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Feelings Vs. Faith

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 30, 2026

A look at feelings vs. faith

Feelings vs. Faith 1 Kings 19:1-10 May 31, 2026'[ I believe there’s often times a tension between what we feel and what we believe. It’s easy to confuse the two. How many times have you said, “I feel this is what we should do?” When really it should be “I believe or I think this is what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Alive Again - Asking And Questioning

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 14, 2026

Finding Jesus as we ask and seek.

Alive Again: You Can Be Honest John 20:24–29 May 17, 2026 You’ve heard of the saying . . . fake it until you make it. Have you ever done that? Have you ever faked it? But what does that really mean? Are we supposed to be phonies and hope that nobody notices? It’s like that when people ask us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Alive Again - Reaching For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 14, 2026

What happens when we step in faith and reach out to touch Jesus.

Alive Again: When You Reach Mark 5:25–34 May 10, 2026 Mother’s Day can be a rather complicated day. For some, it’s a day of gratitude. For others, it’s more complicated. For some, it carries joy . . . for others, it carries loss, longing, or even silence. And here’s what I know — and this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

Alive Again: Coming Out Of The Shadows

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 27, 2026

Paul calls us to let go and embrace the power of the Holy Spirit

Alive Again: You Don’t Have to Live Empty John 20:19–22 April 26, 2026 For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about letting go of the past. It’s kind of like a mantra for Paul . . . you’re a new creation, get rid of the past junk in your life. Put it to death and put on the new life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Alive Again - 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 18, 2026

Are we really alive in Christ, or living as if we are dead

Alive Again: What Are You Still Holding Onto? Colossians 3:5–10, Romans 6:11–13 April 19, 2026 As I was thinking about this message, I had a disturbing thought. I’m really serious about this, and I think this is how many of us live, without even realizing it. I’ll unpack this after I say it. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10, Romans 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Alive Again - 1

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 18, 2026

Are we living life alive in Christ?

Alive Again: You’re Not Who You Were Colossians 3:1–4 April 12, 2026 Of all the holidays, I love Easter the most. It’s a day I look forward to. It’s filled with so much power and majesty. We celebrate it. We sing it. We dress up for it. We shout it out - - - “He is risen!!” And for a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

While We Slept

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 31, 2026

A Good Friday Message . . . while we slept, Jesus went to the cross

Good Friday (Community worship) While We Slept Matthew 26:36-46 April 3, 2026 Have you ever been so tired, that you couldn’t wait to go to sleep? There’s lots of reasons that happens. In fact, the other day, I looked at Debbie and said, “I can’t believe it’s only 8:30, it feels like 11 PM.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

They Killed The Son The Wicked Tenants)

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 28, 2026

A look at the parable of the Wicked Tenants.

They Killed the Son Matthew 21:33–46 March 29, 2026 There are moments in life when something’s happening right in front of us … and we don’t see it. Someone says ‘did you see that?’ And you’re like ‘who, what, where?’ It happens. But there are other moments which are different. When we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Coming Home

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 14, 2026

Another look at the Prodigal Son

“The Cost of Coming Home” Luke 15:11–32 The Prodigal Son There are few stories Jesus tells that feel more familiar than today’s. There’s family dynamics. There’s parenting issues, kid issues. Life issues. There’s greed. Anger. Disappointment. For most of us, we’ll see some aspect of us and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance To Joy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 26, 2026

Using Psalm 51 to lead us to Communion

Repentance to Joy Psalm 51 – Communion March 1, 2026 NOTE: For this worship, we moved communion to early in our worship, as opposed to being the final part of our worship. As a result, I start by letting them know what we're doing as I move into the message. As you can see we’re doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Worship!!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 21, 2026

Looking at who we are called to be.

Awakened Worship Psalm 95:6–7 John 4:23–24 February 22, 2026 Let me ask this question . . . if you were to assess your own personal wake up meter, kind of like a spiritual wake up thermometer . . . . what would it be? I mean, are you here physically, but that’s it? If you’re worshiping online, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes On The Lord

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 14, 2026

Looking at our vision for 2026.

Eyes on You! 2 Chronicles 20 Feb 15, 2026 Most text messages we receive are about the day to day minutia in our lives. Generally, we’re checking in with one another. Which is good! And sometimes we receive text messages which lead us to be a bit more introspective. Does that happen with you? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vision 2026

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 17, 2026

Awakening ourselves to God in 2026

Awakened: Coming Alive in Christ Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:1–4 January 18, 2026 Last week, we prayed a simple but dangerous prayer. “Lord, awaken my heart.” And for some of you, you felt it. You maybe prayed it again during the week when you felt yourself drifting. Maybe there was a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Vision 2026

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 9, 2026

Beginning of a series about our vision for 2026

Vision 2026 January 11, 2026 I’ve always thought I’ve been pretty open and honest with you about myself. And this year, I’d like to up that a bit. I want you to know more about my thoughts, longings, desires and whatever I sense God placing on my heart. That’s why every week, as long as I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Revelation 2:2-4, Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Outsiders - Shepherds (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 13, 2025

Looking at the ways God comes into our lives, as He crashes our stories.

“When God Crashed Our Story” Luke 2:8-20 December 14, 2025 Have you ever ended up somewhere you weren’t supposed to be? Maybe it was getting lost. And to make matters worse, you didn’t even realize you were going the wrong direction. Suddenly, something just didn’t make sense. Anybody willing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist