Nov 12, 2017

Jesus said that He came to lead all who will follow Him into a “full and abundant” life of freedom, purpose, influence, joy, and flourishing.  His promise is good for this life - as well as the one to come.   His promise is good for our finances, health, relationships, and time - as well as our souls.  This week,...

Nov 5, 2017

Jesus couldn't talk about what it means for you to be one his followers without talking about the relationship He has with God the Father.  They're inseparable ideas for him. He said, "I know my sheep and my sheep know me - JUST AS the Father knows me and I know the Father."  To "know and be known" is the heart of true...

Oct 29, 2017

It was mind-blowing when Jesus’ Jewish followers discovered that Jesus intended to have Gentile followers too.  “Them?!”   But the new community Jesus was forming was - and will forever be - made up of natural enemies called to love each other, just as He has loved each one of us.  This week, Pastor David talks...

Oct 15, 2017

The Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus called people to follow Him so that “they might be with him and that He might send them out”.  He was inviting them into a life-giving relationship with Him - and a world-changing life of purpose. The purpose: help others get to Jesus.  This week, Pastor David talks about...

Oct 8, 2017

Jesus once used the imagery of sheep, a shepherd, wolves, and thieves in order to illustrate what it looks like to be one of His followers - while living in an dangerous world.   He described himself as “the good shepherd" who will go so far as to lay down his own life - for His sheep.  This week, Pastor David...