Many of us get caught up in the idea that sin is a list of all the mistakes we make. God’s Word tells us that sin is more than what we do or don’t do … it’s a power that can control our lives, and if left unchecked, we’ll find ourselves “stuck” where we don’t Read more
May 20, 2012 in Messages by Kitty
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It’s one of the most compelling stories in the Gospels. The religious leaders drag a woman caught “in the act” of adultery and publicly humiliate her before Jesus and his disciples. Jesus diffused the situation with truth and grace. If you think about it, we fit the shoes of each of the people in this Read more
March 12, 2012 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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I began writing this devotion a couple of months ago and decided to scrap it because I thought it was too ‘heavy’. After listening to a speaker one Sunday night share the same topic, I thought maybe God was giving me a nudge, so here it is. The speaker, Craig Groeschel, summarized the story in Read more
November 9, 2011 in Meditations by Pastor Steve
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It doesn’t take long before anyone living for Christ experiences temptation. Jesus was tempted—why should we be exempt? This past Sunday we took a broader look at the subject by examining: Sin v. sins: Do you know the difference between Big-”S”-Sin and little-”s”-sins? Temptation: How does temptation work? When are we tempted? Can we resist? Read more
July 19, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Who are you when nobody’s looking? Last Sunday Pastor Wendy challenged us with a message on personal integrity. By comparing the life of Judas with the life of Peter, she showed us how we can either hold on to our cherished sins and be caught in and endless Read more
April 27, 2009 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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