A new year brings excitement of new plans, goals, and hopes. But a new year is also an unknown frontier; what will the year have in store? What should we do or where should we go? 2019 was a challenging year in the life of our church, full of change and transition. We made it
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Do You Hear What I Hear? – December 2019
We know the songs and sing the carols all about the blessed angels and the message they came to bring on that first Christmas. Hark the herald angels sing, angels we have heard on high, it came upon the midnight clear… but do we still hear their songs today? Can we still hear their message
All Things – November 2019
In a month often dedicated to practicing gratitude and showing our thanksgiving for the many blessings in our lives, we remember the words of scripture teaching us to give thanks in all circumstances. Why are we called to do that? What does that really mean? And is that even possible? As we recognize that we
Consider the Birds – October 2019
We live in uncertain times. The future is always uncertain, so it is easy to worry over what tomorrow will bring, fear the unknown, and doubt God’s provision through it all. How can we learn to trust God’s promises, power, and protection? How can we trust God to provide all that we need in this
Second Nature – September 2019
New seasons give way to opportunities to develop new habits. In our fast-paced, chaotic, anxious world, how are we developing good, spiritual habits? In the midst of others’ expectations, how can we find peace in God’s presence? We all have habits, rhythms and practices that structure our lives in certain ways. But are they good
Summer Drive-In – Summer 2019
Did you ever notice how the stories we tell all in some way reflect the gospel? Whether it’s about good versus evil, or discovering your hidden beauty, sacrificing for the sake of love, or even the classic underdog story where the poor, the meek, and the lowly claim victory in the end… the reason these stories
When We Gather – Summer 2019
All throughout the story of Acts we see the power of God showing up in amazing ways wherever the apostles gathered. People were healed, chains were broken, and more and more were added to the number of those who believed. Jesus taught that where two three are gathered in his name, there he is also.
Farewell Tour – June 2019
Join us in sending forth two of our beloved pastors as they follow the call of God to new appointments. Listen in as Ashlee Adkins and Brian Ebel give their final messages in this most bittersweet of series… the Farewell Tour 2019. listen hear more + subscribe Want to hear more? Check out our Previous
Jonah: The Reluctant Missionary – June 2019
God calls us all. Sometimes he calls us to unexpected places at unexpected times in unexpected ways. Jonah experienced this. How can we embrace God’s purposes with joy and fulfill the plan for our lives? Join us this June as we dive into the life and calling of Jonah. listen hear more + subscribe Want
Abundance (Live Generously) – Spring 2019
All of us want to live an abundant life, but not all of us feel like we’re living in it. Jesus came that we would live abundantly, so where is the disconnect between that promise and our everyday life? Scripture teaches us that with the measure we give we will receive, pressed down, shaken together,