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Our culture suffers confusion when it comes to masculinity. What does it mean to be a man? Perhaps a more important question is, "What does it mean to be a good man? "Join us for the conclusion of our sermon series "Honor".
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The family is the foundational unit upon which culture and community are built. Our values, practices, and virtues all stem from our family experiences. Who and how we honor are no exception to this rule, which is why scripture talks so much about honor in the home. Join us as we continue our sermon series, "Honor".
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Jungle cats, power tools, firearms, and vehicles are each powerful things that demand treating them with respect, and when we fail, the consequences can be dire. Unfortunately, it is all too easy for us to forget this same dynamic applies to God. Join us in discussing the how's and why's of honoring the Lord as we continue our sermon series, "Honor".
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Our culture often gravitates towards those of high status. We honor them and aspire to be like them, but in God's view, honor belongs to an entirely different group of people. Those who serve. Join us as we continue our series, "Honor".
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Rebellion is an instinct buried in every human heart. Whether we rebel against our parents, our boss, or the law, people seem vent against authority. Yet, scripture instructs us to honor the authorities of our land for practical, moral, and spiritual reasons. Join us as we continue our sermon series, "Honor".
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Mother's Day is set aside each year to recognize special women in our lives. This sentiment is echoed in scripture as well. Celebrate those deserving ladies with us as we begin a new series entitled "honor".
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Sometimes it feels like you are stuck. We have a broken relationship, an addiction, a character flaw, or some other dysfunction that we just can't seem to remedy. Is real change even possible? Join us as we wrap up our sermon series "My Story".
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Join us as we welcome our guest speaker, Tony Wolf and he shares with us his message, "Serving Others".
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Sometimes we imagine growth to be linear, but in reality, personal and spiritual growth walk a much less direct path. Join us as we kick off a new series talking about how to navigate the fruit and frustration of living life two steps forward, one step back.
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Easter is over and Jesus is raised. This is good news that changes everything, but what are we supposed to do now? What comes next? Do we just…wait? Join us this Sunday at 9am and 10:30am for the conclusion of our long sermon series, “A Year(ish) with Jesus.”
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Easter is a time of celebration and hope, but this hope provides us with equal parts comfort and challenge. Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together!
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The central theme of Jesus' ministry was the kingdom of heaven, but throughout history, people have struggled to articulate what, exactly, he meant by that. Join us as we clarify the power and privilege of this crucial teaching from Christ.
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Join us as we approach the conclusion of our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Join us as our own Dan Simmons shares with us a message titled: "What Is Truth?"
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Join us as we enter the home stretch of our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus"!
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When someone offends us, takes a dig, lies, or wrongs us in someway, Jesus teachings of "turn the other cheek" often go out the window. Retaliation and grudges seem to come so naturally. Research shows that these behaviors are physically and emotionally damaging to our lives, and yet, it seems so difficult to just let things slide. Join us as we explore both the difficulties and possibilities of letting go of hostility.
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"Should I choose this or that? Does God want me to pick A or B?" Sometimes we imagine God's will as a predetermined path that we are burdened to figure out or suffer the consequence. This produces so much anxiety, when God's will for our lives is meant to encourage freedom. Join us as we discuss God's will and how to find the blessings of being in it.
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The Lord's Supper is a meal that binds and defines followers of Jesus. Join us for a special teaching on Communion.
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We live in an age of limitless information, but how do we know what is true and what simply sounds true?
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Like all things, our faith benefits from the occasional evaluation.
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We all want to make the most out of life, but there are many ideas as to how we accomplish that. Gurus and motivational speakers might have tips and tricks, but the greatest insights to life are found with the one who created it. Join us as we hear what Christ has to say about making the most of our lives.
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Don't put off tomorrow what can be done today. This timeless saying has wise significance, not only for a present, but also for our eternity. Join us as we continue our sermon series, " A Year-ish With Jesus"!
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Join us for a special Christmas celebration as we welcome the birth of our Savior!
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When life is a mess, we may wonder why God doesn't intervene, but we might be surprised how much God is actually accomplishing behind the scenes. Join us as we continue our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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The holiday season, like the rest of life, can be complicated for many reasons. Busy schedules, obligations, and emotional struggles can all begin to weigh down on us. How do we navigate this complexity, not only during the holidays, but in every day life? Join us as we answer this question in our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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People can easily fall into the trap of “going through the motions.” This is true of our relationships, our jobs, and even our faith. Break the cycle and be renewed with us this Sunday at 9am and 10:30am as we continue our sermon series, “A Year(ish) With Jesus.”
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday. Too often, however, our blessings are celebrated by over eating and lead into a season of materialistic consumption. The holiday season is a magical, though perilous, time of year. How do we protect our hearts and minds through it all? Join us as we take a break from our sermon series, "A Year-ish With Jesus" to talk about the power of a thankful heart.
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Is it mean to be a good spouse? A great parent? A great neighbor? Often times we assume that greatness means one thing, but in God's eyes, means something else entirely. Join us as we tackle the measure of greatness in our sermon series, "A Year(ish) With Jesus!
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What does fairness look like? Should everyone be treated according to their merits or regardless of them? Join us as we discuss this topic as part of our sermon series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Join us as we discuss how our relationship to riches can either help or hinder our walk with God.
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Marriage is hard, but it is also great. Singleness is hard, but it is also great. The difference maker in both is warding off discontentment. Join us as we discuss how to embrace God's blessing for life regardless of our relationship status.
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Forgiveness is one of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves and our relationships. Experts across multiple health disciplines agree that forgiveness
is essential to our mental and spiritual wellbeing. For all the conversation of its importance, though, we don't often hear much on how to forgive. Join us as we discuss this important process.
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Join us as we discuss what it looks like to practice caring confrontation in the Church and as we continue our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Have you ever spent a lot of time searching for something? Maybe it was expensive, or maybe it carried sentimental importance. When we lose something valuable to us, we search for it and sodas God. Join us as we learn about God's great search for people and where we fit into it.
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We have all experienced a person acting in self-absorbed ways. Some of us may have even been that person. We recognize this as a faulty attitude, but what is the alternative, and how can we cultivate this in our lives? Join us as we continue our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Do you ever wish that life had an "easy button"? Too bad it doesn't. That doesn't mean God has left us to tough it out through the hard times, however. Join us as we talk about how God encourages us in the hard times!
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What is faith? Is it inward belief, or outward action, or some combination of both? Is it a personal thing, or a public thing? Join us as we explore these questions as part of our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus"!
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Faith is important concept, especially the Christian belief system. But what does it mean to have faith? Is it a mental thing, or does it have an outward component? Join us as we kick off a three week mini-series all about faith!
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Join us as we talk about what it means to be "All In" during our series "A Year-ish With Jesus"!
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Small actions overtime produce big impact. This is the way that Jesus and his followers have changed the world, and the kind of lifestyle we are invited to participate in today. Join us as we discuss the difference that everyday faithfulness makes in the world today as we continue our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus"!
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Why does evil persist in the world today? It seems like a good and powerful God could fix things, so why doesn't he? Join us as we tackle the timeless question as part of our sermon series, "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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What does noteworthy faith look like? What does it go through, and what does it overcome? Most importantly, how do we build a noteworthy faith ourselves? Join us as we answer these questions in a series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Some people talk a lot. Others talk a little. Everybody, though, impacts the world around them every time they open their mouth. Join us as we discuss the powerful, practical, and spiritual nature of our words as we continue our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Doubt is unavoidable, and truthfully should not be avoided. Doubt is vital to a healthy faith, but like most things, must be handled in a healthy, balanced way. Join us this Sunday in person at 9am or in person and online at 10:30am as we dive into this important topic.
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If the Christian faith is such a blessing, then why does it often provoke conflict in today’s cultural conversations? How do we remain both faithful to our convictions and respectful to dissenting opinions today? These are important questions every believer needs to wrestle with. Join us this Sunday in person at 9am and in person or online at 10:30am as we try to address these issues through Jesus’ own words.
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For many, growing closer to God involves Bible reading, Bible study, biblical preaching, and other forms of scripture intake. Knowing the Bible helps us know God, but what if this focus ignores a crucial component of following Jesus? Join us as we discuss the important role that serving others plays in our own spiritual journey.
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The attitude with which we approach scripture is almost as important as taking the time to actually engage with it. We often times need pointers on both. Join us as we continue our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus"!
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It is so easy to be negative today, but in a world where pessimism diminishes our lives, God injects a source of genuine joy into our days through the Gospel. Join us as we discuss the joy of the Gospel and how it impacts our outlook on life and the world around us.
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It is so easy to be negative today, but in a world where pessimism diminishes our lives, God injects a source of genuine joy
into our days through the Gospel. Join us as we discuss the joy of the Gospel and how it impacts our outlook on life and the world around us.
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It is easy to misunderstand the serious business of Jesus. It is also easy to become too comfortable with Christ. Join us as we discuss how to prioritize Jesus and his business over the matters of this world.
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes there is even more being said in the background of a photo. Join us as we explore the bigger story being told in a few pictures from the life of Jesus.
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What does it mean to really follow Jesus? The answer is not complicated, but it is challenging. Join us this week as we explore this question as part of our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus". See you there!
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"Do Not Judge" is a cardinal virtue in our society today, but is our understanding of this command really what Jesus had in mind? Join us as we answer this question in our series, "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Worry is worthless, and yet, we often can help ourselves from being anxious about life's unpredictability. So, how do we stop worrying? Join us as we continue
our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Join us in welcoming our guest speaker Jarod Walker as he shares his message "A Tale of Two Shoes".
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Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and learn about some of the practical ways it impacts our lives!
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Loving our friends and neighbors comes with challenges, but it is easy most of the time. Tolerating our enemies, much less loving them, is an entirely different matter. Yet, that is exactly what Christ calls his followers to do, but why? Join us as we tackle this question in our sermon series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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We hear from many different voices today that forgiving others sets us free, but sometimes that is easier said than done. How do we overlook offenses and move forward with forgiveness? Explore this question with us as we continue our year-long sermon series through the Gospel of Matthew.
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Divorce stinks, but marriage is hard. Nobody wants to see a marriage end, but the struggle can sometimes seem like too much, so what do we do? Is divorce an option for Christian people? What steps can we take to revive a struggling marriage? Join us as we touch on these and other marriage questions as we continue our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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For better or worse, sex has always been a powerful force in the story of people's lives. But what story is it telling and how much power should it really have? Join us for a Biblically informed, frank conversation about sex in our culture and lives.
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Everyone goes through a time of hurt. In this message we discuss how to handle that hurt in a way that glorifies God. Join us at 9:30 in person or at 10:30 online/in person as we continue our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Everybody gets angry, but few would call it a problem. Truth be told, most of us are angrier than we realize, and doing damage to ourselves and others in the process. Join us this Sunday in person at 9am or in person and online at 10:30am as we talk about recognizing and redirecting the anger inside us.
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Join us as we approach the meaning of the most famous verse in all of scripture!
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Join us this week as we begin a look at one of the most famous collection of teachings in human history, The Sermon on the Mount.
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Big questions sometimes lead to big breakthroughs. Join us as we breakthrough to a deeper understanding of God's calling and person. Part of our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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They say that every challenge is an opportunity in disguise. The same could be said about the temptations we face in our lives. Join us as we discuss overcoming temptations in continuation of our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Each New Year presents the opportunity to make a change. Some choose to change habits or pursue a healthier lifestyle, but what if we instead pursued a deeper change? What if we sought to end our family drama? What if we sought to resuscitate our dying marriage? What if we sought to forgive those we swore to never speak to again? There is power to pursue meaningful change this year, and it begins with our posture to God's ways.
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Join us in welcoming our guest speaker Dave Upchurch as he share his message with us titled "A Christmas to Remember"!
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Does it ever feel like you are alone in life? Why do things seem to be going better for everyone else? Does God care or has He abandoned us? When we face discouragement, these questions can often manifest in our minds, but the birth of Christ reminds us that God has not left. He is still with us. Join us for part 2 of our series "A Year-ish With Jesus".
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Every Christmas season is filled with expectation. This was especially true of the first Christmas, and God's answer to those ancient longings are still just as relevant for us today. Join us for the beginning of a brand new sermon series called "A Year(ish) With Jesus"!
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We often bemoan life's difficulties, but what if our hardships were actually important, even necessary, opportunities in disguise? Join us for the final part of our series "Champions" as we discuss this uncomfortable but powerful question.
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Christianity focuses a lot on a future reward. While this is very encouraging, we sometimes need encouragement and relief today. That's where God's Holy Spirit steps in and goes to work. Join us for part 3 of our series "Champions" in which we are discussing the victory God has given through the Gospel!
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Our bodies are often the source of frustration. Both mental and physical health declines create uncertainty and doubt in our faith. The good news of the Gospel holds hope for our bodies, though. When God says he is making all things new, that includes you and I. Join us for part 2 of our series "Champions" where we will be finding encouragement in God's plan for our future bodies.
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The Gospel offers us hope as we make our way through a messy world, but sometimes that mess can seem overwhelming. Join us for a new sermon series call "Champions", in which we will be encouraged by the full scope of God's good news and His victory over all the mess.
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We have all heard the expression, "You are what you eat", but a growing body of research also indicates that we become who we eat with. The company we keep has a huge impact on how we live and think, so picking these people intentionally seems important. Join us as we conclude our series "Mindfield".
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As our life changes from one phase to another, our diet often changes as well. Infants don't eat the same food as adults, after all. The same principle applies to our spiritual development as well. Cultivating a new mind requires a new kind of mental diet.
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"You Are What You Eat" applies just as much to our mind as it does our body. The key to cultivating a renewed mind is often a change in what we feed it.
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The pursuit of happiness is etched into our cultural mindset. The Constitution even calls in an unalienable right that all people posses, but what if the pursuit of happiness is actually making us less happy? Join us for part 4 of our series "Mindfield".
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Who determines right from wrong? Is morality relative, absolute, or a little bit of both? Join us for part 3 of our series Mindfield.
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What is the truth? Who defines the truth? Is it possible for there to be multiple truths? These are the questions at the root of many of our societal conversations. Many times we might live out our lives not ever realizing someone has answered those questions for us. It is important to understand the truth about truth. Join us for part 2 of our series "Mindfield".
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The mind is where a life of worship begins, but competing ideas complicate the best way to honor God today. Don't miss this new series all about cultivating a renewed mind!
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God finds us in our brokenness and intends to heal, but the journey may not be what we expect. Check out this special message from FCC's own Jason Vana.
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Join us as we wrap up our series "Blessed Assurance"!
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We hear it all the time: God loves you. Sometimes we might hear it so often that we lose sight of what it really means, or even stop believing it fully. Nothing is more assuring, though, than hearing this truth for all that it is worth. Part 3 of our series "Blessed Assurance"
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Hardship is often seen as an enemy. After all, how could suffering accomplish anything good? Remarkably though, the Gospel assures us that even in our struggle, God's sovereignty is not beyond working for our benefit. Part 2 of our series "Blessed Assurance".
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The Gospel holds many promises for life, but our circumstances and immediate experiences can sometime call these blessings into question. Join us for a new sermon series called, "Blessed Assurance," as dig into scripture to find the steadfast hope of the Gospel for today.
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Join us for the conclusion of our series, "Life, Liberty, and Lambchops" where we will be discussing important steps we can all take to promote unity in our churches.
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Too often big fights concern small matters. This can be true in families, circles of friends, and even churches. We discuss avoiding dangerous division as part of our sermon series, "Life, Liberty, and Lambchops".
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There are a lot of things the Bible is unclear on. Instead of illustrating irrelevancy, this demonstrates the incredible liberty we have in Christ.
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Routine checkups are important for maintaining a healthy body. Many times these might confirm that everything is fine, but they might just as easily reveal a serious issue. The same principle applies to our faith. Everyone needs a spiritual checkup from time to time.
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A great coach can often be the deciding factor between a skilled athlete and a winning athlete. In the Christian life, listening to the coach can play just as vital of a role.
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If you want to play to win, you have to have a plan and know how to execute it. Playbooks are essential both in the world of athletics and the Christian life.
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Solid fundamentals are crucial to winning in any sport. Top athletes are always looking to remove hindrances to their stance, form, or swing. The same intentionality and dedication is necessary in the Christian life as well.
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Baptism is an important rite and symbol in our faith journey, but what exactly happens in the waters, and why is it so important in our walk with Christ? Find out in part 2 of our series, "Play to Win."
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In the worlds of both sport and spirit, half-hearted efforts won't amount to victory. Winners play to win.
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When you have the good news, you inevitably want to share it. The good news of the Gospel is no exception, but how to we respond to the inevitable questions of the other people? What if we don't know the answer? What if we get something wrong? How can we best go about sharing the good news?
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People have a lot of questions about the afterlife. Where do we go? What is it like? Will there be tacos in heaven? The resurrection of Jesus leads us to some immensely satisfying answers.
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We all want to be certain about our decisions, even when absolute certainty isn't possible. So how can we have faith without having all the answers?
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Trusting God is easy when he works according to our plans and our timing. That rarely happens, however. Real faith is the trust shown even when God works on his own schedule.
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Most believe that God has a plan, but when that plan diverges from our expectations, it can leave us with a lot of questions.
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Faith is such an important, yet somewhat vague concept. We are often told to have faith, but what does that mean?
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Guest Speaker, Jerod Walker from Christian Financial Resources
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Everyone believes themselves to be the hero of their own story, even when they truthfully are not. However, there is a true hope, and a true hero that we can depend on.
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Hypocrisy is often repelling, particularly when it takes place in the Church. How can we identify inconsistency between our life and faith, and what steps can we take to represent our beliefs more faithfully?
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Christians are sometimes accused of being self-righteous. Is this true, and if so, why is that? Maybe more importantly, what can we do to change?
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Christianity is sometimes accused of being a judgmental religion, and there may at times be truth behind this.
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Justice and judgment are something that a stable society relies on. Someone has to uphold the law. The same is true on a spiritual level. Justice demands the evil be punished. There is a judge, but we might be surprised by the nature of both his judgment and his leniency.
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What do you talk about most? The weather? Your favorite team? The news? How much of our conversation is spent adding value to people's lives versus adding to the negativity around us? Everyone could stand to hear more good news today.
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January 23
1 truly is the loneliest number. People were made to be in relationship with one another. Study after study illustrates how community improves our physical, mental, and emotional health. Our spiritual well-being is no different. We need community.
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"Silent Night" is one of the most widely known carols in the world, and the story of it's growth and popularity have a lot to teach us about the story it celebrates.
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Sometimes all of the necessary pieces come together at just the right time. Such is the case, both in this classic carol, and in the Christmas story itself.
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Our favorite Christmas carols often have a lesson to teach us. Sometimes that lesson is learned through the lyrics, but other times it is hidden in the history of the song itself.
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Contentment often seems elusive, especially this time of year. As soon as we find satisfaction, something comes along to stoke the fires of discontent. We want different stuff, a different job, a different house, a different circumstance. Why is contentment so hard to hang onto?
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Sometimes the difference between victory and defeat lies in the voices we listen to. This holds true on the battlefield, in athletics, and even in eternal matters of life and faith.
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The tyranny of the immediate often distracts us from the most important things in life. A great way to escape this pattern is to continually be reminded of the bigger picture.
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Actions speak louder than words, so what does your conduct say about you? The question has power to stop and make us think. Perhaps an even more thought provoking question to ask, though, is what our conduct says about the Gospel?
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What comes to mind when you think of "The Church?" An institution? Good memories? Hypocrites? Both believers and the world at large have various mis/understandings of the Church, but what does God have to say about it? The answer might change how we understand not only the Church, but ourselves at well.
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God's people are called to be different, but different can be difficult.
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Saying "Yes," to one thing usually means saying "No," to another. So when we say "Yes" to the Gospel, what all are embracing, and what are we saying "No," to?
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Why do so many people pursue what seem like obviously bad ideas? What blinds them, but enables others to see clearly?
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What do a healthy church and a healthy personal faith have in common?
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We live in a highly divided nation. At times, it seems that people and groups are too far apart to be reconciled, but God has good news and a plan for unity.
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"But" is a small word, yet it can make a huge impact.
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If God has a plan, then why is there so much chaos in the world today?
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Road trips are better when others come along for the ride. The same is true as we travel down the road of life.
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Have you ever had a day that couldn't end soon enough? Sometimes what we need more than anything is the reminder that tomorrow is a new day with new beginning.
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The road of life often forks with one path looking like it will satisfy us, and the other looking like it will satisfy God. Which is truly the happy trail?
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Silence is comfortable, safe, and non-confrontational, but when good people remain silent in the face of injustice, we risk losing something precious.
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Silence is comfortable, safe, and non-confrontational, but when good people remain silent in the face of injustice, we risk losing something precious.
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Is social justice something that the Church should even care about? Can't we just live a good life and worship the Lord? Isn't that what God really wants? Spoiler: No.
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God calls his people to live justly and work for justice, but where are we to begin?
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Talk of justice abounds in our cultural conversations today, but what is justice? How does God define it, and is it the same as social justice work happening today?
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Why does the Holy Spirit work in our lives, and what does He accomplish? How do I know that He really is with me? How do I even know that I am really saved? These are all questions that people of faith ask at one time or another, and each of them can be answered confidently when we understand the work of the Holy Spirit.
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Why is it often easy to do the wrong thing, but so challenging to do what's right?
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What do you say when you don't know what to say? Sometimes life leaves us speechless, and not in a good way. In those times, we need someone who just gets it, and whose understanding surpasses words.
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Have you ever wanted to be a part of something bigger than yourself? What if you could be involved in literally changing the world? That's exactly what happens when we begin to work in partnership with the Holy Spirit.
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Does God speak to us today? If so, how, and how can we know for sure it is Him?
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Guilt can make us feel sick, feel ashamed, and feel generally down. But could guilt actually work for our advantage? Is it possible for guilt to accomplish something big in our lives?
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Whether it is a government, a sports team, or a business, everybody wants to be led well. Through good leaders may seem rare, Palm Sunday is the reminder that God has not ignored our hopes for someone worth following.
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The world seems to be changing faster than ever today. So many different opinions, movements, ideas, and voices clamour together to create a cultural confusion that is difficult to navigate.
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Special Guest Speaker Jarod Walker
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Pursuit keeps the relationship alive. That's true not only of people, but also of our relationship to God. If you feel like your faith is in a funk, or it just doesn't "feel" the same, you won't want to miss the beginning of our new sermon series, "Not Even Once."
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Sometimes our gut leads us in the wrong direction. Maybe we bet big when we should have played it safe, or turned left when we should have turned right. Hunches can easily lead us astray. This holds true in our relationships as well.
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Bad relationship advice abounds. If you are looking to tank your marriage, Google is a great resource, but if you are looking for a way forward towards a stronger, healthier relationship, join us this Sunday in person @ 9am or in person and online @ 10:30 for part 1 of our sermon series, "The Backwards Race."
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"Why does God fill our lives with good?" That may seem like a simple question, but the answer is filled with surprising depth that impacts both your life, and the lives of those around you.
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How do we experience God's fullest good for our lives? Do we have to jump through hoops, or can we cut a few corners to make things easier?
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"God helps those who help themselves," sounds like something from the Bible, but is it? How does God take care of us if we also have to help ourselves?
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Why do good things happen to people? That's a question we seldom ask, but one worth meditating on. Is it merely luck, or something more purposeful?
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If God is good all the time, why can we have such a hard time seeing it?
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Sometimes an end is scary. Other times, an end is welcomed. Regardless of the emotions involved, the end is always an opportunity for a new beginning, and in that we can rejoice.
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This year was marked by disease, unrest, scandal, and more. 2020 left the world as we know it in kind of rough shape. Even still, there is good news that produces a joy that can't be stopped, even by the messiest year in recent history.
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The World isn't fair. Sometimes we taste its injustices personally, while other times we see them in the lives of loved ones. How can we dare to be joyful when the world seems to be so out of whack?
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2020 has stunk. Let's be honest. Even still, there is reason to celebrate the season and everyday after with a genuine joy that refuses to quit.
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We are pilgrims passing through this world on our way to our forever home, but sometimes that's not the story our checkbook tells.
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Everything we have is on loan from God. He owns it all. Once we realize that, we are set free to become the generous people he calls us to be.
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Sometimes people get the impression that God doesn't want people to have treasure. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, Jesus encourages us to store up treasure for ourselves. Where we store that treasure up, however, makes all the difference between blessing and true poverty.
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We aren't supposed to mix politics and religion, but Christianity has been entangled with politics since its beginning. We need to figure out what a healthy relationship between these two topics looks like in our cultural context.
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In today's world, local leaders are often quick to receive critique, and slow to receive praise. These men and women play an important role in God's intentions for life and society.
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The local church may seem small, but it is crucial to God's plans for leading his people and proclaiming freedom and healing through the power of the Gospel. This important group requires capable leaders who follow Jesus' lead.
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We often want God to "fix things" in our community, our nation, and the world, but how can we expect God to lead the world forward if we neglect to let him lead our homes?
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Maybe we cheated on our diet. Maybe we said something insensitive. We all feel guilty about something. How we handle that guilt today makes all the difference in how guilt is handled in the future.
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When life throws a curveball, we can sometimes feel like God let us down, but Jesus never suggested that the Christian faith would make things easier.
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"God wants me to be happy," could be one of the most common and most misleading beliefs today, but it is so tempting to live by.
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The future is inevitable. We can waste time fighting against change, or proactively work to shape what tomorrow brings.
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The future is inevitable. We can waste time fighting against change, or proactively work to shape what tomorrow brings.
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Before there were church buildings, congregations, Sunday school classes, or youth ministries--even before there were temples, tabernacles, or priests--there was the family, God's original plan for passing on faith.
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What would our community be like if FCC Monmouth left town tomorrow? Would it suffer, or would people barely notice?
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The journey of life never stops moving forward, and never stops requiring wisdom to navigate. Fortunately, God has provided ear relevant wisdom for us to grow in.
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Everybody has a message, and nobody is afraid to share it boldly. It could be political, social, or even comical. But what about the Gospel? Who are we sharing that message with the same boldness?
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They say one is the loneliest number. That's why we believe at our core that connection and relationships with others is so crucial for a rich life and faith.
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At Our Core, we stand on the foundation of God's word, but this isn't always easy in the rapidly changing culture of today's world.
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Everyone holds to unique values that help make them who they are. A church is no different.
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The Christian life is lived in one direction with one goal in mind, but we often veer off-course chasing after the extras and bonus-blessings that faith brings.
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Listen to our Guest Speaker David Upchurch from Lincoln Christian University.
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"Sabbath" is a really old, really funny word with a really important message for our busy lives today.
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What if you could speak one word that would free up the time, energy, and focus needed to find rest in the frantic pace of your life? What an amazing gift that would be.
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Life is busy. Too busy. Take some time to learn about the need and practice of rest as we begin a new sermon series called, "Staycation." We can't always take a vacation from life, but we can learn to build rest into our routines right where we are.
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"Why didn't God show up? Why didn't he step in? Where did he go?" Sometimes we expect God to manifest in big ways, and when he doesn't, we feel abandoned. But what if God didn't go anywhere? What if he simply showed up in an unexpected way?
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What happens when we take a step of faith, only to be disappointed by God. Did He fail? Did we mess up somewhere? What do we do when the Thunder doesn't come? Listen to part 3 of our series, "Blood and Thunder," where we will wrestle with the very real struggle of a faith that seems overlooked.
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We all want to feel the thunder and witness God’s work in our lives. But sometimes the biggest obstacle to his work is our own resistance. Listen to part 2 of our sermon series, “Blood and Thunder!”
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What does it take to see a work of God take place in our lives? Do we sit and wait, or are we invited to be a part of something huge? Listen as we kick off a new sermon series called, “Blood & Thunder.”
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The difference between productive and destructive conflict often lies in objectives and goals. This is doubly true when it comes to marriage. Listen to the conclusion of our series, "Fighting Fair," where we will talk about focusing our fights in healthy directions.
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Listen to part two of our series, "Fighting Fair." Every couple fights. But this week we will see how fighting in healthy, God-honoring ways requires a clear head and self-control.
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We all fight in marriage. It is normal, but there are healthy and destructive ways of fighting with our spouse. Listen as we kick off a new sermon series, “Fighting Fair.” We will be learning how to honor both God and our spouse in our marital conflicts.
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Listen as we wrap up our series, "Stop Going to Church," exploring what it means for the Church to be a priesthood. Collars and vestments not required.
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One of the ways God helps us understand the Church is through different metaphors. Listen to this Sunday's sermon as we talk about the image of family and what it means for the church to be the Family of God!
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The Church is not a destination. Rather, the Bible gives us many images that better describe what it means to be the Church. Listen for part 2 of our series, "Stop Going to Church," as we explore the Church as a body, and what that means for our lives.
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STOP GOING TO CHURCH
Church was never meant to be a destination. Rather, it is an identity, a calling, and a family. Listen as we begin the new year worshiping, growing, and learning not just at the church, but as the Church.
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We wrap up our series, "God With Us," talking about the pattern of life that God models for us in the incarnation of Christ.
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What is the difference in knowing about God, and truly knowing Him. More importantly, how can we truly know Him? Listen to part 3 of our current series, "God With Us," as we continue to explore the Incarnation and why it matters for our lives.
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The incarnation means that God was with us in Jesus Christ. In church, we often talk about how this experience benefited us, but this week we will look at the other side of the coin. Listen to part 2 of our series, "God with Us," as we explore what God gained through the incarnation.
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Listen to the first week of our series God With Us!
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The nail that sticks out get's hammered. If we seek to build Christ-centered homes, we will look odd in this world. We wrap up our series, "Bless this Home," as we talk about ways our families can embrace and thrive in the midst of societal push back to our faith.
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Tired of constant friction in your family? What if there was a way to feel peace in your home? Listen to part 3 of our series, "Bless this Home," where we will be delving into the art of peacemaking.
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Bless this Home Week 2 - This week we discus the relationship between God's blessing and a family culture of pure hearts.
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Guest Speaker John Plunkett preaches today on Evangelism
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We begin a new sermon series, "Bless this Home." Over the next four weeks we will be learning from God how to cultivate a family culture that benefits and experiences from his blessing.
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On every page of the Bible, God seems to have some sort of rule. Why do things like sin and holiness even matter?
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Do you ever feel like Go's instructions don't make sense? You aren't alone.
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Ready or not, God has called you to lead. It may be your children, your students, your coworkers, or someone else entirely, but rest assured, someone is following the footsteps you leave behind.
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What happens after our final breath? What will the afterlife be like? These are a few of the questions we will be tackling this Sunday morning.
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Pervasive evil hangs over our world and touches every human life. We see it both our own suffering, and in the injustices that people face all over the world. How could a good God allow this to happen?
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Why are there so many different religions? Surely God would not allow so many people to believe so many different things if they weren't all valid. But what if they are not?
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Learn more about what it means to truly rest in God.
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The Bible is really old and seems difficult to read. There are so many versions, and people always seem to have different interpretations on what it says, so how can we trust it?
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We all have big questions. Maybe the biggest is, "Is God real?" Join us as we explore this, and many other big questions in our brand new sermon series, "The God Questions," beginning this Sunday!
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No one runs a race focused on what is behind. We look toward what is in front of us. Faith should be lived out the same way.
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Sometimes we just need some practical advice on how to follow God and his intentions for us. Join us for the conclusion of our series, "Thank God It's Monday," with some practical wisdom for finding God's will for our work.
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Does God care about your work? Absolutely! In fact, our work plays a huge part in how we worship. Join us for part 3 of our series, "Thank God it's Monday," as we explore this relationship between our labor and our devotion.
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Work is good. It may not always feel that way, but ever since the beginning, work has been a necessary and integral part of our lives. Part 2 of our sermon series, "Thank God it's Monday," talking about God's intentions for work in our lives.
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Work, separate from God, is meaningless and toilsome, but when we realize that God cares about every aspect of life, and every aspect finds greatest meaning and fulfillment when God is a part of it, we come to see that God cares about our work and that it means most when we include Him.
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Greater relationships are not found in pursuing some imaginary, greater person within us, but in us transformed by pursuing Christ.
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Life isn't meant to be lived under the burden of judgment. A greater life means a greater freedom that comes through Christ.
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The Gospel is more than a story of forgiveness. It is the truth of how God is making all things new, and we get to be a part of it. That truth has the potential to change how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
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Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this it?" Maybe life isn't bad, but it may not seem great either. God intends for life to be better than, "okay." A greater life is possible when we pursue someone greater than ourselves.
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"I didn't think it would happen to me." Nobody ever does, but the reality often proves otherwise.
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Do you ever feel like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it in? If so, the problem might not be with the clock so much as our schedules.
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Ever feel like there is never enough money to get ahead? Are you tired of unexpected expenses?
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Are you stretched too thin? Does it always seem like you are trying to keep up with your own life?
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Easter Sunday is day when millions of people around the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It’s a wild, unbelievable claim, but what if it’s true? Can we really believe this, and what does that mean for us? Join us this Sunday for the celebration!
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"We've always done it that way," is never satisfying or true. Change is a part of every story, and that includes the Church.
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Circles are great, unless you are on the outside.
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Our faith was meant to spread, but sometimes our pursuit of comfort gets in the way.
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The message of Jesus is meant to spread across the world, but sometimes obstacles hold back the Church from her calling.
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Fear drains and steals the joy from life, but what if we could find a boldness bigger than our fears?
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Let's be honest. Life is really confusing, especially when there are so many voices telling us conflicting things.
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What do you do when life hits hard and you don't have enough to stand strong?
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It's time to stop settling for "good" when God is offering "great."
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Every day, good or bad, is a day to live for something beyond ourselves.
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Gaining can feel so good, but giving is so good for us.
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We all want to be great, but there is nothing great about living with a "me" focus.
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Life is lived best when focus is on our self less.
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What does fellowship really mean? Is it just potlucks and warm words, or is there more to it? Join us this Sunday for the conclusion of our series, "Together," as we learn what real biblical fellowship consists of.
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Often we rely on Bible study, prayer, and sermons for spiritual growth, but a lot of times we overlook one of the best tools for development, each other!
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Our faith was never meant to be experienced or lived alone.
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Leaving the right legacy requires action today.
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There is no telling how God might work in our families if we just have the courage to let him.
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Family members can change for the better, and healing family friction means allowing them to do so.
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Blame is easy, but reality isn't always so easy to swallow.
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Join us this Sunday as we begin a new sermon series called, “Family Friction.” The holidays are often a season of stress. Few things stoke the fires of frustration quite like family issues, but God’s grace can go a long way in helping us survive hard holidays.
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Sometimes life seems hopeless, but that doesn't mean God can't step in and work something impossible.
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We all have changes we out to make, but excuses are too easy to come by.
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We all need forgiveness, but we also need to forgive. The second part can be a tough pill to swallow.
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Listen to the first part of our new sermon series It's Never Too Late!
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The fear of death influences so much of our behavior and so many of our motivations in life, but did God really intend for us to spend our whole life trying to outrun the grave?
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Despite our advance in medicine, sickness and pain are inevitable part of life for all of us. It's normal to just wish God would take it away, but that's not always the way it works.
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The second part in our series "Bump in the Night." Thinking about spiritual things can be scary for a lot of reasons. Heaven and hell, angels and demons, God and Satan--it's heavy stuff.
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Walking out your front door can be scary business, but we worship a God who is bigger than this crazy world.
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What was the last fight you were involved in? Was it worth it? We're wrapping up our sermon series, "Love Does," by talking about the fights that do matter, and that God calls us to take up.
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September 16, 2018
God's love is for every person, everywhere, without exception. A love that big can be challenging and uncomfortable, but it also can teach us to love so much deeper. Join us this Sunday as we encounter this bold love in our series, "Love Does."
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Love Does - Week 2
What has been your biggest failure, and what did you learn from it? Join us this week as we continue our series, "Love Does," and learn how God can turn our failures into more important successes.
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Love Does - Week 1 Loving people isn't always a clean and tidy endeavor. Sometimes it can get messy, and that's okay. Join us this week as we kick off a brand new sermon series, "Love Does." Don't miss out!
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Chose to not stay in your comfort zone but to be active in doing what Christ desires of us.
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In life we will either manage money, or money will manage us. Join us this week as we begin a new series that will equip us to take control of wealth and use it the way God intends us to.
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Celebrating 500 steps toward God!
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When God says, "No" there is reason and purpose to why he does so.
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May 13, 2018
Sometimes a, "No," is really just a, "Not Yet."
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There are things God wants us to pray for, because he wants to say, "Yes."
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