jars of clay

We live in a world that promotes strength, intelligence, money,
power, and fame as pathways to purpose. But what if we’ve got it wrong? The Apostle Paul had them all and found a better way through Jesus. In 2 Corinthians, he explains how we can find that better way through humility, weakness, generosity, and sacrifice.

What Doesn't Kill You...Still Hurts A Lot [Part 1]

Pastor Chris Voigt

October 6, 2024

No matter how well prepared or well-planned you are, unanticipated inconveniences, struggles, problems, or even tragedies, bring pain and suffering into our lives. We'd much a life of ease, but that's not usually how it works. And there's a reason.

Join us as we begin a new series on the book of 2 Corinthians. We've titled it, Jars of Clay - His Strength :: Our Weakness. As we open up this letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, we'll find some answers to the question of "why does God allow suffering?".

Integritas [Part 2]

Pastor Chris Voigt

October 13, 2024

Now that the storm has passed, Floridians wait... for power to be restored and for water to recede. It will take weeks, months, perhaps even longer to assess the true cost of the damages and to rebuild what has been destroyed. Part of the assessment process will be to evaluate the integrity of the structures - roads, bridges, buildings, and the like - that were impacted by the storm.

To have integrity means to be whole, unbroken, consistent. It's important to know that the roadway is safe, that the foundation is stable, that the walls won't collapse. Integrity matters.

This week as we continue in our study of 2 Corinthians, we find the apostle Paul weathering a bit of a storm. His integrity is being questioned. But in the process he models for us what it looks like to be a person who is consistent, reliable, a what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of person, the same in public that he is in private... a person of integrity.

What's That Smell? [Part 3]

Pastor Michelle Snook

October 20, 2024

What's your favorite smell? Most people would agree that there are certain things that smell good... freshly baked cookies, clean laundry, and bacon on my plate. And there are other things that definitely do NOT smell good... diesel exhaust, skunk spray, and the bedrooms of teenage boys.

But there are also things that smell good to some people and awful to others... things like cilantro or gasoline and whatever it is that gives Home Depot and Lowe's their distinctive 'hardware store' scent.

Scientists who research such things say that it's most likely that the scents we like or dislike are learned behaviors. The sense of smell is strongly linked to our memories. So maybe the reason I love the smell of gas is because it reminds me of family road trips when I was a kid.

The Apostle Paul, in his second letter to the Corinthians, points out that those who follow Christ have a distinctive scent - we bear the fragrance of Christ. To some it is warm and inviting, but to others it can be offensive. What makes the difference?

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our 2 Corinthians series: Jars of Clay - His Strength :: Our Weakness.