Sunday, February 25, 2007

Where Do You Hide? - February 25, 2007

"Where Do You Hide?"

Text: Psalm 32

Humans have been good at hiding since the beginning of time. Like Adam and Eve, King David, and the prophet Jonah, we tend to hide from our problems and from those we have wronged. David offers us the solution to our guilt in Psalm 32, by suggesting that when we feel the need to hide, we are to run toward God, and find our hiding place in Him.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Laodicea: Stop Kidding Yourself - February 18, 2007

"Laodicea: Stop Kidding Yourself"

Text: Revelation 3:14-22

After summarizing the lessons from the past six weeks, Pastor Jon concludes our study on the letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation with a look at the letter to the church in Laodicea. By properly understanding the drinking water situation in Laodicea, and by looking that the things that this church was well known for, we realize that this passage is an exhortation to be sure that we have not deceived ourselves (Like the emperor in Hans Christian Anderson's classic children's story). Pastor Jon concludes this message with an invitation that everyone needs to hear.

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Philadelphia: Through Open Doors - February 11, 2007

"Philadelphia: Through Open Doors"

Text: Revelation 3:7-13

Pastor Jon continues our study on the letters to the Seven Churches of Revelation with a look at the letter to the believers in Philadelphia. While Jesus knows that they are a church with "little strength," He places an open door in front of them that nobody can shut. As we explore the options for what was meant by the "open door," may we be always look for the open doors that God has placed before us and faithfully walk through them.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Sardis: The Importance of Keeping Watch - February 4, 2007

"Sardis: The Importance of Keeping Watch"

Text: Revelation 3:1-6

Pastor Ken Wish looks at the historical backdrop of the city of Sardis to shed some light on the call of Christ for them to awake from their lethargy. The modern-day healthy church must remain alert and focus on their purpose of rescuing the lost.