Category: Pastor Dave

Sunday, February 7th, 2021 John 18:19-24, 28-40 “Kingdom Truth on Trial”   Service Orientation: Jesus’ kingdom is in this world, but not of it. Those who place their hope in this world and its “truth” have only disappointment to look forward to. Memory Verse for the Week: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of...

Sunday, January 24, 2021 John 18:15-18, 25-27 “Denial” Service Orientation: Peter’s failure to heed Christ’s warning led to his denial of Jesus. Oh how better off we are when we take seriously the warnings God’s Word provides. Memory Verse for the Week: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit...

Sunday, January 17, 2021 John 18:1-14 “Garden to Garden” Service Orientation: Death’s intrusion onto the world stage began in a garden. The work of breaking its grip now begins in another. Memory Verse for the Week: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of...

Sunday, January 10, 2021 John 17:20-26 “One For All and All for One” Service Orientation: Our mission as a church and as followers of Jesus is only realized and accomplished to the degree that we live united to, and in unity with, other believers. Memory Verse for the Week: “Therefore if you have any encouragement...

Sunday, January 3, 2021 John 17:6-19 “Locked and Loaded” Service Orientation: Although we are in the world, we are not to be of it, and we most certainly are not to retreat from it either. In Christ, we are called to overcome the world. Memory Verse for the Week:   John 2:15 – “Do not...

Sunday, December 20, 2020 John 16:5-15 “The Gift of an Advocate” Service Orientation: In Christ, you have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit. Merry Christmas! Memory Verse for the Week: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all...

Sunday, December 6, 2020 John 15:1-17 “Pruned to Produce” Service Orientation: Jesus’ people are called to bear fruit. And bearing fruit requires connection, abiding, and even pruning.  In Christ, all three serve to help advance Jesus’ mission in bringing light to a darkened world. Memory Verse for the Week:   Ephesians 2:19-20 Consequently, you are no...

Sunday, November 29, 2020 John 14:15-31 “Our Holy Helper” Service Orientation: In Jesus, we have been given a Holy Helper to live in and through us; giving power to truly live and power to truly overcome. Memory Verse for the Week: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you...

Sunday, November 22, 2020 John 14:1-14 “Home Sweet Heaven” Service Orientation: When we know Jesus for who he truly is, and trust him as our savior, we have heaven to look forward to. In him alone is life eternal. Memory Verse for the Week: “‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be...

Sunday, November 8, 2020 John 13:18-30 “Deceptive Disciple” Service Orientation: Proximity does not directly correlate with integrity. While Judas was close to Jesus in proximity, his betrayal revealed him to be an eternity away. Memory Verse for the Week: “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”  Romans 12:10