Author: joedcase

In Acts 9, Barnabas steps forward to help Saul progress and grow in his new relationship with Christ. This week, we consider the implications of this passage on the church in the 21st century.

We devote our time to the things we consider most important. This week, Maplewood focuses on Acts 9 and the story of Ananias and Saul. Through Ananias’ interaction with Jesus, we discover some simple principles regarding how to spend quality, “devoted time” with Jesus to nurture a healthy relationship with Him.

What’s next? It’s human nature to ask this question when we come to pivotal moments in our lives. Whether it graduating from high school, earning a bachelor’s degree, losing a job or losing a loved one, asking the question “what’s next?” is common. This week, Pastor Joe explores what the Scripture teaches us, focusing on the pivotal moment in the life of the Apostle Saul (Paul) in Acts 9.

This week’s message is a spotlight from our Spring Revival with Bob Flint. As Pastor Joe and Pastor Vicki celebrate their son, Andrew’s graduation, we hope you will enjoy this message that challenges us to go deeper in in our prayer life with God.

 

What does going deeper with Jesus looks like? Sometimes, it simply means being willing to “jump in and go” when God leads us. Pastor Joe explores this concept as we continue our study in Acts 8.

God intends for followers of Jesus to go beyond belief and to go deeper than just a verbal profession of faith. This week, Pastor Joe explores Acts 8, and how Scripture clearly shows us that this walk with Jesus is much more than believing….it’s about becoming who God intended us to be in the first place.

When the chips are down, when we’re facing our worst day, God is faithful and can work through our circumstances. This week, we’re taking a closer look at Acts 8 to learn how God was able to expand His kingdom, even when the early church was under intense persecution.

How do we respond to God’s Word? That’s the question Rev. Bob Flint poses to us as we open up our 2018 Spring Revival Services at Maplewood. Services are Sunday night at 6pm, and Mon. through Wed. at 7pm. Don’t miss this time of spiritual focus and renewal.

If our relationship with God is a priority, we’re going to make room for Him in our lives. Pastor Vicki explores this truth in this week’s message, which stems from Luke 3.

He is risen! He is risen, indeed! This week, Pastor Joe explores how Easter–the resurrection of Jesus Christ–provides confidence for normal, every day people.