Love is Self-Less – 4-21-24

Love is Self-LessThis Sunday, Pastor Jack starts a four-part sermon series, “Love Letters From God”- a deeper exploration into the New Testament Book of 1 John.  The first sermon deals with selfless love.  In other words, placing the needs of others ahead of your own needs.  Can you think of a few …

Opening Our Minds – 4-14-24

Opening Our MindsAccording to the Bible, one day Jesus sat down with his disciples and “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures”.  Wouldn’t it be great if Jesus did the same for us?  Well … the Holy Spirit promises to enlighten us when we read the Bible … so … …

A Healthy Doubt – 4-07-24

Is there room for doubt in a believer’s spirit?  Can doubt actually strengthen faith … in the long run?  This Sunday’s Gospel reading focuses on Thomas, otherwise known as “Doubting Thomas” and concludes with the now-famous words of Jesus, “Blessed are those who have NOT seen and yet have come to believe”.  …

Now you SEE Him – 3-31-24

Now you SEE HimFor almost 2,000 years critics and skeptics have attempted to discredit eyewitness testimonies regarding the validity of the resurrection of Christ.  Yet … according to the Scriptures, Jesus appeared as the RISEN Christ on several occasions and to several different witnesses (including his appearance to  five hundred witnesses at a single …

Destiny – 3-24-24

DestinyPalm Sunday is the inauguration of Holy Week(beginning 3/24).  In his Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jack will explore Biblical prophecies and how they all came true in the life of Jesus during the events and circumstances of that fateful seven days in Jerusalem.  Everything played out according to the predictions …

Fifth Sunday in Lent – 3-17-24

SAVE THE DATES: EASTER EGG HUNT– Date changed to Sunday, March 24 with hunts at 2 and 3 p.m. Please spread the word and invite your friends and family! THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – need to be directed before March 31. In 2023, we received $1,298.00 from this program! Please contact …

Your Purpose – 3-10-24

Your Purpose?   For thousands of years humans have been asking the existential question:  “What is our purpose for living on this planet?”  Scientists have some answers; anthropologists include their theories … but what does God say about all this?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he unpacks the Biblical insights for humanity’s …

Keeping God in First Place – 3-3-24

Keeping God in First Place  We often get so busy in our day-to-day lives that we forget the importance of devotion to God.  We sometimes feel too busy to pray, too busy to read the Scriptures…even too busy to attend worship services.  The Scriptures remind us to be aware of this …

Why Is It So Complicated? – 2-25-24

Why Is It So Complicated?  A long time ago, the disciples often found themselves confused whenever Jesus spoke in parables or whenever Jesus illustrated complicated theological principles.  Are we any different?  Who among us can comprehend the mind of God?  Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he delivers his message, “Why …

Tempted … Again? – 2-18-24

Tempted … Again?  This Sunday (2/18) is the first Sunday in the liturgical season of Lent.  Did you know the assigned Gospel reading each year on this Sunday highlights the temptation of Christ by Satan? … and then expands to explore temptations which lure us away from God.  In his message, “Tempted … …