This Sunday Pastor Jeff begins a new series on “Great Theological Questions,” starting with one of the biggest objections to faith: How can God and suffering coexist? You’ve probably heard lots of attempted answers that are less that satisfying. But this Sunday you’ll hear something you’ve probably never heard before that might just cause you […]
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
Ready or Not?
This Sunday we discussed one of Jesus’ well known parables about being ready in life when we encounter God. The format of the message is a bit different as the conversation is opened up to those in attendance…on a very, very snowy Sunday.
Harnessing The Power Of My Brain
For the past two weeks, we’ve talked about the power of our brains to shape our lives for better or worse. We’ve talked about the biology of the brain. We’ve talked about “negative strongholds of the mind” that drag us down. This week, we’re going to talk about three positive practical strategies for tearing down […]
Positioning Myself For Success In 2015
This Sunday we will launch into a new sermon series called “Mastering Your Mind.” We’ll look at some fascinating scientific research that confirms what the Bible teaches about how we can best equip our brains to respond to life in deeply spiritual ways. Did you know that there are certain key things you can do right […]
The Promise Of A Child
This Sunday Pastor Jeff will begin a mini-series of sermons on Christmas, leading up to our Christmas musical extravaganza on Sunday December 21. This week we will delve into the deepest and most practical meaning of Christmas for us today — a meaning you may have never considered before.
Turning Point
Have you ever had one of those moments where God revealed something to you, and you’ve never been the same since? This Sunday we’re going to look at a story like that from the experience of the early Christians, and in the process, learn some vital lessons about what it means to have the courage to live […]
Work/Life Balance
It’s not unusual to hear sermons about all the things God wants us to do. But have you ever heard a sermon about all the things God wants us to enjoy? You will this Sunday, as we continue exploring what it means to “Live in the Spirit.” Don’t miss this opportunity to evaluate your own work/life […]
Journey of Discovery
Some people journey through life asleep, while others seem awakened to a mysterious life force that enables them to learn, and love, and thrive come what may. What makes the difference? This week we’ll seek an answer in a story plucked from the experiences of the earliest Christians.
Who Let Him In?
If Academy Awards were given to Scripture passages, this week’s passage could be nominated for the most wonderful, hopeful story in the Bible. Join us Sunday, as we continue exploring “the Genius of the Earliest Christians.”
When You’re Going Through Hell
For most of us, our quality of life will be determined NOT by how we respond to good times, but how we respond to bad. People who learn how to thrive in adversity are invincible. This week we’ll see if we can isolate the key factors that enabled the early Christians to triumph over so […]
Living In The Spirit
The earliest Christians embraced a revolutionary idea – that the power and wisdom of God’s Spirit is immediately, intimately available to each human being. Are you living in that power and wisdom? Do you know how? Join us Sunday was we continue to explore the genius of the earliest Christians.
Mystery Food
From the beginning, Holy Communion has been a fixture of Christian worship. But why? What’s the big deal about eating a tasteless wafer dunked in juice? This Sunday we’ll explore 4 reasons why the earliest Christians found Holy Communion so powerful. You may never see Communion the same again.
Sing A New Song
This Sunday we launch a new sermon series called “The Genius of the Earliest Christians.” We’ll begin by looking at how the earliest Christians worshiped, and what we can learn from their worship experience for how each of us can best encounter God.