Acts 8:18-25 Simon, his Sin, and Salvation
Pastor Brett Peterson
What happens when someone wants the power of God but misses the heart of God? In Acts 8:18–25, we encounter Simon the sorcerer, who attempted to purchase the gift of the Holy Spirit with money. Through Peter’s strong response, we discover an important spiritual truth: God’s gifts cannot be earned, purchased, or manipulated—they are received […]
Acts 8:4-8 Samaria, Sukkot, and Salvation
Pastor Brett Peterson
And now, in Acts 8, the gospel is about to cross a line it has never crossed before. Not into Judea. Not into another Jewish town. Into Samaria — the place no Jewish preacher would go. The place where the hatred ran so deep that the disciples once asked Jesus to call down fire from […]
Luke 18:31-34 God’s Rescue Plan for Mankind
Pastor Brett Peterson
Jesus did not come to earth merely as a great teacher, a moral example, or a prophet—He came as our Savior and Redeemer. He came on a rescue mission!!!! His mission was clear: to rescue us from sin, death, and the grip of the enemy. From the moment sin entered the world, humanity was held […]
Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Pastor Brett Peterson
In this parable, Jesus contrasts two men—a Pharisee and a tax collector—who go to the temple to pray. The Pharisee represents the religious elite, confident in his own righteousness, while the tax collector is a despised public sinner, aware of his unworthiness before God. Jesus tells this story to those who “trusted in themselves that […]
Christmas and Hanukkah – The True Meaning of Both
Pastor Brett Peterson
Christmas is not about Santa Clause, it is not a fairy tale, it is His-story! It’s all about Jesus! And Hanukkah is all about Jesus and the Church! So take a deep breath, relax, and join us for a journey into the true meaning of Christmas and Hanukkah. The Light of the World – God […]
Salvation by Faith or Salvation by Fate? Luke 10:22
Pastor Brett Peterson
Daisy vs Tulip. The great debate. And in a world filled with uncertainty and turmoil, it is essential to turn to the unchanging and unwavering Word of God to find hope, purpose, and direction. Today, we gather here to explore a profound truth that is woven throughout the pages of Scripture, a truth that speaks […]