I. Jesus Tells the Story of a Man and His Two Sons – The younger son desired his share of the estate. – With his inheritance in hand, he left his father in search of happiness. – However, his joy was fleeting, and his resources quickly dwindled....
Join us for our midweek Lenten service as we continue to explore the profound depth of God’s gift of forgiveness. In tonight’s message, we turn to the heartfelt words of Psalm 51 and the story of King David. Though David had it all, God saw beyond the surface and...
One of the reasons Jesus called himself the Son of Man is the name’s vagueness. The title can simply mean “human”; this is the way the prophet Ezekiel seems to be using it during the many times he refers to himself in this way. There is no possible way this seemingly...
The Gospel for the day talks about a farmer who spares a barren tree for one year. Caiaphas, the high priest at Jesus time, was barren for almost 20 years and yet God spared him. We'll look at Caiaphas's place in history, his role in the death of Jesus, and...
Sin weighs heavily on us, bringing consequences and hurt. But in Psalm 38, we see both the depth of our need and the richness of God's mercy. As we reflect on this passage, we’ll explore how the Law reveals our sin, the suffering Jesus endured on our behalf, and...
The Property Team invites and encourages all members that are able to join in the Spring Work Day scheduled for Wednesday, March 26. There will be something for everyone. Spring Work Day is a great family service opportunity as there will be inside and outside...
The Lenten season gives us an important opportunity each year to focus our attention on the cross of Christ. Among us, the cross is a beautiful symbol—we wear crosses, display them in our churches, and place them in cemeteries. But why is the cross so central to our...
In our midweek worship service, we reflect on Psalm 32 and the profound truth of God's gift of forgiveness. By nature, we tend to hide from God, fearing that if He knew who we really are, He would reject us. Yet, this hiding only leads to spiritual and physical...
Because love is not primarily an emotional disposition toward someone else but is instead about self-sacrificial actions, trust is baked into such a relationship. We come to know and love someone precisely by trusting in that person enough to get close enough to live...
Have you ever felt unseen—like no one truly notices or understands what you’re going through? We are reminded that our God is the God who sees. From the very beginning, He has always been watching over His people with love and compassion. In the garden of Eden, God...
