands in defiance with no known remorse or change of heart.
Join us as we look at Matthew 2 as we discover the insights from Herod a Character of the original Christmas story. Learn more

Preparing for Battle

The Bible encourages believers to be ready, to be prepared. In Ephesians 6:10-24, the command is given to put on the full armor of God and then to take up that armor. What good is armor if we do use it to protect ourselves? Learn more

A Letter to Wives

Join us as we look at Ephesians 5:22-24, reading God’s letter to wives. Too often we read what God has said to others as we ignore what is meant for us. When we all do what God has stated, we get along better, and we reap God’s joy in our lives. Learn more

Walking in the Light

The Bible has a lot to say about walking in the light versus walking in darkness.
The light of God’s Truth is to guide our actions, our walk of faith. When we walk in darkness, we place our lives and our eternities in jeopardy.
In Ephesians 5:7-14, we find instruction on walking in light. Learn more