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An Unusual Victory Parade

Have you ever witnessed a victory parade?  How about a ticker tape parade in NYC? Well, what would you think if they had a victory parade BEFORE the victory?  Unusual, right?  Join Pastor Jack as he reflects on that first Palm Sunday parade…in many ways, it was a Jesus’ victory lap PRIOR …

Do You Believe This? – 3/26/23

Just before Jesus performed his greatest miracle (raising Lazarus from the dead), he proclaimed himself as the “Resurrection and the Life.”  Then he turned to Martha and asked, “Do you believe this?” Today, Jesus asks each individual the same question… which is very significant given the latest research indicating a growing segment of American adults …

Blind Faith – 3/19/23

Did you know it is possible to have perfect 20-20 vision yet not “see” certain things? In other words, there is a difference between “seeing” and “perceiving”.  This Sunday, our Gospel reading will involve a man born blind…yet, through the touch of Jesus, he sees and perceives Jesus as the Lord of …

What Doesn’t Kill You… 3/12/23 TIME Springs Forward

What do the following people have in common… Kelly Clarkson, 19th century German philosopher Friedrick Nietzsche, and St. Paul?  Hint:  It has something to do with suffering.  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he offers his sermon, “What Doesn’t Kill You…”. This sermon will be especially meaningful in times of hardship …

Can You Be More Specific? 3-5-23

Can You Be More Specific? When you are in your Prayer Chair asking for divine guidance, wouldn’t it be great if God provided a laundry list of specific things you should do? Strangely, God sometimes chooses to be mysterious…and even ambiguous…when we ask for guidance. The same happened to Abram in the Genesis …

What’s Tempting You? – 2/26/23

We all know what it is like to be tempted…temptations are everywhere!  And did you ever notice that temptations feel even stronger during weak and vulnerable times?  In this Sunday’s Gospel lesson we learn that Jesus was tempted by the Devil when he was at his weakest moments of feeling hungry, …

Fourth Sunday in Advent – 12-18-2022

 “What is YOUR role?” A long time ago, an ordinary carpenter named Joseph was sleeping, when a dream changed his life…and the dream changed the course of history…forever.  In the dream, an angel announced that Joseph’s role would suddenly transform.  Joseph was about to become the earthly guardian of the …

Kingly Authority — 11-17-22

Jesus once said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me…let’s live every aspect of our lives in joyful obedience to what the “King” demands.  A generous and loving life is just what King Jesus is asking of us. VISITORS – please sign the guest book …

Good Old fashioned Praise 10-09-22

Did you know that praising God improves one’s brain chemistry, lowers blood pressure, and contributes to overall improvements in health and well-being? This Sunday, Pastor Jack will highlight stories from the Bible which focus on two men who turn back to God…with praise in their hearts…and experience complete joy! This …