Jesus’s words in Matthew 5:29-30 are strikingly intense. These verses can be unsettling, but they carry a crucial message about the seriousness with which we must approach sin in our lives.Jesus is no...  Read More

We often underestimate the seriousness of our sin. Jesus teaches that sin is not just about our actions but also about the state of our hearts. In Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus expands on the commandment "Yo...  Read More

Every page of the Bible is about Jesus Christ.  He is the one to which all the Laws were given to point us.  He’s the subject of every book of the Old Testament.  I love this explanation by John MacAr...  Read More

Church family, this past Sunday we continued our journey through the Sermon on the Mount with a focus on Matthew 5:13-16: Salt and Light. Salt in ancient times was used to flavor food, acted as a pres...  Read More

Seeing the Sermon on the Mount in its native setting—the broader context of Matthew’s gospel—helps us view this sermon for what it’s really about. Scholars and pastors have summarized the theme of the...  Read More

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands us, "Go therefore and  make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all t...  Read More

I am thrilled to share with you some exciting news regarding our worship ministry. After much prayer, deliberation, and consultation with the Budget and Finance Committee, the Council of Shepherds has...  Read More