Every day is an opportunity for God to interrupt your life, to move you in a new direction, and to shine through your life. The birth story of Jesus is filled with surprising moments and different reactions to them: there was doubt, trust, hope, and celebration. When you look for divine interruptions in your everyday life, you might be surprised by how God shows up.
When the first church began, it was shaped by the teaching of several leaders. God spoke through them to inform His people of what it meant to be part of this new movement on earth. It was a movement for all people. Everyone was welcome to join in. What can we learn from these first sermons in that very first church?
We are created for relationships, love, and affection. At the same time we struggle to welcome those who express their sexuality differently. God has spoken through Scripture about the importance of love and our expressions of love. In our culture today sexuality and gender continue to be redefined. What does it mean to welcome everyone in this area of sex and gender?
One of the best parts of the Christmas season is the music. The songs of David speak of the One who would arrive on earth to set things right. At Christmas we celebrate the Promised One who brings us life, hope, and new life.
The Tabernacle was a sanctuary tent the Israelites carried through the wilderness travels during the lifetime of Moses. It represented the presence of God among them. God gave very specific instructions about the furniture that would fill this moving worship center. How does the Tabernacle furniture point us toward Jesus and the appointments He has for our souls?
Prayer is a continual back-and-forth conversation with God. But sometimes, as followers of Jesus, we ask ourselves, "Does prayer work?" "Is God listening?" "Am I praying the right way?" "What should I pray about?" This four-week series will explore how Jesus teaches us to pray, how prayer can influence our communities, and examine other powerful prayer moments in Scripture.
What controls you, rules you. We so often settle for lesser gods and heroes. The Old Testament book of Judges tells the story of people trying to live their lives without the truth, grace, and power of their loving God. Join us this summer to find out what happens when everyone does what is right in their own eyes. Spoiler Alert: it isn't pretty!
