Blessed Is the One Who Is Not Offended by Me (Matthew 11:1–11) John the Baptist sits in prison, confused and disappointed. The Messiah he proclaimed is healing strangers, eating with sinners, and leaving His own forerunner behind bars. Jesus’ response to John is tender and unsettling: “Blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” That blessing still confronts us today. We are often offended by who Jesus associates with—the messy, the broken, the people we think should know

A summary of a sermon from James Colgan, November 30th 2025 Build on God's Truth, Not Human Effort: Like tall buildings need deep foundations in rock, believers must anchor their lives in God's Word. Psalm 118:8 (the Bible's middle verse) says it's better to trust in the Lord than in people. True righteousness comes from trusting God, not our own works. Discern Which Voice You're Hearing: Three voices compete for our attention - God's voice (truth and life), human voices (w

Sowing and Reaping - Location Matters Most: The principle of sowing and reaping isn't about karma, but about where we sow. Sowing to the flesh (even good deeds done in our own strength for approval or recognition) leads to weariness and corruption. Sowing to the Spirit (acting in dependence on God) produces eternal life and lasting fruit. The Flesh vs. Surrender: The Christian life operates on divine principles, not human effort. We don't need more strength or effort—we ne

1. Restore Others with Gentleness, Not Judgment Jesus' posture toward the woman caught in adultery shows us how to respond when someone falls into sin. We are called to restore, not repair or fix people. Gentleness is strength under control—meekness that walks alongside others rather than crushing them with condemnation. Grace refuses to abandon the sinner. 2. Bear One Another's Burdens Through Reciprocal Love The "law of Christ" is the law of love expressed through self-givi

November 9th 2025 On this Sunday we had a central theme of service. As we reflect this Remembrance Day upon the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, we explore how our church body can continue to serve others in a still broken world. Operation Christmas Child Featured Guest: Wilma Frost has 27+ years of involvement with Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan's Purse ministry). Her Core Message: It's not just about the box—it's about the child behind the box and

By Jim Nolson, November 2nd 2025 Build Your Foundation on God's Truth: Just as the world's tallest buildings require deep foundations anchored in rock, believers must build their lives on the solid foundation of God's Word. The middle verse of the Bible (Psalm 118:8) declares: "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people." Righteousness comes from trusting in God, not our own efforts. Listen to the Right Voice: There are only three voices in the world: G