When was the last time you climbed a tree? I was never very good at it. Gravity always seemed to be an obstacle for me that I couldn’t overcome. This week, we take a look at a guy who climbed a tree just to get a look at Jesus. If you grew up attending church, you’re probably humming that Sunday School song now. Join us this Sunday as we see how the Gospel writer, Luke, continues to frame the passionate and persistent encounters people have with Jesus.
Read MoreI was at the eye doctor last week, and after ordering new glasses and a series of unfortunate events, I was left thinking: I just want to see clearly. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series, Jesus Encounters, with a look at “Seeing Clearly.”
Read MoreThis week, we will continue our Jesus Encounters series by looking at Jesus’ encounter with the rich ruler in Luke 18:18–27. Throughout the Gospel accounts, we see Jesus meeting people in all kinds of places—one-on-one, in crowds, along the road, and in the privacy of homes. Yet every encounter reveals something about who Jesus is, what He came to do, and what it means to follow Him.
Read MoreWe continue our summer series exploring what would happen if we had an encounter with Jesus the way He did with those we read about in the gospels. How would our lives be impacted if we knew Jesus was looking us in the eyes and speaking to us? Don’t miss this Sunday as we explore how Jesus shows us that “God is Greater Than …”.
Read MoreIn Jesus, God takes dead things and brings new life to them. What we believe is dead, is made alive through Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior. Easter Sunday gives us the greatest news we could ever imagine—that death comes to life in Jesus.
Read MoreWhen we offer our worship, do we expect Jesus to return the favor and make us healthy, happy, and prosperous? Or do we worship Him simply because He is the Christ—the Son of the Living God—who alone is worthy of our praise?
Join us this Sunday as we continue our series titled “A View to the Cross” learning about some important lessons from Jesus as we approach Easter Sunday.
Read MoreMany of us have been encouraged to “take Jesus with you” into every area of our lives—work, home, school, etc. While that’s not necessarily a bad idea, Jesus’ original idea is much better.
Join us this Sunday as we continue our series titled “A View to the Cross” learning about some important lessons from Jesus as we approach Easter Sunday.
Read MoreDo you remember the greatest gift you ever received as a kid—the one given with so much love and thought that it stayed with you long after the wrapping paper was gone? Scripture tells us that God’s greatest gift was given the same way, from a heart of deep love and with our very best in mind. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,” a Savior born not just for a moment, but for eternity.
This Christmas, the question isn’t whether the gift has been given—but whether we’re willing to open it and truly receive the good news of great joy.
Read MoreThis week, we look at the idea of HOPE that at times feels so fragile in the world we live in.
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