March 9, 2025 - Reckless Abandonment - Mark 14:1-11 Mark 14:1-11 of the Bible describes Jesus' friends and enemies, including a woman's extravagant gift to Jesus and Judas' betrayal of Jesus. The woman's gift Jesus was at a dinner party in Simon the leper's...
Bad Things, Good People: Part 2
March 2, 2025 - Bad Things, Good People: Part 2 - Genesis 45:1-15, 24-28 In Genesis 45:1-15, 24-28, Joseph finally reveals his identity to his brothers, who had sold him into slavery years earlier, causing them great shock and fear; he assures them that he...
Bad Things; Good People Part 1
February 23, 2025 - Bad Things, Good People: Part 1- Genesis 37Rev. Jimmy Criddle Genesis 37 tells the story of Joseph's early life, his dreams, and his sale into slavery in Egypt. Key events Joseph is Jacob's favorite son and the firstborn of Rachel. ...
Power of Connectivity
February 9, 2025 - Power of Connectivity - Ephesians 4:1-16 The message will focus on the power of connectivity by looking at the critical component of life-on-life relationships. The key to spiritual depth in our life is being connected to other growing...
This Holy Mystery
February 2, 2025 - This Holy Mystery Mark 5:24-34 tells the story of a woman who had been suffering from a bleeding issue for twelve years, and who was instantly healed by simply touching the hem of Jesus' garment, demonstrating the power of faith and Jesus'...
Life in Community: Part 2
January 26, 2025 - Life in Community: Part 2- John 13:1-17 John 13:1-17 describes Jesus washing the feet of his disciples during the Last Supper. This act of humility and service teaches us about love, worship, and respect. What happens? Jesus rises from the...
Life in Community: Part 1
January 19, 2025 - Life in Community Part 1 - John 17:20-26 Throughout his ministry, Jesus has made known that One whom he knows so well. Now, Jesus prays, “As you Father are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us…” (John 17:21). Jesus prays that...
The Lord is Our Strength
January 12 , 2025 - The Lord is Our Strength - Zechariah 4:1-6 Speaker: Rev. Jimmy Criddle In Zechariah 4:1-6, the prophet sees a vision of a golden lampstand with seven lamps, supplied by oil flowing continuously from two olive trees on either side; the...
Guide Us to Your Perfect Light
January 5 , 2025 - Guide Us to Your Perfect Light - Matthew 2:1-12Speaker: Rev. Jimmy Criddle The story teaches us that Jesus is our King and we should put him first in our life. The Magi could collude with King Herod, but for them Jesus Christ is greater...
A Story Only God Could Write
December 22, 2024 - A Story Only God Could Write - Isaiah 9:1-7 Jesus brings the kingdom of peace and righteousness.The Righteous Reign of the Coming King 9 [a]But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into...
Jesus and Jubilee
December 15, 2024 - Jesus and Jubilee - Isaiah 61:1-4 Jesus brings the possibility of jubilee. What are the longings of the human soul? Jesus connects to those places bringing freedom and fulfillment.New Revised Standard Version Updated EditionThe Good News...
The Wilderness and the Way
December 8, 2024 - The Wilderness and the Way - Isaiah 40:1-5 The Lord finds his way to his people to bring deliverance. He leads them home and back to life.New Revised Standard Version Updated EditionGod’s People Are Comforted 40 Comfort, O comfort my...
Stepping Into the Story
December 1, 2024 - Stepping Into the Story - Isaiah 64:1-4 The Protagonist Advent series gets rolling this Sunday in worship. The message is titled “Stepping into the Story.” Our scripture passage will be Isaiah 64:1-4. Hint: The sermons will all be based on...
Don’t Drink the Punch
Exodus Series The Book of Exodus is critical in understanding God’s plan of restoration for humanity that spans across both the Old and New Testaments. We will see in this series how the deliverance and restoration of Israel connects to a greater fulfillment...
The Big Ten
Exodus Series The Book of Exodus is critical in understanding God’s plan of restoration for humanity that spans across both the Old and New Testaments. We will see in this series how the deliverance and restoration of Israel connects to a greater fulfillment...