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LISTEN TO OUR WEEKLY MESSAGES! Kentwood Community Church is a church of and for the nations and of the nations! It is our mission to know Him and make Him known. We aspire to live as disciple-making, leader-raising Christ-followers who multiply healthy, multi-ethnic church expressions around the world.
Join us on todays episode as we talk to Juska and Jona Lazarre, and hear about their amazing work in Haiti
This episode we continue to look at the book "Reading the Bible for what its worth" and talk about how we can apply it to how we engage scripture.
This episode we look at the book "Reading the Bible for what its worth" and talk about how we can apply it to how we engage scripture.
In this episode we take a look at biblical truths and aspects of Christianity that we find in our favorite forms of entertainment.
In this episode, we talk to Robin and Yoko White about being missionaries in Japan and their latest project.
In the second episode of our Missionary Spotlight ministry series, we continue the theme of missions by bringing in Mickey Veach, a Global Partners missionary to Japan, and discuss mission work in cross-cultural contexts as well as unique details about Japanese culture.
In the this episode of hour highly-anticipated series on Missions, we have a discussion with Michalla Arbour, discussing her journey into mission work and her experiences with refugees and immigrants from all over the world.
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
In the first episode of our Missionary Spotlight ministry series, we sit down with Rob and Danae Reynolds, SIM missionaries from KCC, and discuss their journey into missions and their work in New Zealand.
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
In this episode we give some tips on how to incorporate a DAWG day into your personal walk with God.
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
A celebration of Jesus and how His resurrection shattered death and gave us all eternal hope!
This week we talk about the importance of Easter and how we need to keep the focus on Jesus
This marks the beginning of Holy Week! Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem where palm branches were placed in his path. Come and join us in this celebration!
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
During this series, we invite you to be encouraged to persevere in your faith during the challenges of life. Learn how Jesus is the ultimate high priest and mediator between God and humanity. He is the fulfillment of prophecy and superior to all the angels, earthly priests, sacrifices and the Old Covenant. Experience the relevancy of all of this, as we live our lives with Jesus as Lord!
In this episode we talk about our church-wide digital fast and discuss A.I. and the future of technology.
Matt Thompson, our IT Lead, will discuss the dangers that our tech life can bring upon us and our families. Experience an teaching, instruction, prayer and encouragement to help make the most of a digital fast.
WANT TO DO A DIGITAL FAST? HERE ARE SOME SUGGECTIONS:
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Only use your phone for text and phone calls
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Computers are only allowed for work
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Block all your apps and browsers
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Fast from all other devices:
TV, Tablet, Computers
Movie Theatre, Video Games
- Take time from your digital engagement to:
Expand your time with the Lord
Read Scripture with your bible
Journal daily your experience
Engage people/family
Play board games
Read a book
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Expand your prayer time, ask the Lord to speak to you during this time
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Do the digital fast with another person
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Be held accountable
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Pray for one another
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Attend Saturday Night Prayer. Ask the Lord to use and prepare you for Worship the next day
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Write out a game plan moving forward
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Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and to move you to the next level with Him
—Ephesians 5:18
In this episode, we talk to pastor Kevin Myers, founding pastor of 12Stone Church. He gives us a brief summary of what he talked about at our 2024 Spiritual Growth Conference.
In our first ever video episode, we sit down with Pastors Allen Pontarelli and Ashlyn Jones to discuss the broad range of views on dating and marriage found in the church today, examining the landscape from the perspectives of three different generations.
What does it mean for us that Jesus is the Messiah? Jesus is that and so much more! Learn how He fulfils every aspect of our lives because of who He is and what that means for us.
KCC is a church OF and FOR the nations! Come hear the heart of our lead pastor as he unpacks why our call to the Great Commission and what that means for us corporately and individually.
On this episode, we are joined by Peter Mutabazi; Founder of 'Now I am Known'. We get to hear his incredible life journey and the ministry that was birthed from it.
On this episode, we sit down with lead pastor Mick Veach to discuss the new ten commandments of self, and talk about how they're sweeping over our world.
We can all learn from the unfaithfulness of God’s people. See how God’s reaction to their deep disobedience and continued sin led to redemption through the promised Messiah. His everlasting love was evident because He never abandoned them – a truth still relevant today!
We can all learn from the unfaithfulness of God’s people. See how God’s reaction to their deep disobedience and continued sin led to redemption through the promised Messiah. His everlasting love was evident because He never abandoned them – a truth still relevant today!
There's more to the story of Jonah than being swallowed by a huge fish! There is reluctance, defiance, avoidance, anger and fear - but through it all, God displayed His Mercy. Journey with us and learn about obedience, miracles, the mercies of God and how it is relevant in our lives today.
There's more to the story of Jonah than being swallowed by a huge fish! There is reluctance, defiance, avoidance, anger and fear - but through it all, God displayed His Mercy. Journey with us and learn about obedience, miracles, the mercies of God and how it is relevant in our lives today.
There's more to the story of Jonah than being swallowed by a huge fish! There is reluctance, defiance, avoidance, anger and fear - but through it all, God displayed His Mercy. Journey with us and learn about obedience, miracles, the mercies of God and how it is relevant in our lives today.
In this episode we talk about pride month, and how Christians can take advantage of this month for the kingdom of God.
On this weeks episode we take a look at The Focused Five, our way of breaking down local outreach and making Him known in the local community.
It takes grit, which is courage, resolve and strength of character to have the radical obedience that opens the door to what God has in store for you. Journey with us as we learn how to take steps for aligning our will with God's Will for our lives.
Come and celebrate Jesus, how He conquered death, gave us hope and secured our eternal life.
Participate in a reflective observance of Jesus’s crucifixion and a time of communion in the Worship Center.
Palm Sunday commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem where palm branches were placed in his path. Join us in this celebration!
Are we living in the End Times as described in the Book of Revelation? If so, what does that mean for Christ followers and unbelievers? Journey with us as we unveil this prophetic book and equip ourselves with knowledge that can grow our faith.
Are we living in the End Times as described in the Book of Revelation? If so, what does that mean for Christ followers and unbelievers? Journey with us as we unveil this prophetic book and equip ourselves with knowledge that can grow our faith.
Are we living in the End Times as described in the Book of Revelation? If so, what does that mean for Christ followers and unbelievers? Journey with us as we unveil this prophetic book and equip ourselves with knowledge that can grow our faith.
We will look at different aspects of our lives this new year with the hope that our lives will not only survive but thrive for Jesus in 2023.
We will look at different aspects of our lives this new year with the hope that our lives will not only survive but thrive for Jesus in 2023.
We will look at different aspects of our lives this new year with the hope that our lives will not only survive but thrive for Jesus in 2023.
Feeling like you’ve been assigned a part you’re not able to play? Or life has handed you a list of tasks to accomplish that seem like it was intended for someone else?? Come get a closer look inside the lives of those involved in the original Christmas story! It’s a historic tale, centuries old - but when we look behind the religious stained glass windows and timeless traditional carols we see that God used flawed people just like us to reveal the beautiful, life-changing ... Glory of Christmas.
Feeling like you’ve been assigned a part you’re not able to play? Or life has handed you a list of tasks to accomplish that seem like it was intended for someone else?? Come get a closer look inside the lives of those involved in the original Christmas story! It’s a historic tale, centuries old - but when we look behind the religious stained glass windows and timeless traditional carols we see that God used flawed people just like us to reveal the beautiful, life-changing ... Glory of Christmas.
Feeling like you’ve been assigned a part you’re not able to play? Or life has handed you a list of tasks to accomplish that seem like it was intended for someone else?? Come get a closer look inside the lives of those involved in the original Christmas story! It’s a historic tale, centuries old - but when we look behind the religious stained glass windows and timeless traditional carols we see that God used flawed people just like us to reveal the beautiful, life-changing ... Glory of Christmas.
KCC is a church OF and FOR the nations! Come hear the heart of our lead pastor as he unpacks why "We All Need to be Rescued" and what that means for us corporately and individually.
We will look at the 7 deadly sins that the church has taught since the 4th century. These sins are not just forgivable, there are antidotes for each sin. The goal of these teachings is to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus!
We will look at the 7 deadly sins that the church has taught since the 4th century. These sins are not just forgivable, there are antidotes for each sin. The goal of these teachings is to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus!
We will look at the 7 deadly sins that the church has taught since the 4th century. These sins are not just forgivable, there are antidotes for each sin. The goal of these teachings is to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus!
We will look at the 7 deadly sins that the church has taught since the 4th century. These sins are not just forgivable, there are antidotes for each sin. The goal of these teachings is to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus!
We will look at the 7 deadly sins that the church has taught since the 4th century. These sins are not just forgivable, there are antidotes for each sin. The goal of these teachings is to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Jesus!
Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus? Let's journey through what it means to have an intimacy with Jesus that propels us to live out our faith and share the gospel with the world.
Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus? Let's journey through what it means to have an intimacy with Jesus that propels us to live out our faith and share the gospel with the world.
Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus? Let's journey through what it means to have an intimacy with Jesus that propels us to live out our faith and share the gospel with the world.
Paul offered a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice or risk. Let Paul's words of encouragement also be our challenge to stay the course in our walk with Jesus!
Paul offered a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice or risk. Let Paul's words of encouragement also be our challenge to stay the course in our walk with Jesus!
Paul offered a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice or risk. Let Paul's words of encouragement also be our challenge to stay the course in our walk with Jesus!
Paul offered a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice or risk. Let Paul's words of encouragement also be our challenge to stay the course in our walk with Jesus!
We all have access to a weapon that can make an impact in powerful ways! What is it? Prayer. Join us as we unpack how we can utilize prayer for ourselves, others and the world!
We all have access to a weapon that can make an impact in powerful ways! What is it? Prayer. Join us as we unpack how we can utilize prayer for ourselves, others and the world!
We all have access to a weapon that can make an impact in powerful ways! What is it? Prayer. Join us as we unpack how we can utilize prayer for ourselves, others and the world!
We all have access to a weapon that can make an impact in powerful ways! What is it? Prayer. Join us as we unpack how we can utilize prayer for ourselves, others and the world!
What does the Bible say about the end times, the return of Christ, Heaven and hell? Is it for real? God reveals glimpses of these subjects in His Word! Hear what the Bible says about these vital truths to the Christian faith.
Life can be complicated, however, Jesus makes it all simple by bringing us hope. Discover the wonder of Jesus and how He impacted eternity for all through His humble birth. Let us simply celebrate Him and His message this Christmas!
To Know Him and to Make Him Known | Water Walkers Will Make Him Known Matthew 14:22-33 (NLT)
A Stand Alone Message | Mick Veach | lead pastor | first aired on 09.26.2021
Introduction
Read Scripture
22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 25 About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”
28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
—Matthew 14:22-33
1 ) Let’s look at Peter for a moment
Not polished—Raw passion
Talks too quickly—Doesn’t think thru
Bold—Strong personality
One moment victorious, the next messes up
Probably not the one anyone would choose
2 ) Peter was always in the middle of it:
“Don’t tell people you are going to die”
“You are the Christ”
“Jesus let’s stay up here and build a shelter”
“If they all run, I’ll die for you”
“Not just my fee, wash all of me”
3 ) Peter was a water walker but was not PERFECT, his passion to be with Jesus pushed him to areas he would otherwise never go
4 ) Overview of the Text
Only Peter walked on the water
Question—What if they had all gotten out of the boat?
Jesus would have welcomed them
They would have had the greatest dance on the water as group
Problem The disciples saw the waves
Peter saw Jesus
The boat calls your name You were not created for the boat
Comfort
No Sacrifice
The majority of believers live in the boat (church, family)
Water Walkers make Jesus known because their lives are passion about Him You were created to be a water walker A desire for Jesus above all else—Focused
Desire to please Him above else—Gal.1—not after pleasing people
Have the same heart as Jesus—the NATIONS—Mathew 24:14
We must begin to live in the supernatural—signs and wonders— “Expect great things from God, attempt great things from God”
Water Walkers have Three Essential Actions
I. Engage Jesus Continuously
A. Verses 28 — Peter shouts out Lord have me come to you Lord
It is more about being with Jesus than the miracle B. Biblical Verses that call us to engage
James 4:8
Jeremiah 29:13
Hosea 6:6
C. Pete was always engaging Jesus
Healing-Deliverances
Transfiguration
Miracles
Teachings
D. This all led to his ultimate experience becoming the one and only water walker with Jesus
Without engagement to Jesus, you will never become a water walker E. Peter was transformed in that moment, water walkers make Jesus known and have distinct characteristics
Water walkers love until it hurts—I John 3:17-18
a. Once you engage Jesus, you will engage people and truly love them b. It becomes messy and demands from you c. Personal example—My protective layers because of Tahir and Tyrone d. Mel loves people that no one wants to love
Water walkers pray prayers that make you sweat—Mathew 7:7-8
Water walkers see sacrifice as a privilege—Phil 1:21
a. Pick up your cross and follow me
b. Radical obedience
F. We must decide if we truly love Jesus and once that occurs we must engage him regardless of what that looks like
Key Point — Water walkers engage Jesus continuously
II. Listen Carefully for Jesus’ Voice
A. Verse 29 — Jesus said, yes come… and Peter heard him
There were so many distractions screaming at Peter at that moment:
a. Disciples b. Waves, wind and rain c. Death d. Boat
Yet Peter move through the distractions and heard Jesus’ voice
Do you hear Jesus? Biblical Texts that demand that we listen
a. James 1 — Be quick to listen b. Psalm 46:10 — Be still and Know …
Jesus is speaking but are you listening?
He speaks through
a. Scripture b. Events c. Worship d. People e. Prayer f. Holy Spirit is the leader of all this
B. We make excuses when He speaks
Moses said he stuttered Isaiah said he had unclean lips Jeremiah said he was too young C. We miss so much simply because we are not listening
We live so far below what He wants for us Spiritual Paupers D. We must make time to listen
E. Personal examples of my listening and how it has enabled me to make him Known
Go to Azerbaijan Mosaic KCC F. He is speaking to you today are you listening
KCC let’s get out of the boat Let’s engage our neighbors and community Let’s invite people to church Let’s serve on various teams from KCC a. International fellowship b. Woodfield c. Friendship House d. Hand2Hand e. Streams of Hope
Key Point—Water walkers LISTEN and hear Jesus call to them
III. Risk without Fear for Jesus A. Verse 29 — So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water
You can’t walk on water until you get out of the boat. You can plan it or talk it to death, you must do it Peter was willing to do what no one had ever done before B. Question — what enabled Peter to do the impossible?
His eyes were fixed on Jesus Peter was willing to die He did lose his focus and sink but he was the only one to experience the miraculous C. Biblical examples of those who were willing to risk
Numbers 13 — Joshua and Caleb Gideon with the 300 D. Remember it is not until you willing to die for something until you can truly live for it
E. Peter knew Jesus as Lord so risk is possible not just Rabbi
F. Water walkers will dream and risk while others stay in the boat
KCC, we need to begin to risk and trust Jesus Never stay comfortable, walk on water G. We must risk in such a way that with us it is impossible but with Him it is possible
I can’t—He can H. Matthew 6 — Jesus said don’t worry about your life …
I. Peter was the rock that the church was built because he was willing to risk …
Key Point—The world is waiting for a man or woman to live radically secure in Jesus and thus risk it all for Him
Call to Action:
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Decide to get out of the boat
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Listen—Jesus wants you to make him known, do it
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Don’t play it — risk it all for Jesus, abundant life begins now
When the Church becomes a Bridge Acts 10:1-20 & Acts 10:21-48 (NIV)
A Stand Alone Message | Dr. Efrem Smith | Pastor, Consultant, Speaker, and Author | first aired on 09.19.2021
Read Scripture
10 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. 3 One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”
4 Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked.
The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. 5 Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter. 6 He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”
7 When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants. 8 He told them everything that had happened and sent them to Joppa.
9 About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10 He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. 13 Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.”
14 “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”
15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”
16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.
17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon’s house was and stopped at the gate. 18 They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.
19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you. 20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.” —Acts 10:1-20
21 Peter went down and said to the men, “I’m the one you’re looking for. Why have you come?”
22 The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.” 23 Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.
The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along. 24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”
27 While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people. 28 He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean. 29 So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?”
30 Cornelius answered: “Three days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. 32 Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.’ 33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”
34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37 You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached— 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
39 “We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross, 40 but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen. 41 He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen—by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, 47 “Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days. —Acts 10:21-48
The Church As A Bridge
I. God Builds Bridges (Acts 10:1-8)
God Re-builds Bridges God Expands Bridges Christ As A Bridge
II. God Raises Up Bridge People (Acts 10:9-23) God Provides A New Vision of Others
III. God Provides Bridges of Reconciliation (Acts 10:24-45)
Entering One Another’s Spaces
IV. God Is A Bridge Over Troubled
Waters
To Love Jesus is to Know Him John 21:3-17 (NLT)
A Stand Alone Message | Mick Veach | lead pastor | first aired on 09.12.2021
Introduction
Read Scripture
3 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.”
“We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night.
4 At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. 5 He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?”
“No,” they replied.
6 Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it.
7 Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. 8 The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. 9 When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.
10 “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said. 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn’t torn.
12 “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. 14 This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead.
15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”
“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”
“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep. —John 21:3-17 1) The million - dollar question is; do you love Jesus?
Do you know how to love Jesus? 2) Luke 10:27 — We are commanded to love the Lord with all our heart and with all our soul, with all our strength and with all our mind and to love our neighbor as we love our self.
3) Our mission statement at KCC is to Know Him and to Make Him Known
a. Today, we look at knowing Him b. You can’t know Him or desire to Know Jesus with out loving him
4) Today we hear statements like
a. Love is Love b. Love wins c. Love is never wrong
5) We must define what love is and how that applies to Jesus
6) Question — Can you have a wrong form of love?
a. Selfish love b. Abusive love
7) Biblical Description of love
a. Phileo—love of friends b. Eros—Erotic, passionate love c. Storge—love of family d. Agape—Unconditional love
8) There are many reasons we struggle to love Jesus
a. Hurt in our past or present b. Disappointment with God, church and people c. Unmet expectations d. Do not understand what a relationship with Jesus is e. Jesus is not #1 priority f. Do not know how to love Jesus g. Do not accept Jesus’ teachings
9) Let’s learn from Peter and how he loved Jesus
Learning how to love Jesus and thus Knowing Him
I. Loving Jesus is our Foundation
A. Verses 7-8 — The one Jesus loved…jumped into the water and headed for the shore B. Peter was so in love with Jesus that it caused him to do things that others would not do.
i. The intimacy that he had missed was now possible and he was not going to miss him ii. It is interesting that this time, he swims and does not walk on the water
Peter is in a different moment C. Phil 3 — Paul had everything that he would have ever dreamed and then he experienced the love of Jesus and everything changed
Paul counted all the good things in his life as rubbish compared to knowing and loving Jesus D. Question—What had occurred in these men’s lives that so changed them?
i. The supernatural moment of experiencing his love changed everything ii. I John 4:19 — We love because he first loved us
E. This love is for you today regardless of what you are experiencing
F. Personal Example of how I experienced his love for the first time and it has been growing ever since
G. Romans 2:11 — God does not show favoritism
i. He desires to grant this foundational love for each of us ii. God does not have favorites like in families
H. Many have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior but few have experienced this foundational moment when the love of Jesus is expressed all over them
I. Remember if we are going to know Him, then we have to first love him
J. Come as you are and open your heart and ask Him to fill it with his love at this moment
Surrender of your heart is the only way to know and experience his love Key Point—Loving Jesus is the first step in knowing Him
II. Loving Jesus Is Not Based Upon Your Performance
A. Verses 15-17 — Jesus asks Peter three times do you love me
i. Jesus already knew that Peter loved him ii. The questions were for Peter not Jesus iii. Peter saw himself as a failure because of his denial of Jesus and that he ran away
B. Jesus is asking many of us today the same question
Do you _ love me? C. Too many are caught in the performance trap
i. If I am doing good, then Jesus loves me ii. If I am doing bad, then Jesus is distant from me
D. Most religions of the world fall in this work mentality
i. Islam ii. Buddhism
E. Most Americans base their faith on their good works
*It is a bad set up for all of us
F. My acts of service are a result of his love not to earn it
G. John 3:16 and I John 4 — He loved us first so this makes it possible to respond in loving him
H. Please note that a continuous path of wrong choices will have consequences but that will never change his love for us
The more you love him the more appealing he will be over sin and selfish decisions Key Point—The love of Jesus is complete and waiting upon our response
III. Loving Jesus Enables us to Love Others
A. In this dialog in John 21 — Jesus tells Peter to feed my sheep
i. He is saying to him love my children, serve my children, teach my children, lead my children ii. But this is only possible if Peter first loves Jesus
B. Remember, you can’t give what you don’t have
C. Matthew 25 — Loving others is loving Jesus
Phil 2 — Put the needs of others before you D. Loving Jesus also keeps our motives right
We love others because we have first experienced his love E. Loving others in an agape way is only possible once we have experienced it in our hearts
F. The challenge for the church today is that we have failed in our ability to love
i. Those who we disagree with ii. Those who have treated us wrong Iii. Those who are out to get us
G. It is important to note that loving others comes from our own intimacy with Jesus
H. Loving others does not mean
i. To be emotionally beat up ii. To be mistreated over and over again
I. Loving others is the supernatural ability to pray for those who are your enemies and ask God to work in their life
i. Stephen did in Acts 7 and he learned it from Jesus ii. Jesus prayed for those who killed him in Matthew 28
Key Point—Today’s world is crying out for those who will them love unconditionally
Call to Action
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Sign up for a Community Group
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Attend Open Table Wednesday night
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Engage the various classes offered
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Read Scripture and Pray systematically
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Worship consistently with the greater church community
Hear the word that the Lord speaks to you, O Israel! This is what the Lord says:
“Do not act like the other nations, who try to read their future in the stars.
Do not be afraid of their predictions, even though other nations are terrified by them.
Their ways are futile and foolish. They cut down a tree, and a craftsman carves an idol.
They decorate it with gold and silver and then fasten it securely with hammer and nails so it won’t fall over.
Their gods are like helpless scarecrows in a cucumber field!
They cannot speak, and they need to be carried because they cannot walk.
Do not be afraid of such gods, for they can neither harm you nor do you any good.”
Lord, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.
Who would not fear you, O King of nations? That title belongs to you alone!
Among all the wise people of the earth and in all the kingdoms of the world, there is no one like you.
People who worship idols are stupid and foolish. The things they worship are made of wood!
They bring beaten sheets of silver from Tarshish and gold from Uphaz,
and they give these materials to skillful craftsmen who make their idols.
Then they dress these gods in royal blue and purple robes made by expert tailors.
But the Lord is the only true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King!
The whole earth trembles at his anger. The nations cannot stand up to his wrath. —Jeremiah 10:1-10 1 ) What is an idol?
a ) We often say to someone who we admire, “you are my idol…”
b ) An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship
2 ) What does the bible say about idolatry?
Exodus 20:3-6 — You must not have any other gods but me. You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or image of anything in heaven or on the earth or in the sea. You must not bow down to them or worship them… 3 ) The entire old testament story is how Israel missed their purpose of blessing the nations because they continually practiced idolatry.
4 ) Jeremiah is the prophet that makes the declaration about idolatry
a ) Idols are worthless
b ) Idols turn your heart away from God
5 ) Israel is taken over by Babylon as God’s judgment
6 ) Biblical Examples
a ) Romans 6:16 — you will become a slave to whatever you choose to obey
b ) Romans 1 — you are guilty because you have chosen to worship creation rather than the Creator
7 ) Idolatry is destroying the church today
a ) We put something on an equal level as God or even more important than God
b ) It is fueled by PRIDE
8 ) Jeremiah 9:20 — We need to learn to lament and repent if we are going to survive today’s challenges
The Idols facing the Church Today
I. The Idol of Money
A. I Timothy 6:10 — the love of money is a root of all evil
B. The pursuit of it is all encompassing
C. It never fulfills and delivers
D. The purpose of the tithe is to protect your heart
E. Matthew 6:24 — you can’t serve two masters…you can’t serve both God and money
II. The Idol of Comfort
A. The American dream has been sold to us and we believe it is owed to us
B. Most cultures of the world do not know of comfort, struggle is the norm
C. Matthew 16:24-26 — Pick up your cross and follow me
D. The way of the cross is death
E. We preach it from the pulpit—God owes you your best life—who defines your best life?
F. Sacrifice brings fulfillment
II. The Idol of Entertainment
A. The entertainment industry is worth billions and billions of dollars
B. We spend more money on our stadiums and our theatres than caring for the starving children of the world
C. The church has fallen prey to this temptation
D. We move from church to church to the one with the best…You name it
E. We spend more time on entertainment than we do discipling and doing the mission of Jesus
F. James 4:14 — your life is a mist that is here today and gone tomorrow
III. The Idol of People
A. Luke 14:26 — if anyone does not love me more than his family, he can’t follow me
B. Elevating people will always disappoint
C. Superstar Christianity is killing the church
D. If we put our family as the most important item in our life, then they become an idol
E. Test this by asking yourself if you think more about someone than you do about Jesus
IV. The Idol of Identity
A. How much effort do you put in what people think about you?
B. John 3:30 — May I become less that he would become more.
C. The root of this is pride
D. Galatians 5:1 — it is for freedom that you have been set free
V. The Idol of Church
A. Matthew 16:18 — Jesus will build the church and the gates of hell will not prevail
B. We are on the same team and we must stop with the competition and comparison game
C. I Corinthians 12 — we are one body with many parts
D. The church will continue to change
VI. The Idol of Social Media and Phones
A. How many hours a day are you engaged with these?
B. You are being fed another gospel that will change you
C. It is destroying our relationships
D. It is destroying our relationship with Jesus
VII. The Idol of Politics
A. Politics matter but once we move toward it answering all our challenges, we are in trouble
B. The amount of time and energy spent on politics compared to building the kingdom of God?
C. Mark 12:17 — Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s
D. It is dividing the church
E. It is getting the church off mission
F. Let me remind you that Jesus is not aligned with any political party
VII. The Idol of Sex
A. I Corinthians 7:7-17 — Paul summarizes that we if possible stay single as he is so that you can stay focused on the gospel
B. We live in society that states you cannot be fulfilled with sex
Simply is not true C. We have walked away from biblical purpose of sex
Procreate
Intimacy of oneness of one man and one woman in the covenant of marriage
D. LGBTQt is a movement that in many ways has won the culture discussion on this topic
The church has responded in many ways inappropriately
The goal is now to redefine what scripture says about
E. The bible is clear about sexual sin
Adultery
Fornication
Homosexuality
F. Our identity is not our sexual desire or preference, our identity is found in Christ Jesus
G. The church must learn now how to hold to biblical truth and yet lovingly accept everyone without condoning their actions
H. We love everyone and value everyone while holding to God’s truth
Call to Action
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Repent from our idols
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Lament for our sins
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Ask the Holy Spirit to fill us
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Focus on Jesus
Come On, Somebody 1 Corinthians 1:4-10 (NLT)
A Stand Alone Message | Tricia Chapman | executive pastor | first aired on 08.29.2021
Read Scripture
I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose. —I Corinthians 1:4-10
1 ) Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. His message in the first chapter is one of unity and humility. Paul reminds them that true power and salvation can only come in the message of Jesus Christ.
2 ) Verses 4-10 - Paul is grateful for the church in Corinth and he commends the host of gifts that God has given the Christ-followers in Corinth. He encourages them to stay strong, use their gifts for kingdom impact. Paul reassures them that God will provide for their needs and that God is faithful. Paul also reminds the Church of Corinth to be unified together.
I. Serving one another
1 Peter4:10 - God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. In order to lead in anything, you have to serve in something. Key Point: The only thing that will go into eternity is what you do for the Kingdom of God.
Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
II. Encouraging one another
Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. When we encourage, it softens a person’s heart for God. Key Point: It’s impossible for us to influence when we are not in the conversation.
Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
III. Producing with one another
John 15:1-5. I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me,and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. God calls us to remain so that we can produce fruit… even when it gets tough. Key Point: The world needs the light that shines within you, along with the gifts God gave you.
Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
IV. Guiding one another
John 16:1 – All this I have told you so that you will not go astray. Can we run a race for God so someone else can experience God? Key Point: Run a race for God that points people to Jesus.
Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
V. Praying for another
Ephesians 6:18 - Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Will you dedicate your lives to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? Key Point: Your prayer life is a direct reflection of your intimacy with Jesus.
Be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus.
Call to Action:
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Take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment
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Volunteer to serve in a KCC ministry
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Participate in the upcoming Multiethnic Conversations Class
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Commit to pray daily for KCC
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This week, be somebody that does something for someone that points them to Jesus! Share here how you did that!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
Journey with us as we learn about Jesus's charge to the Twelve Apostles to spread the Gospel throughout the world beginning with the launch of the early church. To this day, it is an Unstoppable Force proving that Jesus is the Messiah ... the savior for all!
How can we be strong and have joy through hard times? Let's learn from Paul who showed us that the cross and Jesus’ triumph over death prove that nothing is powerful enough to stamp out a reason for joy “in the Lord!”
How can we be strong and have joy through hard times? Let's learn from Paul who showed us that the cross and Jesus’ triumph over death prove that nothing is powerful enough to stamp out a reason for joy “in the Lord!”
How can we be strong and have joy through hard times? Let's learn from Paul who showed us that the cross and Jesus’ triumph over death prove that nothing is powerful enough to stamp out a reason for joy “in the Lord!”
How can we be strong and have joy through hard times? Let's learn from Paul who showed us that the cross and Jesus’ triumph over death prove that nothing is powerful enough to stamp out a reason for joy “in the Lord!”
The battle for you was fought with fierce love and humble power. Hear about Jesus, our Undefeated Champion, and how he won the most epic battle of all time.
Who is the Holy Spirit and why do I need to know? This mystery is revealed as we learn about the role, the workings and the equipping of this great gift from God!
Who is the Holy Spirit and why do I need to know? This mystery is revealed as we learn about the role, the workings and the equipping of this great gift from God!
Who is the Holy Spirit and why do I need to know? This mystery is revealed as we learn about the role, the workings and the equipping of this great gift from God!
Experience victory through Christ in overcoming emotions that can weigh you down, hold you back or be used against you!
Experience victory through Christ in overcoming emotions that can weigh you down, hold you back or be used against you!
Experience victory through Christ in overcoming emotions that can weigh you down, hold you back or be used against you!
Experience victory through Christ in overcoming emotions that can weigh you down, hold you back or be used against you!
What does it mean to have our hearts Ablaze for God? Explore with us the possibilities of keeping your spiritual temperature hot ... consistently!
What does it mean to have our hearts Ablaze for God? Explore with us the possibilities of keeping your spiritual temperature hot ... consistently!
What does it mean to have our hearts Ablaze for God? Explore with us the possibilities of keeping your spiritual temperature hot ... consistently!
What does it mean to have our hearts Ablaze for God? Explore with us the possibilities of keeping your spiritual temperature hot ... consistently!
Life can be complicated, however, Jesus makes it all simple by bringing us hope. Discover the wonder of Jesus and how He impacted eternity for all through His humble birth. Let us simply celebrate Him and His message this Christmas!
The impact of the Life of Jesus goes beyond the celebration of His birth. It completely changed the world. His arrival has given us the hope as we live our lives and look to the future. We will look at four aspects of His life and how it has impacted us.
The impact of the Life of Jesus goes beyond the celebration of His birth. It completely changed the world. His arrival has given us the hope as we live our lives and look to the future. We will look at four aspects of His life and how it has impacted us.
The impact of the Life of Jesus goes beyond the celebration of His birth. It completely changed the world. His arrival has given us the hope as we live our lives and look to the future. We will look at four aspects of His life and how it has impacted us.
The impact of the Life of Jesus goes beyond the celebration of His birth. It completely changed the world. His arrival has given us the hope as we live our lives and look to the future. We will look at four aspects of His life and how it has impacted us.
God has entrusted you with your time, money, and talents. Through this series, you will be challenged to rise up and “count yourself in” to God’s plan. We will uncover what it looks like to give these three aspects of your life for the purpose of His kingdom.
God has entrusted you with your time, money, and talents. Through this series, you will be challenged to rise up and “count yourself in” to God’s plan. We will uncover what it looks like to give these three aspects of your life for the purpose of His kingdom.
God has entrusted you with your time, money, and talents. Through this series, you will be challenged to rise up and “count yourself in” to God’s plan. We will uncover what it looks like to give these three aspects of your life for the purpose of His kingdom.
Followers of Jesus are in an "unconventional" war. In this series we will explore biblical truth to understand the battle and see how we can have victory through Jesus over the spiritual warfare that exists.
Followers of Jesus are in an "unconventional" war. In this series we will explore biblical truth to understand the battle and see how we can have victory through Jesus over the spiritual warfare that exists.
Followers of Jesus are in an "unconventional" war. In this series we will explore biblical truth to understand the battle and see how we can have victory through Jesus over the spiritual warfare that exists.
Followers of Jesus are in an "unconventional" war. In this series we will explore biblical truth to understand the battle and see how we can have victory through Jesus over the spiritual warfare that exists.
Followers of Jesus are in an "unconventional" war. In this series we will explore biblical truth to understand the battle and see how we can have victory through Jesus over the spiritual warfare that exists.
We are all in desperate need of love, but what we are truly searching for is the Radical Love of God. Though we may look in every direction to find love, real love is found in Jesus alone. This love provides freedom, release from the trap of performing and allows us to love God, ourselves and others.
We are all in desperate need of love, but what we are truly searching for is the Radical Love of God. Though we may look in every direction to find love, real love is found in Jesus alone. This love provides freedom, release from the trap of performing and allows us to love God, ourselves and others.
We are all in desperate need of love, but what we are truly searching for is the Radical Love of God. Though we may look in every direction to find love, real love is found in Jesus alone. This love provides freedom, release from the trap of performing and allows us to love God, ourselves and others.
We are all in desperate need of love, but what we are truly searching for is the Radical Love of God. Though we may look in every direction to find love, real love is found in Jesus alone. This love provides freedom, release from the trap of performing and allows us to love God, ourselves and others.
We are all in desperate need of love, but what we are truly searching for is the Radical Love of God. Though we may look in every direction to find love, real love is found in Jesus alone. This love provides freedom, release from the trap of performing and allows us to love God, ourselves and others.
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
How do you live in community in a world that is fractured? Fractured by sin, distance and overwhelming demands on your time and attention? Creating community has it's challenges! In this series of messages we will address the challenges and grow together as we invite God to transform us as we live in community!
The selfless act of one extraordinary person changed lives forever. He destroyed death. He took away its power and brought victory to all people. He declared that “it is DONE!” and through His sacrifice, our anxiety can be GONE. Our addictions can be GONE. Our past mistakes can be GONE, because it is DONE!
Instead of wandering in the wilderness of unfulfilled hopes and dreams, God’s desire is for you claim His best for you! There will be obstacles and battles along the way, but God will go before you. It’s time to Claim Your Destiny.
Instead of wandering in the wilderness of unfulfilled hopes and dreams, God’s desire is for you claim His best for you! There will be obstacles and battles along the way, but God will go before you. It’s time to Claim Your Destiny.
Instead of wandering in the wilderness of unfulfilled hopes and dreams, God’s desire is for you claim His best for you! There will be obstacles and battles along the way, but God will go before you. It’s time to Claim Your Destiny.
Instead of wandering in the wilderness of unfulfilled hopes and dreams, God’s desire is for you claim His best for you! There will be obstacles and battles along the way, but God will go before you. It’s time to Claim Your Destiny.
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Hear the radical teachings from Jesus that flipped the script, turning our ideas upside down on how we should live!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
Joy is one thing on which we all can agree. Everyone desires it. Everyone is searching for it. There is a difference between happiness and joy, one is dependent upon external things, the other is connected to our intimacy with Jesus. Is it possible to find joy in life? Come find out during this next series of messages!
“I can do it myself!” seems to be an applauded approach to life. Such thinking is flawed. God didn’t create us to go it alone. We need each other … not just for the sake of surviving, but for the sake of thriving and experiencing the fullness of life God desires for us. As scary and messy as relationships can be, we are called out of isolation into community where we can both know others and be known. Our spiritual journey in life is meant to be a “We Not Me” experience!
“I can do it myself!” seems to be an applauded approach to life. Such thinking is flawed. God didn’t create us to go it alone. We need each other … not just for the sake of surviving, but for the sake of thriving and experiencing the fullness of life God desires for us. As scary and messy as relationships can be, we are called out of isolation into community where we can both know others and be known. Our spiritual journey in life is meant to be a “We Not Me” experience!
“I can do it myself!” seems to be an applauded approach to life. Such thinking is flawed. God didn’t create us to go it alone. We need each other … not just for the sake of surviving, but for the sake of thriving and experiencing the fullness of life God desires for us. As scary and messy as relationships can be, we are called out of isolation into community where we can both know others and be known. Our spiritual journey in life is meant to be a “We Not Me” experience!
Meet Frank. Frank loves Jesus. Frank knows doing things God’s way, is no simple task, but it is so worth it! Frank is content, not always wanting more. Frank has peace, he knows he doesn’t have to do it all. Frank has deep friendships that last. Frank has joy in serving others. Let’s Be Frank!
Meet Frank. Frank loves Jesus. Frank knows doing things God’s way, is no simple task, but it is so worth it! Frank is content, not always wanting more. Frank has peace, he knows he doesn’t have to do it all. Frank has deep friendships that last. Frank has joy in serving others. Let’s Be Frank! Learning to manage our life resources according to God’s plan is what this next series of messages is all about!
Meet Frank. Frank loves Jesus. Frank knows doing things God’s way, is no simple task, but it is so worth it! Frank is content, not always wanting more. Frank has peace, he knows he doesn’t have to do it all. Frank has deep friendships that last. Frank has joy in serving others. Let’s Be Frank! Learning to manage our life resources according to God’s plan is what this next series of messages is all about!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Ever been on an epic road trip? You have a destination, but it’s the journey that shapes you, providing both challenges and life-long memories. This summer, take an adventurous “Road Trip” with us and pursue the bigger questions of life by examining God’s BIG story, asking the hard questions of faith and discovering the relevance of the Bible as a guide for daily living. Together we will explore the source of real answers that will give hope and confidence. Fasten your seat belt!
Healthy relationships are hard! Even with the best intentions, our interactions often have the opposite effect of our desired outcome. There are a lot of “how to” manuals out there for relationships, but do you want to know the BEST source of truth and instruction for developing healthy, mature, peaceful and life-giving relationships? Are you ready for a little honest self-examination? Let’s dive in together!
Healthy relationships are hard! Even with the best intentions, our interactions often have the opposite effect of our desired outcome. There are a lot of “how to” manuals out there for relationships, but do you want to know the BEST source of truth and instruction for developing healthy, mature, peaceful and life-giving relationships? Are you ready for a little honest self-examination? Let’s dive in together!
Healthy relationships are hard! Even with the best intentions, our interactions often have the opposite effect of our desired outcome. There are a lot of “how to” manuals out there for relationships, but do you want to know the BEST source of truth and instruction for developing healthy, mature, peaceful and life-giving relationships? Are you ready for a little honest self-examination? Let’s dive in together!
Healthy relationships are hard! Even with the best intentions, our interactions often have the opposite effect of our desired outcome. There are a lot of “how to” manuals out there for relationships, but do you want to know the BEST source of truth and instruction for developing healthy, mature, peaceful and life-giving relationships? Are you ready for a little honest self-examination? Let’s dive in together!
Many people are skeptical that the Church really practices what it preaches. When we hear stories from those who lived during the time of the Bible, they show that Jesus, God's Son, actually lived up to the truths behind His last words on the cross. Caring for family members when it’s hard, finding hope in suffering, graciously receiving the help of others, loving your enemies. Real life scenarios both then and now. Experience a community that wrestles with these truths together and loves each other through the tough stuff of life which these truths address. Jesus’ words as he died on the cross have potential to be words of life for all.
Many people are skeptical that the Church really practices what it preaches. When we hear stories from those who lived during the time of the Bible, they show that Jesus, God's Son, actually lived up to the truths behind His last words on the cross. Caring for family members when it’s hard, finding hope in suffering, graciously receiving the help of others, loving your enemies. Real life scenarios both then and now. Experience a community that wrestles with these truths together and loves each other through the tough stuff of life which these truths address. Jesus’ words as he died on the cross have potential to be words of life for all.
Many people are skeptical that the Church really practices what it preaches. When we hear stories from those who lived during the time of the Bible, they show that Jesus, God's Son, actually lived up to the truths behind His last words on the cross. Caring for family members when it’s hard, finding hope in suffering, graciously receiving the help of others, loving your enemies. Real life scenarios both then and now. Experience a community that wrestles with these truths together and loves each other through the tough stuff of life which these truths address. Jesus’ words as he died on the cross have potential to be words of life for all.
Many people are skeptical that the Church really practices what it preaches. When we hear stories from those who lived during the time of the Bible, they show that Jesus, God's Son, actually lived up to the truths behind His last words on the cross. Caring for family members when it’s hard, finding hope in suffering, graciously receiving the help of others, loving your enemies. Real life scenarios both then and now. Experience a community that wrestles with these truths together and loves each other through the tough stuff of life which these truths address. Jesus’ words as he died on the cross have potential to be words of life for all.
Many people are skeptical that the Church really practices what it preaches. When we hear stories from those who lived during the time of the Bible, they show that Jesus, God's Son, actually lived up to the truths behind His last words on the cross. Caring for family members when it’s hard, finding hope in suffering, graciously receiving the help of others, loving your enemies. Real life scenarios both then and now. Experience a community that wrestles with these truths together and loves each other through the tough stuff of life which these truths address. Jesus’ words as he died on the cross have potential to be words of life for all.
Many people are skeptical that the Church really practices what it preaches. When we hear stories from those who lived during the time of the Bible, they show that Jesus, God's Son, actually lived up to the truths behind His last words on the cross. Caring for family members when it’s hard, finding hope in suffering, graciously receiving the help of others, loving your enemies. Real life scenarios both then and now. Experience a community that wrestles with these truths together and loves each other through the tough stuff of life which these truths address. Jesus’ words as he died on the cross have potential to be words of life for all.
The expression “Body Language” is used as a way to describe the things we communicate beyond just words. The Bible has a lot to say about how the Church, also known as the Body of Christ, should work together to communicate God's love and truth in addition to our words. As you listen to the message series this February, we hope you will discover your purpose as part of the “Body Language” of the Church and how that purpose leads you to best communicate God's love and truth to others.
The expression “Body Language” is used as a way to describe the things we communicate beyond just words. The Bible has a lot to say about how the Church, also known as the Body of Christ, should work together to communicate God's love and truth in addition to our words. As you listen to the message series this February, we hope you will discover your purpose as part of the “Body Language” of the Church and how that purpose leads you to best communicate God's love and truth to others.
The expression “Body Language” is used as a way to describe the things we communicate beyond just words. The Bible has a lot to say about how the Church, also known as the Body of Christ, should work together to communicate God's love and truth in addition to our words. As you listen to the message series this February, we hope you will discover your purpose as part of the “Body Language” of the Church and how that purpose leads you to best communicate God's love and truth to others.
The expression “Body Language” is used as a way to describe the things we communicate beyond just words. The Bible has a lot to say about how the Church, also known as the Body of Christ, should work together to communicate God's love and truth in addition to our words. As you listen to the message series this February, we hope you will discover your purpose as part of the “Body Language” of the Church and how that purpose leads you to best communicate God's love and truth to others.