Category: Sermons
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June 26, 2011 – God Loves You Wherever You Are
Please forward to the 39 minute mark in order to hear the sermon only. Most of you have probably grown up singing, “Jesus loves me this I know.” And even now, in worship we sing, “O, how He loves us so, O, how He loves us, how He loves us so.” The Psalmist writes, “With…
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June 19th – The Two Prodigals
Reverend Anna Marie Peterson preached about our responsibility in the story of the prodigal son. Watch the video for “An Invitation to Rejoice.” Read Luke 15 as well as 2 Samuel 18:29-39.
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June 12, 2011 – Who Belongs?
Have you ever invited someone to church and their response was ‘the day I walk into church is the day lightning bolts will strike me?’ Many people carry lots of condemnation or they don’t feel like they belong in a church. How could Jesus lead a movement nobody felt invited into? How could he get…
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June 5, 2011 – Living Between the Dust and the Divine
Christians believe that we belong to God. And, believers experience God. This has actually been going on for centuries – all the way back to the ancient Hebrews, God’s people who really have a head start on us in understanding the need for praise and worship. Yet in a busy, secular society we may be…
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May 29, 2011 – Religion that Has No Cost is a Waste of Time!
This weekend we celebrate as a nation those who died for our country. We remember our neighbors, friends, family members, and our ancestors for their sacrifice and we honor their commitment. They gave their lives because they believed in freedom and were committed to defending it. Do you believe in a personal God who loves…
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May 22, 2011 – SPECIAL STORYTELLING by Jim and Janet Stahl and George and Mary Huttar
Do you like adventure stories? Are you going to the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie? If you like adventure you won’t want to miss this Sunday’s worship service when the Stahls and the Huttars tell the story. Paul sets sail for Rome but unexpected delays occur. Too late in the season for safe travel,…
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May 15, 2011 – Nothing Can Divert God’s Plans
Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Do you wonder where is God in this? You might have a real sense of call to do something for God. Actually we all have the call to be a witness to this wonderful, amazing Savior, Jesus Christ. But, you find yourself in unexplainably…
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May 8, 2011- Belts and A Broken Heart
Don’t let the title fool you, this Sunday won’t be a romance novel. Instead, we will be talking about the many competing voices in our world which try to influence us. We’ll look back at some other followers of God who have had to make choices on how they will live and what they will…
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May 1, 2011 – The Power Is in Jesus’ Name
Do you ever think of the Bible as funny? Do you recall stories that make you laugh? This Sunday we talk about one of the funniest vignettes in Scripture as we join Paul in Ephesus, where he led the church for three years. People were drawn to Paul’s power to do miracles and exorcists tried…
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April 24, 2011 – EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES, 6:30 am on the Patio and 10:30 am in the Sanctuary
The first believers were deeply hurt when Jesus was crucified. They were afraid, but something inside kept telling them to seek. They went to the tomb. They anticipated, but how hard it is when disappointment comes! Then Jesus showed up – resurrection! Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. At 6:30 am we will meet on the…