Have you ever wondered if God judges you based on your worst moments? Or perhaps you've questioned whether your best days truly define who you are in God's eyes? These are profound questions that touch the heart of our faith journey and our understanding of divine grace. Watch the Whole Thing Here! - Sermon on Demand Can We Really Judge Someone by Their Best or Worst Day? Remember the story of my son's nico on his first and second day of school. On his very first day of kinde

"Reframing the Story" John 1:1–14 Preached by Pastor Melanie Ruta While I was away caring for Melissa as she continues to heal from knee surgery, our congregation was invited into a deeper, quieter Christmas reflection through Pastor Melanie Ruta’s sermon, Reframing the Story . Rather than retelling the familiar scenes of Bethlehem, she guided us into John’s Gospel—a text that asks us not simply to remember Christmas, but to understand it. Listening to Rev. Melanie's Sermon o

Life rarely unfolds the way we expect it to. Just when we think we have everything figured out, circumstances change, challenges arise, and we find ourselves needing to pivot in ways we never anticipated. The story of Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus in Matthew 2 offers profound insights into how we can navigate uncertainty while staying faithful to God's leading. Watch the Sermon Demand - Click Here When God Speaks Through Dreams and Circumstances In Matthew 2:13-23, we see God

Have you ever wondered why some moments fill us with an inexplicable sense of joy that goes beyond simple happiness? The story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-56 reveals something profound about the nature of true joy and how we encounter God's presence in unexpected ways. Watch the Sermon on Demand - Click Here When Joy Becomes Contagious Picture this scene: Mary, having just received the angel's announcement about her pregnancy, hurries to visit her relative Eliza

Peace isn't what most of us think it is. We often imagine peace as quiet moments with a cup of coffee, empty houses where we can read without interruption, or picturesque villages where nothing disturbs our tranquility. But what if peace is something entirely different—something more active, purposeful, and transformative? When Fear Meets Faith: A Lesson from 30,000 Feet Back in February 2017, I was on a plane caught in a snowstorm. The turbulence was so bad the lights went o

The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas can feel like an emotional whiplash. We move from gratitude around the dinner table to Black Friday chaos, then straight into the stress of holiday preparations. Right in the middle of this seasonal madness, Advent arrives with a gentle whisper: slow down, stop, pay attention, watch. Watch the Lesson on Demand - Click Here What Does It Mean to Watch for God? Two biblical stories from our Advent readings reveal an important truth abo

Life has a way of putting us under pressure. Whether it's a difficult relationship, financial stress, health challenges, or unexpected circumstances, we all face moments when we feel squeezed by life's demands. The question isn't whether these moments will come—it's what will be revealed when they do. The Orange Juice Principle What happens when you squeeze an orange? You get orange juice. It's that simple. No matter how hard you squeeze, you'll never get apple juice from an

In a world filled with uncertainty, destruction, and constant change, it's natural to seek knowledge and power to protect ourselves. We want to know when bad things will happen so we can prepare. We want signs and warnings. But what if there's a better question to ask than "when" and "what"? Watch the whole thing on Demand - Click here What Happens When Everything Falls Apart? Jesus spoke to his disciples about the beautiful temple, adorned with precious stones and gifts dedi

In a world obsessed with being correct, Jesus offers us a different perspective. When religious leaders tried to trap Him with trick questions, His response reveals a profound truth about what truly matters in our faith and relationships. Watch the whole lesson on demand - click here What Did the Sadducees Really Want? The Sadducees weren't genuinely seeking truth when they approached Jesus with their complex question about marriage and resurrection. They presented a scenario

Prayer is more than just asking God for things we need. It's the spiritual air we breathe as followers of Christ, positioning us to see God's presence and work in our daily lives. Through the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8, Jesus teaches us two essential truths about prayer that can transform how we approach our relationship with God. Watch the whole lesson on demand - click here Understanding the Persistent Widow's True Character The widow in Jesus' parable i

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