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Wait, the Spirit!

This week, Pastor Dennis Allan taught through Acts 1:1-11. Katie Long read our passage; view it by clicking here. In these first eleven verses we find a resurrected Jesus presenting Himself to people to help convince them of His resurrection, giving an intensive forty-day class… Read More »Wait, the Spirit!

Priests, not Magicians

Pastor Dennis Allan walks us through the final week of our “mini-series” focused on the three passages in the New Testament where Jesus cries. In Hebrews 4:12-5:8 we’re encouraged, like Jesus, to approach God in prayer with confidence. But, not primarily so that we can… Read More »Priests, not Magicians

God Isn’t Angry

Pastor Dennis Allan walks through two passages in the Gospel of Luke where Jesus is patient, grace-filled, forgiving, and grieved regarding the sin of His people. In these two passages we begin to discover we aren’t haunted by an angry God; we’re pursued by a… Read More »God Isn’t Angry

Unlikely Evangelists

In the third week of our Advent series, Amanda Wagner leads a conversation focused on the story of angels appearing to shepherds, declaring the birth of Israel’s long-awaited Messiah. Shepherds are a group of people essential to Israel’s spiritual observance, and yet are systematically excluded… Read More »Unlikely Evangelists

Our Humble King

In the second week of our Advent series, Julia Allan focuses on Luke 2:1-7 and the humble arrival of Jesus as a baby born to Joseph and Mary in the small town of Bethlehem. Our humble king isn’t born in a palace, but in alongside… Read More »Our Humble King

Sabbath Rest

Mitch Young, a member of Garden City’s Servant’s Council, focuses on our need for sabbath and rest. As we move into the Advent season, posturing ourselves to experience Jesus in a new way in this season, we need to think differently about the pace of… Read More »Sabbath Rest

The Inclusive and Just Temple

This, as we celebrated our one-year anniversary as a faith community, Pastor Dennis walked through Mark 11:11-17 (NIV). It’s the story of Jesus entering the temple in Jerusalem and turning over tables. But, this story isn’t really about Jesus confronting merchants for buying and selling… Read More »The Inclusive and Just Temple

Jesus and Bartimaeus

Jesus and the disciples continue on the way to Jerusalem where Jesus encounters a blind man named Bartimaeus. Through this healing story Jesus continues to demonstrate to His followers the realities of spiritual blindness. This healing encounter is almost a plea from Jesus to His… Read More »Jesus and Bartimaeus

Wealth is a Liar

Pastor Dennis Allan teaches through the story known as “The Rich Young Ruler,” as recorded in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus and His disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and Jesus is continuing to teach them the ways of the Kingdom. Jesus makes it… Read More »Wealth is a Liar