Willow Park Church

The apostle Paul capitalizes on a sport analogy (not too far from the home of the original Olympic games) about having a higher goal for our lives. Setting higher goals requires working towards them, incrementally perhaps, but with focus, effort and...

Being in the culture has its benefits for God’s people. Recall God’s communication to Israel when the people were sent into exile, in essence to carry on living there (Babylon, Susa, etc.) and to prosper. Life, for about 70 years, was good (in the...

In Colossians 3:12-17 Paul speaks about who we are as a 'spiritual family' and what that should look like and sound like. It is a refreshing reminder of the powerful simplicity of Church and the call for us to be invested in each...

We live in a workout culture as a kind of cult of the body. Even self­help books and YouTube videos pander to improving self as though it is all about My Self. We see something different in Philippians about what it means to work out with the Lord as...

It’s hard to be humble or to have steady, clear thoughts when there are conditions and events in our lives that either work against us or fan the flame of self­centeredness. Nevertheless, there’s joy to be had as we seek humility.

In Colossians chapter three Paul talks about the practical reality and very real challenge of living out our faith. There is nothing easy or automatic about denying ourselves or dying to self; that call goes against our natural tendencies. Paul...

It can be difficult to appreciate the extent of the spiritual battle that surrounds us 24/7. And that spiritual battle actually spills out into our world. Without the Holy Spirit as our strength and the Word of God to direct us, the battle can be...

With so many things all around us that vie for our attention and desire, it can be a struggle to return to our first love either regularly or consistently.

Fellowship and community are common terms bandied about in the church. It’s one thing to meet together but quite another to commune as family.

Reference: Colossians 2:6-7

There is a great challenge we face in both our life and journey of faith, to live first and foremost for the living God. The challenge is to stay focused, concentrated on Him for everything.

Colossians 1:15-23 shines a spotlight on Jesus.  He rules supreme over all that He has made, and everything He created is intended to bring Him glory.  That is our calling as children of God and His Church.  For those in the Colossian Church who are...

In Colossians 1:1-14 Paul addresses the church that meets in the city of Colossae.  He commends them for their faith, their hope, and their love.  Paul prays that their faith, hope and love will cause them to bear kingdom fruit.  Faith, hope and love...

Jesus heads straight to the temple and starts causing chaos. Why? What is the significance to us as we head toward Easter?

In Nehemiah, after acknowledging their tendency to fall away from God as a 'people', the children of Israel sign off on a vow of obedience.  It is a declaration that they will follow after God, keep His commandments and put an end to their...

Three different crowds were there when Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Three responses to Jesus. Three world views. Which crowd do you belong to?

We celebrate as we remember God’s faithfulness and love.

When God revives His people they commit to change, they focus on being different from the world by showing love, passion and action.

Confession is a natural step as we face the reality of who we are and who God is. As His people seek forgiveness and healing then God moves powerfully.

Revival starts as God’s people humbly submit to His word and learn to listen to His voice.