Sermon of the Week

In today's episode, Pastor Bob Ellis shares an amazing story of obedience and faith that can teach us the meaning of being a follower of Jesus.  Simon was probably feeling defeated after working in vain all night, but Jesus came and showed him what he required of his disciples. The miracle that followed changed Simon's life forever!

Today's episode is the last message of the "Blueprint for the Church" sermon series. Join us as Pastor Bob Ellis explores the relationship between the church and the culture. Should the church avoid topics that are not religious? Should it just limit itself to reaching people within its four walls?  

With today's episode, Pastor Bob Ellis starts the new sermon series: "Blueprint for the Church: The Book of Acts."  In this episode, he explores the place that the Holy Spirit had in the early church and the place it has in our church today.

In today's episode, Pastor Bob Ellis talks about the Kingdom of God, which Jesus spent 40 days talking about, after his resurrection. What is the Kingdom of God? What should our attitude be about it? Join us to explore this today!

In today's episode Pastor Bob talks about the Easter Story: the gospel story. This story has been shared for hundreds of years. How did this story start getting shared? Who were the people trying to stop its spread? Listen to find out about these and other questions! 

In today's-Palm Sunday-episode, pastor Bob explores how Jesus interacted with his disciples. He asked to help him and the expansion of his kingdom. How do we understand Jesus "needing" help when he is God himself? What is our role as his followers? Join us to explore these and other questions today!

In today's episode, Pastor Bob Ellis closes the "Understanding Generosity" series with a powerful story of generosity. In John 19, we read about Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus who decided to give Jesus the burial due to a king. This decision entailed great risk, requiring them to  be bold in their faith . Join us as we explore how being followers of Jesus that are all-in, results in exceptional generosity. 

Last week we explored the story of the widow who was generous with Elijah, sharing all that she had. As the story continues, the widow's young son dies and now Elijah has an opportunity to repay her generosity. What is his response in the face of this apparent tragedy? We invite you to listen to this episode by Pastor Bob Ellis, from his message series: "Understanding Generosity."

On this second episode of the "Understanding Generosity" series, Pastor Bob explores how the gospel-or good news-is a message of generosity.  Join us to listen to the incredible story of a woman who had every reason to close her hand and dismiss generosity but chose to believe in her God and provider. Her actions had incredible repercussions and still do today as we are inspired to be generous like she was. 

Today's episode is the first sermon of the "Understanding Generosity" Sermon Series. In this series, Pastor Bob Ellis explores the story of a generous young man whose actions blessed over 5000 people. His seemingly "simple" gesture can teach us some important lessons about generosity. Join us for this new sermon series!

How do we know God loves us? How is peace connected to love?Join us as Pastor Bob addresses these and other questions through the study of John 16. In this passage, which includes one of the last conversations Jesus had with his disciples before he was killed, Jesus speaks of the new life they can now live through faith in him.

Have you had a day when it was hard to believe in the love of God for you? Job had such a day. Actually, he had several such days. His life was turned upside down, but his response is shocking. Listen to this episode to study Job's story as we seek to understand God's love for us in difficult times.

Does God love us? If so, how do we know? In today's episode, Pastor Bob looks at the famous words of Jesus about God's love: "For God so loved the world...". He goes on to explain what the word "so" means in this passage and  what that means for us. Join us as we start the "It's About Love" sermon series!

In today's episode, Pastor Bob Ellis continues with the month's theme of "Prayer and Fasting." He explores the passage in Hebrews where the author encourages the christians to approach God, to hold on to hope and to encourage one another in the faith. Join us today and be encouraged by God's word!

In this episode, Pastor Bob Ellis continues his month-long focus on Prayer and Fasting. Today, he speaks of the first-century Antioch church dedication to seeking God and his will. One of the results of their dedication was receiving direction from the Holy Spirit regarding Saul and Barnabas. These two men would become great workers for the Kingdom of God. Their work was not easy; they faced the enemy many times.  The story of one of these encounters is told in Acts 13. Join us today as we explore that story and what it takes for the church to face the enemy.

In today's episode, Pastor Bob describes an event that dramatically shaped the story of Israel to the point of even changing their calendar: the Passover.  Today, let's look not only to the future, but to the past: join us in exploring the lessons we can find as we start a new year!

In today's episode, Pastor Bob explores the famous words of Jesus: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." Join us for a discussion of what this passage teaches us about prayer and the heart of God.

In this episode, Pastor Bob talks about one of Jesus' names: "Wonderful." What's the meaning of this name? Why was it given to Jesus, hundreds of years before he was born? Join us in exploring these and other questions!

In today's episode, Pastor Bob explores the relationship between the promise given to Jeremiah and its fulfillment in the book of Luke. More than 500 years before Zechariah prophesied, Jeremiah had been given a message from God about a time in the future, when he would lift a Savior and King. This is what Christmas is all about!

Has God done something for you? What is your response to his doing? Join us today as Pastor Bob explores what Jesus did for a demon-possesed man, and what his response was. 

In today's episode, Pastor Bob explores Jesus' priesthood. What does is the meaning of Jesus being a priest?  What kind of priest is he? What does it mean for us? Join us in exploring this important concept form the book of Hebrews.

Is there a labor shortage in God's mission? Or, is there a different problem? In today's episode, Pastor Bob explores the words of Jesus: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Join us in our study of these words and the message of Jesus for his followers!

Who is Jesus? What is his place in creation? Join us today as Pastor Bob answers these and other questions through the study of this passage.

How does God call us to live and work on His mission? Is is all about speed? Maybe it is about strength or wisdom? In today's episode, Pastor Bob explores what the Apostle Paul said about this topic in the letter to the Corinthians. Join us to talk about synergy within the Church today!

In this episode, Pastor Bob shares the story of Apostle Paul's visit to Athens. The Athenians were religious and open to new ideas, yet, they did not know the God of Paul; the God of Israel, the one who calls himself "the only True God." Join us in exploring Paul's conversation with them. How did he introduce his God to them? What can we learn from his approach to sharing the good news?

In this episode, Pastor Bob explores God's faithfulness. Can God betray us? Do we need to do something to earn his love or faithfulness? Join us to explore this topic today!

In this episode, Pastor Bob explores the story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. What does it mean to be a servant according to Jesus? What is the example he gave us? How do we struggle with wanting to be celebrated now? Join us as we consider these questions today!

As Christians, we are called to live a righteous, godly life. But, how can we live such a life in the middle of struggles and dark valleys? Paul might be giving us the key in this passage: "contentment". What is contentment? What is its role in the life of a Christian? Join Pastor Bob as he explores these questions in today's sermon.

What do you think you deserve from God? Does he owe you anything? Pastor Bob takes us through the book of Colossians chapter 3, considering what we want from God and what he says about our wants and our worth. Join us for this episode!

In today's episode, Pastor Bob looks at the story of King Jehoshaphat, one of the "good" kings of Judah (now Israel). Despite King Jehoshaphat's faith, he made a big mistake when he ignored God's command, and allied with an "evil" king. What did he do when he was confronted? Did he change his path? Was he forgiven?  Join us as we  look for insights from this story, to grow our own faith. 

Are you going through a storm in life? Maybe not a big one, but a small one? A small storm, big enough to stir up doubt or fear in you? In today's episode, Pastor Bob speaks of a literal storm that Jesus's disciples went through during their time with him. As their boat took on water, their faith shook and their desperation grew. "Jesus! Don't you care that we are sinking?" He did care, and his response  can still encourage us today, as we face our big and small storms. 

In today's episode, Pastor Bob studies the response of the church when it faced persecution in the first century. When the apostle Peter was placed in prison,  the church prayed earnestly for a miracle; and a miracle happened! Is this what our church looks like today? How is our church wavered from its original faith? Join us as we consider how is "not the first time" the church struggles!

In this episode, Pastor Bob looks at the longest game ever, played by humanity and God. Studying the book of Isaiah, we can picture humanity playing a "game" of hide-and-seek with the Creator who has always tried to find them, and draw close to them.  Are you playing this game with God? Have you been running away from him? Or, are you seeking him instead? Join us today and consider these and other questions!

In today's episode, Pastor Bob examines the meaning of the famous verse: "  I can do all things through him who strengthens me," and also the not-so-popular verses right before it. In these verses, Paul talks about the power of contentment, and specifically, contentment with little. Why does our culture struggles so much with contentment? How can we grow in this area? Join us today!

What do you want to be said of you at the end of your life? In this episode, Pastor Bob considers this question, and what the Bible says about the purpose of life.  He takes some time to explore the life of King David and what was said of him hundreds of years after he died. Are there some lessons we can take from King David? How should we live if we want to live a life filled with purpose? Join us to explore this and more!

In today's sermon, Pastor Bob takes a famous Bible passage and uncovers the beautiful image of God as the shepherd, ready to care for his people.  Are you feeling exhausted today? Are you feeling weak? Join us in today's episode and be comforted by God's invitation to be his "sheep" and be led to a place of rest and strength. 

In this episode, Pastor Bob speaks about the lamp of God: the Bible. Why is the Bible referenced as a lamp? What is the role of the Bible in the life of a christian? Join us to consider this today!

Pastor Bob continues with the "Summer Sonlight" Series; and on today's episode, he looks at one of Jesus' miracles: the healing of a deaf/mute man. This is not only the story of a miracle but an example of God's unpredictability. Miracles might be unpredictable by nature, but Jesus' response probably puzzled the people who witnessed the miracle as well as readers today. Join us in exploring what Jesus' unusual response might tell us about God and how this relates to our walk as Christians. 

Today Pastor Bob studies Jesus' response when asked why he would willingly face danger and evil.  Jesus said:   “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Anyone who walks in the daytime will not stumble, for they see by this world's light.  It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light.” -John 11:9.What is the meaning of these words? What does light have to do with the way we choose to live? Join us to study this passage today!

Continuing our "Summer Sonlight" Series, Pastor Bob explores what Jesus says about the light and what our relationship to it should be, as christians.  We invite you to join us and take Jesus high call to walk away from darkness, in the narrow path of light. 

The Bible compares the truth of God to a light shinning brightly. But this light can be hidden. Have you ever felt it was difficult to share your journey of faith or the light inside of you? Have you ever felt like you were hiding it? Join us in listening to the words of Jesus in the book of Matthew as he encourages his followers to let their light shine!

With this episode, we start our new sermon series: "Summer Sonlight," in which Pastor Bob explores what the Bible says about light. We start by exploring the way light symbolizes direction in our lives. When we lack light, we lack direction. In today's sermon, Pastor Bob looks at Bible verses that can reassure us that God wants to speak to us and help guide our steps. Join us in looking at the role of the Bible as a guiding light for our lives!