This morning Pastor Greg speaks on intentionality. We are called as believers to live lives of intentionality for the Lord & His Kingdom. This then flows down to every part & detail of our life. We typically live with ‘good intentions’,but good intentions are way different than living with intentionality
Read MoreHappy New Year!! In this first message of the year, Pastor Greg speaks on a topic that should be a distinguishing mark in every believer’s life. We see it in creation, we see it at the end of time, and for over 20 centuries it has been a part of the lives of the people of God. What we are talking about is different than the world’s happiness, it’s a lasting inner contentment and we are glad.
Read MoreWith one Sunday left in December, Pastor Greg visits another aspect of the Christmas story again. This part of the story, though, takes place AFTER the scene of the manager, the angelic pronouncement to the shepherds, the heavenly choir, and the excitement of the lowly shepherds. What do we do the ‘day after Christmas’? How should we approach Jesus after all the decorations are put away, the social media Christmas posts are over, and the excitement of the season has finished?
Read MoreThe Oso Creek Christmas Eve Eve service is a special celebration held on December 23rd, offering a unique opportunity for the community to come together before Christmas Eve. This service features candlelight, festive music, scripture readings, and joyful carols, all reflecting the spirit of Christmas. It provides a moment for reflection and anticipation of Christ's birth, allowing families and individuals to prepare their hearts for the holiday. The Oso Creek service is a meaningful tradition for many, bringing warmth, joy, and a sense of community during the holiday season
Read MoreThe Greatest Gift ever given to humanity is Jesus Christ. His birth, death, and resurrection brought hope, love, and redemption to the world. Jesus, the Son of God, came to teach us how to love unconditionally, forgive endlessly, and live with compassion. His message of peace, grace, and forgiveness continues to inspire and transform lives.
Read More“I doubt God hears me.” This is a statement that many believers utter because many of our prayers seemingly go unanswered. This morning we continue talking about doubt by examining 2 pretty obscure characters of the Christmas story found in Luke 2. They had been praying for a long time without an answer. What do we do when it seems as if our prayers go unanswered? That is the subject of this morning’s message.
Read MoreThis morning we examine how some of Jesus' followers & disciples ‘doubted’ Him after the resurrection in Matthew 28:17. What did this mean & what kind of ‘doubt’ were they exhibiting? When we uncover the meaning behind this very specific Greek word, we will find the reality that many coming to churches every Sunday exhibit this same type of ‘doubt’. Let’s go all in for Jesus.
Read MoreJoin us this week as Pastor Jonathan dives into the boldness that God brought to the New Testament Church.
Read MoreThis morning we continue to talk about doubt. Last week we talked about doubting the Word of God. This week we will look at the Old Testament characters Sarah & Abraham and see how they doubted God’s promise. We often find ourselves giving the same type of response as these Biblical characters when we read or hear the Promises of God. How should we stand on God’s promises, even when there could be a delay in their fulfillment. These are the questions Pastor Greg addresses in his message today.
Read MoreThis morning we start a mini-series that we are calling: “But…What About My Doubts?’. We are going to take a few weeks and examine a few characters of the Bible who were faced with doubt and see how they responded & reacted. Is spiritual doubt normal for the believer? What are we to do about spiritual doubt? Is there any good that can come from spiritual doubt? ← this is what we want to discuss as we examine Adam & Eve in Genesis 3.
Read MoreThe world we live in is steeped in what Pastor Greg likes to call, “the ME culture”. What is that all about & does the Bible speak about how we should live in the “ME culture”. That is what Pastor Greg talks about in a sort of ‘addendum’ message to our last series, “Decision Time: Be The Difference’ by talking about one MAJOR way in which we can be more like Christ & different than the world (especially in this hyper-divisive culture we find ourselves in). God bless you.
Read MoreThis morning we finish the series that we have been in: ‘Decision Time: Be The Difference’ by talking out “OUR VOTE”. Everyone says that your vote counts during an election year, and that is definitely true regarding our SPIRITUAL VOTE. There are only 2 candidates in this race that we can ‘cast our vote for’ (Matthew 6:24). How do you even cast a ‘spiritual vote’? That’s what Pastor Greg is going to discuss, but it’s in one simple phrase: who do you trust?
Read MoreToday, Pastor Jonathan continues our series: Decision Time: The hour has come. Join us as we explore Paul’s challenge to the Church.
Read MoreAs we continue our series: Decision Time: Be the difference this morning, we talk about a very practical way that we can make a difference for the Kingdom of God and be like Christ by obeying a command told to Adam & Eve in Genesis 1. Be Fruitful & Multiply.
Read MoreWe live in a day where so many things can take our attention and our focus. Sometimes we can forget what ‘the main thing is’. This message is all about remember the MAIN thing, especially in a highly political year, time, and season. We are to remember the Kingdom of God and be Kingdom minded. What is the Kingdom of God and what does this charge even mean? It doesn’t matter who wins in November in all levels of politics, Jesus Christ is on the Throne and HE REIGNS.
Read MoreWhat is going on in our world today? There is so much happening that is alarming, shocking, and even quite frightening. We do not really know what tomorrow will bring in this world. We especially feel this way in a political year when we do not know what will happen as our nation turns out to vote. Is there a way to live ‘certain’ in an ‘uncertain’ world? That is the question that Pastor Greg answers by examining a time of uncertainty in the Israelites journey in the wilderness and the OT character Joshua.
Read MoreThis is the second message in our: “Decision Time: Be The Difference” series where Pastor Greg is outlining 5 Biblical principles, attitudes, & behaviors that will help us be more like Christ during this highly political and divided season in our country as well as for the rest of our lives. This message is all about loving your neighbor and actually defining who your neighbor is according to Jesus. Jesus uses a powerful story in Luke 10 to define who our neighbor is.
Read MoreWe are currently in a season of decisions in America. The political season always brings about decisions that believers should be praying about to make regarding our local and national government. We each have a decision to act like the world or to act like Christ. This 5 week series outlines 5 Biblical principles, attitudes, and behaviors that will help us BE more like Christ in a hyper-divisive culture. We are called to BE different, respond differently than the world does, and to be the difference.
Read MoreWe close our series on Vision & Mission of the church this morning by talking about something that is VERY vital & important to the Body of Christ. Individual believers growing in Jesus Christ. Pastor Greg has talked about this subject much, but today he dives into the WHY we need to grow in Christ based on the Apostle Paul’s writing in Ephesians 4:10-16. There are dangers lurking for those that are still ‘children’ in their walks with the Lord.
Read MoreGrowing in community is the theme of the message today. What exactly is church community and why is it so important? Why do churches put so much of an emphasis on ‘church community’? Pastor Greg lists 6 reasons why church community is important based on Hebrews 10:24-25. We were never intended to walk this spiritual journey as a disciple of Jesus alone. We were meant to be involved in each other’s lives, helping each other, serving one another, loving one another, & encouraging one another.
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