Beyond Sunday Morning.

The concept of God as our Heavenly Father is one of the most powerful truths in Scripture. Beyond anything we've ever done or said, God loves us deeply and unconditionally. He is righteous, yet incredibly loving—present to touch our hearts in ways we might not expect. In our society, there's been a push toward gender neutrality, even in some Bible translations that refer to God as a "divine parent...

The sermon focuses on understanding and experiencing God's love as a Heavenly Father. The pastor emphasizes that God's love is unconditional, present, and active in our lives, using the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate God's loving, compassionate nature. He contrasts this with misconceptions of God as distant or judgmental, encouraging listeners to embrace God's fatherly love and care in ...

When Jesus encounters Matthew, a despised tax collector, we see a powerful example of how God views us versus how the world labels us. Matthew's story reveals important truths about identity, purpose, and the transformative power of following Jesus. Matthew was a tax collector - one of the most hated professions in Jesus' day. Tax collectors were seen as sellouts who collaborated with the Roman op...

This week's sermon focuses on Matthew's transformation from a despised tax collector to a valued disciple of Jesus, using his story to illustrate the power of paradigm shifts and identity in Christ. Pastor Bill emphasizes how Jesus saw beyond Matthew's occupation and reputation to recognize him as a 'gift of God,' demonstrating how God can transform lives when we embrace our true identity in Him. ...

Jesus came down from the mountainside after delivering the Sermon on the Mount, and what followed was a powerful demonstration of putting His teachings into action. The transition from learning about God's kingdom to actually living it out is what transforms our faith from mere knowledge into life-changing power. When Jesus finished teaching the Beatitudes and other principles in His famous sermon...