When teaching one of His most famous sermons, Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6). When you think about your own home, what do you hunger for? Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness or perhaps other things? In this new series, we will apply aspects of Jesus' teaching to our homes. We will explore practical steps we can take to experience the blessed homes God wants us to have.

When teaching one of His most famous sermons, Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6). When you think about your own home, what do you hunger for? Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness or perhaps other things? In this new series, we will apply aspects of Jesus' teaching to our homes. We will explore practical steps we can take to experience the blessed homes God wants us to have.

Peter, a disciple of Jesus, was a committed follower who gave his wholehearted "yes" to Jesus. His strong personality and proactive approach were apparent at various times, and Jesus saw great potential in him. However, after Jesus' death, Peter experienced both grief and shame due to his failure during a time of testing - he denied knowing Jesus. What do we do when we fail in times of testing? Where can we turn?

After Jesus' death, Thomas was one of the followers who was devastated, just like the others. He couldn't believe how quickly all of his hopes and plans had been dashed when Jesus died on the cross. It had a profound impact on him, causing him to question everything. Despite the others telling him that they had seen the risen Jesus, Thomas was unable to believe it. What do we do when our faith is shipwrecked or paralyzed? How do we respond when our own hopes and dreams have not been realized?

The one person who experienced it all like no one else was Mary, the mother of Jesus.  I want to consider Jesus' life, death, and resurrection from Mary's perspective. What did she think from the very beginning? What were her challenges as she watched Jesus grow up? How did she feel about the launching of his ministry? What were her concerns as she saw various people's reactions? And how did she respond first to his death and then the news of his resurrection? My new series titled "Hope Alive" I pray will inspire and encourage us in the midst of our own uncertain or difficult circumstances.

When we read the stories of Jesus, we are reminded that His life was a message from God. As we consider the implications of everything that happened during Holy Week culminating with the resurrection, we realize Jesus' victory over death was also a message from God! In Jesus Christ, we have a "blessed hope," but it was won at a tremendous cost.

Death by crucifixion was a terribly excruciating process. To speak was very difficult and yet Jesus spoke “Last Words” from the cross that He wanted people to hear.   Beginning on March 12,  Pastor Bob will begin a Lenten message series focusing on Jesus’ final words as he died on the cross.   There is much to learn and appreciate about Jesus and his great love and compassion toward us and all people as we consider his Last Words.  

Death by crucifixion was a terribly excruciating process. To speak was very difficult and yet Jesus spoke “Last Words” from the cross that He wanted people to hear.   Beginning on March 12,  Pastor Bob will begin a Lenten message series focusing on Jesus’ final words as he died on the cross.   There is much to learn and appreciate about Jesus and his great love and compassion toward us and all people as we consider his Last Words.  

Death by crucifixion was a terribly excruciating process. To speak was very difficult and yet Jesus spoke “Last Words” from the cross that He wanted people to hear.   Beginning on March 12,  Pastor Bob will begin a Lenten message series focusing on Jesus’ final words as he died on the cross.   There is much to learn and appreciate about Jesus and his great love and compassion toward us and all people as we consider his Last Words.  

Death by crucifixion was a terribly excruciating process. To speak was very difficult and yet Jesus spoke “Last Words” from the cross that He wanted people to hear.   Beginning on March 12,  Pastor Bob will begin a Lenten message series focusing on Jesus’ final words as he died on the cross.   There is much to learn and appreciate about Jesus and his great love and compassion toward us and all people as we consider his Last Words.

Based on Matthew 28:16-20– the Great Commission

As we begin 2023 Pastor Bob is launching a new message series based on Jesus’ words to seven churches recorded in Revelation 2-3.   In His letters, our Lord pays a pastoral visit to seven different first-century local churches and tailors a message fitting to each.   In addressing the congregations, Jesus’ words include encouragement, instruction, warning, and promise. These were real churches filled with real people struggling with real problems.  Though 2000 years separate us from them, their issues are not much different from our own.  As we go through the seven letters, we will see ourselves and our own church in a new light.

As we begin 2023 Pastor Bob is launching a new message series based on Jesus’ words to seven churches recorded in Revelation 2-3.   In His letters, our Lord pays a pastoral visit to seven different first-century local churches and tailors a message fitting to each.   In addressing the congregations, Jesus’ words include encouragement, instruction, warning, and promise. These were real churches filled with real people struggling with real problems.  Though 2000 years separate us from them, their issues are not much different from our own.  As we go through the seven letters, we will see ourselves and our own church in a new light.

As we begin 2023 Pastor Bob is launching a new message series based on Jesus’ words to seven churches recorded in Revelation 2-3.   In His letters, our Lord pays a pastoral visit to seven different first-century local churches and tailors a message fitting to each.   In addressing the congregations, Jesus’ words include encouragement, instruction, warning, and promise. These were real churches filled with real people struggling with real problems.  Though 2000 years separate us from them, their issues are not much different from our own.  As we go through the seven letters, we will see ourselves and our own church in a new light.

As we begin 2023 Pastor Bob is launching a new message series based on Jesus’ words to seven churches recorded in Revelation 2-3.   In His letters, our Lord pays a pastoral visit to seven different first-century local churches and tailors a message fitting to each.   In addressing the congregations, Jesus’ words include encouragement, instruction, warning, and promise. These were real churches filled with real people struggling with real problems.  Though 2000 years separate us from them, their issues are not much different from our own.  As we go through the seven letters, we will see ourselves and our own church in a new light.

As we begin 2023 Pastor Bob is launching a new message series based on Jesus’ words to seven churches recorded in Revelation 2-3.   In His letters, our Lord pays a pastoral visit to seven different first-century local churches and tailors a message fitting to each.   In addressing the congregations, Jesus’ words include encouragement, instruction, warning, and promise. These were real churches filled with real people struggling with real problems.  Though 2000 years separate us from them, their issues are not much different from our own.  As we go through the seven letters, we will see ourselves and our own church in a new light.