Weekend Messages

Stories – they inspire us, challenge us, and shape our perspective on life. No one understood the impact of a well-told story better than Jesus! He often used stories to connect with His listeners and teach spiritual lessons. In this series, we invite you to explore three stories from the greatest storyteller in history – and discover timeless truths for our lives today.

August 10
The Friend at Midnight
Vincent Estill
How would you respond to a knock on the door at midnight? Would you ignore it? Would you answer? Jesus used this unexpected scenario to teach us about prayer, inviting us to boldly and confidently approach Him. Come and hear from guest pastor Vincent Estill as he shows us that we can trust that Jesus always hears us and responds, no matter the hour.

August 17 | Communion
Seeds and Weeds
Jon Rychener
Jesus liked to use the imagery of agriculture to teach spiritual truths. In one particular story, He highlighted a common problem we all face - weeds! We all know that weeds can multiply quickly and overrun a field or yard. In the same way evil tends to spread and multiply like a weed. Why is this? And how should we respond? Let’s learn about the weeds of evil in our world and what we can do about them.

August 24 | Lake Baptisms
Buried Treasure
Jon Rychener
X marks the spot! There’s something intriguing about a treasure hunt, and Jesus knew it! Join us as we dig into this captivating story and discover what Jesus considered to be the greatest treasure of all.