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Psalm 42:1-11 The heart of prayer is drawing close to the heart of God. While this may be easier to do when times are good, in times of distress or silence it is even more vital. God’s faithfulness to us in our past, present, and future gives us the faith to carry on in His will. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Fellowship

Feb 14, 2022

1 Peter 2:1-10 Christian fellowship unites us to be one people who have common values, beliefs, and practices. Together as church He has built us as one so that we live out the longings of God, which sometimes affirms or offends our secular culture, but ultimately is used to draw the world to Jesus. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Worship & Celebration

Feb 7, 2022

Colossians 3:16, John 4:23, Matthew 4:10, and Isaiah 6:1-4 Worship of God for His glory and celebrating His gifts to us keeps disciplines from becoming dull and lack luster. Our worship is because He is worthy, our celebration of Him leads us to greater joy in the midst of whatever. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Study

Jan 31, 2022

2 Timothy 3:16; Deuteronomy 11:18-20, Acts 2:42 The Bible is God’s gift of grace so that through the discipline of reading His word He brings change to our inner person. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Meditation

Jan 24, 2022

Psalm 63:3; 1:2; John 6:48-50; Hebrews 4:12 The Bible was given so that our lives would be changed, not simply providing staff of information to fill our head. By taking time to ruminate and reflect on God’s word, His word shapes our life as it draws us deeper in intimacy with God. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Fasting

Jan 16, 2022

Matthew 6:16-18; Luke 4:1-4 Disciplines are a way to make the soil of our heart good ground for the seed of intimacy with God to grow richly. Fasting reminds us to keep coming to God all day long. The reason for hunger pains is to focus our attention on God. If we don’t do that, then it is all in vain. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

Solitude and Sabbath

Jan 9, 2022

Eccle. 3:7, 5:1; Luke 6:12; Mt. 12:8-14 Everything in life is to be directed by Jesus. Jesus is the Bright Morning Star that charts the course for your life. God has blessed us with the gifts of solitude and Sabbath, not to escape from this world, but to help orient our life to follow God intentionally for His will to be done in and through us. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By...

Wanting More

Jan 3, 2022

1 John 5:14-15 We were created for relationship. We flourish when we are growing in our relationship with God and deepening relationships with others. This series looks at the ways God uses to deepen our connection with Him and others. Prayer stands out as the ultimate way for conversation to happen in our most important relationship—with Father, Spirit, and Son. View the full service on our...

A Light Flashes

Dec 27, 2021

Isaiah 9:1-7 Isaiah, who prophesied hope, wrote of how God would bring His salvation to the world. It would be in an unexpected light—we know that light as Jesus. His light came in a way that was surprising, and equally surprising is for who this light of new life is for—anyone and everyone who receives it by faith in Him. The Magi fully exemplify who Jesus’ light of salvation is for, and they...

Christmas Day

Dec 27, 2021

View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Paul Sausser

A Hidden King

Dec 20, 2021

Matthew 2:13-15 While God revealed His Son to the sages and magicians from the East, Herod was lost in trying to find Him. Herod was disturbed about this “king.” Jesus would have been part of the genocide if not for God’s intervention with Joseph. Joseph leads his family to safety in Egypt from Herod, but His claims of being King are still true. Herod shows the truth of humanity, that outside of...

Surprisingly Close

Dec 13, 2021

Matthew 1:20-23 Matthew’s account of Joseph reveals that the coming of Messiah was even greater than what people could imagine from reading the prophets. Even though the Jews believed God was both personal and infinite, anytime anyone drew near to God in the Old Testament, it was completely terrifying. Now, drawing near to God is comforting. God in the flesh, which Jesus claimed to be, gives...