Monthly Archives: June 2025

2 Peter 1 shows that every step of discipleship—faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, and godliness—ultimately blossoms into mutual affection and, finally, agape love. Affection roots us in family-like care; agape chooses costly, Christ-shaped sacrifice that reveals Jesus to the world. Today’s message invites us to practice love where it feels hardest and to keep taking the next faithful step, trusting that as we grow we will reflect the Savior’s heart and offer a witness that brings life to our homes, churches, and communities.

Pause the summer rush and hear Christ’s gentle call: “Be with Me.” This message invites us into the sacred rhythm of godliness—presence before performance, formation over frenzy, love in action. Like Mary at Jesus’ feet, we begin by abiding; through unhurried practices of silence, Scripture, Sabbath, we are slowly reshaped into His likeness. From that deep well springs everyday compassion that turns ordinary moments into acts of grace. Trade hurry for holy intimacy this season and discover a life rooted, restful, and radiant with Christ’s love.

On this Father’s Day, Pastor Dave Page reflects on perseverance—the essential ingredient that turns faith into forward motion. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and Philippians 2, we’re reminded that the Christian journey is a long race run shoulder-to-shoulder with Jesus, cheered on by a cloud of witnesses. Repentance lightens our load, baptism marks our new life, and the Father’s love lifts us when we stumble. Choose one place to push through and invite someone to run beside you; God’s grace empowers every step. Keep going—Christ has already won the prize.

Pentecost celebrates a living, transformative encounter with the Holy Spirit that empowers believers to live a Spirit-led life. This sermon reminds us that true power comes from aligning our hearts with God through self-control—a fruit of the Spirit that protects us from temptation while building our spiritual defenses. As we embrace the Spirit’s guidance, we gain the strength to overcome cravings and challenges with discipline, intentionality, and hope. Let us walk daily in the Spirit’s power, cultivating self-control to shape lives that echo God’s love and purpose.