October 6, 2024 • Gabe McGinness • Philippians 3:12–16
How do we 'keep the faith' when circumstances overwhelm us? In "Press On," Gabe McGinness, Student Ministries Director, brings an encouraging message from the Book of Philippians talking about about life's ups, downs, and in-betweens—all of its different seasons that require us to press on with patience and intentionality.
Undignified (2 Samuel 6) | Pastor Bobby Gore
September 22, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • 2 Samuel 6:12–23
Elder Pastor Bobby Gore shares a devotional teaching on choosing what’s better rather than being bitter. The message comes from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20samuel%206%3a%2012-23&version=niv and is titled “Undignified." This passage of Scripture is where King David returns the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem and the encounter he had with his first wife.
Turning Point (Luke 17:11-19) | Pastor Bobby Gore
September 1, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Luke 17:11–19
Pastor Bobby Gore, will shares a devotional titled "Turning Point" from the Gospel of Luke around the theme of gratitude. In this passage, Jesus healed ten men of leprosy. As we devote the day to gratitude in worship, we will see the story of an unlikely person coming back to give thanks, honor, and praise to the One who has blessed us all.
Go with God's Flow | Gabe McGinness
August 18, 2024 • Gabe McGinness
Student Ministries Director Gabe McGinness talks about how we can look at a systematic approach to following Jesus Christ and evangelism by discussing Jesus’ life, who Jesus was, who we are, and what Jesus wants us to do.
Parables: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector | Pastor Bobby Gore
July 21, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Luke 18:9–14
Pastor Bobby Gore teaches from the Gospel of Luke, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+18%3a9-14&version=niv). The heart of the message is about prayer, humility, and the disposition we have toward others and the heart we pray from.
Defense and Spiritual Warfare | 1 Peter 3:8-22
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • 1 Peter 3:8–22
Pastor Bobby Gore brings a special message titled “Defense and Spiritual Warfare” from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+peter+3%3a8-22&version=niv. It contains a key verse for apologists, those who publicly defend the faith showing that we have a reasonable faith and it ends with Peter using a culturally popular story that sounds bizarre to the modern reader, but has a theological payoff that directly ties into Baptism.
Washed Away | Psalm 51
February 25, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Psalm 51
In this special Communion service, Pastor Bobby teaches from Psalm 51, a psalm of lament by King David after his transgressions with Bathsheba. As we read, study, and meditate on this Psalm, coming into God's presence with contrition, may He bring bring his powerful, intense, loving, and healing touch.
Parables, Parallels and Profit: Parable of the Bags of Gold | Matthew 25
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Matthew 25:14–30
Pastor Bobby teaches from Matthew 25:14-30 from the parable titled, "The Bags of Gold". Bobby will show us from the Scriptures what Jesus meant through this teaching about our life, lifestyle, and livelihood and being faithful (faith-filled) until He returns!
Prepared: Parable of the Ten Virgins | Matthew 25
January 14, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Matthew 25:1–13
Pastor Bobby Gore takes us through two Parables found in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2025&version=niv. This week will be “The Parable of the Ten Virgins” and the focus will be about preparing for Jesus’ return and how we, the church, are to act and react through the stewardship of our time, talents, and treasure.
Bold Thanks | Psalm 138
November 12, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Psalm 138, Matthew 6:25–34, John 16:33
A special Sunday service for worship and reflection, Pastor Bobby Gore brings a devotional message around the theme of gratitude titled, “Bold Thanks” based on Psalm 138. David preemptively thanks God for vindicating him before he is rescued from a dire situation. This message will embolden and encourage us no matter what troubles we are currently facing.
Seen and Unseen
May 28, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Genesis 15:1, John 1:18, Genesis 1:27, Numbers 11:6, Genesis 2:7
Pastor Bobby Gore shares a message about the attributes of God, reminding us that is He is immutable—unchanging in His character, His will, and His promises. Because He is unchanging we can trust in Him for eternity.
Obedience / James 2:14-26
June 25, 2023 • Gabe McGinness • James 2:14–26
Gabe McGinness, one of our young leaders, brings a message on "Obedience" from James 2:14-26, a section of Scripture that reminds us that though we are saved "Sola Fide" (by faith alone in the Cross), faith that is truly alive is evidenced by Spirit-filled and inspired works that bring Glory to God and His Love to others.
Sacred Space
May 7, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Genesis 6:1–4, Leviticus 16, 1 Timothy 4:8, 1 Corinthians 3:16–17, 1 Corinthians 3:9
Our Elder Pastor Bobby Gore walks us through Old and New Testament Scriptures to show us how 'sacred space' has moved from places to believers. God has made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through His Son Jesus and continues to work in us by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Holiness and Godliness / Colossians 3
April 16, 2023 • Brian Tressler • Colossians 2:13–15, Colossians 3:1–17, Philippians 4:8–9, Colossians 1:16–20
Elder Brian Tressler brings an encouraging message from Colossians: a reminder to live Spirit-filled lives as those dead to sin and alive to God, extending forgiveness as Christ forgave us, and having a posture of daily gratitude as we set our hearts and minds on things above.
Heart of the Father / Luke 15:11-32 (The Prodigal Son)
March 12, 2023 • Brian Tressler • Luke 15:11–32
Elder Brian Tressler brings us a message from Luke 15:11-32, the Parable of the Prodigal Son.