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In the time of Jesus, the greatest power the world knew was the power to take life. Those in authority often had the power to take life almost with impunity, and that was especially true for the emperor. Jesus came to display something even greater. The power to bring life back from the grave and the final reminder that even the brokenness of death can stop the beauty of God. As we prepare to celebrate the resurrection on Easter, this sermon seeks to help us better understand what it's all about.
The body is a great metaphor for the church. We are a system of interconnected parts brought together to do an extraordinary thing. This is true, and yet we are imperfect and often let each other down. In this sermon, we unpack Paul's teaching on this metaphor and see how God creates beauty from the brokenness of the church.
As we get older, we often see independence as the goal to achieve in life. The thing is, the opposite is true of faith. The more mature our faith becomes, the greater our dependance on God should be. This is Good News, because it is how we are reminded of God's abiding presence in our lives.
This is a message for anyone who's ever felt stuck between where they've been and where they feel called to be. Transition and change can be hard, but our scripture today reminds us that through it all, God is with us. Listen here for more!
The Bible begins with a familiar story about a man, a woman, a pesky serpent, and an apple. Maybe you've heard it before? For thousands of years this story has sought to answer the question of where evil and brokenness came from. But what if there's more here? What if this story is not just a story about our fall, but also about how God, right from the jump, started picking up the shattered pieces of our broken state to make something more beautiful than we could imagine?
Every pray and feel like God's not listening? You're not alone. For many, unanswered prayer is a leading cause of doubt and can even, at times, drive people away from faith completely. Is God really not listening? Or could it be that our understanding of prayer could use a bit of a tune up? Listen here to learn more!
If you've been alive and human for any amount of time, chances are you've encountered suffering in your life! In this sermon we will take a look at one of the most basic questions people ask of God. If God is so good, then why is there suffering in the world?
Is heaven a real place? What can we expect it to be like? Questions about heaven and the afterlife are common for believers and non-believers alike. In this sermon, we look at some of the Biblical foundations for our belief in heaven and wrestle with why it's such a foundational belief for Christians.
Does God really send all non-Christians to hell? You might be surprised by what the Bible actually has to say on this topic. For this sermon we are wrestling with doubt and the concept of hell. Listen here for more!
Oftentimes doubt is treated as the enemy of faith. In this series, we are going to shift our perspective on doubt and wrestle with some of the most common and difficult questions people (believers, skeptics and non-believers alike) ask about faith. For this first sermon we take a look at the doubts surrounding faith in the existence of God the Creator. Did God really create all things "in the beginning"? Listen here for more?
One of the greatest gifts of advent is the reminder that we aren't the ones we are waiting for. Thank God. As we lean into this truth, it becomes important to point out who we are waiting for. This is the work of witnessing. Listen here for more!
Waiting requires humility. It's a constant reminder that life doesn't run on our schedule. It also emphasizes that what we are waiting for isn't here yet. When we wait for a savior, we acknowledge that we need one, and that we are willing to prepare the way for his arrival. We still wait for Jesus, how are we preparing the way? Listen here for more!
Advent is not about waiting for Christmas, it's about waiting for Christ. As people who believe Christ will come again, this is good news. It reminds us that we are not simply reading an old story, but we are part of the story God continues to write today. There is always something worth hoping for and waiting for. Listen here for more!
Jesus' greatest critique of the religious leaders of his day was that they missed the point of the scriptures they strived to interpret for the people. While showing great reverence for the God above them, they missed the God amongst them. They struggled to see the image of God in the people they encountered each and every day. In this story about sheep and goats, Jesus reminds his followers that when we show compassion and love for one another, we find ourselves at the center of God's will for our world. Listen here for more.
In this sermon we take a look at grief through the eyes of King David. We also utilize the extraordinary work of Dr. David Kessler to see how grief is something we can and should work through, as we are ready and able, and with great intentionality. It can and will get better. Listen here for more.
We all know what it's like to struggle with patience. Our culture is fueled by the concept of instant gratification. But wouldn't you know, when trying to cultivate resilience, sometimes you just need a little patience to get you where you want to go.
Humility is at the heart of resilience, because humility is at the heart of Christ. He who humbled himself asks us to humble ourselves, so that we might be exalted with him.
Our speech, both external and internal, inform our thoughts and actions more than we know. Learning to steward our speech well can go a long way in helping us cultivate our own resilience in the face of life's trials. Listen here for more!
We know difficult days are a part of life, we also know that with Jesus, we have someone to hold onto in the midst of the storm. A bad day can't defeat a good God. Listen here to learn more.
Just as the body has many members, our memory is also made up of members. When we re-member our past, we can utilize that memory to cultivate resilience in the face of what we might be going through. Check out this sermon if you have a desire to cultivate more resilience in your life.
In this homecoming sermon, Pastor Bill Haddock reminds us about the true manna from heaven. Christ is the bread of life, in him and in him alone will we find satisfaction and sustenance. Listen here for more!
What does acceptance have to do with the Gospel and why do so many Christians struggle with it? In this sermon, we look at Paul's message to a divided church in Rome and glean wisdom on the role of the church in our day and age. Trust us, this is one you won't want to miss. Listen here for more.
We know Jesus paid the debt of sin, but what about the debt of love? In this scripture passage, Paul reminds us of our responsibility to love our neighbors well. Love is the fulfillment of the law. Listen here for more!
Choosing gratitude and contentment in life is primarily a matter of perspective. For Paul, he learned how to lean into these practices even while the circumstances of his life were constantly changing. How did he do this? What might we learn from it? Listen here for more!
Most of us approach life with a mindset of scarcity--whatever it is we think we need, we don't have "enough" of it. Culture cultivates this feeling within us, as most media and marketing agencies thrive off of our constant need for more. The Good News is that Jesus offers us a better way. This is what he called the abundant life. Listen here for more.
Heaven is not just some far off place. It is a kingdom that can be pursued right now in our daily lives. This is how Jesus taught on this subject, and it's something the church needs to work to remember. Listen here for more!
Jesus told a story of a field filled with wheat and weeds. When the farmhands asked the owner if they should pull the weeds he told them no, because they might uproot the wheat at the same time. This is a great metaphor for the church. We get so caught up in who is in and who is out, that we lose ourselves (and others) in the work of pulling what we believe are the weeds of the field. We should take Jesus' advice in this moment. The field is filled with wheat and weeds, just like the Kingdom of Heaven. And that's ok. Listen here for more.
As people of faith, are we more fearful of hell or captivated by heaven? For Jesus, the message of the Gospel was more than just about an eternal destination. It was a message of hope to a people that wanted to see their world change for the better. In this parable, he talks about a sower and some seed. The truth of the story is in the promise that despite the soil, the sower seeds anyway. His work wasn't dictated by fear, but by hope for what could be. This is what heaven is like. Listen here for more!
Pastor David Hollowell bring a message about being yoked with Jesus on our journey; sharing our burdens with Him.
When God calls, he calls us by name. We do not get to decide who God calls, we simply get to respond when God calls us.
This well known passage of scripture reminds us of our mission, but it also can give us great hope. Click here for more.
In John 17, Jesus prays for his disciples and for the future church community. What hope might this prayer have to offer us? The answer might not lie within what Jesus says, but who he says it too. Listen here for more!
As people, we identify in lots of different ways. We identify by our relationships, jobs, generation, gender, etc... For Peter, he wrote to a community struggling with an identity crisis. What did it mean to be children of God and followers of Jesus in the midst of an oppressive time for the church? The answer to that question might have some relevant lessons to offer us. There is Good News here. Listen for more!
Jesus says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled," but what exactly can free the human heart from trouble? The answer might not be what you think, but we promise it is still Good News!
Jesus says, "I am the gate of the sheep." Too often, we overlook this statement of his for the much more popular, "I am the good shepherd." Here's the thing, if Jesus is the gate, it means we don't get to be. How might that be relevant for us and the church today? Check out this message to learn more!
Emmaus is more than a place on the map. It's the place we go when we run from God in times of trouble, sorrow, confusion, etc... The Good News is that Jesus walks with us, even when we are walking away. Listen here for more!
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Join us each day during the season of Lent as we engage scripture in prayer and reflection through the practice of Lectio Divina (Divine Reading).
What's unique about salt and light? They are two things that don't exist for themselves. Neither should the church exist for itself. We are meant to be people who GO and reach out to the world. Click here to learn more.
When we talk about blessing, it often sounds similar to talking about success, wealth, achievement...but what about when life doesn't feel like it's going in that direction? The reality is, Jesus had a definition for blessing that's quite a bit different than our own. Listen here for more!
In the sermon series finale, we take a look at what sustains us in following Jesus during the ordinariness of life. Check out this message to learn more and we pray it blesses your day!
God is in control. In the good and the bad, in the highs and lows, God is always in control. Stay in the moment, and continue to cultivate your love for the Lord. In this sermon, Chris Crowder helps us breakdown a tough scripture with a practical and relevant message that will bless your life. Check it out here!
Perhaps you've heard the children's song about the short guy in the Bible named Zacchaeus. Turns out, his height might be the least interesting thing about him. Check out this sermon for more to the story and to learn about the important link between faith and repentance.
A Pharisee and a Tax Collector walk into a temple... what sounds like the start of a 1st century joke is actually a story Jesus told to teach people about pride, prayer, and salvation. Listen here to learn more!
Too often we approach prayer as if it is an opportunity to change or effect the mind and heart of God. In reality, prayer is not about changing God, but about changing us. Listen here to learn more!
God is generous with blessing, but are we generous with our gratitude? In this sermon, we hear the story of a man who was moved to say "thank you" and learn about the power of a grateful heart.
On this special Homecoming Sunday, Pastor David Hollowell preaches a timely message on contentment. Through God's Word, Pastor David helps us see where contentment is helpful, and where we might want to avoid it. Listen to learn more!
A good foundation for a disciplined life is choosing what you want most over what you want now. How can we apply that to our daily living? Listen here for more.
Our Scripture today talks about a lost sheep and the shepherd that goes to find it. It's a good story, but what about the 99 left behind? Can there be an important message for us there? Listen here to learn more!
Christ established a new family. One that is not dependent on a surname, but on the name of Jesus. Who's welcome in that family? Philemon has a critical lesson for us today.
Someone once told me when it comes to faith, we should major in the majors and minor in the minors. This phrase is appropriate for today's text, in which Jesus informs the pharisees they should strive to do the same thing. But what does this look like? And why does it matter for our life? It matters quite a bit, listen here to find out more.
As Christians, our capacity for compassion stems from the compassion Christ first showed us. In this sermon, journey with us through a story in Luke's Gospel that gives us Jesus' roadmap for compassion, so that we might apply it to our lives.
Want to hear Jesus in a way you probably haven't heard him before? Then this scripture is for you. As we hear Jesus speak of fire and baptism and judgment, what is the Good News to gather from a scripture that sounds so harsh? In this sermon, we explore these difficult words from Jesus and ask ourselves whether or not we have truly considered the cost of discipleship.
One of the truths we tell our children at church every single week is that God wants to be their friend forever. We really believe that. God created us, God loves us, and God wants to be in relationship with us. the Bible has a lot to say about this, and believe it or not, there's a lot we can learn from Woody, Buzz, and the whole Toy Story crew too! So join us for this special series where we find the Gospel truths found in the movie Toy Story.
One of the truths we tell our children at church every single week is that God wants to be their friend forever. We really believe that. God created us, God loves us, and God wants to be in relationship with us. the Bible has a lot to say about this, and believe it or not, there's a lot we can learn from Woody, Buzz, and the whole Toy Story crew too! So join us for this special series where we find the Gospel truths found in the movie Toy Story.
One of the truths we tell our children at church every single week is that God wants to be their friend forever. We really believe that. God created us, God loves us, and God wants to be in relationship with us. the Bible has a lot to say about this, and believe it or not, there's a lot we can learn from Woody, Buzz, and the whole Toy Story crew too! So join us for this special series where we find the Gospel truths found in the movie Toy Story.
One of the truths we tell our children at church every single week is that God wants to be their friend forever. We really believe that. God created us, God loves us, and God wants to be in relationship with us. the Bible has a lot to say about this, and believe it or not, there's a lot we can learn from Woody, Buzz, and the whole Toy Story crew too! So join us for this special series where we find the Gospel truths found in the movie Toy Story.
This sermon series will help us explore the big questions people ask about faith. If you're skeptical about faith, this series is for you. If you're completely confident in your faith, this series is for you. If you have no faith, this series is for you. Join us as we Explore God together.
This sermon series will help us explore the big questions people ask about faith. If you're skeptical about faith, this series is for you. If you're completely confident in your faith, this series is for you. If you have no faith, this series is for you. Join us as we Explore God together.
This sermon series will help us explore the big questions people ask about faith. If you're skeptical about faith, this series is for you. If you're completely confident in your faith, this series is for you. If you have no faith, this series is for you. Join us as we Explore God together.
This sermon series will help us explore the big questions people ask about faith. If you're skeptical about faith, this series is for you. If you're completely confident in your faith, this series is for you. If you have no faith, this series is for you. Join us as we Explore God together.
This sermon series will help us explore the big questions people ask about faith. If you're skeptical about faith, this series is for you. If you're completely confident in your faith, this series is for you. If you have no faith, this series is for you. Join us as we Explore God together.
In this sermon, Leigh offers us a word of hope and encouragement, while giving testimony to how she has experienced God and the Holy Spirit through the people of Wrightsboro UMC.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Easter is more than a morning. It is a daily lived reality. We pray this message blesses your life as you listen for how God is speaking to you through this scripture today.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
This lent, join us as we look at 5 essential practices that every Christian should be engaging in to strengthen their faith and encourage their life.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
This lent, join us as we look at 5 essential practices that every Christian should be engaging in to strengthen their faith and encourage their life.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
This lent, join us as we look at 5 essential practices that every Christian should be engaging in to strengthen their faith and encourage their life.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
This lent, join us as we look at 5 essential practices that every Christian should be engaging in to strengthen their faith and encourage their life.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
This lent, join us as we look at 5 essential practices that every Christian should be engaging in to strengthen their faith and encourage their life.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Ash Wednesday is a day to remember our frailty and contemplate our need for God. The Good News is that God is capable of doing so much with just a little dust.
Lectio Divina is an intentional process for reading scripture that invites us to consider how God is speaking to us through three simple questions.
Stress is universal. We all feel it from time to time, and some feel it a great deal more than others. So what does the Bible say about it and how might it help us transform stressful lives into stress[less] ones?
Stress is universal. We all feel it from time to time, and some feel it a great deal more than others. So what does the Bible say about it and how might it help us transform stressful lives into stress[less] ones?
This series focuses on common Christian sayings and asks the question, "where is the truth in that?" The answers might surprise you. Join us for a conversation on 1/2 truths, and find how you might experience the truth of God within the search for answers.
This series focuses on common Christian sayings and asks the question, "where is the truth in that?" The answers might surprise you. Join us for a conversation on 1/2 truths, and find how you might experience the truth of God within the search for answers.
This series focuses on common Christian sayings and asks the question, "where is the truth in that?" The answers might surprise you. Join us for a conversation on 1/2 truths, and find how you might experience the truth of God within the search for answers.
This series focuses on common Christian sayings and asks the question, "where is the truth in that?" The answers might surprise you. Join us for a conversation on 1/2 truths, and find how you might experience the truth of God within the search for answers.
This series focuses on common Christian sayings and asks the question, "where is the truth in that?" The answers might surprise you. Join us for a conversation on 1/2 truths, and find how you might experience the truth of God within the search for answers.
What does it really mean to be people of peace? In this sermon, we look to Joseph and see what wisdom his story has to share with us.
On the third Sunday of Advent, we search the scriptures to better understand what it means to be people of joy.
John 3:16 is one of the most well known verses in the Bible. Many of us know what it says, but do we really know what it means?
How do we find hope when our situation feels hopeless? Check out this sermon to hear some insight and encouragement from God's Word.
When dealing with grief, there are a few things we can lean into to help ourselves and others find healing. The story of Ruth is a great example of these truths.
Life is a journey, often filled with many roadblocks and forks in the road. If you've ever felt unsure about what next step to take, you're not alone. In this sermon, we talk about these moments in life and how the Bible teaches us to approach them as opportunities to listen to the Spirit's guidance.
Even at an early age, the church needed to learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It's a valuable lesson for all of us, and one that we believe might unlock our greatest potential.
Sometimes God draws us out of our comfort zones to show us just how much He loves us. Listen to hear more!
When we look at the early church, the Spirit moved in powerful ways, but what was probably most powerful, was the thing that felt most simple. The early church was simply a community of people devoted to Christ and to each other. Believe it or not, we could learn a lot from their story, and how it can bless our lives today.
In the first installment of this new series, learn what it looked like for the disciples to be given a much bigger mission than they ever had in mind. As we learn about the Spirit, remember this, don't put boundaries on a boundless God.
They say, "Good fences make good neighbors..." There's only one problem with that, it's not always true. In this sermon we will talk about the fear that often prevents us from being good neighbors, and Jesus' invitation to overcome it.
When it comes to knowing our neighbors, one of our greatest roadblocks is time. We are a society that is constantly moving onto the next thing. What if there is a better way? The good news is that there is, and we'd love to share it with you.
Jesus told us to "love our neighbors," but how many of us can honestly say that we know our actual neighbors? If this is you, you're not alone? Neighboring is becoming a lost art, but for the church, it might be our best way to share God's love with those around us.
For every "I have seen," there is a "then I saw." The topic of what we can and can't see is a major theme throughout all of scripture. In today's sermon, we talk about what it means to have a vision of hope, even when we might feel hopeless.
If we want to live in the daily rhythm of revival, consistency is key. Check out what Paul says about living into faithful rhythms, and how it might be a lot like getting dressed for the day.
Revival can begin with a simple self assessment. Jesus told his disciples, "I am the vine, you are the branches, abide in me and I will abide in you." So what does it look like to abide in Jesus, and how can we incorporate that into our lives? Check out this sermon for more!
Jesus' arms were wide open on the cross. This was a radical example of the love of God towards His children. We worship a God who loves with open arms, yet at times it can seem like our arms are crossed towards those who differ from us. What would it look like for a community of people to adopt a posture of openness to the world around them no matter what? In the closing of our Wit(h)ness series, see what we can learn from this posture of Jesus, and why it matters for your life.
A generous heart is a better heart. In this sermon, we look at the generous example of Jesus who gave himself for us. What might that act teach us about what it means to be truly generous with others? The answer might surprise you. This is not a sermon about financial generosity, but about being generous with every aspect of our lives, and how to sustain that in the midst of all of life's realities.
What if I told you humility might not be what you think it is. For so many, striving for humility often turns to self-deprecation and self-shame. This is not what God desires. Humility happens not when you knock yourself down, but when you pick others up.
What do the Christmas Story and the West Wing have in common? What might it teach us about life and relationship? In this sermon, we learn that our greatest witness is our wit(h)ness. Check it out to learn more!
“I trust you.”
Three simple words, but it feels like they get harder to say each and every day. Anyone else feel like trust is hard to come by these days?
One of the most well known scriptures, Proverbs 3:5-6, tells us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”
Trust is messy and complicated, but the good news is, our God is big enough to handle messy and complicated things.
Ever wish life had an easy button? You’re not alone. In fact, there is a multi-billion dollar self-help industry designed to help you access your best life. Whether it be your mental, physical, emotional, or financial health, we invest quite a bit of time and money into finding ways to improve our circumstances.
But what happens when life gets in the way? When you lose your job, or your relationship with a loved one, or your health? What happens when life doesn’t go the way you think it should?
These are questions we all ask, and the good news is that Paul took some time to write about it in his letters. He actually told the Philippian church that he had “learned the secret” to being content.
What does it mean to be truly free? The answer might surprise you. In this kick off sermon to the Life-Verses series, Pastor Angelo talks about whit it means to find true freedom in Christ. We pray this message is a blessing to you.