Amos may be one of the lesser-known prophets but the message he carried is just as relevant today as it was 2,500 years ago. He warned the people of Israel to wake up! They had a sense of false security because they were enjoying a time of prosperity. Yet, they had become morally corrupt. They …
“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s”. This was Christ’s answer when the Pharisees asked if it was lawful to pay taxes. His response is clear and concise. He leaves no room for doubt to give uphold both our civic and spiritual responsibilities. But of course, …
In the hopelessness of those days, God sent Isaiah with words of good cheer to the Israelites as they were in captivity. It’s important to note the difference of the Mounts and where Isaiah shares the message of God. Sinai is where the Law was given but Zion is where death is destroyed. From verse …
Do you ever grow impatient? Of course! We get stuck in traffic, or annoyed by a loved one’s habits or frustrated with a slow co-worker. But our incredibly patient Lord shows us over and over His amazing faithfulness to us. We are flawed and sin daily but with this parable, Pastor illustrates how Christ is …
This week’s sermon focuses on trusting the Lord. Sounds easy, right? But how often do we default to OUR way of thinking? How often do we seek answers within OURSELVES? It is the human thing to do. But the Lord tells us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways”. …
First, apologies for no audio recording this week. There was an unknown error and the recording device failed. However, Pastor Jenson’s sermon served as a beautiful reminder of God’s love for us, His unconditional forgiveness of our sins and how we can show each other love with forgiveness. Today’s Gospel reading (see below) is when …
Pastor Jenson covers civil authority in this week’s sermon. We know that evil exists in this world and that God governs it two ways. He governs and limits evil either by grace and mercy or by force of law. God does not abandon us but rather, He works through all means to the blessing of …
What is the office of the keys? It’s hinted at in the Gospel reading today — Christ built the church on rock of Peter, but the keys weren’t given to one man. Rather, they were given to the communion of saints – all those who believe. You, “yourselves as being built up as a holy …
Sermon Audio Recording – August 6, 2017 This week’s sermon focuses on Isaiah 55 and God’s desire for us to be spiritually wealthy. How do we know this? God tells us in verse 3, “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live”. The focus is on the riches of the heart …
Today’s sermon (July 30th) focused on the delicate and, at times, difficult to understand topic of predestination. You can listen to the sermon below. The topic is rich with discussion so leave your thoughts and questions in the comments section. Following are the Scripture readings for today’s sermon. Epistle: Romans 8:28-39 28 And we know that for …