Sermons

Why are we not beamed up to heaven when we are saved? Why does God leave us in a broken and corrupt world to be tempted and hurt? WhatWhy are we not beamed up to heaven when we are saved? Why does God leave us in a broken and corrupt world to be tempted and […]

Is the Bible true?  Is it accurate?  Is it trustworthy?  Are there textual variants?  Why are there so many versions?  Can we be sure that what we have now is what was originally written?  Can we know that what is written is historically accurate?  Can we know for certain that the words of the Bible […]

We are strangers in a strange land.  Some times we are more aware of it other times we convince ourselves that we do fit in here.  God calls us to live distinct lives as an example to others that there is something different, something more, something better out there for them to expereince.  The church […]

Community is less of a spice and more like the stew to which all the other spices are added.  It is in community that we are able to find those who will be our editor, dreamer, protégé and encourager.  It is in community that we make ourselves available to others to be a mentor, defender, […]

Life looks and feels a lot different when you know you have someone who will be on your side no matter what.  You can move forward with much greater confidence when you know someone’s got your back!

When times are tiring and the light at the end of the tunnel starts to fade we all need someone who will come along side us and say “You can do it!  Don’t give up!”

Admit it,  every now and then, what you really need is someone to come along and give you a good kick in the backside to prompt you get up, get out and get done what you need to do. 

Worship Reality #4:  Worship is formative.  We cannot enter into the presence of God and leave without being changed by the experience. 

Worship Reality #3: Worship is expressionate (a passionate expression).  When we limit our worship to a series of  purely intellectual activities we miss the energy and invigoration that being in the presence of God Almighty brings.

Worship Reality #2 – Worship is Inspired by Awe: Worship is meant to be reverent.  When we gain the proper perspective on who we are in relation to who God is we are unavoidably filled with a sense of awe.