Citizens of Heaven

In this week’s message, given by guest preacher Pastor Jodi Faulkner, we will examine the Bible character, Barabbas, and see how each of us is a Barabbas as well. However, because of the price that Jesus paid for Barabbas AND … Continue reading

Building a Future, Building Hope

Our sermon on Sunday, May 22 is about the book of 2 Chronicles. This book was written to help the Israelites deal with their return from exile. They were asking questions like: Does God still love us? Are His covenants … Continue reading

The Heart of Worship

Please join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for worship and Dr. Wayne Cook’s sermon on “The Heart of Worship.” A few years ago there was a little song called, “The heart of worship.” The chorus says, “I’m comin’ back … Continue reading

God’s promise to King David

We’re continuing our series of sermons following each book of the Bible. In this week’s sermon on 2 Samuel, we will see how God established David’s line and promised a messiah through his descendants. It’s a compelling story of loyalty … Continue reading

Good Friday Tenebrae Service

We are planning our Tenebrae Service for 3 p.m. on Good Friday. This is a solemn “service of darkness” that features Bible readings and meditations. Candles are extinguished one by one. We enter and leave the service in silence. We … Continue reading

How (not) to choose a leader

We’ve reached 1 Samuel in our sermon series on the books of the Bible. If you’re a history buff, you’ll appreciate this pivotal moment in ancient history. As 1 Samuel begins, Israel was at a low point spiritually. The priesthood … Continue reading

Better than seven sons

The Book of Ruth The Book of Ruth is a love story–not a romantic one, but one between two unrelated women who adopt each other as mother and daughter. When life appears hopeless, there is always hope and God. Hear … Continue reading

What the world needs . . . from you!

You have something to offer the whole world. Learn what it is in Jodi Faulkner’s video devotional today. … Continue reading

What happens when you have faith in yourself?

On Sunday, March 27, Associate Pastor Carolyn Hansen will preach on “Judges: What Happens When You Have Faith in Yourself.” Many people commend trusting our own judgment. Believing in ourselves. Going with our gut. The book of Judges tells us, … Continue reading

New class at the Lakeside Institute of Theology

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