"Missing the Point"

Luke 11:37-54

Rev. Charlie Phillips

One lesson we’ve all learned and continue to learn in life is that we can work hard toward a specific goal and do all sorts of good and helpful things to achieve it, but still miss the ultimate point. All it takes is a slight deviation away from the main thing or the intended goal to lead us completely away from our objective. This struggle even finds its way into our faith. Join us this Sunday as we encounter Jesus dealing with the religious elites regarding this very issue.

"Pentecost: When the Gift Arrives"

Acts 2:1-4

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

Before his ascension, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem “for the promise of the Father” (Acts 1:4). Whether birthday gifts or Christmas presents, no one likes to wait for gifts. But the disciples had to wait, and it was worth it! For on the day we know as Pentecost, God opened the floodgates of heaven and poured out His Spirit with supernatural power. Join us Sunday for “Pentecost: When the Gift Arrives”!

"The Gift of Christ's Ascension"

Luke 24:50-53

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

Most often when we think of Jesus and gifts, we focus on His incarnation. Afterall, that’s what Christmas is all about, and Christmas is a terrific holiday in the life of the church. Jesus was born of a virgin. He was gifted from heaven. He condescended to save. At times, it can get a tad too sentimental, leaving some with an impartial picture of our Lord’s accomplishment. His often-overlooked ascension can serve as corrective; it affirms that Jesus achieved all that he came to do. Sunday, we will spotlight on Jesus’ departure and what it means for the child of God. Join us for “The Gift of Christ’s Ascension.”

"The Slender Nerve of Power"

Luke 11:1-13

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

We need a nervous system. Without a nervous system muscles don’t move. No walking, no running, no lifting, no standing – no power. A nervous system isn’t optional, and neither is prayer. Where there is a lack of prayer there will be a lack of power. Where prayer is found, there will be displays of God’s power. Charles Spurgeon said, “Prayer is the slender nerve that moveth the muscles of omnipotence.” Sunday, we go to the school of prayer with Jesus in our study of Luke. Join us for “The Slender Nerve of Power.”

"The Great Samaritan"

Luke 10:25-37

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

It’s probably the best known parable of Jesus. Whether or not one’s a Christian, most are familiar with the parable of The Good Samaritan. Many read this parable and think, ‘That’s what a Christian is!’ It’s not entirely wrong, but the thought seems to leave out quite a lot of things. Loving God and neighbor – helping the classmate, assisting the stranger – is all true but it’s not the full picture. Sunday, we’ll look at the whole passage, so that we might understand the full intent of Jesus’ parable. Join us for “The Great Samaritan”!

"Saved to Go!"

Luke 10:1-24

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

Jesus came on mission and He sends on mission. The ‘fields’ of some are on the other side of the world, for others, the other side of the street. Whether the assignment is a local neighborhood or a village in Nepal, a follower of Jesus is saved to go! Sunday, we continue our series in Luke’s gospel with an eye at learning from our Lord's sending of the seventy-two and its implications for us today. Join us!

"Captured by His Glory"

Luke 9:28-36

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

They walked many a dusty path with him. They knew his mother and brothers. They’d seen him tired, hungry, and exhausted. He’d always been the light of the world, but during his time on earth, the light was largely hidden, so that he seemed to be just an ordinary man – until the day he took Peter, James, and John with him up on a mountain where the Father pulled the curtain back and the light shown through. Sunday, we continue our study in Luke. Join us for “Captured by His Glory”!

"Satisfaction Now and Forever"

John 9:1-27

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

It’s the largest miracle Jesus ever did. The text says 5,000 men were involved, but there could have been 20,000 people there and Jesus fed them all. No one went home hungry. They all ate and were satisfied. We live in a world of people searching for satisfaction. It can only be found in one Person. Join us Sunday for “Satisfaction Now and Forever.”

"Easter is for Failures"

Luke 24:34

Rev. Dr. Stacey M. Cox

The loneliest, most distraught, man in Jerusalem when the sun broke the horizon Easter morning was Simon Peter. And it wasn’t close. The one who had bragged about his courage turned to butter under pressure. ‘I don’t know the man!’ haunted him. The last thing we are told after his denial is, he “wept bitterly.” We are still talking about it 2000 years later. What did Jesus think about Peter? How did Jesus handle him? Join us Sunday for “Easter is for Failures”!

Good Friday Service

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Good Friday will be here tomorrow, and in God's grace we will have the opportunity to gather in person to commemorate it for the first time in two years. It's interesting that we call it "good" given the torturous event of the crucifixion that occurred that Friday 2,000 years ago. But as believers, we know by faith that it is indeed "good" in the sense that through Christ's death we receive spiritual life. The wrath of the Father was absorbed by the Son that providential evening so that we could be reconciled to God. To the sinner it is incredibly good news, that God would show his love for us by giving us life through the death of His Son. Join us on Friday, April 2 at 7:00pm for "Life Through Death".

"So that All may Know"

Joshua 4:1-24

Rev. Jack Beall

How does the past help us look to the future with expectation and hope? In the case of seeing God’s hand of sovereign faithfulness in history, the past helps us a lot. If we’re considering God’s faithfulness in fulfilling the Bible’s grand promises about global ministry success, get ready to be encouraged significantly! Join us this Sunday as we see God’s heart for the nations and for the church from Joshua 4:1-24.

"Intended Interruptions"

Luke 8:26-56

Rev. Charlie Phillips

As we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke this week, we’ll be studying three major miracles of Christ. While all His miracles are noteworthy, these three highlight something special about the heart of Jesus—that He is intentional. He’s intentional in completing His mission and intentional in bestowing mercy on the needy. Join us this Sunday as we learn about our Savior who is gentle and lowly in heart and intentional in love.

"Hearing and Doing"

Luke 8:1-25

Rev. Charlie Phillips

J.I. Packer once said, “God has spoken to man, and the Bible is his Word, given to us to make us wise unto salvation. Godliness means responding to God’s revelation in trust and obedience, faith and worship, prayer and praise, submission and service”. Packer’s quote reveals two truths. First, God has spoken to us and desires that we hear Him. Second, God’s Word demands a response. These two truths will frame this Sunday’s sermon on “Hearing and Doing”. Join us as we continue our study of the Gospel of Luke.

"Expecting Jesus"

Luke 7:18-50

Rev. Charlie Phillips

If you were to write Jesus a letter and list for him all of your expectations of him, what would it say? What would it include and how long would it be? And would your expectations of him match up with what is promised in Scripture regarding him? Join us this Sunday as we study the expectations of Jesus’ followers in Luke 7:18-50 as well as examine our own hearts and what we expect from Christ.

"The Life of an Outsider"

Luke 7:1-17

Rev. Alan Foster

Is the Christian life something we do, or is it something we are? Being a follower of Jesus is a life of faith, but faith is not the point of the Christian life; Jesus is. If you try to produce faith, you’ll miss Jesus. If you focus on Jesus, you’ll end up with faith. Sunday’s sermon will help us focus on the beauty of Jesus as the true motivating factor in our Christian life.

"How Will I Know?"

Luke 6:20-49

Elder Kerry Mann

Our journey through Luke brings us to the greatest sermon ever preached. Luke records for us the encouraging words, as well as the challenging. In his sermon, Jesus is identifying two groups. What groups are they? More importantly, which group do you see yourself in? The question it should lead us to ask is, “How will I know?”

"Jesus On Mission"

Luke 6:1-19

Rev. Charlie Phillips

In Jesus’ three years of ministry on Earth He was always on mission. He was determined to continue moving forward with His God-given task, each day the cross coming closer and closer into view. This Sunday we’ll study Christ as He was on the move, clarifying the Sabbath and commissioning His Apostles. This is an especially exciting Sunday as all of our covenant children will join us for the service!

"Compelled by Christ"

Luke 5:17-39

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Brother Lawrence, a man known throughout church history for his deep walk with Christ, said, “The more we know Him, the more we will desire to know Him. As love increases with knowledge, the more we know God, the more we will truly love Him”. A true believer will never tire of knowing Christ and will never be fully satisfied until he or she reaches heaven. Join us this Sunday as we dive deeper into the character and person of our compelling savior, Jesus Christ.

"Knowing Jesus"

Luke 5:1-16

Rev. Charlie Phillips

John Newton said “to know Jesus is the shortest description of true grace; to know Him better is the surest mark of growth in grace; to know Him perfectly is eternal life.” What is it about Jesus that makes your heart burn for Him? What is it about Him that causes you to desire Him above all else? To truly “know” Jesus takes a lifetime of learning and growth in grace. And it is such a worthy endeavor! Join us this Sunday as we get to know Him by unpacking two of His miracles.