May 7
2019
Is Growth the Goal of the Church?
Growth in numbers is often a sign of a healthy church. But, is that the measure we should use to determine success. We look at what the Bible says.
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A Disciple's Journey: The Call.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Call, Pastor Micah begins the series in Genesis 12:1–9, where God calls Abram to leave everything familiar and follow Him by faith. Like the first step on a long road, discipleship begins with surrender—trusting God’s voice more than our comfort. This article invites readers to hear the call of Christ, step out in obedience, and believe that every journey of faith begins with a promise.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Believing.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Believing, Pastor Micah walks through Genesis 15:1-6 and shows how the life of discipleship begins not with striving, but with trusting. Like Abraham standing under a starlit sky, we’re invited to believe God’s promises even when we cannot see the outcome. This article reminds disciples that faith is not about having it all together, but about resting in the righteousness God provides through His covenant grace.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Covenant.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Covenant, Pastor Micah explores Exodus 19:1–8 and unpacks how God forms His people through covenant—not just to rescue them, but to set them apart. Like climbers gathering at the base of a mountain, Israel is called to draw near, listen, and commit to the journey ahead. This article invites disciples to see their identity as God’s treasured possession and to respond with wholehearted worship and obedience.
Keep Reading A Disicple's Journey: The Map.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Map, Pastor Micah explores Deuteronomy 6:1–9 and shows how God gives His Word not just to inform our minds but to guide our lives. Like a well-worn map handed down on a dangerous journey, Scripture anchors disciples in love, truth, and daily obedience. This article challenges us to treasure God’s Word not just personally, but in our homes, where the next generation learns to walk the journey too.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Fellowship.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Fellowship, Pastor Micah walks through Ephesians 4:1–16 to show that discipleship is not a solo project but a shared life. Paul calls believers to walk worthy of the gospel by pursuing unity, using their gifts to serve, and growing into maturity together. This article reminds us that Christ saves us into His body, and every part matters for the church to grow in love.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Mission and the End
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Mission and the End, Pastor Micah walks through Acts 1:6–11 to anchor the church between two certainties: the risen Jesus will return, and until He does, His people live as Spirit-empowered witnesses. This article calls disciples to trust the Father’s timing, depend on the Spirit’s power, and keep their eyes fixed on the King who is coming.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Drift.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Drift, Pastor Micah walks through Judges 2:6–19 and reveals how spiritual drift begins—not with rebellion, but with forgetfulness. Just like in a story where heroes lose their way by trusting themselves, we often drift by slowly replacing God with other loves. This article calls disciples to examine their hearts, confess their idols, and return to the mercy of a God who never stops pursuing His people.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Fruit.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Fruit, Pastor Micah opens Galatians 5:16–26 to show that real change is not achieved by effort but grown by the Spirit. Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit and calls disciples to walk by the Spirit in everyday life—so love, joy, peace, and the rest become the natural outflow of union with Christ.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Call of the King.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Call of the King, Pastor Micah opens Matthew 4:18–22 and shows how Jesus calls ordinary people into an extraordinary mission. On the Galilean shore, fishermen dropped their nets at the King’s voice and found a new purpose. This article reminds disciples that Christ’s call still comes today—demanding surrender, redefining identity, and sending us out with the gospel.
Keep Reading A Disciple's Journey: The Armor.
In A Disciple’s Journey: The Armor of God, Pastor Micah opens Ephesians 6:10–20 and shows how disciples stand firm in a world of spiritual warfare. Paul does not call us to fight in our own strength but to be clothed in Christ, armed with His truth, and sustained by prayer. This article reminds believers that the battle is real—but so is the armor, and so is the victory of our risen King.
Keep ReadingMay 1
2019
Church Membership, Part 4
When we think we are ready to join a particular church, we should ponder the following questions.
Apr 23
2019
Church Membership Part 3 Why join a church?
There are positive reasons why a Christian should be part of a local church.
Apr 17
2019
Church Membership Part 1
In this first of three parts on church membership, Pastor Jay considers whether the idea of church membership is a biblical idea.
Apr 17
2019
Church Membership Part 2
Today we consider some bad reasons to join a church.
Mar 13
2019
The Marks of a Healthy Church
Over the course of two Sundays, we will talk about the defining marks of a true and healthy church.
Feb 27
2019
Conversion--The Response to the Gospel
A gospel-centered church calls men and women to respond to the gospel. Conversion is that desired response.
Feb 18
2019
Gospel-Centered Church
We describe ourselves as a gospel-centered church. But, is that more empty hype or is it a real thing to which we aspire? Can we give that any definition?
Feb 12
2019
What is the Gospel?
We explore the most basic definition of the gospel.
Jan 28
2019
Do We Need The Church?
In this blog, Pastor Jay discusses why a believer needs to be part of a local church.