Sunday, August 26, 2007

Freedom to Do Right - August 26, 2007

"Freedom to Do Right"

Text: Luke 13:10-17; Hebrews 12:14, 18-24; Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Pastor Jon looks at the relationship between grace and the law, and the freedom that we have in Christ. This is not a freedom to "do what we want, any old time," but freedom to do God's will and to live according to the Spirit.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Not Peace, but Division - August 19, 2007

"Not Peace, but Division"

Text: Luke 12:49-53; Matthew 10:32-39; Hebrews 11:35-38

Jesus says that He came to earth, not to bring peace, but division. Pastor Jon explores this hard saying of Jesus, and challenges us to put our relationship with Jesus before every other relationship. The message concludes with a look at those who put Jesus before their own life.

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Daily Kingdom Living - August 12, 2007

"Daily Kingdom Living"

Text: Luke 12:22-40; I Kings 3:5-14

Pastor Jon continues to look at the parable of the farmer, and how the message of stewardship applies to windfalls. Jesus calls his "little flock" to sell their possessions and give to the poor. By doing so, they reflect the generous heart of God, and demonstrate their faith that He will care for their needs. As followers of Christ, we are called to be ready for His return, by living daily according to Kingdom principles.

Sunday, August 05, 2007

Hungry? - August 5, 2007

"Hungry?"

Text: Psalm 107:1-9; Luke 12:13-21; Matthew 5:6; Matthew 6:25-34

What was the matter with the farmer and his abundant crop? Was he greedy? lazy? foolish? Or perhaps, he was simply given a blessing, and failed to thank God for the blessing and ask what he should do with the blessing. This week, Pastor Jon uses the image of hunger to help us understand what it means to be truly hungry for God.