Jesus Example

For the early church it came down to one thing--Jesus Christ. It was not about them, it was about him. What he did for them and the example he set: in love, service and suffering. The same is true for us. We need to follow the Jesus Example. (1 Peter 4:1-6)

Living Good

Living Good recaps 1 Peter 3:13-18 and then dives into the difficult section of 3:19-22.

Is Jesus Lord?

Yikes!! After all that has gone on we are finally back on the blogoshpere--yay!

In this message from 1 Peter 3 we learn a little of what it meant, and what it cost, for the early church to say "Jesus is Lord"

We Are Finally In!

It's finally happened. We received final approval to begin meeting in our new space! We will have our first Sunday in the facility May 18, at the usual time of 10:00 a.m.

See you there!

A Gentle and Quiet Spirit

Learn what Peter means when he says to have a gentle and quiet spirit.

Office Move Friday April 18

We finally received permission to move! Well, sort of. We may move the office into the new space but are not allowed to meet on Sunday's yet until a few other items meet the inspectors standards.

If you are available to help with moving the office, meet at the Main St. Place at 5:30 p.m. Friday (April 18) and we will put you to work! It should not take long and there are rumors that there may be some goodies provided for those who help!

We will still meet at LMS this Sunday.


Check out the new sign facing Cougar Country, it's really nice, especially at night!

Progress Video 4

Here's the latest (and last?) progress video for you to watch. Apart from a few details and a general cleaning the space is basically done. It's pretty simple, but it looks nice and will meet our needs as a church for the near future.

Tame God

Why is it that we see God doing amazing things in the Congo but not here in the U.S.? Could it be that we have chosen a domestic house cat over a Lion? Is it possible that we have a Tame God?

Do Good

In a culture that looked askance at Christians, slandering them and accusing them of outrageous things, how could they make a case for their faith? Peter says the best apologetic is to live good and to Do Good.

1 Peter 2:13-17

Facility News

The facility is pretty much done! The painter has worked hard to finish up staining all the trim, the new shades have been installed as well as the screen and we even have the chairs set up. We are now waiting on the final approval from the city so that we might move in. When that will come is unknown and so far my record is 0-fer as each time we have ramped up we have been delayed.

For example, we were told that the final approval would come on Thursday, so we packed up much of the office (including my study) and made preparations to move (our DSL internet service has been moved so we do not have internet currently at the Main Street Place). The approval did not come. Sigh. So we continue somewhat in limbo.

However we will be meeting at Lincoln Middle School in the meantime. And don't worry, once we get the go ahead and actually move, we will definitely get the word out!

Thanks so much for your patience through all of this.

--Nils

Barabbas

What might it have been like to experience the very first Easter? What might it have been like for a man who was set free in exchange for the death of Jesus? Find out by listening to Barabbas
--By Nils Swanson

New Facility Video Update 3

Check out the progress of the new facility remodel taken today. It's getting close to done and it is looking good!

Stangers & Aliens

How might a person life the kind of life God calls us to live in the midst of a culture that disagrees with him? Peter has three points to help us on our way.

Strangers and Aliens

E.R. clip on wishy washy theology

Here's a powerful presentation of why truth matters

Q & A; High Calling

Why did God make mosquitoes? How can I combine my belief in God as creator with the facts of evolution? These questions and more get responses leading into the section from 1 Peter on the high calling of the believer.

Q&A and High Calling

More Progress!

The new facility is coming along with the drywall being finished this morning. Now for the mud & tape, then texture and paint and on Monday the 3rd the carpet goes in.

Watermark

People today often turn to things to distinguish themselves from others. They may be marked by wealth, a new home or the latest in technology. Is there something that should distinguish a follower of Jesus Christ as the real deal? Peter would say yes.

Watermark

Jonah

One of the challenges in the Christian life is walking by faith and not by sight. Are plans a bad thing, then? Not necessarily, but we need to be careful to not let good plans get in the way of God’s plan. Melanie Jones looks at Jonah to talk about the difference.

Jonah

Focus!

One of the challenges in life is remembering the end goal and living accordingly. Peter knows the importance of this and encourages his readers to stay focused. (1 Peter 1:13-16)

Focus!

Glory Bound - 1 Peter

Peter reminds his readers not only of what they received when they first met Christ, but also what they will receive in the future as well

Glory Bound