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In between faith and works there lies a tension — a point of integration between what we know and what we do. It’s that space between right belief and right…
James makes it quite clear, echoing Jesus’ teachings to simply be with the poor, to love our neighbors, to pray for our enemies. The work is right in front of…
Faith produces the ability to hold the doubts and certainties in healthy tension. Faith says, “I’m gonna try.” I don’t know if I can make it (certainty and doubt), but…
Jesus’ ministry is inaugurated and framed by acts doing justice with and for the poor, the captive, the hurting, and the oppressed.
As we journey in Christ, we sometimes need to be reminded that we are members of a kin-ship and family of God. We belong. We are called here to be…
God calls God's people together in unity, to come around and support the chosen King, David. So we are called to unite, to heal, to seek restoration, and come to…
Will the invitation to fight the giants of our lives lead us to retreat or invite our courage? Will we turn towards the struggle in authenticity and humility to be…
God looks at our hearts and moves us forward into a new vision of the world where restoration is possible.
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 8:1-9 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God at Work | Give us a king, who will take care of us. Give us a…
Bible Text: Romans 8:22–27 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Flourishing Creation
Bible Text: Matthew 16:1–4, Psalm 19:1–6, Jonah 4 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Flourishing Creation | The skies show us a glimpse of how God moves and…
Bible Text: Revelation 22:1–7, Isaiah 41:17-20 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Flourishing Creation
Bible Text: Matthew 4:1–13 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Flourishing Creation | God calls us out into the wild places to discern our purpose, hear God's voice,…
Bible Text: Matthew 13:1-9 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Flourishing Creation
Bible Text: Genesis 2:4-9 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Flourishing Creation
Bible Text: John 20:1-18 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Easter | Christ has moved the whole world from death to life through his death and resurrection.
Bible Text: Philippians 2:5-11 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Lent: Journey of the Heart | We take the final steps on our journey to the heart of…
Bible Text: Hebrews 5:5-10 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Lent: Journey of the Heart
Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Lent: Journey of the Heart | It is God's grace which we receive, freely, as we step deeper…
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Lent: Journey of the Heart | There is much in the Christian faith that we call wisdom…
Bible Text: Romans 4:13-25 | Preacher: Rev. Kyle Anderson | Series: Lent: Journey of the Heart | February 28, 2021 Bulletin Open the Eyes of My Heart GTG 452 Be…
Bible Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: Lent: Journey of the Heart | The journey begins with the healing transformation of baptism.
Bible Text: Mark 9:2-9 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us
Bible Text: Isaiah 4, Mark 1:29-39 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | A reassurance of God as the solid foundation, the one who restores,…
Bible Text: Mark 1:21-28, Psalm 111 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | Jesus meets the man with the unclean spirit in Capernaum and rebukes…
Bible Text: Mark 1:14-20, Psalm 62:5-12 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | On our knees as we wait, we find God's loving presence that…
Bible Text: John 1:43-41 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | Jesus invites Nathanael to have his perceptions and skepticism confronted, offering him a way…
Bible Text: Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11, Psalm 29 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | God hovers over the chaos of our lives, calling creation…
Bible Text: Jeremiah 31:7–14 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | Today we look back on 2020 and remember God's faithfulness. We seek God's voice…
Bible Text: Luke 1:26–38 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: The Weary World Rejoices: Advent 2020
Bible Text: John 1:1-9 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: The Weary World Rejoices: Advent 2020 | December 13, 2020 Bulletin Hymns Arise Your Light Is Come GTG…