He Shines Through Us Lead Pastor Tim McConnell Today's Passage 2 Thessalonians 1:1–5, 11–12 Paul, Silas and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:2 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3...
Coming Back to the Truth Nathan Richards, Director of Family Ministries Today's Passage 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5 So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens. 2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in...
Rejoicing Comes in the Morning John Goodale, Pastor of Caring Ministries Today's Passage Psalm 30 1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.2 Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you...
How do you feel God's love? Is it through the beauty of creation? Quiet time alone with God? Reading the promises of Scripture and feeling hope restored? Is it through others? My pastor used to say, "God's greatest gifts come wrapped in flesh." He meant both the birth of Jesus, but also every...
God's Agenda Michael Thornton, Pastor of Discipleship Today's Passage 2 Timothy 3:10–17 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 11 persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch...
The Holy Spirit's Refinement Matt Holtzman, Minister of Care and Worship Today's Passage Acts 14:21–22 21 They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging...
Living for an Eternal Kingdom Lead Pastor Tim McConnell Today's Passage 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 50 I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We...
Obedience Is Not Perfection Junior McGarrahan, Pastor for Adult Education Today's Passage Philippians 3:12–21 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers...
God's Forever Commitment Greg Hartnett, Director of Evangelism and Young Adults Today's Passage Psalm 136 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.3 Give thanks to the Lord of...
Don't Turn Aside Lydia Lockhart, Pastor of Mission Engagement Today's Passage 1 Samuel 12:20–25 20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. 21 Do not turn away...