When Bible translators come across ancient words, like “and” or “hand,” they are easy to translate. Other Greek words, like metanoia, are so filled with meaning that they are difficult to embody with a single English word. Join us on Sunday as we consider a reality that was alluded to in a message a few weeks back. What if this word (translated as “repentance”) means so much more than making a change and feeling bad about how we have been living? And what happens when we get this paramount word in Jesus’ gospel announcement wrong?
If and when we share the gospel message, what exactly do we share? What posture do we take? We do have good news to share, don’t we? This sermon addresses how we can start from a place of commonality with our neighbors and friends, no matter what their beliefs, to engage in a lively, heartfelt discussion and presentation of the Christian narrative and worldview – pointing to the One Hope for humanity.
Jesus demonstrated his kingdom and his kingship in his life, death, and resurrection, so that all who believe that he is king can glorify him and enjoy him both now and forever. Join us on Sunday at 9 a.m. as we consider this compelling invitation to believe.
In addition to announcing the good news about the nearby-heavenly kingdom, Jesus also demonstrated what God’s kingdom looks like. Join us on Sunday at 9 a.m. as we consider some of the signs pointing to what it looks in our bruised world like when things are the way God designed them to be!
When Jesus came to earth, he proclaimed, prayed about and demonstrated that there is another reality which he called the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven. His central message about the kingdom is that children, women, and men can experience the presence and power of God in everyday life through faith in himself, the kingdom’s King. Join us on Sunday at 9 a.m. to discover and experience more of the presence and power of God in all of life.
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of His presence to all who worship Him as King!
What makes someone a good leader? When we vote for a political leader, we typically vote based on what they promise to accomplish. But what about when they don’t do what we thought they would? This Palm Sunday, Tara Farrell brings a message on Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem that examines the various contrasts between the kind of King they wanted Jesus to be, and the King He really was.
Throughout March, our messages have proclaimed Jesus’ relational priorities of loving God, loving neighbors, and loving one another. This week, we will conclude with a proclamation from John’s famous love passage (I John 4:7-5:4). From this passage we will learn what to do when we don’t feel very loving toward others.
Our families can teach us a lot about ‘tough love’. Being in a family often requires loving those who drive us nuts, and enduring hardships together in a way that’s totally unique from any other type of relationship in our lives. After having explored what it means to love God and love our neighbors, this week Tara Farrell brings a message that explores Jesus’ new commandment of “love one another”. We discuss why this can be the most challenging (and rewarding) type of love and why it’s vitally important to the family of Christ.
Do you have a longing to someday, somehow do something outside the status quo to make a difference for others who are not yet a part of God’s family? If so, join us this Sunday at 9 a.m. to discover Christ’s passion to bring hope to the hopeless, to identify possible barriers keeping you from doing so, and to reflect on the gifts and resources He has given to you for the good of others and the glory of God.