Listen along as Pastor John follows up last week’s message with this further exploration of how we can be salt and light (Matthew 5) in our influence and relationships. John explains the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) as it relates to being a learning, growing, maturing Christ-follower and shares a TEDx video clip by Poet Ali that is sure to inspire and challenge all as it relates to communication.
"Love Knows" by John Rice
Listen along as Pastor John shares this message from Mark 14:12-25 around the story of the Last Supper. This is the second message in a series called JESUS | Love Breaks Through, and explores the story of Jesus predicting the betrayal of Judas, setting up the eventual arrest and death of Jesus.
Note: The following video clip was played from the movie Son of God by 20th Century Fox as part of the message and discussion.
"Jesus, Pearls and Pigs" by John Rice
Listen along to Pastor John as he shares as he discusses the time and people we are to share the treasures of God from the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 7:6.
This message is part of an ongoing series titled, "Thy Kingdom Come" and focuses on how we can participate in more of God's Kingdom life as he makes himself known to us and the world around us.
"Awake My Soul" (EASTER) by Mike, Randi, John and Dusty
Listen along to this special Easter service focused on Easter Awakenings. Our four regular teachers share post-resurrection stories of Jesus encounters in addition to a portion of their personal story. This was followed by a time of congregational sharing at the tables celebrating and a closing song "I am Alive" lead by Sam Koekkoek and Chelsea King.
"Jesus and Oaths" by John Rice
Listen along as Pastor John brings a timely and challenging message from Matthew 5:33-38, where Jesus addresses the topic of oaths and the power of our words. This sermon is part of an ongoing series titled, "Thy Kingdom Come" and focuses on how we can usher in more of God's Kingdom to the world through us.
Advent Revisited | Preparation by John Rice
Listen along with Pastor John Rice as he brings this encouraging and challenging message as we turn our focus to celebrating the Advent of Christ during this holiday season.
"Remember Your Future" by John Rice
Listen along as Pastor John shares this word of encouragement by reminding us of the promises of God has for each one of us.
"Encouragements for Exiles - Part TWO" - John Rice
Listen along to this timely and challenging message from the life of the OT prophet Daniel who was an exile in ancient Babylon. This message includes a personal challenge by Pastor John relating to clams, jellyfish and dolphins. Check it out!
"Eternity In Their Hearts" by John Rice
Listen along to this timely and encouraging message by Pastor John Rice from Ecclesiastes 3:1.
Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. - Ecclesiastes 3:11
"Sacred Space -The Word" by John Rice
Listen along to Pastor John Rice as he brings an inspirational message that challenges us to make a sacred place in our life for God's Word to speak to us.
"Bringing Out the God-Flavors" - John Rice and Randi Nelson
Listen along as John and Randi encourage us to actively engage with our community through prayer on behalf of those God brings into our lives.
"The Holy Spirit Speaks" by John Rice
Listen along to this third message in a four-week series entitled FULLNESS: Celebrating the Gift of the Holy Spirit. We are highlighting the unique roles of the Holy Spirit and the important and powerful relationship made available to us through Christ Jesus. This message focuses on the different ways we hear the Holy Spirit speak and problems to consider as we desire to listen and hear more often for ourselves and to comfort and encourage others.
"I AM The Gate" by John Rice
Listen along to message #5 in this eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. Pastor John helps us understand the significance of Jesus' claim to be 'the gate' in John 10:7.
“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.”
"I AM the Light of the World" by John Rice
Listen along to this third message in an eight week series entitled JESUS: Celebrating God Among Us. This message looks at the second of the seven I AM Declarations of Jesus highlighted John chapter 8. It articulates the claim of Jesus as God and what He can be for those who believe and follow Him.
““I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.””
"Shalom & Sabbath" by John Rice
Listen along as Pastor John addresses an important, yet difficult discipline that could change your life for the good. As part of our DEVOTION: Celebrating Simplicity series, he challenges us to consider the vital role that rest plays in seeking the shalom of God.
"Salty Conversations" by John Rice
Listen along to Pastor John Rice as he challenges us to re-think how we look at sharing our faith with others.
"Working with Wisdom" by John Rice
Listen along to Pastor John as he shares this final installment in our six-week series on Biblical Wisdom. John skillfully reminds us of the purpose of work and provides a brief overview of all six messages in this series on wisdom.
"Waiting for Wisdom" by John Rice
Listen along as Pastor John continues with message #4 in this six-week teaching series on biblical wisdom.
"Worship and Praise" - Dusty Johnson
Listen along to this final message of the “Discipline and Grace” series that explores a number of spiritual disciplines vital to our Christian faith. This message includes parts by Randi Nelson, Dusty Johnson and John Rice as they press into the important topic of Worship and Praise.
John 4:23-24 NLT
23 But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way. 24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”