Miscellaneous
Projected Images & The Gospel
April 7, 2024 • Brandon Wolters • Genesis 1:26–27, Colossians 1:9–23
Most of us can agree that we deeply desire to be known, loved, and accepted. In the same breath, we also fear vulnerability or condemnation. What if people knew the real you, with all your sins, baggage, scars, and messes? Would they still love and accept you? It’s far easier to project an image of a trouble-free life than to let people see the real us. Join us this Sunday as we examine how the Gospel speaks to this issue.
Bad News, Good News
March 31, 2024 • Mike Waldrop • 1 Corinthians 15:12–23
Every year during Easter Sunday service we repeat the words “He is Risen” “He is Risen Indeed”. But what if he wasn’t? What would it mean to our faith if the resurrection never happened? And what does it tell us about God that it did? Join us on Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection and look at the “Bad News” if it didn’t happen, and the “Good News” because it did.
Good Friday
March 29, 2024 • Mike Waldrop
While we call it “Good Friday”, it’s not good Friday until Sunday morning. Join us as we remember the Crucifixion story, Communion, and the death of Christ. Join us as we mourn the price Christ paid for our eternal lives, and as we look with joy towards the Resurrection on Sunday morning.
When Hope Comes Calling
March 24, 2024 • Mike Waldrop • Matthew 21:1–16
If we’re totally honest with ourselves we may realize that there are times when our trust in Jesus seems to be all we hope for, and all we could ever hope for. There are times when we are assured of the grandeur of the eternity before us and the answer that gives us the ultimate good life. And yet, there are also times when it seems our faith is simply a burden to be carried. Join us this Palm Sunday as we consider the greatness of the one whose promises are true, and who carries our burden when we can’t.
If I were a car...
December 31, 2023 • Mike Waldrop • Psalm 139:1–6
The approaching New Year always reminds us to take personal inventory of how we are doing. Our cars have warning lights that give us a heads up about pending problems and let us know how they are doing. You are invited to join us and answer the question, “If I were a car what warning lights might be showing?” Is my battery low, am I getting too hot about too little? Am I deflated and need to be refilled? Has my vision become blurred and my washer fluid exhausted? And we consider these questions knowing we have a great God who is driven by His love for us to give us what we need to do and be His people.
The Spirit of Thanksgiving
November 19, 2023 • Mike Waldrop • Ephesians 5:15–21
It’s Thanksgiving and we’re all grateful for the holiday. But for those who follow Jesus, we are encouraged to be a grateful people whose lifestyles are characterized by giving thanks. Join us as we consider both the Scripture’s teaching, and the practical reasons for being a thankful people.
Culture Shock
April 30, 2023 • Mike Waldrop • Acts 1:1–11
“Culture Shock” – the impact of moving from one culture to another that is new and unfamiliar. Over time culture shock is adjusted to as people learn their new surroundings, make new friends, and learn the customs and practices of their new environment. Join us as Jesus gives us the power and the instructions to invite others into a new culture, and as we learn together to live celebrating the culture of His kingdom.
What Comes Next
April 23, 2023 • Luke 24:44–49
Have you ever taken children to an amusement park? No matter what rides you ride or snacks you eat they constantly want to know “What comes next?” As we consider Jesus’ words to His followers after Easter, they too wanted to know “what comes next?” But what comes next is grounded in what came before. But like the early followers, sometimes blinders keep us from seeing. Come improve your sight with us.
That's A Trip
April 16, 2023 • Mike Waldrop • Luke 24:13–43
When the holiday is over and everyone is back in their routines, do you feel more let down or more relieved? Does your focus return to the ups and downs and circumstances of life you were facing before the holiday? Or are you refreshed and more aware of the presence of the Lord in the routines of life? Join us Sunday as we look at the continued presence, patience and pointed challenges from Jesus as life goes on.