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Even though we live with the knowledge of the resurrection, doubt is still part of our faith journey.
The Resurrection taught Peter that he had been given a second chance. Like him, we don't need to be defined by our worst mistakes.
Mary Magdalene was the first to encounter the resurrected Jesus, and to share the good news that he had risen. What can we learn from "the apostle to the apostles"?
The Disciples recognized Jesus by his hands and feet. People will recognize we are followers of Jesus by what we do with our hands and feet more so than our words.
As we look at Simon carrying the cross of Jesus, we're reminded that Jesus still needs people who will step out from the crowd and carry his cross.
The story of Bartimaeus is not just a healing story, it's a story of discipleship. Jesus healed many people during his ministry, but Bartimaeus is one of the few who, after he was healed, became a disciple and followed Jesus on the way.
Pastor Pam's message connects the story of Abraham's other son, Ishmael, from the Old Testament with the lessons Jesus teaches us about loving our enemies. How can we turn away from violence to promote peace and make our enemies our friends?
In the Kingdom of God, change and transformation work their way up from the bottom. We transform the world not through power and privilege, but through love and service.
Following Jesus isn't a casual relationship. Are we willing to give our whole lives to God? Are we willing to go All In?
Even Jesus was tempted. From his example, we learn how to face the wilderness of Lent.
Pastor Pam's Ash Wednesday message prepares us for a season of humility, honesty, and repentance. When we enter the season with shattered pride, we invite God to scrub us clean and make a fresh start in us.
Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone about his transfiguration until after the resurrection? Some stories take time to process and understand before we can share them and get the story right.
Christ offers healing and redemption. How do we respond to that gift? The story of Simon Peter's mother-in-law reminds us that we are healed for service.
The story of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his own son is a hard and troubling story for us. What did it mean and what does it mean for us? Who was being tested that day, Abraham or God?
This story reminds us that God is faithful. God may not seem interested in our schedule, but God is still interested in us. God is faithful to us. God's timing is always best for us, even when we don't understand it.
Racism is still a problem in our culture. It's not enough to not be racist ourselves as individuals. How do we confront racism and speak up for what's right? How do we help create a deeper change to bring equality for all?
A celebration of the significance of baptism in our lives.
Dr. Don's message is about the year of Jubilee. Have you ever made a commitment that you didn't follow through on? How different was it the times you did follow through? This year we have an opportunity to commit to God and see him do great...
The angels appeared to the shepherds, an outcast group in society, the last ones anyone would expect to be included. The angels said, “For you” a Savior is born. A Savior came for us all.
This great passage of Scripture reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God. That promise is for all of us.