Who is my neighbor? Pastor Dan shares a message to answer this very question, drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan. Scripture reading: Luke 10:25-37. 8-30-26 The Examined Life: Neighboring Well Dan Petrak
Pastor Dan talks about the power of God’s word. Scripture reading: Romans 10:5-17. 8-23-26 The Examined Life: Open Ears Dan Petrak
Pastor Dan talks about how we like to think we are self-sufficient, but in all things, we need to depend on God. Scripture reading: Luke 18:9-14. 8-16-26 The Examined Life: Humble Dependence Dan Petrak
Vicar Brian talks about how we can approach God in prayer, not only as an all-powerful creator and ruler, but also as our Father and friend. Scripture reading: Luke 19:41-48. 8-9-26 The Examined Life: House of Prayer Brian Gentry
Vicar Brian asks the question: are we listening? Scripture reading: Acts 20:27-38. 8-9-26e Examined Life: Listening for Faithful Leadership Brian Gentry
Pastor Dan examines the parable of the dishonest manager as we explore what it means to be faithful with the gifts God has given us. Scripture reading: Luke 16:1-13. 7-26-26 The Examined Life: Faithful with What Has Been Given Dan Petrak
Pastor Dan talks about how we all produce fruit. But is what we are producing of God or of the world? Scripture reading: Romans 6:15-23. 7-19-26 The Examined Life: What Are We Producing? Dan Petrak
Vicar Brian talks about how the Ten Commandments show us how to live and how to prioritize God. Scripture reading: Exodus 20:1-17. 7-12-26 The Examined Life: Examining Our Priorities Brian Gentry
Pastor Dan talks about how we are called to follow Christ and invite others to know Jesus too. Scripture reading: Luke 5:1-11. 7-5-26 The Examined Life: Called to Follow Dan Petrak
Visiting Pastor Tim Phillips shares about our trust in Christ. Scripture reading: John 14:1-7. 6-28-26 The Examined Life: Our Trust in Christ Tim Phillips
Pastor Dan talks about the life and forgiveness we have in Christ, even while we struggle against our sinful nature. Scripture reading: Romans 7:13-25. 6-21-26 The Examined Life: Our Life in Christ Dan Petrak
Pastor Dan talks about how we have been made alive in Christ. Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28. 6-14-26 The Examined Life: Made Alive in Christ Dan Petrak
Vicar Brian Gentry talks about how we should seek to go where God is going. Scripture reading: Nehemiah 9:9-21. 6-7-26 The Examined Life: Where Are You Going? Brian Gentry
Vicar Brian Gentry reminds us that we are each fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. Scripture reading: Psalm 139:1-4, 13-16. 5-31-26 The Examined Life: Who Am I? Who I Am! Brian Gentry
On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Dan talks about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Scripture reading: Acts 2:1-13. 5-24-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Pentecost Dan Petrak
When Jesus ascended into heaven, he returned home to the Father. Pastor Dan talks about how we will be reunited with Jesus at the resurrection, and we will finally have the peace and satisfaction that comes with going home. Scripture reading: Luke 24:44-53. 5-17-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Going Home Dan Petrak
Vicar Brian talks about how Jesus gives us peace, even as we feel unsure about what’s going on in our lives. Scripture reading: John 14:23-31. 5-10-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: The Future is Now... and Not Yet Brian Gentry
Pastor Dan talks about how God promises promises, and we can believe Him. Scripture reading: John 16:1-15. 5-3-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Promises Promises Dan Petrak
Pastor Dan talks about how believers can hear God’s voice. Scripture reading: John 10:22-30. 4-26-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Now Hear This Dan Petrak
Pastor Dan talks about how Jesus reinstated Peter and invited him to “feed his sheep.” Scripture reading: John 21:15-19. 4-19-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: Time to Eat Dan Petrak
Pastor Luke talks about how the resurrection changes everything and how there is beauty in the brokenness and scars as Christ puts us back together. Scripture reading: John 20:19-23. 4-12-26 Courageous Together in Changing Times: The Resurrection Changes Everything Luke Timm
Pastor Luke shares the good news that Christ’s resurrection led to YOUR welcome into eternal life in God’s kingdom. Scripture reading: Matthew 28:1-10. 4-5-26 Wilderness to Welcome: YOUR* Welcome Luke Timm
Pastor Dan talks about how Jesus died on the cross and endured being separated from God the Father so that we could be saved. Scripture reading: Matthew 27:45-56 4-3-26 Wilderness to Welcome: Good Friday Dan Petrak
Vicar Brian talks about how the Lord serves us through His supper, and then gives us a command to love one another. Scripture reading: John 13:1-17, 31b-35. 4-2-26 Wilderness to Welcome: Welcome to the Table Brian Gentry
When the people of Jerusalem welcomed Jesus, singing “Hosanna,” they were expecting Jesus to be a triumphant king that would give them victory over their Roman oppressors. They were focused on the things of this world, instead of realizing Jesus had a much bigger mission - to save us from our sin. Scripture reading: Matthew 21:1-11. 3-29-26 Wilderness to Welcome: The Humble King's Welcome Dan Petrak
