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We are ON THE MOVE because Jesus is ON THE MOVE! In Luke 15:8-10 and the Parable of the Lost Coin, we see God's heart for people. Because lost people matter to Jesus and they must matter to us. In addition, this Congregational Sunday we celebrate lives changed by Christ through baptisms and hear from our ministry leaders about what the Spirit is doing in our ministries.
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One of the most compelling reasons to believe Christianity is true is how it transforms lives. In this final message of this sermon series, we see how God changed Paul's life, millions of lives throughout history and how he can change your life too! Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Transformed Lives" from Acts 26. Communion will be served during the service.
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Suffering is a reality in this life. Many people face suffering and pain with hopelessness, and yet Christianity offers a compelling hope for the final cure for suffering. Discover the hope that Christianity offers to suffering and pain. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Only Hope for Suffering" from Romans 8:23-25.
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Jesus Christ is the very center of Christianity. Discover why Jesus was more than a good teacher, revolutionary leader and prophet; He is God in the flesh. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Reality of Jesus" from Matthew 16:13-16.
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One of the most compelling reasons to believe Christianity is true is because the Bible provides the basis of morality. Discover how the foundations of morality find their grounding in God's Word. Pastor Todd Johnson will share "The Foundation for Morality" from Hebrews 4:12.
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All of Christianity is built on the foundation of the Bible. But, can we trust that what it says is true? Discover compelling reasons for the credibility of the Bible. Communion will be served during the service. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Credibility of the Bible" from 2 Peter 1:20-21.
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As we prepare to be sent out to demonstrate and declare the good news this GO Week, let's be encouraged by the One who sends us out with His authority, mission and presence: Jesus Christ. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Go!" from Matthew 28:18-20.
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Whether or not you believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, you should want it to be true. The incredible news of 1 Corinthians 15 is: It IS true! This Easter, come discover the "too-good-to-be-true-but-it-is" news of how the resurrection changes everything. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Because He Lives."
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Saul and Jonathan die in battle and the saga between David and Saul ends. How will David respond to the deserved death of his enemy? Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "Loving Our Enemies" from 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1.
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Life is a spiritual battle. But God has given us spiritual armor to stand firm against the enemy. Discover how to gain victory over the schemes of the devil. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Standing Firm Against the Enemy" from Ephesians 6:10-20. Communion will be served during the service.
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While David is still fleeing from King Saul, Saul decides to consult a witch who conjures up the spirit of Samuel. What do we make of this strange text and what should be our response to the demonic world. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Dark Side is Real" from 1 Samuel 28.
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This is the story of David and his encounter with Nabal, the foolish and inhospitable husband of Abigail. Discover how to not be a fool and have a teachable heart like David. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "How to Not be a Fool" from 1 Samuel 25.
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David could have taken the life of King Saul, but he spares his life. He teaches us how a heart after God's own heart sees the relationship between authority and mercy. Pastor Todd Johnson shares "Undeserved Mercy" from 1 Samuel 24.
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In David's vulnerable and desperate situation, he makes two decisions that seem morally questionable. How are we to understand these decisions? How do we discern what is right when things are complicated? Pastor Nate Keeler shares "It's Complicated" from 1 Samuel 21.
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David and Jonathan model what true friendship looks like. We'll look at the marks of a true friend and how to be this kind of friend in the lives of others. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Marks of a True Friend" from 1 Samuel 19-20. Communion will be served during the service.
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In Jonah's anger and God's compassion, we are left with a question for each of us to answer: Is our heart aligned with God's heart of compassion for all people? Pastor Nate Keeler shares "When God is Compassionate" from Jonah 4.
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Jonah obeys God's instructions and preaches a warning from God to Nineveh. God's response to repentance shows the amazing grace and heart God has for the nations. Guest speaker and missionary Rodney Huffty shares "When God Gives Grace" from Jonah 3.
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In the depths of Jonah's despair in the belly of the fish, we see a heart of repentance. We get to know the kind of people that God saves: people like us! Pastor Nate Keeler shares "When God Saves" from Jonah 2.
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Jonah gets an unexpected call to preach to the wicked city of Nineveh. His response reveals the struggle we all face in our call as ambassadors of Christ. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "When God Calls" from Jonah 1. Communion will be served during the service.
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Saul begins to be jealous of David's success and fame which causes a series of terrible and dangerous decisions. However, David's response teaches us how handle jealousy and adversity from others. Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "Responding to Toxic Jealousy" from 1 Samuel 18:5-30.
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When David was taunted by Goliath, he was not afraid of him because he believed in the true power of God to overcome enemies. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Fear of God vs. Fear of Man" from 1 Samuel 17:41-58.
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David is one of the most inspiring and relatable heroes in the Bible. David's humble and hidden beginning shows that God sees the heart, looks for things that others don't see, and loves to use the forgotten and unlikely. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "God and the Underdogs" from 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
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Life can be chaotic. Not only do we face the chaos of geo-political turmoil and cultural upheaval, we face troubles in our own personal lives and families. Discover how to take refuge in God in chaotic times through this powerful Psalm of David. Guest speaker Dan Priceshares "The King of Chaos" from Psalm 46.
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Jesus' birth in the stable breaks all the rules for how we think a king should come. This Christmas, discover that the humble birth of our Savior means that Christmas is for all of us. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Savior for All" from Luke 2:8-20.
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The prophet Micah foretells of a king who is both ancient and future. Learn why we all need a king and how to make Jesus our King. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The King" from Micah 5:1-6.
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The prophet Ezekiel foretells of the shepherd that will come for his sheep. Learn how Jesus becomes the Great Shepherd and what it means to be one of His sheep. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Shepherd" from Ezekiel 34.
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The book of Hosea tells a story about a troubled marriage and gives us a hint about Jesus coming to save us. The story shows us that our relationship with God is similar to a marriage, but it’s not perfect. Come discover how God fixed this relationship even though it came at his own cost. This Sunday, Pastor Nate Keeler will share "The Bridegroom" from Hosea 1:1-11 and Hosea 3:1-5. Communion will be served during the service.
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This is our semi-annual Congregational Sunday. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Gratitude On The Move" from 2 Corinthians 9:10-15. The true fruit of generosity is found in the joy and gratitude it produces withinus, especially when we first give to the Lord and His Kingdom first.
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In the parable of The Widow’s Offering from Luke 21:1-4, Jesus contrasts the heart of the poor widow who gave everything with the heart of the rich person who gave out of abundance. Money and possessions are reflections of the heart of worship. This week we will worship God by making our financial commitments to ON THE MOVE.
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Through the story of the greedy man who builds bigger barns and whose life revolves around this stuff, Jesus contrasts the world’s definition of rich with God’s definition of rich - being rich toward God. Discover principles for how to be rich in God's eyes. Luke 12:13-34.
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In this parable Jesus teaches us to be careful planners and stewards with our money because it reflects on how we will steward God’s Kingdom resources. We'll learn how giving, saving and spending reflects God's priorities when Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Stewardship On the Move" from Luke 16:1-13.
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God entrusts his servants with varying resources, not to spend on themselves, but to invest in the Kingdom of God. Two servants were faithful, one was fearful. Learn how we are seeking to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Church On the Move" from Matthew 25:14-30.
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See why the ON THE MOVE Vision must first begin with Jesus. Learn about the deeper meaning within the parable of the merchant and the pearl. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Jesus On the Move" from Matthew 13:45-46.
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We all have moments as Christians when we sense the nudge of the Holy Spirit to share our faith or go further in a spiritual conversation. And yet often we miss the opportunity. Be inspired and challenged by Pastor Todd Johnson and his mom, Mary, to make the most of every opportunity that the Holy Spirit gives us. Pastor Todd Johnson will share "Don't Miss the Moment" from Ephesians 5:15-17.
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One month from now, Americans will be electing the next president of the United States of America. In the midst of the excitement and tension, the fear and anticipation, how should we face this election? Hear Pastor Nate's heart for how we as a church and as citizens face the looming election and its aftermath. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Facing An Election" from John 18:36-37.
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In this digital age we must fight against the real enemy that wants to distract us, remove our peace, divide us and isolate us from using the full armor of God that the Gospel provides. Nate Keeler shares "Standing Strong" from Ephesians 6:10-20.
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Jesus promises us an abundant life if we follow him as our Shepherd. We'll learn how to replace our digital distractions with spiritual practices that lead to life when Pastor Terry Foester shares "Reclaiming the Abundant Life" from Psalm 23.
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Behind the warm invitation of our screens lurks a powerful enemy that seeks to steal, kill and destroy. If we are going to put technology in its proper place, we must discern between the wolf and the true shepherd. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" from John 10:10.
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We have a problem. The digital revolution seems to have slowly boiled us in distraction, division and addiction like the proverbial frog in the kettle. We will uncover our deeper problem and discover a way out together. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Facing Our Crisis" from Colossians 2:6-8.
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In modern times, should we expect the Holy Spirit to manifest Himself in signs and wonders like He did in the time of the apostles and the early church? We will consider the role of sign gifts in the life of the church. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Gifts of the Spirit Part 3" from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. This is a communion service.
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What is the biblical gift of tongues? In this special message, we will discover God's intent for tongues, and how it is to be practiced in the church.
The Holy Spirit gives gifts and empowers believers for gospel ministry. We will learn how to discover and develop our spiritual gifts when Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "The Gifts of the Spirit Part 2" from 2 Timothy 1:6-7.
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The Holy Spirit gives gifts and empowers believers for gospel ministry. Learn why the spiritual gifts are critical to church unity and growth. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Gifts of the Spirit Part 1" from Romans 12:3-8.
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The Holy Spirit produces the character qualities of God in our lives. Learn what it means to walk by the Spirit and produce His fruit when Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "The Fruit of the Spirit" from Galatians 5:16-26.
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What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit? Pastor Nate Keeler clarifies what it means to be filled with the Spirit and how every Christian can learn to be filled with the Spirit when he shares "Filling of the Spirit" from Ephesians 5:18-21.
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Can we know for certain that we are saved and are going to heaven? Learn the critical role that the Holy Spirit has in our assurance of salvation as Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Indwelling of the Spirit" from Ephesians 1:13-14.
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Did you know that when we read the Bible, the Spirit is at work supernaturally so that we can understand spiritual truths? Discover the Spirit's vital role in understanding God's Word and how we can invite Him into our study of the Bible as Pastor Todd Johnson shares "The Illuminating of the Spirit" from 1 Corinthians 2:10-15.
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The Holy Spirit is active not only in individuals but in the corporate body of Christ. He has come to bring a supernatural unity that transcends our various difference. We will learn how to walk in step with the Spirit through our unity as a church. Pastor Nate Keeler "The Unity of the Spirit" from Ephesians 4:2-6.
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How can God be one and yet three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit? We will unpack the challenging doctrine of the Trinity and discover why it matters for our relationship with God and each other. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Three-in-One" from 1 Peter 1.
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When Jesus was preparing for His departure, He told the disciples it was necessary for Him to leave so that the Spirit could be sent. We will begin to grasp why the Spirit is necessary for the advancement of the Gospel. "The Necessity of the Spirit" from John 16:7-15.
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Hear how God worked through and in the hearts of the students on the Panama, West Virginia and Texas teams. Our Student Missions Reports are split between both worship services with each student speaking at one of the services.
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Hear how God worked through and in the hearts of the students on the Panama, West Virginia and Texas teams. Our Student Missions Reports are split between both worship services with each student speaking at one of the services.
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As Joseph's story closes, we see that Joseph was faced with a decision to either punish his brothers or forgive them. Learn the secret to true reconciliation as Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Joseph's Redemption" from Genesis 48-50.
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While circumstances in Joseph's life seemed bleak, God had not forgotten him. In fact, God was working His sovereign plan for the good of His children. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Joseph's Reconciliation" from Genesis 41-47.
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In Joseph's story, we learn how to get perspective on God's "hiddenness" during the suffering in our lives. We will see how Joseph's suffering points forward to the suffering of Jesus. Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "Joseph's Suffering" from Genesis 37-40.
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This is our special Congregational Sunday celebrating what God is doing among us. Experience baptisms and hear more about where God is leading us in the future.
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As God's promised blessings continue through Jacob, we find Jacob wrestling with God. We learn how this story summarizes Jacob's life and how wrestling with God is necessary for our transformation when Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Jacob the Wrestler" from Genesis 28-36.
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In "It's Complicated: Isaac and Rebekah" from Genesis 23-27, Pastor Nate Keeler navigates the intricate interplay of love and trickery in the narrative of Isaac and Rebekah. We are exploring how their story reflects the complexities of human relationships and the unexpected ways in which divine providence works.
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In our study, we see that Abraham continues to trust the Lord's promises and God delivers miraculously by giving him a son, Isaac. We will also see how God tests Abraham's faith and learn how we can be resilient in our faith like him. Pastor Todd Johnson shares "The Faith of Abraham" from Genesis 18-22.
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As we resume our study of Genesis, we see that God chose Abraham as the ambassador of God's blessing and glory to the nations. This week when Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Father Abraham" from Genesis 12-18, we will learn the substance of faith from the father of faith, Abraham.
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There is no love without intentionality in our actions. As we prepare for GO Week, we will continue to examine Colossians 4 to learn what intentionality in our love looks like. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "A Lifestyle of Intentionality" from Colossians 4:5-6.
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How do we sustain a movement of loving our neighbor? Colossians 4 tells us that we must devote ourselves to prayer. We will learn how to talk to God about our neighbors before we talk to our neighbors about God. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "A Lifestyle of Prayer" from Colossians 4:2-4.
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This Sunday we begins new sermon series called "Go: Love Your Neighbor." How do we effectively express love for our neighbor in a way that is free from agenda, yet still creates space to introduce someone to Jesus?
This week Pastor Terry Foester focuses on "A Lifestyle of Love" and the proper order of love for God and neighbor, drawing from Matthew 22:33-40. We'll deconstruct ineffective evangelism methods and reframe our love of neighbor as a conduit for the Gospel. Communion will be served during the service.
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We celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter! We are looking at the resurrection through the eyes of the Apostle Peter. Peter felt like a failure and thought there was no hope left for him...until that first Easter morning when he witnessed the empty tomb. Discover the hope of Easter that is available for the rest of us. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Hope for the Rest of Us" from Luke 24:1-12.
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Secularism tells us that no one can tell us who we are and that significance is found in making our own name for ourselves. The tower of Babel story is a shockingly relevant commentary on today's most popular narratives of identity. Learn how to avoid the sin of Babel and discover your true identity. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Babel: Then and Now" from Genesis 11.
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Secularism tells us that no one has the right to tell anyone else what is right or wrong for them. However, from the famous story of Noah, we learn that sin has serious consequences, not only for you but for the whole world. Discover both the bad news and the good news when Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "From Boat to Bow" from Genesis 6-9.
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Secularism sends the message that true freedom is found in following our own desires. From the story of Cain and Abel, we will discover the ugly truth that what we think is freedom only results in slavery to our desires. Pastor Nate shares "The Cain in Everyone" from Genesis 4.
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Secularism tells us that morality is relative and life is found in discovering our own truth. We'll examine the origin of this modern day lie through the story of Adam and Eve's fall in the garden of Eden. Pastor Nate shares "The Fall for All" from Genesis 3.
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How are you using the circle of influence and relationships that God has placed you in? We will explore how Paul used his house arrest as an opportunity to demonstrate and declare the Gospel and how we can follow in his example as great co-missionaries. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "A Great Investment" from Philippians 1:12-14 and 4:21-23.
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The Apostle Paul, in sharing his heart for his fellow Jews to be saved, expresses the urgency and necessity for Christians to be on mission. Be inspired and challenged toward intentionality of our gospel witness when Pastor Nate Keeler shares "A Great Urgency" from Romans 10:13-15.
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Guest Speaker Galen Burkholder, CEO of Global Disciples International, kicks off Missions Month by sharing "A Great Mission" from John 17:18-21. In Jesus' prayer before his death, he shows us his heart for all people to join in the united love of God forever. He also calls all Christians to continue the same mission that Jesus was sent on by the Father. Come learn more about how to join the mission of Jesus. Communion will be served during the service.
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Secular ideology is attempting to dismantle the distinction and binaries of man and woman. We will examine God's original design of man and woman as equal, distinct and complementary when Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Man and Woman" from Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:18-25.
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Secularism sends mixed messages on the value of human life, especially the value of an unborn child. However, our origin story assures the dignity of all human life encompassed in concept of the "imago dei." Discover the implications of being made in the image of God and serving those with special needs as Pastor Nate Keeler presents "In His Image" from Genesis 1:26-27.
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Secularism tells us that we have the ability to create and determine our own meaning. But in this message we will learn that God designed mankind with a clear meaning not self-created but given by God alone. Come discover the reason we were made. Pastor Terry Foester shares "Born for This" from Genesis 1:26-31.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "In the Beginning, God" from Genesis 1:1-25. Secularism tells us that the universe one big cosmic accident, random and meaningless. But the first four words of the Bible root our origin story in the Creator. We will look at how the reality of personal, creator God must be the starting point to understand ourselves, our world and our purpose.
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Guest speaker Tim "Chip" Santa Barbara shares "What Are We Doing Here?" from Luke 9:43-62 and Romans 7:18-25. As we end 2023, we will address some false notions of what it means to follow our King. Learn about the best resolution anyone can make this new year.
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares The Incarnation from John 1:14-17. We will meditate on the incredible reality that God became one of us and moved into the neighborhood.
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On Christmas Eve Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Revelation" from John 1:18. How can the transcendent, invisible God be made known to mankind? We will consider the incredible reality that Jesus is the image of the invisible God and why that matters in our lives.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The New Birth" from John 1:12-13. You are invited to become a child of God! Learn what it means to be a true child of God and why this invitation is the most important invitation you will ever receive.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Light" from John 1:4-11. Not only is Jesus called the Word, but He is also "the Light" who came into a dark world. Discover the purpose and the power of the Light of the world.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Word" from John 1:1-3. John begins his gospel with an incredible statement about the origin of Jesus. We will examine the deeper meaning contained in the title of Jesus as "the Word" and why it matters for our lives today.
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We all hate waiting, whether it’s for marriage, a promotion or healing from heartbreak. What are you waiting for that God seems to be slow on? In this message, we will learn how we wait for resolution as Christians. Pastor Nate Keeler will present "How We Wait" from James 5:7-20.
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James does not mince words when it comes to the greedy. We will seek to heed his warning about greed and see how the Gospel helps us avoid the destructive force of greed in our lives when Pastor Matthew McNutt presents "Gospel vs. Greed" from James 5:1-6.
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During our bi-annual Congregational Sunday Pastor Nate and the Ministry Leadership Team share their vision of "Shaping the Future," provide encouraging ministry updates and learn how you can engage in the vital ministry God is doing among us.
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Do you ever ignore warning lights in your car? Sometimes we ignore warning lights in our lives because they might prevent us from getting what our hearts desire. However, ignoring the warnings leads to painful consequences. We're looking at James 3:13-4:17 for "Warning Lights" that will prevent us from ruining our lives.
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But the truth is, the tongue is powerful and words have the power to bring life and death. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Say What?" from James 3:1-12.
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Many claim to be Christians but they don’t live like it. What is true saving faith and how can we know that our faith is real? Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Faith For Real" from James 2:12-24.
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Ever picked favorites? Often times in life, we let our assumptions and judgments of appearance, social status, profession, wealth, gender, race and culture affect the value of another person. We all do it, but how serious is it? What can we do to stop it? In this message, we dive into James 2:1-13 to see what the cause and cure to favoritism really is. Pastor Todd Johnson shares "No Favorites."
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Do you know how to read the Bible? Someone could be an excellent reader and yet not know how to read the Bible like God intended. James shows us the difference between worthless reading and priceless reading of our Bible. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "How to Read The Bible" from James 1:19-27.
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Temptation convinces us that sin will be fun in the moment, but it never ends where it begins. What if there was a way we could fight it and say no to temptation? We'll learn where temptation comes from, where it leads to and how to defeat it before it defeats us. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Fighting Temptation" from James 1:13-18.
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In the midst of a difficult season, have you ever asked, “Where are you, God?” Trials can shake us up and lead to wondering about what God is doing, but there’s always more than meets the eye. In "Better not Bitter," Pastor Nate Keeler looks at James 1:1-12 to learn the key to getting better and not bitter through trials.
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Pastor Terry Foester shares "Becoming a Better Friend" from Proverbs 17:17. We will learn what to look for and how to become a vital friend that bears the image of God.
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Today, we begin a new sermon series called "You've Got a Friend." There is a growing epidemic in America and it isn't a virus you can catch, although it may be even more harmful. It is an epidemic called loneliness. God designed us for friendship and it is central to what it means to bear His image in the world. Join us for this two-part series in Proverbs so that we can cure isolation in pursuit of vital friendships.
Pastor Nate will share "Don't Go Alone" from Proverbs 18:24. We will learn why friendships are so vital to God and to our spiritual progress.
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Pastor Nate shares "From My Heart to Yours," a personal message about what God taught him over his sabbatical. The key verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares Jehu: Zeal Without Love from 2 Kings 9-10. Jehu does what no other king was willing to do because of his zeal for the Lord. But we will learn that zeal for God alone is not enough without love.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares Hezekiah: The Reformer from 2 Kings 18-21. Hezekiah is the only king described as a king like David; the Bible records there was no other king like him, before or after his reign. In a time of great wickedness, he stood firm for God when it would have been far easier to go with the flow. His life is a great challenge for us as we live in a secular nation, work in secular jobs and attend secular schools.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares Ahab: The Evil King from 1 Kings 16:29-22:39. Scripture says that Ahab "did more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him." What influences led him so far astray? And how is his life and choices a warning for each of us today?
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares Josiah: Breaking the Cycle from 2 Kings 22-23. Josiah was a faithful king. He broke the cycle of unfaithfulness and created a new legacy. We'll explore how we can break the cycles of sin we are caught in and create a new legacy in our own life.
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Pastor Terry Foester shares Asa: Half-Hearted Reformer from 1 King 15:9-24 and 2 Chronicles 14-16. Asa is a reformer, but he's half-hearted in his ability to purge idolatry from the people. He doesn't completely eliminate the "high places" of idolatry, and his reign is plagued by civil war. Sadly, we see in Asa an example of someone who is half-hearted in their devotion and loyalty. What does half-hearted faith look like in our day? How do we avoid half-hearted faith?
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares Jehoshaphat: Be Courageous from 2 Chronicles 17-20. Jehoshaphat was known for his courage. Courage aided him in his leadership and his ability to care more about what God thought than man. We will explore how Jehoshaphat exhibited courage and how we, today, can choose courage as we face challenging times.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares Rehoboam: Heed Wisdom from 1 Kings 12:1-19. Who do we go to for wise counsel? Is it those who honor God and have our best interests at heart? Or those who simply tell us what we want to hear? Rehoboam chose poorly and tore apart a nation.
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares "Solomon: The Unfaithful King" from 1 Kings 11. Solomon had a fatal flaw, he did not guard his heart. Solomon's downfall was rooted in his quest for pleasure and power. We'll explore...
-The duality of Solomon's character and how the once faithful king turned unfaithful.
-How this duality creeps up in our own lives.
We need to be on guard so when we are confronted by the enemy we can see clearly and choose wisely.
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares Solomon: The Faithful King from 1 Kings 2-8. When walking in God's ways and keeping His commands, King Solomon went on to do marvelous things to advance the kingdom of God. Rulers from around the world came to see the wisdom of Solomon at work and the resulting glory of his kingdom. In this sermon we will explore the benefits/blessings of walking in faithfulness to God.
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This Sunday we focus on the Student Missions Reports. Hear how God worked through and in the hearts of the students on the Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Alaska mission trips! Our Student Missions Reports will be split between both worship services with each student speaking at one of the services.
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This Sunday we focus on the Student Missions Reports. Hear how God worked through and in the hearts of the students on the Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Alaska mission trips! Our Student Missions Reports will be split between both worship services with each student speaking at one of the services.
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Guest speaker Champ Thornton shares "The Antidote to Unworthiness" from Psalm 24. Have you ever felt like an imposter? Many people struggle to feel accepted, worthy or good enough. These feelings can cause us to hide, put on a mask or attempt to over-achieve. What do we do when we feel like an imposter? Come learn the good news for the antidote to unworthiness.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Antidote to Bitterness" from Psalm 73. Life isn't fair. And sometimes it seems like the most undeserving people are living their best life while we struggle. If you experience envy, discontentment or resentment, come learn this powerful antidote to bitterness.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Antidote to Uncertainty" from Psalm 121. We live in a world of instability, dangers and uncertainty. This reality tempts us to seek security and safety in false hopes or to never take any risks in life. Come learn the courage-producing antidote to uncertainty. Communion will be served during the service.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Antidote to Revenge" from Psalm 59. Have you ever been treated unfairly and desire to get back at people? Do you ever grow angry at injustices? Come learn how to unlock the powerful antidote to revenge.
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During our bi-annual Congregational Sunday, you'll hear more about our vision to be "On The Move" at Brandywine Valley Church, as well as hear from our leadership about some of our key ministries.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Antidote to Shame" from Psalm 32. Do you believe that if people really knew you they would reject you? Are you plagued with guilt over your past? Do you often hide your true-self from God and others? Come learn the life-freeing antidote to shame. Communion will be offered during the service.
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Pastor Nate Keeler and Pastor Terry Foester share "Go with the Spirit" from 2 Timothy 1:7 as we kick off GO Week. As we prepare to GO, demonstrate and declare the Gospel of Jesus this week, we will be reminded that the Spirit we've received is not one that produces fear, but one that produces power, love and a sound mind.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Antidote To Hopelessness" from Psalm 126. Behind the many life numbing and destroying tendencies, such as addiction and self-harm, is a deep sense of hopelessness. But God wants to offer you light in the midst of the darkness. Come learn the life-preserving antidote to hopelessness.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt share "The Antidote to Fear" from Psalm 46. Many people live with a crippling fear that causes them to avoid risk and seek security in the wrong places. Fear does not have to reign over your decisions, relationships and progress in your life. Come discover the inspiring antidote to fear.
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Pastor Nate Keeler begins "The Antidote" sermon series with "The Antidote to Impulsivity" from Psalm 130. Do you often give into your passions? Do you make rash decisions that you regret? Do you commit but can't seem to follow through? In this message we will learn the live-saving antidote to impulsivity.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Empty Tomb" from Mark 16:1-8. The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the seminal event of all human history. What we believe about it affects our every day—and our eternity. This Easter we will examine the resurrection from the earliest historical account, and the surprising and authentic reaction of the disciples that gives the resurrection even more credibility.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Trials" from Mark 14:53-65 and 15:1-15. We'll follow Jesus into the courtrooms of the high priests and Pilate. Although He appears to be a helpless victim, He is accomplishing the plan that will result in our salvation. In this message we will see that we, by nature, are capable of the same sins as the religious leaders, Pilate and the crowd.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Denial" from Mark 14:66-72. While Jesus is facing the corruption of the courts, Peter gives in to the corruption of his heart by denying his loyalty to Jesus. In the message, we will learn to face our fears and trust in the restoration of Jesus.
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Pastor Todd Johnson will share "The Arrest" from Mark 14:43-52. In the midst of the chaos and injustice of His arrest, we see that Jesus is still in complete control and God's will is being accomplished for our good. Because He is in complete control, we can trust him in the chaos and injustice of our lives.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Garden" from Mark 14:32-42. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faces the crisis of the cross. His humanity is on full display as He wrestles with the Father in prayer. In this message, we will see that because Jesus accepted His crisis on the cross, we can be accepted by God.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Last Supper" from Mark 14:12-31. Although the disciples did not understand it at the time, their last meal with Jesus would symbolize the New Covenant and forever change the way we worship. Experience the significance of Lord's Supper in a fresh way this Sunday.
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Today we begin a new sermon series entitled "Lent: 40 Days of Prayer." Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Anointing" from Mark 14:1-11. At Bethany, Jesus meets a woman whose loving sacrifice prepares Jesus for his loving sacrifice for all humanity. We will learn what true worship is all about.
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Missions Month concludes with Pastor Terry Foester sharing "Embracing Suffering in the Trenches" from 1 Peter 4:12-19. Faith in the trenches comes with suffering for our faith. Peter teaches us that our lives must radiate resilience so that we will experience the joy of our salvation.
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Missions Month continues with guest speaker and Pastor Valik Grushetskyy sharing "Pursuing Purity in the Trenches" from 1 Peter 4:1-11. If we are going to be effective ministers in the trenches, our lives must radiate purity in the midst of a culture of perversion.
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Pastor Nate Keeler will preach "Sharing Christ in the Trenches" from 1 Peter 3:13-18. In our first message in this series, we will see the vital importance of holding out a life that radiates hope in a culture of hopelessness.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Time to be Watchful" from Mark 13:24-37. As Jesus finishes his teaching on the beginning of the end, we will learn how to be watchful and trust for the future of all things.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Time to be Prepared" from Mark 13:14-23. What should we be looking for to mark the end times? Jesus gives us signs of the end and how to be prepared.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Time to be Resilient" from Mark 13:9-13. In the end times, Jesus calls us to be resilient disciples who will suffer for the name of Jesus.
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Pastor Nate Keeler begins the Sign of the Times series with "Time to be Calm" from Mark 13:1-8. In this first message, Jesus teaches us to stay calm and not get deceived by false signs of the end.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "The Potter" from Isaiah 64:8 and Ephesians 2:10. As we face a new year, let's take a moment to remind ourselves who the Potter is that is shaping us into His masterpiece. Will we allow Him to work in our lives, molding us into His plan for our lives? Or will we be clay that rejects the Master's touch?
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During our candlelight Christmas Eve service Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Gift of Substitution" from Hebrews 2:17. The reason Jesus came was to be the ultimate flesh and blood sacrifice, taking our place.
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares "The Gift of Security" from Hebrews 2:10-16. In becoming the son of man, Jesus makes us sons and daughters of God. That means we are secure in Him and are freed from the insecurity and fear of death.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Gift of Suffering" from Hebrews 2:9-10. In the incarnation, we see what makes the Christian God utterly distinct from all other gods. He suffered like one of us and was willing to do it for us.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Gift of Seeing God" from Hebrews 2:6-9. Jesus' incarnation enables us to see and know the invisible. Jesus reveals the very heart and nature of God to us.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "The One About the Greatest Commandment" from Mark 12:28-44. In this scripture, Jesus' sums up all of God's law and displays it in two contrasting examples.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One about Death and Taxes" from Mark 12:13-27. In an attempt by the Pharisees and Herodians to trap Jesus, He continues to show that his wisdom and authority are utterly unique from any religious gurus, politicians, and elites.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Brandywine On the Move." The mission is critical. The vision is bold. The time is now. Come hear more about how the Spirit isleading Brandywine to be "On the Move" to introduce people to Jesus Christ and help them follow Him.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One About Vineyard Workers" from Mark 11:27-12:12. In this provocative parable, Jesus shows the true intentions of the religious leaders and their rejection of the Messiah.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One with the Cursed Fig Tree" from Mark 11:12-26. In this strange miracle, Jesus shows us about hypocrisy vs. authenticity.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One About True Greatness" from Mark 10:32-45. In this passage Jesus teaches a critical lesson about true greatness.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One about Divorce" from Mark 10:1-12. In this passage Jesus gets to the heart of marriage and divorce.
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares "The One about How to Enter the Kingdom" from Mark 10:13-31 and 46-52. In this passage Jesus reveals the paradoxical way to enter into the Kingdom of God.
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Pastor Nate Keeler will share "A Church of Conviction and Compassion" from Ephesians 4. Jesus' ministry of conviction and compassion sets the standard for how the church must speak the truth in love in the context of relationships with others. Pastor Nate will also chat with Walt Heyer, one of the speakers at the Gender & Sexuality Forum, to understand how speaking truth in love had a transformational impact on his gender identity journey.
*Please note, this week’s sermon topic may not be appropriate for all ages.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Are We Loving Beyond Our Circles?" from Hebrews 13. We have a responsibility to go beyond our comfortable circles to the broken and hurting. Who is someone new, outside of your current circle of friends, you can minister to? How do we as a church go beyond our walls to be an outward facing community?
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Pastor Terry Foester shares "Are We Encouraging One Another?" from Hebrews 10. Our life together must be marked by encouragement and consistency. All too often, we easily give up on the habit of meeting together in the midst of busy lives. How do we strike the right rhythm in the ways we gather in small groups? How do we challenge one another in the midst of our busy lives?
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Are We Maturing One Another?" from Hebrews 5. We'll learn about the importance of moving from shallow faith toward a deeply rooted faith and deeply connected relationships. We must recognize that mature faith and healthy community are inseparable. Who are you investing in?
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Pastor Terry Foester shares "Is Jesus at the Center?" from Hebrews 3 and 12. Our life together must be rooted in the supreme work of Jesus. This community is unique from all other forms of community because Jesus is at the center of all the ways we gather. But how do we live it out? Communion will be served during the service.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One with Tough Sayings about Sin" from Mark 9:38-50. In this often avoided teaching, we will grapple with the root problem and solution to our sin tendencies.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One with the Boy Who Has Seizures" from Mark 9:14-29. In this scripture, Jesus further reveals his power over the spiritual realm and our struggle to believe in the power of Jesus.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "The One where Jesus Reveals His Glory" from Mark 9:1-13. In this scripture Jesus reveals his glory to three of his closest disciples and foreshadows his resurrection.
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Pastor Todd Johnson shares "The One Where Peter Gets It Right and Wrong" from Mark 8:27-38. Peter shows us our own capacity for glory and evil through these back-to-back encounters with Jesus.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One Where Jesus Gets Frustrated" from Mark 8:1-21. Jesus shows us what the barrier to faith is...and it's not the need for more evidence.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One about the Faith of the Outsiders" from Mark 7:24-37. In Jesus’ ministry among the Gentiles we learn that Jesus is for all people and only requires faith.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "The One with Food Traditions of the Pharisees." In another confrontation with the Pharisees, Jesus teaches us that it's all about the heart. The sermon context is Mark 7:1-23.
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Guest speaker Pastor Allen Mercer, missionary in Hungary, shares "The One Where Jesus Walks on Water." Using one of the most famous miracles of Jesus, we will address our own tendencies toward hardness of heart just like the disciples had. The sermon context is Mark 6:45-56.
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Resuming our Mark sermon series, Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The One With the Loaves and Fish." We will learn a critical lesson about the relationship between compassion and dependence on God to meet our needs. The sermon context is Mark 6:30-44.
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The students, who just returned from their short-term summer mission trips, will share about their experience and what they saw God do. Half of the students spoke at the 9am service and the other half at the 10:30am service.
Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Abide: Practices" from John 15:1-17. We've learned what it means to abide and why it is so essential to producing real life change. This week we'll explore a variety of ancient spiritual practices that we can learn to implement in our daily rhythms of life.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Abide: How it Works" from Romans 8. The way to thrive in our walk with Christ is through abiding by the Spirit in the disciplines of Jesus. We will learn more about why and how the spiritual disciplines work to produce real life change.
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Pastor Todd Johnson kicks off this new series with "The Way to Thrive" from John 15:1-17. In the spiritual battle, how do we resist the enemy and thrive in our walk with Christ? The way to thrive in our discipleship to Christ is through the disciplines of abiding in Christ by the Spirit. Through the image of the vine and the branches, Jesus teaches us the way to spiritual fruitfulness.
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Pastor Nate Keeler share "The World System" from 1 John 2:15-17. We will learn about our third enemy, the World System, and how the process of normalization seeks to sabotage our discipleship to Jesus.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares his heart on how the vision of the church connects with our public name. In addition, some of our leadership will provide updates about what's happening in their ministries.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares a message entitled "The Flesh" from Galatians 5:13-17. We'll learn about our second enemy, the flesh, and how to recognize our own disordered desires that buy into Satan’s lies.
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The Devil (satan) was our first enemy. We will learn about him and how to recognize his weapon of choice: lies when Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Satan" from John 8:42-45.
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There is a war raging not just “out there,” but also in our souls. To fight the battle, we must know what we are up against. And knowing the truth is half the battle! Pastor Nate Keeler will share "The Battle" from Ephesians 6:10-13.
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Celebrate the hope of Easter and learn why it’s not crazy to believe in the resurrection. Pastor Nate Keeler will share "The Resurrection: Hard to Believe It's True" from Mark 16:1-14.
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In Mark 11:1-11, Jesus is fulfilling Messianic prophecy as the coronated king, but first he must become the suffering servant. Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "Unexpected King."
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Jesus intends our Christian lives to move out of the classroom and into the community. In Mark 6:7-13 we learn how Jesus did this with his disciples. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "A Model for Mission."
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Mark 5:21-6:6 reveals the difference between faith and unbelief through those who encounter Jesus. Pastor Todd Johnson will share "You Gotta Have Faith."
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In Mark 5:1-20, Jesus reveals his power over the demonic world to teach us we can trust Him to transform even the darkest corners of our hearts. Pastor Nate Keeler will share "Hi, My Name is Legion."
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We are continuing our sermon series: Mark- The Real Jesus. In Mark 4:35-40, Jesus reveals his power over the storm to teach us we can trust Him with whatever circumstances come our way. Pastor Nate Keeler will share "Lord of the Storm."
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In Mark 4:1-34, Jesus draws us into the wonder of the kingdom of Heaven through a series of short parables. Pastor Nate Keeler explains why Jesus used parables in "Kingdom Stories."
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The Apostle Paul was a student of culture and understood how to communicate the Gospel to the people of Athens (Acts 17). Pastor Terry Foester will teach us the importance of building cultural awareness to become more effective in our gospel witness.
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The early church often gathered together with prayer and fasting to identify where the Spirit was calling them (Acts 13). We will be challenged to rely on God’s leading through prayer and fasting for our unique call to mission. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Sent with Committed Prayer."
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Philip was attentive to the Holy Spirit's leading to have a conversation about the Scriptures with the Ethiopian eunuch, which opened the door to sharing the gospel with him (Acts 8). Pastor Terry Foester helps us learn how to use Spirit-led questions and genuine curiosity to open doors to spiritual conversations when he shares "Sent with Curiosity."
We are also commissioning our new Pastor of Worship Arts, Hayes Parnell, during this service.
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We start missions Month with Pastor Nate Keeler sharing "Sent with Courage." Peter and John were not intimidated to speak boldly and clearly about Jesus to the religious leaders of their day. Discover how Christ sends us with courage to share our faith, even with those we may find intimidating. The sermon context is Acts 4.
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Was Jesus a "Hometown Hero?" Even his own family missed the real Jesus because they could not get past their own limitations. Pastor Nate Keeler will challenge us to make sure we don’t miss the real Jesus. The sermon context is Mark 3:7-35.
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Who is the real Jesus and what difference does He make in our lives? In this verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark we will discover the real Jesus and how following Him changes everything.
Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Jesus the Agitator." We will learn that Jesus did not come to make everyone feel okay, but rather to shake up the status quo and start a spiritual revolution. The sermon context is Mark 2:13-3:6.
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Pastor Matthew McNutt shares "Astonishing Authority." We will see that Jesus is far more than a rabbi or prophet. He possesses an authority that is supernatural. The sermon context is Mark 1:21-2:12.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "Commission, Combat, Call." We will learn that Jesus knew exactly why he had come…so did the Enemy. The sermon context is Mark 1:9-20. Also during the services we will commission our new Pastor of Mobilization, Terry Foester.
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Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Forerunner" and we'll discover the significance of the forerunner (John the Baptist) as the fulfillment of messianic prophecy. The sermon context is Mark 1:1-8.
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While Jesus is his personal name, Immanuel is his title. Immanuel fulfills the promise that the Messiah would come dwell among His people. Immanuel is still with us as followers of Christ today. Pastor Todd Johnson's sermon context is from Matthew 1:22-23.
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On Christmas Eve Pastor Nate Keeler shares “The Name: Jesus.” What’s in a name? When Mary and Joseph named their baby boy that first Christmas morning it would signify the cosmic reality that God was coming personally to save humanity from their sins. The name Jesus is the name above all names that we will praise for all eternity. The sermon context is from Matthew 1:18-21.
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In our conclusion of Ruth: An [Extra]Ordinary Love Story, Pastor Nate Keeler shares "What Child Is This?” This (un)expected love story culminates in the birth of a baby boy who is in the lineage of King David and our Savior Jesus Christ. As Ruth concludes, we will get a glimpse of the faithful love of God. The sermon context is from Ruth 4:13b-22.
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As we continue Ruth: An [Extra]Ordinary Love Story, Pastor Nate Keeler shares “Stand By Me.” Boaz shows the strength of his covenant love for Ruth and her family by paying the cost and redeeming her when no one else would. We will get a glimpse of the redeeming love of God. The sermon context is from Ruth 4:1-13a.
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