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"Everything is Pointless" is the first message in the three week series Difficult Readings. This series looks at texts that can be hard to read. First up is Ecclesiastes. A repeated idea is that everything is pointless. Is this really true? Is this the main message? What does Ecclesiastes say about human emotion? About our own understanding? Can we really complain this much to God? Let us grow together as we explore these difficult readings! Our scripture reading comes from Ecclesiastes 2:14-26.

"Mary" is the last of the 5 Women in Jesus' Genealogy. What do the words of Mary tell us? About justice? About trust? About faith? What does Mary have in common with the other 4 women mentioned in the opening of Matthew? Join us as we explore their faith journey and ours. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 1:39-56.

The fourth message in our Women in Jesus' Genealogy series is focused on "Bathsheba." We look at Bathsheba being instrumental to place Solomon on the throne as king. So why would she be included in Matthew? What do we learn about her strength? Her perseverance? How does her story relate to the ministry of Christ? Join us as we explore their faith journey and ours.  Our scripture reading comes from 1 Kings 1:11-21, 28-31.

As we continue in our Women in Jesus'Genealogy series, we come to "Ruth." Who is Ruth? Why is she included as the third woman listed in the opening verses of Matthew? What does Ruth teach us about faith? About following? Join us as we explore their faith journey and ours. I apologize, my microphone seems to have failed, so I will try to redo this at a later time. Our scripture reading comes from Ruth 3:1-13, 4:13, 18-22.

As we continue in Women in Jesus'Genealogy, we come this week to "Rahab." What does Rahab the prostitute teach us about strength? About faith? About expectations? About God? Join us as we explore their faith journey and ours! Our scripture reading comes from Joshua 2:1-14, 6:22-25.

Our new series is Women in Jesus' Genealogy. This series looks at the 5 women mentioned in the first chapter of Matthew. Up first is "Tamar" and her quest for justice with Judah. Tamar seems an unlikely character to highlight. So why is she mentioned? Join us as we explore their faith journey and ours! Our scripture reading comes from Genesis 38:11-19, 24-30.

The last message of Those in Need is about "The Abandoned." All those people that have nobody left to look out for them get special attention from God. How are we called to respond? Do we always help how we should? What examples are we give on how to care? Let us serve God by helping those in need. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 24:17-22, Philippians 2:1-4, and Luke 14:12-24.

The second message in Those in Need is "The Poor." What does the Bible have to say about the poor? How should we give? Do we always live up to expectations? How can we change our views? Let us serve God by helping those in need. The scripture readings come from Leviticus 25:35-43, 1 John 3:16-24, and Luke 3:7-14.

Immigrants hold a special place in scripture. "The Immigrant" is the first message in Those in Need. How does the Old Testament speak about immigrants? The New Testament? What specifically do we learn about Christ in Matthew that connects us to immigrants? Let us serve God by helping those in need. Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 10:12-22, Ephesians 2:11-22, and Matthew 2:13-15.

We have a special Independence Day sermon! "Called to Freedom" looks at our nation, our faith, and our responsibility. Are we a perfect nation? A perfect people? What does our freedom mean? How is it a responsibility? We look at this and more as we celebrate our nation and our faith! Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 10:12-13, 17-21 and John 8:31-39.

The last message in Fathers of Faith is “Jacob: To Be a People.” What is the promise that comes with the change in Jacob's name? Was Jacob chosen because he was flawless? Do we allow God to bring us together? To let us be a people? Let us rejoice in our shared faith! The scripture readings come from Genesis 28:10-15 and Genesis 35:1, 9-15.

The next message in Fathers of Faith is "Isaac: Child of Promise." What is the promise that comes with the birth of Issac? What can we learn from Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar? Do we get ahead of ourselves sometimes? Do we try to get God to go where we want instead of following where God is leading? Let us rejoice in our shared faith! The scripture readings come from Genesis 21:1-13 and Galatians 4:21-28.

We begin a three week series, Faithful Fathers, with "Abraham: Father of Nations." Abraham gives us an example of faith. But what about Abraham as a father? What do we learn from him? What do we learn about God? Let us rejoice in our shared faith! Our scripture readings come from Genesis 17:1-7 and Hebrews 11:8-12.

Pentecost marks the end of our Easter series, Discover Hope. Our final message is "A Greater Understanding" and it contrasts two biblical accounts of speech being changed. How do the Tower of Babel story and the Pentecost narrative work together? Do we build our own towers? Are we being disciples or are we making them? Join us as we rediscover hope this Easter season! Our scripture readings come from Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21.

As we near the end of the Easter season, we near the end of Discover Hope. Today's message is "Set Free" and in it looks at the idea of finding freedom. Revelation gives us an example of perfect freedom, while Acts gives us an example of escaping our bonds. But what responsibility comes with freedom? How do we share our freedom? How do we use it? Join us as we rediscover hope this Easter season! Our scripture readings come from Acts 16:16-34 and Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21.

Our series, Discover Hope, continues with "By Flowing Waters" and looks at water and faith. Do we have faith like a rock or like water? How does water play into our faith story? Are we willing to go where God takes us? Join us as we rediscover hope this Easter season! Our scripture readings come from Acts 16:9-15 and Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5.

This week in Discover Hope we look at what happens when God gives us "A New Path." What kind of new things due God give us? Do we always recognize God in the midst of trouble? Join us as we rediscover hope this Easter season! Our scripture readings come from Acts 11:1-18 and Revelation 21:1-6.

We celebrate Mother's Day as part of our Discover Hope series. "Given Life" looks at the ways we are given new life. Do we appreciate those around us? Do we recognize all the ways we are given new life? Join us as we rediscover hope this Easter season! Our scripture readings come from Acts 9:36-43 and Revelation 7:9-17.

We begin this Easter series, Discover Hope, with a message from Acts and Revelation. "Chosen as Worthy" is a look at who Christ chooses. Who is worthy? Who does he find worthy? What hope do we found in this? Join us as we rediscover hope this Easter season! Our scripture readings come from Acts 9:1-20 and Revelation 5:11-14.

The final message in our Mystery of Faith series is "Christ Will Come Again." Beyond death and resurrection lies the mystery of Christ coming again. But what does final victory look like? What exactly does it mean? Are we waiting passively or actively for Jesus? Come join the Easter exploration of faith! Our scripture reading comes from Revelation 1:4-8.