Pearls From Peace

As we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples who then spoke in other languages the Good News of Jesus, we remember that we are here because of the Holy Spirit at work in our own life and because of that first Pentecost.

What happens between the day we confess our faith and the day we go to heaven? The answer might not be what you think. But I’ve got to tell you what to expect.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for us His sheep, lays down His life for us, and searches for the ones who are lost.

In the wake of Jesus' resurrection things will never be the same. A man is healed, a crowd gathers, and Peter preaches. Times of refreshing come from the Lord!

Jesus is risen from the dead and appears to His disciples, but Thomas is not there. When he hears about it later, his response is that he'll only believe when he sees Jesus and touches Him. John 20:19-31 (Pastor Glenn)

We often wait for the right moment, but it can mean never doing something, or missing an opportunity completely. Jesus came at just the right moment for us. Pastor Glenn

We often wait for the right moment, but it can mean never doing something, or missing an opportunity completely. Jesus came at just the right moment for us. Pastor Glenn

As we conclude the "Help for the Hurried Life" series, we look at the help we need, and where it comes from. Pastor Glenn

“Are you Afraid of Dying?” No need to be. Satan uses fear tactics to keep us from living a confident life. Jesus is victorious over Satan. That is the clear and powerful message of the resurrection and Easter. (Pastor Brad)

“The Real Presence in Holy Communion” - God’s Method of Operating throughout history shows that He is present in the lives of His people for the purpose of saving them. The teaching of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion is part of this tradition. (Pastor Brad)

“In the Presence of God” – what happened to people in the OT who were unprepared, unconsecrated, or unrepentant when they were in the presence of God? What happened in Corinth during Holy Communion? (Pastor Brad)

“How Holy Communion Works” – It’s a miracle. (Pastor Brad)

“Where, When, With Whom?” – Where, when, and with whom should we celebrate Holy Communion. A look at the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Reformed views of the Lord’s Supper. (Pastor Brad)

“How do you get ready for Holy Communion?” Corporate and personal preparation for the Lord’s Supper. (Pastor Brad)

If you’ve ever felt that you wanted to quit God’s got a word for you. Paul learned to be content in jail. How?

As we continue our "Help for the Hurried Life" series, we look at Philippians 3 and see that in our hurried lives our focus should be on knowing Christ. (March 4, 2018 - Philippians 3)

We introduce our upcoming Bible study and sermon series: "Help for the Hurried Life" based on Paul's letter to the Philippians. (Feb. 11, 2018 - Mark 9:2-9)

Part 2 of our Lenten Bible Study - What do you spend most of your time worried about? Your schedule? Your life? Paul reminds us the 2nd chapter of his letter to the Philippians to have the same attitude (eyes) as Jesus, and therefore, get busy serving others.

We are called to wait on the Lord. We don’t like waiting. We buck waiting. But waiting is good for us, because while we are waiting God is working and He is faithful and doesn’t disappoint.

In looking at the ladders of Jacob and Jesus we see how God has connected Himself to the world and His people. (January 28, 2018 - John 1:43-51)

As we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus we will focus on what baptism means for the baptized and those not baptized. (January 14, 2018 - Mark 1:4-11)

One verse in the Gospel of Luke talks about the circumcision of Jesus, so we'll focus on what that verse means to us. (December 31, 2017 - Luke 2:21)

Part One Lenten Bible Study (Help for the Hurried Life).

God loves ALL people. The story of Jonah teaches us this. We need to make sure that neither our prejudices, our other responsibilities in life like people and things, or even our time constraints get in the way of our called purpose to spread God’s love.

This Christmas Eve we explore what gifts we can bring to God, and what he has given to us.