In The Beginning

John LanierSeptember 20, 2026

The Gospel of John | That You May Believe
John 1:1-14

Heaven and Earth
by Pastor Shane
September 8, 2026
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Perhaps no words are more famous in all of literature. The immediate focus of the first words of the Bible is on God, heaven, and earth. Three subjects: the Creator and the two realms He created, named together, created at… Read more: Heaven and Earth
Everyone Said “God Is Love.” I Said Something Else.
by Pastor Shane
July 14, 2026
A while back, I was at an event where the speaker paused mid-talk, looked out at the crowd, and said, “The Bible says that God is…” and waited. He wanted the crowd to fill in the blank out loud. Almost everyone I could hear answered the same way: “love.” I… Read more: Everyone Said “God Is Love.” I Said Something Else.
What a Grumpy Prophet Can Teach You About Sunday Worship
by Pastor Shane
July 2, 2026
Twenty-five plus years of leading worship has done one thing in my heart for sure. As a rule, it takes more than just a good series of chords to move the needle of my affections. At this point, I’ve heard them all. But there are days when I listen to… Read more: What a Grumpy Prophet Can Teach You About Sunday Worship