Join us Sunday we continue with chapter 5 of 1 Thessalonians. Peter will begin finishing the letter with his final thoughts to the church. In the midst of expectation for Jesus' return, we cannot forget about the core values of our faith: Love another another, seek peace, and rejoice always.

"And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all." - 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (ESV)

Join us Sunday as we begin the final chapter of 1 Thessalonians! We hope you have been edified and enriched by the words of Paul and the Lord in the book. This week Paul will be continuing to talk about the "Parousia", the 2nd coming of Christ. He will be encouraging us as believers to stay alert, and be ready for, for He may arrive at any time.

" For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness." - 1 Thessalonians 5:5 (ESV)

Join us Sunday as we jump back into the book of 1 Thessalonians. This week we will be finishing up chapter 4. Paul is going to give us some very important information as it relates to Jesus' 2nd coming. You won't want to miss it!

"For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first."

- 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (ESV)

Join us Sunday as we continue with chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians. This week Paul is going to encourage us that part of holy and honorable living as a believer is to be a contributing member of society that doesn't cause trouble for those around them. To be a benefit to those around you, not a hindrance.

"Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another," - 1 Thessalonians 4:9 (ESV)

Join us this week as we start chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians. Up until this point Paul has been building his case about the love he has for everyone in the church of Thessalonica. That he wants them to flourishing in the gospel and in their community. Paul is going to shift this week to encourage his readers to continue living a life that is holy and honorable towards God. 

“For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. "

- 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (ESV)

This Sunday we begin chapter 3 of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is going to be finishing his discourse on how much he loves and adores the Thessalonians. There is nothing that he wouldn't do for them and he truly has their best in mind. May we strive to encourage one another in the same way.

"For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God" - 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 (ESV)

This Sunday we finish up chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians. Paul is going to continue to explain that the message he preaches is entirely from God. He has no desire to please man, but to please God. And one of his motivations is that he loves them deeply and he wants the best for them.

" For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 (ESV)

This week we will be back into our series in 1 Thessalonians. It is clear that the apostle Paul deeply loves his church and he wants them to know they are loved by God. How can we as a church body continue to grow in our love for God and for one another?

Guest preacher and former Glendale Church lead pastor Bryan Schackmann asks the question, "How do you actively find ways to put our hope and trust in God?"

This week, as we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians, we will be starting chapter 2 with Paul's defense of himself and the Gospel.

Join us this Sunday as officially step into the book of 1 Thessalonians. We will be walking through 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. In the beginning of this book we will see Paul's deep affection for this church and how we can imitate that same love for each other

Join us as we begin our new series in the book of 1 Thessalonians. The author, Paul, is going to encourage the community of Thessalonica to remain hopeful as they wait upon the Lord. It is a message we could learn from to this day!

This Sunday Austin will be returning from his paternity leave and will be leading us through Colossians 3:12-17. In this text, Paul is urging the church at Colossae to live a particular way amongst themselves. To live in a community that represents Christ and strives to be like Him.

What if the story of scripture is a story of God drawing nearer and nearer to us? This week, we will culminate this sermon series exploring the promise God makes that God's Spirit dwells within us. 

When God's presence shows up in a thin place, what is God like? What does God sound like? What does it feel like to be near God? This week, we will explore the story of Elijah encountering God and discover who that God is!

When God's presence shows up in a thin place, what is God like? What does God sound like? What does it feel like to be near God? This week, we will explore the story of Elijah encountering God and discover who that God is!

How can we live our day to day life with a greater reliance on the God who is a verb?

This Sunday we have Bryan Schackmann here preaching for us! We are so excited to have him back here after serving as the lead minister for 15+ years. He is a gifted preacher and we are looking forward to hearing the Word of God from him. You won't want to miss it!

What happens when it feels like God isn't present at all? This week, we will explore the writings from the exile, a time in Israel's history when they feared God had abandoned them. And we will ask the question: what do we do when God's presence feels far?

Join us this week as we continue in our new series, "Thin Places", led by Rachel Collins. In the Book of Exodus, God shows up in the wilderness and is present with the Israelites throughout their wandering. God's presence resides in the Tabernacle, bringing a "Thin Place" to the wilderness. What does God's presence in the wilderness teach us about God?

In this sermon series, we will explore stories in the Bible that feature the presence of God, to ask the questions: what does this teach us about God and about ourselves? This first week, we will explore the creation accounts in Genesis 1-3.

Join us Sunday as we come together to celebrate the greatest day in history. The day that took away all of our sins and gave us the hope to be in eternal paradise with our Savior. Thank you Lord Jesus for your death and resurrection.

"‘And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. " - Luke 24:5-6a (ESV)

Join us this Palm Sunday as we finish up the Image of God series by looking at the incredible journey of the apostle Paul. Even our greatest enemies can learn the truth of God and turn towards Him. "‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.' " - Luke 26:14-15 (ESV)

Everyone has the potential to be a "likely" choice for God to use to glorify His name. We are all made in the Image of God, but it is up to us to choose if we are on God's side. He loves us, but He also gave us free will. Let us choose to be closer to Him this week.

Join us this week as we look at another story where Jesus see's the Image of God in someone that others may not. Part of the reason Jesus commands us to take care of those on the margins of society is because people don't recognize them for their inherent value. But everyone is a child of God, both the King and the jester. 

 “And he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.'"
- Luke 8:48 (ESV)

Jesus simplified all of the laws and the prophets into two commands: Love God. Love people. This Sunday, we will be looking at how to better represent the Image of God through love of neighbor in the story of the Good Samaritan. You won't want to miss it!

 “Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”
- Luke 10:36-37 (ESV)

Join us Sunday as we continue in our new series, "Image of God". This week we will be looking at the greatest example of God's image, in His son Jesus. As we will see, Jesus was sent to be the redeemer of humanity, the savior of the world, and the rescuer of humanities likenesses to God.

 “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,  but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. ”
- Hebrews 1:1-3 (ESV)

This Sunday is our final morning in Fruit of the Spirit. We hope that it has been an enriching and encouraging time. When we offer up ourselves to God, He fills us with the amazing qualities of the Holy Spirit. We will be finishing the series with self-control. “ for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

- 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)

This week we will be looking at the Fruit of gentleness. Join us as we dive into what Paul wants to teach us about being gentle in our walk with God and with others. “Brothers and sisters, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore them in a spirit of gentleness” - Galatians 6:1 (ESV)

Join us Sunday as we look at the fruit of Faithfulness. We can be confident in our walk because of God's faithfulness. He is a God that we can trust, who has made promises that he kept and will continue to keep. It is in this reliability of God where we can walk strong and encouraged in our every day lives. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” - Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)

Join us this Sunday as we look at our next fruit of the Spirit, goodness. This may feel like an obvious part of our faith, but being able to grow in our goodness is a crucial part of our walk with God. To show to God, and others, that we treasure Christ, we ought to try to do good.

 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good”
- Romans 12:21 (ESV)