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This weekend, we examined a particularly confusing time for Peter. In just a few verses, Jesus praises him for his faith, stating that He would build His church on the solid rock of Peter. Then, Jesus calls Peter a follower of Satan. Instead of being...
This weekend, we examined a particularly confusing time for Peter. In just a few verses, Jesus praises him for his faith, stating that He would build His church on the solid rock of Peter. Then, Jesus calls Peter a follower of Satan. Instead of being...
This past weekend, we heard Jesus pose two questions to his disciples. The first was, "Who do the crowds say the Son of Man is?" The second was, "Who do you say that I am?" Although these may seem straightforward questions with...
This past weekend, we heard Jesus pose two questions to his disciples. The first was, "Who do the crowds say the Son of Man is?" The second was, "Who do you say that I am?" Although these may seem straightforward questions with...
This past weekend, Rev. David Pavesic spoke about our calling to ensure that all people know of God's grace. Using the story of the determined woman from Matthew 15:21-28, he highlighted that there are many who are desperate to know Jesus. As...
This past weekend, Rev. David Pavesic spoke about our calling to ensure that all people know of God's grace. Using the story of the determined woman from Matthew 15:21-28, he highlighted that there are many who are desperate to know Jesus. As...
This past weekend, we reflected on Jesus’ walking on the water toward the boat. Like many of you, I have pondered the image and wondered how Jesus did it. This time, I thought about the storms that rage in our own lives, the unexpected waves that hit...
This past weekend, we reflected on Jesus' walking on the water toward the boat. Like many of you, I have pondered the image and wondered how Jesus did it. This time, I thought about the storms that rage in our own lives, the unexpected waves that...
This past weekend, we reflected on Jesus' walking on the water toward the boat. Like many of you, I have pondered the image and wondered how Jesus did it. This time, I thought about the storms that rage in our own lives, the unexpected waves that...
This past weekend, we reflected on Jesus' walking on the water toward the boat. Like many of you, I have pondered the image and wondered how Jesus did it. This time, I thought about the storms that rage in our own lives, the unexpected waves that...
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares the parable of the wheat and the weeds with his disciples. This parable raises two important questions. The first question is: Why does God allow evil in the world (represented by the weeds)? The second question...
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares the parable of the wheat and the weeds with his disciples. This parable raises two important questions. The first question is: Why does God allow evil in the world (represented by the weeds)? The second question...
After a warning from the prophets and the destruction of the northern kingdom, the southern kingdom of Judah also fell. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came and destroyed not only the city of Jerusalem but also the temple of God. What were the people...
After a warning from the prophets and the destruction of the northern kingdom, the southern kingdom of Judah also fell. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came and destroyed not only the city of Jerusalem but also the temple of God. What were the people...
This past weekend, we heard how the Babylonians conquered the Southern Kingdom. Most importantly, the city of Jerusalem. In destroying the Temple, the loss felt by God's chosen people was profound and faith-shattering. Jesus reminds us that God...
This past weekend, we heard how the Babylonians conquered the Southern Kingdom. Most importantly, the city of Jerusalem. In destroying the Temple, the loss felt by God's chosen people was profound and faith-shattering. Jesus reminds us that God...
Dig Deeper: How might the voice of the prophet challenge us to repent and listen to God's invitation in our lives?
Dig Deeper: How might the voice of the prophet challenge us to repent and listen to God's invitation in our lives?
This past weekend, we heard how the Assyrians conquered the Northern Kingdom, resulting in the enslavement of ten tribes of Israel, which were lost to history and often referred to as the “lost” tribes of Israel. In a culture that places immense...
This past weekend, we heard how the Assyrians conquered the Northern Kingdom, resulting in the enslavement of ten tribes of Israel, which were lost to history and often referred to as the “lost” tribes of Israel. In a culture that places immense...
This weekend, our guest preacher was the Reverend Kristin Engstrom, who shared stories of faith from the Lutheran Church in Madagascar. The Lutheran Church in Madagascar is one of the largest churches in that country, boasting over four million...
This weekend, our guest preacher was the Reverend Kristin Engstrom, who shared stories of faith from the Lutheran Church in Madagascar. The Lutheran Church in Madagascar is one of the largest churches in that country, boasting over four million...
This weekend, we took a break from our study of the Old Testament to focus on a message from Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. The passage describes judgment day, when the Son of Man comes in His glory with all the angels. He...
This weekend, we took a break from our study of the Old Testament to focus on a message from Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. The passage describes judgment day, when the Son of Man comes in His glory with all the angels. He...
This weekend, we turn our attention to the prophets, who stand as God’s voice to the powers of this world. We discover their consistent themes, even as they speak to multiple nations and generations. They speak with clarity and relevance, and their...