The Mountain of Illumination – Matthew 17:1-9 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Opening Prayer Gracious and loving God, you revealed your glory through your Son, Jesus Christ, and called your disciples to listen to him. As we gather, quiet the distractions of our hearts and minds, so that we…
We continue our series, “The Mountains of God,” this Sunday as we begin Holy Week, with Pastor Doug sharing about “The Mountain of Illumination” and the transfiguration of Jesus. While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I…
In The Mountain of Peace, Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ teaching on anger in Matthew 5:21–26 and its impact on our relationships, faith, and witness. Jesus reveals that peace in God’s kingdom begins not with outward behavior, but with confronting anger and contempt in our hearts. Rather than avoiding conflict, we are called to pursue…
The Mountain of Peace – Matthew 5:21-26 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Opening Prayer Merciful God, thank you for bringing us together today. As we open your Word and reflect on the teachings of Jesus, we ask that you prepare our hearts to listen and learn. Help us to…
This Sunday, we continue our series, “The Mountains of God,” with Pastor Doug sharing from the Sermon on the Mount and “The Mountain of Peace.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you…
In The Mountain of Temptation, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Jesus’ testing in the wilderness from Matthew 4:1–11 and the spiritual preparation needed to face life’s most difficult moments. After his baptism, Jesus confronts temptations of appetite, applause, and power—yet remains faithful by grounding his identity and choices in God’s Word. This message reminds us…
The Mountain of Temptation – Matthew 4:1-11 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Connecting Have you ever tried to build a new habit (like eating healthier, exercising, or spending less time on your phone) and found that it was hardest right at the beginning? What made it challenging? The Mountain…
This Sunday, we continue our series, “The Mountains of God,” with Pastor Doug sharing about Jesus on “The Mountain of Temptation” from Matthew 4:1-11. But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” ~ Matthew 4:4 Watch our preview…
In The Mountain of Power, Pastor Joe Greemore brings us to Mount Carmel, where Elijah stands alone against hundreds of prophets of Baal and calls the people of Israel to choose whom they will follow. In 1 Kings 18, the fire of the Lord falls, revealing that true power belongs not to royalty, popularity, or…