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The Garden of God
In this message, The Garden of God (Revelation 22:1-5), Pastor Doug Scalise shares the powerful hope of the Bible’s ending: a glorious garden where God’s presence brings healing, joy, and eternal life. From the river of life to the tree of life, we discover how God’s promises of restoration and…
The Garden of Resurrection
In this Easter message from our Gardens of God series, we explore the garden tomb where Mary Magdalene encounters the risen Jesus and hears Him call her by name. Just as the story of humanity began in a garden, the resurrection invites us into a new beginning—moving from the tomb…
The Tomb in the Garden
On Good Friday, we reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice through the lens of a garden — a place of growth, grief, and hope. This message explores the roles of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph of Arimathea at the cross and in the tomb, and what they reveal about our own faith journey.
The Garden of Betrayal, Again
Maundy Thursday Service, April 17, 2025, 7:00 p.m. In this Maundy Thursday message, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the Garden of Gethsemane as the second major garden of betrayal in the Bible—where Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and abandoned by His disciples. Drawing parallels with Eden, the sermon highlights how…
The Garden of Prayer
In this message, we reflect on the contrast between Eden and Gethsemane—two gardens, two choices. While Adam and Eve chose self-will, Jesus chose surrender. Through Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, we learn the power of obedience, the importance of prayer in trials, and the path to redemption through trusting God’s will.
The Garden of Love
As part of our Gardens of God series, this sermon explores the beauty, intimacy, and sacredness of love as depicted in Song of Songs 4:12–5:1. Using the rich imagery of a flourishing garden, we uncover biblical wisdom on love, faithfulness, and nurturing relationships—whether in marriage, friendships, or the church. Discover…
The Garden of Second Chances
Explore Genesis 3:20–24 and the theme of second chances through the story of Adam and Eve. Reflect on God’s mercy, redemption, and grace—see how failure isn’t final, and how God lovingly restores us. A message of hope, faith, and new beginnings.
The Garden of Shame
Have you ever had a moment or a time in your life where you wanted to hide from God or from another person because of something you said or did? This Sunday we continue our series on the Gardens of God, in Genesis 3:7-13, where we hear that God goes…
The Garden of Betrayal
In this week’s sermon from our Gardens of God series, we explore the tragic moment in Genesis 3 when humanity chose to trust its own desires over God’s perfect provision. From the lush abundance of Eden to the heartbreaking consequences of sin, this message unpacks the choices we face every…
The Garden of Creation
Explore God’s original design in the Garden of Eden, where work was purposeful, rest was sacred, relationships were equal, and humans were called to stewardship. Discover how these timeless principles from Genesis 2 can transform your life today.
Life in the Wilderness: An Exploration of Lent
On Transfiguration Sunday, March 2, we’ll be entering and exploring the wilderness with Moses and Jesus. Through their eyes, gather to glean wisdom from the Old Testament and New as we prepare for our own wildernesses in life. Some of us have experienced: a job change, the loss of a…
The Joy of Sharing: Blessings are Multiplied
Delve into the profound lessons from Jesus feeding the 5,000, highlighting the importance of sharing. Explore how recognizing needs, giving generously, and trusting God’s provision can transform lives, multiply blessings, and bring lasting joy through acts of faith and generosity.