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ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 24: (3:00 & 4:30 pm) These Kingdoms, No Longer At Ease (Matthew 2:1-12) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, Ph. D. Most of us would say we “know” the nativity story. We can picture the scene and probably even describe what happened 2000 years ago. But the Journey of the Magi, or Wise Men, appears as a challenge to us. It’s a passage not so much about the journey to the birth of Je...

ON DECEMBER 22: Finding Peace in Jesus' Return (Luke 1:39-56) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, Ph. D. HERE'S THE DEAL: From wars, famines, natural disasters, economic turmoil, political and social division, the world seems pretty messed up. Very little feels safe and secure and, worst, we feel so helpless and powerless to do anything about it. But God’s promises reveal to us His plans to topple the pr...

Finding Joy in Jesus' Return - Luke 3:7-18 with Patrick Edwards, Ph. D. HERE'S THE DEAL: It’s the most wonderful time of the year where we’re all supposed to feel joyful, merry, and bright. What is JOY, though, and from where does it come? And what does thinking about the salvation and judgment of God have to do with any of it? Or with Christmas? It turns out that when we fix our eyes on the right...

ON DECEMBER 8: Finding Faith in Jesus' Return (Luke 3:1-6) with Student Pastor Beth Anderson HERE'S THE DEAL: John the Baptist's call to prepare the way for the Lord resonates deeply during Advent, a season that emphasizes faith and anticipation. As he proclaims a message of repentance, we're reminded of the urgency to realign our hearts and lives. This passage invites us to reflect: What valleys...

ON DECEMBER 1: Finding Hope in Jesus' Return (Luke 21:25-26), Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: Whether it be because of global events around the world or crises and struggles in our own life, it can be hard to feel optimistic. But the advent season is a time to remember Jesus doesn’t call us to put on a good face or try to find the brightside in life. Rather, we are to remember His pr...

ON NOVEMBER 24: Do Not Be Afraid (Mark 16:1-8) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: Why was the tomb empty? All who hear the story of Jesus must offer an answer, and yet Jesus Himself has already told us. Only by revisiting His Words can we leave our old lives behind and faithfully follow him.

ON NOVEMBER 17: Enthroned (Mark 15:1-47) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: In the climax of his story, Mark shows us the most shocking thing yet about Jesus: How with the empire's very own instrument of death and shame, Jesus secures the victory of God over sin and evil demonstrating He is the true King. SMALL GROUPS: Be sure to participate in a Bible study this Sunday at 9:30 or...

ON NOVEMBER 10: The Cup (Mark 14:1-72) with Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: It's easy to look back at someone's failure and say, "Oh, if I had been there..." We'd all like to think that if we had been by Jesus' side for three years we would have listened to Him and remained faithful. But as we near the climax of Mark's Gospel we find that only Jesus alone was able to fulfill the miss...

On November 3, Patrick looks at the end times section of Mark, that while we will all face hardship in life, our hope is in the promise of His glorious Kingdom.

ON OCTOBER 27: Why Should We Consider Jesus? (Mark 11:27-12:44) with Pastor Scott Chafee. HERE'S THE DEAL: People need real reasons to have faith in Jesus, it’s not about just taking a leap of blind faith. There are some good reasons to consider Jesus. In this section in Mark, Jesus addresses his spiritual authority, tells a story of God’s sovereignty and our stewardship, re-emphasizes our kingdom...

ON OCTOBER 20: What Do We Want From Jesus?  (Mark 10:32-11:25). Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD. HERE'S THE DEAL: in times of hardship of just dreaming about our futures, we can find ourselves unintentionally viewing Jesus as  some magical genie there to grant us three wishes. But the road to  Jerusalem (and ultimately Calvary) requires us to pause on Who the King is and what His Kingdom really offers...

On October 13, the message is called, "Where the Rubber Meets the Road" from Mark 8:27-10:31 – Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD It’s one thing to say we are a Christian, but following Jesus is a life of faith, constantly dying to oneself and one’s way of thinking. In the glory of Jesus’ transfiguration, we see the cost of discipleship and begin to see what it looks like in the Christian life for the ru...

“The Real Feeding Miracle” – Mark 6:6b-8:26 – Pastor Patrick Edwards, PhD Just as our bodies hunger and thirst for nourishment, so too our souls pant for sustenance and safety. Mark shows us this week how everything in this world will fail us, which is why Jesus brings His Kingdom and meets us saying, “I Am. Don’t be afraid.”

On September 29, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continuing his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "Who Then is This?" from Mark 4:35-6:6a. HERE'S THE DEAL: It can be human nature to lower our expectations to avoid disappointment, but with Jesus we see in our passage that our expectations for His Kingship aren’t high enough!...

On September 22, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continuing his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "Real Family" from Mark 3:7-4:34. HERE'S THE DEAL: Many things can unite or divide us into groups and communities. But with Jesus there is only one factor: Him! As He builds His family in ways totally unexpected, we are each ch...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On September 15, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continuing his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "True Colors" from Mark 2:1-3:6. HERE'S THE DEAL: What could go wrong with healing disabilities and not skipping meals? Apparently, a lot! In five little encounters the people begin to realize that Jesus is more...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On September 8, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will begin his teaching series called WHO THEN IS THIS? with a message called, "More Than Meets the Eye" from Mark 1:1-45. HERE'S THE DEAL: Even in His own times, people had assumptions about who Jesus was. He healed the sick and drove out demons, but His ministry ran much deeper than that. Rath...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On September 1, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will conclude his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Economics of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 4:10-23. HERE’S THE DEAL: Philippians 4:10-23 | The topic we all hate discussing in church: Money. But it’s unavoidable as money shapes everything about our lives and...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On August 25, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “Practicing Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 4:2-9. HERE’S THE DEAL: Philippians 4:2-9 | Kingdom Citizenship isn’t something theoretical. Christian theology isn’t just a series of concepts to commit to memory. These are...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On August 18, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, "The Meaning of Kingdom Citizenship" from Philippians 3:12-4:1. HERE'S THE DEAL: Philippians 3:12-4:1 | Following Jesus isn’t just a Sunday morning thing or something you can turn on and off. Like getting married or having a...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On August 11, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Joy of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 3:1-11. HERE’S THE DEAL: Philippians 3:1-11 | We all have labors of love, things that require a lot of work and investment but are so worth whatever the cost. While the Christ...

On August 4, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “Working Out Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 2:12-30. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both services and take up a benevolence offering at the end of each service. This week, we only recorded the 9:30 service. HERE’S THE DEAL: Eve...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On July 28, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Author and Perfecter of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 2:5-11. HERE’S THE DEAL: Leaders, rulers, and champions tend to carry a certain bravado about them. Hyping oneself up and promoting one’s own brand seems to be...

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On July 21, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Unity of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 1:27-2:4. HERE’S THE DEAL: In a country so divided, especially during an election cycle, it seems that there is nothing that people can agree upon today. Jesus empowers His pe...

On July 14, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his first teaching series through Paul's letter to the Philippians. The series is called, “Citizen,” from Paul's letter to the Philippians. The message this week is "The Task of Kingdom Citizenship" from Philippians 1:12-26. HERE'S THE DEAL: While there are many privileges and benefits that come wi...