Jeremiah | ch. 40-45Jeremiah

Mark 6:14-52

Our founding fathers rightly chose, “In God We Trust” for our currency. Perhaps they were aware of the danger of trusting too heavily on our...

04/07/18 - 04/08/18

Easter 2018

If Jesus is God, then it changes everything. In the eyewitness accounts of His life we have seen that Jesus has the ability to heal, to forgive...

03/31/18 - 04/01/18

Mark 6:7-29

Mark tells us in 3:14 that “He (Jesus) appointed twelve-designating them apostles-that they might be with him and that he might send them out to...

03/24/18 - 03/25/18

Mark 5:21-6:6

We’re learning more about Jesus (He even has the authority over death)! We really do have the best of both worlds because of our faith in Jesus....

03/17/18 - 03/18/18

Mark 5:1-20

After seeing that Jesus has authority over sickness and nature, we are now confronted with reality of His power over the spirit-world. We are all...

03/10/18 - 03/11/18

Mark 4:21-41

This weekend we have three short stories and a life lesson. In our text, Jesus illustrates for us the impact of simple faith. It will give us far...

03/03/18 - 03/04/18

Mark 4:1-20

Wenn Gottes Wort die Wahrheit ist, dann werde ich es wirklich ernst nehmen! Did you catch that? Coming from me, that top phrase might make you...

02/24/18 - 02/25/18

Mark 3:7-35

I remember a day when my daughter was crying because she didn’t have a prom date and all her girlfriends did. I knew that within two hours a...

02/17/18 - 02/18/18

Mark 2:13-3:6

Jesus calls a hated tax collector to follow him! Are you kidding me? These folks were regarded as the scum of the earth. Imagine someone you...

02/10/18 - 02/11/18

Mark 1:40-2:12

Jesus enters and disrupts our world and begins to create little “pockets of heaven” (Bible Project) everywhere. He makes many unexpected...

02/03/18 - 02/04/18

Mark 1:16-39

Reading through the Gospel of Mark is not unlike reading through a series a well-written blog posts. Mark has something to say—Jesus is the Son...

01/27/18 - 01/28/18

Mark 1:9-15

Jesus Came! What does this mean in fast-paced 2018? He came to show us the way, to affirm us, to test us and to use us. I don’t think we fully...

01/20/18 - 01/21/18

Mark 1:1-8

Can you imagine if all of Lancaster City and County decided to walk north of Harrisburg near Millersburg to be baptized in the Susquehanna? Well...

01/13/18 - 01/14/18

Advance | Healthy Community

Our vision for 2018 includes healthy community life (Advance). Good relationships are hard to come by. Like moving targets, they require effort...

01/06/18 - 01/07/18

The Freedom in Knowing Jesus

We often hear the Christian life described as "knowing Jesus" but what does that really mean? Jesus Himself extends the invitation to intimately...

12/30/17 - 12/31/17

Christmas Eve 2017 | One Name

What are we really celebrating on Christmas Eve? The end of trying to find the right gift, time with family, great food, and perhaps a story about...

12/24/17 -

Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:14

Solomon gives us the conclusion of the matter after musing about his failed life experiment. What is it that will bring me true meaning? Where...

12/16/17 - 12/17/17

Ecclesiastes 9:11-11:6

Advent. Prince of Peace! Why am I not feeling it? Instead of peace, anxious weeds keep sprouting in my mind. Anxiety stems from a combination of...

12/09/17 - 12/10/17

Ecclesiastes 8:2-9:10

Why Advent? During the Advent season we anticipate together the arrival of the Christ-child. It’s good to anticipate. Without the wait, there...

12/02/17 - 12/03/17

Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:1

This is one of the most fascinating passages in Ecclesiastes. Solomon says, “Do not be over-righteous…why destroy yourself?” (v.16a), and...

11/25/17 - 11/26/17