September 14, 2025 One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although he and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally worn-out Bible. TheContinue reading “Building a Legacy”
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Bless this Home: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
May 4, 2025 We’re in a sermon series called, “Bless this Home,” about enjoying peace, happiness and contentment in our home and family. Jesus said, “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Last Sunday we talked about living your life, not putting God on the sidelines, but God in the center of ourContinue reading “Bless this Home: Blessed are the Pure in Heart “
Overflowing Generosity: A Servant Anoints the King
April 6, 2025 My generosity journey started with me being angry and afraid of generosity. I was a pastor in my 30s, Kevin and I had kids and student loans and car loans. I heard a pastor named Bill Easum say that a pastor of a church needs to tithe 10% to their church. TheyContinue reading “Overflowing Generosity: A Servant Anoints the King “
Abraham and Sarah: Faithless or Faithful?
March 2, 2025 We’re continuing to look at some married couples in the Old Testament, to learn from their mistakes and successes. Today we’re looking at Abraham and Sarah. In life, we all need to make some big decisions. What kind of job am I interested in? Who should I marry? Should I have kids, ifContinue reading “Abraham and Sarah: Faithless or Faithful? “
My Hope is Built on…
December 1, 2024 Have you ever been inspired by someone’s faith? Do you know someone who shows incredible faith, even when they are going through great difficulties? Do you ever think, I’d like to be like that! One of the longest stories in the Bible, is story of Joseph. This is not Jesus earthly father.Continue reading “My Hope is Built on… “
Lend a hand
October 13, 2024 In our world, people can be skeptical of what we believe, thinking, I’m not sure about Christians. But when we let our light shine, give and serve others, they look at us and are envious of how well we treat each other and amazed at how well we treat them! I wantContinue reading “Lend a hand “
Help children learn to love God
September 8, 2024 Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 22:37-39 It’s Grandparents’ Day! Today we’re giving some appreciation to parents and grandparents! They are a big influence on us. So, today’s message is about how to help children learn to love God, which is something we all need to hear. Maybe you’re a parent, a grandparent, orContinue reading “Help children learn to love God “
Lies We Believe: “This is just the way I am”
6/30/24 We’re in a message series called, “Lies we believe.” Today the lie is, “This is just the way I am.” I can’t change! I’ve tried to change, but I just can’t do it! That lie that can hold us back from what we hope and dream of. It can hold us back from experiencingContinue reading “Lies We Believe: “This is just the way I am” “
Chasing Carrots: Comfort
5/5/24 It’s great to be with you today as we wrap up our message series, “Chasing Carrots,” about how we chase after things that don’t satisfy. Today we are talking about comfort! I love comfort. Sometimes we need comfort. It can be a good thing, but other times chasing comfort doesn’t give you the bestContinue reading “Chasing Carrots: Comfort”
Chasing Carrots: Fame
April 7, 2024 We are starting a brand-new sermon series called Chasing Carrots. Are you chasing things you can’t quite get enough of? We always want more. Maybe you find yourself believing the lie, if I can just get that, and I’m not sure what “that” is for you, if I can just get that, that’s allContinue reading “Chasing Carrots: Fame “
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