Sermon Notes:Introduction Various Trials and Suffering in 1 Peter The COVID-19 pandemic is not bringing about uniquely Christian suffering, but Christians can live under the suffering in a uniquely Christian way 6 way...

During this time it may be easy to become isolated. And while we truly believe in-person fellowship is a vital part of Christian growth, during this crisis, we want to provide you with digital tools to stay connected to one another and the church....

Guest speaker Eugene Bahkmustky joins us speaking on Matthew 4:18-22...

After a slough of rainy, snowy, Spokane-wintery Sundays, there was one in early February that looked like spring. It was Superbowl Sunday, but the sunshine was so alluring that our family headed out for a hike before settling down to watch the gam...

Jesus teaches his disciples to approach the Father with shameless neediness, expecting him to provide what is most needed. And what is most needed is the Holy Spirit....

A Poem by Lydia Kinne Don’t stop fighting – Even if you feel like The most broken soul That ever was. Don’t stop gripping onTo fragile hope, Its flame feebly flickering...

Introduction: Main Idea: God is a good and holy father who loves to answer prayers for protection and deliverance from sin and evil. Lead us not into temptationDoes God really lead us into temptati...

Introduction: Main idea: God is a good and holy father who grants forgiveness to his children when they ask with the right heart Understand your daily need of forgiveness...

Main idea: God is a good and holy Father who loves to answer the prayers of His people for daily provision. The path: daily dependence on our Father for your needs“Give”God is the ...

This was our fourth summer growing grapes on our pergola. It was an abundant crop. We shared bunches of super sweet green and red table grapes with family and friends. I have learned that grapes grow best from vines three years old or more. But w...

Introduction Main idea: God is a good and Holy Father who loves to answer the prayers that want His reign to expand Your Kingdom Come“Your”“Kingdom”The Rule of God over all creation (Universal)...

Introduction Main idea: God is a good and Holy Father who loves to answer reverent prayer 1. Approach God with Confidence and Reverence Luke 11:2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name�...

Do you want to see the best of what humans can do together? Look at the Pyramids of Egypt. Inspire them to a great task, organize them, and equip them. What do you have, a pile of stones reminding us of millennia gone by. Do you want to see what o...

Main Idea: God is a good and holy Father who loves to answer His Children’s prayers The Attitudes of Prayer That God Loves to Answer  God loves to answer prayer that is…For God’s approval not man’s...

Introduction: In the gospel of Luke we see over and over that Jesus is devoted to prayer. He is obeying the command to “pray without ceasing.” He is living faithfully as one who is continually in fellowship w...

24/7. Constant media. Instant communication. Endless entertainment. Sounds. Sights. Distractions. Every minute our minds and souls are bombarded. And far too often we let it in. While many of us spend time with the Lord daily, the world still snea...

The season of celebrating is almost upon us – and for a little more than a month – from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve – we will start seeing the surge of “picture-perfect” family moments on social media. The Thanksgiving din...

Note: We apologize for the audio quality due to technical issues after 32:45. The God who hears us is… A God Who is Holy (v. 4-6)A God Who is Loving (v. 7-8)A God Who is Just (v. 9-10)...

Three Life Controlling Priorities of those with Saving Faith 1. Living for a future home (9:57-58) Daniel 7:13-14 “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one...

“Is he your first?” My answer gets stuck in my throat as the barista hands me a coffee and tries to eke smiles out of my four-month-old, who seems far more interested in stuffing fingers into his mouth than smiling. That question gives me paus...

Main Idea: The Lord Jesus saves His disciples from their pride 1. Jesus saves from the pride of human greatness Pride…Humility…Isaiah 66:2; Isaiah 57:15    2. Jesus saves from ...

With God as our loving King: We can pray to God with confidence that he hears usThere is good reason for us to prayGod will respond to our prayer...

Main idea: Jesus is the Lord and Savior who rescues from self-sufficiency and unbelief Faith: Knowledge (Notitia)Conviction (Assensus)The Will (Fiducia)   Four responses: ...

A life committed to self-denial shows others God (John 14:6-11) A life committed to self-denial is nourished by God’s will (John 4:34) A life committed to self-denial is motivated by future joy (Hebrews 12:1-2; John 17)...

Introduction  Main idea: Jesus’ true followers deny themselves and take up their cross daily Repentance/Faith=Salvation+works  NotRepentance/Faith+works=salvation    Focus on the s...