Special Events: Summer Series 2026 Archives

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Special Event – Summer Series; The Ten Commandments: Pastor Brent Johnson, 08/09/26

In this final lesson of the Familiar Ground, New Light summer series, the speaker traces the evolution of the Ten Commandments through Moses, Jesus, and Paul — showing how what began as a relational covenant became increasingly demanding under Jesus' teaching. Ultimately, Paul reveals that the law was never meant to save us, but to serve as a guardian pointing us toward faith in Jesus Christ.

1 week ago

Pastor Brent Johnson
Special Event – Summer Series; John 11:23-27: Pastor Scott Riling, 08/02/26

Jesus didn't say, 'I do resurrections' — He said, 'I am the resurrection.' The moment you are born again, you're not waiting for resurrection power; you're already living in it.

2 weeks ago

Pastor Scott Riling
Special Event – Summer Series; John 1:19-20: Dr. Chris Kugler, 07/26/26

John's Gospel is woven with deep echoes of Genesis and Exodus, showing that Jesus — the eternal Word made flesh — entered history to take the place of cursed Adam and reverse the curse of sin and death. Through his crucifixion and resurrection, he launches a new creation and commissions his followers to carry the message of forgiveness into the world.

3 weeks ago

Chris Kugler
Special Event – Summer Series; Take It One Day At a Time: Rev. Alex Graham III, 07/19/26

Rev. Alex Graham explores the biblical concept of taking life one day at a time, tracing it through Scripture and sharing how his own battle with Stage 4 cancer deepened his trust in God's daily provision. He closes with practical encouragement to embrace finitude, be still before God, and stay fully present in each moment, as illustrated through the story of Mary and Martha.

1 month ago

Alex Graham
Special Event – Summer Series; Psalm 139:13-14: Dr. David Fleming, 07/12/26

Using Michelangelo's David and Psalm 139 as a backdrop, Fleming challenges the false choice between being "wonderfully made" and a "work in progress," showing that both truths coexist in the Christian life. He calls listeners to rest in God's unconditional acceptance while intentionally pressing on toward Christlikeness.

1 month ago

David Fleming
Special Event – Summer Series; Psalm 46:10: Dr. David Capes, 07/05/26

"Be still and know that I am God" isn't a call to quiet self-care — it's a command to release control in the middle of chaos, spoken to people watching their world fall apart. This message unpacks Psalm 46's true meaning through the Hebrew word raphah, personal stories, and an original song written for the occasion.

1 month ago

David Capes
Special Event – Summer Series; More Than a Slave: A Study of Philemon: Dr. Todd D. Still, 06/28/26

Guest lecturer Todd Still explores Paul's short letter to Philemon, unpacking the story of Onesimus and Paul's appeal for reconciliation between a slave owner and his slave-turned-brother in Christ. The lesson examines the historical context, key Greek word meanings, and the letter's timeless call to human dignity, hospitality, and grace.

1 month ago

Todd Still