A Faith Worth Testing - Pastor Tom Loghry

In 1 Peter 1:1-12, the Apostle addresses the churches of Asia Minor by pointing them back to the cause of their faith that allows them to rejoice, even in trials.

Thomas LoghryApril 25, 20231 Peter, angels, finest hour, gold, faith

The Ending and Our Beginning - Pastor Tom Loghry

The Gospel of Matthew closes in Matthew 28:16-20 with Jesus commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations. Their mission continues to be our mission today.

Thomas LoghryApril 17, 2023jesus, great commission, make disciples, Gospel

Because He Lives - Pastor Tom Loghry

Matthew records in 27:62-28:15 the circumstances surrounding Jesus's resurrection from the dead and we consider the full weight of what means for Jesus to be alive.

Thomas LoghryApril 10, 2023jesus, resurrection, tomb, guards, women

Jesus on the Cross: What Does It Mean? - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 27:27-61, Jesus is mocked by Roman soldiers, crucified, and buried. What does it all mean?

Thomas LoghryApril 3, 2023jesus, cross, simon the cyrene, mocking, earthquake, curtain torn, tombs

Which Jesus Do You Want? - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 27:1-26, Pilate lets the crowd decide whether they want Jesus the Messiah or Jesus Barabbas to be released.

Thomas LoghryMarch 28, 2023jesus, judas, 30 pieces of silver, barabbas, Pilate

Would You Die for the Truth? - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 26:57-75, Jesus is put on trial before the Sanhedrin. Outside the court, Peter is faced with his own trial…

Thomas LoghryMarch 20, 2023jesus, matthew 26, Peter, deny, cock, 3 times, crows, caiaphas

The Sword or the Cross - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 26:47-56, Jesus is arrested and one of the disciples takes drastic action.

Thomas LoghryMarch 13, 2023jesus, matthew 26, gethsemane, Peter, sword, ear, kiss

The Different Man in the Garden - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 26:31-46, Jesus shocks his disciples with the revelation that they will abandon him and prays in the garden of Gethsemane in preparation for imminent death.

Thomas LoghryMarch 6, 2023jesus, matthew 26, gethsemane, deny, 3 times, Peter, not my will

Why Judas? - Pastor Tom Loghry

Judas Iscariot has been among the disciples all along but it's at this point in Matthew 26:14-30 that we see him step into clear view. His figure raises important questions and reveals important truths about God's plan to save the world through Jesus.

Thomas LoghryFebruary 20, 2023jesus, matthew 26, judas, 30 pieces of silver, betrayal

Jesus is Anointed for Burial - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 26:1-13, Jesus reminds his disciples of his approaching crucifixion and defends the lavish act of a woman in using costly oil to anoint him.

Thomas LoghryFebruary 13, 2023jesus, matthew 26, caiaphas, judas, alabaster, poor, burial

The Least of These - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus tells his disciples that when he comes in his glory he will judge all people, dividing them on the basis on how they responded to "the least of these."

Thomas LoghryFebruary 6, 2023jesus, judgment, hungry, thirsty, prison, sheep, goats, right, left, least of these, matthew 25

Be Faithful - Pastor Tom Loghry

Returning to our series in the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Tom picks up in 25:14-30 wherein Jesus offers the parable of the faithful servants and the unfaithful servant.

Thomas LoghryJanuary 30, 2023jesus, stewards, servants, well done, good and faithful

Called to Lead: How? - Pastor Tom Loghry

In part 3/3 of the Called to Lead sermon series, Pastor Tom examines what the Bible has to say about how we are to lead one another.

Thomas LoghryJanuary 23, 2023leadership, model, example, Christ's example

Called to Lead: Where? - Pastor Tom Loghry

In part 2/3 of our "Called to Lead" sermon series, Pastor Tom looks at what the Bible has to say about where God is calling us as leaders.

Thomas LoghryJanuary 16, 2023leadership, 1 Corinthians 10, Moses, wilderness, egypt, kingdom of God, Gospel

Called to Lead: Who? - Pastor Tom Loghry

In part 1/3 of our "Called to Lead" sermon series, Pastor Tom looks at what the Bible has to say about who God is calling to be leaders.

Thomas LoghryJanuary 8, 2023leadership, spur one another, every person, 1 Thessalonians 5

God Gives Grace to the Humble - Deacon John Lotter

Deacon John Lotter invites us to consider God’s call to humility in 1 Peter 5:5-11.

Thomas LoghryJanuary 1, 2023jesus, humility, roaring lion

That Strange Christmas Story - Pastor Tom Loghry

Pastor Tom invites us to read the Christmas story afresh, grasping its full significance through Paul’s testimony in Galatians 3:24 - 4:7.

Thomas LoghryDecember 25, 2022jesus, christmas, guardian, inheritance, law, fullness of time, curse, jew or gentile

Be Ready - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 24:36-51, Jesus teaches his disciples to be always be prepared for the end of the age and to live accordingly.

Thomas LoghryDecember 12, 2022jesus, end times, abomination, second coming, like a thief, drunk, sleeping, awake, ready, Noah's flood

The End is Still to Come - Pastor Tom Loghry

In Matthew 24:1-35, Jesus tells his disciples what they should expect leading up to the destruction of the Jerusalem and the end of age and shows special concern that they not fall for false messiahs.