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Join us for the final mini-series in our journey through God’s grand narrative. In The End of God’s Story, Pastor Jerry will guide us through a powerful exploration of what “the end” truly means. Is it just the conclusion of time as we know it—or something far more profound? Together, we'll discover that the end isn't simply about endings at all, but about purpose fulfilled—a redeemed creation, restored by a faithful God, filled with everlasting joy and fellowship with Him. Come see how the final chapter of God’s story is also the beginning of something beautifully new.
October 19, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6
Where are we in God's story—and how did we get here? In this new mini-series, we’re taking a fresh look at the Church: its roots, its role, and how it’s helped us encounter Jesus. Through the Church’s history and tradition, we’ll explore how we fit into God’s bigger story today. Join us and be part of the conversation!
October 12, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Luke 10:25-28
October 5, 2025 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
September 21, 2025 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Mark 5:1-20
September 14, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 5:8
September 7, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22
September 28, 2025 Missions Sunday
Lisa B., Dave C. and Pastor Dan share about their recent missions trips
The story of God is a story that begins long before us—a story first told by and about the Jewish people. But in Jesus Christ, Christians believe a new and decisive chapter begins. It’s here that the Christian telling of the story takes a new turn—one that invites all people, including non-Jews, into the family of God.
August 31, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11
August 24, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-17
August 17, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
August 10, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Acts 2:22-24
August 3, 2025 Pastor Dan Lewis
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7
July 27, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
July 20, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16
July 13, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Exodus 19:3-6
July 6, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6
June 29, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 6-7
In this second set of of the God’s Story mini-series, join us as we explore this mystery of divine-ordained freedom and the weight of the gift of human agency. Together, we’ll study the complexities and challenges of this divine paradox, seeking deeper understanding and insight.
June 22, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8
June 15, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
June 8, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Romans 1:21-23
The Bible is filled with amazing stories, but even more amazing is its overarching account of God. It's a story that, despite its twists and turns, portrays God's mercy and love and His never-ending effort to connect with His people.
In this first of six mini-series, we invite you to join us at "The Beginning of God's Story" with His creation of the heavens and the earth. Over the next three weeks we'll examine the God who creates, the universe he created, and the humans created in His Image.
June 1, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 1-2
May 25, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 1:31-2:1
May 18, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 1-2
This sermon series helps us understand the biblical principle of stewardship and challenges us to consider how well and how freely we hold the things God has entrusted to us. It begins by reminding us about God’s intentions for humanity and proceeds to examine how our attitude toward possessions must honor God first.
May 11, 2025 Pastors Dan Lewis & David Gossett
Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12
May 4, 2025 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Luke 20:45-21:4
April 27, 2025 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Acts 2:43-47
April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday)
Choral Program & Message by Pastor Dan Lewis
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
This series explores the historic Christian season of Lent—from Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday. This rich Christian tradition points us back to the reality of our sin and our desperate need for a Savior. Christians have participated in this season not as a means of meaningless self-denial or pious ritual keeping, but as a means of emptying ourselves of distracting comforts so that we can be filled with renewed faith and hope. During this season, we focus on the multifaceted aspects of repentance: recognition of our sin, hope in a Savior, and obedience as a response to his grace. Rather than engage in empty ceremony or purely internal spiritual growth, we learn that observance of this season produces in us a richer faith for the sake of the world.
April 13, 2025 Pastor Dan Lewis
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
April 6, 2025 Rev. Bob Luhn
Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6
March 30, 2025 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11
March 23, 2025 Pastor Dan Lewis
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14
March 9, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Romans 3:9-20
March 2, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13
March 16, 2025 Victor Morrison, Guest Speaker
Scripture: Psalm 14
This four-week series examines the theological tension of the kingdom of God and the Christian life called “the already and the not yet.” The kingdom of God is both already on earth because of Christ’s resurrection and a yet to come event with his return. Different biblical interpretations have stressed present versus future understandings of God’s kingdom, but the New Testament shows that both exist. Through looking at the teachings of Jesus and Paul we can see the importance of this tension and the hope we have in Christ already and yet to come.
February 23, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14
February 16, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: John 18:36-37
February 9, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30
February 2, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10
This series for the new year is all about getting into step with the things the Bible tells us to walk in. We are encouraged to walk in obedience, wisdom, love, and light. What does it mean to live those things out? How do we come to grips with those ideas and make them something we don’t just have to do, but want to do?
January 26, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7
January 19, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2
January 12, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: James 3:13-18
January 5, 2025 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Psalm 127-128
December 29, 2024 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
This series deals with the stress, weariness, and busyness that can come with the Christmas season. Through understanding that Christ is the reason for this time, the giver of rest, and the Prince of Peace, we can find strength for a weary world.
December 22, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: John 14:25-27
December 15, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter & Choir Special
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
December 8, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27
December 1, 2024 Pastor Dan Lewis
Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23
November 24, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Luke 21:1-4
This sermon series looks at the lives of ordinary people God worked through in extraordinary ways. By the end of the series, we will learn to be confident that God can do great things through us too.
November 17, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
November 10, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Mark 1:16-20
October 27, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
October 20, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Luke 1:26-34
October 13, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: John 17:13-19
September 29, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Isaiah 43:19-21
This sermon series looks at Old Testament passages that foreshadowed Jesus. The Bible points to Jesus, and the Old Testament is filled with stories that show how God’s redemptive plan was to be fulfilled in Jesus.
September 22, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10
September 15, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13
September 8, 2024 Pastor Daniel Lewis
Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19
September 1, 2024 Pastor David Gossett
Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10
August 25, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21
August 18, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15
This sermon series will take us on a journey through Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. Throughout this series, we will hear Jesus invite us to follow Him as He preaches about the coming of the kingdom of God.
August 11, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14
August 4, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12
July 28, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34
July 21, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18
July 14, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48
July 7, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20
June 30, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
June 23, 2024 Pastor Jerry Carter
Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12