Self-Righteous Service vs. True Service (from Aug. 9 message)
9 Points to consider as we engage in works of compassion (from Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline): Self-righteous service relies on human effort, whereas true service flows out of a relationship with God. Self-righteous service is impressed with the “big deal,” whereas true service makes no distinction between the large and the small. Self-righteous service […]
The Good News as Justice — Bob Whitaker (16 Aug 2015)
From Luke 4:14-22. This week we will return to our theme passage and consider how the good news is about justice. In the words of the prophet Amos, “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.”
The Good News as Compassion — Bob Whitaker (9 Aug 2015)
From Luke 4:14-22. This week we return to our theme passage and consider how the good news is about compassion. Scripture teaches that God is the protector of the poor and needy. So, how are we called to participate in this particular activity of God?
The Good News as Redemption — Bob Whitaker (2 Aug 2015)
The good news about Jesus Christ is massive. Not only is it for everyone, it is about everything. As Christ followers, it is our responsibility to discover how to apply the good news to all of life. For the next three Sundays, we are going consider the expansive nature of the good news concerning Jesus […]
Abandoned — Dan Waugh (26 July 2015)
Pastor Dan brings the series Songs in the Night to a close with Psalm 44, which recounts the experience and prayer of the people of God as a whole after a bewildering defeat leaves them feeling abandoned by God. This Psalm has a lot to say to us, not only as individuals but as the […]
Downcast and Thirsty — John Mangrum (19 Jul 2015)
Mankind has struggled with depression through the ages. Even notable theologians and historical figures were not exempt from its effects. There are no easy answers as to its causes or its cures. What can we learn from the psalmist’s struggle in Psalms 42-43 that will encourage us or those we know who are currently in […]
Envy — John Mangrum (12 Jul 2015)
From Psalm 73. The Psalmist Asaph finds himself comparing his circumstances with the success of people who were not following God’s ways. How do we keep from letting this comparison game consume us?
Et tu, Brute? – Dan Waugh (5 Jul 2015)
This is the start of a four-week series, called “Songs in the Night” – a study of several psalms that prepare us for long, dark nights of the soul, periods of soul anguish. This week we’ll look at Psalm 55 and the pain caused by deep betrayal. Where do we find comfort when we’ve been […]
Lord of Heaven and Earth — Bob Whitaker (28 Jun 2015)
From Revelation 1:1-8. We usually consider prophecy to be words which predict future events. However, prophecy is more often about the present – a word from God concerning how we should live now. Such instructions are always connected to the past and the future. This is especially true in the book of Revelation, which quite […]
A Call to Persevere — Bob Whitaker (21 June)
From Jude 17-25. The final words of the Epistle of Jude summarize its message. There are many things that could distract us from following “the way, the truth and the life,” but God is faithful. If we keep ourselves in God’s love and wait for the mercy of Jesus Christ we will inherit eternal life. […]
