Jesus: The Lord of Mercy and Grace Has anybody ever presented you with the “Bad News/Good News” dichotomy? Well, the Bible is quite clear on this one… The bad news: God hates sin. The good news: God loves the sinner. There is a wideness in God’s mercy. Join Pastor Jack this …
When you think about Jesus, do you think about Jesus as existing at the beginning of human history? Co-creating the universe along with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit? This Sunday, Pastor Jack will explore a reading from the New Testament Book of Hebrews…a reading which deals with …
Pray Frequently We’ve often heard Pastor Jack speak about the benefits of prayer. In fact, he often says, “I need prayer like I need air”. In this Sunday’s assigned New Testament reading, the apostle James also highlights the value of prayer in everyday life. Listen to the message…learn what James teaches …
“Avoid Selfish Ambition” Do you know any ambitious people? Those on a fast track toward success? This Sunday Pastor Jack explores what the New Testament Book of James teaches about ambition. According to James, there is no problem with hard work, or with being the “early bird who gets the worm’.. …
“Taming the Tongue” Did you ever meet certain people who apparently have no verbal filters? They say whatever they’re thinking with little to no regard for the feelings of others? In this Sunday’s sermon, “Taming the Tongue”, Pastor Jack will explore what the NT Book of James outlines as destructive and harmful speech…and …
“Why the Big Secret?” Did you ever notice when reading the Gospels that Jesus often preferred his ministry to be shrouded in mystery and hidden in secret? Why did Jesus often command others to “tell no one” about the powerful miracles? Why was Jesus often ducking in and out of large …
“Within You, Without You” Have you ever wondered how much the average American spends on beauty products in a lifetime? The amount is staggering! However, according to Jesus, you can start looking much better on the outside for free… when you work on the feelings and thoughts you have on …
“TO WHOM SHALL WE GO?” How do you know you’re living a fulfilled life? Is it defined by the size of your bank account? The type of house you own? Vacations to exotic places? Join Pastor Jack this Sunday for his sermon “To Whom Shall We Go”. Pastor will highlight a …
“Turning the Focus Back on God” When you’re faced with enormously challenging circumstances, what is the first thing you do? Get overwhelmed? Question your abilities? Look for help? Lose sleep? Our Gospel lesson focuses on Mary when she first learned she would become the most important human in salvation history. Instead of becoming …
RALLY DAY PICNIC – on Sun., Sept. 12 at the conclusion of service. Nancy Wood is leading the event and has placed sign up sheets on the table in the narthex. She is in need of: salad/sides, desserts, folks to set up on Sat. 9/11 at 5 p.m., folks to clean up and …