In this final installment on our series on Luke 8, we find that Jesus--sooner or later--will force us to make a choice. Embrace His authority or reject it. Join us as we explore these options and their implications for our lives.

Living under the authority of Jesus has incredible benefits, but it is costly. This week at Maplewood, we explore the power that comes with following Christ--a power that gives us confidence, no matter the circumstances.

He is Risen! This week at Maplewood we are celebrating Easter as we continue our series on Coming to Grips with the Authority of Jesus. And this week, we find that the authority of Jesus is even greater than the power of death. It's why we celebrate this great day! Click to hear more!

As Maplewood continues to Come to Grips with the Authority of Jesus, there's no better story to illustrate it than the Palm Sunday story. Join us this week and learn about the importance of not only recognizing, but responding to the authority of Jesus in our lives.

Jesus calmed the stormy waters with a simple rebuke. This week at Maplewood, we dig into this story and how it underscores the importance for His followers to be firmly grounded in His authority. Then and only then will nothing "shake us."

What does it mean to come to grips with the authority of Jesus Christ? That's our focus leading up to Easter at Maplewood. Today, we explore the implications of this authority over our family lives.

Maplewood continues our series of teaching on Coming to Grips with the Authority of Jesus. This week, we continue our study in Luke 8 and focus on Jesus teachings about light and how these teaching point to His authority over all things....

Sooner or later, we're all going to have to make a decision for or against Jesus. But unlike casting a vote of YES or NO, this decision is unavoidable and will determine the eternal outcome of our story. This week, Maplewood begins a study of the 8th and 9th chapters of Luke's gospel as we begin coming to grips with the authority of Jesus.…

Doubt can manifest itself in a number of ways and work to sabotage our efforts to go deeper with Jesus. This week at Maplewood, Pastor Joe explores the stories of Jonah and the Apostle Thomas to discover new ways we can gain confidence to take our next step with Jesus

Sometimes we know what we need to do, but we lack the courage to do it. This week at Maplewood, we're exploring two familiar stories from the Bible to help us have the courage to take that next step with Jesus.

What does is required for us to take that "next step" with Jesus? This morning, Pastor Joe explores the stories of King David and Mary--the mother of Jesus--as Maplewood continues its series of lessons on going deeper with Jesus than we ever have before.

figure out the NEXT STEPS Jesus wants us to take with him, both individually and as a faith family. Pastor Joe explores the reality that we often don't feel qualified for what God seems to be calling us into by taking a closer look at the stories of Moses and the Apostle Paul.

This week, Maplewood continues to look at familiar people in the Bible and seeking to learn from them as we go deeper in our walk with Jesus. What do the stories of Abraham and Peter teach us about taking the next step with Jesus? Listen to find out....

It's the first Sunday of the New Year and at Maplewood we are exploring what could be possible as we follow Jesus into 2024. How do we discern what Jesus wants us to do what is next? This week Pastor Joe--who is a big fan of The West Wing--taps into Luke 3 to help provide some potential answers to that question.…

As we usher in 2024, Maplewood welcomes guest speaker Bryan Knurek this week to close out the holiday season. This week, Pastor Bryan visits us with a message that will challenge us was we close out the old year and bring in the new. Join us as we talk about living into God's will for our lives....

Do you go overboard for Christmas? Most of us do. This week at Maplewood, we explore our propensity to go overboard in celebrating this holiday and how it relates to the TRUE meaning of Christmas...

The story of Christmas echoes through the entirety of Scripture. This week we explore the echoes of Christmas and what it takes to turn off all the noise so we can embrace the true meaning of the Advent season.

he Christmas season is known as the "gift giving" season. But what is the history behind this tradition of generosity during the Advent season? What is the origin story of Christmas gifts and giving? This week at Maplewood, we are taking a crack at answering these questions so that we can REALLY be ready for Christmas this year.…

As we strive to become a people of prayer we will be called into action--to join God in His work right where we live. This week at Maplewood, we're kicking off the Advent season and exploring how this principle is lived out in the story of Mary in Luke 1.

Have you ever wondered if you are praying for things most would consider "too small?" This week at Maplewood, we're going to tell you why these seemingly small prayers really matter. Your prayers matter. Listen in for more to understand why....

This week, Maplewood continues to focus on our need to become people of prayer. One of the challenges on this journey is the challenge of unanswered prayers. What does Jesus have to say about this? We pick up our message this morning reading from Matthew 7....

This week, Maplewood continues our Fall emphasis on the importance of prayer for people aspiring to go deeper with Jesus. Join us as Pastor Vicki brings forward some simple truths as we study Jeremiah 2.

This week, we are continuing our periodic series focused on helping us become people of prayer. Today, we dig into what Jesus was teaching Luke 11:1 when the disciple said "Teacher, teach us to pray..."

Ever felt alone in the dark valleys of life? This week at Maplewood, Pastor Ed Klett brings a fantastic message of hope for people aspiring to follow Jesus. A hope we find in a very familiar passage from the Bible--Psalm 23.

Following Jesus means learning how to pray. How to REALLY pray. This week, your friends at Maplewood focus on what is require of us if we are to become better at praying to God. Want to learn how to pray? Join us...

Sometimes it feels like it would be easier to give up! Sometimes we just want to escape from our problems. Where we seek ESCAPE, Scripture teaches us that we need to learn how to ENDURE. Join us this week as we wrap up our series of teachings on Titus 2, learning who followers of Jesus are to become while we wait for the return of Christ.…

This week at Maplewood, we are continuing to focus on who and what we are supposed to become while we wait on Jesus to return. Join us as we again focus on Paul's brief letter to Titus and realize how our transformation has the potential to impact everyone in our circle of influence.

This week, Maplewood's Community Pastor, Ed Klett, challenges us to consider whether we are walking on the right path with God. Which path do you find yourself on?

All of us struggle with self-control--the ability to say "no" and when to say "yes." This week at Maplewood, we continue our study of the brief letter that Paul wrote to Titus early in the 1st century of the church. Join us this week at Maplewood as we uncover the secret to mastering the art of self control.…

It's back to school time! This week at Maplewood, Pastor Joe continues to explore Titus 2 and answers the question: what are we supposed to be learning while we wait for Jesus to return.

Whether we realize it or not, the events of our lives are shaping us and forming us. This week, Pastor Joe begins to unpack Titus 2 and what the Bible has to say to followers of Jesus while we wait for Him to return.

Garth Brooks made famous a song about thanking God for unanswered prayers. That hit gets to the heart of this week's message from Maplewood. Community Pastor Ed Klett explores the reality that Jesus often disappointed people because he didn't show up as the God they wanted. Instead, He showed up to be the God we need.…

Every seven years, something special happened for the people of Israel. But now, that "something special" is always available to followers of Jesus. This week, Pastor Vicki unpacks the meaning of Jesus' words in Luke 4 and how it relates to the "year of Jubilee."

This week at Maplewood, Pastor Vicki unpacks the impact of the 13th chapter of John's gospel. What does Jesus' washing the feet of his disciple matter to us? The answer, quite simply, is everything.

Trading insider information on the stock market is illegal. But when it comes to understanding Scripture, the Holy Spirit gives followers of Jesus this "insider" ability to understand what the Bible is trying to say. Join us this week as Pastor Ed challenges us to read the Bible "in the Spirit" so we can actually understand what it is saying and so…

Distractions may seem harmless, but they can prevent us from realizing God's best in our lives. Even "good" distractions can hold us back from going deeper with Jesus than we ever have before in our lives. This week, Pastor Vicki explores how we can overcome these distractions and realize Christ's best for us.…

This week at Maplewood, PastorEd Klett brings our message focusing on one of the central hope's that followers of Christ have in the midst of suffering. Join as Pastor Ed explores key Scriptures from Genesis all the way to Revelation that reveal that God is in the business of re-creating the broken and making all things new. It's a message of hope …

It's a dark world, but followers of Jesus are called to shine the light of hope and truth, no matter where we find ourselves. Join us this week as Pastor Vicki outlines our Kingdom purpose--to shine like stars.

It's Pentecost Sunday--the birthday of the church of Jesus Christ! This week, we are celebrating both Pentecost and Memorial Day Weekend by focusing on what it means to receive God's full measure of His Holy Spirit to help us become the people we were intended to be. Don't mess around with a dab of His presence when the whole bottle is available. E…

This week at Maplewood, Pastor Vicki explores the story of the Good Samaritan and points each of us to key ways that will allow us to go deeper with Jesus than we ever have before in our lives...

Pruning makes way for growth. But when we talk about pruning in our personal lives, it becomes a topic we want to avoid. This week at Maplewood, Pastor Joe begins to tie up why the nation of Israel was destined to wander in the desert for 40 years--and it has everything to do with the concept of pruning.…

This week at Maplewood is looking into the future. Join us as we explore what the future may hold for our ministry in the next year and beyond. Moving into the future with Jesus takes a "one day at a time" mentality. Are you trusting God for your daily bread? Or are you consumed with whether you will have bread next week. There's a difference. To l…

We all know what it is like to be sidelined because we have fallen short of someone else's expectations. The key is how we respond. Maplewood continues to celebrate the Easter season by exploring what it takes to get back in the game by looking closely at the story of the Israelites and the Golden Calf and the story of Peter's reinstatement by Jesu…

This week, Maplewood is beginning a new series focusing on the challenges we face "in between" accepting Jesus as our Savior and making it to our destination in Heaven. This week, we're exploring the dangers of drifting as we examine the story of "doubting Thomas" and the story of the nation of Israel wandering in the desert.…

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It's Easter Sunday at Maplewood. What is the meaning of Easter? What is the meaning of the Resurrection? It's much more than Easter Egg Hunts and Peter Cottontail hopping down the bunny trail. Join us this week as Pastor Joe breaks down the meaning of Easter as we reflect on it through the looking glass of love....…

It's Palm Sunday! And this week at Maplewood, we are focusing on the smells that followed Jesus through Holy Week. Join us as Pastor Joe explores the implications of the night before Palm Sunday on the entire week ahead, focusing on John 12.

We've all had a song stuck in our head! This week at Maplewood, we're focused on how we can immerse ourselves more deeply into God's Word. Drawing from Joshua 1, Pastor Joe explores the connection between living with confidence and our connection with God's Word.

Do you understand how much God loves you? Do you even believe God loves you today? One of the most outstanding symbols of God's love for you and for all of humanity is demonstrated through the symbol of the Cross. The Cross can be confusing for many. Why is it important? What does it mean? This week at Maplewood, we have simple answers--answers tha…