in Anxiety, Fear, Peace

Calm in the Storm

“Calm in the Storm” February 23, 2025 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 8:22-25 “In Jesus we can find peace in the midst of turmoil; hope and confidence in the midst of anxiety and fear…”

in Compassion, Healing, Mission, Reconciliation

Healing Without Borders

“Healing Without Borders” February 9, 2025 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 7:1-10 “Jesus heals across barriers put up by religion, culture, nationality, even distance…”

in Compassion, Freedom, Good News, Healing, Holy Spirit, Justice, Mission

The Gospel According to Luke

“The Gospel According to Luke” January 26, 2025 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 4:14-30 “The Gospel lifts up the poor and the marginalized, offers healing and compassion to the sick and suffering, and brings freedom...

in Come to Jesus, Grace, New Life, Repentance

Resolutions & New Beginnings

“Resolutions & New Beginnings” January 12, 2025 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 3:1-22 “For those who belong to Christ, the first word is one of affirmation and acceptance…”

in Christmas, Peace

Peace and Goodwill

“Peace and Goodwill” December 24, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Luke 2:1-14 “Do the angels’ songs still ring true tonight?”

in Giving, Gratitude

How Many Loaves?

“How Many Loaves?” November 24, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Mark 6:30-44 “Don’t overlook what you have to give, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant…”

in Justice, Praise, Worship

Hannah’s Song

“Hannah’s Song” November 10, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson 1 Samuel 1:1-18 & 2:1-10 “At the outset of a story about kings and warriors, Hannah becomes a prophetic voice from the margins about what God...

in Love, Salvation

Threshing Floor & City Gate

“Threshing Floor & City Gate” October 27, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Ruth 3:1-13 & 4:1-10 “The story of Ruth and Boaz brings a deeper understanding to what we mean when we name Jesus as...

in Character of God, Compassion, Family, God's Faithfulness, Love, Race & Racism

The Faithful Moabite

“The Faithful Moabite” October 13, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth is a faithful foreigner who shows the same loyal love that characterizes the God of Israel…”

in Boldness, Courage, Fear, God's Power, Trust, Victory, Weakness

Strength in Weakness

“Strength in Weakness” September 22, 2024 – Pastor Chris Nelson Judges 6 & 7 “Gideon wasn’t anybody special. What made all the difference was God’s promise: ‘I will be with you.'”