1 Samuel 7:3-17
Rev. Barr Overcast
Have you missed him? It's been a while since we've seen Samuel in the book that bears his name. Since the last time we saw Samuel, Israel has gone from bad to worse, and we might be left wondering whether there's any hope for God's rebellious, foolish people. We hope you'll join us this Sunday as we learn about Israel's hope, and ours.
1 Samuel 6:1-7:2
Rev. Charlie Phillips
RC Sproul taught that when we begin to understand the character of God we begin to understand His holiness. And when we begin to understand His holiness we begin to understand our sin and hopelessness. And when we begin to understand the depth of our sin we cling to God like no other! Unfortunately, the holiness of God has often taken a backseat in Christianity. Thankfully God has given us passages like 1 Samuel 6! Join us this week as the ark finally lands back in good hands!
1 Samuel 5:1-12
Rev. Charlie Phillips
How do you process life when the chips are down—and not just personally, but culturally? Is God still out there? Is He mighty enough to defeat His and our enemies? Will they get away with their sin in the end? This Sunday we’ll be diving into chapter 5 and studying the arrogant Philistines as they attempt to put God in His place. See you soon!
1 Samuel 4:1b-22
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Have you ever found yourself seeking the blessings of God without the presence of God? John Woodhouse said that religion for many people is not a seeking after God but a seeking after his power. Does that describe believers today or even you? Join us this Sunday as we study a power struggle between Israel and her enemies with a failed power grab by God’s people.
1 Samuel 3:1-4a
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What would life be like if you didn’t have God’s Word? We sometimes take the Bible for granted because there are millions of copies in hundreds of different languages. Not only that but there are numerous apps, thousands of websites, and a plethora of churches in our country all espousing and promoting God’s Word. But what if all of this went away? What would our lives be like? That’s the context for Israel when Samuel was born. But because of God’s faithfulness and grace it wouldn’t continue that way. Join us this week as we encounter God reviving His Word by establishing Israel’s first prophet.
1 Samuel 2:12-36
Rev. Charlie Phillips
In 1 Samuel chapter 1 we learned of the spiritual desolation of God’s people following the period of the Judges. As we move into chapter 2 we learn just how devastating the desolation was-resulting in a corrupt priesthood. But amidst the darkness and desolation we also see glimpses of light-embers in the ashes. Join us this Sunday as we study God’s steadfast love amidst the ruins.
"1 Samuel 1:1-2:11
Rev. Charlie Phillips
What could an infertile woman and a nation possibly have in common? Apparently quite a lot according to the book of 1 Samuel. As we begin our new series together we will discover that there are few books in the Old Testament that depict redemption in such striking ways. Join us this Sunday as we go back over 3,000 years to study the incredible beginnings of the monarchy in ancient Israel. Come with an expectant heart!
Ephesians 4:15-16
Rev. Barr Overcast
You know that as a Christian you're called to grow, but it's so easy to feel stalled out in our Christian walk. Join us this week as we discuss one of the key ingredients that God uses in helping His people to grow: each other!
Philippians 4:14-26
Rev. Charlie Phillips
St. Francis of Assisi said, “above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self”. There are few people more infamous in Christendom than St. Francis of Assisi in regard to self-sacrifice-giving up a life of inherited luxury to serve the poor and unprivileged. A life like his leaves behind a ripple. It makes us ponder the weight of sacrificing self. Join us this Sunday for our last sermon in the book of Philippians as we dive deep into the gift, joy, and power of self-sacrifice.
Philippians 4:10-13
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This past week I googled “contentment in America” and up came study after study showing that Americans are less content and satisfied than they’ve been in 50 years. This is despite the fact that the average American home has grown from a modest 983 square feet to 2,436 square feet and is filled with with approximately 300,000 items! Given that we have so much, why are we so discontent? Join us this Sunday as Paul teaches us the secret to contentment.
Philippians 4:8-9
Rev. Barr Overcast
In recent years, the human brain has been compared to a super computer, with some estimates of the brain's processing power coming in at 1 exaFLOP (I'll let you look up what that means if you want). Yet more often than not our minds feel like a mess of confusion, error, and sinful thoughts. Join us this Sunday to hear what the Bible has to say about our minds and how we ought to use them.
Philippians4:6-7
Rev. Charlie Phillips
Charles Spurgeon rightly said that “anxiety doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” It’s fair to say that since the pandemic, anxiety has become a staple of life in the postmodern world. Questions dominate our thinking such as: “Will another virus spring up this year? Who can we trust to tell us the truth? Will our investments ever fully recover from the downturn? Will America ever be the same?” This Sunday Paul gives us a lifeline—the solution to all the anxiety we’ll ever face. Join us as we learn to rest in Christ together.
Philippians 3:20-4:1
Rev. Charlie Phillips
There’s been a lot of debate the past few election cycles about what it means to be an American. How ought an American to think…act…treat others…raise children? We are told that to be American is to be distinct or even exceptional. There’s no question that we ought to pursue excellence as Americans, but how much more ought we to be distinct as Christians in this world. As Paul points out in this week’s passage, we are citizens, not of this world, but of heaven. How should our true citizenship affect the way we think or act or treat others? Join us this Sunday as we discuss God’s desire for our distinction.
Ephesians 6:10-13
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This week’s VBS theme, based on Ephesians 6:1-18, is “Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth”. Our kids are learning all about the provision God has given us through his “armor”. Not only that, but they’re learning that their salvation was made secure by the ultimate warrior-king who died a sinner’s death. Join us this Sunday as we talk about the state of warfare we live in and the means by which God helps us fight the good fight of the faith.
Philippians 3:17-19
Rev. Charlie Phillips
“We’re following the leader, the leader, the leader. We’re following the leader wherever he may go”. No doubt many of you know that to be the lyrics of a classic Disney song from “Peter Pan” in which the Lost Boys follow John mindlessly through the jungle. While we’re not called to be mindless in our following as believers, we are called to follow. According to Paul (and Jesus:), following is actually a staple of Christianity. Join us this Sunday as we contemplate the importance of following mature believers as they follow after Christ.
Philippians 3:12-16
Rev. Barr Overcast
"Cheer up! You are worse than you think!" Nobody's perfect. But deep down we all want to be. We shrivel up at the thought of our failures, weep over our worst moments, and beat ourselves up for our inability to change. Yet even in our ongoing sin, God has a comfort and a calling for us. Join us this Sunday as we learn from Paul what it means to press on in the midst of our imperfection.
Philippians 3:7-11
Rev. Barr Overcast
We can set our ambitions on many things: making money, being successful, being a good person, or having a family, to name a few. But there is only one place to set our ambition that is truly worthwhile. Join us this week as we dive into the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:1-6
Rev. Charlie Phillips
This Sunday we begin chapter three of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, perhaps the most beloved chapter of them all (one of the most beloved in all of Paul’s writings). And it’s not hard to see why. In the first section alone Paul hits on some of the most important themes in the entire New Testament. Don’t miss this Sunday as we take in Paul’s twin commands to “rejoice” and “look out”.
Philippians 2:19-30
Rev. Charlie Phillips
We live in a world obsessed with superheroes. Case in point, the Marvel franchise has earned over $28 billion worldwide, making it the largest movie franchise of all time. This obsession begs the question, why are we looking for heroes? Why are we searching for those that stand out…for those willing to lay it all down for the sake of others? Join us this Sunday as Paul talks about the stellar examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus.
Philippians 2:14-18
Rev. Charlie Phillips
All of Scripture is intentional. The Holy Spirit moved men to write the exact words we read together every Sunday morning. As such, every movement, paragraph, theological argument, and application are perfectly intended for God’s people—for our growth, conviction, love, and joy. Join us this Sunday as we observe Paul’s intentionality of crafting a people set apart for God.