We have a strange relationship with kings. There is a part of each of us that wants a king, fascinated by their power and portrayal as heroes in our stories. There is another part of us, however, that rebels against the idea of a king, resenting the idea that they might lord over us and tell us how to live our lives. We love kings, but we seem to hate them at the same time. That, fundamentally, is the problem of a king.
But the fact is we need a king on an innate, spiritual level. God is the ultimate king, demonstrating complete authority over all things; yet as with any king, we pull away as part of our sinful desire to rule our own lives. If, however, we can learn to obey his commands, accept whatever he brings into our lives and look forward to the fulfillment of his kingdom, we can begin to experience the endless joy God intends for us as a part of his kingdom.
The Problem of a King
October 22, 2017 • Joe Coffey
How Zacchaeus Reimagined Happiness
April 21, 2024 • Mike Holwerda • Luke 19:1–10
In this stand alone message, Mike looks at the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. He will invite us to reimagine happiness and discover the surprising truth of where we can and cannot find it.
We Need Each Other to Listen to God
February 4, 2024 • Jim Colledge • Colossians 3:16
In this message, Pastor Jim speaks on our path to moving closer to Jesus and who he designed us to be as he walks us through Colossians 3:12-17. Pastor Jim will break down who you are becoming, how you are becoming, and what you are to do with who you have become- an evolution we experience as we become residents of the Kingdom of God.
Preparing for a Year of Listening
December 31, 2023 • Mark Lile • Matthew 6:16–18
In this message, Pastor Mark preached on preparing for a year of listening. He walked us through Matthew 6:16-18 the temptation of Jesus, to show how finely tuned Jesus was to hearing from God and obediently doing his will. What Jesus has for us is often blurred by what we think we need. The reading from Matthew will help us navigate his divine direction.