Pastor Quinn • February 11, 2024

A Time to Plan

Our God is a planning God. He created the world with the plan to live with humanity in perfection, but when sin ruined this world, God immediately announced his plan to send a Savior thousands of years in advance: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head and you will strike his heel" (Genesis 3:15).


Throughout Scripture we see time and again that our God makes very specific plans. We give our best to God when we plan. You could even say that to give God our best, planning is necessary. Proverbs 21:5 says, "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." Of course, anything good that comes from our planning is still solely because of God's blessing. Proverbs 16:9 says, "In their hearts human plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." God's people are planning people. As we plan, guided by God's Word, making use of our reason and logic, we ask God to bless our plans to his glory.

Imminent Arrival of the Emmanuel

By Pastor Quinn • December 21, 2025
Emmanuel is an important person. “Emmanuel” means “God with us.” It was a special name given to Jesus already 700 years before he was born. Who is with us when Jesus is with us? God himself. God became a human being in a special way, becoming truly human but remaining God.  God is still with us. We encounter him in a special way when we gather with two or three others in worship. He is so near to us that the thrill of anticipation is almost unbearable. Let it wash over you as you celebrate Christmas this week.

Imminent Arrival of the Messiah

By Pastor Quinn • December 14, 2025
The Messiah is an important person. “Messiah” is the same word as “Christ” or “Anointed One.” He is someone who has been anticipated for a long time. Now we look at a time when his arrival is imminent! The historic Christian Church gave Latin titles to each Sunday. They titled the Third Sunday in Advent “Gaudete,” which means “Rejoice!” As we reach the midway point of Advent, we ask Christ to empower us to do just that. We rejoice because God fulfills all his promises in Jesus.

Imminent Arrival of the Judge

By Pastor Quinn • December 7, 2025
The judge is an important person. You stand when he enters the courtroom. What he says must be obeyed. If you are the one on trial, his determinations make a big difference in how your life will continue.  You might be quite nervous if the judge is about to arrive. John invited people to turn their nervousness to repentance. He says that the arrival of the Judge is imminent, and the kingdom of heaven is near! You are invited to hear John, repent, and believe the good news of the coming Savior.
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