#Jesus

Jesus: the One we need, the One our world needs now, as much as ever

Jesus: the One we need, the One our world needs now, as much as ever

I hope you're having a good week friends. I'll admit it's been a heavy one for me. I've...
The Cross of Christ

The Cross of Christ

Jesus Christ was executed on a cross by the Romans, and that was the end of his story...
Habakkuk

Habakkuk

July 25, 2021
Do you ever ask, 'God why aren't you listening? Why don't you do something? How come you allow...
New Copernicans

New Copernicans

April 18, 2021
Look for ways to build bridges into communities and people groups that are different from our own. Fight...
Part 5

Part 5

June 13, 2021
If you are new to faith, or sometimes struggle with your unbelief, start with Jesus. Jesus asks us...
Table

Table

March 7, 2021
Arrest

Arrest

March 14, 2021
Crucifixion

Crucifixion

March 21, 2021
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

November 29, 2020
We are longing for the presence and power of Jesus, especially this year. We need more of Jesus,...
What Child Is This

What Child Is This

December 20, 2020
Jesus came in to this world to defeat the darkness. He is the true light, and gives light...
Rahab

Rahab

August 29, 2021
Rahab—a prostitute—was never expected to help protect two important men, let alone orchestrate their escape. But God sees...
No More RELIGION!

No More RELIGION!

October 24, 2021
Nobody is in a more danger from religion, than the religious, because religion is often toxic. Religion is...
Help Is On The Way

Help Is On The Way

November 21, 2021
Why doesn’t God fix the world that is and make it more like He intended to be –...
Appendix

Appendix

December 19, 2021
The grand narrative of the Bible is Good News, not bad. The story of the Bible is NOT...
Christmas Eve 2021 - A Weary World Rejoices

Christmas Eve 2021 - A Weary World Rejoices

December 24, 2021
The world may be weary, we can rejoice in the hope which each Christmas brings!
Where It Really Begins

Where It Really Begins

January 9, 2022
The Bible as we have it doesn’t begin in the beginning, the story of the Bible begins toward...
Where Ours Begins

Where Ours Begins

January 16, 2022
If you’ve ever had questions about the Old Testament or been confused about why the God of the...
The Really Jewish Part

The Really Jewish Part

January 23, 2022
Everything you need to know about the Old Testament in one sermon. Maybe.
The Most Important Part

The Most Important Part

February 6, 2022
The Bible contains the ultimate ethic and is the guiding light for all Christian behavior, and in that...
The B-I-B-L-E

The B-I-B-L-E

Knowing the Story OF the Bible In Order to Embrace The Story IN the Bible
The Time Has Come

The Time Has Come

March 6, 2022
It’s possible to live every single day of your life with the assurance that God is near.
Uncomfortably Comfortable

Uncomfortably Comfortable

March 13, 2022
Jesus was unlike the other rabbis. He ignored religious protocols. He claimed to be able to forgive sin....
Whitewashed Tombs

Whitewashed Tombs

March 20, 2022
If you don’t like religious hypocrites, you have something in common with Jesus. He didn’t care for ‘em...
How to be Great

How to be Great

March 27, 2022
Anyone who wishes to live and lead like Jesus will need to learn to leverage power and resources...
In or Out?

In or Out?

April 3, 2022
Negotiating deteriorating faith. When things look bleak, don’t abandon your Savior...don’t abandon your Heavenly Father, even though it...
What is God Like

What is God Like

April 10, 2022
If you’ve ever wondered what God is really like, and found that hard to grapple with, there’s help:...
The Battle of the Gods

The Battle of the Gods

May 28, 2022
God of the bible, is better than the god of thunder.
The Lie you live

The Lie you live

June 4, 2022
Gospel belief should result in a new way of living. When it doesn’t, then what’s the point?
Make Grace Amazing Again

Make Grace Amazing Again

June 11, 2022
Transformation is only possible, through the Grace of Jesus, and the work of his spirit.
Christmas Eve - 2022

Christmas Eve - 2022

December 24, 2022
Experiencing the story of Christmas with one another. The awe and wonder of the shepherds as the...
Christmas Day - 2022

Christmas Day - 2022

December 25, 2022
Jesus is the Light of the world!
I AM: The Bread of Life

I AM: The Bread of Life

April 16, 2023
None of us need look elsewhere for spiritual food, nourishment, and sustenance – Jesus is everything we need...Jesus...
I AM: The Light of the World

I AM: The Light of the World

April 23, 2023
To follow Jesus means to believe in and trust Him, which leads to, as Jesus Himself said, light...
I AM: The Gate for the Sheep

I AM: The Gate for the Sheep

April 30, 2023
Many of us spend our lives searching for exactly what Jesus offers – and all it takes is...
I AM: The Good Shepherd

I AM: The Good Shepherd

May 7, 2023
Jesus is not only a door that welcomes us home, but He’s the One who leads (and doesn’t...
I AM: The Resurrection & the Life

I AM: The Resurrection & the Life

May 14, 2023
Jesus is resurrection life – He brings life to the physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually dead!
I AM: The Way, the Truth, & the Life

I AM: The Way, the Truth, & the Life

May 21, 2023
Jesus does not simply teach the way or point the way; He IS the way. ‘The Way,’ was...
I AM: The True Vine

I AM: The True Vine

May 28, 2023
As the true vine, Jesus encourages us to “...live, remain, and make your home in Me.” This is...
Balaam: From Donkey to Doxology

Balaam: From Donkey to Doxology

July 9, 2023
A pagan seer for hire, a terrified king, and a talking donkey all point toward God’s promises being...
Jairus: A Synagogue Leader

Jairus: A Synagogue Leader

August 13, 2023
A dad’s heart breaks for his dying little girl. Jesus responds with reassurance: ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’
Deeply Rooted...IN JESUS

Deeply Rooted...IN JESUS

October 1, 2023
We believe the whole world (homes, workplaces, churches, and communities) – are made better when Jesus and...
Deeply Rooted...IN ATTITUDE

Deeply Rooted...IN ATTITUDE

October 8, 2023
Blessed are those who recognize their deep dependency on God. No matter how bad things might get, it’s...
Deeply Rooted...IN GRACE

Deeply Rooted...IN GRACE

October 22, 2023
Jesus reveals the vicious cycle of anger that we can all get sucked into, and more importantly, how...
The Art of Advent | Joseph

The Art of Advent | Joseph

December 10, 2023
Joseph’s supportive, background role in the Christmas story is a comfort to those of us who feel like...
The Art of Advent | Mary

The Art of Advent | Mary

December 17, 2023
Here’s a young girl who understands God well enough to believe and trust in what He asks of...
The Art of Advent  - Christmas in the Park | Emmanuel

The Art of Advent - Christmas in the Park | Emmanuel

December 24, 2023
If God is with us, then so is life and hope. The Christmas Eve service at SPAC.
Talking to God

Talking to God

February 4, 2024
Prayer 101
Talking with God

Talking with God

February 11, 2024
Prayer 201
Being with God

Being with God

February 25, 2024
Prayer 401
The Sword

The Sword

March 17, 2024
The way of Jesus is diametrically opposed to the way of violence.
The Rooster

The Rooster

March 24, 2024
Nobody wants to be defined by their worst moments, and in in this message we gain a new...
The Beginning

The Beginning

March 31, 2024
What most thought was the end, was only the beginning. Jesus’ victory over death provides us with assurance...