Messages

Taking Control of Your Thoughts

Scripture Text: Philippians 4:4-9

Remembering God's Word

Scripture Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 11:18-21

The Psalm writer says we should store up God's word like treasure in our hearts. Jesus said that if His words remain in us, good things will happen. But memorizing is so hard in today's age of distraction. And why bother when we can look up Bible verses on our smart phones? Join us Sunday when Matt Misterek gives a teaching on an underappreciated spiritual discipline.

Love Secured

Scripture Text: Matthew 22:36-39 John 21:15-17

Jesus came to fulfill the law, but he also said that all the law depends on the commands to love god and love your neighbor.  Then, it seems like we better know what love is.

Reconcile, Revolution, and Revival

Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

God's heart is to reconcile us to himself, to turn the world upside down with his revolution, and to regularly revive his people to continue in his love. On Sunday, join us at OHC as we hear Megan Churness share how God is fulfilling this Good News on the college campus where she serves as a missionary.

Present Assurance

Scripture Text: John 17:6-19

As Jesus prepares to leave his disciples in the world, he promises that they will be safe in the world. In the second part of Jesus’ prayer in John 17, the Lord assures his disciples, not that they won’t see trouble, but that no matter what trouble may come, their salvation is secure. Join us this Sunday as Michael Bouterse teaches on John 17:6-19 for the second-to-last message in our “Last Lesson” series.

Grasping the Glory of God

Scripture Text: John 17:1-5

At last we arrive at John 17, the conclusion of Jesus’ last lesson and one of the great “mountaintops” of Scripture. In this chapter—an extended prayer of Jesus to the Father—Jesus offers his disciples the ultimate assurance of his love, power, and protection as he prepares to depart for the cross. This Sunday Michael Bouterse will teach on the opening section of the prayer in 17:1-5, whose central concern is glory. Join us as we discover what glory is, how God seeks it, and why grasping the glory of God changes everything about how we see him.

Joy and Peace

Scripture Text: John 16:4-33

Before Jesus closes out his last lesson, he leaves his disciples with a stunning, significant promise. Despite the trials and tribulations they will face in his absence, they will have unbreakable joy. The reason, says Jesus, is that his departure changes everything—for the better! This Sunday Michael Bouterse speaks on John 16:4-33 and Jesus' explanation of how his return to heaven opens up whole new avenues of relationship between the disciples and the Trinity—and the result is joy and peace in the world.

The World

Scripture Text: John 15:18-16:4a

In the second half of his last lesson, Jesus teaches the disciples how to represent him in the world—and that this involves a cost. Should we choose to follow him, Jesus warns we’ll encounter pushback, rejection, and hostility; and in the face of such persecution, it’d be tempting to turn back. Yet rather than drive us away from Jesus, the world’s hatred can actually bring us closer to him than ever. Join us this Sunday as Michael Bouterse continues our “Last Lesson” series by looking at Jesus’ teaching in John 15:18-16:4 on Christian witness in a hostile world.

The Vine

Scripture Text: John 15:1-17

This Sunday we come to John 15, and with it, the second half of Jesus’ last lesson. As He takes His disciples outside the Upper Room and into the streets of Jerusalem, Jesus shifts His focus from how to cultivate private communion with Him to how to bear witness publicly in the world. What’s the secret to bearing fruit faithfully in a world that is often hostile to Christianity? According to Jesus, it’s abiding in Him, the true vine. Join us as Michael Bouterse unpacks what abiding means and how we can represent Jesus effectively in our twenty-first century world.

The Last Lesson

Scripture Text: John 14:15-31

On the night of his arrest, Jesus promised to send his disciples the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit, what does the Holy Spirit do, and why is the Holy Spirit so important? This Sunday Michael Bouterse continues our series on Jesus’ “Last Lesson” by unpacking what John 14:15-31 says about the Holy Spirit.

Lost? Ask the Way

Scripture Text: JOhn 14:1-14

Have you ever been given directions that didn’t quite make sense, or found yourself feeling a little lost? This Sunday, Tyrean Martinson explores John 14:1–14, when the disciples wrestle with that same question as Jesus speaks about where He is going and how they can follow. When Thomas honestly asks, “How can we know the way?” Jesus responds with a powerful truth: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” This message invites us to bring our questions honestly and follow Jesus, trusting that even when we feel lost or uncertain, He remains the way, the truth, and the life.

Opportunities to Glorify His Name

Scripture Text: Matthew 25:14-29

The parable emphasizes proactive service over passive inaction and encourages individuals to take risks and use their skills to make a positive impact, rather than hoarding them out of fear. Many read this story in isolation and walk away thinking it’s all about working hard or facing judgment.  However, when we read the parable within the broader context of Matthew 24 and 25, its true message comes into focus. It’s not a call to live in fear of judgment but an encouragement to be faithful with the Gospel, resting in Christ’s finished work and grace. This shift in understanding turns fear into faith and hope.

The Great Betrayal

Scripture Text: John 13:18-38

It was the night before Jesus was crucified, and all the disciples were leaning in to listen as their beloved rabbi taught them one last lesson. But suddenly something dramatic happened: Judas, one of their own number, abruptly got up and disappeared into the night. Why did Judas abandon Jesus, and what does his betrayal teach us about true Christian faith? This Sunday we continue our series on John 13-17 by looking at how the tragic example of Judas ironically reveals to us the heart of the gospel.

Washing Feet

Scripture Text: John 13;6-17

Alright, let me just say if there is going to be foot washing—this might be the only time in church where you start wondering, “Did I pick the right socks today?” or “I probably should’ve gotten that pedicure…” Foot washing isn’t exactly something we’re used to. In fact, in our daily lives, we go out of our way not to deal with other people’s feet! And yet, this simple, slightly awkward act carries a powerful message. When Jesus Christ knelt down to wash His disciples’ feet, He showed us that love often looks like humility—and sometimes even a little ...

The Meaning of Easter

Scripture Text: John 20:24-31

The resurrection of Jesus is unimaginably wonderful. It means there is real hope for the world and real hope for our lives. But that hope is based on an extraordinary claim: roughly 2,000 years ago, a man named Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead. What would it mean if that really happened? And how do we know that it really happened? This Easter Sunday, Michael Bouterse speaks to why the resurrection is not only wonderful but also believable.

Good Friday Service

Good Friday Service

The Triumphal Entry

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus is laden with Old Testament types and shadows that identify Him as the prophesied Messiah, King, and sacrificial Lamb, moving from public adoration toward his imminent Passion. These are the messages that Paul said are “dim reflections of reality” in I Cor 13. On Palm Sunday, Michael Zeitner invites us into a time of deep reflection as we prepare for Good Friday’s events and the Easter celebration. It marks the beginning of a week where the focus shifts from celebration to a solemn remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and the gift of salvation.

Cynical No More

Scripture Text: Haggai 2:1-9

To anticipate the celebration of Easter and the resurrection, Michael Bouterse continues a two-part series on revival from the Old Testament book of Haggai. One of the great maladies affecting the Israelites of Haggai’s day was cynicism—which today is the spirit of our age. In this Sunday’s message on Haggai 2, we’ll see that through the gospel God can heal our cynicism and resurrect our hope.

Return to the Lord

Scripture Text: Haggai 1:1-19

At Easter, God revived Jesus when He raised Him from the dead. But what about the church? How does God revive His people, even when they’ve strayed? For the next two weeks, Michael Bouterse helps prepare us for Easter by teaching on revival from the Old Testament book of Haggai. In this Sunday’s message on Haggai 1, we’ll see how God revives the church by leading her through crisis to conviction and conversion.

Our Ancient Foe

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-24

Paul concludes the letter to the Ephesians with a warning: we have an enemy. This Sunday Michael Bouterse teaches on what the Bible says about spiritual warfare based on Ephesians6:10-24, an eye-opening, courage-infusing passage about how through Jesus we can have victory over the powers of darkness.

Christ-like Relationships and Mutual Submission

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 5:21- 6:9

Wives, submit to your husbands! Children, obey your parents! Slaves, obey your masters! Wait ... what? Can this scripture really teach us about Christ-like relationships in 2026? On Sunday, Matt Misterek unpacks Ephesians 5:21-6:9 and tries to unlock the Apostle Paul's "profound mystery" for a present-day audience.

How Do We Grow in Our Faith?

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:17-5:20

This Sunday we continue in Ephesians – the message changes focus to what each of us needs to do – as Christians.  How do we grow in our faith?  Paul has direct and convicting versus – and very disappointingly we find out that there is no EASY BUTTON we can use.  We’ll unpack that idea on Sunday.

The Grace of Beginning Again

Series: Ephesians -

This Ash Wednesday, come hear a message that focuses on repentance as a hopeful turning – a sacred opportunity to begin again under God’s Grace as we are confronted with human limits yet reassures us of Divine love. Let us remember who we are, fragile yet cherished. Let us draw from Joel’s call to return to God and listen with honest reflection and wholehearted repentance as we learn that God desires transformation more than ritual. Let us remember that the ashes on our foreheads symbolizes both our frailty and God’s compassion. We will reflect on confession, humility, and the mercy that marks us as people ...

Blueprint for a Healthy Church

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1-16

Attractional churches, liturgical churches, megachurches, house churches—today the number of models for church seems endless. Thankfully, Scripture lays out its own blueprint for what a healthy church looks like. This Sunday Michael Bouterse teaches on Ephesians 4:1-16 to explore how the gospel can shape a group of imperfect Christ followers into a beautiful community that makes Jesus unignorable in our city and beyond.

Experiencing the Love of God.

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 3:14-21

This week Michael Bouterse continues our study of Ephesians by teaching on Paul's longest prayer in Scripture. Our lives are beset with any number of problems. But Paul shows us that behind all our problems there's really only one problem—and in Ephesians 3:14-21 he prays for the solution. This Sunday, we'll discover that the love of God is wider, longer, broader, and deeper than we ever could have imagined and that it's possible not just to know about it intellectually but actually experience it personally.

Unsearchable Riches

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:18 - 3:10

Ephesians speaks of a mystery once hidden and now revealed— the unsearchable riches of Christ. As we walk through this passage verse by verse, we’re invited to trust God’s work among us and to live as a people being built together for His glory.

From Strangers to Family

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:11-24

Because of Christ, we are no longer strangers standing in transition, but a family being transformed together into God's dwelling place. Come and learn how the Gospel doesn't just explain who we are but how it reforms how we live together, especially in seasons when God is rebuilding, redefining, and drawing His people closer than before.

The Process of Personal Reconciliation to God

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 2:1-10

Many of us understand grace as a theological position. And it is delightfully that. Undeserved, Unending, Unearned, Unwavering grace is God's inexhaustible love and absolute acceptance of us, coupled with his unabashed delight in us. Grace brings us adoption into God's family, a new identity, a new life, new power, new capacity, and God's full protection - with absolutely no strings attached! But grace is much more than a theological position. Equally and simultaneously, grace is an actual environment, an atmosphere, a realm, a present-tense reality that weaves around and through every moment of even our worst day. ...

Fulfilled

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Various

As the NFL playoffs begin, it's the perfect time to remember why we play the game.  Join us on Sunday as Joel Price dives into Paul's prayer for the Ephesians, which is also a prayer for us.

Sermon - Grace, Unity, and a Transformed Life

Series: Ephesians -

Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:1-16

Get ready  to discover our true identity and our place in God's grand, unifying plan – this Sunday, we launch a long-awaited deep dive into the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.  This power-packed epistle contains the penultimate statement on what the Gospel really means – salvation by grace through faith - but the Book of Ephesians contains so much more: how Christ's grace creates a new family, transforming us from marginalized individuals into powerful saints who walk in victory, how we overcome spiritual darkness and strive to live out a life of purpose, unity, and blessing in ...

Christmas Eve Service 2025

Scripture Text: Various

Come, Let Us Adore Jesus, our hope hope at The One Hope Christmas Eve Worship Service!

Longing for the Good Shepherd

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 24

This Sunday we finish our study on the life of David – and we learn that taking a census has some interesting ramifications.   It will not be an easy task to tie the fourth Sunday of Advent in with a plague that kills 70,000 Israelites.  Pride, Judgement, Mercy and Atonement are all on display as we cover 2 Samuel  the last chapter (24)

Longing for the Good Shepherd

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 15: 13-18 and 23-30

How does the utterly dysfunctional father-and-son story of David and Absalom fit into the Advent season? How do Absalom's bad hair day and David's "bad heir" day prepare us for Christ's coming? Find out Sunday as Matt Misterek gives the penultimate message in One Hope's Life of David series.

How Do We Wait

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 7: 6-16

During a season of peace, David turned to praise and worship. What does that look like for us during this season for our church?

David and Bethsheba

A Biblical Fairytale or Crime and Punishment

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 12: 1-7

What do Anakin Skywalker, Boromir, and Edmund Pevensie all have in common with King David?  How does these characters contrast with Saruman, Humpty Dumpty, and Anna Karenina?  And will James Wilborn be able to make it through a sermon without a single pop-culture or Tolkien reference?  Join us this Sunday where these mysteries will be unveiled, as we ponder a little Biblical fairy tale and all its “Grimm" repercussions.

David, the Ark, and Communion

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 6: 5-15

Join us on Christ the King Sunday as we welcome Steven Wagner and young adults from the Awaken Project, who are discerning God's will for their lives. Steven will continue our study of David, preaching about how the newly anointed king "danced before the Lord with all his might." (2 Samuel Chapter 6)

Where Does Strength Come From?

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Have you stepped outside and noticed what’s going on recently? The warm summer days are now in our past, the nights are getting longer, the leaves on the trees have morphed into beautiful grandeur, and signs of winter are beginning to be apparent. The seasons are changing and with that comes a transformation of nature around us. Join us this Sunday as we take a look at how God’s transformation of David is becoming evident and how we can compare that to the transformation God is doing in our lives as we reflect on the events found in 1 Samuel 30.

An Abigail Between Anger and Mercy

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 25

Ever been tempted to react out of anger? This Sunday, we will see how one wise woman's courage stopped a soon to be king from making a huge mistake. Don't miss out on this awesome true story and life application of when God places someone in your life, between anger and mercy.

The Power of Worship

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: Psalm 34:8, 63

The Power of Worship: From David’s Psalms to Jesus our King of kings, we explore how to worship, how it shapes us, and discuss why we worship.

Peter's Final Message to One Hope

Top 10 Memories from the Last 13 Years

In this final sermon by Peter he shared 10 of his top memories from the last 13 years and why he is so grateful for One Hope Church.

The Power of the Team

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 21:10-22:2; 2 Samuel 23:13-17

You have heard of Robin Hood and his merry men?  Well in this message Peter gave his final message at Ocean5 on David and his mighty men. And he also shared about what's next for him and Sandy and also the great plans that are in place for One Hope in the coming months.

The Power of Friendship

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4;19:1-6;20:16-17,41-42

As an off the chart introvert, I would like to tell you that we don't really need people and that friendships are optional.  Years ago I learned the hard way that this is simply not true.  But why is it not true?  Sunday we will be looking at the greatest friendship in the Bible but also at the theological reason friendships are so critical!

The Power of Substitution

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

What is the main lesson from the story of David and Goliath?  The bigger they are the harder they fall?  If you have the faith of David you can face the giants in the your life?  Those may be true things, but they are not the main point of the story.  What is the main lesson?  Find out Sunday at One Hope Church!

The Training of a King

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

In 1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed by the Prophet Samuel to be the next king of Israel.  But then David goes back to tending his flocks for months (maybe years).  And then when he does become Israel's hero, he is on the run for over a decade before he actually becomes the true king of the land.  Why the delay?  Find out this Sunday as we continue our Life of David series!

Before David

Series: The Life of David

Scripture Text: Acts 13:16-39

He's a warrior, a hero, a great statesman and prolific songwriter.  Who am I talking about?  No, not your pastor.  But good guess.  We're talking about King David, and on Sunday we start a new series called "The Life of David" as we look at one of the three most important figures in the Old Testament and the one who most profoundly prefigures the Person of Jesus the Christ!

The End of the Beginning

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 19:1-12

In this message Peter wraps up both our Acts series and our year-long through the Bible trilogy!

Mongolia and the Book of Acts

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 19:1-12

Join us this Sunday as Matt, Mia, Tyrean and Peter share about their recent Mongolia Mission Trip and how they experienced the book of Acts as we've been studying the book of Acts.

Next Gen Ministries

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 18:18-28

Mark Hooper preaches on Acts 18:18-28 which introduces us to a rich cast of early church characters.

Missionary Strategies

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 17:16-34

Megan Churness preaches on Acts 17:16-34 and Paul's famous sermon on Mars Hill.  Megan also shares a bit about her missionary work on the campus of Western Washington University and surrounding colleges.

Women, Slaves and Gentiles

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 16:1-31

Think of all the beautiful cathedrals in Europe and the rich history of Christianity on the European continent.  On Sunday we read of how it all began.  Acts 16 records the very first church plant in Europe!  And it all happened because God said "no".

The First Council Meeting

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-11

What would the church be without council meetings?!  Turns out even the early church had them.  Join us this Sunday as we look at Acts 15 and ask two important questions and land on two important principles that flow out of this first great council of the church.

The First Missionaries

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 13:1-14

This Sunday... a detailed report on Peter & Sandy's First Non-Missionary journey this summer!  And maybe we'll say a few things about Paul's First Missionary Journey too...

What If the Talents Are People?

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 11:19-26

On Sunday, Joel Price filled in last minute and shared five Holy Spirit inspired sermon points! What are they? Listen to find out.

Cornelius: Paradigm Shift

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 11:1-18

On Sunday, join Joel Price as we explore the presumptions of our faith: what are they, what should they be, and the freedom with which they allow us to walk.

Profile Help, Guidelines and Direction for Call Team

Call Process Update

In this sermon given at our church picnic, Pastor Peter shares a report on a document the Elders have passed on to the Call Team, providing with definitions in "who we are" as a church, what makes us unique, and what are some guidelines to follow in this search for a new lead pastor for One Hope Church.

Philip: Five Keys to Evangelism

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 8:26-40

Stephen was one of the first seven deacons, but so was a man named Philip.  Toward the end of his life he began to be called Philip the Evangelist and Acts chapter 8 shows us why.  Join us Sunday as we look at Philip's story and from that story discern five keys to evangelism.

Stephen: First of Many

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 6:1-15

Many thousands of Christians have been killed for confessing Jesus over the last 2000 years.  Stephen was the first.  But he was more than just the first martyr.  Join us Sunday as we explore the life, teaching and character of one of the brightest lights of the early church.

Peter: Profiles in Courage

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 4:1-13

One of the most famous figures in history is the Apostle Peter. But if it were not for meeting Jesus he would have died as a complete unknown in a backwater province of the Roman Empire. What was it that Jesus saw in this uneducated fisherman and how did God use him in the book of Acts? This Sunday we will trace Peter's career through the gospels and the book of Acts as we seek to learn some key lessons for our lives by looking at this wonderfully flawed Jesus follower.

The Life Together

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 2:42-47

Part of our search for a new pastor involves putting together a congregational profile of our congregation for a potential candidate to take into consideration before applying.  What if the early church of the Book of Acts were looking for a new pastor.  What would their congregational profile be?  Find out Sunday as we dive into two striking summaries of that very first church in Jerusalem.

How It All Started

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 2:1-21

What does a tower, an overworked prophet, an exile's eccentric vision and twelve not-so-angry young men all have in common?  They all help us to understand the Pentecost event.  Join us this Pentecost Sunday for week two of our Book of Acts summer series as we look at Acts chapter two!

Marching Orders

Series: Book of Acts

Scripture Text: Acts 1:1-8

Pastor Peter this last week announced the process of moving on, but Jesus has not, and never will.  And the Holy Spirit is just getting started with One Hope Church.  God has amazing things in store for this church family.  Peter has been talking about passing the baton.  But the baton is not just being passed to a new pastor but to YOU.  You are the church and this summer we will be exploring the book of Acts as we recalibrate our mission with God's mission and get ready for the "next shepherd" for our flock who will lead us in the next chapter of the adventure of following the "Chief ...

Passing the Baton

In this video Pastor Peter shares with the congregation about his decision to begin the process of passing the baton to a new lead pastor for One Hope Church. He also does a five minute teaching and ends by answering a few questions people have had.

What About Science?

Defending the Faith

Series: Apologetics: Defending the Faith

Scripture Text: Genesis 1:1-2:2

Join us Sunday as we continue our Apologetics series.  This week's topic addresses the argument by some that there exists a conflict between science and faith.  Our resident smart guy, James Wilborn, will be addressing that argument and will provide a unique perspective that you won't want to miss!

How Can I Believe Someone Rose From the Dead?

Defending the Faith

Series: Apologetics: Defending the Faith

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Looking at the topic of the Resurrection Sunday, but of course the real question on EVERYONE'S mind right now is WHAT kind of Star Wars meme will Pastor Peter come up with to celebrate "May the Fourth Be You" Sunday. Also, we happen to have a famous rock star helping with the message!

How Can I Trust the Bible?

Defending the Faith

Series: Apologetics: Defending the Faith

Scripture Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21

On Sunday Michael Bouterse gave us a phenomenal teaching on why we can trust the Bible as reliable, inspired and authoritative in our lives.  But not only was his teaching scholarly and accessible, it was also a personal message with great practicality for our relationship with our Lord. 

Christus Victor!

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: John 20:1-18

If you were to receive a letter in the mail saying that you have a long lost relative who has left you with a million dollars... you would be skeptical. Is this a scam? But that's a lot of money. So you would absolutely vet it. Why not do that with the resurrection of Jesus. On Easter Sunday we looked at the evidence for the Resurrection but also it's meaning and implications.

The Day Before Palm Sunday

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: John 12:1-12

This Sunday is Palm Sunday.  In our sermon for Sunday we'll look at the significance of that special day.  But we will also focus on what happened the day before and the night before.  For Jesus, what happened then was perhaps even more meaningful than the crowds and the palms and the shouts of Hosanna.

The Prayer That Started It All

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: John 17:1-5,20-26

Before the cross, before the resurrection, before the church was born, there was a prayer. A prayer so powerful, so intimate, that it shook the very foundations of heaven and earth. In John 17, Jesus lifts His voice to the Father, not just for Himself, but for His disciples and for us. This is not just any prayer. It is the prayer that started it all. A prayer of unity, mission, and eternal hope. A prayer that reveals the heart of Christ before He gave His life for the world. What does it mean that Jesus prayed for you before you ever spoke a word to Him? How does this prayer shape the way we live, love, and follow Him today? In this ...

Showdown

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: John 9:1-41

It's six months before Jesus goes to the cross.  He is at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem.  He has just said two startling things.  Now in our text for Sunday he brings it all together in a way that changes one man's life forever and sets the stage for a dramatic showdown with the religious powers of the day.  What is the text?  Find out in this message!

Secret Weapon

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Mark 11:12-25

Jesus said some rather radical things about prayer and faith.  If I'm honest, what he said does not often line up with my personal experience.  In this message we will wrestle with that reality for many of us as we discover ten lessons about prayer and faith that the Enemy does not want us to learn.

The Radical Center

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:24-43

Some Christians would like to see the church engaged to change the world through the politics of the right.  Other Christians want the church to spur on change in our world by embracing the politics of the left.  Jesus had a different plan.  It's called the Kingdom and it follows different rules.  Find out in this message.

When and Why Jesus Showed Tough Love

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 16:13-25

Was Jesus bi-polar?  It sure seems like it sometimes.  One moment he's saying the most comforting thing, the next minute he says something really tough. But no, he wasn't bi-polar.  There's a different reason.  Find out in this message what it is.

The Greatest Sermon

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 7:13-29

Matthew 7:13-27 is the ending to the greatest sermon ever preached.  But it's also a very challenging text.  Join us Sunday as we wrestle with the text and discover the masterful way Jesus ties the whole Sermon on the Mount together!

The Greatest Parable

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 5:1-12

Arguably the greatest parable Jesus ever told was what we call the Parable of the Prodigal Son.  Many have noted that it's equally about the older brother too.  But most significantly it was a story that would have outraged its hearers.  

The Emotions of Jesus

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 15:29-39

Have you met the Emotional Jesus? Are you ready for an all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present and all-feeling Savior? In this message, Matt Misterek (filling in for Peter) shares a message about the Jesus who was born into a world of rational philosophers and stoics — and turned it upside down.

Who Gets the Kingdom?

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 5:1-12

The Sermon on the Mount.  It was the greatest sermon ever preached.  What were the main points of the Sermon and what is its message for us today?  Find out in this message.

The King Builds an Army

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: John 1:35-42

Jesus came not just preaching the Kingdom but doing the works of the Kingdom.  He healed the sick and cast out demons.  And then he gave that same authority to his disciples.  Question:  Do we still have that authority?  If so, how and when should we be praying for healing and how do we safeguard ourselves from falling into unhealthy extremes?  Those are the questions we will tackle in this message as we look at nine Biblical clues about healing for the church today.

The King Declares War

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 4:12-25

Jesus began his public ministry preaching the Kingdom and healing every sickness and casting out demons.  Far from "gentle Jesus meek and mild", Jesus came on the scene making a declaration of war!  In this message we begin to look at the nature of that war and what our part is in it. 

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Mark 1:1-12

John the Baptist preached and baptized in the wilderness.  Jesus was sent into and tempted in the wilderness.  Is this just a coincidence or are there implications for us?  Find out in this message.

Injected

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Luke 1:26-38

In this message we continue with Christmas!  Tyrean Martinson brings a word on Luke 1:26-38 which was the moment in time and space in which EVERYTHING changed for humanity forever.  The word became flesh in a poor maiden who said YES to an impossible assignment. 

The Coming of the Dawn

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book Two - Cure

Scripture Text: Matthew 2:1-12

Who were the three kings who brought gifts to the baby Jesus in the stable?  Well, first off there weren't three of them and they weren't kings.  And Jesus wasn't a baby and there was no stable.  Find out who they really were and what really happened in this message as we celebrate Epiphany!

The Silent Years

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Isaiah 40:1-8

400 years go by between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament. We call these years the "silent years" because no prophets arose during this time nor were any inspired Scriptures written during this time.  However, God was not really silent.  He was working "under the hood" to get things ready for Jesus.  In this message we explore what happened during these forgotten years.

There and Back Again

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Jeremiah 29:1-14

You've heard the phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder"?  In the message we'll see the significance of that phrase as it relates to the closing chapters of the Old Testament drama and how it all sets the stage for Book Two of the Trilogy!

Four Good Kings

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 20:5-15

Four Kings beats a Full House!  Pretty good poker hand in this message as we look at the lives of FOUR GOOD KINGS of the southern Kingdom of Judah and what we can learn from their stories.

The Widow and the General

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

The most powerful king followed by civil war and the emergence of two kingdoms.  That happens and then it just gets confusing.  In this message we make sense of the period of the kings of Israel and Judah and discover an Advent season romance embedded right in the heart of ancient Israel's story.

Absalom the Usurper

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 18:19-33

In this message we begin the season of Advent.  We will light the Prophecy Candle in expectation and hope of the coming of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David.  And we will also look at the tragic life of another "son of David" (Absalom) and how David's "father-fail" set the stage for a Descendant of his to accomplish what David could not bring himself to do.

Seven Lessons from the Life of David

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

King David sinned just as miserably as King Saul. Yet he was called a man after God's heart. What was it that made David different?  In this message we explore that question and discover seven lessons from the life of David.

The Tragedy of King Saul

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Do you ever feel insecure or have issues of fearing what others think and allowing those fears to impact your decisions and behavior?  King Saul did.  In this message we will be doing a study in brokenness - King Saul's and ours.

What Choice Do We Have?

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Joshua 24:1-15

In the words of Herman's Hermits, "Second verse, same as the first". In this message we find ourselves in the final chapter of Joshua and the Israelites have done it again!  Watch as Mark Jones preaches from the text where Joshua reminds them, and us, to renew our covenant with the Lord. 

The Life Between

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Numbers 13:26-14:9

God dramatically rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and into a destiny for them in the Land of Promise that he is taking them to. But before getting to that land of promise the Israelites experience 40 years of wilderness wandering. In this message we do an overview of that "wilderness wandering" period for God's people and see what we can learn about our own wilderness seasons in our lives.

The Great Rescue

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Exodus 3:1-14

Everything in the Old Testament are like shadows for which Jesus and the Gospel is the real object casting the shadow. Two of the greatest shadows in the Old Testament are the Passover and the Red Sea Crossing. In this message we explore those two shadows and what we learn about the gospel from them. NOTE: The first half of the sermon did not record the audio so this video is only of the second half of the message.

Joseph & the Heart of the Gospel

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Genesis 44:10-45:1

In this message guest preacher Michael Bouterse shows how the Joseph story reveals that forgiveness is at the very heart of the gospel.

Flawed Like Us

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Genesis 28:10-22

Have you ever felt disappointed in or bewildered by the heroes of the Old Testament when you read the real Bible (not the happy children's version)? Well in this message Tyrean dives into the Jacob story and why he, the father of the 12 Tribes of Israel, is fallen like us.

The First Believer

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Genesis 11:27-12:8

The three great monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - each regard him as the father of their faith. But he grew up worshiping  the moon goddess Nana in present day Iraq. His name is Abraham and in this message we will explore where his faith in the One True God came from and what it was that made Abraham one of those most significant figures in all of human history.

The Flood and the Tower

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Genesis 6:9-22

In this message we continue our "through the Bible" series with a look at the next two key events in the early chapters of Genesis:  The Flood and the Tower of Babel.  Why did they happen and what function did they play in God's plan of redemption?  Find out in this message.

The World Before the Flood

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Genesis 4:1-16

Cain killed Abel and then was banished to the east.  Then he found a wife, had a kid and built a city.  So... if Cain is the firstborn of Adam and Eve, where did all the people come from?  Find out one possible answer to that question, along with three core lessons from the Cain and Abel story in this message.

Broken Beautiful World

Through the Bible Series

Series: Trilogy - Book One - Diagnosis

Scripture Text: Genesis 3:1-15

If the stories of the Bible were a trilogy of books, book one would be the Old Testament, book two would be the gospels and book three would be the history of the early church in the book of Acts.  Or maybe we could give them the three titles of "Diagnosis", "Cure" and "Treatment".  In this message we begin a 12 month journey through the Scriptures and see the thread that ties it all together.

Peter's Meltdown of Regret

Four Things to Do With Our Regrets

Series: Epic Meltdowns of the Bible

Scripture Text: Matthew 26:69-75

What did Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill and Sir Isaac Newton all have in common?  They were individuals who all left a positive mark on history, but who suffered with severe bouts of depression.  Another such individual was the Prophet Elijah.  In this message we look at what contributed to Elijah's meltdown of depression and the three things God did to help him out of it.

Elijah's Meltdown of Depression

Series: Epic Meltdowns of the Bible

Scripture Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18

What did Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill and Sir Isaac Newton all have in common?  They were individuals who all left a positive mark on history, but who suffered with severe bouts of depression.  Another such individual was the Prophet Elijah.  In this message we look at what contributed to Elijah's meltdown of depression and the three things God did to help him out of it.

Jonah's Bitterness Meltdown

Series: Epic Meltdowns of the Bible

Scripture Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11

In this message Joel Price continues our new series, Epic Meltdowns of the Bible, with a look at the time Jonah had a meltdown of bitterness.  And no, there was no whale in sight when it happened.

Moses' Anger Meltdown

Series: Epic Meltdowns of the Bible

Scripture Text: Numbers 20:1-13

Moses melted down with anger, more than once. Other heroes of our Faith had emotional meltdowns, too. What does this reveal about God and about ourselves? In this message Matt Misterek kicks off a 4-week series on Epic Meltdowns of the Bible – and shares his own Epic Meltdown.

Word Studies - Teshuvah

Series: Words Matter

This Sunday we wrap up our four week series called "Words Matter".  Each week we've been doing a word study on a significant Hebrew word in the Old Testament.  Our final word?  Teshuvah!  Often it is translated 'repentance'.  But that's a bit misleading.  Find out in this message.

Word Studies - Ruach

Series: Words Matter

Scripture Text: Ephesians 1:3-14

What is the doctrine of the Trinity and how did the church come to believe it?  And what does that question have to do with our Word Studies series we're in?  Found out in this message.

Word Studies - EMUNAH

Faith in Action

Series: Words Matter

Scripture Text: Lamentations 3:1-24

EMUNAH is the Hebrew word for faith.  But it doesn't exactly mean the same thing as the Greek word for faith.  And the difference is kind of a big deal.  Find out what that difference is Sunday as we continue our Word Studies sermon series.

Word Studies - HESED

The Unfailing Love of God

Series: Words Matter

Scripture Text: Exodus 34:1-10

Sunday we looked at the meaning of HESED, the first of our four important Hebrew words in our Word Studies sermon series.

Jesus Is TOUGH

What Made Jesus Angry?

Series: Jesus Is _____

Scripture Text: Luke 9:20-25,51-62

In our final message of our "character study of Jesus" series we get to some of the harder sayings of Jesus.  But we can now look at these challenging words of Jesus in the context of what we already know about him - that he is compassionate, forgiving, gentle and protective. And we'll be able to conclude that there are times when he also shows some tough love.

Jesus Is PROTECTIVE

What Made Jesus Angry?

Series: Jesus Is _____

Scripture Text: Mark 11:1-18

What triggers you?  You can learn a lot about a person based on that question.  In this message we looked at what triggered Jesus to anger and what that reveals to us about what Jesus most cared about.

Jesus Is GENTLE

Gentle Jesus Meek and Mild - Really?

Series: Jesus Is _____

Scripture Text: Matthew 11:16-30

Gentle Jesus meek and mild.  Does that truly describe the Jesus who overturned tables in the temple and said I didn't come to bring peace but a sword? And yet... Jesus says in Matthew 11, "I am gentle".  Was Jesus bipolar?  Or did he just have massive mood swings?  Find out in week three of our series learning about God by looking at the character traits of Jesus.

Jesus Is FORGIVING

...and generous

Series: Jesus Is _____

Scripture Text: Luke 5:17-26

What is God really like?  How can you know you're not just believing what you would like to be true?  We can know for sure by looking at Jesus and how he acted and what he taught.  Jesus came to show us what God is like.  This week in this series we look at the forgiving nature of God, and also his radical generosity.

Jesus Is COMPASSIONATE

Series: Jesus Is _____

Scripture Text: Mark 1:40-45

How Can We Really Know What God Is Like?  We can know what God is like by looking at His Son Jesus and how he interacted with real people.  This message starts a new five-week series looking at the character of Jesus with a view to learning what God is really like and how he truly feels about us and interacts with us.

The Ending Credits

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 16:1-27

The grand finale of the book of Romans may seem a bit anticlimactic.  Romans 16 is a bit like watching the credits roll at the end of a movie.  But, it turns out there are some great lessons embedded in the credits!  In this message we wrap up our nine month journey through the greatest letter ever written.

Discerning Your Personal Calling in Life

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 15:14-33

What is God's will for your life?  That's the wrong question.  Paul asks the right question in our Romans 15 text... and as it turns out... it helps to answer that first question too!

When We Passionately Disagree

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 14:1 - 15:13

What do you do when you have a fellow Christian with whom you passionately disagree with about something and you're pretty sure you're right and they are wrong?  Of course this is a complete hypothetical and would NEVER happen in real life... *cough* *cough*.  In this message we look at Romans 14 and see five guidelines to use in handling disagreements with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Follow the Leader?

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 13:1-14

What does the Bible say about our responsibilities to, and our relationship with, our governing authorities?  Does the Apostle Paul really teach that we need to do everything government employee James Wilborn commands? In this message hear James Wilborn himself tell us the answer as he gives a message on Paul’s writings in Romans chapter 13 and God’s appointment of earthly rulers and governments.

Loving Your Enemies

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 12:14-21

Guest preacher Michael Bouterse challenges us to love our enemies as he continues our Romans series with a look at Romans 12:14-21.

Twelve Marks of the Church

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 12:9-13

After eleven chapters of Romans giving theology and doctrine, maybe you're the type of person who says, don't give me theory... just tell me what to do!  Be careful what you ask for.  In our text for this message we have only five verses but in them are twelve marks of the church - twelve things we're to do as Christians!

Gifted

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 12:3-8

Christianity is not a spectator sport. What are the unique gifts God has given you and how can you better use them (together with the rest of us) in fulfilling the mission Jesus gave us to be his visible presence in the world?

Therefore

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2

What is the therefore there for? After 11 chapters of setting the groundwork and six months of reading Romans, Paul finally unveils God's plan for us. Find out in this message where Romans has been heading all along as Joel Price preaches on Romans 12:1-2.

Evidences for the Resurrection

Scripture Text: John 20:11-29

Five pieces of evidence for the physical, bodily resurrection of Jesus and why it matters.

It All Ends In Wonder

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 11:25-36

Is God done with the Jewish people?  How does the story end?  Those are questions explored in this message as we wrap up Romans 11 on Palm Sunday.

Can You Lose Your Salvation?

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 11:13-24

What do horticulture, green beer and Romans 11 all have in common?  Find out in this message.

The Israel Question

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 10:16-11:12

Support for the modern day nation of Israel has unfortunately become something of a hot topic these days. What should the Christian's attitude be towards Israel?  Romans 11 gives us some helpful hints towards a balanced perspective.  In this message we wrestle together with an important topic.  Text is Romans 10:16-11:12.

The Missions Link

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 10:1-15

Romans 9 to 11 is not about divine election.  It's about global evangelism.  It's the "missions link" that is often the "missing link" from most studies of the book of Romans. In this message we look at Romans 10:1-15 where Paul uses that missions link to start to pull it all together.

Clay Pots and The Cornerstone

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 9:17-33

What do all three of these statements have in common? Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know… (what you’re going to get.) God is the potter. We are the clay.  The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.  Find out in "Clay Pots and The Cornerstone", as Tyrean Martinson leads us on a study of Romans 9:17-33.

The Chapter People Skip

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 9:1-16

Romans 8 is the chapter everyone loves.  Romans 9 is the chapter everybody skips.  In this message we begin a new section in Romans 9-11 which on the surface appears to be about happy-fun topics like election and predestination.  But it's actually about something else.  And that 'something else' happens to be the key to the entire book of Romans.

Greatest Chapter in the Bible, Part Three

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 8:28-39

So we keep calling Romans chapter 8 the greatest chapter in the Bible.  Why?  What makes it the greatest?  That's a question we seek to answer as we wrap up three weeks in Romans chapter 8.

Glory and Groaning

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 8:17-30

Glory and groaning dominate the middle section of Romans 8, what some call the greatest chapter in the Bible. Join us in this message as guest preacher Matt Misterek explores how the two things go together!

How Change Happens

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 8:1-17

If the book of Romans is the Himalayas of the Bible then Romans chapter 8 is Mt. Everest.  In this message we begin spending three weeks hiking up the highest peak in the Bible!

The Life-Long Struggle

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 7:1-25

Romans 7 is perhaps one of the most confusing chapters in the Bible.  It's also one of the most encouraging chapters in the Bible!  Find out in this message.

Slaves of Righteousness?

The Power of the Gospel to Free You

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 6:15-23

Paul in our Romans text for this Sunday (Romans 6:15-23) says that we are no longer a slave to sin but have become a slave of righteousness.  I personally used to struggle with that verse until I learned the secret of what that verse really means.  That secret is shared in this message.

The Goal of the Gospel

The Power of the Gospel to Change You

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 6:1-14

If salvation is really a free gift and not dependent on how we live, then why can't we just live anyway we want?  That is the question that Paul asks as we move into Part Two of Romans, beginning with Romans chapter 6.  And once he answers that question, the rest of Romans 6 (and Romans 7 and 8) is all about how real transformation happens.

Direction From Jesus About Heaven

The Application of Heaven

Series: Heaven

Scripture Text: John 14:1-6

Final message in our Heaven series.  This one shares three things Jesus promised us about Heaven and three application points for us to consider.

When Heaven Came To Earth

The Coming of Heaven

Series: Heaven

Scripture Text: Luke 2:1-14

Part Three of our Heaven series happened as part of our Christmas Eve service.  We looked at the FIVE reasons God became one of us.  Heaven collided with Earth that first Christmas.  One day it will happen again!

Truth From the Bible About Heaven

The Anatomy of Heaven

Series: Heaven

Scripture Text: Revelation 21:1-5

Part Two of our HEAVEN series.  This message we uncover SEVEN true things about heaven that we can glean from the Bible.

Hints From the Heart About Heaven

The Hope of Heaven

Series: Heaven

Scripture Text: Romans 8:18-25

During the season of Advent we explore the topic of HEAVEN.  Turns out heaven may not be what you think it is! 

A Tale of Two Adams

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 5:12-21

This Sunday we'll be wrapping up Part One of our Romans series by finishing up Romans chapter 5 with a look at "The Tale of Two Adams" in Romans 5:12-21.

What Saving Faith Does

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 5:1-11

Tyrean Martinson preaches a message on Romans 5:1-11 with special focus on what role suffering has in our lives.

Saved by Faith... But What is Faith?

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 4:1-25

Short five minute message giving a summary of Romans 4 which is all about what faith actually is by looking at the example of Abraham and asking three questions.  How was Abraham saved?  When was Abraham saved?  And what were the elements of Abraham's saving faith?

Inclusive Exlucivity

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 3:27-31

In the year 49 AD the Roman Emperor Claudius expelled all Jews from the city of Rome.  Five years later they were allowed to return.  What does that have to do with our study of the book of Romans?  Find out Sunday as we finish off Romans chapter three with a look at Romans 3:27-31.

The Verdict: Not Guilty

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 3:21-26

Tim Keller called it the greatest pivot in the Bible - going from Romans 3:20 to Romans 3:21.  We hit that pivot on Sunday as Michael Bouterse joins us to preach on Romans 3:21-26.

The Mirror

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 3:1-20

Last week the central message of our Romans 2:16-27 text was that Religion Can't Save You!  Well, then what is it good for?  That's the focus this Sunday as Paul wraps up this first major section of Romans and prepares for the greatest pivot in the whole Bible.  Text is Romans 3:1-20.  And the pivot starts in the very next verse!

Religion Can't Save You

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 2:17-29

Joel Price continues our series in Romans with a look at the second half of Romans chapter two.  Text is Romans 2:17-29.  

The Big Setup

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 2:1-16

It was all a set up.  That's what last week's text was, Romans 1:18-32. This Sunday we'll revisit that text and the downward spiral of humanity and the decadence of a corrupt culture flowing from the Fall... and THEN see how Paul springs his trap in Romans 2:1-16. Paul was just setting you and me up.

The Downward Spiral of Humanity

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 1:18-32

Houston, we have a problem!  Last Sunday we started our new series in the book of Romans by looking at Paul's thesis statement for Romans - that the Gospel is God's power to save everyone!  Starting this Sunday, Paul begins to defend that thesis.  Why the gospel? Why is it so needed?  Why can't there be some other way? Paul forcefully begins to give an answer to those questions in the second half of chapter 1.  This Sunday... Romans 1:18-32.

The Thesis Statement

Series: Romans

Scripture Text: Romans 1:1-17

This Sunday we start our new year long series in the Book of Romans!  This will be a rich study in what some consider the greatest letter in the New Testament.  It's Paul's magnum opus!  And it's all about the Gospel of Grace, as well as how to make sense of the Old Testament in the light of Jesus!

Getting Ready for Romans

Scripture Text: John 3:1-21

Joel Prices gets us ready for our upcoming Romans "course" by making sure we have all the prerequistites.

Why Relationships Matter - Paul's Last Testament

Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Guest preacher Michael Bouterse from Thrive shares a word from 2 Timothy 1:1-7.  Text is one of the last things Paul wrote and it's all about the importance of relationship.

The Covenant of the Spirit

Series: Covenant

Scripture Text: Jeremiah 31:31-34

In this message we wrap up our series on the six covenants of the Old Testament and also see how this series has been getting us ready for next series in the Book of Romans!

The Covenant of the Kingdom

Series: Covenant

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 7:8-13

It’s been almost one year since Queen Elizabeth II died after being the longest reigning English monarch in history, over 70 years.  And then back in May of this year was good to see Charles finally get a real job at age 73 and stop living off his mom. Isn’t it interesting how fascinated our nation continues to be with the British Royal family?  Why is that?  This Sunday we delve into the answer.

The Covenant of the Law

Series: Covenant

Scripture Text: Exodus 19:1-6,21-25

For our summer series we are going through the six covenants of the Old Testament, and as we come on Sunday to the fourth covenant, the Mosaic Covenant, we come to a bit of a plot twist in the salvation drama unfolding in the Old Testament.  This Sunday we'll explore what the plot twist is, and how it plays into the overall storyline of God's great rescue mission of humanity.

The Covenant of the Promise

Series: Covenant

Scripture Text: Genesis 17:1-8

The three great monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - each regard him as the father of their faith. But he grew up worshipping the moon goddess Nana. His name is Abraham and in this message we explore where his faith in the One True God came from along with the incredible meaning of the Abrahamic covenant. 

The Gracious and Compassionate God

Scripture Text: Psalm 145:8-9; Matthew 14:13-21

The Feeding of the 5000 story is more about the compassion of Yahweh revealed in Jesus than it is about a display of God's power.  God's compassion is deeper than empathy and it is for YOU!

The Covenant of Preservation

Series: Covenant

Scripture Text: Genesis 6, 7, 8, 9 (various selections)

Message on the Nohaic Covenant with special focus on the Flood and Tower of Babel events.

The Covenant of Creation

Series: Covenant

Scripture Text: Genesis 1:1-4,24-31

Sunday we started a brand new series called "Covenant".  Using the covenant theme in Scripture to do a six week overview of the Old Testament.  The first covenant we looked at Sunday was the Covenant of Creation where we learned in those early chapters of Genesis THREE things about God, TWO things about us and ONE thing about Jesus!

Prayers, Praise and Storytelling

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 5:12-20

In this last week of our study of James, Tyrean will attempt to answer all the questions left in James... or at least one. All joking aside, we will be delving into James 5:12-20 with an emphasis on prayers, praise, and storytelling. 

Three Abuses of Wealth

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 5:1-11

In the message we enter into the final chapter of James and the first six verses are a blistering indictment upon the "rich"! Well... lest you get comfortable, by the world's standards... you are one of these "rich".  In this message we'll see how Scripture (and James) teaches it's no sin to be rich. But James does identify three abuses of wealth and so it's a warning to all of us. But he also gives us the solution in the second half of our text.

The Two Greatest Sins

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 4:13-17

In this message we look at James 4:13-17 and the sin of presumption. But there are actually two other sins that lie just beneath the service of that one.  In fact they may be the two greatest sins in the Bible. 

Marriage Counseling for Spiritual Adultery

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 4:1-12

Quarrels and conflicts.  They are all around us and in the news each week.  It's a serious problem in our culture today.  In this message we explore James 4:1-12 where James tells us where our conflicts come from along with the secret to putting an end to them. 

Diane Brask - God's Top Three Priorities

It's been over five years since Diane Brask was last with us.  In this message she gives a fresh overview of the ministry of Global Seed Planters and how they have aligned their mission to God's top three priorities.

Sticks and Stones

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 3:1-12

Here's an irony for you.  The last few weeks we've been looking at James chapter 2 where the message is, "It's not so much what you say that matters but what you do!"  In this teaching we move into chapter three where the message is, "But what you say does matter!"  In this sermon we look at the power of words to direct the course of a life, to bless people, to damage people, to reveal what's inside, and to heal.  

Faith and Works

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 2:14-26

Paul said in Romans 3 that we are justified by faith apart from works.  But James in our sermon text this Sunday says a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.  In this message we discover how James and Paul are really in complete agreement with each other.  

This Is the Way

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 2:1-13

In this message we finally get to chapter two of James!  James 2:1-13 says we should not show personal favoritism. Who would disagree with that? But James says it with such force and emotion. Why? Why is this such a big deal and what is the real heart of the matter? Find out this teaching.

The Implanted Word

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 1:19-27

We love our mothers.  Sometimes we get frustrated with the hints and reminders, but we know they love us and that they want what is best for us. In this message on James 1:19-27, delivered on Mothers Day, Joel Price shares how James may be more like your mother than you ever considered. 

The Sin Cycle

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 1:12-18

Our text for this Sunday was James 1:12-18 which shows clearly that James is a real pastor who understands the complexities of how human beings work.  In this message James gives us a remarkably positive solution to a very ancient problem we all share.

Asking for Wisdom

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 1:5-8

James says that if we lack wisdom, we should ask for it. But what does James mean by wisdom? It's not what you might expect. In this message we dove into James 1:5-8 and saw how those verses relate to last weeks text on putting our trials into the joy column of life.

Putting It in the Joy Column of Life

Series: Book of James

Scripture Text: James 1:1-4

The Book of James teaches us to put our trials and hardships into the joy column of life.  But how do we practically do that?  James tells us that as well.  In this message we do a quick introduction to the Book of James and then dive right into the opening verses of James 1:2-4.

Back to the Future

In this message Peter will be casting a vision and some next steps for a return to our pre-COVID vision for the church.

Steve Colbert, Tolkien and the Resurrection of the Son of God

Christianity in Three Words

Scripture Text: Luke 24:36-48

Steve Colbert was asked what three words best describe what the Lord of the Rings books mean to him. Turns out they are the same three words that best describe Christianity and the meaning of Easter. In this Easter message we find out what those words are and what they can mean for your life!

Parable of the Net

Series: Kingdom Parables

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:47-52

This Sunday is Palm Sunday.  It's also called Passion Sunday because it marks the beginning of Christ's week of passioniate suffering for us.  Why has Jesus come to this point?  Why is he here?  What motivated him to come to Jersualem knowing it would end in his death five days later?  We learn of his motivation in the last of the seven parables of Matthew 13.

Parable of the Treasure and the Pearl

Series: Kingdom Parables

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:44-46

How can something be totally free and yet still cost something... cost everything?  That's one question we will be asking in this message as we at the parable of the treasure hidden in a field and the parable of the pearl of great value in Matthew 13.

Parable of the Mustard Seed and Yeast

Series: Kingdom Parables

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:31-35

In this message we welcome our special guest speaker, Paul Gossman, director of World Mission Prayer League (the mission agency that Pat Lelvis had served with).  Paul will be continuing our series in the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13 as well as giving us a great spotlight on what God is up to in our world and how we can be a part of it!

Parable of the Wheat and the Tares

Series: Kingdom Parables

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:24-30,36-43

In this message we will be looking at the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in our continuing study of the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13.  It's a parable about how the Kingdom of God is both HERE NOW... but also NOT YET fully.  In other words, it's about the war.

Parable of the Sower

Series: Kingdom Parables

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:1-11,18-23

In this message we look at the first of the Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13, the Parable of the Sower... which happens to be a parable about... parables.

Parables of the Kingdom

Series: Kingdom Parables

Scripture Text: Matthew 13:1-17

In Matthew 13 Jesus says that it has been given to his followers to know the secrets of the Kingdom.  In this series we will be sitting at the feet of our Rabbi Jesus as He unveils for us the secrets of the Kingdom of God hidden since the creation of the world.

Clearing Up the Confusion About Tongues

Series: Gifted

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13

So what really is the deal with the tongues gift? Is it auto suggestion? Could it sometimes be demonic? Is it legit? And if authentic, what is it's purpose and how should it be used? 1 Corinthians 12, 13 and 14 has the answers. In this message we take a deep dive into what the Bible actually teaches about the gift of tongues as we wrap up our series on the Gifts of the Spirit.

Flying With Both Wings - The Fruit and the Gifts

Series: Gifted

Scripture Text: Galatians 5:16-25

Paul Anderson continues our series on the gifts of the Spirit by teaching on how the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit are like two wings and how we need them both if we're to "fly straight"!

Nine Biblical Clues About Healing

Series: Gifted

Scripture Text: John 14:8-17

Healing is a mystery.  Why are some people healed and others are not.  In this message we look at nine biblical clues that piece together the puzzle.

The Definition of the Gifts

Series: Gifted

Scripture Text: Romans 12:3-8

There are 22 gifts of the Spirit listed in the New Testament.  On Sunday we are going to look at 18 of them!  That's right... Peter has an 18 point sermon on Sunday.  I know you can't wait!

The Nature of the Gifts

Series: Gifted

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1,4-6

Can you tell the difference between real gold and counterfeit gold?  Experts can tell the difference because they understand the nature of true gold.  In this weeks teaching we look at the nature of the gifts.  This will help us in discerning what is authentic and what may be counterfeit.

The Importance of the Gifts

Series: Gifted

Scripture Text: Ephesians 4:1-16

On the cross Jesus won the victory.  He set us free.  And then he distributed the spoils of war among us.  The gifts are the spoils of war.  In this message we explore what that means as we launch our new six week series on the spiritual gifts.

When God Turned the Volume Down

Scripture Text: Luke 2:1-20

Do you ever have doubts?  I do.  Even though I believe we have reason to believe as we do and even though I have experienced God in several ways, still we believe in something we cannot see and that means doubts will naturally come.  Why?  Why does God make believing him so hard?  This Christmas Eve message explores that question.

The Mary Miracle

Series: The Unexpected King

Scripture Text: Luke 1:26-36

There are four parts to the Mary Miracle.  In this message we explore what that those four pieces are and how we can all get in on the Mary Miracle. NOTE: I'm indebted to Dave Johnson for this message who I heard preach this message way back in 1993.  It has stuck with me all these years so glad to be able to share this message with each of you as well.

The Dress Rehearsal

Series: The Unexpected King

Scripture Text: Exodus 1:8-10,22; 2:1-8

Imagine you are behind the scenes at a dress rehearsal for an upcoming play or on set, preparing for an exciting new film about the greatest star of the universe. Are you longing for things to get started, anticipating the joy of what's to come, or dreading the possibility of someone finding out you haven't memorized your lines yet? In this message Tyrean helps us get behind the scenes on God's Story, and how he created the best foreshadowing of all time in the life of Moses as a preparation for Jesus.

The Casting of the Characters

Series: The Unexpected King

Scripture Text: Genesis 22:1-7

The second advent candle is called the candle of faith.  In this message we continue our Advent series with a look at how faith is the basis for the casting of the characters in the big God Story and how the oppositive of faith is fear.  God calls each of us out of fear and into faith.

The Writing of the Play

Series: The Unexpected King

Scripture Text: Luke 1:5-20

In this message we enter the season of Advent with a new series entitled, "The Unexpected King."  Each week of Advent will center around a significant birth in the Bible and how it points to the meaning of Christmas.  In this message we look at John the Baptist and the role he played in the big God Story!  

Final Testimony Before Silence in MALACHI

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Malachi 1: 1-11; 3:1; 4:4-6

In this last message of our Minor Prophets series Matt Misterek dives into Malachi, the (not so) famous last words of the Old Testament that had to sustain God's people through 400 years of silence.

Knowing Your Identity in ZECHARIAH

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Zechariah 1:12-17; 9:9; 12:10; 13:1; 13:7-9

Joel Price brings this teaching in our Minor Prophets with an exploration of the book of Zechariah centered around the theme of knowing our true identity.

Having Right Priorities in HAGGAI

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Haggai 1:1-10

The book of Haggai is about having right priorities.  It also shows that God has a sense of humor and likes to mess with Pastor Peter.

The God Who Sings in ZEPHANIAH

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Zephaniah 1:1-7

More wrath of God stuff from the Minor Prophets... this time from Zephaniah... but with a twist... two good twists actually.

The Why Question in HABAKKUK

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Hab 1:1-2, 2:2-4; Heb 10:37-38

Have you ever asked God why bad things are allowed to continue happening?  Did you get an answer?  That's one of the questions explored in this message as James Wilborn brings us a teaching from the book of Habakkuk in our Minor Prophets series.

The Kindness and Severity of God in NAHUM

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Nahum 1:1-7

How are we to reconcile that God is a God of wrath and love, of kindness and severity?  That's what this message explores as we continue our Minor Prophets series with the focus this week on the book of Nahum.

What Does the Lord Require in MICAH

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Micah 6:6-8

What does the Lord require of us?  Find out in this message on Micah as we continue our journey through the Minor Prophets.

Sin, Grace and the Goodness of God in JONAH

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Jonah 1:1-17

Week Five of our new series going through the Minor Prophets!  This week we look at the Book of Jonah.  Turns out it's more than just a great fishing story.  It's all about sin, grace and the absolute goodness of God.

How God Ended the Feud in OBADIAH

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Obadiah 1:8-18

Week Four of our new series going through the Minor Prophets!  This week we look at the Book of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament - only 21 verses!  On the surface its a judgment against Edom.  Digging deeper we find its all about a family feud going back 1500 years.  This message is all about how God ended the feud.

Calling Out Injustice in AMOS

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Amos 5:18-24

Week three of our new series going through the Minor Prophets!  This week we look at the Book of Amos.  Amos was a farmer turned prophet who acted as a whistleblower calling out the northern kingdoms oppression of the poor during a period of unprecedented wealth.  Amos is a book that speaks as powerfully today as it did back then. 

Making Sense Out of Suffering in JOEL

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Joel 1:1-4,2:4-13

Week two of our new series going through the Minor Prophets!  This week we look at the Book of Joel.  And the core theme is how do we make sense out of suffering and tragedies in our lives and in history.  Joel gives us three answers.

God's Covenant Love in HOSEA

Series: Messengers: Exploring the Minor Prophets

Scripture Text: Hosea 3:1-5

This message is the first in our new 12 week series going through the Minor Prophets. Each week we will do a brief overview of one of the Minor Prophets as well as look at one theme from the text. In this message we give some context for the Minor Prophets and then dive into the first book: Hosea. It's all about how God saved his marriage... and ours!

Adopting Jesus' View of the Bible

Series: Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission

Scripture Text: John 5:31-40

When it comes to the Bible, how should we view it?  Is it authorative?  Good advice?  Inspiring stories?  Outdated?  Irrelevant?  Well, for the Christian there really is only one answer.  And that is how did Jesus view the Bible.  As Jesus followers we will want to see the Bible as Jesus did.  That's the focus for this message which can also aid us in sharing with others what we believe the Bible is and why.

Doing the Work of Pre-Evangelism

Series: Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission

Scripture Text: Romans 1:18-20; 2:12-16

Last weeks message was about What IS the Gospel? This message is both about how to share the gospel and also how to do the work of "pre-evangelism" by helping people wrestle with the questions of... "how can you know that God exists?" and... for the person with a worldview that says all truth is relative, how can you help them see that there ARE absolute moral laws and that they actually believe that there is, even if they don't think they do.

Three Things Core to the Gospel

Series: Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission

Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

What is the gospel and how would you explain it to someone who doesn't have much of a church background?  That's our focus in this message as we continue our summer series called, "Public Faith:  Joining Jesus On His Mission".  

Five Ways to Engage in Spiritual Conversations

Series: Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission

Scripture Text: Luke 19:1-10; John 4:27-30, 39-42

This is week three of our summer series "Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission." In this message we look at how to grow in having spiritual conversations by doing three things Jesus did and two that the woman at the well did.

Seven Spiritual Conversation Killers

Series: Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission

Scripture Text: John 4:4-26

Week two of our new series "Public Faith - Joining Jesus on His Mission".  This week we take a closer look at how Jesus did "evangelism" by looking at the conversation he has with the woman at the well in John 4.  We also warn against seven "spiritual conversation killers"!

Why a Public Faith?

Series: Public Faith: Joining Jesus on His Mission

Scripture Text: John 4:27-42

New series entitled: Public Faith - Joining Jesus on His Mission. Six week series on how to share our faith in authentic and respectful ways that treat people as we would want them to treat us.

Outside

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 13:10-14

In this message we hit the grand conclusion of our months long Hebrews study with a challenge to join Jesus on his mission... outside the gate.

Showing Hospitality

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 13:1-6

In our text for this Sunday, Hebrews 13:1-6, we have a list of things Christians are to do and not do.  There's a couple strange things about this list.  Find out what they are in this week's message.

A Tale of Two Mountains

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 12:18-29

Today's text mentions TWO mountains.  Given that James Wilborn will be delivering the teaching time for todays text, I suspect this service may have some hiking stories as well as some steller exposition of our text.

Overcoming the Esau Syndrome

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 12:11-17

Ice cream... with Blue Diamond almonds... and peanut M&M's... and Hershey's chocolate on top.  How could you possibly say "no" to that?  That's the question we tackle as we explore how to overcome the Esau Syndrome of Hebrews 12:11-17.

The Father's Discipline

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 12:1-11

The text for this message is Hebrews 12:1-11 which is all about what to do when life is hard.  This text is perhaps even more relevant today than it was 2000 years ago for never has there been a culture such as ours with a lower pain threshold.  Join us as we tackle this important topic together.

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Romans 8 is probably the greatest chapter in the entire Bible.  Hebrews 11 is probably a close second!  It's also some of the most majestic prose ever written.  In this message Peter continues our look at this amazing chapter.

Longing for Home

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:1-16

Mike Zeitner teaches on the Great Chapter of Faith and our eternal longing for home.

Action Teams Relaunch

Presentations from our nine reorganized Action Teams along with a Ministry Review Team update and a word about our new Circle of Welcome project.

Draw Near, Hold Fast, Link Arms

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25

This message transitinos us from the teaching third of the book into the final application third.

True Fantasy

Of Elves, Orcs and the Resurrection of the Son of God

Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-10

How does Tim Keller, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Resurrection of Jesus all relate to each other?  Find out in our 2022 Easter message.

Once For All

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:1-18

Do-overs, reruns and sequels dominate our society. But that's not how Jesus works. Learn why in this sermon as Matt Misterek brings the teaching time in our continuing study of the book of Hebrews. 

Five MythBusting Truths from Hebrews Nine

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 9:11-14, 22-28

Ever seen the show MythBusters? Well Hebrews chapter 9 has five truths that dispel five modern myths.  Find out what they are in this weeks message.

Losing My Religion

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 8:1-13

Jesus did not come to start a new religion but rather to end the need for ALL of them and to give us in it's place a radical new covenant relationship with God.  That's was the focus in this weeks teaching from Hebrews chapter 8.

Melchizedek - The Tom Bombadil of the Bible

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 7:1-28

This sermon on Hebrews 7 is called "Melchizedek: The Tom Bombadil of the Bible". Find out what that means as we explore one of the most mysterious figures in the entire Bible.

A Sure and Steadfast Anchor for the Soul

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 6:13-20

In this weeks teaching, Joel Price relates the book of Hebrews in general, and this weeks text in particular, to halftime at a football game in the locker room.  What is the coach saying to us there?  Find out in this message.

Falling Away

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:12

This is the text Peter has been dreading coming to the whole series. In this message we tackle the controversial question of "Can someone lose their salvation?" The question comes up in our text where it talks about the person who has fallen away and who cannot come back to repentance. Tough text. But this is the Word of the Lord - thanks be to God. Hebrews 5:11-6:12.

Drawing Near

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Drawing near to God and C.S. Lewis talks to a dog about lust. Those are a couple things you can anticipate in this message from Hebrews 4:14-5:10.

Entering the Rest

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 4:1-13

How does one "strive" to "enter the rest" as it says in Hebrews 4:11? This message tackles that question as we continue our Hebrews study with a look at Hebrews 4:1-13.

Hold Fast, Trust God, Consider Jesus

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 3:1-19

What do we do with those troubling IF statements? And how do we HOLD ON to the end? Tyrean tackles those questions and others in this powerful teaching from Hebrews 3:1-19.

One of Us

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 2:5-18

Four things the incarnation teaches us about Jesus (and us) flowing out of Hebrews 2:5-18.

The Drift

Series: Hebrews

Scripture Text: Hebrews 1:1 - 2:4

Peter continues our Hebrews study with a crash course on Angels 101 along with an overview of where we're headed in Hebrews.  Also, we receive the first of five warnings in Hebrews.  The first one is about "The Drift".

Witness Mongolia - Pastor Sheika and Haka

Church planter and missionaries Sheika and Haka introduce themselves to One Hope.  Sheika shares his testimony and tells about their church planting vision.  Haka shares about her ministry among medical professionals.

Who Wrote the Book of Hebrews?

Series: Hebrews

In this message Peter kicks off our new series in the book of Hebrews. Lots of history and background in this message as we seek to work the puzzle of Hebrews by finding the four corner pieces - WHO wrote Hebrews, WHERE was it written to, WHY was it written and WHEN.

Three Action Items for 2022

Vision encouragement message to kick off our new year.

Renewing Our Vows

Scripture Text: John 17

In this sermon Mike Zeitner shared his testimony and preached a word from John 17. Great message. 

The Christmas Psalm

Scripture Text: Psalm 98

Isaac Watts wrote "Joy to the World" based on Psalm 98.  In this First Sunday After Christmas message we explore the central teaching of each.

God With Us

Scripture Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Christmas Eve message focussing on the one phrase from Matthew 1:  GOD - WITH - US.

A Tale of Two Mountains

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Moses had three mountain top experiences with God during the course of his long life - two on Mt. Sinai and one on Mt. Nebo. In this message we wrapped up our Life of Moses series by reflecting on that last encounter with God which ended his incredible journey with Yahweh God and what that teaches us about our own journey. 

Show Me Your Glory

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 33:12-23

Glory is a slippery word. What does it actually mean? In this message we explore that question as we look at the passage where Moses prays, "Lord, show me your glory." That prayer is the climax of a fascinating multi-part conversation between Moses and God containing several lessons for us today.

Just Look

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Numbers 21:4-9

How in the world did the universal symbol of healing become a pole with a snake wrapped around it? Find out in this message on Numbers 21:4-9 in our Life of Moses series.

The Law and the Prophetic Hope

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 19, 20

What does Mt. Sinai and the giving the Law have to do with the first Sunday of Advent? That's what this message is all about.

Lessons from the Desert

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 15, 16, 17, 18

You ever do a travelogue?  On this day we went "here" and saw "this" and this is what we discovered.  That's what Moses and the Israelite troop did as they trounced through the wilderness from the Red Sea to Sinai.  In this message we take a look at their travelogue and five significant things that happened on the trail and five lessons learned along the way. 

Psalm 73

Michael Bouterse from Thrive shares a teaching from Psalm 73.

The Tabernacle and the Cross

Michael Bouterse from Thrive gives a detailed presentation of the Tabernacle and how it is an exploded diagram for the cross. Fascinating talk and fits in great with our Life of Moses series.

The Great Escape

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 14:10-31

The cross is the most important event in the New Testament. In this message we look at the most important event in the Old Testament.  Both events are about the exact same thing - the great escape. 

Where's the Lamb?

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 12:1-13

In real space-time history, at one moment in time, the ultimate force in the universe swept through the greatest power on earth to destroy... and the only thing that will protect on this night... is a little lamb.  

Why the Plagues?

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 4:29-5:2; 5:17-6:8

This week at One Hope we look at the "cheery" topic of the 10 plagues inflicted upon Egypt during the time of the Exodus.  So why did God do that to Egypt?  Was it really necessary?  That's the focus of this weeks message.

The Encounter

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 3:1-15

Moses had almost everything he needed to be a great leader. Educated in the courts of Egypt, nurtured by his Hebrew family in his younger years, and given the humility he needed during his desert years. He only lacked one thing. An encounter.

You Can't Really Mess Up Your Life

Series: Life of Moses

Scripture Text: Exodus 1:15-2:15

Part one in our new series on the Life of Moses. This message covers Exodus 1 and 2 and the early years of Moses' life and shows how God was working through all kinds of circumstances to prepare Moses to be the great leader that he became.

Mind, Heart, Hands

This message is our annual presentation of our vision as a church as well as updates as we move into our Fall ministry season.

Epilogue

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 21:1-19

Final message in our John series and final message from D'Vante before heading off to his new call in Walla Walla.

Finished

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 19

In this message Peter wraps up our Gospel of John study with a look at the crucifixion in John 19. This is our 52nd message in John.

The Innocence Project

The Arrest and Trials of Jesus

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 18

The trials of Jesus was illegal and unfair.  But Jesus wasn't innocent.  Find out what that means in this weeks message by guest preacher Matt Misterek.

Jesus Prays

Unity 101

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 17:6-26

In John 17 Jesus prays for six things. Find out what they are in this week's message covering all of John 17.

Benediction

D'Vante gives his final message at Ocean5 before getting read to head off to his new call at Wall Walla Presbyterian Church.

Trinity 101

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 17:1-5

In this message Peter teaches on John 17:1-5 where he will COMPLETELY explain the Trinity to you such that you will NEVER have any further questions!!! (Okay, may have oversold that a bit...).

Overcome

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 16:25-33

D'Vante teaches on John 16:25-33.

The Pathway to Joy

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 16:16-24

In this message Peter preaches on John 16:16-24, sharing in the process how difficult birthing his children was for him.  And how it was difficult for Sandy too...

Helper

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 16:5-15

In this weeks worship service video D'Vante brings a teaching on the Holy Spirit from John 16:5-15.

Hated

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 15:18-16:4a

Jesus warned us that the world would hate us because of Him.  Why?  In this weeks message Peter gives four reasons the world hates us and what we should do about it.

Friend

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 15:9-17

Jesus in John 15:9-17 offers his disciples (and us) friendship with God. What does that mean? Find out in this weeks worship service video (that is, if you can... Peter for some reason felt it was a good idea to record the message OUTSIDE on the weekend of the Tacoma-Narrows Air Show! - final third is quite humous actually...).

Joy

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 15:9-11

What is joy? Why is it important? When should we have joy and how do we get it? Those are the main four questions we ask about joy, but there's a bonus fifth question too - all flowing from John 15:9-11.

Abide

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 15:1-8

D'Vante teaches this week on one of the mountain peak passages of the Bible, where Jesus says, I am the vine, you are the branches... abide in me.  What does that really mean?  Find out!

A Different Peace

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 14:26-28

In John 14:27 Jesus says he is leaving his disciples with peace, but not as the world gives peace. What did Jesus mean by that? What did Jesus mean by the world's kind of peace and how is it different from the kind of peace Jesus gives. That's the question we explore in this weeks message.

Another Advocate

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 14:15-24

During our monthly worship gathering at Ocean5, D'Vante gives himself a graduation ceremony followed by some great teaching on John 14:15-24.

Show Us the Father

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3

Scripture Text: John 14:-6-14

How can you really know what God is like?  The book of Hebrews says that Jesus is the exact presentation of his being.  If you want to know what God is like... look at his Son Jesus.  Our text this week communicates the same thing.  Jesus says if you've seen me, you've seen the Father.  He is what the Father is like.  So in this weeks teaching we did a blitz through the gospel accounts to discover four things that describe Jesus... and the Father.  The first two are predictable.  The second two may surprise you.  Listen this weeks message to find out what they are!

A Place For You

Series: Gospel of John, Part 3