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Daniel 9:1-19 Though in captivity, Israel is still God’s covenant people. During the captivity, God measured up to all that He was, while Israel fell far short once again. So Daniel prays his confession on behalf of Israel for how they have been properly punished for their sin. In his confession, Daniel asks God to keep his promise to restore Israel and Jerusalem. God will restore His people,...

Daniel’s Dream

Aug 7, 2022

Daniel 7 Daniels sees a dream but oddly he can’t interpret his own dream, so an angelic messenger needs to explain it to him. He sees 4 beasts and each one symbolizes an arrogant kingdom. Then there is a super beast with lots of horns and one prominent one (horns often represent kings). This arrogant king exalts himself as god and persecutes God’s people. Then God shows up, destroys the super...

A Church for the Searching

May 29, 2022

Matthew 9:1-8 Are we willing to suffer and sacrifice for principles that get into our imagination and change us? Always learning and always growing is the longing the church should have. This moves the church to engage with those who are searching, showing how radically counter culture God’s community is from a spirit of humbleness. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul...

A Caring Church

May 23, 2022

Ephesians 4:15-16, 29-32 We want to be known as a church where people are known, loved, and cared for. This is much needed as loneliness penetrates the deepest parts of our lives. In Paul’s letter to new Christians, he wants them to know the life transforming power that is possible—it is still possible today. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

A Church Not For Ourselves

May 15, 2022

James 2:1,5-13 We know that we are living out what God longs for the church to be when we live for others. focusing on ourselves instead of serving our neighbor is part of our fallen human nature—yet, God calls us to sacrifice what pleases us for those who he longs to reach. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

A Gathered Church

May 9, 2022

Deuteronomy 4:5-8 Being a community is more than a gathering of people. It is living out together the wisdom and ways of God. As a faith community does just this, its neighbors see God and His people as something they need and want. Living out God’s way of life together results in being on mission together with God. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul...

A Church of Grace

May 2, 2022

Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 God’s love for others spans the huge spectrum of people on all levels. It reaches to the younger brother, the older brother, and to us. We reflect this love to those who know their brokenness shows they need God, and those who believe their goodness makes them not seek after God. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

A Church of Joy

Apr 24, 2022

Acts 8:1-8 What a church is includes living out with joy a reflection of God’s love for others. When the church moved out of Jerusalem, it moved into diverse and skeptical communities. The result of going and sharing the good news is that the church was filled with joy. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

The Resurrection

Apr 17, 2022

Matthew 28:1-10; John 20:19-29 This is the day that promises new beginnings. Jesus faced the worst of the worst and yet rose from the grave on this day to start a new era. Because of His resurrection, He meets and fills those who yearn and search after Him. Jesus also meets those who are misunderstood and feel defeated—you can be different because of today. It is not because of anything you can...

Good Friday

Apr 16, 2022

Matthew 27:57-66 View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Jesus Sentenced to Death

Apr 11, 2022

Mark 15:1-20, 25-37, 38-41 Jesus willingly suffered on behalf of people (including us) who don’t deserve the offering of grace, forgiveness, and new life. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Peter Disowns Jesus

Apr 4, 2022

Luke 22:54-71 Peter’s failure mirrors our human weakness—Peter’s repentance demonstrated God’s love and mercy. Only remembering Jesus’ words saves Peter from total despair and total destruction. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser