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Parable of the Talents, Being Faithful with God’s Gifts

A story by Jesus commonly referred to as “The Parable of the Talents”, teaches us much about being faithful. It is one of three parables Jesus used to instruct the disciples about how they are to lead their lives knowing that he will come again. Specifically, we learn in this parable how each of us […]

Drifting Forward when You Feel Stuck

Sometimes in life winds change rapidly. One moment everything is smooth sailing and then BAM! You are blown off course or find yourself dead in the water. You find yourself adrift. Feeling hopeless. Struggling, but going nowhere. But, what if drifting is just what you need? What if drifting IS the way forward? In today’s […]

Standing Steadfast in Tumultuous Times

NOTE: PS: In the latter part of this service after the sermon there are a couple of places where the video goes black and the audio continues on. My apologies for this issue which we could not correct. Now about the sermon… We live in tumultuous times, times when many people are burden and many […]

The Blessing of Hazardous Duty

The call to a faithful life can feel like risky business. But, learn in today’s sermon how God faithfully is there for us when we step forward in faith.

Convictable Faith

If you were accused of being a Christian, is there enough evidence to convict you? Rev. John Arnold raises this question to explore the importance of having an exemplary faith. The faith of the Thessalonians was exemplary and not just to those closest to them. When the apostle Paul wrote the believers in Thessalonica, not […]

The Idiot’s Guide to Church Apparel

Jesus told a parable about a king who invited people to come to his son’s wedding banquet. Many people rejected the invitation. So he cast the invitation wider. Then at the banquet a curious thing happen. A man was there without wedding garments. The king was angry and cast him out of the banquet. For […]

The Parable of the Yeast

For today’s sermon we are going on a field trip to the Arnold family kitchen to learn how the Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast. You’ll learn about the invisible work of the Holy Spirit to transform us and how we have a responsibility to provide an atmosphere for growth. All of this and more […]

Called to be Children of the King

In today’s sermon, you’ll learn how God is calling you to be a part of his royal family. Central to that calling is putting aside our own selfish ambitions and placing his kingdom first. Also, in this sermon we explore how God enters into our experience to find us where we are and to present […]

Praying for our Leaders

Paul urged his young protege Timothy to pray, intercede, and give thanks for Kings and all those in authority. He asked him to do so that the community could live “peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and holiness.” When is the last time you felt like your community was experiencing a peaceful and quiet life? […]

Paying Forgiveness Forward

The Apostle Peter asked Jesus, “How many times should we forgive someone? As many as seven?” I don’t know how that sounds to you, but seven is sounds at a least like and adequate try, if not a lot, but Jesus’s response was much larger. Try seventy-seven or some translations render the text as seventy […]