Grow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 6) This morning we welcome guest speaker Nate Kinney. In the story of the adulterous woman, we recognize that we are all flawed, but Jesus says, "neither do I condemn you." We as a Church must learn to view others in this way and realize that there is no "us" or "them," but instead, "we." (Romans 12, Matt 5,6,7)
Read MoreGrow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 5) For the most part, our encounters with God happen in the safest places possible, we must be compelled to step out of these safe places and share the Gospel. We have all of the knowledge necessary, we must begin to exercise this knowledge. (John 3)
Read MoreGrow: Teachings from the Gospels (Part 4) Often in life we are anywhere, but here. How do we choose live better in a world demanding us to worry about what did or didn't happen yesterday or be distracted by the things facing us tomorrow? Jesus reminds us to be rooted in the now! (John 10:10, Mat 6:34, Exodus 24:12, Luke 10:38-42 ).
Read MoreGrow: Teachings from the Gospels (Part 3) Life is full of ups and downs and the life of Peter (Cephas) may be one of the best examples of learning what to do when you find yourself in the down moments. Some of the moments from Peter's life that mattered the most where the ones he chose to run to Jesus after his lowest low. (Various Scriptures from Peter's Life + John 20:1-10, John 21:1-9).
Read MoreGrow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 2) There must be a tension between our current reality and our preferable future. In order for such a tension to exist, there must be a difference between trying and training in our faith. (Mark 10, Matt. 6:19-21, Eph. 4:12-16)
Read MoreGrow: Teachings From The Gospels (Part 1) This week we begin our new summer series called "Grow: Teachings From The Gospels." Guest speaker Kaleb Kinney discusses the process of spiritual growth and the lessons we can learn from the process of Christ's growth through baptism and the temptation in the wilderness. (Matt 4:1-22, Psalm 42)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 8) This morning we welcome guest speaker Blair Humphreys as he discusses what it means to be connected to the people around us. Often times we find ourselves living in silos of separated community, but what this city needs is people to share their lives with each other. The Church is called to be soul on soul, life on life community so that others are truly known and truly loved. (Thes. 2:8)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 7) On this Mother's Day, we celebrate the women in our community and discuss the importance of our families. Whether it be our personal family or church family, there are many aspects that make each one important and significant in our life and city. (Psalm 22, 1 Cor. 12)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 6) The question isn't do you have faith, it's how bad do you want it? Our lack of desperation is the square wheels in the movement of God in our lives. (Matt. 8,9,13, Luke 4)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 5) The purpose of this morning is to be a catalyst for who we will become as a church, a clear step of vision of what we mean when we talk about our global mission and purpose. Anytime we face the realities of this world, it brings out compassion and motivation. (Luke 3:11, Acts 20:35, Proverbs 13:21, Micah 6:8)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 4) The mission of Jesus is restoration. We bring life to our city when we learn to live like a sent people, not a saved people. After his resurrection, Jesus showed hope and restoration to the disappointed, the doubting, the failed, and the inadequate. No matter who you are or what you're going through, there is restoration for you in Jesus. (Luke 24, John 20)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 3) As we read in Acts 17, we see how Paul addresses the city after he first understands it. How is your story connected to the bigger story? Your life isn't about you, but about the endless possibilities of the gospel through you. The city invites you and the gospel into it, everyday. (Acts 17)
Read MoreWhat is the resurrection really about? For the early Christian, it meant more than just salvation from sin, it was hope in the midst of the weight of a powerful empire around their neck. Today, resurrection is not just about a path to heaven, but a hope in the midst of every battle. Resurrection is victory. (Luke 24:1, Romans 6)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 2) There is a dominate thread throughout the course of Scripture... and that is, God is on a mission. We must focus on the narrative of Scripture, seeing the big picture of who we are becoming and how we fit into the mission of God. It is about our entire life, not just what we call out "spiritual life." (Romans 12:1-2)
Read MoreBringing Life To Our City (Part 1) We begin a new teaching series by examining the story of God and what we are doing as a church to fit into it. What does it mean to bring life to our city and what foundational ideas must occur as we look forward to who we will become over the next ten years? Consider this idea or message as part 1 of a much bigger conversation that includes: Your Life, Our City, Jesus, and the Church. (2 Corinthians 6)
Read MoreBeing Human (Part 5) The root of true joy is found in our identity. We must remember who we were created to be. When we place our identity in careers, friends, or finances, we will at some point lose that joy. Where does your identity lie? (Psalm 23, John 16:22, Rom. 15:13, Gal. 5:22, 2 Cor. 6:1-13, Acts, 16:34)
Read MoreBeing Human (Part 4) This morning we happily welcome guest speaker Adam Barnett as he discusses forgiveness. When we chose to forgive, we are setting a prisoner free... and that prisoner is ourself. Just one act of forgiveness can change an entire generation. (Acts 7, Romans 7:15, Mark 11:25)
Read MoreBeing Human (Part 3) The topics we bring up and discuss are often the things that we love the most. Is the gospel at the center of our conversations? What does it look like to live a gospel-centered life? (John 1:1-14, Phil. 2:2-11)
Read MoreBeing Human (Part 2) We cannot reach the lost outside of our walls if we are not first loving those close to us. Fifty-nine times in Scripture we are commanded to love one another. In order to be the church, we must first be able to love and serve one another. (John 13)
Read MoreBeing Human (Part 1) This morning we begin a new series on what it means to be human. We can all agree that there is something more about being human than just being alive. Over the next few weeks we will be discovering and discussing these complexities. This morning we tackle the issue of busyness, neglecting rest and what effects that has on our relationship with God and our soul. (Psalm 23, Isaiah 58:13-14)
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