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Keep running the race and let no one hinder you by laws that are contrary to how the Spirit leads. The law of the Jews is not to be a yoke of slavery, it had it's place, but Christ came to free us from the need for the old law. Jesus' yoke is light. Walk by the Spirit.

We are not of the slave woman, but rather children of the promise.

Pastor Nathan leads us in a tremendous sermon finishing up chapter 3 of Galatians and walking us through the beginning of chapter 4.

Pastor Nathan leads us in a reflective reading of Ephesians 1:15-23.

Pastor Nathan continues our series by looking at who God is. He dives in to the judgementalism within Christianity and thus expressing God's compassion on those we as Christians often condemn. He also presses that God love justice, His pure justice that advocates for those who are condemned and have experienced prejudices.

Pastor Nathan asks two very good questions: What has bewitched you? And how, if you can't have grace for yourself can you have grace for anyone else?

Finishing up Chapter 2 of Galatians, Pastor Nathan delves us into the cultural challenges that the Apostles faced as they adopted the relationships with the Gentiles. Paul sees a hypocrisy happening even among the Apostles and calls it out in conviction to maintain the freedom, glory, and purity of the Gospel through Jesus Christ.

Continuing on with our series in Galatians. Pastor Nathan points us to the understanding of how long the journey can take before we can be ready for the mission God has for us and so many other great points. Check it out!

Greg Chandler, Admin Board Chairman brings us a message on the encouraging yet mind blowing paradox of faith.

Greg Veitch, former Elder and Police Chief, brings us 12 ways to reflect and learn from the lives of the 12 Apostles -- men who followed and were discipled by Jesus.

Pastor Nathan preaches on Galatians 1: 11-24, he focuses on how the gift of salvation is a free gift--no membership fees required. He also highlights how the gift of grace is evident in how we as Christians live. He uses examples of this from people who have been in his life, as well as, the apostle Paul.

Guest Preacher, Chaplain Inho Suh blessed with a powerful sermon on Luke 11. He covers the importance of asking God for what we need, praying, hospitality and so much more.

The continuation of our challenging series on Galatians.

Pastor Nathan shares the beginning of our series on Galatians and the important message of Christ for freedom set us free and we are to shake off all other doctrine other than what Jesus gave us.

Pastor Nathan leads us through Colossians 2:8-15, with a compelling teaching on throwing off doctrine's that entangle us to grasp the whole freedom we have in Christ.

Pastor Nathan delivers a powerful message as we reflect on Palm Sunday and what it would have been like for Jesus as He anticipates the week leading up to His crucifixion.

Pastor Nathan Detweiler wraps up our series "God in My Everything" by Ken Shigematsu. Delivering a powerful challenge to us as Christians on how to better love the world.

Pastor Nathan Detweiler leads us through the reflective and responsive practice of reading through scripture. Mark 1 was the passage unpacked by him along with the congregation.

Elder and seasoned teacher, Bert Rawert shares a message on maintaining Unity in the Body of Christ and what to be cautious of that can start chipping away at Unity in the Body. He gives a glimpse too on how to confront conflict in a peacefully Christ-like way.

Worship leader and Elder's wife, Becca Johnson, delivers a message about Spiritual formation and growth using visual images from a gardeners perspective.

Michael Yuhasz guest preaches on David's relationship of confidence in the Lord.

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan shares about how important our work is, and how we are to do ALL OF IT as unto The Lord who has called us co-workers and co-creators with Him!

In this sermon, Becca and Bert Rawert show us the JOY of cheerful giving and propose some strategies to get us from where we are to where God is calling us in this area of giving, tithing, and generosity!

To be reverent does not mean to be serious, boring and judgmental. When we begin to lose sight of the Gospel, we begin to take ourselves far too seriously and it sucks the joy out of life! Come, explore how PLAY and FUN is essential to healthy Christian discipleship!

In this sermon, Pastor Nathan shares personally from his life, and talks about the idea of honoring God with our bodies drawing from Romans 12:1-2.