Jesus was zealous for true worship, in the temple then and in our hearts now. Just as He turned over tables then so His Spirit is like a fire, clearing our hearts and lives of false worship so we can worship the true and living God. Just as Jesus’ zeal consumed Him, so He gives us zeal to serve, love and reach others Scripture used: I Corinthians 3:10-16; Luke 19:41-48 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Some people welcomed Jesus, treating him with love and gratitude.  Some ignored Him.Some abused Him.How do we welcome Jesus into our homes and our lives?  How does my welcome of Jesus reflect in how I welcome others? Scripture used: Luke 7:36-52; Psalm 116:8-17 Meaningful conversation starters: How am I welcoming Jesus into all aspects of my life? How am I welcoming others? If something needs to change, where I do start? Claire Andrews

Jesus loves us all, even the hard-hearted, prideful pharisees who opposed him. How are we like them, and how are we called to love others who are similar to them? 2 Corinthians 4:7-18; Luke 6:6-11; Luke 7:1-10 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Jesus instructs us to live and love in a way that is not only counter-cultural, but supra-human. It involves forsaking what the world values, and going past forgiveness to a radical self-abasement. How can we live and love like this? Listen and learn! Colossians 3:1-15; Luke 6:20-36 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Jesus’ return home brought incredible conflict, rejection and even attempted murder! What can we learn from what Jesus went through? Scripture Used: Heb 12:1-14; Luke 4:14-30 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Why did Jesus’ begin his ministry with 40 days of fasting and testing in the wilderness, and what can we learn about who Jesus is from this experience? How does Jesus’ time in the wilderness affect us when we find ourselves in periods of “wilderness wandering” throughout our lives? Rev. Chris Meckley Scriptures used: Genesis 3:1-10; Luke 4:1-15; Romans 8:14-17

Is Scripture clear enough for us to understand God? Is it necessary for knowing God and maintaining our spiritual lives? Is it sufficient for obeying Him and receiving the guidance we need? This sermon will address these questions and more. Scripture Used: Deuteronomy 4:1-10; Matthew 13:1-9;18-23 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

What do we mean when we say that Scripture is inerrant? What are many of the reasons people feel that the bible cannot be trusted and ways we can respond to these concerns? Scripture used: 1 Thess 2:1-13; John 5:30-47 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

What do we mean when we say that Scripture is authoritative? Listen in as you hear the four marks of the authority of Scripture: they are self-attesting, the witness of the spirit, their unity and archeological confirmation. Scripture used: Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Dr. Jonathan Tagg

Rev. Dr. Mary McDonald preaches this week on World Missions Sunday Rev. Dr. Mary McDonald