Confession
My first step to freedom is found in my confession. When I realize that I am not God, and admit that I cannot control my tendency to do the wrong thing on my own. Pastor Chris reminds us of the power of confessing our sins one to another.
Cheerful Giving
God cares more about out attitude towards giving than about the amount given. Paul called the church to excel in the grace of giving, and to match their eager desire with their means. We are still called to give what we have determined in our heart, and with joy.
Overflow Week 1
Appearances
Easter
The resurrection of Jesus proves that he can resurrect my life. Pastor Chris speaks about the three questions asked by his followers after Jesus runs again. Who will roll the stone away? Why do you look for the living among the dead. What possibly could have happened? He is risen.
Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing
The twelve greatest words were spoken by Jesus on the cross. On the cross Jesus expressed care for others, expressed love for the lost, and expressed grace to sinners. During his suffering Jesus expressed his heart for people.
Palm Sunday
We are all Accountable to God for how we choose to respond to Jesus. Jesus wept when he saw that some would witness and testify of him and would would reject him shortly after and some would fail to believe who he was. Some of us though, still choose to witness and testify through faith in response to who Christ is.
A Midnight Trial of a King
Simon Peter and the Terrible, Horrible, No good, very bad day
Judas
Pastor Gayland walks through Luke chapter 22 with us. Highlighting the choice that Judas made, and that each of us make when we know who Jesus is. Will we follow Jesus or ally ourselves with evil.
Travailing Prayer
Welcome to the Festival
Watch and Pray
Pastor Chris unpacks Jesus’ words in Luke, chapter 21. We are to watch out, stand firm, stand up, be careful, watch and pray, because no one knows when Jesus is coming back, We do know that Jesus is coming back. Am I ready for Jesus to return? What responsibility do I have until then, and how can I prepare for that moment.
Lions
Josh Nelson elaborates on the story of Daniel and the lions that he faced. Each of us face lions in our lives, promoting fear, isolation and discouragement. But we serve the Lion of Judah and the lamb of God. In difficult times we reach for Jesus, reach with faith, reach out to community and the encouragement it brings.
Between Two Worlds
Pastor Dan Leads us through Jesus message about the Roman coin. We are caught between two worlds, but Christ has called us to resist the bait of the world, obey authority and give our allegiance to the eternal kingdom of Christ.
Parable of the Vineyard
Pastor Gayland reminds us of the five beliefs we can draw from the Parable of the Vineyard in Luke 20. If we believe these things how do our lives reflect them?
Seekers and Believers
Pastor Gayland Reads out of Luke 20, encouraging us to consider the evidence of who Jesus is. Seekers can prayer a simple prayer, “God, if you’re there, and you really exist, show yourself to me.”
Christmas Eve Service
True and lasing peace is found in the person of Jesus!
advent of ljoy
The advent of Christ brings Joy. Joy is found in the good news that Jesus is come. We experience joy when we see, hear and experience fellowship with Christ.