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Convinced but Considerate

In this message we will continue to look into the topic of disputable matters, realizing this is much bigger than just the case of eating meat or not eating meat. Oftentimes there are many alternatives to a particular disputable matter and the Lord calls us to be convinced of our own course of action but considerate of others who follow a different course.  

 

Get What Matters

This is the first of several messages from Romans 14 addressing the topic of how to get along with others. In this week's message we will deal specifically with disputable matters. It is important for the follower of Jesus to focus on what matters and to refrain from making secondary issues too important. 

Wake Up Pt. 2 - Live in Light of the Times

This week we will continue with in our Practical Christianity series learning to live in light of the times. 

 

Wake Up

This week we will explore Paul’s call to wake up from slumber and live out an intentional gospel presence. 

 

Love: A Debt You Owe

Romans 13 opens with some key insights on vertical and then horizontal relationships. Over the last two weeks, we've looked at vertical relationships, those with an authority over us. The operative word for these relationships is submission. This week in Romans 13:8-10 we move to horizontal relationships, those we do life with. The operative word here is love. In this message we will look at what it means to have no debt except love. 

Authority: Right Response

This message is a continuation of last week's message on authority and submission. Submission is often key to the follower experiencing the power of God. In this message we look at how to respond to authorities that are good, bad and ugly. 

Authority

This message is the first of two on the topic of authority and the power of submission. This first message will dive into the whys for submission to authorities and will give several biblical examples of God's followers who submitted and how that was used by God. In this message we will see that submission to God and working under earthly authorities is a huge principle that is a common theme throughout the Bible. 

Transformative Presence

This week we will explore Paul’s practical insights in Romans 12 for the church to live with transformative impact in the world. 

Components of Well-Being, Pt. 2

In this message we will see that God has graced His people with motivational gifts. When you discover how God has gifted you and embrace and use this gifting then you experience living in the enablement of God. May God enlighten you to live in the grace of His gifting. 

 

Components of Biblical Well-Being

This message is the first of three from Romans 12 in which we will examine how we can experience and demonstrate inner spiritual fortitude. In this particular message we will see that two critical components of Biblical well-being are a lifestyle of worship and sober self-assessment. 

Jesus Return: Why, What and When

This last message in our "Pillars of Faith" series will focus on the return of Jesus. This is a big subject and in this message we will get just an overview, addressing three questions. Why does the return of Jesus matter? What will be the signs leading up to Jesus' return? And, When will Jesus return? 

Sin and Salvation

This week we will look at the cost and consequences of sin and the beauty of God’s grace and mercy that makes our salvation possible. 

Creation: Fact or Fiction part 2

In this second message on creation, we will see that there are great scientists who have also been great people of faith. "Smart" people can be Christ followers. In this message we will also get into what Genesis 1 says about creation and see that it makes a lot of sense. 

Creation: Fact or Fiction

In this second Pillar of the Faith message we will look into creation. We will see that God is revealed as Creator throughout the Bible.  We will also see that evolution, as an explanation for the origin of humans, takes just as much faith to believe as does special creation by God. In our times we need to turn to a Creator God Who knows best how we should do life. 

Pillars of the Faith: The Trinity

This week we will look at the Christian teaching of the doctrine of Trinity as we explore the implications of the this teaching for our daily lives. 

Esther: Obedience at Any Cost

In this final example in our series "It's Ordinary to be Extraordinary", Esther illustrates that God's people are to obey no matter what the cost. Like Esther we are "for such a time as this" followers of God who are called to follow no matter what may be the consequences. Her story should inspire us to new levels of obedience.

David: Personal Responsibility

This week we will be challenged to live courageously like Josiah. Josiah had the courage to live out a godly legacy and renew spiritual health in the lives of his people.

The Courage to Live Out a Godly LegacyThe Courage to Live Out a Godly Legacy

This week we will be challenged to live courageously like Josiah. Josiah had the courage to live out a godly legacy and renew spiritual health in the lives of his people.

Hezekiah: Great Exploits

Do you long for God to move mightily in your life? In this message we will see,  from the example of Hezekiah, how to do great exploits in our faith. 

Benaiah: Valiant Fighter

In this message we will look into what it means and how to be a "valiant fighter" for the cause of Jesus. We all have our own personal spiritual battles to engage in. Additionally, God's people are called to be courageous and engaged in the spiritual battles of our times.

Rechabites: Loyal Followers

This year's theme for our Sunday messages is "Deployed as Disciples". This week we begin a 6-week series, "Its Ordinary to be Extraordinary", looking at biblical examples of followers who illustrate big discipleship qualities for us to emulate. In this week's message we will see that the ordinary nomadic Rechabites were extraordinary in following their ancestor's instruction. God calls us to this kind of loyalty to His instructions.

FIGHT!

We have the armor, the weapons, and the people, now we need to fight for our families and homes.

Other Regions and Beyond

On this Pentecost Sunday we remember that God has called His people, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to be missionally minded. We are part of His movement to reach the whole world.

Live Sent

This week we will explore what it means to live as a sent people.

Battle Readiness, Pt 2

In this final message from Ephesians we will see that 3 words—sit, walk and stand—are useful in remembering some of the big ideas of this epistle. God has given us spiritual armor; understanding each piece and its function equips the follower to stand fast in their faith. 

Battle Readiness, Pt. 1

As we close out our study from Ephesians we are brought to the climactic thought that we are to put off living as though this physical world is all there is, and put on the spiritual armor of God and engage in the spiritual realm. In this first message of two, our focus is on the truth that we battle not flesh and blood but spiritual forces of evil. 

Redeemed Relationships: Family and Beyond

Part of the redemption that the follower of Jesus is to experience is the restoration of family relationships. But it doesn't end there, beyond family dynamics, it should affect all relationships. In this message we will learn some essentials for right relationship with God and how this is to be the model for training our children.

Redeemed Relationships

In Ephesians 5 Paul describes how the redemptive work of Jesus changes our relationships. We will look at three core components of redeemed relationships.

Choosing What is Best

Are you a Mary or a Martha? In this message from District Superintendent Wes Smith we will look at choosing to focus on what is Best.

Easter in Light of Jubilee

In this message we will see how understanding Jubilee in the Old Testament will grace us to understand and celebrate what we have as followers of the resurrected Jesus. It is a time of the Lord's favor, a time of liberation and restitution for the people of God!