Life Changing Love (Eph 3.14-21)
The Apostle Paul prays for the church in Ephesus to grow as a group, in their awareness of God's amazing love and the power it gives. We can learn from this prayer the importance of being fully engaged with our God. WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Feb 15, 2026Life Changing Love (Eph 3.14-21)
Life Changing Love (Eph 3.14-21)The Apostle Paul prays for the church in Ephesus to grow as a group, in their awareness of God's amazing love and the power it gives. We can learn from this prayer the importance of being fully engaged with our God.
- Feb 8, 2026“A Living Word Picture” (Eph 3:1-11)
“A Living Word Picture” (Eph 3:1-11)
In a lengthy parenthetical statement, the Apostle Paul issues a reminder, by his own example, that we all have a responsibility to reflect God's grace in our lives. - Feb 1, 2026No Walls of Division (Ephesians 2:11-22)
No Walls of Division (Ephesians 2:11-22)
Christ breaks down barriers, nationally, ethnically, racially, and socially. When Christ is the focus of our lives and our church then we see other people through the lens of compassion and connection. God's desire is that his church, universal and local, be an example of truly Godlike harmony and unity. - Jan 25, 2026Fully Alive (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Fully Alive (Ephesians 2:1-10)
In a passage that ends with familiar words we discover that we are not "saved" to go to heaven. We are saved, so that we can be truly alive and do the things that God has specifically created us to do. We are to be making a positive difference for God's Kingdom, right here and now. - Jan 18, 2026One Request (Ephesians 1.15-23)
One Request (Ephesians 1.15-23)
In the first of two prayers in the book of Ephesians, Paul prays that those who follow Jesus will have their spiritual eyes open to understand all that it means to allow our relationship with Jesus to be the driving force in our lives. - Jan 11, 2026Blessed Beyond Measure (Eph. 1.3-14)
Blessed Beyond Measure (Eph. 1.3-14)
In the opening verses of Ephesians, Paul reminds us that we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ according to God's predetermined plan. The ultimate goal is to unify all things under Christ. The benefit is confidence and assurance in Jesus Christ and what he has done for us. - Jan 4, 2026“A Connecting Community in 2026” (Acts 2:42-47)
“A Connecting Community in 2026” (Acts 2:42-47)
As we look ahead to 2026 we consider the elements God wants in a church as outlined in Acts 2:42-47. - Dec 28, 2025Stones of Remembrance (Joshua 4)
Stones of Remembrance (Joshua 4)
Just as Joshua instructed the nation of Israel to look back and see God's presence, power, protection, and provision, we need to do the same. - Dec 21, 2025Jesus identifies when there is no joy (John 6:60-67; John 11:32-35)
Jesus identifies when there is no joy (John 6:60-67; John 11:32-35)
Sometimes it doesn't feel like Christmas "should feel." Sometimes there is no joy. Jesus knows. He has been there. - Dec 14, 2025Jesus identifies with those he came to save (Mt. 3:13-4:11)
Jesus identifies with those he came to save (Mt. 3:13-4:11)
As we consider his baptism and the temptation in the wilderness, we discover yet again how Jesus identifies with us. - Dec 7, 2025A Shared Experience: Jesus grew and matured (Luke 2.40-52)
A Shared Experience: Jesus grew and matured (Luke 2.40-52)
In the lone childhood story of Jesus in the Bible, we discover that he grew and matured in the same areas we do. It is part of his shared human experience with us. - Nov 30, 2025Jesus: Fully Human in Every Way (Hebrews 2:14-18; Matthew 1; Luke 1)
Jesus: Fully Human in Every Way (Hebrews 2:14-18; Matthew 1; Luke 1)
This year for Advent, we will be considering the humanity of Jesus in a series entitled "A Shared Experience." In this sermon, Pastor Scott explores the statement in Hebrews 2:17 that reminds the reader that Jesus, "had to be made like them, fully human in every way..." - Nov 23, 2025“Does God really care if I am thankful?” (Colossians 3:15-17)
“Does God really care if I am thankful?” (Colossians 3:15-17)
In a review of Colossians 3:15-17, we discover that as a faith community, being thankful is to be part of our spiritual clothing. - Nov 16, 2025Does God really care how face injustice? (1 Peter 2:11-23; 3:8-9)
Does God really care how face injustice? (1 Peter 2:11-23; 3:8-9)
Injustice is part of living in a fallen and broken world. We all want justice. So does God. And God calls us to a higher standard. It is a standard of trusting him and not retaliating in the same way we have been treated. - Nov 9, 2025Does God really care about my loss? (Lamentations 3)
Does God really care about my loss? (Lamentations 3)
Loss is an unfortunate part of being human and finite. In this sermon, Pastor Scott explores God's presence in the middle of our times of loss.