We had our Sunday School Christmas Program entitled “Stranger in the Manger” as well as a short message from Pastor Kirk titled “What Is the Truth About Fear?” Fear is one of those emotions that nearly everyone experiences in life. Admittedly, one is afraid of spiders, another of mice, another of tests, another of public...
Most, if not all of us, have at some level been impacted by the dreaded “C” word, cancer. We know that if left untreated, it is a disease that eats away our body, sometimes quickly and sometimes over longer periods of time, but it ravages the body nonetheless. This reality also applies to a spiritual...
In this week’s message in our “What is Truth” series, we will stop at the prophet Micah and look at one of the best known summaries of ethical teaching contained in Scripture with the text of Micah 6:8. In our sermon we will answer the question “What is Good?” and learn how this is accomplished...
A predominant emotion of the holiday season we have now entered into is that of joy and happiness. Christmas jingles are everywhere, smiles are ever present, and how we look forward to gathering with friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate the season. And yet for many, a smile may cover the face but sadness...
It is most certainly true that wherever and whenever God is at work so also is Satan. We have all been there and done that: When the Holy Spirit calls you to conviction regarding sin, Satan calls you to excuse or rationalize it; when the Holy Spirit calls you to change in your life, Satan...
Do you have that deep dark inner shame, maybe from sins you hope no one ever finds out about? Or maybe you’ve hurt someone in a way that still weighs heavy on your heart? Basically, those things that you have done that you wish you could take back, but since you can’t they continually haunt...
Money is a big deal. From our first allowance as children, to our first paycheck in a real job, through all of our years as we navigate monthly bills, pay for a college education, get married, buy a car or home, or plan for a vacation or retirement, money is never far from our minds....
This Sunday is Confirmation Sunday. The day when we celebrate our students who declare their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, through their testimony. This Sunday is also Reformation Day. It is the day in which we remember when the powerful light of the Gospel broke through the darkness bringing hope to...
“SEX” (I bet I have your attention now!) Few topics garner more interest and attention in today’s culture than that of “sex”. This week’s message will tackle this subject with the intent of exposing culture’s lies and setting forth biblical truth, as well as outlining tips for parents on how to navigate this important and...
When you hear the words “identity theft” what comes to mind? For most of us, probably social security, bank account, or driver’s license numbers, which is definitely correct. Yet, for as real as this type of identity theft is, I believe we are currently prone to an identity theft which is even more serious, namely,...
