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Have you ever wondered how Jesus responds to us when we fail? Listen in as we look at the story of Peter’s failure and redemption recorded in John’s Gospel. Instead of discarding Peter, Jesus healed, redeemed, and recommissioned Peter. The beauty of this story is that it is not just about Peter, it’s also about how Jesus responds to us when we fail. 

Ever wonder how Jesus feels when we doubt? Listen in as we look at the story of Jesus and Thomas in John 20. Doubt can be a healthy part of our faith journey if handled well. When you find yourself doubting one important question you need to ask is, “Do I want this to be true?” 

This year's Easter message explores the power of Jesus' Resurrection, not just as a one-time event, but a continual reality for the life of a believer. Justin explores the universal problem of sin and how it separates all of us from God while highlighting Jesus' sacrifice on a cross and how it offers hope, breaks the power of sin, and provides a chance for a new beginning for all who will "confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead..." 

On Sunday we looked at John 12 as a way to answer the all-important questions of, “Who is Jesus?” While there may be no shortage of opinions on this question today, the writers of the New Testament and Jesus himself make it very clear that he cannot be labeled a mere man, a good teacher, or just a prophet. His words and actions on Palm Sunday show he believed he was the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of God, and the savior of the world. 

This Sunday, we celebrated St. Patrick's Day with Irish music, and Albie shared the story of Saint Patrick.

This past Sunday, Justin finished part two of a message series on generosity. We looked at "3 Biblical Postures in Financial Giving" from the pattern of several church plants in Macedonia from the New Testament. From 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, we learn that because of the immeasurable grace of God, followers of Christ are free to give generously as an act of worship and expression of the heart to their local church.