Bridging the Gap 3-31-19

Ever feel like God seems so far away? This week, Pastor Joe explores the gap that exists between humanity and God. By exploring an ancient story from the Exodus and the story of Jesus’ transfiguration, we find out how God has bridged the gap so we can live in God’s presence.

Living Water 3-24-19

As Maplewood prepares for the coming observance of Easter, we’re starting a new series to prepare our hearts and minds. Pastor Joe explores an ancient, Old Testament story the fuels our understand of who Jesus is and why it matters to us today.

Why the Church?

This week, Ed Klett teaches on the real purpose of the church, looking through the lens of the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus knew that we’d need each other, and His church is available for us, if only we will tap into it.

A Loving, Christian Response to Addiction

This week, Maplewood tackles the opioid epidemic that is gripping our community. The impact of addiction is everywhere and Pastor Joe talks about how Christ would have us respond to this crisis. While addiction shackles and holds captive our communities, there is hope in Christ and actual things His followers can do right now to make a difference.

Obediences that Speaks Volumes

This week, Maplewood wraps up its series studying the book of Daniel. This week, Pastor Joe explores the classic story of Daniel and the lion’s den. But this story has a twist, where the King is in just as much of a pickle as Daniel finds himself in. It’s a story that underscores our obedience speaks louder than our words ever can as followers of Jesus seek to build the Kingdom.

No Matter What

This week, Maplewood continues to study the benefits of obeying God. Our focus is on the familiar story of Daniel 3, where faith and loyalty are tested. And we realize that people who love God are obedient…no matter what.

Mind Opening Obedience

The book of Daniel will be our focus for the next several weeks at Maplewood. This week, Pastor Joe kicks off a new series that aims to help us understand the benefits of living in obedience to God. Obedience not only expresses our love for God and others, it helps us ascend to a new level of kingdom living, here on Earth.