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Mary washes FEET with her HAIR with about $7200 worth of perfume. Judas lies. They decide to kill Lazarus. This is a wild, yet familiar, story. BUT, there is something that you CANNOT miss in it...

Sports. Most people love them or hate them. Did you know that God actually uses sports to teach us what it looks like to walk (or “run”) with Him?! Whether you’re chasing a physical trophy or eternal crowns, this message will challenge you to reflect on how you’re living and inspire you to run with intentionality in 2025.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly live a life that positions you for God’s blessing? In this message, we step “behind the scenes” of Mary’s life in Luke 1 to discover three resolutions she lived by that can help us in facing a New Year.

If your life feels chaotic this season, this sermon offers hope that God is at work, even when it seems like everything is going wrong. We dive into the familiar story of Luke 2, revealing how Mary and Joseph faced challenge after challenge leading up to Jesus’ birth. From their journey, we uncover practical truths about navigating life’s messiness.

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect, does it? Plans get interrupted, and we’re left grappling with fear and uncertainty. But what if those interruptions aren’t accidents? What if they’re part of God’s bigger plan? In this sermon, we look at the story of the shepherds in Luke 2—ordinary men with ordinary plans—who had their night completely turned upside down by an angelic announcement.

Let’s be real...following Jesus isn’t a cakewalk! Sometimes it is hard to do the right thing. In this sermon about the wise men, we learn some helpful insights for these times.

Whether you’re wanting something to STOP, START, or CONTINUE...it’s often that we see that God works on His own timetable and with His own plans. The story of Zachariah and Elisabeth help us learn what to do during these times.

Overwhelmed? Broken? Anxious? Hurting? Philippians 4 gives us a detailed path to peace during these difficult times.

Most Christians know that we’re **supposed** to talk to others about Jesus, but often find it difficult or awkward. This study of the Apostle Andrew gives us practical advice on how to talk to others about Jesus.

Pastor Bob Clark from Danvers, IL helps us see how the Gospel changes everything in this study of Philemon.

In the heat of this election season, the story of the fallout from the resurrection of Lazarus reminds us that “Jesus > Politics.” This truth should impact the way we vote and the way we treat others.

It comes fairly easy to believe that “Jesus Loves Me” when everything is going smoothly in life...but what about in the difficult times? In this sermon, we discover the difference it makes in our trials when we believe that Jesus loves us.

If you’ve tried to live by faith for any amount of time...you have found yourself frustrated. Far too often, God does not operate according to our plans or our timetables. Join us as we learn that ‘pain has purpose’ in this ‘lesson from Lazarus.’

Dave McCroskey brought this message on our Missions Emphasis Sunday.

Whether it’s Jason Bourne, Liam Neeson, or the Lone Ranger...we may get a great story...but NOT a great example to follow. Spiritually, we NEED others because “we were not designed to follow Jesus alone.” Join us as we talk about the spiritual discipline of Community and how it helps us to pursue Jesus more effectively.

This HAS to be one of our favorite commands in Scripture! Take a day off? Yes, please! In an ever-increasingly hectic society, Sabbath is needed now possibly more than ever. Join us as we learn how taking a day off can help us more effectively pursue Jesus.

Jesus talks about money in about 15% of his teachings (that’s more than he talked about heaven/hell). This sermon takes an honest look at what it looks like to follow Jesus with our finances.

We all know we SHOULD read the Bible, but only 1 in 4 Christians do (on a regular basis). Could it be that we struggle with it because we simply don’t know how to read the Bible? Join us as we learn what this looks like!

Prayer. Is there anything that is easier to explain and harder to practice?! In this sermon, we explore the practical guidance on prayer given in the Lord’s Prayer.

So many of our prayers are no different than someone ‘wishing on a star.’ This study of Paul’s prayers will help us learn to pray ‘spiritual’ prayers.

What does the Bible REALLY say about fasting? Are we supposed to fast? What is it supposed to look like? The answers might surprise you...

When you think of “following Jesus,” what comes to mind? What does it really look like to “follow” Him? It starts with resolving to “be with Him.”

Does God really even care about ME?! There is so much going on in the world, does He have time to be concerned with MY life? These questions are answered in Jesus’ declaration, “I am the Good Shepherd.”

In this study, Mark leads us through what it looks like to question, to trust, and to change.

Out of all the items that Jesus could have used to illustrate His Person and power...why did He choose a ‘door?!’