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Luke 22:39-53 The emotional anguish of Jesus portrays the full suffering He endured and also was still to come. The garden, Gethsemane, the place of the olive press, is a picture of how Jesus would be severely pressed. Because of Jesus we can face the certainty of suffering in hope and use the disciplines God has given us to not lose heart in times of suffering. View the full service on our...

The Last Supper

Mar 21, 2022

Mark 14:12-31 In his last meal with his disciples, Jesus offers his body and blood despite imminent betrayal and rejection. Because this is who Jesus is, we can trust that he will nourish our faith, forgive our failures to trust in him, and restore us finally and fully to himself. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Evan Tinklenberg

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

Mar 14, 2022

Mark 14:1-11 Has the Holy Spirit ever nudged you to do something extravagant and sacrificial and maybe, by the eyes of the world, crazy? Jesus praises Mary for anointing Him with oil, despite the outcry from His disciples who thought it was a waste. View the full service on our YouTube channel. By Pastor Mary Sterenberg

Entering Jerusalem

Mar 6, 2022

Luke 19:29-40 God’s way of rescuing humanity goes totally against the grain of how people want God to do rescue. God’s plan was so amazing and so brilliant, humankind had nothing to do with it. On Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem, God gave a picture of the way He was going to rescue us from our sin—peace brought about by His suffering. Jesus’ suffering not only saves us but demonstrates His...

God’s Design for Humanity

Feb 28, 2022

Genesis 2:20-24, Song of Songs 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 7 God’s Word reveals the gift of sexual love that finds its expression in the union of husband and wife. Yet, in our broken world filled with broken people, sin has affected all aspects of humanity’s being, including our sexuality. Jesus’ redeeming work on the cross points us towards God’s plan for understanding and practicing His plan for...

Prayer

Feb 21, 2022

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...