Have you ever tried to earn something that was meant to be received as a gift? For many people, that’s how they see the Ten Commandments, or the “Ten Words” as they are called in Jewish tradition. They see them like a ladder to climb in order to reach God. But what if the commandments
Author: Gary Combs
THE EXODUS CROSSING
Have you ever felt trapped? Like your past was chasing you… and your future looked impossible? That’s exactly where Israel found themselves in the book of Exodus — standing between Pharaoh’s advancing army and the waters of the Red Sea. This Sunday, we continue our 12-week journey through THE STORY: How the Bible Explains Everything with Part
THE STORY
Every one of us is trying to make sense of our lives. Why are we here? Why does beauty exist alongside so much brokenness? Why do we long for justice, love, and meaning — and yet struggle with guilt, suffering, and death? Scientists search for a “Theory of Everything,” a single explanation for how the
The Joy of Generosity: Why We Give
2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NLT) “You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’ And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.”
IT GRIEVES ME TO CONSIDER…
It grieves me to consider that on this 24th anniversary of 9/11 that terrorism is not only a foreign enemy, but it is us. Evil is among us. It always has been. But today it feels more obvious. In recent days, we’ve heard news of school shootings in Minneapolis, MN and yesterday in Evergreen, CO.
THE DANGER OF COMMUNICATION: ANGER
Family Talk Series | Sunday, August 3, 2025 | Ephesians 4:25–29 Let’s face it: every family deals with anger. Whether it’s a sharp word spoken in frustration or a cold silence that lingers after an offense, anger touches every home. But it also touches every church family. In fact, one of the greatest dangers to our communication—both
New Series Begins This Sunday: “FAMILY TALK”
“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15 ESV). What if the goal of communication wasn’t just to be heard—but to become one? This Sunday, we’re launching a new 4-week teaching series called “Family Talk.” In a world where communication is often loud but
DON’T MISS THE FINAL MESSAGE ON KINGDOM LIVING!
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24 (ESV) After sixteen weeks of walking verse by verse through the greatest sermon ever preached, this Sunday we’ll hear Jesus’ final words in the Sermon on the Mount. If
REMEMBERING A GREAT EXAMPLE OF WHAT LOVING OUR ENEMIES MEANS…
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:43-45 NLT). As I was studying for this week’s sermon for our Kingdom
DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR PASSION WEEK
“And he said to them, ‘I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer’” (Luke 22:15 ESV). This coming Sunday begins what many Christians call Holy Week or Passion Week. It is called “Passion” week because of its connection to the Greek word πάσχω (pas’-kho), which means to feel heavy emotion or passion,