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Jesus knew His followers would face adversity for the next 2,000 years, so He provided three practical responses that remain relevant today. First, don't panic - choose faith over fear, remembering that the world is powerless against the spiritual realm. Second, trust God to provide what you need, viewing persecution as an opportunity to share the gospel and relying on spiritual weapons rather than physical ones. Third, stand firm by enduring for the gospel's sake, keeping your eyes on the spiritual finish line of the Great Commission rather than being derailed by temporary circumstances. When we follow these principles, we can navigate any adversity without allowing fear to drive our decisions.
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Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20 reminds us that we share the gospel with His authority, not our own. Our mission isn't to make converts but disciples—people who follow Jesus in every aspect of life. This requires long-term investment and patience, unlike our culture's preference for quick results. The command to 'go' creates urgency for today, not someday. Most importantly, Jesus promises His constant presence as we fulfill this mission, even when we experience doubt or fear. This transforms evangelism from an intimidating task to a privilege we undertake with the King of Kings.
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Mission isn't reserved for special occasions but is woven into our everyday lives. Based on Colossians 4:2-6, living on mission begins with purposeful prayer that transforms our hearts to see others as Jesus does. It continues with living wisely among non-believers, where our conduct matches our message, and speaking graciously in a way that gives life and points to Jesus. We don't need special gifts to live on mission - just faithfulness in ordinary moments. By viewing daily "interruptions" as divine appointments, we can share hope with a hurting world through our everyday interactions.
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In a world marked by division and violence, Jesus offers us a powerful model for breaking barriers and building bridges. Through His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see how Jesus intentionally crossed racial, gender, religious, and social boundaries to reach someone with truth and compassion. Rather than retreating to comfortable spaces or engaging in debates, Jesus approached others with genuine care, listened before speaking, and offered living water that satisfies our deepest spiritual thirsts. Following His example means identifying barriers in our own relationships, taking intentional steps to cross them with love, and sharing our personal testimony of what Jesus has done in our lives.
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God's heart for the lost is beautifully illustrated in Jesus' parable of the shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to find just one that wandered away. This reveals how every single person matters deeply to God, regardless of their past or present circumstances. While we often create bubbles and keep uncomfortable people at a distance, Jesus modeled a different approach—actively seeking out those who were hurting and lost. The shepherd's persistent search, joyful rescue, and celebratory return home mirror God's relentless pursuit of each soul. We're called to identify our 'one'—a specific person God has placed in our life—and intentionally pray for and reach out to them with the same love and persistence that God has shown us.
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This message kicks off a new series focused on a simple yet powerful idea: evangelism isn't about grand gestures or scary street-corner preaching, but about focusing on one person God has placed in our lives. It all begins not with guilt or obligation, but with the transforming love of Christ that compels us from within. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5, we're reminded that because Jesus rescued us, we have a natural desire to share that same hope with others. We are all called to be ambassadors of reconciliation, seeing people not through worldly eyes but through the lens of Jesus' love. The challenge for us is to identify one friend, neighbor, or family member, and commit to praying for them, loving them, and looking for opportunities to share the life-changing story of Jesus.
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In a world that operates on 'an eye for an eye,' Romans 12:16-21 challenges us to break the cycle of evil by responding with good instead of retaliation. When wronged, our natural instinct is to hit back, but this only escalates conflict rather than resolving it. Living honorably means acting with integrity even toward those who hurt us, pursuing peace whenever possible, and showing radical kindness to enemies. By refusing to mirror the evil we face and instead responding with goodness, we follow Jesus's example and demonstrate God's way to the world. This approach isn't weakness but requires the deepest strength—strength that comes from Christ living in us.
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When life's pressures reveal what's truly in our hearts, Romans 12 guides us toward a transformative response. Rather than reacting with bitterness or revenge when persecuted, we're called to bless those who hurt us—actively praying for their good. Paul challenges us to practice deep empathy by rejoicing with those celebrating and mourning with those grieving. Living in harmony requires cultivating attitudes of unity, humility, and teachability. This gospel-centered love isn't just theoretical—Jesus modeled it perfectly, even from the cross. As we face life's pressures, we have the opportunity to demonstrate this supernatural love in our everyday interactions.
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In Romans 12:13, Paul calls believers to share with those in need and practice hospitality as expressions of sincere love. These aren't optional extras but foundational aspects of Christian living that challenge our culture of independence and privacy. True sharing involves empathetic connection, not just material giving. Hospitality means actively pursuing opportunities to welcome others, not waiting for perfect circumstances. God's will for our lives always involves loving and serving others in practical ways, following Jesus' ultimate example of generosity at the cross. By opening our hands and hearts, we create space for others to experience Christ's love through us.
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Romans 12:12 offers a powerful blueprint for navigating life's pressures: 'Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.' True Christian joy comes from anchoring our hope in God's unchanging promises rather than temporary circumstances. Patience means enduring hardship with trust in God's timing, recognizing that He often does His deepest work in our waiting. Prayer should be our first response, not our last resort, keeping us connected to God even when answers aren't immediate. These three elements form a beautiful rhythm that sustains spiritual resilience through every season of life.
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Romans 12:11 provides a blueprint for vibrant Christian living, urging believers to maintain spiritual zeal and fervor while serving the Lord. Spiritual slothfulness manifests as delayed obedience and hesitation in following God's prompting. True zeal is action-oriented, focused on God's priorities, and reflects the Father's heart within us. To cultivate spiritual fervor, believers must create space for reflection, immerse themselves in Scripture, set spiritual goals, disciple intentionally, and serve purposefully. This passionate approach to faith keeps our spiritual temperature high and our mission clear.
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Brotherly love, or 'Philadelphia' in Greek, represents the deep familial bond that should characterize Christian relationships. This love goes beyond politeness to become loyal, sacrificial, and deeply committed. When we practice brotherly love, we stop keeping score, assume the best about others, and commit for the long haul. Romans 12:10 also challenges believers to 'outdo one another in showing honor' - recognizing others' worth regardless of their status. This relational approach to faith transforms our communities as we move from seeing others as acquaintances to treating them as beloved family members.
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Genuine Christianity is marked by sincere love that goes beyond surface-level interactions. Based on Romans 12:9, authentic faith requires love without hypocrisy, actively opposing evil, and clinging tightly to what is good. This transformative love isn't just a feeling but compels action, reflecting Jesus' example of unconditional compassion. When we've been changed by God's grace, we naturally respond with genuine love toward others, even when it's uncomfortable or inconvenient.
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Why did Jesus say having the Holy Spirit would be BETTER than His physical presence?
Discover the four-fold role of the Spirit as your Advocate, Counselor, Helper, and Intercessor. The same power that transformed ordinary people at Pentecost is available to you today!
Are you trying to navigate life's challenges alone when divine guidance dwells within you?
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Are you walking in dirty clothes when fine linen awaits you? The blood of Jesus cleanses our spiritual hearing, strengthens our hands for God's work, and enables us to walk in high places with Him. What area of your life needs His cleansing power today?
Are you living with purpose or just going through the motions? There's a crucial difference between understanding your mission and catching God's vision for your life. When we lack vision, we experience effort without outcome and risk burnout. What if God has a vision for you beyond anything you can imagine? Discover how to move from the fringes to the center of your faith journey.
What if the resurrection of Jesus isn't just about your future, but completely transforms how you live today? Discover how Easter's reality gives you victory over your greatest fears, purpose in your daily work, and a citizenship that changes everything. Are you living like someone who believes death has lost its sting?
The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well demonstrates how God breaks social barriers to reach individuals. Through a simple request for water, Jesus initiated a transformative conversation that revealed his divine nature and the woman's deepest needs. Despite knowing her complicated past, Jesus offered grace and living water that would forever satisfy her spiritual thirst. This encounter transformed the woman from a social outcast into a powerful witness, leading her entire community to Christ through her simple yet effective testimony.
Jesus's entry into Jerusalem during Passover was filled with powerful symbolism and misunderstood expectations. While the crowds welcomed him with palm branches and shouts of Hosanna, hoping for political liberation, Jesus came with a different purpose. He rode a donkey symbolizing peace, wept over Jerusalem's misunderstanding, and positioned himself as the ultimate Passover lamb. His mission wasn't about political freedom but about bringing true shalom - God's perfect peace that brings wholeness to all relationships and aspects of life.
Feeling distant from God? Here's the truth: He never moved - we did. Discover how to experience the intimate, personal relationship Jesus desires to have with you. This week, Pastor Curt shows us the Jesus who is close to us and wants us to be close to Him. Beyond religion, beyond routine - this is about real connection with the One who knows you by name.
Living boldly as a Christian means moving beyond a private, hidden faith to one that actively engages with the world. Many believers hide their faith due to fear, comfort-seeking, or avoiding conflict. However, Jesus calls His followers to be both salt and light in the world - preserving goodness and illuminating darkness. Through intentional actions, speaking about faith when opportunities arise, and living in a way that reflects Christ, believers can overcome their fears and fulfill their calling to make Christ known.
Are you quick to judge others while overlooking your own faults? 🤔
Discover how Jesus masterfully balanced truth and grace when faced with an impossible situation. A powerful message about transformation through grace rather than condemnation.
What's the real cost of following Jesus? It's more than Sunday attendance - it's about complete transformation. Are you ready to move beyond comfortable Christianity? Discover what authentic faith looks like in a self-focused world.
What if the comfortable Christianity you're living isn't what Jesus actually called you to? Discover the challenging but life-changing difference between settling for comfort and embracing true discipleship. Are you ready to let go of what's holding you back?
Feeling spiritually dry? You're not alone. Discover how to find God when He feels distant and your faith feels dim. What if your spiritual drought could become the catalyst for deeper faith?
Want to move beyond surface-level faith? Spiritual disciplines aren't about religious duty - they're your pathway to genuine transformation. Discover how small, consistent steps can lead to profound spiritual growth. Ready to take your first step?
Could your current challenges be opportunities for growth? Discover how God's discipline isn't punishment, but a powerful expression of His love that transforms our lives. Ready to see your spiritual challenges in a new light?
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Happiness is based on circumstances—it comes and goes. Joy, on the other hand, is not dependent on what’s happening around us. It is rooted in God’s presence and promises. We must decide: will we allow circumstances to dictate our emotions, or will we choose the joy of the Lord?
Are past hurts and regrets still controlling your present? Discover how to break free from the chains of your past and step into the freedom God has for you. Your story isn't over - it's just beginning.
Are you living the life you were created for? God designed you with unique talents, passions, and experiences - nothing about you is random. Discover how to unlock your divine purpose and live with eternal significance. Your masterpiece story is waiting to unfold.
Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's approval? There's a better way! Discover how shifting from striving to abiding can transform your spiritual journey from exhaustion to peace. Stop swinging a dull axe and learn the secret to genuine spiritual fruit.
Are the thoughts in your mind holding you captive or setting you free? 🤔 Discover how to break free from limiting beliefs and experience the freedom of God's truth. Your mind is the battleground - whose voice are you listening to?
We begin this new series into a new year and begin this at the point all things in our relationship with God should begin - with a new heart.
This four-week series digs deep into Psalm 91, exploring God as our refuge and how his presence—a very safe place in times of trouble—is available for believers to run to when they face the storms of life.
This week we study verse 9-13 which serve as a reminder of these great and powerful promises of God! Don't skip the reminder! We revisit the importance of where we "dwell" and how we sometimes dwell in places where God is not.
This four-week series digs deep into Psalm 91, exploring God as our refuge and how his presence—a very safe place in times of trouble—is available for believers to run to when they face the storms of life.
In week 2, we look closer at verses 5-8 of Psalm 91 with verses 1-4 giving us the foundation to realize that in relationship with God, we can have a a true and right perspective of all we face and endure knowing God is with us.
This four-week series digs deep into Psalm 91, exploring God as our refuge and how his presence—a very safe place in times of trouble—is available for believers to run to when they face the storms of life.
In week 1, we look close at verses 1-4 and discover that it is important where we dwell and when we "dwell in the shelter of the Most High", we find true peace.
Our District Superintendent challenged us to have open ears, hearts and minds to the call of God that is still calling us today. Are we listening?
The text is 1 Samual:3
This multi-week series explores the truth that Paul told his protégé Timothy. Through understanding Timothy’s faithful heritage, conviction of doctrinal truth, scriptural integrity, and willingness to go against worldliness, Paul reveals how Timothy is strong and faithful to God.
In our final week of this series from 2 Timothy, Paul challenges Timothy and us to finish well and be able to say with confidence that we have run the race, fought the good fight and kept the faith.
This multi-week series explores the truth that Paul told his protégé Timothy. Through understanding Timothy’s faithful heritage, conviction of doctrinal truth, scriptural integrity, and willingness to go against worldliness, Paul reveals how Timothy is strong and faithful to God.
In week 4, we look closely at 2 Timothy 3 where Paul calls us to use scripture as the authority by which we order our lives that strengthens our faith and leads us to do good.
This multi-week series explores the truth that Paul told his protégé Timothy. Through understanding Timothy’s faithful heritage, conviction of doctrinal truth, scriptural integrity, and willingness to go against worldliness, Paul reveals how Timothy is strong and faithful to God.
In Week 3 we look at the latter half of 2 Timothy 2 and see the challenge and call from Paul on what it takes to be be a vessel that God wants to use.
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We take a break this week from our current series to focus on a challenge to all believers to consider the legacy we leave behind. David charges his Solomon to consider the importance and challenge of knowing God intimately, serving Him wholly, and to stay focused on the work.
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This four-week series explores the truth that Paul told his protégé Timothy. Through understanding Timothy’s faithful heritage, conviction of doctrinal truth, scriptural integrity, and willingness to go against worldliness, Paul reveals how Timothy is strong and faithful to God.
In week 2, we explore 2 Timothy 2:1-7 and look at how Paul challenged Timothy to "guard the good deposit" and what it would cost to do that.
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This four-week series explores the truth that Paul told his protégé Timothy. Through understanding Timothy’s faithful heritage, conviction of doctrinal truth, scriptural integrity, and willingness to go against worldliness, Paul reveals how Timothy is strong and faithful to God.
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The book of 1 Peter is all about hope in difficulties while also holding on to the call of God to be a people "set apart". How does holiness build our hope? Do we have the right view of holiness?
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We are in a new series through Pentecost focusing on the words of Jesus to be a blessing to our community in the way of Jesus.
This week we look again at the Parable of the Good Samaritan and discover the difference between "eyes that see" and "eyes that are moved with compassion"
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We are in a new series through Pentecost focusing on the words of Jesus to be a blessing to our community in the way of Jesus.
This week we are looking closer at the two Greatest Commandments stated by Jesus and how they are not two separate commands rather the first connects the second and the second is not fully possible without the first.
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We begin a new series through Pentecost focusing on the words of Jesus to be a blessing to our community in the way of Jesus.
We begin this week looking at the Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. Are we asking the wrong question? What is Jesus calling us to do?
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This message continues in a new sermon series for this Lenten season.
During this time, we are invited to draw closer to our Savior as we reflect on our deep need for Him. In this time we are incited and challenged to tackle the tough issues and questions in life.
This week we look at how Zechariah's Advent song gives an important perspective to Jesus' triumphal entry.
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This message continues in a new sermon series for this Lenten season.
During this time, we are invited to draw closer to our Savior as we reflect on our deep need for Him. In this time we are incited and challenged to tackle the tough issues and questions in life.
This week we look at how points and times of desperation motivate us to action. When it motivates us to pursue Jesus, important things happen in that process.
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This message continues in a new sermon series for this Lenten season.
During this time, we are invited to draw closer to our Savior as we reflect on our deep need for Him. In this time we are incited and challenged to tackle the tough issues and questions in life.
This week we look deeper in understanding Jesus as the prophesied Good Shepherd. What does that mean for us today? Does it require a response from us?
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This message continues in a new sermon series for this Lenten season.
During this time, we are invited to draw closer to our Savior as we reflect on our deep need for Him. In this time we are incited and challenged to tackle the tough issues and questions in life.
This week we are challenged by Paul's call to sacrificial worship found in Romans 12
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This message begins in a new sermon series for this Lenten season.
During this time, we are invited to draw closer to our Savior as we reflect on our deep need for Him. In this time we are incited and challenged to tackle the tough issues and questions in life.
This week we look at a portion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6 and wrestle with forgiveness.
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We are in our final week of our sermon series "The Wilderness". In this series we look at how God meets us in the difficult seasons of our lives. Hagar, Moses, David, the people of Israel, John, and Jesus each spent time in the wilderness. Their experiences and encounters with God in the wilderness teach us how to trust God when life gets hard. We serve a God who sees us, hears our cries for help, and provides for our needs in the wildernesses of life.
This week we looked at the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness found in Luke 4:1-15. We discovered the importance of knowing the Word of God, so we can know the character and attributes of God to determine and hold on to the truth of God's word to us.
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We are in week five of our sermon series "The Wilderness". In this series we look at how God meets us in the difficult seasons of our lives. Hagar, Moses, David, the people of Israel, John, and Jesus each spent time in the wilderness. Their experiences and encounters with God in the wilderness teach us how to trust God when life gets hard. We serve a God who sees us, hears our cries for help, and provides for our needs in the wildernesses of life.
This week we look at the life of John the Baptist from Mark chapter one and discover how John was called to be the voice of hope in the wilderness. We see how we are invited to the wilderness to discover the true life that can be found there.
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We are in week four of our sermon series "The Wilderness". In this series we look at how God meets us in the difficult seasons of our lives. Hagar, Moses, David, the people of Israel, John, and Jesus each spent time in the wilderness. Their experiences and encounters with God in the wilderness teach us how to trust God when life gets hard. We serve a God who sees us, hears our cries for help, and provides for our needs in the wildernesses of life.
This week we look at the way King David responded to God in his wilderness experience and discover the truths and challenge that Psalm 63 has for us.
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We are in week three of our sermon series "The Wilderness". In this series we look at how God meets us in the difficult seasons of our lives. Hagar, Moses, David, the people of Israel, John, and Jesus each spent time in the wilderness. Their experiences and encounters with God in the wilderness teach us how to trust God when life gets hard. We serve a God who sees us, hears our cries for help, and provides for our needs in the wildernesses of life.
In week three we look at the way God provided and prepared Moses and the Israelites as they were freed from captivity, on their way to become the people of God that he desires.
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We are in week two of our sermon series "The Wilderness". In this series we look at how God meets us in the difficult seasons of our lives. Hagar, Moses, David, the people of Israel, John, and Jesus each spent time in the wilderness. Their experiences and encounters with God in the wilderness teach us how to trust God when life gets hard. We serve a God who sees us, hears our cries for help, and provides for our needs in the wildernesses of life.
In week two we look at Moses in Exodus 3 and discover the way God is working in wilderness experience.
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We begin a new sermon series this week called "The Wilderness". We will look at how God meets us in the difficult seasons of our lives. Hagar, Moses, David, the people of Israel, John, and Jesus each spent time in the wilderness. Their experiences and encounters with God in the wilderness teach us how to trust God when life gets hard. We serve a God who sees us, hears our cries for help, and provides for our needs in the wildernesses of life.
In week one we look at the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 and how God demonstrated his love, care, and presence in her wilderness place.
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Our advent series this season is not just looking at the first advent of the birth of Jesus, but taking an opportunity to ready ourselves for the promised second advent.
Matthew 25:1-13
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We begin our advent series not just looking at the first advent of the birth of Jesus, but taking an opportunity to ready ourselves for the promised second advent.
Matthew 24:36-44
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Welcome to this season of Advent. This week we look at how God is our true and sustaining hope and how he strengthens us in this time of waiting. Our text is Isaiah 40:27-31
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We continue our series in Nehemiah and this week focus on chapter 5. There is a special testimony given by Ray Tucker at the beginning regarding the role church has played in his life. It fits well with the direction of the message this week where we discover that the internal problem Nehemiah is dealing with is really not the problem.
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Pastor Curt challenges us to to be devoted to prayer to be properly connected to God.
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This message is a continuation of the part 1 and we look at how despite the distractions and the oppositions we must keep the main thing the main thing. We also discover that we are called to be ready and be vigilant for the opposition around us.
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Pastor Chris shares a message from Psalm 77 about allowing our disappointment with God to move us to a deeper relationship with Him.
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This week we look at Nehemiah 4. We discover that opposition is beginning and builds against Nehemiah and the Jews and what their response to it was.
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This week we learn that there is a place for everyone to join in the good work God has called us to.
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In week two of our series we discover that Nehemiah's response to the stirring of God was the right one. We are challenged to follow in similar footsteps to properly respond to the leading of God inner own lives and the life of the church.
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We are beginning a new series out of the book of Nehemiah. In week one we see how God stirred Nehemiah's heart and what his response was to the movement of God in his life.
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Pastor Chris Rose gives a message on this 4th July about the true freedom that is available to each one of us.
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In John chapter 5, Jesus encounters a man who has been paralyzed for 38 years and asks him this important question. We discover how this seemingly simple question has great implications for the paralytic and for us today.
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We begin a new sermon series - "Questions From Jesus". This series begins in John 20 after the resurrection of Jesus with Mary Magdalene at the tomb where Jesus asks Mary 2 important questions.
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In week 3 of our sermon series, "New Mercies", we look at how procrastination effects our lives. We look at the life of Saul in 1 Samuel 9 and 17 and discover how procrastination affected his relationship with God.
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In part two of our series we discuss the invitation God gives us to change and what should be the motivation for the change in our lives.
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We begin a new sermon series entitled "New Mercies". This four-week series explores the difficulties of change in the Christian life. Through understanding procrastination, sanctification, and the power of cultivating spiritual habits, we see the life-giving process of change in the Christian life.
This message is titled "What Time Is it?", and comes from the text of Ecclesiastes 3:1-14.
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Pastor Curt Lapp gives this week message that challenges us in this new year to become the people and the church that God calls us to be.
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Pastor Chris Rose gives us a challenging message about setting ourselves up to be all God desires us to be going into this new year.
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This is the final message of our Advent Series. This week's message focuses on how we have to understand God's concept of love to be able to respond to others in love. God's expressed love toward us allows to begin this process. God's expressed love toward us allows us to understand his concept of love, when then compels us to love.
Our scripture passages are Mark 12:28-34 and Mark 15:11-32
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The Father's joy and desire is for all to come to know him.
Does His joy match your joy? Can you give a reason for the hope you have? Who could you share it with?
The scripture passages for today are:
Matthew 28:19-20
1 Peter 3:15
1 John 4:19
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God CHOOSES to work out his purposes and plans THROUGH us…and those plans, his purposes, always involve people.
Our scriptures for today are:
1 Corinthians 13:7
Proverbs 22:6
Exodus 20:12
Philemon 1:7
Romans 13:10
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Jesus' purpose and mission was to set us free and live in a new identity.
How has Jesus changed you?
How has your identity changed?
Our scripture passages for today are:
Luke 4:18
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 15:13
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Throughout the Gospels, Jesus modeled joy for us.
Can you think of some ways that Jesus did that?
What was the source of Jesus' joy?
What is the source of your joy?
Is there something hindering your source of joy today?
Our scriptures for today are:
Hebrews 12:2
Mark 4:19
John 7:38
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Why is joy so important? What does joy reveal about us to others?
Our scripture passages are:
Philippians 4:4
Psalm 47:1
James 1:2-3
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Everyone longs for joy that lasts. Jesus brings the joy we need, but we must be willing to come to him to receive it.
But what is joy?
It’s an attitude God’s people adopt, not because of happy circumstances, but because of their hope in God’s love and promise.
The joy of God’s people is not determined by their struggles but by their future destiny.
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What is joy? We often lose our joy...What happens when you run out of Joy?
Our scriptures for today are:
Psalm 105:43
Luke 2:10
Acts 13:52
Romans 15:13
2 Cor. 6:10
Philippians 4:4-7
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How are you doing today? Are you full of peace or has busyness taken a hold of your life?
Our scripture passage for today is Luke 10:38-42
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Humility helps us to walk with Jesus and share His message of hope and reconciliation.
Scriptures for today are:
Philippians 2:1-11
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Matthew 5:9
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Living in peace with others means we have to do the hard work of forgiving the hurt and hostility we have experienced.
Our scripture passages are:
Ephesians 2:13-16
Colossians 3:12-17
Psalm 29:11
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Today we talk about the things that stand in the way of us experiencing the peace Jesus wants us to have.
Our scriptures for today are:
Luke 7:36-50
Luke 19:1-10
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Today we talk about Jesus as our mediator, the bridge between us and God, the one promised through the prophet Isaiah. Jesus as our mediator allows us to experience eternal peace because of His forgiveness.
Our scripture passages are:
Isaiah 9:6
John 14:27
John 16:33
Psalm 32:1-5
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Why is peace so important? What is God's desire for peace? Does our lives reflect God's peace in us? Our scriptures for today: Romans 14:17Psalm 46:10
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John’s message prepared people for Jesus’s arrival, which would bring peace.
The world longs for salvation—for the coming of peace, when all is made right in our lives and in the world. During Advent, we are called again to bring the foretaste of the Prince of Peace’s salvation into our areas of influence.
This week we are challenged to engage in the pathway to peace, participate in the work of peace and lastly, live in peace. Our passage this week comes from Luke 3:1-7
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Here is the advent devotional for day 7. On Sunday we focused on the theme of peace and our devotionals this week will continue our focus on peace. I'm praying you are encouraged! -PB
Scripture passages for today are:
Genesis 1:31
Psalm 4:8
Psalm 34:14
Matthew 8:23-27
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In today's devotional, we talk about the source for our hope. We discover how our earthly hope differs from the hope we have in God.
Our scripture passages come from Romans 8:28-31 and Lamentations 3:19-26
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"This is our Day 2 Advent Devotional podcast. I'm praying that you encounter God in significant ways during this time!" - PB
Why Hope? What makes hope so important for us as followers of Christ? What does God want us to understand about hope?
Our scripture passages are:
John 1:14
Ephesians 2:8
1 Peter 1:3-5
Luke 1:18-25
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Today we look at the meaning of advent and also talk about hope. Today's scripture passages are Hebrews 6:11-12, 10:22-23, 11:1, and Luke 1:5-17
Take your time and engage with your family through this time. - PB
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We begin this series understanding the the intent of advent and how this is an important part of celebrating the birth and expected return of Christ. At Advent and Christmas time, we tend to focus on the birth of Jesus, but we miss something significant if we don't look to his return.
This week we look at the importance of hope and learn the importance of understanding the proper spiritual practice of hope. God is a God of hope who calls us to look beyond the circumstance and trust again in his promises. Our scripture passage is Luke 21:25-36
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This week's message is a continuation of our series called Dependent.Our passage comes from Psalm 139:1-12 and we talk about how when we feel alone, we can be thankful we have a God who knows us intimately and sees us constantly. We can trust God with our life and future because his intimate knowledge of us shows him to be trustworthy.
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We begin a new series this week entitled Dependent. This message comfort from Psalm 107:1-14. We talk about how God’s mercy is cause for thanksgiving and when we cry out to him, he can restore us, even when our troubles are the result of our own sin.
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This week's message comes from a passage out of Nehemiah 6 and we look at Nehemiah's simple but profound one sentence prayer.
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This week we worked our way through the letter of 2 John. We discovered how truth and love are interconnected in our response to the truth, how we need to guard the truth and what we do with it moving forward.
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This week we discover how created us to partner with Him, how we are all called to do the work of ministry and how looking to Jesus ensures we are good partners.
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This week we learn how our difficulties produce qualities in our life that God wants to use for a purpose. Our scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, and 16-18.
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We just celebrated our church's 100 year anniversary! That's a big deal! We want to honor our past, acknowledge our present, but learn to be looking forward.
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This week Pastor Chris shares a message from Joshua 1:5-9 on how the certainty of God's promises can give us courage when we are faced with uncertainty.
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This week we finish our study in Colossians and look at Paul's encouragement in 4:2-6 and 12 to pray with earnest for the work of the Gospel in our lives and the ministry of the church.
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This weeks message is a continuation of our study through Colossians. This message focuses on chapter 3:18-24 where we discover the keys that lead to a pathway of excellence in our lives and in the life of the church.
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Pastor Curt Lapp shares a message this week from Colossians 3 about how God uses disruptions to bring us back to Him.
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Thank you for listening to week 2 of our study through Colossians. This week we look at Colossians 1:3-14 and discover Paul's prayer for the church for the Gospel to bear fruit in the believer's life.
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This episode begins our series through Colossians. This week we look at Colossians 1:24 through 2:5. Does the Gospel compel you to urgency?
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This week's message is a continuation of our sermon series "Beyond The Norm". This week we look at the story of Jesus healing the paralytic man in Mark 2 and how hope radically transforms our lives and impacts the lives of those around us.
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This week we look at Matthew 5:21-26 and how Jesus "one-ups" the law to help us understand why God made the law and how it points to how our hearts need to be changed in the process.
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This week we look at a faith sourced in the wonder of God moves us to respond to God beyond the norm.
Luke 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29
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We begin a new sermon series entitled "Beyond The Norm". We begin by looking at Luke 7:1-10 and look at how going beyond the norm allows God to disrupt our lives and the lives of others to reveal his love for us and move us to love others.
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This week's message comes from 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 where we are challenged as dads and as believers and followers of Jesus, in the legacy we leave behind us.
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This week's message comes from Ezekiel 36:24-32. We discover how God's desire to give us a new heart gives us new hope in living in relationship with him.
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This weeks message comes from Luke 4:18-21 and Romans 12:9-21. We discuss how understanding the Gospel frames our love and life in response.
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Chris Rose shares with us the power of influence we have when we are walking with Jesus from Matthew 5:13-16
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Curt Lapp gave this weeks message from Hosea 11:1-9. Curt challenged us in our walk with the Lord in understanding His great love for us.
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We conclude our series out of the book of Philippians with a message that helps us understand the joy of giving through the context of contentment, fellowship and God's supply
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This week we discover the joy we can experience in living a life the way Jesus intended from Philippians chapter 4:2-9. We look at relationships, circumstances and our thinking and how these areas affect our joy
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This week we learn how Paul encourages believers in Philippians 3 to keep pressing on toward the goal, to live different, to pursue holiness and to transfer our citizenship.
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This week we discover the joy in serving from Philippians chapter 2, when we have the right motivation and work in unity in serving God together.
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We begin a new sermon series entitled "Joy" from the book of Philippians. This week we discover the perspective we should embrace when we find ourselves enduring difficult times and what God wants to produce from it.
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What was life like after the resurrection for the disciples and how does that fit with us today?
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During this Palm Sunday, we study the passage from Matthew 21:1-11. We see Jesus' entry into the city compared to how the Roman army entered. We discuss the difference between the two kingdoms and what choice this gives us today.
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This is the final message from the "We Are Family" series from 1 John chapters 4 & 5. This week we learn that because of our identity in Jesus Christ, we are compelled to respond in love to one another.
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This message is part 3 of our sermon series "We Are Family" from the book of 1 John 3. In this chapter we discover our identity through Christ and how that should compel us to continue walking in the light.
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This message is a continuation in our series "We Are Family". We talk about about the sovereignty of God and what our response to it should look like.
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This week we continue our series "We Are Family" from the book of 1 John. This week we talk about how the are to remain in Jesus and how the truth needs to permeate every area of our lives. This is a link to this week's message slides: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xj7jsphh55pft54/Do%20you%20Belong%3F.pdf?dl=0
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Walking with Jesus compels is to walk as he did, love as he did, grow in our relationship and adopt his perspective. Here is a link to the message slides from this week’s message: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ba7muukv76b1zwx/Walking%20with%20Jesus.pdf?dl=0
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This is the first message from our new sermon series, "We Are Family". This week we talk about how fellowship with God and one another begins with walking in the light and come from 1 John 1:5 - 2:2.
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This is our final message from our "New Beginnings" series from Ezra 3:1-3. In this episode, we learn about the different types of fear that have an affect on our lives and what our response to them should be. The message slides are available here. Thank you for listening!
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We continue our series of "New Beginnings" out of Ezra 3 with a message about being committed to God and His word.
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We talk about how God defines unity and what that should look like in our lives and our church from Ezra 3.
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This is the first sermon of our new pastor Ben Beckner. New beginnings are in store for our church as we look at Ezra 3:1-3 and discover how the Israelites experienced their new beginnings and that can guide us today.
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