Teaching from Matthew's account of Mary and Joseph's angelic visitations and the moments leading up to our Savior's birth, we learn from the actions of Joseph. In spite of the conflict he is facing he chooses to trust God and follow the adventure.
The third week of Advent is a time of joy, a time of being thankful for all that has been given—the promise of the Savior who has come, who is present, and who promises a return.
Advent is about anticipating something that is on the horizon, something greater than we can imagine on our own, something that speaks of God breaking in to the world we know. The season, calls our communities to choose the way of peace, in their homes, in their communities, and in their online presence—as the beginning
Pastor Andy reminds us how to best read the Bible and unpacks what it means for the Bible to be inspired.
In this week's passage, 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Pastor Andy Lucas teaches on Paul's encouragement to Timothy to remain strong in the grace of God, even in the midst of political and social threat.
"God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline." Preaching from 2 Timothy 1, Pastor Andy Lucas helps us learn of the nature of who God is and how He equips us to live out our lives.
Wealth is often elevated to the greatest good and most of us are utterly captured by the pursuit of more riches in the name of contentment and security. But the great gain the Paul teaches is found in the pursuit of faith, love, gentleness, and the eternal life to which we are called. Preaching from 2 Timothy Chapter 1, Pastor Andy Lucas helps us understand the balance of worldly resource and comfort with eternal satisfaction and contentment.
Preaching from 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Pastor Andy reminds us that ALL of God's creation is good and worthy when enjoyed with thanksgiving and gratitude and that our Spiritual growth is to be lived out both in community and personal practices, and that God is faithful to meet us with grace and peace.
Preaching from the often misunderstood 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Pastor Andy Lucas helps us understand what the Apostle Paul meant by his statements regarding women in worship and women in positions of authority in ministry.
Preaching from Matthew 5:1-16 and also speaking on the life of St. Francis, Pastor Grace Easton reminds us that the people of God are to be peacemakers in all the Earth.
