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Week 6 (August 20) – The Strength of The Church
In week six, we will close out our series discussing spiritual warfare in Ephesians, chapter 6. This chapter emphasizes how as believers, we are not fighting against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. We will dive into the practical ways this looks in our lives, including putting on the full armor of God, standing firm in faith, and praying at all times.
Week 5 (August 13) – The Testimony of The Church
In week five, we will cover Ephesians, chapter 5. This chapter emphasizes how as Christians, we are called to live in the light and not in darkness, and to be imitators of God in all we do. We will dive into the practical ways this looks in our lives, including avoiding sexual immorality, obscene talk, and drunkenness, and instead filling ourselves with the Spirit and speaking truth in love.
Week 4 (August 6) – The Gifts of The Church
In week, we will explore the powerful truths of Ephesians chapter 4. This chapter emphasizes that Christ himself has given gifts to the Church, including apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. We will explore how these gifts, along with the role of church leaders, are designed to equip the saints for ministry and promote unity in the faith and maturity in Christ. Join us as we discover how understanding and utilizing these gifts can transform our lives and the life of the Church.
Week 3 (July 30) – The Purpose of The Church
In week three, we will dive into Ephesians chapter 3. This chapter emphasizes that through the Church, God's wisdom and love are displayed to the world, and that the Church is part of God's eternal purpose for humanity. We will discover how understanding our role in this purpose can transform the way we live and impact the world around us. Join us as we explore the amazing truths of Ephesians chapter 3 and discover the incredible purpose that God has for his Church.
Week 2 (July 23) – The Unity of The Church
In week two, we will explore the powerful theme of unity found in Ephesians chapter 2. This chapter emphasizes that through Christ, we have been brought near to God and reconciled to one another, creating a new community of faith. We will dive into the amazing truths of how Christ has broken down the barriers that once separated Jew and Gentile, creating one new people, the Church, in Him. Join us as we discover how this message of unity impacts the way we relate to one another and the world, and how we can live out this identity as members of God's household.
Week 1 (July 16) – The Mystery of The Church
In week one, we will learn the powerful truths found in Ephesians chapter 1. This chapter reveals the amazing story of how Jesus, all the way back to Genesis, has been working to bring Jew and Gentile together into one people, the Church. We will explore how this mystery of the Church was part of God's plan all along, and how through Christ, each Christian has been blessed with every spiritual blessing. Join us as we discover the incredible depths of God's love for his Church and how it impacts our lives today.
Week 7 (July 9)
Savior of the World
We’ll turn our attention to the future, focusing on the last wishes of
Joseph's father, Jacob, and the blessings he bestows upon his sons. We'll
delve into the story of the impending enslavement of God's people, but
also witness how God's faithfulness ensures their preservation throughout
this difficult time. As we conclude our series, we'll reflect on the parallels
between Joseph and Jesus, highlighting how Joseph's story serves as a
foreshadowing of the promised Messiah.
Week 6 (June 2)
Second Only To Pharoah
In week six, everything changes as Pharaoh's dream sets the stage for
Joseph's future. Joseph's life experiences have prepared him for this
defining moment, proving that he didn't simply rise to the occasion, but
was divinely equipped for it. As Joseph interprets the dream and gives all
credit to God, he is recognized as the only one with the skills to guide
Egypt through the coming years of plenty and famine. Witness Joseph's
strategic genius as he develops a plan to save not only Egypt, but also the
surrounding nations from death.
Week 5 (June 25)
Unjustly Imprisoned (Genesis 39:21-40:23)
In week five, witness how, even behind bars, Joseph is given favor by the
warden and is divinely positioned to interpret the dreams of the King’s
cupbearer and baker, showcasing his prophetic gift. The cupbearer
returns to his position and forgets about Joseph for two years and Joseph
is again reminded that while men may fail, God never forgets His
promises.
Week 4 (June 18) - Wrongfully Accused (Genesis 39:21-40:23)
In week four, we follow Joseph's as he is unjustly accused, yet God's
faithfulness remains unwavering. Despite his circumstances, Joseph
maintains a positive attitude and continues to trust in God's plan. Learn
how, like Joseph, to overcome temptation and thrive even when everyone
thinks you’re guilty. Joseph maintains his integrity and refuses to dishonor
God by sinning against his master.
Week 3 (June 11) - Sold as a Slave
In week three, we follow Joseph's journey from being sold into slavery to
his unlikely success in the house of Potiphar. We witness how Joseph's
integrity and unwavering faith earn him favor, allowing him to rise above
his circumstances. He works to learn the language and ways of the
Egyptians, skillfully adapting to his new environment. However, his trials
are far from over as he faces a false accusation from Potiphar's wife, once
again testing his devotion to God.
Week 2 (June 4) - Hated by his Brothers
In week two, Joseph faces his first major adversity when his own brothers
sell him into slavery in Egypt. We’ll examine the deep-rooted jealousy and
animosity that led to this betrayal and explore the emotional and spiritual
challenges Joseph faced as a result. Witness how Joseph's unwavering
faith and mindset helped him overcome this heart-wrenching ordeal,
setting the stage for God's greater plan to unfold.
Week 6 (May 21) – Principle of First
Establishing a solid financial foundation is vital for the long-term success
and prosperity of our families. This week, we will examine the importance
of putting God first in our finances through the Biblical practice of tithing,
laying the groundwork for a stable and thriving financial future.
Week 5 (May 14) – Five Love Needs of Every Wife
Following the New Testament command for husbands to love their wives,
understanding and meeting a wife's essential needs is vital for a strong
and thriving marriage. Join us this week as we explore the five love needs
of every wife and learn how husbands can meet those needs and deepen
their relationships with their wife.
Week 4 (May 7) – Five Respect Needs of Every Husband
In accordance with the New Testament command for wives to respect
their husbands, recognizing and addressing a husband's fundamental
needs is crucial for a harmonious and lasting marriage. Join us this week
as we explore the five respect needs of every husband and discuss how
wives can better honor and cherish their partners in a God-honoring way.
Week 4 (May 7) – Five Respect Needs of Every Husband
In accordance with the New Testament command for wives to respect
their husbands, recognizing and addressing a husband's fundamental
needs is crucial for a harmonious and lasting marriage. Join us this week
as we explore the five respect needs of every husband and discuss how
wives can better honor and cherish their partners in a God-honoring way.
Week 3 (April 30) – An Atmosphere of Honor
Creating a culture of mutual respect and honor is essential to building the
Dream House we all desire. This week, we will discover how to cultivate
an atmosphere of honor in our homes, offering practical tips for nurturing
fulfilling, God-honoring relationships with our loved ones.
Week 2 (April 23) – The Purpose of Marriage
Understanding God's design for marriage is crucial for a thriving family.
Join us this week as we delve into the Biblical purposes of marriage, examining its role as the foundation of the family and discussing the
significance of strong marital bonds.
Week 1 (April 16) – The Foundation
Tension is a natural part of any relationship, and learning how to grow
through it is key to building stronger, healthier connections with our loved
ones. Join us this week as we explore the foundation of a Dream House
and how to navigate the tension between God's ideal and our reality.
Fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem. On Palm Sunday, he would be praised a week before his death. He knew everyone that was praising him as he was riding on a donkey would be saying ‘Crucify’ the next week.
We will prepare for this week as a church at all of our locations by walking through a devotional together!
Week 3 (March 26) – The Holy Spirit Works Through Us
In week three of our series on The HolySpirit, we will learn about the infilling or baptism of the Holy Spirit, andthe empowering work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer for works ofservice. We will explore why it is important to be filled with the Holy Spirit,and how it enables us to minister love, grace, and healing to a hurting world.
Week 2 (March 19) – The Holy Spirit Works In Us
Join us for week two as we discuss the three ways that the Holy Spirit works in the life of a Christian. We will discover how the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of a Christian is central to making us more like Jesus and empowering us to live out our faith.
Week 1 (March 12) – The Holy Spirit is a Person
Join us for week one as we learn that while our experiences inform us, only God's Word can truly transform us. That's why we'll turn to the Bible to see what Jesus says about the Holy Spirit. In John 16:7, Jesus tells His disciples that it is better for Him to leave and send another, a helper, the person of the Holy Spirit.
Week 6 (March 5) – Relational Health
In the final week of the series, we will explore the importance of healthy relationships and discuss how to foster and maintain strong, positive connections with others. We'll talk about the importance of communication, forgiveness, and boundaries and offer tips for building and maintaining healthy relationships with family, friends, and loved ones.
Week 5 (February 26) – Mental Health
In this week's message, we will explore the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and the strategies we can use to keep our mental health in check. We'll discuss common mental health challenges and provide tips for managing stress, improving sleep, and finding a sustainable paceforour lives.
Week 4 (February 20) – Emotional Health
This week, we will delve into the role that our emotions play in our overall well-being and discuss practical ways to manage and regulate our emotions. We'll talk about the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and healthy coping strategies and offer tips for building emotional resilience.
Week 3 ( February 12) – Financial Health
In this week's message, we will discuss the importance of financial stability and offer tips and strategies for managing our finances in a responsible and God-honoring way. We'll look at ways to budget, save, and invest and discuss the role that generosity and stewardship play in our financial well-being.
Week 2 (February 5) – Physical Health
This week, we will focus on the importance of taking care of our bodies and the role that physical fitness plays in our overall well-being. We'll discuss the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating and offer practical tips for incorporating these habits in to our daily lives.
Week 1 (January 29) – Spiritual Health
In this week's message, we will discuss the importance of having a strong foundation in our faith and how to nurture our relationship with God. We'll look at ways to grow spiritually, including through prayer, reading the Bible, and being part of a strong church community.
Week 3 (January 22) – What Do You Do?
When isolated and alone, we tend to drift away from God, and that is why Jesus established the Church and placed us in it. The Local Church is a greenhouse, a spiritual family who's role is to help us grow up and mature as an Everyday Disciple. Join us this week as we learn how essential spiritual community is to our ultimate success in life.
Week 2 (January 15) – What Do You See?
Human beings are vision driven. What we see has a powerful effect on our life. The foundation of authentic faith is the ability to see our life in God’s plan. Join us this week as we learn about the power of personal vision and how it connects your life to purpose and significance.
Week 1 (January 8) – What Do You Believe?
Belief of faith is the foundation of our lives. The question is, belief in what and faith in whom? Your answer to this question is the answer to every other question in your life, ultimately resulting in life or death. Join us this week as we discover a deeper understanding of belief and how God changes our life by changing how we think.
Week 6 (December 24) – Christmas Eve
The Christmas season is all about lights. We are really into them. You probably grabbed a coffee and went out for a drive this week to look at Christmas lights! Why are we so fascinated with lights? It’s because we were created by God to live in the light, His light. The story of Christmas is about God restoring the light of our lives by bringing the light of the world into this earth. Join us as we celebrate Jesus, the light that overcomes the darkness.
Week 5 (December 18) – Lasting Joy
Whatever you possess, you must protect. It's one thing to get joy; it's another thing to keep it. Joy is not automatic and will need to be protected and renewed regularly. Join us this week as we learn the disciplines necessary to keep our joy tank full.
Week 4 (December 11) – Joy Killers
The first announcement about Christmas came with a promise of joy to shepherds in Luke 2:10. The reason the announcement came to shepherds is to emphasize that Joy is not based on a situation but a revelation. It doesn't come from feelings but faith. Join us this week as we learn how to overcome joy killers and thrive this holiday season.
Week 3 (December 4) – The Gift of Joy
We are in a season on the Christian calendar called Advent. Advent comes from a Latin word that simply means "Coming." Join us this week as we learn how the presence of Jesus produces the gift of Joy. It is this joy that empowers us to thrive, not just survive this holiday season.
Week 2 (November 27) – Overcoming Stress
You and I may be living in one of the most stressful times in history. The key to overcoming stress is not eliminating all stress - it’s biblically managing stress. Join us this week as we learn how to overcome the negative effects of stress this holiday season.
Week 1 (November 20) – An Attitude of Gratitude
Our attitude is the lens through which we see life. Our attitude is not immediately positive because we are Christians – we must make a choice to have a positive, life-giving attitude... an attitude of gratitude. Join us this week as we learn the secret to thriving this holiday season lives within us.
Week 6 – (November 13) – God’s Economy
What do you think of when you think of miracles? Most usually think of something spectacular or supernatural. Many never stop to realize that the God of the supernatural is also the God of the natural and He has hidden his greatest gift in the most ordinary of places... in the ground. The unstoppable power of the seed is God’s greatest miracle and the foundation of His work in our lives.
Week 5 – (November 6) – God’s Reward
Everything in this world is passing away. Only one thing will remain, God’s Word. Jesus is the word of God and sustains eternity. When we put His Kingdom first, we are most blessed and leave an eternal legacy in the lives of those who come after us.
Week 4 – (October 30) – God’s Invitation
God never moves in our life and church without our participation. It isn’t because he wants something from us but because he has something infinitely more for us. Sometimes God invites us to give up our lunch to experience a miracle. God is not a tyrant or bully. He will never make us do anything against our will. But when we align our will to His, He paves the way to infinitely more in our life and our world.
Week 3 – (October 23) – God’s Voice
The Christian life isn’t about saying yes to Jesus once but saying yes to Him repeatedly, in every step and every season. He wants to speak to us but doesn’t yell or scream. Jesus shows us infinitely more as we learn to listen, trust and obey Him.
Week 2 – (October 16) – God’s Perspective
God set the stars in the sky and put the sun and moon in their place. He created everything on Earth for us to enjoy and yet still beckons further towards more than we could ask for or imagine, infinitely more. We can’t see His Plan without His perspective and embracing our role as caretakers or stewards of all He puts in our hands.
Week 1 – (October 9) Infinitely More
Each of us along our journey in life encounter defining moments and these moments determine the course of our lives. Why? Because they require us to choose. In the Christian life the choices are clear. Will we choose to live our way or will be choose to live God’s way. Our choice will determine whether our lives are mundane or infinitely more than we could ever imagine.
Week 6 (October 2) – The War on The Church
The War on the Church is not a war waged by the world, but a war waged from within. As Christians, it is tempting to coast or drift in our faith and allow familiarity to with God to replace the awe we once had for Him. What is the bulwark against this tendency? The answer is honor. Jesus says in Matthew 15:8 that it is easy to honor God with our lips and our hearts still be far from Him. Join us this week as we learn more about honor and the Biblical Principle of First.
Week 5 (September 25) – The War on Government
Jesus engaged political and religious leaders directly and boldly. On numerous occasions the Apostle Paul leverage political influence for the sake of The Gospel, and we should too. Politics matter and elections have consequences. Join us this week as we discuss the Christians role in politics and government.
Week 4 (September 18) – The War on Education
We live out what we believe. Education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world, and the enemy knows it. Our education system in America has been hijacked from its original objectives, and it is time to take it back. Join us this week as we learn God’s strategy for educating our children.
Week 3 (September 11) – The War on Family
The enemy has doubled down on his relentless war on the traditional nuclear family, and as a result, our culture has continued to denigrate into anarchy and chaos. It was always God’s intention for our families to represent Him in such a way that the world would take notice and adjust accordingly. Join us this week as we rediscover God’s plan for family.
Week 2 (September 4) – The War on Truth
True freedom is predicated on the truth, not our truth but God's truth. In a world where everything goes, and nothing is objective, we find ourselves lost and confused. However, when we embrace God’s eternal truth, we are truly liberated and free to live our best life. Join us this week as we learn how to think Biblically and, in doing so, avoid deception.
Week 1 (August 28) – The War on God
The enemy knows that when humanity aligns his life with Biblical truth, humanity is aligned with laws that govern life- there is less opportunity to destroy. God created all moral, social, and scientific laws. God gives humanity the choice as to whether to cooperate with Him or not. Join us this week as we lay the foundation for engaging the spiritual war.