The book of First Corinthians is all about divisions. David denHartog begins the Same Page series with I Corinthians 1:10-18 that tells us the cause and the cure of division. There are many issues that could divide the church. Unity is an important truth for the church of Jesus Christ.
David denHartog begins the Same Page series from First Corinthians with “A Ship on the Sea.” Ships that take on enough water will sink and move toward shipwreck. A ship is meant to sail on the sea, but not take in the sea. So it is also with a church that takes on enough of the […]
Don Hunt teaches from Acts 4:1-20 about how Peter and John shared their faith and many came to believe. There is a difference between sharing your faith and sharing your beliefs on how you think a Christian should live. Peter and John shared despite their lack of formal training, and it was noted that they […]
Don Hunt expounds on the story of Zaccheaus from Luke 19:1-10, explaining details and perspectives. How would you have treated Zaccheaus? How can you reach those around you?
In the last of Beyond Hallmark series, David denHartog teaches from the Gospel of John on “Christmas Is About Forgiveness” at the Christmas Eve service.
Dean Elliott explains the story of the Magi, found in Matthew 2, as we continue the Beyond Hallmark series. Tradition has made up a lot of details, but the most important thing about the story is who they weren’t. What will you learn about the Magi?
Don Hunt continues the Beyond Hallmark series with Luke 2:8-20. It was just an ordinary night for the shepherds when God interrupted with the news of Jesus’ birth… and turned it extraordinary.
Dean Elliott continues the Christmas story in the “Beyond Hallmark” series. He pieces together the events found in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:39-2:7 to explain the beginning of the journey to which God had called Mary and Joseph. Every journey, every life, has drama and every story is used by God to tell His story. But, […]
David denHartog begins the Christmas series, “Beyond Hallmark,” with a message titled “The Call.” He tells the story of how Mary was called by God to be the mother of Jesus from Luke 1:26-38. We are also called by God, to live a life set apart and to respond as Mary did. Scripture references: 1 […]
Dean Elliott teaches just a bit about why Christians should be thankful and why its critical to our spiritual health. Scripture references: Romans 1:21; Proverbs 29:25; Matthew 24:12 (Please note: the video includes the entire worship service, whereas the audio contains only the devotional and Communion portions.)
David denHartog explains the Biblical basis for baptism in “Buried and Resurrected.” What does the Bible say about Baptism? Why get baptized? Who should get baptized? What does it mean? How is one to be baptized? When does one get baptized? Scripture references: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 10:47-48; I Corinthians 10:1-2; Romans 6:4; Acts 8:36-39
Dean Elliott finishes the “Basics…Part II” series from Genesis 3:23-4:26. We can consistently come into God’s presence and worship Him in order to gain the strength we need to overcome the evil one. When you come into God’s presence, you will always be confronted with the truth – that you are not God and He is […]
Dean Elliott continues the “Basics…Part 2” series from Genesis 3:16-24. We all live in a war zone and there is no spiritually neutral place. There are demonic powers seeking to destroy you and me, to dominate humans. This situation can only be remedied by Jesus himself. Today, we look at two more decrees from God. […]
We live in a world right now that has lots of problems…and we can’t even agree on what the problems are…but to apply the right solution, you have to know the right problem. God has subjected the world to futility that we might not forget the right problem. Dean Elliott uses Genesis 3:9-13, where we […]
Dean Elliott begins his “Basics, Part II” by looking at why God hit “The Hard Button” (instead of the Easy Button) when Adam and Eve sinned. No one wants difficult or hard circumstances, but if we want to grow in Christ, then we will need to change our attitude about difficulties in this life. In order to […]
Sergey Lazorenko shares how the Lord called him into his current position as pastor and the history and current ministries of his church. Sergey is joined by his translator, Peter, and together they narrate a beautiful picture of how God is working in the Ukraine.
We feel the world unraveling around us – the culture in our country, but other countries as well. We have to wonder where we are at in relation to the end times. We cannot always say: “this is that,” but we can say: “this is leading to that.” We need to look at current events in […]
David denHartog continues the “Designed For A Purpose” series teaching from Matthew 25:14-30. “The Look” is often given by mothers to their children telling them that its time to shape up. There will come a day when believers will stand under The Look of Jesus Christ – at the judgement seat of Christ – in […]
David denHartog continues the “Designed For A Purpose” series giving us five truths about spiritual gifts that are found in Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12. Just like a football team needs all of its players to do their specialized jobs in order to win the game, the church needs all of its members to […]
David denHartog continues the “Designed For A Purpose” series with “Your Natural Wiring & Your Calling in Ministry” from Acts 7:17-36. We have many callings on our lives – as husbands/wives, as parents, as employees, etc. There is also a calling for every believer to serve in the church, in and through ministry. Some of our calling […]
David denHartog begins the “Designed For A Purpose” series with Psalm 139:13-16 and Ephesians 2:8-10. God has designed each of with a specific set of abilities with a unique purpose for each of one our lives.
Dean Elliott teaches the last in the “Basics” series on who man is and what our purpose is. Genesis 2:25 – 3:9 contains a fundamental crisis for humanity – that of shame. There are three important truths for us: how the crisis happened, why it happened, and the only solution.
Dean Elliott teaches the third in the “Basics” series. In Genesis 2:18-25, Adam is given a commission by God and how He intended for man to complete it. God’s intention for man is to show God’s glory to the world. Adam is also given two clear areas of responsibility.
Dean Elliott teaches the second in the “Basics” series from Genesis 2:4-25. This passage defines man – who he is and the purpose for which he was created. It explains how man was created, the provisions in the Garden, and the partnership which God intended between himself and man.
Dean Elliott begins a series on theological elements in regards to human identity. Do we know who and what God says we are? The answer begins with the foundation that is laid in Genesis.