Teachings

Topics of general interest.

All four gospels were written to help maintain the purity of the gospel. Each of them complement one another even though they are written from a different viewpoint. Mark is a no-nonsense action-oriented guy so it's no wonder his gospel is like being shot out of a cannon.  His gospel is the shortest and contains more conversation about His miracles as opposed to the parables. As we journey through Mark's gospel our hope is that we will love and appreciate the gospel at an even deeper level.

If you’ve ever wondered if the Bible is too ancient for current times then look no further. In this series we will look into the book of Habakkuk which reads like the morning paper of today. Trouble internationally, decay nationally and the faith of the prophet is challenged. Join us on this journey of faith that needs to be exercised in these troubling days.

Romans is a book about the heart of the gospel, that maintains the purity of the gospel so that the gospel can be received in our lives and proclaimed accurately. You get the point, the book is Gospel-centered and is so needed in our "believe whatever feels good" culture. Join us as we travel through Romans through the Spring season

The love that would leave the safe confines of heaven to live among those who don't want you to be there is a supernatural kind of love. This is the wonder of the love of Jesus. It is a love he instills IN US, WITH US, FOR US and that SAVES US. Come along this December as we contemplate the Wonder of His Love.

Just before Jesus ascends into heaven, he says those last words that have echoed through the ages as a mandate for all those who would follow after him. " You shall be my witnesses" The early church understood this to be a foundational part of what it means to follow Christ, so what has happened? Is it an option? How do I do it? What will people think? In this series we hope you will be equipped and empowered to be a witness as we take a fresh look at a powerful mandate.

In Jesus, Mercy took on flesh. God coming to us to help us in our distress and misery as well as taking the brunt of what we rightly deserve. In this series we will take a fresh look at mercy from the view of Herod, Mary, Joseph and the Magi. When rightly understood, mercy along with grace is a game changer.

True faith is essential for us to experience all God has for us in this life. We need faith in what God has said to us is true and reliable. There is the faith that results in rest for what God has and is doing as well as the faith required to entrust the future to His care. In this series, we will get to the practical implications of faith as it was lived out in the saints of old. Hebrews chapter eleven will be our text and we invite you to join us on this faith journey.

Life is hard, life is messy and life can be complicated. This is Real Life. The Psalms reveal these truths are nothing new and in fact, there can be joy and peace in the midst of whatever life throws our way. In this series, we will get real and talk about Life, a life that isn't easy but definitely worth living.

Jesus told his disciples, "..I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go I will send Him to you." John 16:7. There seems to be much confusion regarding the Spirit-filled life and what it looks like in our everyday lives. It's crucial that we have a firm understanding of the Holy Spirit's role and how we can walk in the power He provides. In this series we will dive into our understanding and application of Spirit Filled living.

Everyday we are faced with myriads of decisions that can be based on one of two perspectives. Human understanding or divine wisdom. Solomon shares his wisdom with us concerning everyday life. How can the big decisions and small ones be shared by the wisdom of God?

We are at a pivotal point in the life of our church. Continue on as business as usual or trust God for something greater than ourselves. We could call it our ALL IN moment. We see these types of moments in the life of the church throughout scripture. In fact, Jesus went all in for us so we can go all in for him. These ALL IN moments require faith, courage, overcoming fear and navigating through obstacles. Join us as we go ALL IN!

"Let them know that is is your hand, that you, Lord have done it." Psalm 109:27

The book of Judges may have been written some 3500 years ago but human nature still remains the same. The struggle of the people of God continues to be the struggle we face today. Is God worthy of our full trust? Will he remain faithful to us? How have the idols of our age tainted our faith? Judges is an honest look at a broken people and a faithful God. Join us as look into this powerful book and the implications it holds for us today.

Hidden in the Old Testament is this short 3 chapter book of Habakkuk. Don't let it's shortness fool you for loaded within its pages are some questions that we all struggle with from time to time in this fallen world. Is God unfair? Is God silent? Is God hidden? Why do my prayers seem to go unanswered? The prophet is honest as he wrestles with God and so must we. Join us as we wrestle together with these tough questions of life.