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With a sermon title like this, it’s easy to think about how we’re too busy, too tired, or just don’t like people. :) But...if we’re going to “follow Jesus,” we must learn to “follow” His example. This sermon might step on your toes… but hey, at least Jesus is offering to wash them!

In Mark 7 we see a tension between Jesus and the religious leaders over a ceremonial hand-washing tradition and why the disciples didn’t wash their hands before eating. Jesus shares three warnings to the Pharisees about wrong priorities that are equally as applicable to us today as they were to them back then.

Recent surveys have indicated that between 60 and 80% of adults report feelings of loneliness and isolation. Other surveys have proven that loneliness and isolation are as damaging to a person's overall health as smoking a pack of cigarettes every day. Something has to change! We need community. Following a sermon series on Real Love, Mark walks us through what it means to be loved by, and connect...

Why is it so easy to ‘love’ things that don’t really matter ? Then, we struggle to show ‘love’ to the things that actually matter ? Guest speaker, Thomas Osterkamp, shows us how I Corinthians 13 answers these questions.

Love is GREAT...until we’re hurt, let down, or disappointed. How does ‘real love’ respond in these times? Discover how ‘real love,’ even when tested, can transform relationships and never fails!

Have you ever tried really hard to love someone...only for your efforts to be met with rejection, resistance, or resentment?! This study of I Corinthians 13 will challenge our understanding of love and show us the true source of love that never fails.

We all “lean in” a bit when someone says, “Let me make this clear.” Jesus’ final words of John 12 cause us to “lean in” as He challenges us to confront the truth, examine our own faith, and respond to the light before it’s too late.

🎶All by myself...🎶 You may or may not enjoy that song, but one thing is sure...that’s no way to live life! We were not designed to live in isolation. We NEED others...not just in times of crisis, but as a way of life.

Most of us have said, “No” to a child, a pet, or a salesman...but what about to GOD?! What happens when you tell GOD, “No?” Why would a person tell God, “No?” Both of these answers are clearly answered in this text from John 12.

Do you remember playing “follow the leader?” In this passage, Jesus uses a seed to illustrate what it looks like to follow Him.

“Inauguration” and “insurrection” are words referenced in modern politics. In this passage, we see BOTH of them! Join us as we see practical truth and application that will help us...whether you’re into politics, or not!

Mary washes FEET with her HAIR with about $7200 worth of perfume. Judas lies. They decide to kill Lazarus. This is a wild, yet familiar, story. BUT, there is something that you CANNOT miss in it...

Sports. Most people love them or hate them. Did you know that God actually uses sports to teach us what it looks like to walk (or “run”) with Him?! Whether you’re chasing a physical trophy or eternal crowns, this message will challenge you to reflect on how you’re living and inspire you to run with intentionality in 2025.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly live a life that positions you for God’s blessing? In this message, we step “behind the scenes” of Mary’s life in Luke 1 to discover three resolutions she lived by that can help us in facing a New Year.

If your life feels chaotic this season, this sermon offers hope that God is at work, even when it seems like everything is going wrong. We dive into the familiar story of Luke 2, revealing how Mary and Joseph faced challenge after challenge leading up to Jesus’ birth. From their journey, we uncover practical truths about navigating life’s messiness.

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect, does it? Plans get interrupted, and we’re left grappling with fear and uncertainty. But what if those interruptions aren’t accidents? What if they’re part of God’s bigger plan? In this sermon, we look at the story of the shepherds in Luke 2—ordinary men with ordinary plans—who had their night completely turned upside down by an angelic announcement.

Let’s be real...following Jesus isn’t a cakewalk! Sometimes it is hard to do the right thing. In this sermon about the wise men, we learn some helpful insights for these times.

Whether you’re wanting something to STOP, START, or CONTINUE...it’s often that we see that God works on His own timetable and with His own plans. The story of Zachariah and Elisabeth help us learn what to do during these times.

Overwhelmed? Broken? Anxious? Hurting? Philippians 4 gives us a detailed path to peace during these difficult times.

Most Christians know that we’re **supposed** to talk to others about Jesus, but often find it difficult or awkward. This study of the Apostle Andrew gives us practical advice on how to talk to others about Jesus.

Pastor Bob Clark from Danvers, IL helps us see how the Gospel changes everything in this study of Philemon.

In the heat of this election season, the story of the fallout from the resurrection of Lazarus reminds us that “Jesus > Politics.” This truth should impact the way we vote and the way we treat others.

It comes fairly easy to believe that “Jesus Loves Me” when everything is going smoothly in life...but what about in the difficult times? In this sermon, we discover the difference it makes in our trials when we believe that Jesus loves us.

If you’ve tried to live by faith for any amount of time...you have found yourself frustrated. Far too often, God does not operate according to our plans or our timetables. Join us as we learn that ‘pain has purpose’ in this ‘lesson from Lazarus.’

Dave McCroskey brought this message on our Missions Emphasis Sunday.