Weekend Messages from Jacob's Well

Pneuma Means Spirit

This week we'll see how the Spirit fell on the Feast of Harvest called Pentecost. We'll learn that to share in the joy of the Spirit—we must join Him in the work He is doing to bring people to Jesus!

Joy Under the Sun

When you think about 2020, JOY is probably not the first word that comes to mind... but it's something that we desperately need right now. This message is a call to remember that our Joy is not dependent on the circumstances around us. Jesus wants more for us, more for 2020, more for this world. This is a call to bring light into the darkness. To lead with love, compassion, peace, and importantly... Joy.

More than was Asked

The Gospel calls us to become aware of and to challenge our deepest held assumptions and beliefs. We are called to evaluate them by what now "fits" because of the Gospel. The resulting changes can be painful, but they ultimately lead to joy!

Onesimus - Becoming Useful

The Gospel brings about a change of heart, which changes everything else! The book of Philemon is the only book where the Apostle Paul does not explicitly share or declare the Gospel. But the Gospel is definitely the background and indeed the subtext of this amazing little letter. In this letter we see the wisdom of Paul in dealing with a difficult interpersonal conflict. This conflict has its roots in a very complex and unjust social structure that was established in Roman culture. Paul's answe...

Paul - Preferring to Appeal

The Gospel brings about a change of heart, which changes everything else! The book of Philemon is the only book where the Apostle Paul does not explicitly share or declare the Gospel. But the Gospel is definitely the background and indeed the subtext of this amazing little letter. In this letter we see the wisdom of Paul in dealing with a difficult interpersonal conflict. This conflict has its roots in a very complex and unjust social structure that was established in Roman culture. Paul's answe...

Freedom From Fear and the Freedom to Love

The Gospel sets us free from the penalty of Sin, the power of Sin and the fear of Death. This gives us the power to Love and do Good-- Not as a means of getting our freedom, but as a result of having our freedom.

The Law and the Flesh

The Apostle Paul warns of two major pitfalls that can keep us from experiencing freedom in Christ. Following the law makes us trust more in our own righteousness than in Jesus' sacrifice. And the desires of the flesh keep us distracted from the life that the Spirit is leading us to. True freedom comes when we trust in Christ Alone and choose to follow the Holy Spirit.

Children or Slaves

Living in the reality of the Gospel makes us Children of God. Forsaking or changing the Gospel leads to slavery.

July 19th Outdoor Service

Being in the Family of God

Just as the Galatian believers were polarized and divided, so are Christians in our country today. How did the apostle Paul address their barriers, and what can we take from that example in present times? See what it means to be the family of God and discover the profound hope and radical unity the apostle Paul preaches to the Galatian church, as we continue our Freedom in Christ series.

Justified by Faith

Have you ever felt like you're not good enough? That you have to do more, know more and be more in order to be loved and accepted? As Paul writes to the Galatians he reminds them, and us, that we are not justified (made right) with God by what we do. It's not about following all of the laws to perfection. True freedom and right standing with God comes only through faith in the saving power of Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Are you living as someone who is enslaved to following a set of rul...

From Saul to Paul

Paul needed to introduce himself to many of the Galatians and to establish his credibility as the Apostle to the Gentiles. He shares the story of his journey from Saul to Paul as the radical message of Gospel inclusion changed him.

The True Gospel

The churches in Galatia were following the false gospel and this letter from Paul comes to mobilize them to choose the true gospel and true freedom in Christ. We are to ask ourselves the same question -- are we following the true gospel? Or have we added to the gospel, enslaving ourselves and excluding others?

Grace Based Dads

Father's Day Message! Guest speaker Dr. Tim Kimmel of Family Matters, talks about how Grace transforms the relationship between fathers and their children.

Better When We Invest

We are all called to be makers of disciple makers.

The Ministers of the Church

The job of the Pastor is to equip the people of God to be the Ministers of the church. This keeps us from being blown around by all the winds of doctrine.

Home for the Summer

Take up the 40 Day / 5 Commitment Challenge. Make this Summer a time of Spiritual Growth that will be Better than Ever!

Better Than Ever

Our world has been through an unprecedented crisis. We are all still trying to find our feet even as we are unsure what will happen next. This has been true for our church as well. In this message I will share where we are as a church, how we have adapted to meet the new reality of being the church scattered but united, and why I believe this will lead to one of the greatest seasons in the history of our church, and of the church worldwide.

Kingdom of God

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever, amen." These final lines from The Lord's Prayer are connected in a profound way. We find freedom from temptation and sin when we are immersed in His presence and truly see ourselves as citizens of His Kingdom. His rule and reign is being established on earth, one heart at a time, and it is His strength that empowers us to live a transformed life.

A Faithful Mother

This message is about a woman named Jochebed who stayed faithful by doing her part and letting go and letting God do His part. Through her faith and courage she saved her son who was destined to become one of the greatest leaders of all time.

Forgive Us as We Forgive

The Lord's prayer teaches us the freedom and joy of giving and receiving forgiveness daily.

Daily Bread

Father

A walk through the "Our Father". We are asking Jesus to teach us how to pray.

Resurrection Easter 2020

Easter is a call to "quiet joy" because of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On the journey Jesus surprises us by walking with us and putting everything in perspective. We are not alone; God has a plan and we are forgiven!

Turning Tables

Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem and cleanses the temple, calling his people to prayer and to His teaching. Has Jesus turned over any of your tables lately?

Getting Lost

People matter to God. Learning to love lost people is central to the heart of God.

Do Not Be Anxious?

Basics from Jesus: To feel fear is normal; To live in anxiety is not necessary. This is a message of hope and encouragement.

Who is My Neighbor

The story of the good Samaritan is often read as a sentimental story about helping people in need. But it is a story that is designed to challenge our deepest beliefs about who we are called to love. Who have we made the "Other" in our life?

The Fear of Following

In Luke the call to discipleship is a high bar. It is a call to a life of following Jesus. In this message we will ask people to consider how serious they are about being a disciple of Jesus.

Check the Soil

The hope of the Gospel is like a seed that is freely scattered and available to everyone, but that powerful seed of hope needs the right soil to grow. Are we cultivating a life that allows this seed to take root? Can the people around us see evidence of a life transformed by Jesus? He who has ears to hear, let him hear.