Reading: John 18:29-40 Dear Friends, Today is a complicated topic.  God’s plan is pretty clear.  Truth is sent, proclaimed, crucified and verified. That much is clear and uncomplicated.  Of course – we tend to make it more complicated and complex than it actually is.   Today, we will celebrate God’s clarity and simplicity.  We will be challenged to embrace His plan […]

Reading: John 12:37-50 Dear Friends, Do you ever get tired of having to tell  someone the same thing, over and over and … (ugh!) over again.  Today’s verses  summarize the public ministry of Jesus and they remind us of deep important truths.  They confront us.  AND they point us forward to God’s grace. Peace, Pastor Dave    

Sermon Series Synopsis: Here’s The Plan (Part II): There are several moments where Jesus says, “I have come to…” These are key moments.  Jesus is telling us flat out: “here’s the plan.  This is why I am here. This is my purpose!”  This series considers moments like this. Reading: John 12:20-36 Dear Friends, There are several moments where Jesus […]

Here’s The Plan (Part II): There are several moments where Jesus says, “I have come to…” These are key moments.  Jesus is telling us flat out: “here’s the plan.  This is why I am here. This is my purpose!”  This series considers moments like this. Reading:  John 5:30-47 Dear Friends, In John 5 Jesus demonstrates authority over a bunch […]

Here’s The Plan (Part II): There are several moments where Jesus says, “I have come to…” These are key moments.  Jesus is telling us flat out: “here’s the plan.  This is why I am here. This is my purpose!”  This series considers moments like this. Reading:  Matthew 10:34-39 Dear Friends, In today’s reading, Jesus says something that doesn’t […]

Sermon Series Summary: Here’s The Plan (Part II): There are several moments where Jesus says, “I have come to…” These are key moments.  Jesus is telling us flat out: “here’s the plan.  This is why I am here. This is my purpose!”  This series considers moments like this. Reading:  Mathew 5:17-20 Dear Friends, Jesus said, “I have to come to […]

Sermon Series Synopsis: “My son Simon – when he tells me what he wants to do – starts off by saying, “ok, here’s the plan.”  I think it is amazing that God, our Heavenly Father, tells us HIS plan before He actually does it.  Part one of this series is considering  moments in the Old Testament […]

Sermon Series Summary: “My son Simon – when he tells me what he wants to do – starts off by saying, “ok, here’s the plan.”  I think it is amazing that God, our Heavenly Father, tells us HIS plan before He actually does it.  Part one of this series is considering moments in the Old […]