Tusculum Church of Christ

If God exists, what kind of God would be worthy of trust? Christianity reveals a God of love, not domination—a God who came near.

Yes, there are definite times where people following religions have done damage—but Jesus is not the problem. Jesus critiques toxic religion and offers a way of justice and healing that our world still needs.

We want justice, compassion, and human dignity—but where do those values come from? Faith doesn’t just promote goodness; it makes goodness possible.

Sometimes life doesn't make sense in the moment. But with faith and hindsight, we come to learn that God has been with us, helping us all along. He never abandons us. He is always faithful.

We all live by a story—about who we are, why we’re here, and what matters most. The Christian story offers beauty, resilience, and a purpose even in suffering.

Even in an age of deconstruction, belief hasn’t vanished. In fact, it still speaks to something deep in every human heart.

Today we have a special worship service to build around the beauty of Summer, and the new possibilities for us of getting out and about, serving the Lord as we go. The whole worship service is oriented around different facets of this important theme, using the book of Jude as a basis.

Holiness is found in Christ's example. Holiness is experienced as God's gift to us. And holiness must also be practiced as our way of life and our attitude toward one another. What does holiness look like in action?

It is easy to lose sight of the Eternal in the temporary where we live. But the place to which God calls us goes beyond what can be touched or measured. We must not reject the invitation to be connected to the life of God's anointed, whose blood speaks powerfully on our behalf. 

In our race for Christ, sometimes it feels like we are only limping toward the finish line. Yet through our struggles, we are educated and perfected in the ways and culture of our faith. We get stronger in the struggles and must therefore embrace how God can use them.

A special word on Mother's Day. We appreciate all the ways our mothers reflect the heart of God. Jesus, in his tenderness, patience, and strength, is an example for all of us in how we treat one another.

Mark Adams, P.R. Anderson, and Earl Santymire take time for special presentations on this Sunday following a congregational survey about women's inclusion in the life of our congregation. They share about basic driving principles, survey responses, and information about our direction from here.

Sometimes life moves us to exclaim, "God, how could you?!" But when it comes to our own actions, we dearly need the hope we find in Scripture: That God's forgiveness is bigger than our deepest faults.

The tomb is empty, but God’s love is overflowing. In a world full of questions, Jesus is risen, real, and ready to walk with you. Celebrate Easter with us and discover a hope that still speaks today.

In Hebrews 11, the preacher takes us on a meaningful walk through our family cemetery of faithful ancestors, reminding us to be strong as they were strong, and encouraging us that those who wait for us at the finish line are cheering us on in our life's race toward Heaven. 

Jesus fulfills the Law of Moses. He purifies us by his death as our Passover Lamb. He intercedes for us with God as our High Priest. He welcomes outsiders into his circle as a priest from a different order. Our connection to God is greater than anything that was possible before it. All of this moves us to worship and connects us as people who share faith.

On many Sundays, the average person in the room is a baptized believer. We have to remember to go beyond the basic "plan of salvation" to the deeper matters of God. Earl shares about stages in a "growth chart" and what it looks like for us to continue on toward maturity.

For this Sunday, we coordinated songs, prayers, communion, and Scripture reflections around a two part theme: 1. It's Spring time! Nature is coming back to life and flourishing. It's a great season for us as people and as a church to think about what God wants to revive in us. 2. As the army of God, the nature of our battle is spiritual. Most importantly: God fights our battles for us!

God's promises are our anchor. Everything else in life is fleeting and fading, but God's promises are an anvil that can endure any hammer of time, pressure, or circumstances. Anchor your soul in God's promises and you can weather any storm.

Jesus will return one day, and will bring salvation with him for all who are in him. Our challenge is not only to hold firm, but to move on to greater maturity in Christ, growing in grace and good works.

In the time between now and eternity, it is easy to get distracted and discouraged. Some of the most important work we can do involves two things: 1) holding fast and 2) praying boldly. God will give us what we need to do what He's called us to do.

God worked hard and then God rested. God invites us to do the same. We live this life in view of the next life where we desire to arrive and enter into God's rest for us.

The Church is a house, built together by God into the household of God, and a family for all who turn to God in Christ. God's work in our life together enables us to speak with boldness.

Jesus speaks powerfully to our past, to our present, and to our future. He is a true pioneer who goes where none of us could to clear a path that we can be where he is.

When you look at the stars and consider the vastness of the universe, do you ever feel insignificant? Yet God has loved us and considered us in our place of need, prioritizing us above any and every cost of redeeming us.