Numbers and names can only tell us so much. But when coupled with the deep history of these valuable passages from the Bible, statistics and the people behind them become meaningful indicators. It is our hope that today’s message on “The State of the Church” will remind us of the good work that our Lord is doing in our midst. And while we hear some details of our church life, we also pray we will become increasingly aware of the vital role our congregation plays in the life of Decatur, and in the broader context of God’s mission in the world. Join us as we learn, grow, and become inspired again for how God can use us!

In this post-Christmas message, Rev. Shelley Woodruff shares with us from Luke 2:41-52 about when Jesus stayed in Jerusalem as a child and listened to the other teachers in the temple.

Our passage today offers a significant remedy to whatever insufficiency you might feel. And it provides a vital first step in gaining insights into God’s perspective.

On the third Sunday of Advent, Christmas Music Sunday, Dr. David Jordan walks us through Philippians 4:4-7 as we look at the theme for this week: jo.y

In the first Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the new church year, Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace walks us through key scriptural passages to help us focus on… the end.

This is the third in the series of “Reformations of the heart.” Today’s message focuses on gratitude and the beautiful passage that begins Philippians: “I thank my God for you …”

Dr. David Jordan shares about generosity from 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 and Acts 16:11-15 in the second part of his series "Reformations of the Heart."

The careful balance of praise and justice, gratitude and compassion, echoes throughout this psalm and across our scriptures.

Rev. Dr. Greg Smith shares from Isaiah 25 and John 11.

Rev. Kelsey Vincent shares from Job 42:1-6, 10-17 in a sermon about the conflicting nature of blessings.

In the book of Revelation, this fascinating, sometimes frightening portrayal of the battle between good and evil, the overall arc of these strange passages is definitely hope. But getting there can be fraught with confusion.

In the book of Revelation, this fascinating, sometimes frightening portrayal of the battle between good and evil, the overall arc of these strange passages is definitely hope. But getting there can be fraught with confusion.

In the book of Revelation, this fascinating, sometimes frightening portrayal of the battle between good and evil, the overall arc of these strange passages is definitely hope. But getting there can be fraught with confusion.

In the book of Revelation, this fascinating, sometimes frightening portrayal of the battle between good and evil, the overall arc of these strange passages is definitely hope. But getting there can be fraught with confusion.

Both our scriptures today, from Psalm 1 and from James 3, wrestle with how we truly live out life’s goodness and authentically discover wisdom’s vitality.

In this message, Dr. David Jordan shares from James 2:1-10, 14-17 about putting your faith into practice.