Living Water

John 4:1-30 is fire! (Actually, it’s living water!) Today and over the next 7 weeks, we’ll see Jesus in the Gospel of John speaking directly to his followers words of life that are rich and satisfying to our soul. Our prayer is that, with the Holy Spirit’s help, we will take hold of that which […]

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Walk in Love

We continue to press into the Spirit-empowered godliness of self-control. Today we reflect on three vital components to “walk in love” from Ephesians 5:1-2.    

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Wisdom: To Answer or Not?

We continue to press into the Spirit-empowered godliness of self-control, so that our witness is filled with wisdom. Today Pastor Joshua helps us consider whether to answer or not to answer “the fool”—that is the question, isn’t it?  

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Seeking Understanding

In this divided age, Jesus invites us to grow in self-control. Today we’ll consider our tendencies toward godliness or foolishness whether we actively seek understanding or simply express our opinions. Proverbs 18:2  

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This Same Jesus, Part 2

In the second part of a two-week series on Hebrews 4:15-16 to begin the new year, Pastor Joshua demonstrates that the same flesh and blood Jesus who lived on earth now lives for us in heaven, with the same heart toward us in our weakness and waywardness. So struggling believer or strong believer, do not […]

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This Same Jesus

In the first part of a two-week series on Hebrews 4:15-16 to begin the new year, Pastor Joshua demonstrates that the same flesh and blood Jesus who lived on earth now lives for us in heaven, with the same heart toward us in our weakness and waywardness. So struggling believer or strong believer, do not […]

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The Coming One is Here

Pastor Joshua explores the mission and the outcome of this coming One who is now here to bring good news of “the year of the Lord’s favor” from Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 4:16-21.   Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful prophet Isaiah, we are invited to marvel together at […]

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The Coming One is Here

Pastor Joshua shares three encouragements for us this Christmas from Matthew 1:18-25: Jesus came with people in mind, salvation is certainly accomplished, and He is the One who will save. The most important thing we can do is listen and believe, trust and obey. Merry Christmas, from God, to you! Through the earliest whispers of Genesis […]

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The Coming One, Part 4: A Son Given

Pastor Joshua shares the significance of Isaiah 9:1-7 and the human heart’s longing for righteousness, peace, and joy. The love traditionally celebrated the fourth Sunday of Advent is the love of this One who is both the “Son given” and the “Everlasting Father”! Through the earliest whispers of Genesis and the rumblings of that faithful […]

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