Sundays at Cumberland

God is unchanging. But that doesn’t mean He’s not moving... God actively led Israel out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and into the Promised Land. And for the Israelites, the test of faithfulness was found in their response to His dynamic presence. In the same way, the Church must remember that God continues to move, even today. We hold a faith that is actually in motion - one that is in consta...

God is calling you to make a difference wherever He places you. In your home… in your job… in your neighborhood… The call to influence the faith of others is not simply a responsibility. It’s a ministry.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Be sure to… Make sure you don’t… You need to get rid of… I’m sure we can all look back on some good advice we’ve received at some point. But was it just good, or was it also godly?

Are you ready for active duty? If you believe in the Gospel, your answer should be, “Yes, Sir!” When you're living under the influence of the Gospel, it does more than lead you to salvation; it prepares you for active duty.

We live in an age of influencers. Social media influencers, gaming influencers, beauty influencers, political influencers… Regardless of the category, they all have one thing in common: to use their platform, position, or power to influence the behavior of others. And whether we realize it or not, we are all influencers. The question is, what are you doing with the influence God has given you? Are...

The Bible teaches that we’ve been given everything we need to “level up” in our faith. But even that requires answering one basic question that sounds mathematical but is actually spiritual in nature… Can you add?

We tend to think of wisdom as *one specific choice* amongst the many different options that may be available to us. But the reality is that our lives are often much more complex. In the Bible, Paul writes to Jesus-followers with a clear recommendation concerning how they choose to navigate the ever-changing culture. He says to simply, “Live carefully.” We must take this ancient wisdom and embrace...

Are you ready for what happens next?? This tension is the common heartbeat of every Jesus-follower who has ever stood at the edge of something new - grateful for where God has brought them, yet still wondering about tomorrow. As it turns out, we need guidance...

Scripture certainly commands us to honor our mother, but it’s also important to try and UNDERSTAND her. Admittedly, it can be difficult to grasp the weight of her responsibility, but even beyond that, a mother’s role continues to face unforeseen challenges - unlikely treasures that ultimately point to the One who carried the greatest burden of all.

We tend to think of wisdom as a type of elite "intelligence," and therefore, we assume it’s reserved for just a select few. But God’s word makes it clear that wisdom is actually available to all - AS NEEDED...

Freedom is a GIFT -- and a RISK. We have so many options and the individual agency to choose them, but we must learn to ask a completely different question of ourselves: What if we were wise? In Jesus’ closing thoughts from his Sermon on the Mount, he points us to an important consideration that should change the foundation of our entire lives…

It's SO difficult to admit that our perspective may actually be rooted in a lie. But scripture challenges us to test our core convictions, and be careful to discern the SOURCE of any information that we trust. If the real key to a changed life is based on embracing the truth, then there’s only one way to do that: Allow the words of Jesus to change your mind.

For three years, Jesus created *significant* controversy with His teachings, His actions, and even His relationships. He arrived on the scene making choices that were absolutely confusing — especially to those who expected Him to operate on *their* terms. When we examine His life, we discover that Jesus modeled a completely different definition of success. And as a result, He still continues to be...

Isn't victory sweet? Whether it's sports or the game of life, everyone wants to end up in the winner's circle. We're even willing to go to extreme lengths - and not just to win, but to ensure that *others lose.* We're selfish, prideful, inconsiderate, greedy, unmerciful... not because we're evil, but simply because we want to win. So, is winning wrong? Of course not. But we often spend our lives p...

The ministry of Jesus emerged as a steady progression towards a particular type of celebrity. His fame grew, success followed, and the crowds gathered to bear witness to His legendary reputation. But right at the time where everyone expected things to explode onto the greatest stage, Jesus informed His disciples of the one thing they had all been eagerly anticipating:  “The hour has come for the S...

It’s interesting when stories - told to us as kids - stick with us as adults. When you look in Scripture, it affirms the responsibility of passing God’s truth - in story form - from one generation to the next. In this message, we’ll explore this privilege even more, hearing about how God’s story continues to be passed on in every generation.

Serving others... It’s one of the defining characteristics of Christian living. Serving others is the most practical demonstration of love, and therefore, it is expected of all who claim to be disciples. That being said, in every church setting there seems to always be a constant need for volunteers to step up and serve. Unfortunately, ministry reach is dictated by the willingness of those individ...

This message wraps up our survey of the book of Amos. We’ll whittle God’s judgment down to a basic expectation, and measure that against the things we try to offer God instead. There’s hope in the clarity, and in knowing that what God really expects from us is something that is well within our capacity to give.

Amos delivers a prophetic judgment to Israel during the height of her prosperity. It’s such a striking indictment that it comes across to them as if someone had read their own obituary in the newspaper.  All the justice they withheld from others would finally be delivered to them. BUT… Those harsh words still contain hope, because even though national judgment was absolutely certain, personal repe...

Whenever we lose sight of God’s standard, we settle into useless attempts to justify ourselves. This is the origin of pride - falsely assuming that we can determine our own righteousness. Amos reminds the people of Israel that the Lord does, in fact, have a standard, and that they have fallen far beneath it. In the same way, our society has progressively neglected God’s standard. Our apathy, our c...

God’s judgment on the wickedness of man is a reality that we should never take lightly. Our faithfulness TO God is directly tied to our reverence FOR Him, and therefore, we must be wary of anything that might cause us to take that for granted. Amos arrives in Israel in response to such neglect, as the prosperity of the nation seems to have cost them their humanity. Their persistence towards greed...

We’re living in some very concerning times. It’s difficult to ignore the raging tension present between people who live on opposite ends of our social spectrum. The rich versus the poor… The right versus the left… The powerful versus the weak… We struggle to see the implications of a world that refuses to accept its own sense of shared responsibility. Consequently, what emerges from this type of c...

If God’s plan of salvation for the entire world is progressive, then the same can be said of our personal relationship with Him. We may start with basic belief, but where we end is something much more significant. More than just our Creator, our Savior, and the King of our lives - the Lord has determined to be our friend. This is a distinct New Testament revelation that transforms faith expression...

It’s important to have the Holy Spirit. But it’s equally important to know how the Spirit works. Jesus made clear promises to His disciples concerning this supernatural help, and we must consider them to avoid mishandling the gift. How do we relate to the Spirit? How does the Spirit relate to the world? And perhaps most importantly, how should we relate to the world, as we keep in step with the Sp...

The Church holds the potential to be a unique reflection of the glory of God in the world - and so much of that is tied to how we relate to each other. There is One God, ruling over His people, and holding them all together by means of One Spirit. Scripture makes It clear that unity is a definitive marker of the Christian faith, leaving us with the pressing question: What exactly should we do with...