Upcoming Messages
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." (Psalm 119:105)
We offer this tentative listing primarily for our worship leaders and their preparation. However, we also hope it will encourage everyone to read the Scripture passages in advance as you listen for God to speak.
July 26 – Colossians: The New Self in Childhood & Parenting – Colossians 3:17, 20-21 (“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”;
Aug 2 – Colossians: The New Self with and under Authority – Colossians 3:17 – 4:1 (“ Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything…Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters… Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.”
Aug 9 – Colossians: Praying for Outsiders – Colossians 4:2-6 (“pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ… Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”)
Aug 16 – Colossians: Fellowship that runs deep – Colossians 4:7-18 (“I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts… Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house… Remember my chains.”)
Aug 23 – What Jesus is Doing Now: Ruling – Ephesians 1:17-23 (“and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church”; Jesus is Lord and sovereign ruler over all; He reigns)
Aug 30 – 5th Sunday – One Service only at 10:00am What Jesus is Doing Now: Interceding – Hebrews 7:21 – 8:2 (“but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”; Jesus prays for us as our eternal High Priest) Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 4:14–5:3; We are saved eternally by the eternal prayers (Romans 8:34) and advocacy (1 John 2:1) of Jesus in heaven as our High Priest. He prays for us and his prayers are answered because he prays perfectly on the basis of his perfect sacrifice)
Sep 6 – Men’s Encounter Testimonies
Sep 13 - TBD - Josh Persson preaching
Sep 20 - TBD - Josh Persson preaching
Sep 27 – Biblical Paradoxes: Prayer – Luke 18:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and Matthew 6:7-8 (Pray without ceasing…When you pray, do not keep babbling…you Father knows what you need; prayer; faith; trust; persistence)
Oct 4 – Biblical Paradoxes: Peace – John 14:27 and Matthew 10:34-39; Micah 7:4-7; John 16:32-33 (My peace I give you…Do not suppose I have come to bring peace to the earth…We have peace because we are never alone, for our Father is always with us, no matter who leaves us; peace; conflict; Jesus is Lord)
Oct 11 – Biblical Paradoxes: Faith – Romans 3:27 – 4:5 and James 2:14-26; Galatians 5:1-6 (A person is justified by faith apart from works of the law…A person is justified by works and not by faith alone; faith; evidence of faith is love; justification)
Oct 18 – Biblical Paradoxes: Forgiveness - Mark 3:20-30; John 3:16-21 (People can be forgiven all their sins…whoever blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; no salvation apart from Christ; forgiveness; assurance of pardon)
Oct 25 – Biblical Paradoxes: Good Works – Matthew 5:16 and Matthew 6:1; 2 Corinthians 4:7 (Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works…Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them; pride; love; faith; testimony; evangelism)
Nov 1 – Serving and Giving: Giving Reveals Faith – Genesis 14:8 – 15:1 (“With raised hand I have sworn an oath to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, 23 that I will accept nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal, so that you will never be able to say, ‘I made Abram rich.’”… “After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”; Rather than trusting in people, Abram relies on God; Giving reminds me I didn’t win the battle without God, and God will continue to provide and protect; God’s protection and provision; tithing; faithfulness of God creates trust which leads to generosity)
Nov 8 – Serving and Giving: The Decision to Give – Genesis 28:10-22 (“Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the Lord will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”; tithing; The vow to give becomes a help in giving; giving is a response to God’s saving actions; keeping our promises changes our character)
Nov 15 – Serving and Giving: Giving is Contagious – Ruth 2:1-20 (“Boaz replied, “I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband—how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”; Boaz prompted by Ruth’s generosity; recognizing God’s different ways of providing for our needs; awareness of God’s grace and goodness; joy)
Nov 22 – Serving and Giving: God is Enough – 1 Kings 17:1-16 (“Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food…Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid…For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ ”; giving out of a relationship with God; fear; faith; trust in God’s provision; tithing; God multiplies what we give)
Nov 29 - Waiting for Christ to Arrive: Share the Gospel – Jude 17-25 (“keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life…Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.”; responding to false teaching with grace and truth; loving those who don’t believe by meeting them where they are at (in the fire) to rescue them by the Gospel; hating sin and loving sinners)
Dec 6 – Waiting for Christ to Arrive: Grow in Christlikeness – Titus 2:11-14 (“It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ”; Growing in godliness; purifying ourselves as a people who belong to Him in anticipation of seeing Him face to face.)
Dec 13 – Waiting for Christ to Arrive: Trusting in God’s Coming Justice – 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.”; See also Romans 12:17-21;
Dec 20 – Waiting for Christ to Arrive: Citizenship in heaven – Philippians 3:17-21 (“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body”; trusting in the sovereign power of God; transformation in Christ)
Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) - "Fear and Joy"
Dec 27 (One service only at 10:00am) - Pastor Josh preaching
