Blessed are the Hungry

Blessed are the Hungry

Living God’s way is no guarantee to an easy life but Jesus does say that those who pursue righteousness will be satisfied—or filled—in this life and in the one to come. What does it look like to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:6
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
February 8, 2026
Blessed are the Meek

Blessed are the Meek

We spend so much energy trying to force things to go our way. But when we trust that our future is secure in God's hands, we don’t have to grasp for control. We’re free to live with quiet strength and trust — the kind of life Jesus calls meek.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:5
Bobby Rau
Bobby Rau
Associate Pastor of Community Life
February 1, 2026
Blessed are Those Who Mourn

Blessed are Those Who Mourn

What does it mean to be blessed in the midst of grief? In Matthew 5:4, we see how God transforms our mourning into grace—meeting us personally, shaping us faithfully, and giving hope that is both present and eternal.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:4
T. Anderson
T. Anderson
January 25, 2026
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

The very first words of Jesus’ most famous sermon are a powerful summary of the good news Jesus came to proclaim; and to accept them we must recognize just how desperately we need God.
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5:3
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
January 18, 2026
Living as Children of the Kingdom

Living as Children of the Kingdom

The Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most famous passage of Jesus’s teaching—and for good reason! What do we need to know in order to equip ourselves to get the most out of our reading and study of these words of Jesus?
Flourishing in the Kingdom
Matthew 5-7
Guest Speaker
January 11, 2026
We Depend on God Through Prayer

We Depend on God Through Prayer

Prayer is vital to the Christian life and to the life of our church. As we enter into a New Year we commit ourselves afresh to seeking God’s face and expressing our dependance on Him through prayer.
Prayer Action Plan
Ephesians 5:18-21
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
January 4, 2026
Gratitude Sunday

Gratitude Sunday

Practicing gratitude provides all kinds of benefits to us as people, and the end of the year is a perfect time to reflect on the blessings of God in 2025. What are you grateful for?
Luke 17:11-19
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 28, 2025
The Prince of Peace

The Prince of Peace

Peace is a word that is used a lot around Christmastime, but true peace seems elusive in the world. What does it mean that Jesus came to be the Prince of Peace, and how do we access that true peace?
What Child is This?
Isaiah 9:6-7
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 24, 2025
The Greatest King

The Greatest King

We all long for good leadership. But whether it is our boss, teacher, or politician, they all fall short. Thankfully, Jesus fulfills all of our longings as the eternal king of kings.
What Child is This?
Isaiah 9:6
Bobby Rau
Bobby Rau
Associate Pastor of Community Life
December 21, 2025
The Lamb of God

The Lamb of God

Mary Had a Little Lamb is a popular nursery rhyme that has nothing to do with Christmas but is actually an apt description of what happened when Jesus was born, given that Jesus would be called the “Lamb of God” who would give his life to overcome sin.
What Child is This?
Revelation 5
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
December 14, 2025

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