Doing Things That Matter (Week 4) It is difficult to measure faith. One of the ways we can see evidence of our faith is in the story of our life and what God has done. This morning we hear a powerful story of what God is doing and has done in the life of Jeremy and Brandy Romine and what it takes for each of us to live differently. (2 Cor. 5:17, Phil. 2:12-13, Gal. 5:13-25, Eph. 4:22)
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Doing Things That Matter (Week 3) There are moments in life when God allows us to see our world for what it could be, to see a vision or a dream of what could be done to impact those around us. Just as blind Bartimaeus responded when Jesus asked "what do you want me to do for you," we too must ask to for eyes to see the need around us and the courage to do things that matter. (Mark 10:35-52)
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Doing Things That Matter (Week 2) We live in a world divided against itself. Many people want to do things that matter in response to the racism, hatred, and division in our culture. Jesus walked in a world riddled with the same problems and showed us a few things that mattered then…and still matter today. (Gal. 3:26-28, Matt. 4:23-25, 5:1-3, 13-16, Luke 9:52-54)
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Doing Things That Matter (Week 1) In the first week of our staple series on "Doing Things That Matter," we hear the silent beckoning from God calling us to more. This idea is about life and what we are choosing everyday. Are we choosing the path to God or simply allowing life to make the choices for us? Are there stories and evidence of God moving in our lives? It is time to begin living the life we were called to live. (John 10:10, Matthew 17:13-14)
Read More"Psalm 139" - Tim Mannin
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Psalms (Part 6) As we wrap up our series in Psalms, we read of David's struggle with his understanding and acceptance of God's presence. We want to control everything in our life instead of merely resting in God's presence, remembering that God sees us, God loves us, and God has us. (Psalm 139, Romans 8)
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Psalms (Part 5) This morning we look at the words of David in Psalm 62 and the life of Job. In both situations, we see a pattern of relying completely on the Father and trusting in Him alone. There are moments when we ask God for things, but sometimes we must just be patient, be still, and remember all He has done for us. The powerful words of this Psalm inspire us to pour our hearts out to Him. (Psalm 62)
Read More"Psalm 56" - Kaleb Kinney
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Psalms (Part 4) As Christians we are often ashamed to admit our fear, but in Psalm 56 we find David showing fear and realizing that our fear brings out our faith. When we lack confidence, we must rely on the word of God. We have the knowledge of how the story ends and that brings us confidence in all things. (Psalm 56, 1 Sam. 21, Rev. 5, Romans 8)
Read More"Psalm 51" - Tim Mannin
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Psalms (Part 3) In our walk with God, there is a big difference between visitation and habitation. When we drift in and out of a personal walk with God (visitation) we are living in a cycle of back and forth, struggling with the same sin. But to live with God (habitation) we instantly recognize our sin and look to remove it from our life. (Psalm 51)
Read More"Psalm 34" - Kaleb Kinney
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Psalms (Part 2) This week we examine Psalm 34 and what it means to praise God in the difficult times. We look back and remember all that He has done for us, claim confidence in the midst of trials and struggles because we know the ending, and leave with the challenge to seize every opportunity to magnify His name daily. (1 Sam. 21 & 22, Psalm 34)
Read More"Psalm 100" - Tim Mannin
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Psalms (Part 1) We begin a new six week series on the Psalms. In many of the writings found in Psalms, we see a connecting theme between "God is King" and us being "Deeply Human." In this teaching we explore our human need to express gratitude and worship! (Psalm 100, Phil. 2, Luke 17) Download Slide Images
Read More"Don't Waste The Time" - Micah Kersh
This morning we welcome our long time friend and new addition to our pastoral staff, Micah Kersh, as he discusses the challenge that Peter gives to believes in 1 Peter 4:7-11. We are called to pray, love, show hospitality, and serve in order that God be glorified. What area is God calling you to respond to, so that you may glorify Him? (1 Peter 4:7-11, Phil. 4:8, 2 Cor. 10:5)
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Wells (Part 7) In our final week of this series, we look at what it means to live well, sow a seed and leave a legacy. The world needs people who believe that living well is not rooted in accomplishments of accumulation, but instead it's rooted in our love for God and what we sow into our family, church, workplace, and city. (James 4)
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Wells (Part 6) What if bringing life to your city was more satisfying than anything else? As Jesus was speaking to the woman at the well, the disciples returned with food, but Jesus offers a food that will always sustain. Life is not about being fed so you can be full and happy, it is about joining in the will and work of Jesus and building wells that bring life to the city. (John 4, Acts 1:8, 1 Pet 2:9-10)
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Wells (Part 5) When Jesus met the woman at the well, there was extreme significance in where they were. The Jewish people and the Samaritans were at odds, but Jesus was the bridge between them. He saw the bigger story behind the story and knew that if the gospel and reconciliation was for all people. Who in your life do you need to forgive? Who in your life have you hurt or mistreated? (John 4, Acts 1:8, Acts 9:31)
Read More"She Left The Bucket" - Tim Mannin
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Wells (Part 4) Today we return to the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, and discuss the challenges of letting go of the control in our life and stepping into the deeper waters with Christ. Often times, we have the desire to move out of the shallow waters, but do not know how. With this in mind, we examine practical steps for how each of us can take action to put down our control and step into deeper waters. (John 4: 25-39, Luke 5:1-7)
Read More"The Paradox of Jesus" - Tim Mannin
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Wells (Part 3) - The ways of Jesus and his Kingdom often feel like a paradox. Jesus displays this with the woman at the well and as gives her absolute grace and truth. The world wants to make it grace OR truth...the kingdom says it must be AND. (John 4)
Read More"A Well On A Well" - Tim Mannin
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Wells (Part 2) Sometimes we are too focused on the "right way" to do religion and we lose sight of the joy of following Jesus and digging deeper into God. He is so much bigger than religion. We must let go of the societal pressures and arguments of religion and dive into our relationship with God with total freedom and joy. (John 4, Proverbs 3:9)
Read More"Digging" - Tim Mannin
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Wells (Part 1) There are times in life when it's clear that we need to "commit to digging." Meaning it's time to dig until we find the living water Jesus gives! In those times we establish wells that we can draw life and wisdom from forever. (John 4:3-14, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 84:2)
Read More"I Am The Light" - Kaleb Kinney
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I Am (Part 9) We finish our series by looking at Jesus' claim in John 8 as the light light of the world. The story surrounding these words show what he meant through this claim and how we can live as the light! (John 8:1-18)
Read More"I Am The Resurrection & The Life" - Tim Mannin
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I Am (Part 8) Every Easter we return to the story of Jesus and his victory over death. Do we believe it? Are we changed by it? We revisit this story, along with a few other powerful stories in order to help us explore our own. (John 20, John 11:21-26)
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