Talks

Is Jesus Fact, Fiction, or Something More? Join us for our special Guest Service, designed particularly for those who don’t regularly attend church. As we take a short break from our series in 1 Samuel, we turn our attention to one of life’s most important questions: Who is Jesus? In this thought-provoking message, Pastor Chris explores a question that has been asked for centuries: Was Jesus simply a legend, a myth, or a fairy tale? Or is He truly who He claimed to be, the Son of God come in the flesh? Pastor Chris examines the evidence and challenges us to consider the claims of Christ for ourselves. Join us as we explore this fascinating subject together. And as Pastor Chris concludes his message with these simple words: “You decide.” Link for todays reading https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2PE.1.16-21.ESV Slides available in notes box below

Bible Overview Session 4 | Heroes, Kings and a Heart for God Join us as Pastor Chris takes us through the fourth session of our fascinating Bible Overview series. In this session, Chris explores some of the Bible’s best-known characters and traces God’s unfolding plan through their lives. Along the way, we arrive at what could be considered one of the high points of the Old Testament. Our reading comes from 1 Kings 8:22-30, 54-61, but many other passages and characters are covered as we journey through this remarkable part of Scripture. The session concludes with a surprising challenge that remains relevant for God’s people today. Yet another engaging and thought-provoking overview of the Bible that helps us see the bigger picture of God’s story. Link for todays reading https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1KI.8.22-30.ESV https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1KI.8.54-61.ESV Slides available in notes box below

Today we continue our series in 1 Samuel with a reading from 1 Samuel 7:3-17, entitled Samuel’s Leadership. In this passage, after years of struggling with false gods and divided loyalties, the people of Israel finally turn back to the one true God. Join us as we explore Samuel’s faithful leadership, Israel’s repentance, and the powerful lessons this passage holds for us today. Todays reading https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1SA.7.3-17.ESV Slides available in notes box below

This week, Pastor Chris continues our fascinating series of Bible overviews with Session 3, taking us into the opening chapter of Exodus. In Exodus 1:1-14, we see the growth of God’s people in Egypt and the beginnings of the oppression they faced under a new Pharaoh. As the story unfolds, we’re reminded that even in difficult circumstances, God’s purposes continue to move forward. Join us as we explore this important passage and discover how the opening of Exodus sets the scene for one of the Bible’s greatest stories of redemption. 📖 Today’s Reading (ESV): Exodus 1:1-14 Slides available in notes below If you find this study helpful, please like, subscribe, and share with others.

What happened when the Ark of the Covenant was captured by Israel’s enemies? In this week’s message, Pastor Chris continues our journey through 1 Samuel with a fascinating look at chapters 5:1-7:2 in a talk entitled “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” As the Philistines discover, possessing God’s Ark is very different from controlling God’s power. These dramatic chapters are filled with surprising twists, powerful lessons, and a remarkable reminder that the Lord cannot be defeated, contained, or manipulated by anyone. And yes, the famous Indiana Jones film gets a fascinating mention along the way! Join us as we explore one of the most intriguing sections of 1 Samuel and discover what it still teaches us today. Today’s Bible Reading: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1SA.5.ESV slides available in notes below