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. […]
We Have Found the Messiah — David Mensah (14 Jun 2015)
We were pleased to have David and Brenda Mensah with us this weekend. This morning, David took us through Scripture to remind us that Jesus is the Lamb of God. He challenged us to share this exciting news with those around us and encouraged us with stories of God’s work in Ghana. See below for […]
The Marks of a Christian — Bob Whitaker (7 Jun 2015)
The Epistles of John make it clear that not everyone who claims to be a Christian is actually a Christ-follower. According to the Apostle John there are three distinguishing characteristics of a Christian – belief, obedience and love. Those three words might sound like the title for a popular book but before we use them […]
Breaking It Down — Dan Waugh (31 May 2015)
From 1 Peter. In his letters, Peter reminds the church of two essential aspects of her identity. First, in relation to God, she is his chosen people, a holy nation. Second, in relation to the world, the church is a sojourning, pilgrim people – a people in exile longing for home. Both aspects of our […]
James: A Living Faith in Christ — Josiah Leuenberger (24 May 2015)
This letter was written from the heart of a pastor deeply concerned with the hearts and minds of the people of his congregation and their ability to live authentically in light of what God has accomplished through Christ. James offers encouragement, through both empathy and tough love, to people who desperately need it.
James: A Living Faith in Christ — Josiah Leuenberger (24 May 2015)
This letter was written from the heart of a pastor deeply concerned with the hearts and minds of the people of his congregation and their ability to live authentically in light of what God has accomplished through Christ. James offers encouragement, through both empathy and tough love, to people who desperately need it.
It’s All About Jesus — Bob Whitaker (17 May 2015)
When Jesus met two disciples on the way to Emmaus, “he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.” We don’t know who wrote the Book of Hebrews but whoever it was took a page from the teaching of Jesus on that day. The writer of Hebrews essentially says the whole […]
Staff Meeting Devotional May 12, 2015
“The Bread of Life” “Christ had been exiled to Sunday mornings in our lives…We build him a temple but we live in our own houses… We must recognize that He makes fundamental claims on our entire being.
A Subversive Revolution — Bob Whitaker (10 May 2015)
From Paul’s letter to Philemon. Listen in as we take a closer look at what Paul is asking of Philemon and company when he requests that they receive Onesimus back into their community.
A Celebration of the Life of Eric Detwiler (6 May 2015)
We are saddened by the loss the Detwiler family has experienced at the passing of their son Eric. They desire to share the testimony of God’s love and grace that was evident at his funeral service and hope it will encourage others.
