Acts 2:42-45

Whether it was the sick, the dying, the poor, widows and orphans, the early church was one of the few institutions that cared for those who couldn’t care for themselves. How do we reflect that tradition today?

What made the first disciples in the early church unique from the world around them?

• They cared. Do you care?
• They put action to their cares. Do we do anything significant for the people we’re supposed to care about?
• They sacrificed. What are we willing to sacrifice to put actions to our cares?

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Acts 2:1-41

Our testimony can have the same impact and the same power if we share it. 

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Mark 16:1-8

The women at the tomb represent each one of us in a different way. They were afraid when they were met by an angel upon their arrival to the empty tomb.

• It’s okay to be afraid (even when it’s about Jesus).

Luke 24:13-16

• Jesus is there (even when you can’t see him).

Luke 24:17-18

• Jesus knows (even when you don’t think he does).

Luke 24:19-31

• One day your eyes will be open (even if you can’t imagine it).

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Mark 11:1-11

The story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem occurs in all four gospels. But there’s no clear villain in the story itself… unless you zoom out and look at the implications of this moment. And then the villain of the triumphal entry could be you if:

• You keep quiet
• You don’t let yourself be moved
• You don’t trust Jesus to be Jesus
• Your expectations get in the way
• You will not lay it down

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Matthew 27:11-26

Mark 15:15

Luke 23:4

John 19:12

Pilate is perhaps the most tragic villain of Easter. He could see Jesus was innocent and didn’t want to go along with the religious leaders’ calls to put him to death. Yet, ultimately he gave in. So how did Pilate end up sentencing the messiah to be crucified?

• He ignored his convictions.
• He didn’t listen to good advice.
• He gave up on doing what was right.
• He let his fear make the decision.
• He preferred his own peace.
• He thought he could justify himself.

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Where are the chinks in Peter’s armor? What weaknesses does Peter have that turn him, in a way, into a villain in the Easter story? And how can we learn from his errors?

Mark 8:27-33

• God’s concerns vs. human concerns - What’s more important to us?

Mark 14:27-31

• Thinking you’re better than you are.

Mark 14:32-38

• Unfaithful in the little things.

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Mark 3:1-6

• Jesus disagreed with them
• Jesus humiliated them
• Jesus threatened their status quo

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Mark 3:1-6

• It exists
• It exists in you
• The enemy wants to use it
• You can either fight it or feed it

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Genesis 27:41-45

Genesis 29:14-30

• Love commits
• Love costs
• Love proves
• “Love” teaches

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What is love?

Love… is patient

Love is kind

It does not envy

It does not boast

It is not proud

It does not dishonor others

It is not self-seeking

It is not easily angered

It keeps no record of wrongs

Love does not delight in evil…

 …but rejoices with the truth

It always protects

always trusts

always hopes

always perseveres

Love never fails

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Genesis 4:1-7

• Master your irritations
• Master your reactions
• Master your words

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Matthew 2:11

What did the Christmas characters give to God

• Their attention
• Their patience
• Their faith
• Their voice
• Repentance

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Matthew 2:1-18

• We need to have the right response to opportunities from God.
• We have to be willing to get uncomfortable.
• We have to completely let go.

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Luke 2:22-38

• They knew the Spirit
• They were dedicated
• They praised God

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Annunciation

The announcement of Jesus’ birth

Luke 1:26-38

Matthew 1:18-25

Luke 2:8-18

• They were chosen
• They were expecting to be used
• They were obedient

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John 3:1-9

• Jesus is working in the spiritual; you're looking at the physical.
• Jesus is working on today; you’re looking at tomorrow (Acts 1:6).
• Jesus is working on his agenda; you’re working on yours.

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1 Timothy 2:11-12

• Not because we’re rebelling
• Not because we think the teaching is outdated
• Not because the culture has changed
• Not because we want people to like us
• Not because we’re ignoring scripture

The way to understand a scripture is in the context of all scripture.

Galatians 3:28

Joel 2:28-29

Matthew 28:19-20

Romans 16:1-4

Does it match the theme of God’s work?

Is it supported by tradition?

Does it make sense?

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James 1:17

• It points us to God
• It changes us (Romans 12:2)
• It keeps us in the present (Philippians 4:6-7)
• It points others toward God

Make it a regular practice

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1 Corinthians 2:6-14

• The Spirit reveals spiritual truth
• God speaks, not the “speaker.”
• Spiritual maturity comes from learning to hear god.

How?

• Gotta want it.
• Gotta listen for it.
• Gotta posture for it.

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Luke 10:25-37

• Made in God’s image
• Meant to be set apart
• Do this and live
• Jesus took it further

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John 4:19-24

• Sunday service
• Fellowship
• Call to worship
• Prayer
• Music
• Message
• More music
• Offering
• Benediction

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Exodus 13:17-18

• Because God has a plan
• Because you’re not ready
• Because the journey IS the destination

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Romans 12:1-2

• Because change is worship
• Because you’re not you
• Because it’s key to the life abundant
• Because you’re God’s light

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Matthew 10:28-31

• Hell is for justice
• Hell is separation
• He’ll is ultimately our choice

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• It is connection
• Prayer changes us
• He always hears
• Scripture says so
• Make it effective

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Matthew 28:18-20

• Because Jesus said so
• Because it’s his (your) mission
• Because it’s communion with God
• Because you want to share your joy
• Because it can be the difference between Heaven and Hell

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Colossians 3:1-17

• The cross is only the beginning
• It’s a relationship
• It’s for everyone
• But how?

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• It’s an act of obedience
• It’s part of our worship
• It reminds us that everything belongs to God
• It teaches us that we live in a world of abundance

• We were made to
• God deserves it
• It’s the nature of our connection with God

But why should we worship?

• Worship is what’s best for you
• Worship is what’s best for them
• You will worship something

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When does it begin?

Mark 1:16-20

Why should I?

Psalm 78:1-8

Do I have to?

Matthew 28:18-20

Acts 1:7-8

Let’s go!

Ephesians 4:11-13

Colossians 4:5-6

Ephesians 5:21-33

• Sex is sacred
• Sex is the physical expression of love
• Marriage is the symbol of the divine/human relationship.

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Genesis 1:26-27

Jeremiah 31:3

John 3:16-17

Romans 5:8

• • You believe a lie
  • You were raised that way
  • You’re not thinking of personal value
  • You’ve made peace with your brokenness.
  • You’re living in sun

   

  But what can I do about it?

  • Live the life you were made to
  • Get right with God
  • Work on your wrong
  • Believe God instead of your gut

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But why am I not healing?

Jeremiah 30:12-17

• You’re not a Christian
• You’ve made peace with a sin
• You’re the center of your universe
• You’re only doing religion
• You’re only doing the least you have to
• You won’t give up control
• You’re taking the wrong medicine

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But Why do we call God father?

• Because Jesus called him father
  • John 5:17-18
• Because a father disciplines out of his love
  • Hebrews 12:11
  • Proverbs 13:24
• Because a father guides and empowers his children
  • John 14:25
• Because a father loves his children despite every reason not to
  • Romans 5:8-11

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• There are no good people
• Romans 3:23
• We have an enemy
• 1 Peter 5:8-9
• There’s good news
• Romans 8:1-4
• Handle it
• Joshua 24:15
• Ponder this
• Examine and repent
• Ask what can I learn from this
• Consider how God can redeem the present suffering for future good
• Trust God’s help
• Believe God is redeeming your suffering for his glory

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Matthew 3:13-17

• To follow Jesus’ example
• To follow Jesus’ command
• As a public testimony
• As a memorial

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Psalm 8:1-9

God wants you to:

• Be reconciled (Colossians 1:19-22)
• Be like him (Mark 8:24-36)
• Be more loving (Matthew 5:43-48)

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Is the Bible literal or metaphorical?

Why do we go to church on Sundays?

How is the church pro life and pro guns?

Where do Adam and Eve fit into evolution?

How should Christians think about LGBTQ issues?

What should I order from Chipotle?

Pastor Michael answers these tough questions and more in this spontaneous Q&A session that sheds light on how we should live as Christians and engage the culture around us.

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But Why Are Christians Hypocrites

• Because we’re human
• Because they’re not Christians
• Because they don’t know (or agree)
• Because the standards are so high
• Because they’re just not good at it

It's a kingdom that's here NOW

It's a kingdom of servants

It's a kingdom that follows the father's will

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• It’s expensive
• • Matthew 10:39
• Long waits
• • Psalm 27:14
  • Lamentations 3:25
  • Psalm 33:20-22
• Lots of ups and downs

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• It helps you see clearly
• It sometimes seems unnecessary
• It has different settings
• Sometimes it doesn’t seem to work
• It requires maintenance

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John 1:9-14

Love requires community

Love makes the move

Love is more than words

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Luke 14:25-27

• It’s the preeminent point
• It’s an acknowledgement of who HE is
• It’s an acknowledgement of the cost

Why is it good for us to put God first

• He’s the best
• He wants the best for you
• He makes YOU the best

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Matthew 4:18-22

Dive in!

• Surround yourself with God
• Dive into your purpose
• Soak in the love

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Numbers 16:1-5

• Be single minded
• Be where he is
• Be where you’ve found him before
• Be unsatisfied
• Be aware of the distance creators.

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“Pet peeves" are the source of much of our angst an un-peace.

• We guard them
• We groom them
• We feed them

How do we deal with our pet peeves:

• Forgive people
• • Matthew 6:9-15
• Prioritize others first
• • Philippians 2:3-4
• Don’t judge people
• • Luke 6:37-38
• Self-awareness
• • Romans 3:23

Proverbs 29:18

Genesis 16:1-10

Where have you come from and where are you going?

• Who do you want to be?
• What do you need to do?
• What do you need to let go of?
• • A habit?
  • A hurt?
  • A mindset?
  • Control?

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1 Corinthians 1:18

1 Corinthians 1:22-24

• Experience the fantastic
• Embrace the fantastic
• Share the fantastic

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Luke 2:1-7

John 6:35

Your comfort food

Your nourishing meal

One

Who and what you become

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John 1:1-4

Colossians 1:15-16

• In the tree, you see the cross.
• The decorations remind us of Christ on the cross
• The tree is a symbol of eternal life.

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Colossians 4:5

2 Corinthians 5:20

Matthew 5:14-16

1. Get the light
2. Practice good deeds
3. Give up the glory
4. Keep shining

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Daniel 4:24-36

Don’t Forget:

• God is merciful
• You’re wearing a God-given mask
• God: what he said and what you said to him.
• To LIVE humility
• You don’t need a mask

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Matthew 26:36-39

Luke 22:42-44

1. Adversity teaches us new ways
2. Adversity teaches us to grow stronger
3. Adversity teaches us the necessity of community.
4. Adversity teaches us to rely on God

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Mark 10:13-16

1. Children are lost without their parents
2. Children are not authorities
3. Children believe what you tell them.
4. Children want to be with their parents
5. Children want to BE their parents

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Galatians 5:19-25

1. All you see is the fruit
2. They’d be unseen without the fruit
3. They’re born of garbage
4. They make the world new

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Acts 2: 42-47

1. The are persistent
2. They are interconnected
3. They change the environment

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1. Sprinkles are for winners
2. Practice makes perfect
3. Eyes on the prize
4. Teamwork makes the dream work
5. Play until the whistle blows

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The Hidden Wisdom of Cookie Dough

Philippians 3:12-14

1. It’s Not Done
2. It’s Still Useful
3. It Can Be Dangerous

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The Hidden Wisdom of Cake

Psalm 34:8

John 8:31-32

1. Pick a Recipe
2. Follow the recipe
3. Apply heat

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Colossians 3:1-4

Consider - Confront - Correct

Instead of being LOST in frustration, be located in JOY.

Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:4

Instead of being LOST in worry, be located in Hope

Matthew 6:31, Romans 15:13

Instead of being LOST in complaining, be located in Worship.

Philippians 2:14, 2 Samuel 22:7

Instead of being LOST in anxiety, be located in

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We can find ourselves Lost in Brokenness, but we can choose to be Located in Reconciliation.

We can get Lost in self, but be can move to be Located in God.

We can get Lost in Culture, but we should be Located in the Bible.

We can get Lost in To-Do’s, but we should be Located in God’s gifts.

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Matthew 26:26-30

• Communion is Jesus saying, “I’m with you.”
• Communion is Jesus saying, “I love you.”
• Communion is Jesus saying, “I'm with you.”

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Matthew 28:16-20

• We baptize because Jesus said to
• Baptism is a symbol
• • Of allegiance
  • Of repentance
  • Of death
  • Of cleansing

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Proverbs 26:11

Why we return to our folly:

• We don’t listen
• We live our lives on shaky ground
• We have no memory
• We keep bad company
• We like our folly

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Psalm 119:9-16

• Diagnose the issue
• Prescribe a solution
• Make a move

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Luke 22:24-34

• God never gives up on you, so don’t give up on him.
• Press in
• Hold fast
  • Don’t modify to justify
  • God already fixed your failure (it doesn’t change his “asks”)

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John 12:12-15

Matthew 21:1-3

“Jesus sent two disciples…”

• Do you want to be part of Jesus’ story?

Luke 19:32-34

“The owners asked them…”

• Are you willing to let Jesus use your treasure?

Matthew 21:35-36

“Some people spread their cloaks along the road…”

• Are you willing to let Jesus trash your treasure?

Matthew 21:37-40

“If they keep quiet the stones will cry out.

• Jesus doesn’t need you, he wants you.

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The Game of Life

Joshua 24:14-18

• It is all about choices
• It sometimes seems random
• It continues after the game ends

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Risk

Luke 14:25-35

• It’s about risk
• It’s about war
• It’s about global domination

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Sorry

James 5:16

• Sorry, not sorry
• • Genesis 3:8-13
  • Psalm 51:1-6
• Forgive it forward
• Make way for mercy
• Beware of the safety zone

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Monopoly

Luke 12:13-21

• There’s a “Go directly to jail” card.
• There’s a “Get out of jail free” card.
• The point is, “GO.”
• We each pick our tokens to represent us.
• It’s all about the upgrade.
• You wheel-n-deal.
• House rules.
• Avoid that spot.

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Evolution-Love Edition: From Single to Spoken For

Psalms 111:10; Proverbs 1:7

Why fear?

Fear is the beginning

Love is the goal

Experience is the path

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From Single to Spoken For

1 Corinthians 6:19-30

Spoken for by God

Spoken for by your spouse

Spoken for by the Church

Spoken for by the world

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Evolution: Belief to Apostle

John 13:12-17

From Belief to Faith

From Seed to Fruit

From Disciple to Apostle

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Scrabble

1 Corinthians 6:7-11

• It’s a mixed bag
• Sometimes you get a bad hand
• You need another letter
• Wise play will win the game
• Recognize cause and effect
• There are special spots on the board

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From Earthly to Eternal

John 15:18-19

John 17:13-19

1. From Mine to His
2. From Partier to Prepper
3. From Hostile to Hopeful

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Evolution: From Sovereign to Servant

1 John 2:6

1 Peter 2:21

1 Corinthians 11:1

1. From Sovereign to Servant
2. 1. Mark 10:35-45
   1. Romans 12:1
   2. Philippians 2:3-4
   3. Romans 5:6
3. From Chipotle to Manna
   1. John 13:3-5
   2. John 13:15
4. From Servant to Serving

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Catan

Philippians 2:1-8

Location, location, location

The dice

The trades

The seven

The robber

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Genesis 1:26-27

Genesis 5:3

John 13:15

Ephesians 4:22-24

Where do YOU need to grow?

Where do THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU need you to grow?

Where is GOD working to grow you?

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Surrender

Matthew 2:1-8, 13-16

• Give up the throne
• Hand over the crown
• Return the kingdom

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How to Get the Most Out of Christmas

Unto You

Luke 2:1-20

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born TO YOU…

• Christmas is FOR YOU
• Jesus came FOR YOU
• The gifts are FOR YOU
• It’s meant FOR YOU to share

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Thankful: Opportunity

Ephesians 5: 8-16

• The opportunity to grow
• The opportunity of tomorrow
• The opportunity of people
• The opportunity to have a full life

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Thankful: Peace

John 26:31-33

Peace: You have it!

• Be mindful of it
• Practice it
• Don’t sin!

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Costume Christianity

Colossians 3:5-14

• Decide who you want to be
• Take off the old self
• Put on the new self
• Match the look

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How to Get the Most Out of: The Holy Spirit

John 14:23-27

• Ask (What does God say about it?)
• • “Just because you’re not wrong, it doesn’t mean you’re right.”
• Listen
• Trust

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How to Get the Most Out of: The Bible

2 Timothy 3:10-17

Use it as it was intended, not as it suits you.

• The Bible was written for:
• • Teaching
  • Rebuking (turning on the light)
  • Correcting (change of course)
  • Training in righteousness (repetition, purpose)

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Amos 4:6-11

Examine It

Tend to It

Use It

Get Biblical

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Jeremiah 32: 30-33

Seek God daily

Step out in faith

Take time to worship

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The Holy Common

The journey of faith is one in which God is constantly pulling back the curtains of reality and giving us a view behind the veil.

Genesis 28:10-19

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Faith Seeker

How do you move in faith when you feel stuck, paralyzed?

Mark 2:1-12

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Faith Healer

Mark 2:1-12

The Doctor is in! But what do you do if you don't like His prescription? Join us as we explore Jesus' healing of a paralytic.

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Slaying Giants: Part 2

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Being Church means Supporting the community

We'll support one another when we belong to a community

Acts 2:42-47

What did “support” mean to the early church?

Why don’t we support one another?

How can we support one another?

• share resources
• share a meal
• share our labor
• share finances
• share our burdens

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Being Church is About Community

Acts 2:42-47

Why should we be in community?

• Self-sacrifice vs personal freedom
• Accountability vs. privacy.
• Relationship vs isolation

How do we develop and foster community?

• Breaking bread together
• Small Groups
• Church Events
• Life Events
• Serving

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Being Church is a Lifestyle

Acts 2:42-47

Making church a lifestyle takes devotion

Making church a lifestyle means every day

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Action

Love is only a word

1 Corinthians 13:13

What is Love

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love never fails

1 Corinthians 13:8

Romans 8:35, 37-39

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Showing it to THEM

Matthew 5: 43-48

Loving our enemies can change the world.

Love means humanizing them.

love means praying for them.

love means serving them.

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Cleaning Up The Mess

Matthew 5:21-24

It’s up to you to make it right.

• Apologize
• Forgive
• Show Grace

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Seizing Every Day

Ephesians 5:8-

“…making the most of every opportunity…”

• God does
• Don’t wait
• • For some special time
  • For another opportunity
  • For tomorrow
  • For someone special
  • For some special reason
  • To say it
  • To show it

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We Sometimes Need Correction

Matthew 5:43-48

In order to have 20/20 vision, sometimes we need our vision corrected.

We need corrective vision for our far sightedness (self image).

• You are forgiven
• You are wonderful
• God loves you
• You have a purpose
• You are part of his plan

We need corrective vision for our near-sightedness (image of others).

• There are no enemies
• Every enemy is an opportunity
• The team is “human beings”

We need corrective vision for our astigmatism (“wonky” image).

• Trust
• Optimism
• Justice
• Reward

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You Need Some Focus

Mark 8:22-26

Vision is nothing without focus

• You need the light to focus on the destination
  • Colossians 3:1-2
• You need to focus on the way
  • Hebrews 12:2
• You need to focus on your one area

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You Need Light

Matthew 6:22-23

In order to have 20/20 vision, you need light.

• You need the light to shine on your path
• You need light to shine into your darkness
• • Daniel 2:22
  • Hebrews 10:22
• You need light to shine through you.
• • Matthew 5:16

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Matthew 13:10-17

In order to have 20/20 vision:

You need open eyes

• What are your eyes closed to?
  • Where do you and God disagree?
  • Where is your mind already made up?
  • What do you avoid discussing?
• What do you hope to keep others’ eyes closed to?
• What do you hope to keep God’s eyes closed to?

Open your eyes to who god is

Open your eyes to what god wants for you and us

Open your eyes to your own Selfishness

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Another One Bites The Dust

Lamentations 3:22-23

“If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” - Jim Rohn

The new year is an opportunity for:

1. Another Chance
2. Another Heart
3. Another Life

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Joy To The World

Psalm 98; Luke 2:8-12

"Joy To The World" shows us what Christ can do in us.

We create Heart Space for King Jesus

So he can reign in us as savior

Jesus comes to make his blessings flow

And we experience the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love.

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The Lyrics of Christmas: Little Drummer Boy

Luke 2:8-20

The lyrics of "LIttle Drummer Boy" teach us about who we are

“I have no gift to bring that’s fit to give a king”

“Shall I play for you”

“Then he smiled at me. Me and my drum.”

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O Holy Night

Luke 2:1-7

What the song "O Holy Night" tells us about Christmas

• “O holy night”
• “It is the night of our dear savior’s birth”
• “Long lay the world in sin and error pining”
• “‘Til he appeared and the souls felt its worth”
• “For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn”
• “O night divine”

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Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:1-11

Our generosity declares our thankfulness

3 Mistakes People Make in Regard to Generosity

• Thinking it’s an option
• Thinking it’s only about money
• Thinking it doesn’t have to include money

3 Ways to Start Being Generous

• Realize you’ve freely received
• Find a place you can start
• Realize how rich Jesus has already made you

*BONUS*

3 Bonus Areas to Start Being Generous In

• Grace
• Forgiveness
• Praise

3 Areas to Start Being Stingy In

• Opinion
• Gossip
• Judgment/Critique

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Worship

Psalms 96

We thank God through the way we worship him

• Sing a New Song
• Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise
• Rejoice, be glad, resound, be jubilant, sing for joy

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I’m Going to Change

Ephesians 4:20-32

How to change yourself for God

Romans 2:4

If you want to affect change in your life:

Go on the hunt:

• Find the contradictions
• Find the comforts
• Find the crevices

Ditch the hiding places:

• Lose the epithets
• Leave the entourages
• Forget the excuses

Decide your destination:

• Make the choice
• Endure the challenge
• Begin the charge

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Remember Me

1 Corinthians 11:23-29

The Thanksgiving season reminds us to remember Christ

• Remember that he keeps his word
• Remember how deeply he loves us
• Remember the lengths he was willing to go
• Remember that he wants to be loved back
• Remember that he challenges us to do the same thing

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

1 Samuel 28:3-20

Our ghosts need to be exorcised

“Ghosts” that we deal with today:

• Ghosts of Past Mistakes
• Ghosts of Past Sins
• Ghosts of Past Hurts

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Demon Fodder: It Ain’t Magic

Acts 19:8-16

“You will receive power when you he Holy Spirit comes on you…” (Acts 1:8a)

If the power available to us isn’t just magic; isn’t just something we conjure up, what do we need to access it?

• The blood of Jesus (relationship)
• Eyes of faith
• The heart of a follower

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Missionaries from the Philippines share about their ministry.

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The Living Dead

What do we have in common with the living dead?

John 11:17-26; 38-44

Are you one of the “living dead?”

The grave no longer had power over the living dead. 

The living dead are a bit out of place. 

The living dead are singular in purpose.

The living dead are fearless

The living dead are virtually unstoppable.

Football Sunday

What does football say about our spiritual walk?

Colossians 3:12-14

Clothe yourselves

Stick to the Plan

Remember the Goal

One Life

Hebrews 9:24-28

You have one life

They have one life

We have limited opportunity

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One Encounter

Acts 9:1-19a

• God’s will
• God’s mission
• God's people

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One Reason - Part 2

Psalm 19:1-4

Science!

Evidences of a finely tuned universe designed for life on Earth:

The Sun

The Moon

The Earth

How many coincidences does it take to be something more?

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One Reason

1 Peter 3:8-15

• The Bible gives the best explanation of me
• The Bible provides the best explanation of reality
• The Bible is consistent in its explanation and philosophy

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Treasure Hunt

Matthew 13:44-46

• God is a Treasure

• You are a treasure

• “They” are are treasure

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Mexico Mission

Our Missionary Nicky Peña shares about her ministry in Mexico.

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The Lion King Speaks Spiritual

Special guest speaker Caitlin Martin

1. Galatians 2:20 - “You have forgotten who you are, and so have forgotten me.”
2. Colossians 3:1-3 - “You are more than what you have become.”
3. 1 Corinthians 12:27 - “You must take your place in the circle of life.” - 
4. John 14:26 - “You can either run from it or learn from it.”

Romans 8:26

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Fear Of Missing Out

Genesis 39:1-12

Sometimes we have a fear of missing out on things that weren’t actually designed for us to have or experience - temptation!

If you want to overcome temptation:

• Change your definition of “opportunity.”
• Recognize who the giver of the gift is.
• Trust God’s judgment.

What we should fear missing out on:

• Holiness
• His presence
• Heaven

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Be Thankful

Philippians 4:6-8

1. Worry about Nothing
2. 1. Matthew 6:34
   1. 1 Peter 5:7
3. Pray about everything
   1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
4. Thank God in all things

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Sunscreen

Deuteronomy 5:33 - 6:8

4 Common reasons we don’t wear sunscreen

1. It’s not convenient
2. We forgot
3. Vanity
4. It doesn’t feel good

3 Reasons we should wear sunscreen

1. Burns scars you
2. Ruins other joys
3. Invites death

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A Plan

Matthew 25:14-30

1. God resources everyone
2. God expects a return
3. There will be an accounting.

So what do we do?

1. Honor the general
2. Nurture the relationship
3. Take steps of faith

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 Purpose: Part II

John 13:1-7

1. Find it - John 13:3
2. Pursue it - John 5:19
3. Prioritize it - John 12:27-28
4. Live it - Luke 22:42

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Matthew 28:16-20

Purpose

John 13:1-7

Like Peter, sometimes we don’t realize what God is doing:

1. In our lives
2. With our lives
3. Through our lives

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Halfway There

Philippians 3:1

What did you start that’s fallen off?

Psalm 76:11

What should you have started?

Proverbs 22:3

What mid-course correction do you need to make?

Lamentations 3:40

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Pastor Ivan's journey and how to conquer feelings of inadequacy

- God does not call the qualified, but qualifies the called

- When you think you're unqualified, God comes through for you

Exodus 4:10-12

2nd Corinthians 3:5

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Christianity involves growth:

- in faith

- in maturity

- in Holiness

Colossians 2:6-15

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He is Risen

John 20:1-10

“He saw and believed.”

John 20:11-16

“If you have carried him away…”

John 21:15-17

“Do you love me?”

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Palm Sunday

John 12:12-15

“Jesus found a young donkey an sat on it…”

Matthew 21:1-3

“Jesus sent two of his disciples…”

Do you want to be part of Jesus’ story?

Luke 19:32-34

“The owners asked them…”

Are you willing to let Jesus use your treasure?”

Luke 19:35-36

“Some people spread their cloaks along the road…”

Are you willing to let Jesus trash your treasure?

Luke 19:37-40

“If they keep quiet the stones will cry out.”

Jesus doesn’t need you, he wants you.

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SPRING into Maturity

Luke 8:4-15

• Protect the seed
• Grow your roots
• Weed your heart

Make the Most of the Moment

Ephesians 5:15-17

• Don’t look back
• Look back to see forward
• Keep moving forward

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Matthew 15:1-20

• You are not meant to be a bad tree.
• You are meant to look good.
• You are meant to bear fruit.
• You are meant to be rooted in Christ.

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Spring

2 Peter 1:3-7

Allergies

• Different strokes for different folks

• The attractive nuisance.

• Develop some

Dormant Grass

• Dormant, not dead
• Dormant, not dead

Thick grass

• Try again
• Try it a different way

Time to weed

• How did it get this bad?
• Don’t let it get worse

• Don’t be overwhelmed.

Blooming flowers

• You were meant to shine

• Don’t stay a bud

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Joel 2:12-13

Even Now

Return to me

With all your heart

With fasting, mourning, and weeping

Share It

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

People who are loved are free to be generous people.

• We’re free to be generous with our time.
• We’re free to be generous with our blessings.
• We’re free to be generous with our love.

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Live Loved: Everyone's Invited

Matthew 22:1-10

His love for us is like a banquet

His love invites everyone.

God’s love is his grace

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Believe It

Luke 18:9-14

1. Don’t hide
2. Don’t stay
3. Don’t ask

Romans 8:37-39

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Live Loved: Accept It

John 3:16

• Accept that God Loves you like HE says he does.
• Stop living a defeated life
• Start taking control of your thoughts.

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Lose Weight

Philippians 3:1-14

Target your weight loss

• Forgive: their mistakes
• Confess: your mistakes
• Surrender: control to God

Watch your diet

• You are what you eat
• Everyone can’t eat the same things
• Not everything that tastes good is good for you.

Exercise

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Grow Stronger

John 14:1-12

If you want to grow stronger in your faith, you have to:

1. Put yourself in the right environment
2. Push yourself (beyond your limits)
3. Get a partner

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Work It Out

Philippians 1:27-2:13

• Have a plan
• Work out regularly and consistently
• Go all in
• Work hard

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Examine Yourself

Matthew 2:1-12

Are you in the faith:

• In the way you seek?
• In your surrender?
• In your worship?

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The Baby

Luke 1:26-38

• God wants us to love him like a mother loves her baby.
• God wants us like a baby wants it’s mother.
• God wants us to live like we’ve learn d something.

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The Shepherds

Luke 2:8-20

They had a sense of urgency

They were compelled to share

They glorified and praised God

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The Christ Story

Luke 1:5-25

• Identity
• Actions
• Plan

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What Are You Waiting For…

Isaiah 9:1-7

To be bold?

To make a change?

To extend an invitation?

The Story of Peter

Matthew 16:13-18

Luke 5:1-11

You don’t have to be holy, you just have to be willing.

Matthew 26:31-35

You will never become what Christ wants you to be until you surrender who you want to be.

John 21:1-3

God doesn’t accept resignations

John 21:4-7

Sometimes in order to move forward, you have to look backward.

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The Story of Abraham

Romans 4:16-18

3 things to note about Abraham:

• He wasn’t perfect
• He wasn’t perfect in his faith
• He’s referred to as the “father of faith.”

3 things to note about God because of Abraham:

• God used him anyway.
• God called him “friend”
• God honored Abraham’s faith

3 things to note about faith:

• Your faith doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be used.
• It doesn’t take much
• Faith begets faith

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Characters Welcome: The Wisdom of Solomon 

1 Kings 10-11

Embrace Financial Simplicity – Don’t chase after and hoard wealth.

Embrace relational simplicity – Don’t go chasing lust or relationships

Embrace Worship Simplicity – Don’t chase after false idols

God uses broken people to do great things

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Characters Welcome: The Disciples

Luke 22:14-27

3 things to note:

• The disciples didn’t get it.
• They didn’t get Him.
• They didn’t all agree with him.

3 things ANYONE can do:

• Be willing to change.
• Become more humble
• Serve

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The Story of Gideon

Judges 6:11-16

• Gideon’s arguments
• • “If the Lord is with us, why…?”
  • “How can I…?”
  • “I am the least…”
• The angel’s statements
• • “The Lord is with you…”
  • “…mighty warrior”
  • “Am I not sending you?”

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The Church and Mission

Matthew 16:13-18

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Living Sacrifice

Romans 12:1

Offering ourselves is our response

Offering ourselves takes effort

Offering ourselves is how we worship

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Remember

Exodus 17:8-16

• Write it down!
• Remember
• Moses built an altar

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Exodus 17:8-13

God is Like Wifi

John 15:1-8

We’re meant to be connected

Connection equals identity, purpose, fulfillment, joy, peace, life.

The stronger the connection…

… The better the experience will be.

Most of us live at the fringes.

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The Opportunity of Failure

2 Samuel 12:1-14

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Judges 2:7-13

If you want to grow in faith, you have to move from belief to experience.

1. Seek God Out
2. Put yourself in his hands
3. Do what he says to do

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Genesis 1:9-31

We tend to settle for good.

We try to create our own “very good.”

We pick apart God’s “very good.”

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Mexico Mission

Pastor Michael and Hannah share about their week on mission in Mexico and how God continually showed up in unexpected ways.

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Children's Ministry

Luke 18:15-16

It's about:

• Building a Foundation
• Being an Example
• Providing Training

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Weeds

Hebrews 12:1-3

A weed is just unwanted growth

Weeds are resilient

Even weeds can have flowers

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The Training

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Everyone who runs sets goals.

Everyone who runs trains.

Everyone who runs has to persevere

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Don’t Stop

Joshua 6:1-20

4 problems with following the Lord

• We struggle to see what God sees

• We struggle to understand his method

• It doesn’t always seem to be working.

• It doesn’t seem possible.

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The 2nd Half

Philippians 3:7-16

Grow up

Own up

Trade up

Level up

Step up

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The Half

Hebrews 12

What if I never started?

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Good stewardship:

• Acknowledges God
• Thanks God
• Worships God

Psalm 112

Generosity is a state of mind, not a bottom line.

Generosity hurts.

If you’re not generous with money, you’re not generous.

How can we know we’re not greedy?

Make sure we’re stewarding what God gives us the way that God asks.

Be willing to part with whatever God asks whenever he asks.

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Be rich toward God

Realizing “life does not consist in an abundance of possessions” frees us to be rich toward God

Realizing our money and resources aren’t really ours frees us to be rich toward God.

Stewardship: Truth & the Gospel

Matthew 28:18-20

Acts 1:8

We have to come up with our own philosophy of evangelism based on the Word.

Our philosophy of evangelism should start with a relationship.

Our philosophy of evangelism should include witness.

Our philosophy of evangelism should recognize that it’s God’s work. Not ours.

Be a steward when you Work
Colossians 3:23-24

Be a steward with your Sabbath
Exodus 20:8-10a
Mark 2:27

Be a steward with God Time
Psalm 119:16

Be a steward by your Service
1 Corinthians 12:18-20

Love and Relationships

Luke 6:27-38

Be a humble steward

Be a sincere steward

Be a sacrificial steward

An interview with Royal Stage founder Tammy Warta. Hear the purpose and vision behind this non-profit ministry that uses art and dance as a way to love and reach people for Christ.

Kyle and Kristin share their three year journey of sensing and resisting God's call. God was stirring in their hearts a vision that seemed much to risky to give up everything they had. Kristin confesses what it was like holding on to the familiar and the comfortable and how that created its own discomfort, especially when Kyle was ready to go much earlier on.

Matthew 8:23-27

Are our lives putting God to sleep?

What did we sign up for?

What’s keeping you up?

What kind of man is this?

Hear from Jordan and Ashley as they share their story of waking up from their spiritual apathy to embrace the calling that Jesus put on their lives. 

Matthew 22:15-22

If we want to accurately reflect the image of God, we have to be more concerned with God’s image than our own.

If we want to accurately reflect the image of God, we have to give our lives to God.

Believe It

Matthew 5:13-16

Matthew 16:13-18

Matthew 16:21-23

Jesus believed in his followers

Jesus believed in the church

Jesus believed in a mission that was more important than his life.

Matthew 5:1-12

“Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.”

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.”

“Blessed are the peacemakers.”

John 8:2-11

The law of Jesus’ life is love
Mercy, grace, and forgiveness are pillars of that love.
People matter more to Jesus than their mistakes
People didn’t have to agree with him to love them.

The Gospel was central to Jesus' life. Is it central to ours?

Matthew 4:18-25

Jesus Came to bring light to the darkness. He came to bring life.

John 3:16-21

Jesus made time for people's needs no matter what his other plans were.

Luke 4:38-40

Luke 9:10-11

Luke 9:37-39

Luke 11:37

Luke 17:11-14