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Prophecy - it’s not just for Old Testament guys with long beards. This week we’ll look at what to know about prophecy - and what to do with it.
There are some really important jobs out there, but the most important work you can do is the work God is calling you to do. How do we successfully do the Lord's work? We'll explore that this week!
God is so good, He can make your greatest failures, disappointments, heartaches, and even tragedies seem like nothing but hiccups. Let's find out how...
Whether you need to be encouraged or want to be an encourager, let's examine what encouragement looks like.
Let's tip-toe through the minefield of our hearts to see what may lie underneath the surface.
You don't have to settle for a counterfeit life - you can experience a real life! Let's find out how!
There are 3 key ingredients we need if we're going to collide with and change the culture. Let's get cookin'!
Do you only believe what you can physically see and experience? Does everything have to make complete logical sense before you'll believe it? Is the goal of your life your own happiness? If so, you're probably miserable. Let's look at a better way...
The Bible is a unique book in many ways, and honestly it can be difficult to read. This practical message will help you learn how to read, understand and apply the Bible to your life.
It's the best-selling book of all-time, but what's the big deal? Why read the Bible? We'll explore 4 answers to that question this week.
Times change, but this reality does not: living for Jesus means living under pressure. This week we'll discover what that means and learn how we can do it successfully.
This week we begin a deep dive into one of the most well-known stories in the Bible as we look at responses from a jailquake.
There are two sides to every story. And there are two sides to the supernatural. Today we'll take a look at the "dark side".
When it comes to the good news about Jesus, there are no limits. God wants it to go everywhere to everyone everyday!
We're constantly faced with decisions, options, and choices. And we always want to make the best ones. But, what do we do when it's not clear?
It's a word no one likes to hear, but sometimes even God says it. What do we do when God says, "No"?
Conflict. No one likes it, but we all have to deal with it. So how do we work through conflict in a productive way that doesn't totally destroy our relationships, our character, and our lives?
There have been many famous last words in history, but this week we'll look at the most famous of all.
What would Jesus pray in his moment of greatest need? The answer to that may surprise you.
There have been many famous "last meals" in history, and today we'll examine the most famous one ever. And the surprising thing isn't what is eaten at the meal, but what happens during the meal.
You should lose your religion. Ditch it. Throw it out. But what should you gain in exchange? Find out in this week's message.
This week we’ll see two very different responses to the very same event during the final week of Jesus' life.
This week we'll see how we can walk the fine line between convictions and compromises - and we'll talk about the time Santa Claus slapped a guy.
This week we'll hear the story of a First Century member and discover how God is faithful through the ups-and-downs & twists-and-turns of life.
If it's not "me", then what is it? or who is it? We'll figure that out in this week's message.
If you want to discover and experience God's legendary plans for your life, just follow these 3 Spirit steps!
Happy New Year! We're getting ready for a great 2024 by discovering how we come to God and how God comes to us.
Have you put on a lot of mileage this year? Does your life seem terribly ordinary? Well then this Christmas message is for you! Merry Christmas!
Is there any hope in the midst of major dysfunction? We'll answer that question in this week's message.
An unlikely, supernatural, & humorous story in Acts helps us walk through the most difficult easy thing to do in our lives.
BONUS PODCAST! Listen to discover two more attitudes that stand in God's way. Missed part one? Go ahead and give it a listen!
What do you do when everything you've ever believed is turned upside down? We (and Peter) will wrestle with that question in this week's message.
This week we begin a journey through one of the most pivotal chapters in the book of Acts.
There's a problem the human race has dealt with since nearly the beginning of time. Luckily, there's a powerful solution that's available!
When you think of doing scary things you might think of skydiving, tightrope walking, or swimming with sharks. But did you know sometimes God will ask you to do scary things? It true! And this week we'll examine how to do them.
Origin Stories aren't just for superheroes. This week we will examine the origin story of an outsider who would become one of the most well-known Christian figures in the history of the world.
Clear direction leads to a simple discussion, an important decision, and a powerful declaration in this week's message.
Faith can so easily be misunderstood and can so easily be mis-used. One way we can better know what faith IS is by defining what faith is NOT. Join us on this discovery today!
Do you know how much God loves you? Did you know there's nothing you can do to make Him stop loving you? Did you know God has an incredible purpose for your life? We'll talk about all these amazing things today!
The Bible is the most incredible, amazing book of all-time! But there are a lot of questions about it. Join us this week as we tackle a few of the top ones.
What should have been a repellant for the Church turned out to be a major propellant. We will end this series on a sobering and challenging note.
This week we will look at the final moments of a great man of faith and see how he was able to give everything for the gospel.
The opposition against the Church in Acts is heating up. But one man shows us how he did - and how we can - endure even the worst situations.
We could all use help from time to time. This week we'll look at the best way to find it.
This week we get inspiration from a familiar source and advice from an unlikely source. Let's discover how God's approval of us and God's plan for us are connected.
The title says it all! Join us this week as we learn three things about God from the weirdest story in the New Testament.
What do the Cowardly Lion, the Church in Acts, and we all have in common? We all have the same need. Join us this week as we travel the road to courage.
How can you effectively stand for righteousness without becoming unrighteous in your stand? How can you defend your faith without being defensive or unnecessarily offensive? We'll answer those questions - and more - in this week's message.
Sometimes living a life of faith can be difficult & discouraging - especially when the culture and people around you attack you for it. This week we'll look at the right response when that happens.
If you've ever met opposition because of your faith, you may have felt unprepared and alone. But today, we'll examine your defense.
Have you ever been the victim of a situational "sneak attack"? Have you ever had someone close in your life betray you? Have you ever been mistreated or attacked for your faith? When it comes down to it, these things aren't physical, but spiritual. Today, we'll look at 3 truths to remember when the enemy attacks.
Jesus has a great offer for you - a brand new life! Today we'll look at the benefits of this new life.
You can choose to live a life of ignorance, or you can be a new person. What does that mean? How can we do that? Find out in this week's message.
No, this is not a Harry Potter spell, but if we grasp the power of "Carpe Occasio", it will change lives!
Rejection. Everyone has had to deal with it - including Jesus. This Easter we'll examine who rejected Jesus, why they rejected Jesus, and what that means for us.
We begin a new series "New Thing" by looking at 2 questions about a man who needed a miracle and then asking those 2 questions about ourselves.
We conclude the "Power" series by examining the third and final (and sometimes controversial) phenomenon from Acts 2.
What does wind have to do with the Holy Spirit? We'll examine the importance and meaning of wind throughout the Bible - and for our lives today.
This week we look at the first of three strange phenomena found in Acts chapter 2 and highlight some parallels between it and the Old Testament.
This week we celebrate our 8-year anniversary as a church! As we celebrate, we're reminded of who we are and what God has called us to do.
Do you know what could make all the difference in your life? Power.
Do you know how you could make a difference with your life? Power.
What is this power, and how do we get it? That's what this latest series is all about!
If you're facing a big decision in your life, you're in luck because this week we'll look at the final 2 keys to making key life decisions.
Are you facing a big decision? Would you just like to learn how to gain wisdom so you can routinely make better decisions? Today we'll discuss the first 2 keys to making key life decisions.
Jesus' final instructions give an itinerary for us to follow so we can complete our ultimate mission in life.
What propelled the original followers of Jesus forward? What were their essential core beliefs? Have any of these beliefs changed for us today? Today we’ll look at the 3 Themes of The Movement.
As we begin our journey through the New Testament book of Acts, we will see three ways to approach and apply this book.
To celebrate the season, we look at the unique "Christmas story" from one of Jesus' best friends.
What does it mean to live in God's favor? How can we push past fear in our lives to fulfill our purpose? We'll work through these big questions this week.
This time of year there is so much to prepare - decorating, gifts, events, etc. But Jesus' older cousin will show us how to prepare for something even more important.
In Matthew 2 we see two very different responses to the birth of Jesus. We'll explore those responses to Jesus as we consider our own response to him.
This year we celebrate Thanksgiving by looking at the book of Revelation. It may sound weird, but as you'll see, it actually makes perfect sense!
This week gets a little heavy as we explore the writings of one of Jesus' closest friends.
This week we'll examine and apply truths from one of the shortest and most personal books in the entire Bible.
Just this title alone can be frightening! We all have to deal with difficult people and engage in difficult conversations at some point in our lives. No one likes to do it, but today we'll learn how to make the most of it.
This week we'll take a look at a song the Apostle Paul wrote that reveals 5 key truths about who Jesus really is.
No matter where you are in life or what you're facing in life, this week's message will be a great reminder to encourage you.
Paul's letter to the Ephesians includes a powerful, encouraging prayer that we will examine and apply this week.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. A lot has changed in 2,000 years, but we face the same problems the ancient churches in Corinth did. Luckily, Paul gave them (and gives us) a 2-part strategy to be effective in our faith.
Everyone like new gifts, right? This week we'll examine 5 new gifts we receive in a life of faith.
3 people. 3 lives. 3 situations. 1 solution. We begin our journey through the New Testament with this simple yet powerful truth about the gospel: it's for everyone!
One of the great mysteries of the universe is how God works. Even though we can't fully know all there is to know about this, the Bible gives us clues along the way. As we conclude our journey through the Old Testament we'll explore two ways God works which have a huge impact on our lives.
Do you ever feel like you constantly encounter opposition and attacks even though you try and do the right things in life? This week we'll look at what those attacks are and how we can withstand them to complete the work God has for us.
The work to rebuild ancient Jerusalem has come a long way for the people of the Old Testament, but the job still remains incomplete. Discover with us how a group of regular people were able to complete the work and how we as regular people can do the same in our lives.
The ancient Jewish people are moving back into their homeland, but they have a lot of work ahead of them. Join us for this week's message as we're encouraged in the same way they were.
Over the past two weeks we've looked at WHAT we can do to have a positive impact on our culture. This week we'll see HOW we can actually do it.
This week we continue our look at Daniel from the Old Testament to see how we can be effective cultural missionaries.
We live in a culture that is increasingly lost, confused, searching, and in decline. How can we have a positive impact on the culture? Check out this week's message as we explore the first step.
We all deal with discouragement. What might help is to examine a few main reasons for discouragement. And what might really help is to explore some remedies for discouragement. Prepare to be encouraged!
This week we make some connections that are actually reversals. It's really not as confusing as it sounds. Join us as we continue our year-long series through the Bible!
It may sound strange, but the less your life is all about you, your life will become so much more. Find out how to live a life of true humility in this week's message.
The title of this week's message says it all. With all of the mysteries, questions, & uncertainties in life, what do you do when God's plan doesn't make sense?
God cares about justice. Our modern culture seems to care about justice. But does justice mean the same in both cases? If so, great! If not, what do we do? We'll look at several "touchy" and "controversial" subjects as we examine this issue of justice.
Sometimes we just have to tell people the truth bluntly. God has to do that sometimes, too. But even when He does, He always give us hope at same time.
God is complex, multi-faceted, and can't be categorized. When it comes to how He operates and what He does, He is Both/And. Discover with us what that means in this week's message.
Trust is difficult to give. It has to be earned. But what if there was someone we could trust who would never make a mistake and never fail?
Pobody's Nerfect. We all make mistakes. But how (or if) we own up to them determines a lot. Join us as we examine two case studies in what to do when you're wrong.
We continue our journey through the Bible as we celebrate our 7-Year Anniversary! This week we examine Psalm 27 to see how King David says we can approach and overcome our problems.
We've all been hurt or betrayed by someone. Sometimes we're even hurt by the people closest to us. This can cause deep pain and severe wounds in our lives. So, what do we do when we've been wronged? We'll attempt to answer that question this week.
Today we'll see how we're re-living history and we'll see how badly the world and our culture need YOU!
Did you know your decisions are powerful? Today we'll look at an Old Testament story about love, loyalty, & kindness and see how simple decisions can have powerful results in our lives!
Do you want success in all you do? Your life, your decisions, your relationships, your faith? If so, today we'll discover if we have what it takes.
What comes to mind when you think about the Old Testament Law? Boring? Long? A bunch of rules? Outdated? God trying to cramp my style? Today we'll look at the Old Testament Law and see if there's more to it than that.
This week we'll explore some of the best-known stories from the entire Bible to see how time after time God provides for His people. But we'll also see how the response to that is a pretty big deal.
We come to a possibly unexpected stop in our journey through the Bible. But it's at this stop where we learn some very valuable life lessons.
We begin our Year of the Bible at...the beginning! In week 1 of our newest series "Origins" we'll see a key theme that is not only all through Genesis, but through the entire Bible - and hopefully in our lives, too!
What if the perfect government existed? What if the perfect leader existed? We'll see how both of those are possible - and currently do exist in this week's message.
Several things about the first Christmas don't seem to make sense. But this week we'll try to find all the pieces to this puzzle and see how they fit together.
This week we talk to two women about their journeys with cancer. How has it affected their faith? How has it affected their view of healing? How would they encourage others going through difficult things? We'll have that conversation today.
In week 1 of this special series we talk to people from our church who are in the midst of physical health battles. In our conversation we'll see how the physical is affecting the spiritual and be encouraged by their story.
We all probably know we should live lives of gratitude, but what are the benefits of living a life of gratitude? We'll look at that in this week's message.
What is integrity? Why is it important? What is it worth? What does all that mean? We'll discuss that today.
What is spiritual perseverance, and why is it so important? That's our discussion this week.
This week we take a look at the timeless virtue of perseverance. We know it's a good thing, but why is it so difficult? And, what's the payoff if we don't quit?
We continue our discussion on the lost art of honor by looking at two more relational areas in which honor is so important.
Cancel Culture is prevalent in today's world. But what if we chose a better way: Honor Culture?
We want laws & vows to be simple and clear. But real life doesn't always work that way. Today we'll tackle questions about these sometimes complicated, nuanced topics.
This week we look at the complicated relationships involving a well-known Old Testament figure.
This week we examine the probability of one biblical prophet and the reliability of modern prophets.
In our opening week of "You Asked For It" we tackle three questions about popular phrases. Are they true? Are they biblical? Let's find out!
No matter who you are, you will face two main hurdles in your life of faith. In today's message we will see what they are, why they're challenging, and how to jump those hurdles.
In our life of faith we need good teammates to make us stronger and make the team better.
Our spiritual life is like an athletic event - it requires TRAINING. But knowing HOW to train and WHY we train are crucial to the training being effective. Find out more in this week's message.
In the final week of this series we'll look at some of the final words of Jesus that continue a theme seen all throughout the Bible
This week we'll look at a familiar Old Testament story that explains a powerful New Testament promise
Parenting is difficult, but parenting is so important. How do we leave a lasting legacy? We'll find out in this week's message!
What happens when our plans don't go according to plan? What happens when our plans fail? Luckily, there's a plan for that!
How do we get over our past? How do we conquer sin? How do we overcome shame and guilt? How do we successfully move forward in life? We go to the light.
We all make promises. Sometimes we keep them, sometimes we don't. But as we begin this new series we'll see that God ALWAYS keeps His promises!
This week we tackle one of the most difficult questions asked about death and the afterlife: "What happens to people who never have an opportunity to hear the gospel or about Jesus?"
What does it mean to store up "treasures in heaven"?
If I'm in Heaven, will I be aware of people I know who AREN'T there, and if so, will I miss them? We'll tackle these questions in this week's message.
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In this week's message we tackle three interesting questions about death & the afterlife.
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How great is Heaven going to be and how does it affect our lives right now? We'll discuss that in this week's message.
Talking about Hell can be uncomfortable, scary, and confusing. But we need to have this conversation because what you believe about Hell will affect how you live your life.
No one likes waste, right? Well, neither does God. Everything has a purpose - hidden things, small things, and even strange things. Watch this week's message to see how that's true physically and spiritually.
he Beginning God shows us the most important factors for a healthy, influential, godly marriage. Join us this week as we dive in to discover what those are.
This week we look at four characteristics of God that He revealed in the Creation Story of Genesis 1-2 that are still on display today!
Jesus says we should love God and love others. But really, loving others IS loving God. Find out more in this week's message.
Jesus said we should love God with all our mind. In this week's message we'll discover what that means and how we do it.
We've been focusing on prayer and fasting the past few weeks, but what's the point of this focus? Join us for the final week of this series to find out!
Pretty much everyone knows what prayer is. But, do you know how powerful prayer is? Have you unlocked its benefits in your life? Join us this week as learn two key truths about prayer.
We're kicking off 21 days of prayer & fasting! Check out the opening week of our new series as we take a look at the spiritual discipline of fasting.
What does the New Year hold? Last year proved that no one knows. But, let's start 2021 with a few things we can do that will prepare us for ANYTHING this year has in store!
2020 definitely wasn't the year you planned for and it probably wasn't the year you hoped for. But, in the final message of the year we'll see some key lessons we learned even during this crazy, unpredictable, up-and-down year.
Get ready for a (spiritual) workout as we look at the least-likely person in our series, "Greater"!
A hard act to follow. A warrior. Faithful. Leader. These words describe a great man named Joshua and maybe someone else, too, who is even greater.
Moses is one of the most revered figures not only in the Bible, but in all of history. So how is Jesus greater? We'll discover that this week.
We've all heard the term "separation of Church and State". But what are some unintended consequences of that separation, and what is the solution to those consequences?
In the midst of our super-charged, highly political, deeply divided culture HOW SHOULD Christians communicate about and share our views & opinions? We'll examine that this week.
Politics are personal. But sometimes politics can become too personal. What do we do to avoid falling into this trap? We explore that in week 2 of this series.
Should the Church engage politically and with social issues? Should Christians engage politically and with social issues? To figure this out, let's look at how Jesus did it.
It's time to get passionate. It's time to get desperate. It's time to get determined. Find out what that means and how to do that in this week's message.
This week we'll examine four key words from a famous conversation between Jesus and his disciples that will help us learn the process and product of following Jesus.
This week's message is like a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story. There are challenges and there are choices and they will determine where we end up.
Who we surround ourself with matters. Who we listen to matters. Find out more in the final week of this series.
Why is it when we make mistakes we try to hide it, deny it, or blame others for it? That doesn't help the problem - it makes it worse! Today we're going to see how we can not only get out of our own way, but STAY out of our own way.
This week we'll look at the excuses we make to try and justify a bad decision before we make it and how to avoid believing those excuses.
Deep down we usually know the right thing to do or the right decision to make. But why so often do we get in our own way and choose the wrong thing or make the wrong decision? This week we'll learn how to pay attention.
What if you were told the Bible explains scientific facts hundreds of years before they were ever discovered? We'll explore that claim this week.
Can faith and belief in God be explained & defended through logic and reason? Can we use science to show evidence of God's existence? Yes and Yes. We'll see how and why in this week's message.
Is God A god or The God? If He is The God, what makes Him so different? Big questions and big answers in the opening week of this series.
In week 1 of our brand new series we'll look at one of the oldest stories in the entire Bible and see how things haven't changed that much and what that means for our lives today.
The only constant in life is change. Some changes are good & some are bad. Some changes come quickly & some come slowly. How do we respond to and thrive during changes in life? We'll look at that in this week's message.
Life is not just about what happens to you but is about how you respond to it. Find out more in week 1 of this new 2-part series.
We conclude our series on the 12 disciples by looking at 2 men who had some similarities but couldn't have been more different
We all, like Thomas, have questions. Questions about life. Questions about faith. How should we view those questions, and what do we do with those questions? We'll answer those questions this week.
On Mother's Day we look at how two brothers changed from spending time with Jesus and see how we can, too
This week we take a look at and learn lessons from probably the most under-appreciated of the 12 original disciples of Jesus
This week we'll see how Jesus used Peter's strengths AND weaknesses and see how he can do the same with us
We're excited to begin a new series to help us learn more about what it means to follow Jesus
Fear is a normal, natural human emotion. But, if you let fear run your life, fear will ruin your life. This special message is in response to the situation regarding the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, but the principles will be helpful & effective for any situation in your life.
Fear is a normal, natural human emotion. But, if you let fear run your life, fear will ruin your life. This special message is in response to the situation regarding the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, but the principles will be helpful & effective for any situation in your life.
In this series we're trying to know Jesus better by exploring the way he describes himself.
In this series we're trying to know Jesus better by exploring the way he describes himself.
We're 5-yrs-old! We celebrate by reflecting how we got 'here' & projecting how we'll get 'there'.
We’re 5-yrs-old! We celebrate by reflecting how we got ‘here’ & projecting how we’ll get ‘there’.
Have you lost that lovin' feeling? If so, why? And if so, how can we get it back? Find out in this week's message.
Have you lost that lovin' feeling? If so, why? And if so, how can we get it back? Find out in this week's message.
This week we focus on one of our Core Values, how it ties into future events, and how it creates a sense of urgency for the gospel.
This week we focus on one of our Core Values, how it ties into future events, and how it creates a sense of urgency for the gospel.
This week we see how having perfect vision in our lives has a huge impact IN us and THROUGH us.
This week we see how having perfect vision in our lives has a huge impact IN us and THROUGH us.
This week's message takes us on a difficult yet important tight-rope walk to help us have perfect vision in our lives.
This week's message takes us on a difficult yet important tight-rope walk to help us have perfect vision in our lives.
In week 1 of this new series we get introduced to a close, personal friend of Jesus and see how a friendship with Jesus can change everything for us.
In week 1 of this new series we get introduced to a close, personal friend of Jesus and see how a friendship with Jesus can change everything for us.
We begin a brand new year with some encouragement on how to make 2020 your most fulfilling year ever!
We begin a brand new year with some encouragement on how to make 2020 your most fulfilling year ever!
This week we'll see how Christmas helps make the long-distance connection between us and God
This week we'll see how Christmas helps make the long-distance connection between us and God
Is God completely un-knowable? We look at that question in week 1 of our 2019 holiday series
Is God completely un-knowable? We look at that question in week 1 of our 2019 holiday series
Where do we look when we need help? Where do we go when life is coming at us nonstop? How can we handle everything we face? Today we learn how to endure on our journey as pilgrims.
Where do we look when we need help? Where do we go when life is coming at us nonstop? How can we handle everything we face? Today we learn how to endure on our journey as pilgrims.
How can Christ-followers survive in, thrive in, and even affect our culture? What hope can we have when we feel all alone? We explore answers to those questions in week 1 of ‘Pilgrim Songs’.
The "Same Old, Same Old" Trap is a complete time-waster and limits what God wants to do in your life. Find out how to avoid this trap and its negative consequences in this week's episode.
We begin this series by looking at a faith trap that will keep you from what could be because of what might be.
This week we look at a well-known account from the Old Testament to see a powerful example of faith to encourage us.
We finish our Q&A series by taking a look at the most important question a Christ-follower can ask