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Obedient Faith – Noah stood strong when the world was at its worst. He was also given one of the toughest assignments imaginable. His obedient faith offers us a powerful example of walking with God against the tide of culture. Join us for this reminder of faith that obeys.

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​Saving Faith – The Apostle Paul tells us that we are saved by grace through faith. But faith is more than agreeing with a set of facts. In Scripture, it always involved a response. Today, we begin a series on Hebrews 11, the “faith chapter” of the Bible to see what biblical faith is all about.

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Meet the Need – We will never be all that God has called us to be until we begin to serve others. We don’t have to be superstars, but we must be intentional and faithful. We’ll take a quick look today at how our serving spreads God’s grace in the church, in the community, and around the world.

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Meet The Need

Week 2
Fund The Need

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Morph – Just as a caterpillar goes through metamorphosis to become a butterfly, God is working daily to transform us into the image of Christ. Saul of Tarsus experienced that. Confusion and helplessness formed God’s chrysalis for his profound transformation.

Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

Week 1
A Change of Heart

Week 2
A Change of Attitude

Week 3
A Change of Allegiance

Week 4
A Change of Circumstances

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Fund the Need – We are rich when we have more than we need. It’s not necessarily about extreme wealth or an opulent lifestyle. It’s simply having enough to share. The Bible says God makes us rich so that we can share with others. As we demonstrate generosity, God promises to bless us even more.

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Meet the Need – We will never be all that God has called us to be until we begin to serve others. We don’t have to be superstars, but we must be intentional and faithful. We’ll take a quick look today at how our serving spreads God’s grace in the church, in the community, and around the world.

Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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Change of Circumstances – In Acts chapter 12, Peter is miraculously released from prison, and James is beheaded. Why did God seemingly deliver one and not the other? Why does God sometimes intervene in our circumstances, and not other times? We talk about that today. And don’t miss the end of the service where Doris Thompson shares about her miraculous heart transplant.

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A Change of Allegiance – Being good isn’t good enough. In the book of Acts, Cornelius was a good man, a God-fearing man, but he did not know Jesus. God sent Peter to Cornelius so he could hear and accept the good news of Jesus for himself. Cornelius offers a key reminder that being a good person isn’t enough. Only Jesus saves.

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Firewall – A firewall on a computer protects the operating system and hard drive by securing what’s inside and keeping invasive viruses and malware out. The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament offers the same kind of protective boundaries. King Solomon provides godly advice in a number of key areas. Join us for this practical series to help keep us secure.

Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

Week 1
Physical Boundaries

Week 2
Financial Boundaries

Week 3
Sexual Boundaries

Week 4
Spirtial Boundaries

Week 5
Vocational Boundaries

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A Change of Attitude – Is the glass half full? Is the glass half empty? The optimist / pessimist debate has been going on since nearly the beginning of time. Today we see how a man in the New Testament called Barnabas always seemed to assume the best about people, circumstances, opportunities. Lessons we all need to learn.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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A Change of Heart – Just as a caterpillar goes through metamorphosis to become a butterfly, God is working daily to transform us into the image of Christ. Saul of Tarsus experienced that. Confusion and helplessness formed God’s chrysalis for his profound transformation.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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Vocational Boundaries – To some people, WORK is a 4-letter word. To others, it’s the most important thing in their lives, and even defines them as a person. Over and over in the book of Proverbs, we’re reminded that work does have tremendous value. The Bible even suggests that work can be an act of worship. We’ll unpack that today.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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Spiritual Boundaries – The New Testament book of James says that we must draw close God if we want Him to draw close to us. He is always near, but we are only close if we choose to surrender to Him fully. The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament offers advice on how to do that.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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Sexual Boundaries – We live in a sex-saturated culture. God’s boundaries seem outdated and unrealistic. Only, He made us, and definitely knows what’s best for us. They might be worth another look.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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Financial Boundaries – From giving God our best, to sharing with those in need…saving for the future, and knowing when enough is enough…the Old Testament book of Proverbs offers pivotal advice on how to handle money. Join us for a practical look at this important topic.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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The Monster in the ClosetMonster in the Closet – Everybody is recovering from something. Many people think the 12 Step Program is only for alcohol & drug addiction, but the recovery process can be a major source of healing for all of us. During this series, we’re going to talk about “hurts, habits, and hang-ups,” and see how people in the Bible found healing through Christ.

Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

Week 1
I’m Not God

Week 2
I Need God

Week 3
I Must Change

Week 4
I Am Sorry

Week 5
I Press On

Week 6
I Can Help

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Physical Boundaries – A firewall on a computer protects the operating system and hard drive by securing what’s inside and keeping invasive viruses and malware out. The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament offers the same kind of protective boundaries. King Solomon provides godly advice in a number of key areas. Join us for this practical series to help keep us secure.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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All In
In this series, we talk about full surrender to Jesus, and the beautiful rescue that God provides.

Week 1
Justified

Week 2
Sanctified

Week 3
Glorified

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Principles on Parenting
The Bible offers great insight on child-rearing. We begin a new series on parenting today by focusing on the importance of discipline and obedience. As children learn to obey, we reward their compliance with increasing freedom.

Week 1
Discipline

Week 2
Training

Week 3
Coaching

Week 4
Releasing

Week 5
Legacy

Week 6
Honor

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I Must Change – King David: Adulterer, Murderer…A man after God’s own heart. What do we do when we take a wrong turn and life falls apart? David’s failure and restoration teach us plenty about what it takes to heal and move on.Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page.

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“Raising the Bar” suggests setting higher standards or raising expectations. That’s what Jesus did in the Sermon on the Mount. He challenged His followers to reach beyond external mediocrity to moral, relational, and spiritual excellence. Join us for a deep dive into this amazing body of teaching. We begin with the Beatitudes, the path to God’s blessing.

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Leadership is influence. You don’t need a title, a stack of business cards, or a corner office to be a leader. You just need to be available for God to use to make a positive difference in your small corner of the world. Join us on this Mothers Day weekend to begin a journey of Influence.

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Join us this month as we talk about topics that are trending on Social Media, those hot-button topics that get people all worked up. Many of them are politically charged, but the key is what God has to say about them.

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We often think of Mountaintop Experiences as profound events that shape our lives mentally, emotionally, spiritually. In scripture, significant events took place on mountaintops.

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Week 1Trust on Mt. MoriahWeek 2Obedience on Mt. SinaiWeek 3Humility on Mt. PisgahWeek 4Courage on Mt Carmel & Mt HorebWeek 5Assurance on Mt HermonWeek 6Worship on Mount of OlivesWeek 7Responsibility on Mt. ArbelThe post Mountaintop Experiences appeared first on Nelson Christian Church.

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The book of Revelation contains seven letters to seven churches. In this new series, #up2us, we unpack Jesus’ message to each church. Today He tells the church in Ephesus–and us–to Wise Up. We must not neglect what is most important.

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I Need God – The first 3 steps of the 12-Step Program have been summarized, “I can’t, God can, I think I’ll let Him.” We’ll unpack that today, joined by an amazing woman of faith (and friend of Jesus) from the New Testament.

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I’m not God – Everybody is recovering from something. Many people think the 12 Step Program is only for alcohol & drug addiction, but the recovery process can be a major source of healing for all of us. During this series, we’re going to talk about “hurts, habits, and hang-ups,” and see how people in the Bible found healing through Christ.

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Glorified – God’s promises about the future impact the present, no matter what we’re going through. When we really believe what we say we believe, we worry less and trust more.

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Sanctified – Justified, Sanctified, Glorified: We are saved through surrender to Christ, we are conformed to His likeness throughout our lives, and we have the promise of heaven to look forward to. Today we focus on God’s transformation process.

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Justified – Join Discipleship Minister Marc Mobley as he talks about full surrender to Jesus, and the beautiful rescue that God provides.

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Honor – How do we honor our mothers and our fathers? How do we honor them differently as we grow up, and how do we honor their legacy if they’re gone? What if they aren’t very honorable? Join us today as we explore this final topic in our parenting series.

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​Legacy – Every good parent longs to have a healthy friendship with their adult children. The challenge is maintaining a positive influence in their lives without becoming overbearing. Today, we look at a father in the Bible who had adult children. He did some things wrong, he did some things right, we can learn from both.

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Releasing – Releasing children is a long and gradual process. It doesn’t begin when they turn 18, it begins when the umbilical cord is cut! We talk today about the process of preparing children for independence.

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Coaching – When it comes to parenting teenagers, we move into the Coaching phase. A coach teaches the fundamentals early on, but then has to send in plays from the sidelines, offer locker rooms talks, and call an occasional timeout. This new phase allows children to become adults. We dive into that today, with a very personal story at the end of the message…a reminder that there’s hope and healing on the other side of heartache.

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Training – It’s easier to follow an example than to follow a list of instructions. When it comes to parenting, kids learn better when we SHOW them how to live, not just TELL them how to live. That’s what the Training Process is all about.

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Discipline – The Bible offers great insight on child-rearing. We begin a new series on parenting today by focusing on the importance of discipline and obedience. As children learn to obey, we reward their compliance with increasing freedom.

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homecoming – When Jesus gave up His spirit and died on the cross, He was at peace because He entrusted His spirit into the hands of His Heavenly Father. Because of His resurrection, we can entrust our spirit into the hands of God as well. We will rise with Christ! When you know death has lost its power over you, then you’re ready to really live.

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finished – On the cross, when Jesus said, “It is finished,” He wasn’t saying, “It’s over.” The Greek word He used was a proclamation: “Mission Accomplished, the Law has been satisfied, Victory is won, the Debt is paid in full.” Such an incredible promise that changes everything for us!

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thirsty – Jesus, the Son of God, was a human being just like us. He got hungry and thirsty. At times, He was exhausted, tempted, broken-hearted. Whatever we’re going through, Jesus understands. He helps us in our weakness because He has faced the same struggles. Only, He always prevailed.

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forsaken – We learn a lot about Jesus…and about ourselves…by hearing the words of Jesus from the cross. Many people don’t realize that one statement He made was actually written a thousand years before He said it. These words show Jesus’ suffering, and His victory.

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The arrival of Jesus looks so serene on Christmas cards, but the birth of Christ was really more of a Divine Invasion. From Adam and Eve’s first sin in the Garden of Eden, the world had been waiting for rescue. Jesus came to carry out the most dramatic Search and Rescue Mission in history.

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If money could talk, what would it say. For one thing, “I can add meaning to your life, but I am not the meaning of life.”

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Why do Christians believe what they do? Is it all just wishful thinking, or is there a foundation of truth we build our faith upon? In this new series, we’ll talk about the journey from atheism to Jesus.

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It’s all about how we relate to our relatives–those closest to us. It begins with how we relate…to ourselves. When we are healthy emotionally and spiritually, our other relationships will likely be healthier.

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Fasting – Sometimes we say NO to ourselves so we can say YES to God. Jesus talks about that in the Sermon on the Mount, so we’re going to talk about it today.

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Prayer – Christians believe in prayer, yet many of us don’t do it very well…or even at all. Jesus taught us in the Sermon on the Mount, not so much what to say, but how to pray. We’ll unpack that today as we seek the will of God in our lives.

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Giving – Miracle Offering Goal Reached! $100,522.99! Praise God! Today, Jesus shares with us the importance of having a generous spirit. It makes us more like Him!

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Embrace Your Legacy – Leadership is influence. You don’t need a title, a stack of business cards, or a corner office to be a leader. You just need to be available for God to use to make a positive difference in your small corner of the world. Join us on this Mothers Day weekend to begin a journey of Influence.

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Gender Identity – The subject of gender identity is massively trending online. Today we’ll talk about finding our true identity in Jesus, leading with love, and building bridges instead of walls. Join us for a tough subject, looked at through the lens of grace.

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Addiction – Join special guest Clay Cecil as he shares a transparent message about addictive behavior, how it promises us comfort but only leads to pain.

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Change – The winds of change have given way to earthquakes of change.” We are living in unprecedented times. How do we navigate the changes we’re experiencing? Turn to the One who is unchanging.

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Racism – Join us as we talk about topics that are trending on Social Media, those hot-button topics that get people all worked up. Many of them are politically charged, but the key is what God has to say about them. We start today with Racism, a discussion that should have been put to rest decades ago, but just won’t seem to die.

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Responsibility on Mt. Arbel – Easter promises hope, forgiveness, and an eternal destiny. But it’s not just about what we gain. Jesus gave His disciples–and us–the responsibility to go and make disciples of all nations. If we take the blessings and ignore the responsibility, we’ve missed the profound nature of the celebration.

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Worship on Mount of Olives –Weekly worship with our church family recalibrates us. We’re reminded each week to empty out Self and fill up on God and His reality in our lives. The Bible says the fear of God leads to wisdom. Not terror of Him, but awe of Him. The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem offers some pivotal lessons on worship.

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Assurance on Mt Hermon –The mountains and valleys of life both offer opportunities for growth. Today we see Jesus offering different types of assurance to those “on top of the world,” and to those “looking up from the bottom.” We will all likely find ourselves at both extremes at one time or another.

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Courage on Mt Carmel & Mt Horeb – To be dis-couraged is literally to lack courage. To en-courage someone is to literally infuse them with courage. Today we see the prophet Elijah in two extreme situations. He demonstrates courage in the one, and desperately needs courage in the other. There are lessons to be learned from both.

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Humility on Mt. Pisgah – Humility is one of those traits that’s easy to spot in others, but almost impossible to evaluate in yourself. You add to that how misunderstood the trait of humility is, it’s no wonder many of us have no idea what it means to be humble, much less whether we are or not. The message this week takes a look at what humility means, how Moses learned it the hard way, what some enemies to humility are, and why it’s so important.

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Obedience on Mt. Sinai – When you’re facing an overwhelming challenge, or you’re asked to do a seemingly impossible task, the easiest thing to do is make excuses for why it can’t be done. But what happens when it’s God doing the asking? Moses learned on Mt. Sinai the futility of arguing with God.

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Trust on Mt. Moriah – We often think of Mountaintop Experiences as profound events that shape our lives mentally, emotionally, spiritually. In scripture, significant events took place on mountaintops. This week, an amazing example of trust unfolded on Mt. Moriah.

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Suit Up – When it comes to sports, there are spectators, fans, and players on the field. God doesn’t need more spectators or fans. He wants each of us to suit up and get in the game. Everyone can bring something to the team.

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Look Up – Some critics claim that “Christians are so heavenly minded, they’re no earthly good.” The Bible teaches that the best way to prevail in the present is to focus on the future. When life seems overwhelming and you’re not sure you can go on, looking up might just be the best thing you can do.

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Wake Up – Jesus said in Revelation 3 that the church in Sardis looked alive, but was really dead. The believers had a good reputation in the community, but they proved to be weak, they lacked follow-through, and they kept on sinning even though they knew better. Like Sardis, we need to wake up and stand firm.

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Shape Up – When we think of idolatry, we often picture statues of pagan gods with worshipers bowing down before them. We may feel far removed from that particular sin. But if idolatry is putting anything–or anyone–ahead of God in our list of priorities, it might be one of the most pervasive sins in the world. And in the church. We’ll unpack that today.

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Grow Up – It’s not enough to be ALMOST alive, ALMOST right, ALMOST saved. because ALMOST falls short of the goal. Today, we look at a man from the Old Testament, and a church in the New Testament, that both fell short of the goal.

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Toughen Up – If someone tells you to toughen up, that’s not something you typically want to hear. But what if they’re saying it for your own good? What if they know some tough times are ahead, and they want you to be ready? Sometimes even Jesus delivers hard truth like that. You can hear about it here.

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Wise Up – The book of Revelation contains seven letters to seven churches. In this new series, #up2us, we unpack Jesus’ message to each church. Today He tells the church in Ephesus–and us–to Wise Up. We must not neglect what is most important.

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Search and Rescue – Deployment – Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. That’s what Christmas is all about!

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Search and Rescue – Gameplan – In a typical Search and Rescue operation, once the Mayday call comes in, a Gameplan has to be established before help can be deployed. Christmas began the ultimate Search and Rescue operation, and today God will announce His gameplan to a priest named Zechariah. What a plan it turned out to be!

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Search and Rescue – Mayday! – The arrival of Jesus looks so serene on Christmas cards, but the birth of Christ was really more of a Divine Invasion. From Adam and Eve’s first sin in the Garden of Eden, the world had been waiting for rescue. Jesus came to carry out the most dramatic Search and Rescue Mission in history.

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If money could talk, what would it say? “I don’t last forever, but you can invest me in things that do.

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The Control of Money – If money could talk, what would it say? “I make a great Servant, but a terrible Master.”

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Value of Money – If money could talk, what would it say. For one thing, “I can add meaning to your life, but I am not the meaning of life.”

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Jesus said when we feed the hungry, we’re blessing Him. The pushback is, how do we help, and does our little bit make a difference? Join us today for an honest look at a challenging idea.

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Jesus said that when we serve people in His name, it’s like we’re serving Him. That need that’s staring you in the face… When you meet it, you honor God. When you don’t, well…

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The Apostle Paul never prayed that his life would be easy, but that his life would make a difference. We’ll talk today about what that looks like, specifically in the lives of Jesus Followers.

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Josh Bunch talks to us today about God’s power: How to pray for it, how to access it.

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As NCC spends 21 days this month in prayer and fasting, we’ll be talking today about praying for wisdom…what that means and how it helps.

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With all the glitz and beauty of most Nativity Scenes, it’s easy to forget sometimes that Mary and Joseph were real people. The shepherds really left their flocks to seek the Christ-child, wise men really did come from the East to worship Him. Join us this month as we unpack the real figures behind the figurines.

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With all the glitz and beauty of most Nativity Scenes, it’s easy to forget sometimes that Mary and Joseph were real people. The shepherds really left their flocks to seek the Christ-child, wise men really did come from the East to worship Him. Join us this month as we unpack the real figures behind the figurines.

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With all the glitz and beauty of most Nativity Scenes, it’s easy to forget sometimes that Mary and Joseph were real people. The shepherds really left their flocks to seek the Christ-child, wise men really did come from the East to worship Him. Join us this month as we unpack the real figures behind the figurines.

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With all the glitz and beauty of most Nativity Scenes, it’s easy to forget sometimes that Mary and Joseph were real people. The shepherds really left their flocks to seek the Christ-child, wise men really did come from the East to worship Him. Join us this month as we unpack the real figures behind the figurines.

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Join Student Minister Marc Mobley as he unpacks the connection between contentment and generosity.

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Where does all my money go? Where should it go? Where could it do the most good? And what does how I use it say about me? Don’t miss this brief, but important series.

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