As we begin to move into specific areas of life, the Preacher of Ecclesiastes utilizes the phrase “striving after wind.” Not a typical phrase that we would hear in modern culture, but a reality that many of us probably find ourselves in. We’ll dig deep into Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26 this weekend during our services. Grab your copy of the Word and join us!
What is my purpose? What is the meaning of life? These are questions that you have probably encountered at some point in your life, but what is the answer? The book of Ecclesiastes answers this question and many others by saying “Don’t Waste Your Life!” We’ll kick off this new series on Sunday.
The Bible uses the word "holy” over 600 times! Have you ever thought about what that means? What are the implications of God’s holiness and how does this tell us to worship? As we end our short series in the Psalms this week come join us expecting to experience the holiness of God!
The presence and existence of God is uniquely awesome. By His power, not only does he justly reign over us, but he also reigns over all other gods and idols. In his power, he protects us from evil and truly loves us. This is truly worthy of praise.
Do you enjoy singing? When you sing, who do you sing to; what is your attitude during this time? Psalm 95 addressing each of these questions but may not be things that you’ve considered before. Let’s consider them together on Sunday as we gather to Sing to the King.
The Lord’s throne has been established from of old, but what does this mean? Psalm 93 speaks of the establishment of God’s throne, which can be a foreign concept for us since we don’t have an earthly king. As we dig into this psalm, may the Lord lead you to worship Him as King and that He might reign in your life.
Everlasting joy can be a difficult reality for us to experience depending on our circumstances. However, the Scriptures speak of singing praises to the King with a joy beyond our current situation. Have you met this King? Our prayer is that you would experience the joy that comes from the King as we gather on Sunday to look at Psalm 47.
Do you ever just want to hear the voice of God? I think many of us do, but how does the Lord speak to us, and when He does, what does it sound like? Psalm 29 describes the Voice of the Lord in a ferocious way, and we’ll consider these things on Sunday as we continue to Sing to the King.
There are many types of Psalms but during this series, we'll look specifically at the ones that speak of God's Sovereignty. Psalm 24 is a great text to kick off this series. In this psalm, King David refers to the Lord as the King of Glory! Join us this Sunday as we Sing to the King.
As we wrap up The Complaining Prophet, we see Habakkuk rejoicing. This seems unlikely from his lamenting, yet he rejoices. You can experience the same! Join us this week as we study Habakkuk 3:17-19.
When we think about prayer, it is tempting to immediately go to requesting things of God. However, Habakkuk models for us a prayer of adoration. He adores and acknowledges the Lord in Habakkuk 3:1-16. Join us this Sunday as we dig into the prayer.
The next section of The Complaining Prophet records the Lord answering his lament. The Lord gives specific instructions and warnings with a promise nestled in the middle. Sometimes, we can get caught up in all of the instructions or warnings but miss the reason for them. This is what we’ll lean into this Sunday as we look at Habakkuk 2:2-20.
Habakkuk continues to lament the world that he is living in, but is it God’s fault? Has He made these things to happen? Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 records the second lament but utilizes language that could be controversial. We won’t shy away from these things, but instead, we’ll dig into the Scriptures seeking understanding.
Have you ever had an experience similar to Habakkuk? You’ve asked God for help, but it seemed like He wasn’t listening or answering you. In Habakkuk 1:5-11, we find the Lord’s answer to the initial lament. As Habakkuk continues to wrestle with the sovereignty of God, we’ll do the same.
What do you see when you look around? What do you hear from others? Habakkuk, one of the Minor Prophets, saw and heard things that led him to cry out to God. Maybe it’s similar for you, but do you see and hear rightly? Join us on Sunday as we begin walking through the book of Habakkuk: The Complaining Prophet.
Some in our culture look at the life and work of Jesus from a historical perspective. This is right, but it falls short. We must also look at the miraculous life and work of Jesus. This miraculous work directly affects us but how? Join us this Sunday as we wrap up our Easter series and see how Christ changes us.
Resurrection Sunday! In fact, Christ has been raised! This crucial truth makes Christianity different than all other religions. This Sunday, we’re going to celebrate like we celebrate every week because JESUS IS ALIVE!
“If Christ hasn’t been raised, then you are still in your sins.” Paul states this in his letter to the Corinthians, but what does it mean for us? As we gather this Friday to remember the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ in our place, we’ll tackle the importance of His death for us.
There are big questions about Christianity that float throughout culture, but the biggest is probably that of resurrection. Is resurrection possible? This is one of question that Apostle Paul addresses in his letter to the Corinthians. During the Easter season this year, we’ll dive into 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 to wrestle with this very question! Join us this Sunday (Palm Sunday) as we kickoff our new series.
As we end our collective journey through the book of Acts, we come back to the purpose of the book. Paul finally makes it to Rome, as the Lord had promised, and he likely is expecting more trouble. His expectation is for persecution and pushback, but instead he finds a peaceful group of people and more open doors for the kingdom of God to advance. What we see this week is, though the 28th chapter closes this book, a new chapter has dawned and has massive implications for God's people.
Life’s journey often feels uncertain, restless, and unpredictable. Like Paul, we find ourselves on roads we never expected — facing storms, struggles, and setbacks. Acts 28:1-16 reveals that Paul’s journey was far more than just survival — it was marked by unwavering trust in God’s purpose.
Despite Paul's warning, they steer the ship directly into a storm on the way to Rome. In the middle of the storm, the entire ship is anxious and going crazy- throwing their cargo off the ship and running around like madmen. In the midst of the craziness, there is one man who is non-anxious: Paul. He leverages this storm to share God's Word and point people to Jesus by exhorting them to "not be afraid." Just like God promises, every human being arrives safely on land (though the boat is destroyed...
There is often confusion in our culture about whether or not we can or should talk about faith with other people. For those of us who are born again believers, the mandate is there to proclaim the truth about Jesus to those around us. However, there are tactful ways to do that. In this week’s text, we see Apostle Paul do this several times before various Roman leaders. Join us this Sunday for Acts 24:1-26:32.
After appearing before the Council, the anger towards Paul is growing. In this week’s text, we read of a plot to ambush and kill him. Yet, we see the Apostle continue to trust the Lord. A firm, consistent trust that should be evidenced in the life of all believers. Join us this week as we continue through the book of Acts.
Paul lived his life "in good conscience" among those he interacted with throughout his ministry. Here we see Paul being persecuted by religious leaders, though Paul did nothing wrong except preach the word of Christ. Join us as we see how we can be like Christ in the midst of persecution!
Paul’s story is definitely miraculous. Once a prominent enemy of the Church, and now a leading missionary for the Church. In Acts 21:39 – 22:21, we find Paul speaking the people as a prisoner, but it doesn’t stop him from proclaiming the greatness of God. As we dive into this text, the question to ask ourselves is: what would I do in a similar situation?
As chaos ensues, our emotions can influence us in our decision making. Unfortunately, during these times, we don’t always make the best decisions. We see both sides of this as Paul is arrested in Acts 21:27-38. I pray that you will consider joining us this weekend as we discuss the need for discernment.
The Apostle Paul was no stranger to controversy. In Acts 21:17-26 after arriving in Jerusalem, the issue that had been addressed in Acts 15 at the Council is brought up again. As we see the response of Paul, I believe that we can learn how to navigate sensitive cultural issues with sincerity towards others while honoring the Lord.
In the final installment of our journey through Acts, we encounter the Apostle Paul on his final journey. As we jump into chapter 21, we'll see his friends encouraging him to not go to Jerusalem. However Paul has a different opinion, but what does this mean for us? Join us on Sunday to find out!
What is my purpose? This is a common question that many will wrestle with at some point during his/her life. As followers of Jesus, the purpose is found in the mission. The Lord is building His Church for the mission that has been set forth. This mission is Why We Believe. As we finish Creeds & Confessions, join us to study Acts 1:8.
