What options does Jesus offer? In the beginning of the conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus lays out in stark contrast the choice he is presenting to us.

Good Gifts // Sermon on the Mount Part 2.2

9 days ago

Ever had a prayer go unanswered? A need go unmet? Wondered what was going on there? While we're encouraged to ask God for everything, our past experiences of unanswered prayers erode our confidence...and perseverance. Get Jesus' answer to getti

You're Not Alone: A Communion Meditation

9 days ago

Need encouragement? You're not alone. Feel like you're on your own? You're not alone!

Relationship Flack Jacket // Sermon on the Mount Part 2.1

16 days ago

Ever had a bomb go off in a relationship? Wondering what you could have done to prevent it? You can avoid the pitfalls and instead prompt the kind of response you're hoping for if you'll take Jesus' advice, embrace tact, and adjust your tack.

The Pattern // Moments Part Seven

23 days ago

Do you really want to miss out on this moment? Following Jesus means being used by Jesus to accomplish things you could never do apart from Jesus. But you'll never know the rush of being God's hands, feet, or mouthpiece in the life of another..

Reflect // Moments Part Six

Jun 16th, 2024

Parenting can be messy. We'd like direction and guarantees, but there's often too much of the former to sort through and too few of the later to depend upon. Get meaningful direction without meaningless guarantees, alleviate guilt, and get to k

Never the Same // Moments Part Five

Jun 9th, 2024

We've all experienced setbacks. Lost weight regained. An "A+" on one test followed by a "D" that pulls our grade down. A relationship that seems to be improved that goes off the rails...again. Our spiritual life can sometimes follow the same pa

Make Your Bed // Moments Part Four

Jun 2nd, 2024

"You've made your bed, now lie in it!" — If you've heard this saying before, you probably know that it highlights the truth that we often must live with the consequences of our past, sometimes poor, decisions. But what if this truth was encoura

Fresh Starts // Moments Part Three

May 26th, 2024

The day the sound board died! Our apologies for the less than ideal sound quality, but the message still comes through loud and clear: God grants fresh starts every day! You can turn the page on the past. Find out how.

Receive Power // Moments Part Two

May 19th, 2024

Wish that you could set right what's gone wrong? Regardless of what people believe about Jesus, it's pretty clear he believed that God was setting what was wrong in the world right through him. In part two of the new series, "Moments," we'll s

Elevate // Moments Part One

May 12th, 2024

Do you struggle to understand or explain troubling passages in the Bible about women? Does the Bible promote and perpetuate an oppressive patriarchy? An anachronistic and destructive misogyny? Here are answers to the questions you (or at least

Automatic // Money on the Mount Part Five

May 5th, 2024

Wouldn't it be nice if there was one thing you could do that would guarantee you would follow through on your good intentions? The good news is that there is! And we apply it to one of the most impactful areas of life, your finances, in the fin

Not How Much But How // Money on the Mount Part Four

Apr 28th, 2024

"How do I manage what I have now to maximize what I’ll have later?" We ask ourselves this with our health, our time, our relationships, and yes, even our money. In this weekend's Scripture, Jesus makes several practical applications that can be

Be Shrewd // Money on the Mount Part Three

Apr 21st, 2024

In this week's Scripture passage, we'll look at one of Jesus' most controversial parables, in which a dishonest manager gets fired for his poor money management...and ends up being the hero of Jesus' story! What makes this guy who was bad at mo

Don't Worry // Money on the Mount Part Two

Apr 14th, 2024

Jesus has told us previously in the Sermon on the Mount to "Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow." Did he really mean that? Is it even realistic? Certainly we'd all like to help those in need when we encounte

Treasure // Money on the Mount Part One

Apr 7th, 2024

Money mismanagement messes up marriages, hopes, and moments. But it doesn't have to be that way. We can get good at money, and a core section of the Sermon on the Mount is dedicated to that topic. In this first message of the series, Jesus burs

Light Breaks // Resurrection Sunday

Mar 31st, 2024

Why is the Gospel story, in which the Resurrection is the culminating event, Good News? And is it just a story? After all, how many people that you know who have died and then sprung back to life on the third day? So is our core belief believab

Darkness Falls // Good Friday Meditation

Mar 29th, 2024

Is it possible to feel God's absence, even when he is near and at work? In this Good Friday meditation Pastor Brian focuses on the darkness that fell while Jesus was on the cross. Does the darkness in our lives mean God's absence and abandonmen

Show Off // Sermon on the Mount Part Ten

Mar 24th, 2024

Have you ever adjusted your behavior because of the crowd you're in? Why? It's only natural to want to be thought well of by others, but what's the line between authenticity and image management? In today's section of the Sermon on the Mount, J

Like & Unlike // Sermon on the Mount Part Nine

Mar 17th, 2024

Ever notice that it's much easier to like people like you who like you? But Jesus presents a different standard: "Love your enemies." Jesus prescribes taking our cue not from what is easy or common, but from the heavenly Father, who "sends his

Getting Un-Even // Sermon on the Mount Part Eight

Mar 10th, 2024

"Life isn't fair!" Ever heard that one or felt it deeply before? We all have. Yet there's something inside all of us that longs for justice, even in a world full of unearned injuries. Is it possible to be at peace and ensure justice in an unfai

Absolute Integrity // Sermon on the Mount Part Seven

Mar 3rd, 2024

Want to destroy a relationship as quickly and as completely as possible? Introduce dishonesty, distrust, and unfaithfulness into the equation. Why is that? Because trust is the currency and foundation of every relationship. Build trust, and you

No Longer Two // Sermon on the Mount Part Six

Feb 25th, 2024

Many inside and outside of the church have wondered if the Biblical sexual ethic is right, realistic, or fair. Even committed Jesus-followers can harbor doubts and guilty consciences when this topic arises. Clear up the confusion and your consc

Nip It // Sermon on the Mount Part Five

Feb 18th, 2024

How do I break the patterns that lead to broken relationships? If you've ever said something you regret, let your anger, rage, or fear make you do or say something that you wish you hadn't, there's good news. You can move from being controlled

Full Filled // Sermon on the Mount Part Four

Feb 11th, 2024

What is our relationship to the Old Testament laws for us as followers of Jesus? Confused by the apparent conflict in the Bible between Jesus' teaching that seems to set aside the OT law, and this passage in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus