Beyond Sunday Morning.

God's faithfulness is a constant theme throughout Scripture. Even in moments when we feel alone or burdened, God saturates us with His presence and brings miracles and power into our lives. Today, we'll explore how Jesus used stories—specifically parables—to communicate profound truths about God's kingdom. The narrative of God's faithfulness has been passed down from generation to generation since...

In this week's sermon, Pastor Bill explores the power of parables in Matthew 13, focusing on Jesus' teaching style and the parable of the sower. The message emphasizes how God is the sower, His Word is the seed, and our hearts are the soil. Pastor Bill explains the four types of soil (path, rocky ground, thorny ground, and good soil) and connects them to four rabbinic listening techniques (Peshat,...

John the Baptist stands as one of the most mysterious and fascinating individuals in Scripture. While many of us might only remember him as the strange desert dweller who ate locusts and wild honey, Jesus called him "the greatest born of woman." This extraordinary accolade from Jesus should make us pause and consider what made John so remarkable. John the Baptist was born to Zechariah, a priest, a...

This week's sermon explores the life and ministry of John the Baptist, whom Jesus called the greatest person ever born of a woman. Pastor Bill delves into John's early life, his role as the one who introduced Jesus to the world, and his eventual imprisonment and death. A key focus is on how John handled doubt and questioning while in prison, and how even great spiritual leaders can experience mome...

God is writing a story in your life, and there's a reason why you're exactly where you are right now. When we live out our faith, we become part of something much bigger than ourselves. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was once asked about the secret to his success. His one-word response? "Others." His life's work centered on serving people through "soup, soap, and salvation" - a miss...