Kim Bos’ message, based on John 21: 1-19, is the second in the series, “Hidden in Plain Sight.” The three things Jesus offers Peter are the same three things Christ gives us: blessings, opportunities to serve, and redemption. If you would like to hear her message, contact the church at 231-798-2181 or lakeharbor@aol.com. Watch “Jesus […]
This is the first of four messages in the new series, “Hidden in Plain Sight.” We’ll see that the truth and joy of resurrection are confirmed as the disciples see Jesus again and believe. Jesus meets them where they are and guides them in next steps. Beyond seeing him and believing, he speaks to them […]
The reality and possibility of resurrections doesn’t hit right away. There’s some silence, disbelief, confusion, and questions that come before the full understanding that death isn’t the final word. After focusing on the daily realities of temptation, doubt, fear, and anger, and after thinking about our devotion to and hope in Jesus, we experience joy […]
Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of praise from an excitable crowd. They call him the “King who comes in the name of the Lord” with the hope that he will save them from Roman rule. But he had warned them all along that his call wasn’t what they expected, and his hope was in God […]
“Inside Service” Thursday, March 24 at 7:00 pm Jesus is clear that to follow him means to be a servant. Join us as we recall Jesus’ encounter in the Upper Room with his disciples; we’ll celebrate communion and wash feet. Everyone is welcome at the communion table. Wear footwear that is easily removed if you […]
How far would we go to show our love for Jesus? Pastor Mary’s message is based on John 12: 1-8, the story of Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume. To read it, click here.
The prodigal son or the loving father? What about the angry older brother? This parable of Jesus is the most well-known, but why? The challenge of seeing ourselves in this family might be easy, but the idea that the father shows the son mercy isn’t easy to grasp. Mercy is God not giving us what […]
The people talking to Jesus had witnessed tragedy. People had died suddenly and unexpectedly. They had questions, but Jesus speaks of repentance. Repentance literally means “to turn around,” as in a 180-degree turn! Every day is an opportunity to turn from sin and walk with God, but we struggle to claim our sin and believe […]
Faith is sometimes described as a journey. For Abram, it was a journey into the unknown where he trusted God that God’s promise will be fulfilled and truly depended on and believed God. Just like Abram, going with and depending on God brings new life. We can be sure of God’s faithfulness, but how do […]
Temptation is a part of life. Because Jesus became fully human, he understands the world in which we live – the temptations and the trials. However, because Jesus is divine, he will set us free from past failings and by grace, help us overcome temptation. Today’s message, is the first in the Lenten series, “From […]