What About the Cross?
The cross of Jesus as the centerpiece of the atonement and our reconciliation with God has never been an easy matter to understand. “If God required all that torture, blood, and pain for his beloved son, how does it square with a loving God? If you’re seeking clarity and meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion, just follow the historical events as they are reported, and then ask some basic questions about human behavior, the circumstances of Jesus’ death, and God’s involvement in it:
Hopeless Without God
For most of us hope means “I hope so,” or “It would be nice if,” or “I don’t really know, but I’m hoping, maybe
God Will Never Forsake You
We are currently going through the letter of 2 Peter and in it Peter teaches us how to discern between false preachers and teaching. Additionally, he wants to remind us constantly of the Good News and for us to remember that God is true, reliable, and forever. Why do we need reminders? We need to be reminded of the Gospel daily, weekly, and monthly—every chance we get for our entire lives. And an important way to do that is to be in
Easter – Weekly Invite – 1 April
It's Easter! This Sunday, we are excited to get together to worship and thank God for the most spectacular event in the history of the world. Pastor John will be preaching on "Resurrection Changes Everything." Bring your praises, prayers, and requests and let us place them at the feet of God and expect the impossible from him. Easter Celebration Following Worship: For our celebration following our worship service, please bring either a savory or sweet finger food to serve 10-15
Weekly Invite – Palm Sunday – 25 March
Family Sunday: Every other last Sunday, we designate as Family Sunday to celebrate our time together as a church family. Children, youth, and adults join together to participate in different events and activities. This Palm Sunday, we will watch an excellent, profound, but simple, film—the retelling of Jesus’ life, from his birth to his resurrection. Join us as we experience the impact of Jesus’ life on many and on us. "Perspective Changes Everything" - To listen to and read Philipp Meinecke's
Perspective Changes Everything
by Philipp Meinecke Perspective is a funny thing, isn’t it? At least, it can be at times. Get two people together and have them share their perspective on any given issue and things can turn from humorous to frightfully divisive real quick. Perspective is not really something static, either – at least from the human perspective. Your perspective may be subject to change over time as you grow older, gain more life experience, or if the situation demands it. How do
Courageous Leadership: Fully Embracing God’s Call On Our Lives
A sermon by Philipp Meinecke Courageous Leadership: Fully Embracing God’s Call On Our Lives from Precept Ministries Germany on Vimeo.
James Bond and the Impossible Christmas
I love watching James Bond movies because he always gets into the type of situations that make you think, “How could he possibly escape this one?” When the bad guys throw James Bond out of the aircraft without a parachute, I’m thinking what most others in the theater are thinking as well: What now? Yet even though we can’t imagine a single way out of his jam, we’re confident that Bond will somehow be okay. For one thing, it would make
An Unusual Invitation—Debunking Christmas…
…Finding the True Story Amidst All the Religious Fluff by Philipp Meinecke It’s Christmas season and, depending on your family’s traditions, you are probably in the midst of preparing for December 24 or 25 respectively. Cookies have been baked, the house has been decorated, candles have replaced regular LED lighting throughout the house, family pictures have been taken, ugly sweater contests have been won, and the debate on whether or not you should buy a “real” tree this year has probably also
When You Feel Lonely
Living away from your home country is exciting—new places and experiences! However, as we get closer to the holidays, sometimes things around us seem more foreign than ever, even the language appears more difficult to comprehend. As we go through new trials and challenges, we long for the comfort of “home,” and we miss our friends and familiar places. The next door neighbor to whom we went when we needed someone to comfort or pray with us is not there,
