This sermon focuses on James 5:13-20, emphasizing the importance of seeking spiritual healing through prayer, confession, and community. Pastor Jeff challenges the common interpretation of this passage as referring to physical healing, arguing instead that it addresses spiritual weariness and the need for believers to be vulnerable. The message underscores the significance of not keeping struggles hidden, the power of confessing sins, and the healing that comes from shared prayer and support within the church.
- Dec 29, 2024Confessing Weakness
Dec 29, 2024Confessing WeaknessBy: Jeff RileySeries: Individual messages
This sermon focuses on James 5:13-20, emphasizing the importance of seeking spiritual healing through prayer, confession, and community. Pastor Jeff challenges the common interpretation of this passage as referring to physical healing, arguing instead that it addresses spiritual weariness and the need for believers to be vulnerable. The message underscores the significance of not keeping struggles hidden, the power of confessing sins, and the healing that comes from shared prayer and support within the church.
- Dec 1, 2024Encouragement in Discouragement
Dec 1, 2024Encouragement in DiscouragementBy: Jobin ChackoSeries: Individual messagesThis sermon explores the story of Elijah, focusing on his moment of deep discouragement despite his previous miraculous experiences with God. It emphasizes that even strong believers can face periods of despair, but encourages listeners to seek God's comfort, be honest about their feelings, and trust in God's ongoing plan for their lives. The message highlights the importance of perseverance, the power of God's encouragement, and the potential for renewed purpose after periods of spiritual low.
- Oct 6, 2024150th Anniversary Celebration Service
- Sep 29, 2024The Shepherd’s Love for the Lost
Sep 29, 2024The Shepherd’s Love for the LostBy: Rob SchwingeSeries: Individual messagesPastor Rob explores the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15, emphasizing God's unwavering love and pursuit of every individual. He talks about his sheep named Ruthie, to illustrate the patient and persistent nature of God's love and highlights how Jesus seeks out the lost, values each person, and rejoices when they return.
- Sep 22, 2024Pointing to Christ
Sep 22, 2024Pointing to ChristBy: Kevin GravesSeries: Individual messagesKevin explores the Old Testament sacrifices as described in Leviticus. He emphasizes how these sacrifices foreshadow and point to Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice. He explains that while animal sacrifices could not truly take away sin, they were acts of worship and obedience that demonstrated faith. Kevin highlights how Jesus fulfills the role of the perfect sacrifice, taking away sin once and for all. It also stresses the importance of continual praise and worship as our "burnt offering" to God in response to Christ's sacrifice.