This week, we will be studying Genesis 28:10-22 under the theme "God's Promise, God's Presence, God's Return”. During life's journey, it's easy to forget we have a God who promises to always protect and provide. It's easy to forget we have a God who is always with us. A God who cares and loves us so much seems too good to be true. Like a dream! God promises to fulfill His promises to Jacob — the promise to bless him and return him home. It's important to trust God's guidance and be obedient to His plan, even during difficult times. God promise to bless, provide, protect, and be present in our lives until he returns us home, is more than a dream for us, it's our reality!
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This week, we will be studying Genesis 27:18-34 under the theme “Who Deserves Blessing From God?” All humans are living for some level of affirmation. We often even pretend to be something we’re not to attempt to receive it. However, this pursuit typically backfires. Only when we hear clearly the opinion of the One who truly matters can we become our truest selves.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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In this weekend's message from Genesis 22, we climb Mt. Moriah with Abraham and his son Isaac. There, the two of them discovered salvation from the Lord in the form of substitutionary sacrifice. As we take time to commemorate and celebrate the Lutheran Reformation, it's good to consider how Reformation teaching took a stand on proclaiming the Bible's main message: Jesus is the only Sacrifice who saves!
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week, we’ll be studying Genesis 18:16-33 under the theme “Prayer for a Broken City.” Here, we see that Abraham dared to argue with God — not for himself, but for a wicked city that didn’t deserve saving. That’s priestly intercession. When the world feels like Sodom, God calls his people to stand in the gap, praying with guts, grace, and gospel hope for the place we call home.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week, we'll be studying Genesis 16:1-16 under the theme "God Sees You." In their long wait for a child, Abram and Sarai, acting as if God needed their help, took matters into their own hands—a decision that led to scheming, blame, and the mistreatment of their servant, Hagar. But in her desperate flight, Hagar was found by the Angel of the LORD. In an act of profound insight, she gave a name to the God who met her in the wilderness: El Roi, "the God who sees me." Her story assures us that, even when we feel completely invisible, we are seen, known, and sought by a God who meets us in our pain.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week, we will be studying Genesis 15:1-21 under the theme “God’s Promise, Protection, and Coming Possession.” We find here that Abraham, the Father of Faith himself, wrestled with fear and doubt. However, God comforted him through both a verbal promise and a stunning covenant ceremony. God can handle all our doubts and encourages us to come to him for comfort.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week, we’ll be studying Genesis 13:1-18 under the theme “The Pursuit of Goods, Good, and God.” Lot chased what looked like paradise, but ended up near ruin. Abram chose God over goods and found blessing beyond measure.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week we will be studying Genesis 11:1-9 under the theme “To Make a Name for Ourselves.” Whereas God’s people were commanded to fill the earth, they instead chased recognition, security, and identity apart from God. The Tower of Babel warns us against proud self-reliance and points us to the one name worth exalting — Jesus Christ.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week, we will be studying Genesis 3:1-24 under the theme “Temptation, Brokenness, and Hope.” We will see the roots of our struggle with sin, the deep brokenness it brings, and the surprising hope of God’s redeeming promise.
Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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This week, we’ll study Genesis 2:4-7, 15-25 under the theme “Humans Cannot Be Alone” in order to uncover God’s original design for humanity — our work, relationships, and purpose before sin entered the world. We’ll see how human marriage models God’s love and points us toward our ultimate union with Christ, shaping every relationship we have.
SERIES SUMMARY: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we’ll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God’s design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We’ll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.
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Malachi is the last Prophet we hear from in the Old Testament. He comes at a time when the people were falling further and further away from being the “Salt and Light” God called them to be. Malachi ("My Messenger") challenges the people to honor God properly in their worship and in their dealings with one another. The people could then come to know the Lord as their great king. God reminds us that he forgives, shows compassion, and remembers.
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This week, we will be studying Titus 3:1-11 under the theme “He Saved Us. We Respond Appropriately.” God’s people need reminders to do good. Our flesh doesn’t want to do good, and frankly, sometimes we do the "right things" but for very unhealthy reasons. Paul reminds Timothy to teach people to do good for the right reason.
Series Summary: Titus is Paul’s no-nonsense blueprint for planting gospel-centered churches in hard places—starting with strong leadership and sound doctrine. Written to a young pastor on the wild island of Crete, this letter shows how truth and character shape a church’s credibility in a corrupt culture. In this series, we’ll dive into why healthy doctrine isn’t just for theologians, and why godly leaders are essential for a church that wants to make a lasting impact.
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This week, we’ll be studying Titus 2:1-15 under the theme “Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel.” In this chapter, the Apostle Paul charges believers to live in a way that makes “the teaching about God our Savior attractive”—showing that when the gospel transforms our hearts, it also shapes our lives in a way that makes Christ beautiful to the world. Paul’s instructions to older and younger men and women—even slaves—show that godly living isn’t about mere morality, but mission. Our daily conduct testifies to the grace of Jesus, turning good works into a compelling witness for the gospel.
Series Summary: Titus is Paul’s no-nonsense blueprint for planting gospel-centered churches in hard places—starting with strong leadership and sound doctrine. Written to a young pastor on the wild island of Crete, this letter shows how truth and character shape a church’s credibility in a corrupt culture. In this series, we’ll dive into why healthy doctrine isn’t just for theologians, and why godly leaders are essential for a church that wants to make a lasting impact.
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This week’s message is based on Titus 1:5-9, The Qualifications of the Called. The Apostle Paul knew that the fledgling house churches in first-century Crete would never get off the ground without qualified leaders. But qualified church leaders don't grow on trees; they are forged in the fire of God's Spirit and formed by the power of God's Word. This week, we consider what God says qualifies a person to lead in his church.
Series Summary: Titus is Paul’s no-nonsense blueprint for planting gospel-centered churches in hard places—starting with strong leadership and sound doctrine. Written to a young pastor on the wild island of Crete, this letter shows how truth and character shape a church’s credibility in a corrupt culture. In this series, we’ll dive into why healthy doctrine isn’t just for theologians, and why godly leaders are essential for a church that wants to make a lasting impact.
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Our Scripture study this week comes from Titus 1:10-16. The Apostle Paul sent young Titus to shape up or ship out the nonsense going on in Crete. False teachers were twisting God’s Word for personal gain. Paul calls for such voices to be silenced. These false teachers may claim to know God, but their actions show otherwise. They are corrupt and unfit for doing good. As the church, we are called to remain grounded in the pure gospel.
Series Summary: Titus is Paul’s no-nonsense blueprint for planting gospel-centered churches in hard places—starting with strong leadership and sound doctrine. Written to a young pastor on the wild island of Crete, this letter shows how truth and character shape a church’s credibility in a corrupt culture. In this series, we’ll dive into why healthy doctrine isn’t just for theologians, and why godly leaders are essential for a church that wants to make a lasting impact.
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This week we’ll study Luke 9:21-27 under the theme “Take Up Your Cross.” Jesus’ call to discipleship is startlingly clear: following Him requires daily self-denial and cross-bearing. We’ll explore what this means (and doesn’t mean), why the cost of refusing Him is far greater than the cost of obedience, and how this difficult path paradoxically leads to true freedom and joy.
SERIES SUMMARY: This series is based on the best-selling Christian book, Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer. This work guides Christians toward spiritual formation by following the lifestyle of Jesus — through intentional practices like silence, sabbath, simplicity, and community. It emphasizes becoming like Jesus by doing what he did, integrating faith into everyday life through rhythm, discipline, and deep apprenticeship.
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This week, we will be studying Romans 12:1-5, where the Apostle Paul urges believers to offer themselves to God, to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, and to live humbly as interdependent members of Christ’s Body. John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way, in the chapter titled “How? A Rule of Life,” builds on this vision by offering a practical framework. This “Rule of Life” is not rigid legalism, but intentional patterns and everyday rhythms that foster freedom in the believer’s life. Just as the body thrives when every part fulfills its purpose, so too does the soul flourish when ordered around abiding, becoming, and doing like Jesus.
SERIES SUMMARY: This series is based on the best-selling Christian book, Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer. This work guides Christians toward spiritual formation by following the lifestyle of Jesus — through intentional practices like silence, sabbath, simplicity, and community. It emphasizes becoming like Jesus by doing what he did, integrating faith into everyday life through rhythm, discipline, and deep apprenticeship.
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This week we will be studying Ephesians 4:1-6 under the theme “Do As Jesus Did.” The Apostle Paul calls believers to live a life worthy of the divine calling they've received—a life marked by humility, patience, love, and unity. True spiritual maturity comes not by age but through intentional discipleship, learning to “do as He did” in every area of life.
SERIES SUMMARY: This series is based on the best-selling Christian book, Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer. This work guides Christians toward spiritual formation by following the lifestyle of Jesus — through intentional practices like silence, sabbath, simplicity, and community. It emphasizes becoming like Jesus by doing what he did, integrating faith into everyday life through rhythm, discipline, and deep apprenticeship.
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This week, we will be studying 2 Peter 1:3-8 under the theme “Become Like Him.” As John Mark Comer writes, “You will never work harder for anything in your life than Christlike character, and nothing else will ever feel like such an unearned gift. This is a paradox you simply have to experience for yourself.” (Practicing The Way, pg. 111) Or, as Peter writes, "His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Pet. 1:3)
SERIES SUMMARY: This series is based on the best-selling Christian book, Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer. This work guides Christians toward spiritual formation by following the lifestyle of Jesus — through intentional practices like silence, sabbath, simplicity, and community. It emphasizes becoming like Jesus by doing what he did, integrating faith into everyday life through rhythm, discipline, and deep apprenticeship.
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This week we’re studying Colossians 3:1-10 and letting it inform our reading of John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way, in which he encourages Christians to “apprentice" Jesus. As Paul said, “Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is.” Since our status before God is secure, we are to be aware of his presence, attentive to his voice, and refuse to allow anything to keep us from him. We are to live a life that is conducive to knowing and growing in him. Our focus this weekend is on the first goal of apprenticeship to Jesus: to be with him.
SERIES SUMMARY: This series is based on the best-selling Christian book, Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer. This work guides Christians toward spiritual formation by following the lifestyle of Jesus — through intentional practices like silence, sabbath, simplicity, and community. It emphasizes becoming like Jesus by doing what he did, integrating faith into everyday life through rhythm, discipline, and deep apprenticeship.
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