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  • The Psalms: God's Language for Calling Out our Souls - Psalm 143:1-12
    In Psalm 143 David shows us how to respond to situations that threaten our bodies, minds or spirits. In doing so, he takes us beyond our experience to desire a greater good for ourselves, others and God.  Scriptures used: Psalm 143:1-12; Matt 10:26-39 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • The Psalms: God’s Language for Calling Out our Souls - Psalm 1:1-6
    The Psalms were the official hymnbook of God’s people for over 1500 years. Today, they provide language that take us where we would not (and perhaps could not) go -- giving us new reasons to be thankful, to praise, to have faith in trials, to lament and to pray against injustice and oppression. They are God’s language for calling out our souls. Scriptures used: Psalm 1:1-6; Matthew 7:12-29 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • Science and Faith: Are they Compatible?
    Science and faith are often viewed as incompatible, according to a majority of Americans.  Is it really true that these two are really in conflict?How do Christians relate to science in ways that are faithful to the Christian faith, but also to the true nature of science itself? Scriptures Used: Psalm 19, Mark 4:35-41 Mike Weaver
  • Does Faith Make Me a Better or Worse Person?
    What does the bible say about faith making us better people? John 15 has some incredible insights what fruit can come from a life that is abiding in Jesus, which includes very practical character traits like love, joy, friendship and more! Scriptures Used: Col 1:3-14; John 15:1-17 Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • How to Talk About Difficult Topics
    How do we talk about emotional, often conflictual topics and leave as friends? This sermon will address the heart we approach such conversations with, as well as the skills we need to be peace-makers. Scriptures Used: 2 Tim 2 : 14-26; Matt 5 : 1-16 Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • The Value of Curiosity
    What is curiosity and why is it important? What is the opposite of curiosity and what are the costs related to the lack of it? Scriptures used: Prov 1:1-7; Matt 13:1-23 Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • What is Mars Hill and why does it matter?
    What happened in Athens in the 1st century, when the Apostle Paul met with the people there (also recorded in Acts 17). Why does it matter for us today? Scriptures used: Acts 17:16-34; Matt 16:13-20 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • Community - Why Bother?
    Why would you or I take the risk to be a part of a gathering of followers of Jesus (church), when there’s so much negative press in the media about what happens when Christians gather together? Today we’ll learn from a story of a paralyzed man, the nature and value of true community. Scriptures used: Mark 2:1-12; Gal 6:1-10 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • Building Together: Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah
    The story of Ezra and Nehemiah are great lessons for how to build. They provide powerful lessons about who God is, and who we are to be as we minister in the church and world. This message will focus on the sovereignty of God, how we deal with opposition from within and without, and the importance of God’s glory as our final goal. Scriptures used: Ezra 3:8-13; John 17:10-23 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg
  • Our Mission
    God has a world-sized purpose for each of us. Scripture used: Genesis 12 : 1-3; John 20 : 1-22 Rev. Dr. Mary McDonald