What's Cookin'?
Do You Know What Time It Is?
August 14, 2022 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht • John 16—17
Timing is absolutely essential is most areas of life. Whether cooking, comedy, investing, or athletics, to miss proper timing is the path to disaster. The Bible constantly teaches on the importance of knowing the times. Life throws changes at us, and changing times require wise responses. The question is simple: “Do you know the times?”
Worthy to be Praised
August 7, 2022 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Exodus 3:13–14
Have you ever struggled to find the right word to describe something or someone? The greater the depth of something, the harder it is to describe with language. Now think about the infinite depths of God and how inadequate language is in describing who God is. And yet in our limitations of language, it is important to declare who our God is.
Please Stop the Ride; I'd Like to Get Off!
July 31, 2022 • John Gregory • Matthew 8:23–27
Have you ever wished life had a “pause button”? Have you ever wished you could step out of a situation or circumstance and choose a different path? Most of us have. Jesus often uses difficult and even painful events in our lives to reveal truth and grow our faith. Learning to navigate these encounters is an important part of spiritual maturity.
Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name
July 17, 2022 • Dr. Bob Andrews • Matthew 6:9–13
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. There is so much we can learn from just these eight words. God is a good Father, not just to me, but to each of us. God is in heaven, and His name is holy. If we know that these statements are true, why are we not boldly and confidently sharing that truth? As Christians, we should have a burning desire to share about our good Father with the world around us.
Community
July 10, 2022 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Acts 2:42–47, 1 Peter 5:8
4. Community July 10, 2022 / Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 5:8 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” This wisdom that comes from Jesus alerts the disciple to a real spiritual war that is consistently being waged. How then does the follower of Jesus position him or herself to win the fight?
Communion
June 26, 2022 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • 1 Corinthians 10:16–17
The Greek word for communion, κοινωνία, has different definitions, but a list would include partnership, participation, and fellowship. God, in all His goodness, invites us to come and receive life from Him. When we receive, we become participants. What an incredible offering! Will you receive His invitation to the table and participate?
Broken Cisterns, Living Water, and Wells
June 19, 2022 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Jeremiah 2:13
One of the essential needs of survival is water. Water is necessary for life. Jesus and many other biblical authors use water to symbolize the spiritual life. Water in the spiritual life is also essential. We all need a source. Where are you drawing your water from? Cisterns? Wells? Or living waters?
