Downtown Church

"Our prosperity and our progress has not been due to simple luck, but to a Sovereign Lord."

“One of the hardest things to do in life, is to trust… We see this theme in our text this week as we encounter the question: “Do we really have free will if God is sovereign?” The sovereignty of God is a doctrine that has perplexed Christians for some time now; it’s also a doctrine that (when rightly viewed) brings great comfort to the souls of God’s people. Join us this week as we delve into this...

“One of the biggest questions of the Christian faith has to do with the Triune nature of God. In this installment of our Big Questions series, we’re asking, “Can you explain the Trinity?” Whether you can or can’t, we’d love for you to join us as we allow the Word of God to reinforce this important doctrine in our hearts.”

“In our “Big Questions” series, we’re tackling a pretty big one… “Is hell real?” This is a question that many both inside and outside of the church have found themselves asking. It’s important that we not answer questions like these by looking to culture or even our own preferences—rather by submitting ourselves to God’s authoritative Word. Join us as we heed the word of the Lord together with thi...

“We live in a society that has lots of questions about the beliefs we hold to in the church. Statistics show there are actually several ‘in’ the church who share these questions. Today we kick off our new series “Big Questions”, where we go to God’s Word for the answers to these questions. The first up is “Is Jesus the only way to God?” Join us as we relish in this resounding theme in Scripture—on...

"When God changes your heart, He changes your life. His Word is not given to us to be informational; it is given to be transformational."

“On this Memorial Day weekend, we’re pausing to reflect on the memorials we see in our day. Memorials serve a purpose—to point us to someone or something worthy of honor. In Joshua 4, there’s a story where God instructs His people to set up a memorial, that they might remember. Join us as we take time to consider what we might need to remember as God’s people even still today.”

“As we continue on in our “Honor” series, we’re considering those in our lives that are worthy of honor. Who is more worthy of honor than the Lord Himself? Join us as we look at the people of Israel in Old Testament times as we see the Lord rebukes His people for withholding the honor due His name. The indictments may be more applicable today than we’d care to admit. May the Lord be praised with t...

“We all know the impact a mother can have on a child, and the Scriptures go on to say as much. In our series “Honor”, this week we honor those special ladies who have selflessly poured into the lives of the children in their own families as well is in our church family. Join us as we learn from the selfless example of a faithful woman named Jochebed, and the investment she made in the next generat...

“There are moments and roles that the church should celebrate… moments and roles we should honor. After all, the Bible does instruct us to “give honor to whom honor is due”. Today we kick off a new series called “Honor”—and the first on our list is honoring our graduates! In this initial message of this study, we look at some words from the Apostle Paul who gives a charge to believers about what r...

"Anything that Jesus Christ gives you the authority to do, He also gives you the ability to do."

“In the hours following Christ’s resurrection, Jesus had a few key conversations. We looked at one last week; this week we look at a couple of others—conversations that remind us of the charge we’ve been given as Christ’s ambassadors as well as a conversation that meets us where we are, even when we have questions. We hope this message blesses you as we lean in to these conversations with Jesus.”

“In our “Conversations with Jesus” series, we’ve seen several intimate moments with Christ. The first conversation to take place after Christ’s resurrection is one of the most touching. If you find yourself being overwhelmed and desperate for the Lord’s working, this story reminds us He’s nearer than we think. Join us as we lean in to the Words of Jesus this Easter Sunday.”

“When we’re younger, we grew up hearing the song “Jesus Loves Me”. As we grow older, we might find ourselves asking, “Does He really? Does He know what I’ve done?” In this conversation, Jesus reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of His grace. If you find yourself doubting God’s love for you, we hope this message encourages you, as we lean in to a conversation Jesus has with an unworthy man—m...

“In this message we read of a conversation that Jesus had with a man named Pilate. Pilate was familiar with the reputation of Jesus, but he did not rightly respond to who Jesus is. Join us as we’re challenged to not only consider what we’ve heard about Jesus, but rather to act on who we know Jesus to be.”

“In this installment of our  Conversations with Jesus  series, we learn how someone can go from being curious about Jesus to experiencing a complete and utter life-change in light of Christ. Maybe you’re searching right now, or maybe you know someone who is seeking truth. We pray this message encourages you.”

"The same finger that etch the Ten Commandments in stone now scribbles in the sand!"

“Contained in the Gospel accounts are a series of tender moments—conversations between Jesus and several people from all walks of life. In this first message from our new series “Conversations with Jesus", we see a touching moment when a blind man experiences the grace of the Lord in his life. Thankfully, the Lord is still at work in our broken world today. We hope this time of study in God’s...

“There are times in the life of a Christian when we face obstacles, or strongholds, that might seemingly keep us from accomplishing what God has planned for us. In this final message of our “By Faith” series, we see a story in the Scriptures that testifies to the goodness and faithfulness of God as we face such moments. May we all choose to walk by faith in this life, so that we might see the grac...

“When we think of walking by faith in this life, we often think of a big decision or change in our lives. Faith is certainly helpful in such seasons, but our Christian faith informs all of our lives—including the lives of our families. In Hebrews 11, we’re given an example of such faith, an example we consider together in this message. May we walk by faith and not simply by sight, even as we seek...

“In our By Faith study, we’ve learned what faith is, what it isn’t, and even what it does in our lives. Join us now as we begin to look at some real-life examples from God’s people throughout history—people who truly walked by faith.”

“Should only some in the church today be passionate in their faith? What might it look like to actually be passionate about the things of God? Join us as continue on in our “By Faith” series as we learn about this defining quality of what it means to live a life of faith—to live with a purposeful passion. God’s Word not only tells us about those who lived by faith, it also provides a blueprint for...

“In this message from our By Faith series, we take an honest look at some of the common ways people misunderstand faith. God’s Word challenges some assumptions we might make about faith and invites listeners to consider what faith is ‘not’. Thank you for tuning in, as we move forward by faith.”

“In this message from Mark 9, we’re invited to bring our fragile, questioning, even small faith to Jesus and discover that He meets us with compassion, not condemnation. Wherever you are spiritually, you don’t have to have everything figured out to come to Christ—He welcomes you just as you are. Join us as we consider how the Scriptures help us learn a path aimed at defeating our doubts.”

"In this week’s installment of our “By Faith” series, we look at an account of a woman in Mark 5 who demonstrated faith—even though it was not the ’normal’ thing to do given her circumstances. Together, we explore five principles of a growing faith. Faith is far more than adhering to a set of beliefs; it is a lifestyle for the Christian that positions us to experience God’s grace in countless...