- Mar 11, 2018The Four-Fold Gospel: Christ Our Healer – Part 2 – Pastor Scott Wilson
Mar 11, 2018The Four-Fold Gospel: Christ Our Healer – Part 2 – Pastor Scott WilsonSeries: The Four-Fold Gospel
- Mar 4, 2018Jesus the King – Pastor David Schroeder
Mar 4, 2018Jesus the King – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Stand Alone Sermon
Jesus the King: Philippians 3:20 - You may not have realized it, but you are an expatriate. You are living in a country that is not your own. You have renounced your native citizenship and taken an oath of loyalty to a new nation. That is – if you are committed to Jesus Christ. And your adopted country is not a democracy; it’s a kingdom, and Jesus is King. So, today, we want to look at what it means to know Jesus as your King, not just as your Coming King, but your King right now.
- Feb 4, 2018Jesus, the Teacher – Pastor David Schroeder
Feb 4, 2018Jesus, the Teacher – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Stand Alone SermonBesides being our Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King, Jesus Christ is also our Teacher. The four Gospels present four themes that He wants His disciples to know and live by: Matthew – His Kingdom; Mark – His Authority; Luke – His Compassion; John – His Identity.
- Jan 7, 2018Epiphany, the Word – Pastor David Schroeder
Jan 7, 2018Epiphany, the Word – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Epiphany 2018
Matthew 2:1-2; John 1:1-14; Colossians 1:15-17
They were probably Persians, the magoi who traveled from the east to find and worship the newborn king of the Jews. Like all honest seekers for truth, they were searching to know and understand prime reality, that is, the foundational principle that explains the source and reason for our existence.
They bowed before a Jewish baby who later would be introduced as the WORD, the Logos, understood by the Greeks as the rationale of all life. And John tells us that the WORD became flesh, and all who receive Him become children of God. We may have our own epiphany as Jesus becomes personal and real to us.
Think about these truths about the Epiphany of Jesus:
- The Creator, Sustainer, and Owner of the universe came to earth; Colossians 1:15-17; John 1:14
- He came as a baby; Matthew 2:1
- He was revealed to gentile astrologers who worshipped Him; Matthew 2:1-2
- He has co-existed eternally as God; John 1:1-3
- He has enlightened the world; John 1:4-9
- He is not recognized or well-received; John 1:10-11
- He enables us to be born of God; John 1:12-13
- Dec 10, 2017Advent Week 2: Trust & Obey – Pastor David Schroeder
Dec 10, 2017Advent Week 2: Trust & Obey – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Advent
Is it “Peace on earth, good will to men,” (KJV) or “On earth, peace among men with whom He is pleased” (NASB)? So, who gets the peace? Peace on earth, good will to men, or to people with whom God is well pleased? Two people in the birth narratives definitely were well pleasing to God. MARY, because of her submission and JOSEPH, because of his obedience.
- Nov 26, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Paul’s Last Words; 2 Timothy 4 – Pastor David Schroeder
Nov 26, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Paul’s Last Words; 2 Timothy 4 – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Pastoral Epistles
While we do not know the Apostle Paul’s last spoken words, quite likely his last written words are found in 2 Timothy 4. How appropriate that at the end of his life, Paul continued his focus on his calling. He never disengaged from his life mission — to serve Christ and build people and the Church. What a great example to all of us, regardless of our age. Notice his priorities: 1) Declaring the word of God fearlessly, vv. 1-5; 16-17, 2) Finishing well, vv. 6-8; 18, 3) Mentoring and managing relationships, vv. 9-15; 19-22.
- Nov 5, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Who Stole My Cheese? 2 Timothy 1 – Pastor Scott Wilson
Nov 5, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Who Stole My Cheese? 2 Timothy 1 – Pastor Scott WilsonSeries: Pastoral Epistles
- Oct 22, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Everyone has one. What’s YOUR scorecard say? – Pastor Scott Wilson
Oct 22, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Everyone has one. What’s YOUR scorecard say? – Pastor Scott WilsonSeries: Pastoral EpistlesWhat does your inner scorecard look like? 1 Timothy gives us an insight into what Paul was prioritizing and passing along to younger Timothy. Today in chapters 5 and 6 we will see what was valued (even timeless truths). We will also be given some stern warnings about what to avoid. So let's check in - what do we celebrate as a family? What does Timothy's scorecard imply about our own values? And while we are at it, let's make sure our "outer scoreboard" is not driving us.
- Oct 15, 2017Pastoral Epistles: PRIORITIZE! – Pastor David Schroeder
Oct 15, 2017Pastoral Epistles: PRIORITIZE! – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Pastoral Epistles
Focus, clarify, center, prioritize — this is what Martin Luther did as he studied Romans 1:17: For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith" (NIV). Prioritizing the gospel sparked the Reformation five-hundred years ago this month. Prioritizing his life and ministry is also how Paul admonished Timothy in today’s text. Do not let personal convictions become your theology; 1 Timothy 4:1-6; Do not let your personal disciplines become your priority; 1Timothy 4:7-11; Do not let your age minimize your ministry; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Be an example, Focus on the Scriptures, Use your spiritual gift
- Oct 8, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Sola Ecclesia – Pastor David Schroeder
Oct 8, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Sola Ecclesia – Pastor David SchroederSeries: Pastoral Epistles
What’s next? What’s the next huge tragedy to rock our country? Hurricanes and mass murders have taken center stage while terrorism and nuclear threat from rogue nations are lurking behind sheer curtains ready to destroy us. And every issue gets politicized to further divide and weaken our nation, which can’t even agree on how to honor our flag or national anthem.
Meanwhile, followers of Jesus gather in small groups. They are the Church, the only eternal society on planet earth. Sola ecclesia — only the Church will survive, and that’s why we must observe our Master’s mandates for Church leadership. 1.The Creation Mandate; 2:11-15, 2. The Overseer Mandate; 3:1-7, 3. The Server Mandate; 3:8-13, 4. The Church Mandate; 3:14-16
- Mar 11, 2018The Four-Fold Gospel: Christ Our Healer – Part 2 – Pastor Scott Wilson
- Mar 4, 2018Jesus the King – Pastor David Schroeder
- Feb 4, 2018Jesus, the Teacher – Pastor David Schroeder
- Jan 7, 2018Epiphany, the Word – Pastor David Schroeder
- Dec 10, 2017Advent Week 2: Trust & Obey – Pastor David Schroeder
- Nov 26, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Paul’s Last Words; 2 Timothy 4 – Pastor David Schroeder
- Nov 5, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Who Stole My Cheese? 2 Timothy 1 – Pastor Scott Wilson
- Oct 22, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Everyone has one. What’s YOUR scorecard say? – Pastor Scott Wilson
- Oct 15, 2017Pastoral Epistles: PRIORITIZE! – Pastor David Schroeder
- Oct 8, 2017Pastoral Epistles: Sola Ecclesia – Pastor David Schroeder