This week Pastor Lisa discusses Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, focusing on his choice to ride a donkey rather than a war horse - symbolizing his humility and peaceful intentions. The sermon emphasizes how God often chooses humble, ordinary vessels (like the donkey) to carry out His purposes, drawing parallels to how Christians today are called to carry Christ's presence int...  Read More

Jesus calls us to be both salt and light in the world - distinctive influences that preserve goodness and illuminate darkness while maintaining our unique Christian identity. This powerful teaching from the Sermon on the Mount challenges us to live differently than the culture around us. Salt in biblical times served as both a preservative and symbol of covenant relationships. As Christians, we ar...  Read More

"How to Change Your World" This week's sermon focuses on Jesus's teaching from the Sermon on the Mount where He calls His followers to be 'salt and light' in the world. Pastor Bill emphasizes that Christians are called to be in the world but not of it - maintaining their distinct identity while positively influencing those around them. Through various examples including Dwight L. Moody, Billy Grah...  Read More

The Sermon on the Mount contains Jesus' first public discourse and is considered the most well-known sermon of all time. These teachings, known as the Beatitudes, provide insights into living a blessed and abundant life - one without shame or guilt, walking in partnership with God. The Beatitudes (from Latin meaning "beautiful attitudes" or "be happy attitudes") are found in Matthew 5:1-12. They o...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. Dr. Shuler explains how these teachings provide insights into living a blessed and abundant life, describing them as 'beautiful attitudes' or 'be happy attitudes.' He emphasizes that true happiness comes from God and is deeper than temporary pleasures, contrasting with declining happiness rates in modern soc...  Read More

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego provides powerful lessons about standing firm in faith during times of pressure and persecution. These three young Jewish men faced an impossible choice - bow to a pagan idol or face death in a fiery furnace. Their response demonstrates unwavering faith and trust in God regardless of the outcome. These events took place during the Babylonian exile, when...  Read More

The sermon focuses on Daniel chapter 3, specifically the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego facing the fiery furnace. Pastor Julie draws parallels between their experience as exiles in Babylon and modern Christians navigating challenging circumstances while maintaining their our. She emphasizes how these men refused to compromise their beliefs even when faced with death, choosing to trust Go...  Read More

When Jesus encountered fishermen washing their nets after a fruitless night of work, He turned their ordinary day into an extraordinary demonstration of His power and purpose. This powerful story teaches us about faith, obedience, and God's ability to work in seemingly hopeless situations. The fishermen were washing their nets - a clear sign they had released all expectation of catching anything t...  Read More

This week's sermon discusses the biblical story of Jesus calling Peter and other fishermen to be his disciples, found in Luke 5:1-11. Pastor Bill uses this narrative to encourage believers not to give up on their spiritual aspirations and dreams, even when they feel they've exhausted all possibilities. He emphasizes how Jesus met the fishermen in their everyday work environment and transformed the...  Read More

Life often presents unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and questioning God's presence. Through the story of Elisha and a widow facing dire circumstances, we discover powerful truths about how God works in our lives. The story begins with a widow whose husband, a faithful servant of God, had died. She faced losing her sons to slavery due to debt. Despite her family's faithf...  Read More

This week's sermon focuses on the story of Elisha and the widow's oil from 2 Kings 4. Through this narrative, Pastor Bill emphasizes how God uses what we already have to create miracles in our lives, rather than requiring something new. The message highlights the importance of not limiting God's blessings and being obedient to His calling, while also addressing how God can use our past experiences...  Read More

In a world seeking solid foundations, understanding how to live counter-culturally as Christians has never been more important. The concept of operating in the "opposite spirit" provides powerful insights into how we can reflect Christ's character and transform challenging situations. Operating in the opposite spirit means responding to negative situations or treatment with an intentionally contra...  Read More