July 5, 2026 | Psalm 126 — In today's scripture, Psalm 126, the psalmist cries out to God for restoration of Jerusalem after Israel's captivity in Babylon. Pastoral Resident David Yancey teaches that the call for restoration is actually an elevated one, and one which Jesus will bring to fruition as He promised in Revelation.

July 12, 2026 | Psalm 130 — The Psalms of Ascent were sent up to God by pilgrims on their journey to Jerusalem for feast days. Rev. Abby Gatliff teaches that Psalm 130 is in itself a journey, from the depths of our sin to the unfailing covenant love of God.

July 19, 2026 | Psalm 131 — This Psalm of Ascent is a brief but powerful acknowledgement by the psalmist of his—and our—total dependence upon God. Emily Knight teaches that, in the Christian life, the way up is the way down.

June 29, 2016 | Psalm 127 — Psalm 127 would seem to be a perfect Psalm for the worrier or the workaholic, or really anyone who may feel especially challenged by life's circumstances. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches about God's reminder to us that we can depend on and trust completely in Him.

June 21, 2026 | Psalm 124 — The Psalms of Ascent were sung as the people of Israel journeyed to Jerusalem to worship the Lord during high holy days. Why do we worship God? Dallas Knight teaches from Psalm 124 about the call, the response, and the praise of worshipping the living God.

June 14, 2026 | Psalm 122 — The Law of the Old Testament required Jews to visit the temple in Jerusalem for feast days three times a year, and those were times of anticipation and celebration. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Psalm 122 that Christians gathering today to worship together can anticipate that same kind of joy and community in God's house.

June 7, 2026 | Psalm 121 — Israelites on their way up to Jerusalem for feast days sang the Psalms of Ascent along their journey, which was often best by difficulties and dangers. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches from Psalm 121 that along the Christian journey, we can count on God to keep us.

May 31, 2026 | Matthew 28:16-20 — Jesus' Great Commission is the first place in scripture where the idea of the Trinity is mentioned. Rev. Cort Gatliff teaches that in baptism, we are invited into the perfect, loving fellowship of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.