Book: Luke
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Meet Jesus – Part 11
There’s nothing distinctly Christian about loving people who love you. Christian love is exceptional: it demonstrates love for enemies. Join us as we contemplate one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus to faithfully live out. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Luke 6:27-36 and Christian love… 1) The exceptional nature of it 2) The…
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Meet Jesus – Part 10
“And they lived happily ever after.” Why do so many fairy tales and children’s stories end this way? God put that desire in us. We long for “happily ever after.” We hope it’s true. Someone is going to get an ending like that. Who? Join us to find out. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at…
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Meet Jesus – Part 9
What do you think will give you contentment? What will provide you the satisfaction you long for? The answer to that could be a lengthy list. But most, if not all, items on that list will disappoint in the end. We settle too easily for secondary things. So what won’t disappoint? Join us and find…
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Meet Jesus – Part 8
Some people have the perception that Christians are spoilsports. Perhaps we are. But people never said that about Jesus. If anything, they accused him of having too much fun. Is that the Jesus you know? Join us and come meet Jesus. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Luke 5:33-39 and: 1) The atmosphere he encourages…
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The Carols of Christmas – Part 3
Who is Parson Brown? What is figgy pudding? Why are we telling scary ghost stories? Some of our favorite Christmas tunes have strange language in them. When we sing a song like “O Holy Night”, there shouldn’t be any mystery as to what we are declaring. It contains the best news you’ll ever hear. Brian…
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The Carols of Christmas – Part 2
“Peace on earth” shows up on Christmas cards and wrapping paper, but if that’s what Jesus was supposed to bring, how do we explain the bloodshed of the 20th century? And what does “veiled in flesh the godhead see” mean? Or what’s up with this reference to “sun of righteousness?” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”…
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The Carols of Christmas – Part 1
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” is one of the oldest Christmas carols we sing, but have we ever understood what “ransom captive Israel” or “Dayspring” or “rod of Jesse” means? Join us as we familiarize ourselves with this hymn filled with hope for a bright future! Brian Dainsberg, looks at Isaiah 35; Luke 1:76-79; Isaiah…
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The Prodigal – Part 1
Many of us know what it’s like to watch someone we love run from God. In a word, it’s painful. Through the helplessness, we claw and scratch for ways to bring them back. But there are no easy answers and no shortcuts. In the end, we have to trust God knows what He’s doing. Join…
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Meet Jesus – Part 7
“I’m not worthy to be a follower of Jesus Christ.” Has that thought ever crossed your mind? There is good news if it has. Jesus doesn’t pigeonhole you into who you currently are. Rather, he sees in you the potential of who you can become. That’s worth celebrating! Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at Luke…
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Meet Jesus – Part 6
“I think when God wants to play a really rotten practical joke on you, he grants you your deepest wish.” – Cynthia Heimel We are easily duped into thinking getting our deepest wishes will satisfy. Celebrities of all walks of life will tell you otherwise. Jesus refuses to play this rotten joke on us. He…