"Let God Be First" - Tim Mannin

Generous: becoming a generous people (part 1) We begin our new series about the idea of becoming a generous people with the premise that God did not create giving for Himself and His benefit, but instead... He created giving, for you. He created opportunities for you to put Him first in your life above your possessions and income. Ultimately, He calls you to test Him and trust Him when it comes to giving. (Luke 16:10-15, Proverbs 3:9, Malachi 3:6-10, Leviticus 27:30, Exodus 23:19, Genesis 4:3-5)

"A Lot of Little's" - Tim Mannin

Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 5) Doing the small, everyday, seemingly meaningless discipline's can sometimes seem hard, but it is through the cumulative effect that we see growth. Sometimes we find ourselves in a work or home environment that isn't easy to live for Jesus, but in those times we recognize that God has us there for a reason and that He is using us for His glory. (2 Kings 5:1-19, Mark 5:18-20)

"Let Go Of The Leash" - Tim Mannin

Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 4) We all struggle with the desire to control the things around us and make decisions in an attempt to avoid risk. In spite of the countless times God has provided for us, we still make our own plans as David did when he ordered the census of Israel. What are you trying to control that you need to give to The Lord? (1 Chronicles 21:1-27)

"What Are You Doing Here?" - Tim Mannin

Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 3) Elijah witnesses first hand the power of God and incredible miraculous things, but then finds himself running in fear and hiding in a cave. God's question to Elijah is "What are you doing here?" In our life, where is "here?" Where are we at in our emotions, in our spirituality? Where do you find yourself, as Elijah did, ready for God to move you forward into the next step, into the great unknown of his destiny for you. (1 Kings 18, 19)

"Wrestling With God" - Tim Mannin

Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 2) In the 2nd week of our series, we read the story of Jacob and his struggle to shed his name and his past. He did everything to accumulate wealth and power in order to run from his identity, but it wasn't until he brought it all to God by wrestling through the issue, that he was changed. If you listen long enough in the wrestling, you will begin to hear the blessing. Don't let go. (Gen. 32)

"The Silent Beckoning" - Tim Mannin

Ancient Stories: that teach us new things (Part 1) The Holy Spirit beckons us to come and live. In these moments, do we sit in the safety and comfort of the shade of the tree or do we answer the call to live a life of faith? It will call us out of a life of mundane and ordinary, and into a life of adventure with Jesus. These choices that we make are the difference between seeing the mundane or seeing the miraculous. (1 Sam. 14:1-14)

"From Causing Wounds To Cleaning Wounds" - Kaleb Kinney

Living out the gospel in our daily life is something that has the power to revolutionize the people around us. In Acts 16 we read a story of an "earth shaking" moment through which God's power flipped a man's heart from causing wounds to cleaning wounds. (Acts 16:16-40, Hab 1:5) 

"Pouring It All Out" - Ryan Moore

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 9) Do the actions in our life represent the words that we say? It is easy for us to fulfill tradition in order to be a "good Christian," but when we see the opportunity to live out the gospel, do we pour it all out just as the woman did in Matthew 26? (Matthew 12, 26)

"That Hill In Galilee" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 8) We often believe that God is for those of us that do "the right thing at the right time, follow all the rules, and stand up straight." But Jesus' teaching on that hill in Galilee flips our understanding of what it means to be blessed. He says, "I am with the unschooled and ordinary people." His gospel is for all. We have been offered the kingdom of heaven. Let us shine like a city on a hill. (Matt 5:1-16, 28:16-20)

"More" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 7) The story of the Rich Young Ruler, in Matthew, is a haunting story about having everything you could want from life, but not being able to lay it down in order to put Jesus first. We all fall victim to this desire to have "more." What is it that we have placed as an idol in our heart? Do we have things in our life that we desire more than The Lord? (Matt. 19:16-26)

"Faith Imprisoned" - Ryan Moore

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 6) We can all relate to the moments & situations in life when we are faced with extreme pain, difficulties, & struggles. In those moments, the foundation of our faith can crumble & we are left looking at the pile of debris & doubting God. Looking at our story today we see a man who Jesus loved, Jesus knew his name, but yet he didn't answer his prayer... And why that is a good thing. (Mark 6:17-20, Matthew 11:2-11) 

"Not Even A Finger" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 5) Are we as a culture an arrogant people? Jesus dealt with this issue in Matthew 23. He proclaimed that "the greatest among us are servants and that those who humble themselves will be exalted." Is our main objective in life "ourselves?" Our schedule, our feelings, and our comfort level control our lives, but we see that humility is the primary character in Jesus and He is calling us to live that life. (Matthew 23:1-12)

"How Bad Do You Want It?" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 4) Jesus performed many miracles for desperate people throughout the stories of the gospels. The challenge for many of us is that we are not desperate. Most of us live privileged lives and have very little need; as a result the power of God is a rare sighting because we rest in our privilege. How do we become desperate people? (Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 9:1-8 & 18-31) 

"The Left Cheek" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 3) We have all heard Jesus' words about turning the other cheek, but the reality and practicality of this rarely are applied into our actual lives. What was Jesus' intent for our world today? Was His purpose to give us another law to follow or to perhaps show us a better way to live the gospel? (Matthew 5:38-42)

"A Snake For A Fish" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 2) In our culture, we often feel like we have to carry the weight of the world on our "independent" shoulders, but Jesus teaches us another principle about what it means to "ask." What does it look like to live in a community of people who are open about their needs and are quick to respond to the needs of others? (Matthew 7:1-12)

"Rabbi's & Fishermen" - Tim Mannin

Living The Gospel: teachings from the book of Matthew (Part 1) Beginning our new Summer series, we examine what it takes to become a Rabbi, what the disciples of a Rabbi would be required to do, and why someone would "drop their nets" to follow. (Matthew 4:18-22)

"Sheep & Goats" - Tim Mannin

Chapter Two (Part 3) Our 3rd & final message from our teaching series, "Chapter Two." Each week in this series, we looked at one of our main focuses as a church beginning its 2nd year. Today we look at what the Word says regarding caring for the needs of others. Our faith in Jesus should result in a life of action. In our life, do we see proof of this? Is our life a reflection of Jesus' command to "care for the least of these?" (Matthew 25:31-46)

"And The Second Was Like It" - Tim Mannin 

Chapter Two (Part 2) In the second week of our "Chapter Two" series, we are challenged to examine how we love our neighbors. When Jesus was asked to reduce everything into a single statement, he gave us a commandment with the power to change the world... "Love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:36-40, Luke 10:29-37)

"Stories of Prayer" - Tim Mannin

Chapter Two (Part 1) As we turn the page into the 2nd year and 2nd chapter in the life of our church, we take the next 3 weeks to set our focus on what this year will look like. In this 1st message we discuss the power of praying boldly and persistently. Do we have the commitment of praying boldly, or are we just living in bold moments? (Mark 10:51, Joshua 6)

"She Has Chosen What Is Better" - Tim Mannin

At the dinner with Jesus, Martha was concerned with her performance, while Mary was concentrating on her position at His feet. Often in our "Christianity," we measure our acts and service as our devotion to God, instead of the sacred time we spend with Him. (Hebrews 4, 2 Chronicles 16, Isaiah 26, Matthew 11, John 12, Luke 10)