“Vision Behind the Sermon” on Matthew 4:12-17 by Joe Ellis - Sept. 4, 2022
In his book “Reformation of the Heart,” Dallas Willard talks about how three things are necessary to pursue and achieve a goal. First...
“When Love Peaks & Pitters” on Mark 9:2-13 by Tara Woodward - August 28, 2022
It was one of those midsummer South African mornings, when everyone sits around saying “It’s going to be a lekker day,” which means that...
"Archaeology of the Heart” on Isaiah 58:9-14 by Tara Woodward – August 21, 2022
When some people hear the word “archaeology” the first thing they think of is “Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark.” It sounds epic and...
“The Reason for Self-Control” on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 by Joe Ellis — July 31, 2022
Let me start out with a little review, because today is our last Sunday working through the fruit of the Spirit. This refers to a list...
“Spirit of Gentleness” on Galatians 6:1-5 by Michelle Ellis – July 24, 2022
I want to start by orienting us again to what Paul is describing in the list of the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. They...
“Fruit of Faith” on Hebrews 11 by Joe Ellis — July 17, 2022
We’re continuing this morning to reflect on the fruit of the Spirit — we have been going through the fruits of the Spirit, which are a...
"Foot Washing Reconciliation" on John 13.1-17 by Joe Ellis — July 10, 2022
Before we jump right into this passage, let me first explain why we are reflecting on this particular passage this Sunday. We have been...
“Foolishness in the Kingdom” on Matthew 18:23-35 by Joe Ellis — July 3, 2022
There is a saying that goes — ‘a fool and his money are soon parted.’ I can’t help but wonder if that saying might apply to the king in...
“Peace of Fruit” on Ephesians 2:11-22 by Joe Ellis – June 26, 2022
Imagine a society that has a set of laws that create a huge amount of tension among the people who live in that society. Because of...
“Rejoice Always?” on 1 Thess. 1:1-6, 5:16-18 by Michelle Ellis - June 19, 2022
We’re continuing our series exploring the fruit of the Holy Spirit found in Galatians. There, Paul describes what kind of actions and...