Sunday Gatherings, November 22: The Self-Control of Jesus

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 22, 2020

What a blessing it has been to worship together on the Lower Parking Lot in recent months. I look forward to seeing many of you today, our last Sunday outdoors.

Sunday Gatherings, November 15: The Gentleness of Jesus

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 15, 2020

It’s hard to believe we are nine weeks into our series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” This morning our sermon looks at the Lord’s gentleness.

Midweek Update: A Devotional on Prayer

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 11, 2020

We have a God who is unlike any other god, who is near to us and available whenever we call on him.

Sunday Gatherings, November 8: Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 8, 2020

It’s looking like a bell ringer day for Sunday services! I look forward to greeting many of you and worshiping our God and King together.

Midweek Update: A Devotional for Election Week

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 3, 2020

During this election week, Dr. Todd Smedley reminds us that Christ our King, the Lord of Glory, is on his throne, ruling and reigning, and nothing happens outside of his will or power.

Sunday Gatherings, November 1: All Services Are ON

By Dr. Todd Smedley / November 1, 2020

Happy Lord’s Day to you. Outdoor services will proceed as usual this morning. Also, hope you set your clocks back one hour last night!

Midweek Update: Music Ministry During the Pandemic

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 28, 2020

Dr. Todd Smedley talks to Fourth’s Music Director, Ted Bickish, about Fourth’s Music Ministry during the pandemic and our evolving plans for the Advent season.

Sunday Gatherings, October 25: No Outdoor Services

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 25, 2020

Good morning. Due to the weather, there will be no 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. outdoor services this morning. The 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. indoor services will go forward as scheduled.

Midweek Update: Sunday Services

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 21, 2020

Dr. Todd Smedley talks to Rev. Corey Gray about our plans for Sunday services as we approach the winter months.

Sunday Gatherings, October 18: “The Patience of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 18, 2020

Today is a happy day in our church life together, with glorious autumn weather that allows many to gather for worship this morning and a time of thanksgiving and celebration tonight.

Sunday Gatherings, October 11: “The Peace of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 11, 2020

ALL SERVICES WILL GO FORWARD AS PLANNED today. As of this writing (7:00 a.m.), space is available for both outdoor services.

Midweek Update: Ordination

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 6, 2020

Dr. Todd Smedley talks to David Frerichs about ordination—the meaning, purpose, and process.

Sunday Gatherings, October 4: “The Joy of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / October 4, 2020

This morning, we continue our series “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus” with a sermon from John 15:1–10.

Midweek Devotional & Update: The Love of Jesus

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 30, 2020

1 John 4:10 tells us “in this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

Sunday Gatherings, September 27: “The Love of Jesus”

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 27, 2020

I look forward to sharing part 2 of our new series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” Our sermon text will be John 13:1–17 and the Old Testament passage, Isaiah 52:13–53:6.

Midweek Update: Introducing Pastoral Intern Sam Eligwe

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 23, 2020

Dr. Todd Smedley introduces Pastoral Intern Sam Eligwe and a list of Resources on Racial Reconciliation.

Sunday Gatherings, September 20: New Series

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 20, 2020

This morning, we begin a new series, “The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of Jesus.” Our sermon text will be Galatians 5:22–24 and the Old Testament passage will be Isaiah 11:1–5.

Midweek Update: Nominating Church Leaders

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 16, 2020

Dr. Todd Smedley interviews Steve Liston and Ted Smith, Chair and Vice-Chair of the Nominating Committee, respectively.

Sunday Gatherings, September 13: Evening Service Resumes

By Don Nalle / September 13, 2020

Another fine day to gather and give God the glory due his name! Autumn cometh; you might need a light jacket at outdoor services today.

Midweek Update: Community Groups

By Rev. Thomas Myrick / September 9, 2020

Rev. Thomas Myrick and Fourth member Dennis Goo discuss small group life as we enter a new semester of Community Groups.

Sunday Gatherings, September 6, Communion in All Services

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 6, 2020

Praise the Lord for another beautiful morning to gather in His name! The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in all three services today.

Midweek Update: Sunday Services Survey Results

By Dr. Todd Smedley / September 2, 2020

As promised, today’s video includes the results of the Sunday Services Survey. Thank you to everyone, over 550 of you, who filled it out and provided some great feedback.

Sunday Gatherings, August 30, Learning to Lament, Part 3

By Dr. Todd Smedley / August 30, 2020

The weather forecast is looking good for this morning and I look forward to seeing many of you shortly. Today will be part two of our series in the Psalms, “Learning to Lament.”

Midweek Update: Trust in the Lord

By Dr. Todd Smedley / August 26, 2020

The greatest obstacle to trust is fear. May you trust in the Lord and delight in him this day.