This will be my last post. Friday and Sunday I will give my last two sermons at Mountain View. They will be the most important I have ever given, not just because they are my last, but because of their subject matter. Jesus’ death and resurrection are...
Without Friday, Easter Sunday doesn't make sense. Like a punch line without a joke, it falls flat. Â Without Sunday, Good Friday isn't that good. It's a tragic ending that confirms the futility and finality of death. Together, they are the good news story we all need. Many...
Everyone loves a comeback. It's why we watch when our team is down. Â We believe they can come back to win. The darkest night ends at sunrise. Spring comes back to defeat winter every time. Green is breaking through on the hills right now. Wildflowers are starting...
We opened our new church home two years ago on Easter to packed crowds. Last year we shot a video in the parking lot with no crowds but more viewers then we would have had in person. This year we are primed for a comeback. The...
Symbols are important, and they definitely are important in the Bible. The Cross is probably the strongest symbol in the Christian Bible. It symbolizes God's love and ultimate sacrifice for us. Today, Pastor Todd walks us through some symbols in the Bible and how they...
Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame,...
Holy Cow, what an amazing opening weekend we had! From passing our inspections Thursday, our team had one day to turn a construction site into a functioning church facility. That night was the first time we got to try out the new sound, video and...
