The Singing Family  My wife, Emily, has quite the extended family. Her grandparents, Woody and Dinah Widmer built a house out in the Spokane valley where the “new” interstate 90 was being constructed in the early 50’s. Their h...

True unity of all people from every race, culture and background can only come through Christ. The beautiful picture of people from every tribe and tongue and nation worshiping God together is the end goal. (...

Sermon Notes Five encouragements that bring joy in gospel partnership1. Put Christ at the center of everything you do (Philippians 1:1-2)Christians are all slaves of Christ ...

The Reformation and the black hole from which it exploded. An abbreviated biography of Martin Luther: the monk who shook a kingdom. The radical commitments of the Reformers: the 5 Solas: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) ...

As we begin our study of Philippians, we will learn about unity in gospel partnership as a church.Sermon Notes Introduction Main idea: Live worthy of Christ by striving side by side for the for the faith of the gospel....

It’s happened to you too—many times. Your friend, co-worker, or family member is so discouraged that it’s like a dark cloud follows them into the room. You rack your brain trying to think of something to say that will help them turn to the c...

The Shepherd cares for his sheep and makes great sacrifice to offer them salvation. And his mission is unstoppable....

Without question, the Protestant Reformation is one of the most controversial (and perhaps thrilling) eras in the history of the church. This is a story that needs to be retold again and again and again. The Reformation is our heritage, it is our ...

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Four decisions to accept or reject grace in response to the imminent return of Jesus Christ      To be cursed:   ...

John Calvin was born July 10, 1509 in Noyon, France. At the age of 14, Calvin’s father sent him to study theology at the University of Paris. However, after his father ran afoul of the church, Calvin left the field of theology, and began to stud...

While many think of Martin Luther as a scholar, pastor, and theologian, few truly know the man behind the Reformation. Growing up, Martin’s father had strong aspirations for his son to be a lawyer. After attaining his Masters of Arts degree at o...

One night in 1522 in southwest England over a dinner table conversation, an exasperated Catholic scholar remarked, “We were better be without God’s law than the pope’s.” A 28-year-old home tutor at the time famously replied, “I defy the ...

Being a part of the church is exciting, because it means we belong to God's family!...

What shows us that Christ is all that we need for life and death and everything in between? His messianic identity (He is messiah), His undeniable credibility, His destiny altering deity, and his saving ability....

Sermon NotesMain idea: Thirst and hunger for God in this cursed world and you will be satisfied.     In part now      In exceeding fulness in the New EdenLa...

Find answers to questions like: What is our natural condition? What does it mean to have a sin nature? How gracious is God? How can we have salvation? Is salvation by grace alone? What does it mean to be spiritually dead? What are trespasses and s...

What shows us that Christ is all that we need for life and death and everything in between? His messianic identity (He is messiah), His undeniable credibility, His destiny altering deity, and his saving ability....

Sermon NotesMake God and His glory the greatest treasure now for that is what He will be in eternity 1. Examine your allegiance (21:9)    ...

Showing up is more powerful than you will ever know. Never under estimate the power of a good example. Any Christian can make a significant impact simply by his presence and persistence.  Hav...

Give thanks for faith in Christ and for the love of other believers and depend on the Spirit's ministry to cause you to understand your salvation and what it means for every aspect your life. Know the hope of God's calling, the riches of His inher...

We aim to provide quality, Christ-centered, biblical counseling to individuals and families who are hurting and confused. The counseling ministry consists of men and women, staff and non-staff, who have completed various levels of coun...

We all desire a perfect world, because that's where we were originally designed to live. Adam and Eve lived in a perfect world, in perfect relationship with God, until the serpent twisted God's words to cast doubt on his goodness and they doubted ...

It is often helpful to express something we already know in a new and interesting way in the hope that it may challenge our hearts and minds anew. This article by GotQuestions.org does a great job of defining biblical stewardship and reminding us ...

Sermon Notes:Since God will make all things new, our lives should be shaped by deep hope:      Colossians 3:1-4 Think deeply about God’s new creation (Revelation 21:1-4)...

The total depravity of man, our sinfulness keeps us from following God. We were dead in our trespasses and sins. Yet God intervened in time to save his elect. What is election? How can God call some and not all? What then are we to make of the con...

What is college ministry all about? Listen as Jerod explains the vision and then gives the different teams within college ministry a chance to share how they take part in that vision. The passion is to launch collegians into life as servant l...

Sermons NotesIntroduction      Revelation 2:24-27; Revelation 2:19-21 Be faithful in serving Jesus now as you look forward to serving Him in the millennium.  ...

God gives Israel the King they ask for, Saul, yet by sovereign design, anoints David as King, who though imperfect, is a man after God's own heart. Saul's reign proves that God is the ultimate King, and the only one worth serving! ...

Ministry Expansion At A GlanceIt is our passion to be a loving community making disciples of Jesus Christ. Our prayerful aim has been to discern and respond to God’s leading to fulfill that passion....

Sermon Notes:Introduction:Luke 13:29 An...

Know Christ and Show Christ by seeking to love others in Word and Deed using the grace of God, spiritual gifts. We all have different spiritual gifts to make him known. Ephesians 4:11-13, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 12:3-10, 1 Peter 4:10-11...

The elements of the Christians life needed for healthy spiritual growth: Understand your union with Christ, and live consistently with that union....

Looking back at what God has done, we should give thanks for bold faith, sacrificial love and a steadfast hope over the years. Reference to Matthew 16:18...

God is at work in the church and he uses individuals to accomplish His mission! How can you take part?...

God's faithfulness, redemption and sovereignty in man's failures. Redeeming grace. ...