October 9, 2022 Ephesians 1:1-14 “One Eternal Plan” Service Overview: Before there was a need, God planned to provide. In the case of humanity, before the world needed a savior, God planned to provide one in Jesus. All this to his eternal praise. Memory Verse for the Week: “3 Praise be to the God...
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“God’s Frustrating Compassion” – Jonah 4
October 2, 2022 Jonah 4 “God’s Frustrating Compassion” Service Overview: In this last chapter of Jonah, God’s forgiveness of the Ninevites doesn’t sit well with Jonah, and Jonah gets ticked over God’s “cheap grace”. But God demonstrates to Jonah his right to do what he wants in light of the fact that he is, well,...
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“Course Correction” – Jonah 3
September 25, 2022 Jonah 3 “Course Correction” Service Overview: While we don’t know why the Ninevites believed God and repented, what we do know is that their repentance resulted in God’s relenting. God is in the business of forgiving ANYONE who would but turn to him. Memory Verse for the Week: “The Lord...
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“The Rebel’s Return” – Jonah 2
September 18, 2022 Jonah 2 “The Rebel’s Return” Service Overview: God’s grace is so amazing! Even in our rebellion, there is hope of a return. And while the return might not be all that fun or comfortable, the end result leads to what’s best. New beginnings are always the result when a heart turns back...
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“Prophet on the Run” – Jonah 1
September 11, 2022 Jonah 1 “Prophet on the Run” Service Overview: Running from God is never a good idea. But even in the midst of a prophet’s rebellion, God’s grace makes a way. Memory Verse for the Week: Proverbs 15:3 (NIV) – “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and...
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“By Design” – Genesis 2:15-22, Ecclesiastes 4:7-12
August 28, 2022 Genesis 2:15-22, Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 “By Design” Service Overview: When God created the world, he declared the creation to be good, however, there was something God said wasn’t good; that the man he created was alone. Throughout God’s Word we see this theme over and over, that, by design, people were made for...
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“Unleashed – The next chapter…” – Acts 28:17-31
August 14, 2022 Acts 28:17-31 “Unleashed – The next chapter…” Service Overview: While our journey through Acts may be over, the adventure of Acts continues because it’s a story meant to inform and influence all who have turned to Jesus; as we live in obedience to the mission he gave to take the good news...
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“Unstoppable” – Acts 28:1-16
August 7, 2022 Acts 28:1-16 “Unstoppable” Service Overview: All the forces of evil seemed to be working to keep Paul from reaching Rome, but Paul was unstoppable. Not because of anything in himself, but because of who it was that was working in and through him. Memory Verse for the Week: “The Lord is...
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“Growth Through Storms”
July 31st, 2022 Message Text: Acts 27:27-44 Aux Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Call to Worship: from Psalm 93 “Growth through Storms” Pastor Keith Porter Service Orientation: Storms do not prevent the growth of the church; they cultivate it! The Word for the Day: Prevail Memory Verses: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face...
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“Safety in the Storm” – Acts 27:13-26
July 24, 2022 Acts 27:13-26 “Safety in the Storm” Service Overview: Life may get messy, complicated, or even frightening, but God’s will cannot be thwarted! While the ship’s crew in this text gave up hope of survival, Paul hadn’t. Why? Because Paul held to the promise God gave him of him getting to Rome. ...