The second “backward” command of Jesus deals with suffering. Maybe one of the most quoted passages of scripture in times of suffering is “when we are weak, He (God) is strong.” Most of us think it is humbling to look weak, yet scripture exhorts us time and again, when we lean on God for direction and strength He supplies our needs from His resources which are far greater than ours. We are going to try and secure a treadmill for this service to demonstrate how far we can get in our own power and where it leads us. Then we will look at what God has to offer as we lean on Him.

One of the biggest challenges for us as believers is to really consider whether we believe God’s word is true or not. There are several passages of scripture we might read and find we have little trouble doing what the Bible tells us. An example of this might be Jesus’ command to love our enemies. While we know we should do it, it can be a challenging response to actually do. Our culture tells us you love you friends and stick it to your enemies. But Jesus’ words have a way of working on our hearts when following them. Join us as we explore how we can take this “backward commands of Jesus” and thrust ourselves forward in our own spiritual growth.

Join us as we review the resurrection story. Why is it important? What does it tell us? What does it promise? Why is Jesus “A King Like No Other?”

This is a traditional Sunday for us to use a Max Lucado story to prepare our heart for the Love Feast Service which will happen later in the evening. Join us as we consider the pain, the sacrifice and the brokenness caused by our sin and Jesus’ act of forgiveness for all of us on the cross.

When we think of followers, we think of people who are not really special or important). Yet following is a skill. What is it you are following? Is it accounts on social media, political candidates, Jesus Christ or something or someone else? It is interesting when you go to the grocery store all the products are spaced at specific places on the shelves. Companies purchase specific spaces so you see their products in the best light. Restaurants give you mints with your bill so you tip better. We are under the influence of someone or something. Whatever gets your attention will influence your direction. What this does is puts the wrong person in control influencing your life. Let’s not get so caught up in becoming someone else that you forget you are someone very special already in God’s eyes.