By Pastor Stephen Hess – Have you ever wondered why the date of Easter each year corresponds to the Jewish celebration of Passover? Did you ever notice that when Jesus sat down with his disciples for the “last supper” (Luke 22:7-23) they were not just eating a regular meal, but a “Passover” meal? When we […]
The Gospel of Luke: Good News for Outsiders

By Pastor Stephen Hess – On Sunday mornings we are currently working through the Gospel of Luke and exploring the life of Jesus. I always tell people who are new to the Bible that one of the best places to begin is by reading one of the four Gospels. Reading the Gospels is exciting and […]
gospel of luke, luke, sermon seriesThinking about Islam from a Biblical Perspective

By Pastor Stephen Hess – Sometimes it seems that our culture is less and less interested in questions about faith and religion. However, religion has been one of the most debated topics in our national discussion over the past year. As Islamic terrorism is on the rise, even creeping its way into the west (as […]
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