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Apr 12, 2026
After the Resurrection
Series: Easter
Over the 40 days following His resurrection Jesus appeared to multiple people.  There is much we can learn from each of these experiences, as Christ used that time to instruct, to encourage, to challenge, and to commission.
 
Join us as Pastor McLain leads us through a study focusing on seven truths we learn from the post-resurrection appearances of our Savior: 1) Jesus was Really Resurrected; 2) What our Eternal Body will be Like; 3) The Bible is Christ-centered; 4) The Mission of the Church; 5) The Continuing Presence of God; 6) The Place of Israel in God’s Plan; 7) Jesus will Return.
 
 
April 12, 2026
Selected Scripture
 
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  • Apr 12, 2026After the Resurrection
    Apr 12, 2026
    After the Resurrection
    Series: Easter
    Over the 40 days following His resurrection Jesus appeared to multiple people.  There is much we can learn from each of these experiences, as Christ used that time to instruct, to encourage, to challenge, and to commission.
     
    Join us as Pastor McLain leads us through a study focusing on seven truths we learn from the post-resurrection appearances of our Savior: 1) Jesus was Really Resurrected; 2) What our Eternal Body will be Like; 3) The Bible is Christ-centered; 4) The Mission of the Church; 5) The Continuing Presence of God; 6) The Place of Israel in God’s Plan; 7) Jesus will Return.
     
     
    April 12, 2026
    Selected Scripture
     
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  • Apr 5, 2026The Suffering Servant, Our Savior
    Apr 5, 2026
    The Suffering Servant, Our Savior
    Series: Easter
    When God sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins, it was not some last-ditch effort to fix things; God wasn’t caught by surprise, being forced to make a hasty decision. It was planned from the beginning. In Gen. 3:15 God already showed that His plan was to send a Savior for humanity. The Apostle Paul explains in 1 Cor. 15:3-4 that Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection all took place, “according to the Scriptures.”
     
    This morning I want us to look back at single chapter of Isaiah, and a prophecy which was written over 700 years before the life of Christ. In Isa. 53 God explained what He was going to do to bring salvation to humanity, and some of the details that would be involved.  
     
    Our passage is neatly divided into 4 paragraphs of 3 verses each. The conclusions that we can draw from each of these paragraphs include: 1) The Savior Was Scorned by Those He Came to Save; 2) The Savior Was Punished for Sins as Our Substitute; 3) The Savior Suffered Willingly and Silently; and 4) The Savior’s Sacrifice Was Fully Satisfactory.
     
    Jesus bore our sins to bring us God’s offer of forgiveness.
     
     
    Isaiah 53:1-12
    April 5, 2026
    Easter Sunday
     
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  • Mar 29, 2026A Love without Limits
    Mar 29, 2026
    A Love without Limits
    Series: Easter
    What would it be like to hear from someone who dined with Jesus just days before His crucifixion?  What would he tell us about the woman who brought the perfume to anoint Jesus with?  And, how does her gift relate to what Jesus was about to do for us in going to the cross?
     
    Join us as we enjoy a dramatic presentation of the truth of Matthew 26:6-13.  What we discover is that it all has to do with love.  Jesus showed us the greatest example of a love without limits in laying His life down for us.  The woman's gift demonstrated that she loved the Lord without limits.  Our calling is to do no less.
     
    Love the Lord without Limits.
     
     
    Matthew 26:6-13
    Mar. 29, 2026
     
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  • Mar 22, 2026Fighting the Good Fight
    Mar 22, 2026
    Fighting the Good Fight
    Series: 1 Timothy
    There are a number of places in Scripture where God calls us to strive for peace, and to demonstrate gentleness and meekness.  At the same time, however, He calls us to fight.  We saw how God equips us for the spiritual battle when we studied the Armor of God from Ephesians 6.  But, our fighting is to be done in the right way, and about the right things – we are to fight the good fight.
    As we finish our study of 1 Timothy this morning we see Paul penning his final thoughts to Timothy.  These last 3 paragraphs of the letter leave us with 3 final instructions: 1) Honor God by Obeying His Calling; 2) Follow God’s Wisdom on Handling Worldly Wealth; and 3) Guard the Truth and Stand Firm in the Faith.
     
    Pursue Christlikeness and be a blessing to others as God has blessed you.
     
     
    1 Timothy 6:11-21
    Mar. 22, 2026
     
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  • Mar 15, 2026Enough is Enough
    Mar 15, 2026
    Enough is Enough
    Series: 1 Timothy
    Strive to be content & considerate, while avoiding conceit & needless controversies.
     
     
    1 Timothy 6:1-10
    Mar. 15, 2026
     
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  • Mar 8, 2026Ready for the Fight – Communications Link with Our Commanding Officer
    Mar 8, 2026
    Ready for the Fight – Communications Link with Our Commanding Officer
    Paul does not equate prayer to anything the Roman soldier possessed.  I suppose if we were to try to compare it to something, it might be like the radio a police officer carries.  That is their vital link to dispatch and to their commanding officer.  They receive information regarding their next call for service, and they can also use it to call for additional backup when needed, among other things.  
     
    Prayer is the means by which we convey our needs to our Lord, and it is also the means by which He communicates His answers to us. It is a 2-way sort of thing.  In Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul first offers some instructions on prayer: 1) What We Can Pray For; 2) When We Can Pray; 3) How We Are to Pray; and 4) Who We Can Pray For.  Then he follows this up by taking his own advice, asking the Ephesian Christians to pray on his behalf.
     
    The point is simple - PRAY!
     
     
    Ephesians 6:18-20
    Mar. 8, 2026
     
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  • Mar 1, 2026Ready for the Fight – Gear Up: Sword of the Spirit
    Mar 1, 2026
    Ready for the Fight – Gear Up: Sword of the Spirit
    Whether it is some sort of skill or even a sport, anyone who wants to become an expert at something must practice, practice, practice.  You keep doing it over & over until it is second nature.  That musical instrument, sports equipment, or weapon becomes an extension of your own body.
     
    As we come back into our study of the Armor of God this morning, Paul finally introduces our offensive weapon.  All the pieces of armor we’ve discussed so far are intended for defensive protection, though they do protect us when we are on the offensive too.
     
    God gives us one primarily offensive weapon – the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.  As we familiarize ourselves with our weapon and its use, we’re going to do 3 things: we’ll look at 1) The Weapon Itself; we’ll discuss 2) Why Paul Calls the Word of God a Sword; and we’ll consider 3) How We Use this Sword.
     
    Take hold of the Word of God and proclaim it in the power of the Spirit.
     
     
    Ephesians 6:17b
    Mar. 1, 2026
     
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  • Feb 22, 2026Ready for the Fight – Gear Up: Helmet of Salvation
    Feb 22, 2026
    Ready for the Fight – Gear Up: Helmet of Salvation
    Helmets are an important safety consideration when one decides to go out for a ride.  Not everybody decides to wear one, however.  Some objections are that it messes up your hair, that it’s uncomfortable, or that it looks silly.  But, what’s worse, helmet hair, or a bloodied and bruised noggin?  It takes so little to cause a head injury.  Yet, plenty of people ride around with an unfastened helmet, one that doesn’t fit, or no helmet at all.  I guess they just hope they don’t hit their head.  My hope and expectation is that the helmet will do what it’s supposed to do and protect my head if I hit it.
     
    Hope and expectation are also directly related to the spiritual helmet God provides us with His Holy Armor – the Helmet of Salvation.  The salvation possessed by Christians gives us a confident hope and expectation for what lies ahead in our eternal future.  In our study today we are going to seek to answer 3 questions about this piece of the Armor of God: 1) What is the Helmet of Salvation?  2) What Does the Helmet of Salvation Do for Us?  3) What Do We Do with the Helmet of Salvation?
     
    Christian, let God’s assurance of your salvation give you the hope and confidence to withstand Satan’s attacks.
     
     
    Ephesians 6:17a
    Feb. 22, 2026
     
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  • Feb 15, 2026Ready for the Fight: Gear Up – Shield of Faith
    Feb 15, 2026
    Ready for the Fight: Gear Up – Shield of Faith
    Faith is much more than just intellectual agreement.  It is easy to say that you believe in something or someone, and a completely different thing to put that faith to the test by living it out.
     
    In Ephesians 6:16, Paul speaks of faith as the next piece of God’s armor which we need to take up, and he describes it as our shield.  The 3 things I want us to consider as we look at this piece of armor are: 1) True Biblical Faith Serves as Our Full-Body Spiritual Shield;  2) Make Sure Your Shield of Faith is Ready for the Fight; and 3) Know How to Wield Your Shield. 
     
    Put your whole faith in God, trusting Him to be your greatest protection against Satan.
     
     
    Ephesians 6:16
    Feb. 15, 2026
     
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  • Feb 8, 2026Ready for the Fight – Gear Up: Footwear – Gospel of Peace
    Feb 8, 2026
    Ready for the Fight – Gear Up: Footwear – Gospel of Peace
    An article came out shortly after the Northridge quake years ago highlighting the most common injury seen in folks afterwards – it was lacerations to their feet.  People jumped out of bed or ran outside barefooted and cut themselves up on broken glass and other debris.  Footwear is important.  Shoes protect our feet, giving us better stability and traction. 
     
    In much the same way that shoes are important to our daily routines, spiritually, footwear is also an important piece of the Armor of God.  In Ephesians 6:15 we read that the Armor of God includes footwear, defined as, "The preparation of the Gospel of Peace."  There are 3 things we need to define as we seek to understand this aspect of our spiritual armor: 1) What is the Gospel?  2) What is True Peace?  And, 3) How Does the Gospel of Peace Prepare Us for the Spiritual Battle?
     
    Let God’s peace prepare you to stand firm and share the Good News with others.
     
     
    Ephesians 6:15
    Feb. 8, 2026
     
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