Life Together

When someone angers you, the prospect of revenge may seem sweet.  However, Jesus challenges his followers to respond differently.  Reconciliation will always be more satisfying than revenge.  // Pastor Tom

Salt was highly valued when Jesus walked the earth because of its ability to preserve foods.  Jesus calls his followers, "the salt of the earth."  Christians are the answer to the world's spiritual, moral decay.  // Pastor Tom

Through the Beatitudes, Jesus challenges His followers to take their relationship with God to the next level. //Pastor Tom

Jesus knew what today's great communicators also know.  The first words spoken to a group are important.  The opening words set the tone for everything that follows.  Look at the first statement Jesus speaks in the Sermon on the Mount - and see how His opening words are essential to start and continue a relationship with Christ.  // Pastor Tom Murray

Pastor Tom Murray.  There was tension between the religious elite and John the Baptist when Jesus arrived on the banks of the Jordan River.  Jesus took a side when He was baptized in water.  In life's big and routine decisions, we also have an opportunity to stand with Jesus.

Backsliding is becoming entangled in a sin from which God has previously set you free.  Returning to your Heavenly Father is the prescription for restoration after a backsliding diagnosis.

It would be foolish to stand in front of a mirror for 30 minutes, look at your messy hair, unbrushed teeth, snot in your nose - and do nothing about it.  It is even more foolish to hear or listen to God's Word - and not take action based on what your Heavenly Father speaks to your mind and heart. // Pastor Tom Murray

You cry out in desperation and distress, "Lord, help!"  As God is faithful to hear our petition, may our desire increase to give Him praise.  Pastor Tom teaches from Psalm 107.

We may settle for peace on the outside while enduring torment on the inside.  Kind words can be used to cover up jealousy, envy, bitterness and frustration.  Join the conversation about the remedy for these emotions that can lead to hatred.

These are two questions people have been asking for centuries as they consider their desires and life direction.  We wrestle with the questions as we consider our own future.  See how God responded when a discouraged, defeated community asked: What do we do?  Where do we go? // Pastor Tom Murray

What we say to the next generation has a direct effect on their spiritual trajectory.  Intentionally, regularly tell the next generation what you want them to remember. // Pastor Tom

Ron Diaz laid unresponsive in an emergency room hospital bed. "He died for three minutes," a nurse told his wife, Mia.  With her husband clinging to life, Mia prayed boldly for God's restoring power.

Live like your days are numbered - because they are. God gives life.  Be intentional with the precious time He gives this side of eternity.

The stakes are high when there is an opportunity to share that Jesus gave his life to rescue people from evil.  The Apostle Paul tells believers that this is a message we must communicate clearly, compassionately, and correctly.  // Pastor Tom Murray

A passionate marriage is often easy to start and challenging to sustain.  Find lasting joy through pursuing qualities that flow through the Song of Solomon like commitment, desire, faithfulness, physical attraction, and friendship.  Pray for these qualities to grow in couples you know.

There are life situations that bring on confusion, doubt, frustration and anger.  God offers tangible evidence to demonstrate that He is not absent in the crisis. God displays that He cares deeply about your circumstances and restoration.  // Pastor Tom

When we first walk through the doors of a church, it is usually easy to express why we made the choice to show up.  Over time, we can lose sight of the reason we are in a community of Christ followers - increasing the risk that we will walk away from our valuable faith family.  See how God desires to speak to you and work through you in your church. // Pastor Tom

Experience freedom from the futile cycle of trying to be good enough for God - and the fruit that comes through allowing the Holy Spirit to lead, counsel, advocate, comfort and help you from the inside out.  // Pastor Tom

Worship Pastor Dan Wootton shares this teaching about God's love through the lens of the Law of God vs. Law of Man.

Our Heavenly Father offers to equip you to thrive in a world permeated with the consequences of sin.  There is a peace, confidence, and endurance in Him that brings joy - even in the face of life's most difficult problems and trials.