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Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/03/20

New Testament: Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60 (Easter 5: Series A)

The Church is called to be Christ-like and that means reaching out in mercy to the widows, orphans and outcasts-the disenfranchised and helpless-like Christ Jesus gave example.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
05/01/20

Good Questions and Bad Questions

There is a question often raised by Christians and even some theologians that is unanswerable: Why are some saved, and others are lost? While it might seem to be a good question, it is not. Let’s examine it more closely.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
04/30/20

Out of Fatherly, Divine, Goodness and Mercy

When a manager faces imminent termination by his wealthy master for mishandling his wealth, what will he do? Where can he turn? In this challenging parable, Jesus teaches us that our salvation lies outside of ourselves and our works.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/30/20

Jesus Drains The Cup So We May Drink

When we proclaim Jesus' death we are, at the same time, preaching that this cup from which we drink is the cup of salvation for all who believe and receive it.
Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
04/29/20

God of the Springtime

The true miracle of springtime isn't simply its beauty, but in the way it foreshadows the sprigs of life that spring forth when God creates faith from the fallow ground of dead sinners.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
04/29/20

Concerning Centurions and the Salvation of a Soldier’s Soul

War is a plague, but sometimes it needs to be fought to protect from greater plagues.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/29/20

God, Don't You Care That I'm Drowning?

In our liquid world, strung out on the meth of evil, full of poor souls fighting to stay afloat, where are you, O God? Don't you care that we are perishing?
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/28/20

We Were Enemies Once

God doesn't help those who help themselves. He saves those who can't do anything for themselves.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
04/27/20

A Love Story

This love story goes on and on, from the beginning of time. Every retelling of this incredible story reveals a little more, exposing our inadequacy, producing more devotion, capturing unspoken emotion, inspiring us to a greater love.
Ryan Tinetti
Ryan Tinetti
04/26/20

Wholesome Sweetness: The Canon of Style

By more intentionally and consistently incorporating the concrete elements of story and metaphor into your preaching, you refresh your language, serve your people, and shed fresh light on the Gospel.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
04/26/20

Gospel: John 10:1-10 (Easter 4: Series A)

We have one thing which will never change. We have a shepherd who knows us by name and who promises to speak to us in all of life’s situations.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
04/26/20

New Testament: Acts 2:42-47 (Easter 4: Series A)

The teaching of the Apostles, the fellowship of believers, the breaking of bread and prayer lay out the components of worship.
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