Aug 4 | New Hearts, Ordinary Times | James 2:1-7

This week we consider James’ assertion that new hearts don’t play favorites.

Matt ShirleyAugust 4, 2019

July 28 | New Hearts, Ordinary Times | James 1:19-27

This week we consider James’ conclusion that new hearts will eventually flesh themselves out in new lives.

Matt ShirleyJuly 28, 2019

July 21 | New Hearts, Ordinary Times | James 1:2-12

James reminds us that new hearts understand and live life open to a fundamental aspect of God’s character - his generosity.

Matt ShirleyJuly 21, 2019

July 14 | New Hearts, Ordinary Times | Jeremiah 31:31-34

This week we consider what it means to take new hearts into the ordinary times and spaces of our lives.

Matt ShirleyJuly 14, 2019

June 30 | Into the Wild | Numbers 20:7-13

Moses’ experience with failure reminds us that we’re not just good people trying to be better. We’re broken people in need of God’s grace.

Matt ShirleyJune 30, 2019

June 23 | Into the Wild | Exodus 33:12-23

Moses’ faith, desperate in its dependence on God’s presence, invites us to consider: How can God be with us?

Matt ShirleyJune 23, 2019

June 16 | Into the Wild | Exodus 32:7-14

This week we consider the fact that our faith may not be ours alone, that others may need us along the way of our following God.

Matt ShirleyJune 16, 2019

June 9 | Into the Wild | Exodus 18:13-24

Often overrun with the pressures of our own to-do lists - and the pressure to perform - we hear God’s invitation to trust Him and remember that He is enough, even when we are not.

Matt ShirleyJune 9, 2019

June 2 | Into the Wild | Exodus 4:10-18

This week we consider what following God looks like as we wrestle with our own inadequacies.

Matt ShirleyJune 2, 2019

May 12 | Back to Life | Mark 2:1-12

Matt ShirleyMay 12, 2019

March 24 | Less Pride, More Fulfillment | Mt 11:25-30

This Sunday, we'll respond to Jesus' well-worn, but seldom heeded invitation: "Come to me, all of you who are weary...and I will give you rest."

Matt ShirleyMarch 24, 2019

March 17 | Less Noise, More Focus | Lk 5:12-16

We follow Jesus into the wilderness again, where we are invited to turn down the volume on life’s noise, and hear again the voice of the Father - that he loves the world, that he loves us, and that he loves the world through us.

Matt ShirleyMarch 17, 2019

March 10 | Less Control, More Direction | Lk 6:12-19

This week we’re invited to follow the example of Jesus, who modeled dependence through regular times of withdrawal and prayer. He surrendered control and found direction by depending on the voice of the Father.

Matt ShirleyMarch 10, 2019

February 24 | Turning the Page | Mt 7:24-29

We conclude our series on the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus invites us to build our lives on him.

Matt ShirleyFebruary 24, 2019

February 17 | Turning the Page | Mt 7:1-12

We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus gives us a renewed vision of community, speaking to our tendency to judge others.

Matt ShirleyFebruary 17, 2019

February 10 | Turning the Page | Mt 6:25-34

We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus speaks to our tendency to worry.

Matt ShirleyFebruary 10, 2019

February 3 | Turning the Page | Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

This week in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses our need for approval and it’s influence on our discipleship.

Matt ShirleyFebruary 3, 2019

January 27 | Turning the Page | Mt 5:27-37

Continuing our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we consider what Jesus has to say about our relationships.

Matt ShirleyJanuary 27, 2019

January 20 | Turning the Page | Mt 5:21-26

We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount and consider what Jesus has to say about our anger.

Matt ShirleyJanuary 20, 2019

January 13 | Turning the Page | Mt 5:13-20

We continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus’ description of his disciples as salt and light.

Matt ShirleyJanuary 13, 2019