1st Peter contains valuable lessons for staying steadfast in challenging times. The early church community was persecuted heavily and Peter advise them how to stand strong in their faith during this challenging period. The stressors for the early church were in some ways not unlike ours. 1) They were socially distanced – Becoming a believer […]

We’ll be looking at two texts in today’s sermon. The first is the story of Elijah hearing the still small voice of God and the second is Psalm 99. From these two passages we’ll discover three different points of contact that can evoke a sense of God’s presence. Specifically, we’ll be exploring how certain, places, […]

Jesus, at a low point in his personal life, gets called upon to to care in an exceptional manner. Weary and desiring to be alone after hearing news of the death of John the Baptist, he nevertheless is moved with compassion. He heals, he teaches, and he feeds a multitude with just a few loaves […]

A couple of parables about the kingdom of God speak of searching with everything you have to possess an object of great value. In today’s sermon, we’ll consider our own investment and striving to find God’s blessings.

In the Old Testament, a young man named Jacob, encountered God in a mysterious way. Jacob was conniving. He was self-focused. He was fleeing the wrath of his brother Esau when God came to him and heaped upon him amazing promises. Jacob isn’t a likely suspect upon which you would anticipate God heaping blessing of […]

“Listen!”. said Jesus. I mean really listen. Have you ever been speaking to someone and you could tell they didn’t hear a word you said. In fact, it was obvious they weren’t listening, but instead just waiting for you to pause so they could offer there brilliant objection. (Well they think it’s brilliant.) This happened […]

The Apostle Paul in a letter to the Romans raises a question that plagues everyone at one point or another. “Why do I do that which I do not want to do?” In fact, Paul wonders why he goes so far as to do the very thing he hates. Can you relate? Today’s sermon and […]

Are you running on empty dry? Do you need refreshment of your soul? Jesus offers living water for those who are thirsty. When he told people this the statement was much more than a meaningful metaphor. In fact, it was so revolutionary that some people want him arrested and others believed he was the messiah. […]

Have you ever wondered why you might sin even though you are a believer. Rev. John Arnold explains why in this thought incredibly helpful sermon.

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions in worship? What if you knew exactly what God expected for when you worshipped? Would that help? You don’t have to wonder. In today’s sermon, Rev. John Arnold dives into a road map of God’s expectations for worship laid out in Psalm 100. […]