I did something over the weekend that I thought I would never do in a million years. I went to my 30th High School Reunion. Reunions are scary—we feel that we will be judged according to what we have accomplished or attained since we last saw these people. The most confident among us will suddenly Read more
May 16, 2012 in Meditations by Pastor Steve
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Our Salvation is not tied to our works, however, our deeds are important, as illustrated in this week’s message in John 10:22-42. Jesus is confronted by those who oppose Him, asking Him to clearly state whether or not He is the Christ. He answers by reminding them that they have already witnessed all the miracles Read more
May 6, 2012 in Messages by Kitty
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This week, we look at a man, blind from birth, whose sight is restored. Jesus heals him in a miraculous way, giving him the ability to see both physically and spiritually. This story shows us that we are all blind at birth. We are all sinners. Jesus reaches out to us in compassion giving us Read more
April 16, 2012 in Messages by Kitty
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John 4:46:54 takes us back to Cana where Jesus performs his second sign. There is no formula we can use to get the answers to prayers we are seeking. Faith isn’t something we generate, but a gift we receive. There’s no right or wrong way to pray and all Jesus asks is that we come Read more
December 5, 2011 in Messages by Kitty
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After a lot of thinking and praying, I’ve decided to launch a big project this fall: we’re going to read through the entire Gospel of John together as a church. Over the years, we’ve spent time in Ecclesiastes and Colossians, discussed Spiritual Gifts and Virtues, and examined the Life of Elijah, to name a few Read more
September 6, 2011 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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We’ve looked at some pretty impressive virtue lists throughout this series including the Beatitudes of Matthew 5, and the “put to death”/”put on” list of Colossians 3. This week and next we’re going to examine the most famous of Christian virtues. This week it’s the three virtues that remain (love, hope, and faith). Next week Read more
February 7, 2011 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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Question #1: Why Can’t My Faith Move Moutains? [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It’s a question we’ve all asked sometimes—often in the midst of despair. The Bible states clearly that those who ask in faith will receive what they ask for, so why don’t I get what I want? We looked at that Read more
October 18, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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Rain [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Last week we looked at the showdown between the prophets of Baal and Elijah. That was likely the most spectacular moment that any Israelite had ever witnessed. If that was the most spectacular, then this week we looked at the most important: rain. Now that Yahweh’s demonstrated Read more
February 1, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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A Wing and a Prayer (Part 1) [Audio clip: view full post to listen] I sat down to write a message on the episode concerning Elijah and the widow’s son (1 Kings 17:17-24) last week. The more I studied, prayed, and considered the text, the more lessons on prayer jumped out at me. In fact, Read more
November 16, 2009 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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