Lent 2026: Grace in the Eremos ~ Place for Deepest Formation

Today, in our time to hear and respond to a message from God’s word, we will reflect on Lent through Psalm 102, highlighting God’s presence in the “eremos,“ the wildness. Lent once again is a wilderness season of reflection, repentance, and reconciliation, inviting us to confront our sin, mortality, and suffering as we journey with…

Lent 2026: Grace in the Eremos ~ Place for Testing and Strengthening

This sermon introduces the season of Lent and the journey we will take as a family of families through the Penitential Psalms this year. Lent is a sacred journey into the “eremos,” the wilderness place of testing, prayer, and dependence on God. Starting with Psalm 6, the first Penitential Psalm, the message explains that Lent…

Spiritual Disciplines ~ Evangelism & Proclamation – How: B.L.E.S.S – Begin With Prayer

Ever wonder why Jesus frequently retreated to pray before His most powerful ministry moments? Our message today unveils how Jesus’ pattern of retreating before movement holds the key to authentic evangelism. Through vivid examples, from military planning to football huddles, we see how Jesus consistently sought the Father’s presence before every major move. This isn’t…