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Matthew

31May

Matthew 20

This week, Pastor Dave explains how a “merit-only” mindset holds back God’s people from experiencing and living out the grace that is theirs through Jesus. A “mercy” mindset is what Jesus illustrates in his parables from Matthew 20.

24May

Matthew 19, Psalm 36

What is that one thing you’ve been striving for your whole life? That one thing you need to happen? That one resource you trust so much? Jesus asks us to let it all go… Can we?

17May

Matthew 18

Jesus holds up a child as the model of humility for all basic relationships.  Humility, openness, and forgiveness are the glue that holds us together.

10May

Matthew 17

Peter bumbles his way through life with Jesus while the other disciples botch their attempt at a miracle.  Jesus wonders how long it will take them to learn His way.

03May

Matthew 16, Psalm 33

Thank you for worshiping with us (at a distance) today! We’ll pray through Psalm 33, and the kids will learn how to understand God better through nature during Creation Station. SERMON THIS WEEK: In Matthew 16, Jesus challenges Peter to consider a hard truth about life. In his message today, Pastor Dave explains how we…

26Apr

Psalm 32 and Matthew 15

Jesus confronts people who are scrupulous about holding to tradition, but sloppy about God’s higher values and commands. Instead of focusing on keeping clean on the outside, Jesus is concerned about cleaning the heart.

19Apr

Matthew 14

Faced with a friend’s gruesome execution, Jesus seeks time alone to grieve.  But his need to be alone is constantly challenged by the needs of people all around him.  Which is more important?  Time alone with God, or serving God’s people?  Today’s chapter shows both.