Author Archives: Galen Zook

Sunday December 1st  2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matt. 25:42 First Sunday of Advent Advent Today marks the first Sunday of Advent, that season of waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus and the coming return of Jesus Christ our King.  For many of us, waiting is difficult.ContinueContinue reading “Peace”

Sunday November 24th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Esther 4:10-17; Romans 8:31-39 Esther — a Melodrama Today we wrap up our series on “The Greatest Hits of the Old Testament” by looking at the book of Esther. The book of Esther is quite unique, in that it is the only book of the Bible that doesContinueContinue reading “Queen Esther, and King Jesus”

Sunday November 10th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Daniel 6:16-23 Daniel and the Lion’s Den The story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den is one of the favorite and most-loved children’s Bible stories of all time.  Daniel was a Jewish man who became one of the top leaders in Babylon and was favored by the king.ContinueContinue reading “Daniel and the Lion’s Den”

Sunday November 3rd 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Joshua 6:12-17; James 2:14-26 Everyday Decisions Every day we are faced with a multitude of decisions. Often these choices have little to no long-term consequences. The color of the socks that we choose to wear. Whether to eat a bagel or toast for breakfast, or whether to takeContinueContinue reading “Greatest Hits: Jericho”

Sunday October 27th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Samuel 17:32-37; Mark 4:35-41 David and Goliath The two opposing armies had reached a stalemate. Neither army wanted to lose their strategic position perched atop their particular mountain, so they camped out, staring at each other across the valley that lay between them. Neither side wanted toContinueContinue reading “Greatest Hits: David and Goliath”