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I'd guess if I asked you for the names of people you would love to see come to faith in Jesus, you would come up with a long, glorious list. But HOW do we do that? What if it's not our "gift?" Does THAT matter? How will I know if I am succeeding?

THIS IS GOOD NEWS! That's the name of our new three-week series, and it's all about the Good News of Jesus!

Now that we have concluded our series in 1 Peter, I want to stand with you on the shore and listen in on a conversation between Jesus and Peter. It took place after Peter denied ever knowing Jesus, and it is one of the most moving stories in the Bible. If you have ever failed Jesus (who hasn't!?) you will be both encouraged and become more faithful as His disciple if you take its lesson to heart. You can read it in John 21.

If you're going through a tough time, this passage is vitally important. It will give you hope and tell you very specifically what to do while you wait for God's blessing.

What is the job of a pastor? Pastor Byron unpacks 1 Peter 5:1-5

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, July 31, 2022 This week I was surprised to hear a longtime Christian say she had never been taught much about suffering. That is a gap we all need to fill! If we understand how to suffer as a Christian - which is what Peter is going to tell us next - we will find ourselves strengthened, comforted, and motivated.

This week I was surprised to hear a longtime Christian say she had never been taught much about suffering. That is a gap we all need to fill! If we understand how to suffer as a Christian - which is what Peter is going to tell us next - we will find ourselves strengthened, comforted, and motivated.

Peter will tell us clearly HOW TO LIVE in these difficult days. Though the passage is familiar (I've preached it before) I was struck again with how countercultural Peter's inspired instructions are - even in many churches.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, July 17, 2022 PETER WANTS TO TALK TO US ABOUT OUR ATTITUDE When I was a kid my Mom talked to me about my attitude all the time. Reading 1 Peter again this week made me remember that she was quite right to do so. In 1 Peter 4, the apostle talks to us very directly about our attitude. What he says is simple and so timely that it could have been taken from today's breaking news. I hope you'll take time again to read the whole epistle of 1 Peter before Sunday. Focus on the first paragraph of chapter 4 in particular. Know someone who's a bit discouraged about the state of the world? Bring them with you! And if YOU are discouraged, make sure you don't miss it!

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, July 10, 2022 On Sunday we will look at a passage that has fascinated Bible readers for centuries. The amazing thing is that the COMFORT it announces is as clear as crystal! Read 1 Peter straight through before Sunday if you can, and pay close attention to chapter 3. I've been pondering the passage for weeks, but what I come back to is the rock-solid comfort Peter conveyed to his readers. The details are puzzling; the MESSAGE is as clear as anything you will ever hear.

Pastor Jim Gane Sunday, July 3, 2022 Called to Be a Blessing

Pastor Byron Morales Sunday, June 26, 2022 HOPE IN HARD TIMES 1 Peter 3:1-7

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, June 19, 2022 Parenting and grandparenting has never been more important than it is today. If we hope to ENJOY our children and grandchildren, and if we want them to walk with Jesus, we must rededicate ourselves to the task of making disciples in our own home.

Pastor Rob Lyons Sunday, June 12, 2022 Psalms 23

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, June 5, 2022 BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL... I have read Psalm 103 to countless people in all kinds of circumstances. I've read it to MYSELF even more often. I hope you'll join us for worship on Sunday and bring someone with you to experience the beauty of one of King David's most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 29, 2022 Our hearts are broken and our sense of justice outraged once more by the news in our nation and in our world. We scarcely can find words adequate to express our grief and anger. How long, Lord? It is providential, perhaps, that we are in the Psalms on Sunday. The vulnerable songs, prayers and teachings of God's people were left to us for the times when we have no words of our own.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 22, 2022 On Sunday we will begin a short series in what may be the most beloved part of the Bible: Psalms. As I did with Proverbs, I’ll show you how the book of Psalms is put together, give you some ideas on how to read it, and then we will be refreshed by one of the greatest promises in the Bible, found in Psalm 1.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 15, 2022 Several years ago, I opened the Bible to explore with you what the ancient wisdom of Proverbs could teach us about living in the age of the internet and social media. On Sunday, I want to revisit that important question. It is more important than ever! Friendships, families and even churches are being torn apart because of information and behavior shaped by the digital world. What should we do about it? I hope you'll join me and bring someone with you!

Pastor Bruce Sunday, May 8, 2022 On Sunday, we will honor mothers and all women as we continue our series in Proverbs! There is SO much wisdom in these sayings. Ladies, there is more grace in the Proverbs for you than you can imagine! I hope you'll invite some friends and come join us for a great day filled with special moments to encourage us all in our walk with God.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 1, 2022 THIS SUNDAY, we began a short series in the biblical book of Proverbs, called “How to find Wisdom”. I’ll teach you some basics on how to read them for yourself, and then we will explore Proverbs chapter 1. I suggest reading it two or three times before we gather for worship on Sunday.