Portraits of Worship in the Church (Acts 4:32-5:11)

Key Idea: God cares about how we worship in the church. Two portraits of the church that instruct our worship: I. Portrait 1: We worship in unity and in mission (4:32-37) II. Portrait 2: We worship by honest financial giving (5:1-11)

Grace on the Path of Neediness

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Who was it that sang the words, “People. People who need people. Are the luckiest people in the world”? I didn’t make that up, did I? Well, in any case, I am a person, who needs another person. Whether I like it or not. I’ve always been someone who LOVED being needed. But someone who […]

Where Love Looks (Ruth 4:1-12)

Two hopes: Greater Trust Greater Love Key Idea: The focus of our hearts will lead to the faithfulness of our love. I. To love better we must look away from self II. To love better we must look to God The Blessings of Steadfast Love You experience unique grace You live a life that matters

3 Simple “Thanks-Filled” Family Activities for Thanksgiving Season

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 During this Thanksgiving season it is common for families and friends to go around person to person during mealtime and highlight things that they’re thankful for. And though that is always a beneficial […]

Growing Unthankful Hearts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Gavin Kajikawa A recent grad, eager to make his lasting mark on the world, walked into the Regional Planning Center. The office was buzzing with conversations about marketing strategies, expectations for different demographics, and target groups, and he breezed through the office until he finally arrived at his new supervisor’s desk. “So! You’re the […]

Why Baptism is Important

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our Lord’s last earthly words were, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” […]