August 11, 2019 Deacon Scott shares how Hebrews 11:1-16 relates to our lives of attempting to faithfully follow God in the midst of uncertainty, feeling foreign, and trusting in God’s promised eternal hope. Scripture Used: Hebrews 11:1-6, Luke 12:32-40 Meaningful Conversation Starters: Is faith in God intriguing, promising, and hopeful for you, or does it just sound like daydreaming or madness? Is your faith in … your faith? Or is your faith in God and His faithfulness. Do you have faith that God can use what you have to offer? Is it sometimes easy to be discouraged or frustrated and wonder if God really is in your life? If He really is going to reveal His will to you as you seek after Him? Rev. Scott Cramer

August 18, 2019 So many people have different opinions about the Church. However, what does the Bible say, and what does Jesus say? This sermon will cover what is the Church, why does it matter and how this can shape what we believe and do. Scripture used: Matt 16:13-20; Eph 2:11-22 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Just prior to departing from the disciples after their last supper together, Jesus prayed for the unity of those who were believing in Him. He prayed to the Father that "they may be one, as we are one." Why? So that the world may know Jesus was sent by the Father and know the Father's love. Scripture used: John 17:20-26 Meaningful Conversation Starters: Is the unity of the Church a gift of God, or something we work towards, or is it both? What are some practical ways we demonstrate, or live out, our unity in Christ? Rev. David Ansley

There is a "different gospel" that many are preaching -- prosperity gospel, universalism, progressivism (relativism), and so forth. Jesus tells us to be wise and shrewd. Paul warns the church about those who will come and ravage the flock. We must safeguard our families, friends, the church, etc while at the same time interacting with different ideologies graciously and sensitively. Scripture used: Matthew 7:15-23; Jude 1:1-8, 17-23 Jonathan Tagg

Have you ever been in a season of life where you’re waiting? Maybe you feel as if life has passed you by and that God has forgotten that you’re still on hold. The good news is that God has not abandoned you and His deep compassion is available for you. Scripture used: Genesis 18: 1-15; Mark 9:14-29 Meaningful Conversation Starters: How am I waiting for God? What am I learning in my waiting season? Claire Andrews, Discipleship Director

What does the Lord’s prayer say, what does it mean, and how can it be used? Scripture Used: Gal 2:15-21 (emphasis verse 20); Matt 6:5-15 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Rev. Chris Meckley Psalm 23 is used so often inside and outside the Church that we almost have a tendency to stop hearing what it actually says. We’re taking an in-depth look at the Psalm to recover an understanding of what it means for us today. Psalm 23; John 8:31-38 Thinking back to times where you’ve walked “through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, how can you see that God was actually at work in you through that time? We’re told that to live faithfully we simply have to follow our Shepherd and abide in his Word; easier said than done. What are some practical ways that you can take steps in your own life to follow and abide?

In the story of Jesus’ healing Bartimaeus, we see how we can approach Jesus the same way, and therein lies five lessons from the story of healing: Dependence, perseverance, initiative, honesty, and transformation. Scripture Used: Philippians 2:12-18, Mark 10:46-52 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Jesus asked his disciples point blank, “Who do YOU say I am?” Peter (for once) answered correctly. Jesus’ identity as Messiah defines our identity as his followers -- are we really willing to take on this identity and the cross it will bring? If so, we will know what true Life really is. Luke 9:18-26, Galatians 3:24-4:7 Meaningful conversation starters: Who do you say Jesus is? What is your identity in light of Jesus' identity? What difference does it make in your daily life when that identity trumps all others? Rev. Chris Andrews

The Trinity is the expression of a loving relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - and shows how God wants a relationship with us! Scripture: John 16:5-15; Ephesians 3:21-24 Rev. Jack McDonald