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God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son (Part 4) Humanity’s Perfect HumanHebrews 2:5-9 Imagine a garden designed with breathtaking intention. Every flower is perfectly selected, its color and fragrance revealing the gardener’s care. Trees and vines grow all throughout the garden, creating blankets of shade to protect the other life. The whole landscape reflects the gardener’s wisdom and skill....

God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son What Keeps Us From Drifting?  Hebrews 2:1-4  We often hear children declaring, “I don’t need help!” They strive for independence, insisting they can do things all on their own. And in many ways, they’re right. Learning to do things by themselves builds the confidence and resilience they need to grow into capable young adults.  But as those children become...

God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son Jesus, Greater than the Angels Hebrews 1:4-14 Throughout history, people have looked to creation for guidance and meaning. Astrologers search the skies for direction in the stars, biologists study the intricacies of living creatures to understand the mysteries of life, and philosophers look to nature for patterns that explain human purpose. Creation is fu...

God’s Final Word: The Supremacy of His Son  Hebrews 1:1-3 In a court trial, countless voices speak out. Lawyers argue, witnesses testify, evidence is weighed, and opinions fly. But everyone waits for one moment: the judge’s final word. When the gavel strikes, the matter is settled. The final say belongs to him alone. The book of Hebrews opens with a similar depiction. Throughout history, God spoke...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 11)  Proverbs Speech (assorted text)  Fire is one of the most powerful forces in the world capable of fueling engines, heating the cold, lighting the dark, and mesmerizing us with its colorful beauty. While its display is awe-inspiring, it comes with a serious danger: a single spark can ignite miles of destruction, burn down homes, and ev...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Wisdom or Folly: Which Banquet Will You Choose?  Proverbs 9  We make decisions every day, often without even noticing. What time should I wake up? What should I wear? How should I respond to this message? Social psychologist Roy Baumeister even created a term for the exhaustion that can follow: decision fatigue.  When we talk about wisdom, it c...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Proverbs 8  It’s well known that the very best maple syrup comes straight from the tap of a maple tree. Québec, Canada produces more than 70% of the world’s maple syrup, drawing millions of visitors each year who seek to taste its sweetness right from the source. While maple syrup is easy to find in almost any supermarket, avid maple lovers can...

Wisdom Calls: In Praise of the Strong Woman Proverbs 31  As humans, we love to celebrate. Even when the world feels heavy or dark, we still find reasons to commemorate birthdays, milestones, and anniversaries. We’ve even created enough national holidays to fill every day of the year – some of the silliest include National Talk Like a Pirate Day, National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, and National...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Proverbs 7  There are certain realities in life that are so obvious we rarely think to acknowledge them. A seed cannot grow without water, a car cannot drive without tires, and for some, coffee isn’t coffee if it’s decaf. These are givens – truths that almost go without saying.  In the same way, God created human sexuality to operate within the...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 6)  Wisdom Protects  Proverbs 6  Medieval battle strategies used to look vastly different from the ones we rely on today. What has become electronic and invisible in modern warfare was once expressed through shields, helmets, and carefully forged armor. Every piece was crafted by a blacksmith with a specific purpose in mind: to protect th...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Sexual Fulfillment: Trap or Treasure  Proverbs 5  Imagine this: You’re driving home after a long day, ready to collapse on the couch. You pass a billboard that depicts a perfectly crafted, double-patty cheeseburger, waiting for you at exit 5. You resist until you get home, open the fridge, and find only the salad ingredients you promised yourse...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 4)  How the Gospel Makes us Wise   Proverbs 4  In 1994, evangelical author Jerry Bridges wrote a simple yet profound phrase: “Preach the gospel to yourself every day.” The phrase has echoed through churches around the world because it captures something our hearts desperately need. We are easily distracted, easily discouraged, and easily...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Proverbs 3  Our world is saturated with messages of self-reliance. In a single day you might drive past a billboard shouting “Just do it!”, wander through a bookstore aisle labeled “Self-Help”, watch a movie where the underdog climbs his way to the top through sheer grit, and finish the evening with a 30-second clip from an influencer urging yo...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes Picture this: A woman walks out of a store with grocery bags stacked up both arms. Her hands are shaking, items are slipping, and the door in front of her seems impossible to open. Bystanders step in to help, but she insists, “No, I’ve got it.” In reality, she doesn’t. It’s easy to feel frustrated imagining this unfolding before you. We want to...

Wisdom Calls: Without Wisdom Our Nation Runs on Fumes (Part 1)  Proverbs 1 As you settle into bed, you pick up your phone for a quick scroll. Your intentions are harmless. You just want to catch up on the world or maybe even learn something new. “Cut off your toxic friends immediately,” one influencer demands. You swipe. “Vegetables are actually inflammatory and will give you arthritis,” claims a...

The Calling of Congregational Worship (Part 2)  Worship: More Than Music, a Life of Worship  Whether you are a new believer or have been walking in the faith for years, we’ve all stepped into a church for the first time. Maybe you noticed people raising their hands, kneeling or singing at the top of their lungs. Perhaps you felt a bit timid about singing out loud, or maybe you just aren’t an expre...

The Believer’s True Worship (Part 1) Worship: More Than Music, a Life of Worship We give things up all the time. Marriage involves giving up certain comforts and conveniences to care for another person. Parenting requires giving up sleep, time, and personal space for the sake of a child. Generosity implies giving up money and possessions to meet the needs of others.  But Scripture invites us into...

Our Turn with Guest Speaker David Nelms The Timothy Initiative “It’s my turn!” a child shouts from the top of the playground slide. After watching others race down the long curving slide with laughter and joy, he finally steps forward. He’s seen what’s possible and now it’s finally his moment.  Scripture shows how God has been moving His story forward, generation after generation. From the very be...

Praying for Our Daily Needs  (Prayer Part 2) Matthew 6:11-13  We depend on food and water to survive. An individual can only go for about 40 days without food, and only three days without water. We depend on the air in our lungs; without it, we survive only a few minutes. Every breath, every sip, every bite is a reminder that we are not self-sustaining.  So then, who provides these things? It’s ea...

Lord, Teach us to Pray  Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:9-10  Most things in life don’t come naturally to us. We need a tour guide when we travel, a mentor to walk with us through parenting, and a teacher to help us learn how to read. In the same way, it’s unrealistic to assume that everything in the Christian life will come naturally the moment we step into faith. When we assume that everything will co...

Pentecost (Part 2)  Fulfillment and Harvest  Acts 10:23-48  Children often insist, “I can do it myself!” as they wobble on their new bike or reach for shoelaces they haven’t quite learned to tie. Teenagers can also strive for independence, convinced they can navigate life themselves. Even adults pride themselves on self-sufficiency, learning new skills from videos, solving problems alone, and push...

Pentecost (Part 1) Promises in the Famine Joel 2:28-32  Awaiting someone’s promised arrival can be thrilling. Children write letters to Santa weeks in advance, bursting with excitement at the thought of his Christmas visit. Families crowd around the airport, scanning every traveler for the familiar face they’ve been longing to see. Parents in the delivery room hold their breath, waiting for that f...

Instruments of God’s Grace  Guest Speaker Steve Zarrilli  Acts 9:36-42  Our world celebrates the loud. We chase after famous people on bright stages, quote authors and podcasters we’ve never met, and take on the agendas that shout the loudest. Yet something in us still longs for the quiet – the soft wind, the lapping waves, the songs of birds at dawn.  Jesus celebrates that quiet place. He lifts u...

Come and See  John 1:43-51  We don’t always grasp how good something is until we experience it ourselves. A famous landmark, a five-star restaurant, even a New York Times bestseller may be highly recommended, but you only know it’s worth it once you’ve seen it for yourself.  In the same way, Jesus invites His followers with a simple call: “Follow me.” Naturally, those who accepted Him couldn’t kee...

The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King (Part 14)  The Seed and the Storm Mark 4:35-41  There’s a reason we’re drawn to action movies, thrilling fiction, and dramatic rescue stories: everyone loves a big, cinematic save. But what about the rescues that feel quiet? What about when the miracle looks less like a calmed storm and more like a verse on a page?  In Scripture, Jesus rescued His...