Love isn't just a feeling—it's a test of our faith. In 1 John 2:7-14, the apostle John challenges us to examine whether we're truly walking in God's light by how we love our fellow believers. This isn't about mustering up warm feelings for everyone, but about allowing Christ's love to flow through us in ways that transform our most difficult relationships.
God is on the move. Last Sunday, we opened the altar for people to come and get prayer during our worship. The altar area was filled with people in both…
Have you ever wondered if your faith is genuine? If someone accused you of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? These are challenging questions that every believer must face, and they're exactly what the apostle John addresses in his first letter. John, writing as the last living apostle near the end of the first century, had witnessed many believers who once burned brightly for Christ gradually drift back into their old ways.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Jx8QP3iyOGU?si=eL1znhq-seighKMd In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves at a crossroads between hiding our failures and seeking genuine healing. The apostle John addresses this fundamental tension in his first…
https://www.youtube.com/live/ImP1a-xac7s?si=zfZX2p3WeVtbFGWf In a world where people are more connected than ever yet increasingly lonely, the ancient message of First John offers a profound solution. The apostle John, writing to churches…
It is so cool to see all the life that is happening in our small groups. We're seeing lots of new faces, and each group has gotten off to a great start. A couple of things we need to let you know about.
https://www.youtube.com/live/WxbyKJnSqPs?si=P1iU0MqroAHL0AYV Be Mindful, Be Ready, Be Diligent: Peter's Final Reminders As we wrap up the second epistle of Peter, we encounter a dying apostle's final words to the church. Peter…
https://www.youtube.com/live/MrE9E6iJ388?si=71QI_qTvq9C4g5vV False teachers have been a persistent threat to the Christian faith since its earliest days. In 2 Peter chapter 2, the apostle Peter provides crucial guidance for identifying and…
https://youtube.com/live/HQVtYdDxM_E As we begin our journey through Second Peter, we encounter an aging apostle's final words to the church. Peter, writing to churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), provides a…
With the new year upon us, I thought I would update the layout of the Pastor’s Update and rename it Pastor’s Weekly Thoughts & Resources. I’ve been contemplating this for…