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February 22, 2026 – Return to Me – Joel 1:10-12; 2:12-13, 21-24
Return to Me: A Journey through the Minor Prophets. I will be preaching through the minor prophets in the Old Testament in worship for the next several weeks. We will do a deep dive into this section of Scripture that is filled with some great imagery and themes that relate directly to Lent. These prophets of God were interesting characters.
February 8, 2026 – Encounter God’s –
Psalm 63 is a psalm of intimate longing, composed by David while in the Judean wilderness. He expresses an intense spiritual thirst for God’s presence,, comparing it to a dry land, while finding comfort in God’s love, which he deems “better than life”. The psalm shifts from praising God for past protection to confidence that his enemies will be destroyed, affirming his ultimate trust in divine refuge.
February 1, 2026 – Encounter God’s Presence – 2 Chronicles 15:1-4 and James 4:8 emphasize that God rewards those who actively seek Him with His presence and guidance, while warning that abandoning Him leads to being abandoned. Both passages call for purification, covenant faithfulness, and a heart committed to turning toward God in times of distress or to receive His grace. Key Aspects of the Texts: 2 Chronicles 15:1-4 (The Message to Asa): …
January 25, 2026 – Finding Real Community
Romans 12:3-8 means that Christians should have humble, sober self-judgment, recognizing they are part of one body (the Church) with diverse, God-given spiritual gifts (like prophesying, serving, teaching, giving, leading, showing mercy) that must be used actively and lovingly for the good of others, not for personal pride. It’s a call to worship God by serving His people with the unique abilities….
January 18, 2026 – Guardians of the Digital World – Nehemiah 4:10-14 describes the Jews facing opposition while rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls: they felt overwhelmed by the work and debris, while enemies plotted a surprise attack, threatening to kill them and halt the project. Nehemiah responded by dividing the people, stationing them with weapons in exposed areas, and giving a powerful speech to the nobles and people,….
January 11, 2026 – When the Socials Become Joy Stealers – 2 John 1:12 encourages believers to communicate face-to-face rather than writing to avoid deceit, while Acts 2:42-47 describes the vibrant, communal life of the early church, characterized by devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, and prayer, sharing resources, and experiencing daily growth with God’s favor, illustrating true….
January 4, 2026 – Letting Go to Follow –
In 1 Kings 19:19-21, Elijah anoints Elisha as his successor by throwing his cloak on him while Elisha is plowing with 12 yoke of oxen; Elisha responds by slaughtering the oxen, burning their equipment for fuel, sharing the meat with his people, and then following Elijah to become his devoted servant and apprentice. This passage symbolizes a powerful call to abandon one’s comfortable life for a divine purpose…
December 21, 2025 – Love on Display –
Matthew 1:18-25 explains the miraculous, virgin birth of Jesus, highlighting His divine identity as God’s Son and the promised Messiah, who will save His people from sin, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy (Isaiah 7:14) about “Immanuel” (God with us) through Joseph’s faithful obedience to an angel’s dream. This passage establishes Jesus’s unique nature, His saving mission, and God’s faithfulness…
December 7, 2025 – Dark Night Waits; Glory Breaks – Isaiah 9:6-7 is a prophecy about the coming of a king who will bring an everlasting reign of peace and justice, and it is understood in Christianity as a prophecy about Jesus Christ. The passage identifies the coming child with divine titles such as “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace” and states that the government and an unending peace…
November 30, 2025 – Behold and Adore
Luke 1:46-55, known as Mary’s Magnificat, is a song of praise where she glorifies God for his power and mercy, particularly in lifting up the humble and scattering the proud. The passage highlights that God has chosen her, a humble servant, to be the mother of the Messiah, an act of grace for which all generations will call her blessed. Mary’s song contrasts God’s actions toward the lowly and the proud,…
November 23, 2025 – Sow Generously; Reap Abundantly – 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 explains the principle of generous giving, emphasizing that giving should be cheerful and not forced, and that God blesses those who give generously. The passage uses the metaphor of sowing and reaping to say that how much you give determines how much you will receive. It teaches that God provides the means to give generously…
November 16, 2025 – The Grace of Giving
2 Corinthians 8:1-12 highlights the “grace of giving” by praising the Macedonian churches for their extreme generosity despite poverty and suffering. This passage uses them as an example for the Corinthian church to encourage their own giving, emphasizing that true generosity comes from a willing heart, is an act of God’s grace, and is inspired by Jesus’s sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 – The Enemy Inside
Colossians 3:5-6, 10 advises Christians to “put to death” earthly, sinful desires like sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which are considered idolatry, because God’s wrath is against them. The passage calls for putting off the “old self” with its practices and putting on the “new self,” which is renewed in knowledge after the image of the Creator…
November 2, 2025 – All Things New Revelation 21:1-7 describes the creation of a new heaven and a new earth, where God will dwell with humanity, and all suffering like death, sorrow, and pain will be eliminated. This eternal state is the ultimate reward for the righteous, whose names are in the Lamb’s Book of Life. The passage introduces the New Jerusalem, a holy city descending from heaven, and emphasizes God’s promise to make all things new…
October 26, 2025 – God Will Take Care of You – Luke 18:9-14 is a parable about a Pharisee and a tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee proudly lists his good deeds, while the tax collector humbly asks for God’s mercy. Jesus concludes that the tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home justified, teaching that the humble who rely on God’s mercy are exalted, while the self-righteous who exalt themselves are humbled….