Messages

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Pastor Rick looks at the repentant thief on the cross in Luke 23 and what his example shows us about Jesus’ power to transform lives.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Judy Mandl looks at Matthew 22:35-36 and Jesus’ answer to the question of which is the greatest commandment in all the law, and what His answer ought to mean to you and me.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Pastor Rick looks at Jesus’ conversation with the repentant thief on the cross in Luke 23:40-41 as an example of the attitude that is needed in order to receive the grace that He offers each of us.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Raquel looks at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and challenges us to pray for the joy that can come from God in all circumstances.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” When Leonard Bernstein was conductor of the New York Philharmonic, he was asked by a reporter, “What is the most difficult instrument in the orchestra to play?” With a twinkle in his eye, Bernstein responded: “The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find someone who can play the second fiddle with enthusiasm – that’s a problem; and if we have no second fiddle, we have no harmony.” In today’s devotional Pastor Andrew looks at a man who had no problem playing second, and reminds us of how God used that man’s humility for God’s glory.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Judy Mandl looks at Jesus’ answer to the question asked in Luke 10:27-29, “Who Is My Neighbor?” and what its application is to you and me living today.

A message from the series “Cross Words.” During this Lenten season, Pastor Rick examines the first words of Christ while on the cross and how he advocates for the forgiveness of those putting him to death. How does Jesus call us to respond to those who persecute or abuse us? How often should we forgive our enemies? In “The Words of Forgiveness,” Pastor Rick uses God’s Word to show us how we should forgive others.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Pastor Rick looks at the first of Jesus’ 7 last words from the cross and reminds us that as followers of Christ, forgiveness is not something that is optional but rather ought to be a mark of our discipleship.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Judy Mandl reflects on Proverbs 30:5 and reminds us of the importance of spending time in God’s Word.

A message from the series “Daily Devotional Videos.” Pastor Rick looks at Jesus’ response to a request from His disciples to teach them to pray, and what we can learn from it regarding how we should pray.