Please join us for worship this morning and hear a message from Pastor Robert Barnes. An order of service with sermon notes may be found here.
Sermon Tag: <span>America</span>
“Making it Through ‘This Present Darkness'” (Rated PG-13 for challenging spiritual content)
These days people often feel one of two basic types of “spiritual needs”. Some people hunger to hear a word of hope that will help them to forget everything that is going on in the world and focus on Christ. Other people need words that challenge and provide direction for facing the demonic forces that...
If We Want This To Stop
I apologize for the quality of this video because I am on vacation and away from my usual “studios”, but in the aftermath of Wednesday’s riots I want to offer some thoughts about how we can live in these divided times in hopes of being a part of the solution and not the problem. And...
Why Give Thanks?
Thanksgiving is said to be a uniquely American holiday because it commemorates the faith and trust of the religious pilgrims who helped found America. That said, many Americans wrestle today with questions like, “Is God truly worth giving thanks to?” and “Is America worth giving thanks for?” If you care about such questions then why...
Walking with Christ through “the valley of the shadow of anger”
In just a few short weeks America will be choosing their next round of leaders, and as everyone knows our country is angry and divided. If you sometimes feel your blood pressure rising in ways that go beyond medical science’s ability to control, then why not invest 10 minutes of your life on this little...
God, Nation and Race: Session 7 – ‘Til We All Have Faces”
America is currently suffering through a time of much anger, pain and frustration. We insult one another, hurt one another, and sometimes even kill one another; all without seeing our common humanity. If your soul is aching over this reality, then you are invited to spend ten minutes, considering what is wrong with the world...
God, Nation and Race: Session 5 – Rising Up Above Politics
If Christians are going to transcend the many problems that divide our nation and stunt our progress, we must find a way to do our duty as citizens without being absorbed into partisan politics. If this is something that is important to you, then you are invited to spend 19 minutes of your life, remembering...
God, Nation and Race: Session 3 – Did American Christians see straight when they looked at slavery?
Today as Americans wrestle with questions about our nation’s heritage as it pertains to race; many Christians are asking about the American church’s heritage. If this is a question that you struggle with, then join us this week as we ask the question, “Did Christians in America see straight when they looked at slavery?” Speaker:...
God, Nation and Race: A Christian Look at the Issues that Challenge Americans Today – Session 2
Sometimes in America we can’t even agree when we actually do agree. If you are interested in learning to do better, then join us this week to consider the Biblical meaning of “systemic racism” and how we can address it in Christian unity. Speaker: Pastor Robert Barnes
God, Nation and Race: A Christian Look at the Issues that Challenge Americans Today – Session 1
This week Pastor Barnes begins a new devotion series, “God, Nation and Race: A Christian Look at the Issues that Challenge American Today”. Here is a note about today’s installment: All of us are aware that America is currently experiencing a turbulent and angry time. If you are struggling with how to face the future...
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