Olive Branch Community Church - Weekend Messages http://obcc.church/ Olive Branch Community Church communications@obcc.church Olive Branch Community Church Olive Branch Community Church is located in Corona, CA -- Greg Harris is the Senior Pastor. For more information and resources, please visit OBCC.Church Search for The Rabbit Trail Podcast at OBCC for rabbit trails related to the weekend messages. Olive Branch Community Church is located in Corona, CA -- Greg Harris is the Senior Pastor. For more information and resources, please visit OBCC.Church Search for The Rabbit Trail Podcast at OBCC for rabbit trails related to the weekend messages. en © 2026 Olive Branch Community Church no 05. Taking Our Own Path Greg Harris <p>We often convince ourselves that our private choices only affect us, but Scripture tells a different story. Achan's decision impacted an entire community, revealing that sin never remains isolated. This week invites us to examine our own hearts and recognize how choosing our own way can keep us from experiencing all that God desires for us.</p><p><br></p> <p>We often convince ourselves that our private choices only affect us, but Scripture tells a different story. Achan's decision impacted an entire community, revealing that sin never remains isolated. This week invites us to examine our own hearts and recognize how choosing our own way can keep us from experiencing all that God desires for us.</p><p><br></p> We often convince ourselves that our private choices only affect us, but Scripture tells a different story. Achan's decision impacted an entire community, revealing that sin never remains isolated. This week invites us to examine our own hearts and recognize how choosing our own way can keep us from experiencing all that God desires for us.


]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2783 1 a0342bb001490c24f827b4c82369fa7f no 04. Path to Victory Greg Harris <p>God's instructions don't always make sense from our perspective. The victory at Jericho came through obedience before understanding, reminding us that faith often means trusting God even when His plan isn't what we expected. This week explores how lasting victory comes through surrender, not self-reliance.</p><p><br></p> <p>God's instructions don't always make sense from our perspective. The victory at Jericho came through obedience before understanding, reminding us that faith often means trusting God even when His plan isn't what we expected. This week explores how lasting victory comes through surrender, not self-reliance.</p><p><br></p> God's instructions don't always make sense from our perspective. The victory at Jericho came through obedience before understanding, reminding us that faith often means trusting God even when His plan isn't what we expected. This week explores how lasting victory comes through surrender, not self-reliance.


]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3093 2 045635c9ce65f738ab141a82535fab21 no 03. Remembering the Pathfinder Greg Harris <p>It's easy to forget God's faithfulness once the crisis has passed. Throughout Scripture, God's people paused to remember what He had done, strengthening their faith for what was ahead. This week encourages us to celebrate God's work in our lives through remembrance, baptism, and communion, allowing yesterday's faithfulness to build today's confidence.</p> <p>It's easy to forget God's faithfulness once the crisis has passed. Throughout Scripture, God's people paused to remember what He had done, strengthening their faith for what was ahead. This week encourages us to celebrate God's work in our lives through remembrance, baptism, and communion, allowing yesterday's faithfulness to build today's confidence.</p> It's easy to forget God's faithfulness once the crisis has passed. Throughout Scripture, God's people paused to remember what He had done, strengthening their faith for what was ahead. This week encourages us to celebrate God's work in our lives through remembrance, baptism, and communion, allowing yesterday's faithfulness to build today's confidence.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2657 3 e9946d06af5ef0434e5843cdbc9926b0 no 01. God Was Here First Brent Branchaud <p>Have you ever wondered if God is already working in a situation before you even arrive? Long before Joshua's spies entered Jericho, God had already begun preparing the way through Rahab. This week reminds us that God is always at work behind the scenes, inviting us to trust His timing and join what He is already doing in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and beyond.</p><p><br></p> <p>Have you ever wondered if God is already working in a situation before you even arrive? Long before Joshua's spies entered Jericho, God had already begun preparing the way through Rahab. This week reminds us that God is always at work behind the scenes, inviting us to trust His timing and join what He is already doing in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and beyond.</p><p><br></p> Have you ever wondered if God is already working in a situation before you even arrive? Long before Joshua's spies entered Jericho, God had already begun preparing the way through Rahab. This week reminds us that God is always at work behind the scenes, inviting us to trust His timing and join what He is already doing in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and beyond.


]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2726 4 dcd4083ff5c259f2873c365413003037 no 04. Take it Together Greg Harris <p>God never intended His mission to be accomplished alone. Taking the promise requires unity, sacrifice, leadership, and a willingness for everyone to do their part. As God's people worked together to enter the Promised Land, we are called to work together to bring the gospel to our neighborhoods, our communities, and the nations. This week concludes the series by reminding us that God's mission moves forward when His people move forward together.</p><p><br></p> <p>God never intended His mission to be accomplished alone. Taking the promise requires unity, sacrifice, leadership, and a willingness for everyone to do their part. As God's people worked together to enter the Promised Land, we are called to work together to bring the gospel to our neighborhoods, our communities, and the nations. This week concludes the series by reminding us that God's mission moves forward when His people move forward together.</p><p><br></p> God never intended His mission to be accomplished alone. Taking the promise requires unity, sacrifice, leadership, and a willingness for everyone to do their part. As God's people worked together to enter the Promised Land, we are called to work together to bring the gospel to our neighborhoods, our communities, and the nations. This week concludes the series by reminding us that God's mission moves forward when His people move forward together.


]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2759 5 dce4868ea682b1a47a031d139071e4f6 no 03. Take the Risk Greg Harris <p>What will it take to fulfill God's promise? It will take faith, and faith is often spelled R-I-S-K. God has given His people the mission of reaching the world, but too often fear keeps us standing still. This week examines the courage Joshua needed and challenges us to move beyond comfort, trust God's promises, and take the next step of faith wherever He is leading.</p><p><br></p> <p>What will it take to fulfill God's promise? It will take faith, and faith is often spelled R-I-S-K. God has given His people the mission of reaching the world, but too often fear keeps us standing still. This week examines the courage Joshua needed and challenges us to move beyond comfort, trust God's promises, and take the next step of faith wherever He is leading.</p><p><br></p> What will it take to fulfill God's promise? It will take faith, and faith is often spelled R-I-S-K. God has given His people the mission of reaching the world, but too often fear keeps us standing still. This week examines the courage Joshua needed and challenges us to move beyond comfort, trust God's promises, and take the next step of faith wherever He is leading.


]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2953 6 29fe832c8fb1d611a3d4d1be95ac6e73 no 02. Take the Lead Greg Harris <p>Who will lead the next generation to take the promise? Joshua succeeded because he trusted God's direction, embraced his calling, and remained faithful to God's Word. In the same way, God is raising up leaders today to make disciples, start groups, plant churches, and carry the gospel farther than ever before. This week explores what it means to step forward and answer God's call to lead.</p> <p>Who will lead the next generation to take the promise? Joshua succeeded because he trusted God's direction, embraced his calling, and remained faithful to God's Word. In the same way, God is raising up leaders today to make disciples, start groups, plant churches, and carry the gospel farther than ever before. This week explores what it means to step forward and answer God's call to lead.</p> Who will lead the next generation to take the promise? Joshua succeeded because he trusted God's direction, embraced his calling, and remained faithful to God's Word. In the same way, God is raising up leaders today to make disciples, start groups, plant churches, and carry the gospel farther than ever before. This week explores what it means to step forward and answer God's call to lead.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3093 7 8b5ad983af77cd6a3ea23bfa1886b3ef no 01. Take the Promise Greg Harris <p>Has God given our generation something to do? As Joshua was called to lead God's people into the Promised Land, we have been called to take the gospel to the world. God's promise to reach the nations is certain, but it requires His people to get up, move forward, and share the good news. This week challenges us to trust God's promise and take hold of the mission He has placed before us.</p> <p>Has God given our generation something to do? As Joshua was called to lead God's people into the Promised Land, we have been called to take the gospel to the world. God's promise to reach the nations is certain, but it requires His people to get up, move forward, and share the good news. This week challenges us to trust God's promise and take hold of the mission He has placed before us.</p> Has God given our generation something to do? As Joshua was called to lead God's people into the Promised Land, we have been called to take the gospel to the world. God's promise to reach the nations is certain, but it requires His people to get up, move forward, and share the good news. This week challenges us to trust God's promise and take hold of the mission He has placed before us.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2571 8 0c7cbea6a0d5d87562c52e7c323dab1c no 06. Exhortation: The Crowbar Greg Harris <p>Encouragement is more than just being nice. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is speak truth that challenges and lifts someone forward. This week focuses on how to motivate, support, and guide others with honesty and care, creating relationships where people grow rather than stay stuck.</p> <p>Encouragement is more than just being nice. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is speak truth that challenges and lifts someone forward. This week focuses on how to motivate, support, and guide others with honesty and care, creating relationships where people grow rather than stay stuck.</p> Encouragement is more than just being nice. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is speak truth that challenges and lifts someone forward. This week focuses on how to motivate, support, and guide others with honesty and care, creating relationships where people grow rather than stay stuck.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2813 9 ab15a79db9fe6dc476a0cb2246b00f0a no 05. Confrontation: The Nail Gun Greg Harris <p>There are moments when saying nothing does more harm than speaking up. Loving confrontation is not about winning an argument, but about helping someone grow. This message walks through how to have honest conversations with care, setting boundaries and addressing issues in a way that leads to growth rather than damage.</p> <p>There are moments when saying nothing does more harm than speaking up. Loving confrontation is not about winning an argument, but about helping someone grow. This message walks through how to have honest conversations with care, setting boundaries and addressing issues in a way that leads to growth rather than damage.</p> There are moments when saying nothing does more harm than speaking up. Loving confrontation is not about winning an argument, but about helping someone grow. This message walks through how to have honest conversations with care, setting boundaries and addressing issues in a way that leads to growth rather than damage.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2851 10 c030848637c8f31174fd88da8951bd4a no 04. Conflict: The Hammer Greg Harris <p>Conflict is unavoidable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Avoiding it often makes things worse, while reacting harshly can cause lasting damage. This week focuses on how to approach conflict in a healthy way—one that leads to resolution, clarity, and even stronger relationships instead of division.</p> <p>Conflict is unavoidable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Avoiding it often makes things worse, while reacting harshly can cause lasting damage. This week focuses on how to approach conflict in a healthy way—one that leads to resolution, clarity, and even stronger relationships instead of division.</p> Conflict is unavoidable, but how we handle it makes all the difference. Avoiding it often makes things worse, while reacting harshly can cause lasting damage. This week focuses on how to approach conflict in a healthy way—one that leads to resolution, clarity, and even stronger relationships instead of division.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2723 11 467369ab550312d44023a1cff29c10a4 no 03. Listening: The Stud Finder Greg Harris <p>Most of us think we’re good listeners, but often we’re just waiting for our turn to talk. Real listening takes effort, curiosity, and humility. This message explores how asking better questions and slowing down your responses can lead to deeper understanding, fewer misunderstandings, and stronger relationships in everyday life.</p> <p>Most of us think we’re good listeners, but often we’re just waiting for our turn to talk. Real listening takes effort, curiosity, and humility. This message explores how asking better questions and slowing down your responses can lead to deeper understanding, fewer misunderstandings, and stronger relationships in everyday life.</p> Most of us think we’re good listeners, but often we’re just waiting for our turn to talk. Real listening takes effort, curiosity, and humility. This message explores how asking better questions and slowing down your responses can lead to deeper understanding, fewer misunderstandings, and stronger relationships in everyday life.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2717 12 acd575b45501f291e9f7d6a242dea417 no 02. Mindset: The Power Supply Greg Harris <p>Two people can hear the same words and walk away with completely different interpretations. Why? Because mindset shapes how we listen. This week looks at how assumptions, past experiences, and internal dialogue affect communication, and how shifting your mindset can lead to clearer understanding and healthier responses in everyday interactions.</p> <p>Two people can hear the same words and walk away with completely different interpretations. Why? Because mindset shapes how we listen. This week looks at how assumptions, past experiences, and internal dialogue affect communication, and how shifting your mindset can lead to clearer understanding and healthier responses in everyday interactions.</p> Two people can hear the same words and walk away with completely different interpretations. Why? Because mindset shapes how we listen. This week looks at how assumptions, past experiences, and internal dialogue affect communication, and how shifting your mindset can lead to clearer understanding and healthier responses in everyday interactions.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2568 13 cd02702eabe71ea874ab873e41911b1e no 01. Words: The Power Tool Greg Harris Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2589 14 7d951fe05c25d06eed31d3769dcdad4e no 04. New Jerusalem Greg Harris <p>Most people imagine the future as something distant or unclear, but what if it is more real and more personal than we think? Not just a place, but a restored life where everything broken is made whole. This week, we will look at what it could mean to truly look forward to what is ahead and how that changes the way we live today.</p> <p>Most people imagine the future as something distant or unclear, but what if it is more real and more personal than we think? Not just a place, but a restored life where everything broken is made whole. This week, we will look at what it could mean to truly look forward to what is ahead and how that changes the way we live today.</p> Most people imagine the future as something distant or unclear, but what if it is more real and more personal than we think? Not just a place, but a restored life where everything broken is made whole. This week, we will look at what it could mean to truly look forward to what is ahead and how that changes the way we live today.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2866 15 4664f81662cd6f18d943b0da4141a088 no 03. Final Approach Matt Furby <p>We spend a lot of time chasing what we think will satisfy us. Success, comfort, experiences. Even the best moments do not last. What if there is something more lasting than anything we have experienced here? This week, we will explore the kind of future that does not fade and how it can reshape the way we live right now.</p> <p>We spend a lot of time chasing what we think will satisfy us. Success, comfort, experiences. Even the best moments do not last. What if there is something more lasting than anything we have experienced here? This week, we will explore the kind of future that does not fade and how it can reshape the way we live right now.</p> We spend a lot of time chasing what we think will satisfy us. Success, comfort, experiences. Even the best moments do not last. What if there is something more lasting than anything we have experienced here? This week, we will explore the kind of future that does not fade and how it can reshape the way we live right now.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2753 16 f86a5eb7cb54a0c84f9a7e3747adb68d no 02. The Valley Greg Harris <p>No one plans for the hard places in life, but we all end up there at some point. Pain, regret, loss, or distance from God can feel like a road we never meant to take. If you knew where your current path was leading, would you change direction? This week invites an honest look at where our choices take us and the opportunity to rethink the road ahead.</p> <p>No one plans for the hard places in life, but we all end up there at some point. Pain, regret, loss, or distance from God can feel like a road we never meant to take. If you knew where your current path was leading, would you change direction? This week invites an honest look at where our choices take us and the opportunity to rethink the road ahead.</p> No one plans for the hard places in life, but we all end up there at some point. Pain, regret, loss, or distance from God can feel like a road we never meant to take. If you knew where your current path was leading, would you change direction? This week invites an honest look at where our choices take us and the opportunity to rethink the road ahead.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2792 17 5c524221f6b03f3b6c06cc787177a5ee no 01. Layover Greg Harris <p>Life often feels like we are in between. Between where we have been and where we are going. We make plans, set goals, and try to make the most of our time, but there is always a sense that this is not the final destination. What if that feeling is pointing to something bigger? This week, we will talk about the in between and why how we live now matters more than we think.</p><p><br></p> <p>Life often feels like we are in between. Between where we have been and where we are going. We make plans, set goals, and try to make the most of our time, but there is always a sense that this is not the final destination. What if that feeling is pointing to something bigger? This week, we will talk about the in between and why how we live now matters more than we think.</p><p><br></p> Life often feels like we are in between. Between where we have been and where we are going. We make plans, set goals, and try to make the most of our time, but there is always a sense that this is not the final destination. What if that feeling is pointing to something bigger? This week, we will talk about the in between and why how we live now matters more than we think.


]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2619 18 dc7bcab33a362b8c3407b51287dfea97 no 08. T Minus 2-1-0 - The Victory of the King Greg Harris <p>What looked like the end was actually the beginning. This Easter message celebrates how Jesus’ resurrection changed history and still changes lives today. If you need hope, renewal, or a fresh start, this is the good news your heart has been waiting for.</p> <p>What looked like the end was actually the beginning. This Easter message celebrates how Jesus’ resurrection changed history and still changes lives today. If you need hope, renewal, or a fresh start, this is the good news your heart has been waiting for.</p> What looked like the end was actually the beginning. This Easter message celebrates how Jesus’ resurrection changed history and still changes lives today. If you need hope, renewal, or a fresh start, this is the good news your heart has been waiting for.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2768 19 07a71a22b408d866ed907f3fb46977e5 no 07. T Minus 2 - The Death of the King Greg Harris <p>This is the moment everything seems lost. As Jesus suffers and dies, we’re confronted with the depth of His love and what it cost to bring us life. This message speaks to anyone walking through grief, silence, or doubt — reminding us that God was working even in the darkest hour.</p> <p>This is the moment everything seems lost. As Jesus suffers and dies, we’re confronted with the depth of His love and what it cost to bring us life. This message speaks to anyone walking through grief, silence, or doubt — reminding us that God was working even in the darkest hour.</p> This is the moment everything seems lost. As Jesus suffers and dies, we’re confronted with the depth of His love and what it cost to bring us life. This message speaks to anyone walking through grief, silence, or doubt — reminding us that God was working even in the darkest hour.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2720 20 9bf0d83b054a860c68a3735c934631d0 no 06. T Minus 2 - The King Enthroned Drew Bryson <p>The world defines power one way, but Jesus shows us another. In this message we see how the cross — a symbol of shame — became the throne of love. If you’ve ever wondered what real strength and sacrifice look like, this week will reshape that picture.</p> <p>The world defines power one way, but Jesus shows us another. In this message we see how the cross — a symbol of shame — became the throne of love. If you’ve ever wondered what real strength and sacrifice look like, this week will reshape that picture.</p> The world defines power one way, but Jesus shows us another. In this message we see how the cross — a symbol of shame — became the throne of love. If you’ve ever wondered what real strength and sacrifice look like, this week will reshape that picture.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2165 21 d6ca4d766adffd9fd558743f3c7e8031 no 05. T Minus 2 - The Death Sentence Matt Furby <p>Fear, approval, and self-protection still shape decisions today just like they did then. This week explores how people chose safety over truth — and how we often wrestle with the same tension in our own lives. It’s a powerful invitation to trust God rather than our need for control.</p> <p>Fear, approval, and self-protection still shape decisions today just like they did then. This week explores how people chose safety over truth — and how we often wrestle with the same tension in our own lives. It’s a powerful invitation to trust God rather than our need for control.</p> Fear, approval, and self-protection still shape decisions today just like they did then. This week explores how people chose safety over truth — and how we often wrestle with the same tension in our own lives. It’s a powerful invitation to trust God rather than our need for control.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2317 22 3fcf4f490bc72a3f53ebb664e44897f1 no 04. T Minus 2 - Trials at Midnight Greg Harris <p>Pressure reveals what’s really inside us. As Jesus stands firm and Peter falters, we’re reminded how easy it is to compromise when fear takes over. This message speaks to anyone facing hard decisions, reminding us that we don’t have to face our trials alone.</p> <p>Pressure reveals what’s really inside us. As Jesus stands firm and Peter falters, we’re reminded how easy it is to compromise when fear takes over. This message speaks to anyone facing hard decisions, reminding us that we don’t have to face our trials alone.</p> Pressure reveals what’s really inside us. As Jesus stands firm and Peter falters, we’re reminded how easy it is to compromise when fear takes over. This message speaks to anyone facing hard decisions, reminding us that we don’t have to face our trials alone.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2565 23 6504452dbbeccaeb3607b38ddb7b8529 no 01. T Minus 4 - Tested Greg Harris <p>Sometimes the most important moments begin quietly. In this opening message, we’ll see how the countdown to the cross started in unexpected ways — and how God is often working in our lives even when we don’t recognize it yet. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small acts of faith matter, this message is for you.</p> <p>Sometimes the most important moments begin quietly. In this opening message, we’ll see how the countdown to the cross started in unexpected ways — and how God is often working in our lives even when we don’t recognize it yet. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small acts of faith matter, this message is for you.</p> Sometimes the most important moments begin quietly. In this opening message, we’ll see how the countdown to the cross started in unexpected ways — and how God is often working in our lives even when we don’t recognize it yet. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small acts of faith matter, this message is for you.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2490 24 3d7afbc515e3b05791bf0b2c1f696d9e no 06. The God of Resurrection Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2502 25 361e1a17bc31633646c78b8b19b4eecc no 05. The God of the Church Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2828 26 8d996af97b602e6e0ff98c5934873435 no 04. The God of Transformation Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2368 27 45398404d25ad562e8197a555349f49d no 03. The Saving God Greg Harris <p>Is Christianity built on inspiring myths, or is it grounded in real history?</p><p>In this sermon we confront one of the most important questions in religion today. Did these things actually happen, or are they symbolic stories meant to teach moral lessons? Unlike many belief systems that avoid historical claims, Christianity insists that its core events took place in real moments, involving real people, within recorded history.</p><p>Using the Apostles’ Creed as our guide, this message shows why Christianity anchors its faith in historical reality rather than mythology. The Creed names specific events and figures, including Pontius Pilate, to make a clear claim. This faith does not rest on ideas or feelings but on what God has done in history.</p><p>We examine why the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most firmly established events of the ancient world and why the resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. If Jesus did not rise, then Christianity collapses. If He did rise, then everything changes.</p><p>This sermon also explores how creation, the virgin birth, the resurrection, and the ascension are presented in Scripture as historical realities. These events form the foundation for Christian assurance, forgiveness of sin, and future hope. Salvation is not based on the strength of our belief but on the truth of what happened.</p><p>Christian faith is not about blind trust or personal preference. It is about receiving what God has already accomplished. If these events are true, then forgiveness is real, hope is secure, and new life is possible.</p> <p>Is Christianity built on inspiring myths, or is it grounded in real history?</p><p>In this sermon we confront one of the most important questions in religion today. Did these things actually happen, or are they symbolic stories meant to teach moral lessons? Unlike many belief systems that avoid historical claims, Christianity insists that its core events took place in real moments, involving real people, within recorded history.</p><p>Using the Apostles’ Creed as our guide, this message shows why Christianity anchors its faith in historical reality rather than mythology. The Creed names specific events and figures, including Pontius Pilate, to make a clear claim. This faith does not rest on ideas or feelings but on what God has done in history.</p><p>We examine why the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most firmly established events of the ancient world and why the resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. If Jesus did not rise, then Christianity collapses. If He did rise, then everything changes.</p><p>This sermon also explores how creation, the virgin birth, the resurrection, and the ascension are presented in Scripture as historical realities. These events form the foundation for Christian assurance, forgiveness of sin, and future hope. Salvation is not based on the strength of our belief but on the truth of what happened.</p><p>Christian faith is not about blind trust or personal preference. It is about receiving what God has already accomplished. If these events are true, then forgiveness is real, hope is secure, and new life is possible.</p> Is Christianity built on inspiring myths, or is it grounded in real history?

In this sermon we confront one of the most important questions in religion today. Did these things actually happen, or are they symbolic stories meant to teach moral lessons? Unlike many belief systems that avoid historical claims, Christianity insists that its core events took place in real moments, involving real people, within recorded history.

Using the Apostles’ Creed as our guide, this message shows why Christianity anchors its faith in historical reality rather than mythology. The Creed names specific events and figures, including Pontius Pilate, to make a clear claim. This faith does not rest on ideas or feelings but on what God has done in history.

We examine why the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most firmly established events of the ancient world and why the resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. If Jesus did not rise, then Christianity collapses. If He did rise, then everything changes.

This sermon also explores how creation, the virgin birth, the resurrection, and the ascension are presented in Scripture as historical realities. These events form the foundation for Christian assurance, forgiveness of sin, and future hope. Salvation is not based on the strength of our belief but on the truth of what happened.

Christian faith is not about blind trust or personal preference. It is about receiving what God has already accomplished. If these events are true, then forgiveness is real, hope is secure, and new life is possible.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2595 28 4116dd7af611fede6738be9ead485b77 no 02. The Triune God <p>The foundational belief is that God exists and everything that is made and can be made is made by him and through him. This means</p><p>·      This world belongs to God and we are it’s stewards</p><p>·      Our lives are created by God and we all are accountable to him.</p><p>·      That all people no matter who they worship are actually made by our God.</p><p>·      That God then is the ultimate source and reliable one of all creation, time, matter, identity, etc.</p> <p>The foundational belief is that God exists and everything that is made and can be made is made by him and through him. This means</p><p>·      This world belongs to God and we are it’s stewards</p><p>·      Our lives are created by God and we all are accountable to him.</p><p>·      That all people no matter who they worship are actually made by our God.</p><p>·      That God then is the ultimate source and reliable one of all creation, time, matter, identity, etc.</p> The foundational belief is that God exists and everything that is made and can be made is made by him and through him. This means

·      This world belongs to God and we are it’s stewards

·      Our lives are created by God and we all are accountable to him.

·      That all people no matter who they worship are actually made by our God.

·      That God then is the ultimate source and reliable one of all creation, time, matter, identity, etc.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2583 29 d7cc4c604eca79b5033057e7a6d0c5ce no 01. The Creator God <p>The foundational belief is that God exists and everything that is made and can be made is made by him and through him. This means</p><p>·      This world belongs to God and we are it’s stewards</p><p>·      Our lives are created by God and we all are accountable to him.</p><p>·      That all people no matter who they worship are actually made by our God.</p><p>·      That God then is the ultimate source and reliable one of all creation, time, matter, identity, etc.</p> <p>The foundational belief is that God exists and everything that is made and can be made is made by him and through him. This means</p><p>·      This world belongs to God and we are it’s stewards</p><p>·      Our lives are created by God and we all are accountable to him.</p><p>·      That all people no matter who they worship are actually made by our God.</p><p>·      That God then is the ultimate source and reliable one of all creation, time, matter, identity, etc.</p> The foundational belief is that God exists and everything that is made and can be made is made by him and through him. This means

·      This world belongs to God and we are it’s stewards

·      Our lives are created by God and we all are accountable to him.

·      That all people no matter who they worship are actually made by our God.

·      That God then is the ultimate source and reliable one of all creation, time, matter, identity, etc.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2592 30 62194aaa57165e351895dd25d23f5095 no 03. The Innkeeper Myth | A Christmas Story About Hospitality Greg Harris <p>At Christmas, we often blame the innkeeper for turning Mary and Joseph away. But what if that story isn’t quite right?</p><p>In this message, “Innkeeper,” we take a closer look at Luke 2:7 and uncover what the original language and first-century culture actually reveal. There was no cold-hearted innkeeper. No slammed door. No rejection.</p><p>Instead, Scripture points us toward something far more beautiful:</p><p>hospitality, family, and someone choosing to make space for Jesus.</p><p>Through a deeper look at the Greek words katalyma and topos, along with cultural context surrounding the census, we discover that Jesus was likely born in a family home, welcomed into shared space, warmth, and community.</p><p>This isn’t a story about rejection.</p><p>It’s a story about invitation.</p><p>And it challenges us with one powerful question:</p><p>Are we willing to make room for Jesus in our own lives?</p> <p>At Christmas, we often blame the innkeeper for turning Mary and Joseph away. But what if that story isn’t quite right?</p><p>In this message, “Innkeeper,” we take a closer look at Luke 2:7 and uncover what the original language and first-century culture actually reveal. There was no cold-hearted innkeeper. No slammed door. No rejection.</p><p>Instead, Scripture points us toward something far more beautiful:</p><p>hospitality, family, and someone choosing to make space for Jesus.</p><p>Through a deeper look at the Greek words katalyma and topos, along with cultural context surrounding the census, we discover that Jesus was likely born in a family home, welcomed into shared space, warmth, and community.</p><p>This isn’t a story about rejection.</p><p>It’s a story about invitation.</p><p>And it challenges us with one powerful question:</p><p>Are we willing to make room for Jesus in our own lives?</p> At Christmas, we often blame the innkeeper for turning Mary and Joseph away. But what if that story isn’t quite right?

In this message, “Innkeeper,” we take a closer look at Luke 2:7 and uncover what the original language and first-century culture actually reveal. There was no cold-hearted innkeeper. No slammed door. No rejection.

Instead, Scripture points us toward something far more beautiful:

hospitality, family, and someone choosing to make space for Jesus.

Through a deeper look at the Greek words katalyma and topos, along with cultural context surrounding the census, we discover that Jesus was likely born in a family home, welcomed into shared space, warmth, and community.

This isn’t a story about rejection.

It’s a story about invitation.

And it challenges us with one powerful question:

Are we willing to make room for Jesus in our own lives?

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2326 31 523bfb46e9b3c9648216abc99a4a1482 no 02. Three Kings at the Manger? Think Again. Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2631 32 6f0be1a06c07dda240220dd61ce2841b no 01. Jesus Not Born in 0 AD... Conspiracy or Perfect Timing? Greg Harris <p>Many people assume Jesus was born in the year 0, but the Bible never focuses on a precise date. Instead, it emphasizes something far more significant: timing. In this message, we explore why Jesus arrived when He did and how Scripture points to a very specific moment in history—when the Messiah could be clearly identified, when God’s redemptive plan could unfold, and when the world was uniquely prepared for His coming. From Daniel’s prophetic timeline to the conditions of the ancient world, this week uncovers why the birth of Jesus wasn’t a mistake in the calendar but the perfect moment in the fullness of time.</p> <p>Many people assume Jesus was born in the year 0, but the Bible never focuses on a precise date. Instead, it emphasizes something far more significant: timing. In this message, we explore why Jesus arrived when He did and how Scripture points to a very specific moment in history—when the Messiah could be clearly identified, when God’s redemptive plan could unfold, and when the world was uniquely prepared for His coming. From Daniel’s prophetic timeline to the conditions of the ancient world, this week uncovers why the birth of Jesus wasn’t a mistake in the calendar but the perfect moment in the fullness of time.</p> Many people assume Jesus was born in the year 0, but the Bible never focuses on a precise date. Instead, it emphasizes something far more significant: timing. In this message, we explore why Jesus arrived when He did and how Scripture points to a very specific moment in history—when the Messiah could be clearly identified, when God’s redemptive plan could unfold, and when the world was uniquely prepared for His coming. From Daniel’s prophetic timeline to the conditions of the ancient world, this week uncovers why the birth of Jesus wasn’t a mistake in the calendar but the perfect moment in the fullness of time.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2565 33 f640cf06234a6189e172db57b30ce2df no Survival Principle #6: Stay Alert Greg Harris <p>Jesus finishes His teaching with a challenge to stay awake. Not physically, but spiritually. This isn’t about paranoia or panic—it’s about being faithful when no one’s watching. This week encourages us to live with urgency, to notice what God is doing around us, and to be ready for the moment we see Him face to face.</p> <p>Jesus finishes His teaching with a challenge to stay awake. Not physically, but spiritually. This isn’t about paranoia or panic—it’s about being faithful when no one’s watching. This week encourages us to live with urgency, to notice what God is doing around us, and to be ready for the moment we see Him face to face.</p> Jesus finishes His teaching with a challenge to stay awake. Not physically, but spiritually. This isn’t about paranoia or panic—it’s about being faithful when no one’s watching. This week encourages us to live with urgency, to notice what God is doing around us, and to be ready for the moment we see Him face to face.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2944 34 aa10ad3e6c1e9a00b350c909f8991691 no Survival Principle #3: Expect Hardship Greg Harris <p>Following Jesus doesn’t mean we avoid difficulty. In fact, He told us to expect it. Whether it’s rejection, pressure, or pain, the key is not avoiding the storm—it’s staying faithful in it. This week is a reminder that we don’t face hard times alone. God strengthens us to endure, speak up, and keep going.</p> <p>Following Jesus doesn’t mean we avoid difficulty. In fact, He told us to expect it. Whether it’s rejection, pressure, or pain, the key is not avoiding the storm—it’s staying faithful in it. This week is a reminder that we don’t face hard times alone. God strengthens us to endure, speak up, and keep going.</p> Following Jesus doesn’t mean we avoid difficulty. In fact, He told us to expect it. Whether it’s rejection, pressure, or pain, the key is not avoiding the storm—it’s staying faithful in it. This week is a reminder that we don’t face hard times alone. God strengthens us to endure, speak up, and keep going.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2490 35 572d831717d17b0cd6303e7d688fdb16 no Survival Principle #1: Keep Your Head Greg Harris Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2356 36 eb10016e96fc8ef8858d7364566cfeca no 06. Renewing Your Vows Greg Harris <p>What do your wedding vows have to do with your relationship to money?</p><p>In this message, Pastor Greg closes our Married to Money series with a powerful reminder that contentment must be learned — and it begins with renewing our vows before God.</p><p>Just like in marriage, our promises about money often need to be refocused.</p><p>When we learn to be content in Christ, we find freedom from greed, joy in giving, and gratitude in what we already have.</p> <p>What do your wedding vows have to do with your relationship to money?</p><p>In this message, Pastor Greg closes our Married to Money series with a powerful reminder that contentment must be learned — and it begins with renewing our vows before God.</p><p>Just like in marriage, our promises about money often need to be refocused.</p><p>When we learn to be content in Christ, we find freedom from greed, joy in giving, and gratitude in what we already have.</p> What do your wedding vows have to do with your relationship to money?

In this message, Pastor Greg closes our Married to Money series with a powerful reminder that contentment must be learned — and it begins with renewing our vows before God.

Just like in marriage, our promises about money often need to be refocused.

When we learn to be content in Christ, we find freedom from greed, joy in giving, and gratitude in what we already have.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2257 37 8950b33a1e5861a64af2684678cc640f no 05. Growing Old Together Justin Ristow <p>What does your relationship with money reveal about your heart? In this message, Pastor Justin reminds us that the choices we make today with money shape our future. Learn biblical principles for saving wisely, trusting God daily, and living generously.</p><p><br></p><p>Through practical wisdom from Proverbs, Galatians, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, we’ll discover:</p><p>Why saving helps us prioritize the long-term over the short-term.</p><p>How to trust God daily instead of putting our hope in wealth.</p><p>The importance of accountability in financial decisions. </p><p>How generosity frees us and builds an eternal foundation.</p><p>Every dollar tells a story of what we believe and value. The question is: What story are you writing?</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re starting small, building healthy financial habits, or looking to grow in generosity, this message will equip you to spend wisely, trust God fully, and live with open hands.</p><p><br></p><p>Scriptures: Galatians 6:7, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 18:10-11, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Matthew 6:25-26, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:17-19</p> <p>What does your relationship with money reveal about your heart? In this message, Pastor Justin reminds us that the choices we make today with money shape our future. Learn biblical principles for saving wisely, trusting God daily, and living generously.</p><p><br></p><p>Through practical wisdom from Proverbs, Galatians, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, we’ll discover:</p><p>Why saving helps us prioritize the long-term over the short-term.</p><p>How to trust God daily instead of putting our hope in wealth.</p><p>The importance of accountability in financial decisions. </p><p>How generosity frees us and builds an eternal foundation.</p><p>Every dollar tells a story of what we believe and value. The question is: What story are you writing?</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re starting small, building healthy financial habits, or looking to grow in generosity, this message will equip you to spend wisely, trust God fully, and live with open hands.</p><p><br></p><p>Scriptures: Galatians 6:7, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 18:10-11, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Matthew 6:25-26, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:17-19</p> What does your relationship with money reveal about your heart? In this message, Pastor Justin reminds us that the choices we make today with money shape our future. Learn biblical principles for saving wisely, trusting God daily, and living generously.


Through practical wisdom from Proverbs, Galatians, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, we’ll discover:

Why saving helps us prioritize the long-term over the short-term.

How to trust God daily instead of putting our hope in wealth.

The importance of accountability in financial decisions.

How generosity frees us and builds an eternal foundation.

Every dollar tells a story of what we believe and value. The question is: What story are you writing?


Whether you’re starting small, building healthy financial habits, or looking to grow in generosity, this message will equip you to spend wisely, trust God fully, and live with open hands.


Scriptures: Galatians 6:7, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 18:10-11, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Matthew 6:25-26, 1 Timothy 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2305 38 cf9d242282fafac8e162ac1e1964c794 no 04. Fatal Attraction Greg Harris <p>Debt can look attractive at first—like a tool to get what we want now—but if we’re not careful, it can become a master that enslaves us. In this week’s message, Pastor Greg unpacks what Scripture says about money, debt, and generosity.</p><p><br></p><p>From Matthew 6:24 to Romans 13:8, we’re reminded that we can’t serve both God and money. Debt promises freedom but often leads to discontentment, anxiety, and missed opportunities to be generous. Yet God has a better way—using money as a tool for blessing, stewarding what He’s entrusted to us, and living with contentment.</p><p><br></p><p>Most importantly, we’re reminded of the greatest debt ever paid—our sin—completely forgiven through Jesus Christ. Because we’ve been forgiven much, we can love much.</p> <p>Debt can look attractive at first—like a tool to get what we want now—but if we’re not careful, it can become a master that enslaves us. In this week’s message, Pastor Greg unpacks what Scripture says about money, debt, and generosity.</p><p><br></p><p>From Matthew 6:24 to Romans 13:8, we’re reminded that we can’t serve both God and money. Debt promises freedom but often leads to discontentment, anxiety, and missed opportunities to be generous. Yet God has a better way—using money as a tool for blessing, stewarding what He’s entrusted to us, and living with contentment.</p><p><br></p><p>Most importantly, we’re reminded of the greatest debt ever paid—our sin—completely forgiven through Jesus Christ. Because we’ve been forgiven much, we can love much.</p> Debt can look attractive at first—like a tool to get what we want now—but if we’re not careful, it can become a master that enslaves us. In this week’s message, Pastor Greg unpacks what Scripture says about money, debt, and generosity.


From Matthew 6:24 to Romans 13:8, we’re reminded that we can’t serve both God and money. Debt promises freedom but often leads to discontentment, anxiety, and missed opportunities to be generous. Yet God has a better way—using money as a tool for blessing, stewarding what He’s entrusted to us, and living with contentment.


Most importantly, we’re reminded of the greatest debt ever paid—our sin—completely forgiven through Jesus Christ. Because we’ve been forgiven much, we can love much.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2589 39 b9c79aa76ae4e7b4017c9d457a7cd5b0 no 03. Love and Money Matt Furby <p>What is the nature of relationship with God and giving? How does money make us more like him?</p> <p>What is the nature of relationship with God and giving? How does money make us more like him?</p> What is the nature of relationship with God and giving? How does money make us more like him?

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2729 40 86b13634afa5b250dee398f2635251c0 no 02. DTR (Define the Relationship) Greg Harris <p>What does the relationship look like? Our relationship with money is one where we are blessed by God to use it in relationship with him. </p> <p>What does the relationship look like? Our relationship with money is one where we are blessed by God to use it in relationship with him. </p> What does the relationship look like? Our relationship with money is one where we are blessed by God to use it in relationship with him. 

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2756 41 56c3bf2e5586358408872cb1e6914f1a no 01. It's Complicated Greg Harris <p>HOW IS IT COMPLICATED? It’s all God’s, and he gave it to us to use. It’s enticing and sometimes not clear how he wants us to use it… just that it’s not mine, but it is…? It’s complicated like when you’re in a marriage.</p><p>This is a relationship, I don’t deal with money by myself, but with God.</p><p><br></p> <p>HOW IS IT COMPLICATED? It’s all God’s, and he gave it to us to use. It’s enticing and sometimes not clear how he wants us to use it… just that it’s not mine, but it is…? It’s complicated like when you’re in a marriage.</p><p>This is a relationship, I don’t deal with money by myself, but with God.</p><p><br></p> HOW IS IT COMPLICATED? It’s all God’s, and he gave it to us to use. It’s enticing and sometimes not clear how he wants us to use it… just that it’s not mine, but it is…? It’s complicated like when you’re in a marriage.

This is a relationship, I don’t deal with money by myself, but with God.


]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2610 42 a08651d4b52f9ba2e549497b12eedc1a no 06. Jesus vs. Schooling the Rest Greg Harris <p>Jesus is asked, “What’s the most important commandment?” and His answer changes everything. Love God with all that you are; and love others as yourself. But it doesn't stop at words. This week, we’re challenged to stop performing, stop pretending, and start offering our whole lives from a place of genuine love. Just like the widow, the most meaningful gifts come from the heart.</p> <p>Jesus is asked, “What’s the most important commandment?” and His answer changes everything. Love God with all that you are; and love others as yourself. But it doesn't stop at words. This week, we’re challenged to stop performing, stop pretending, and start offering our whole lives from a place of genuine love. Just like the widow, the most meaningful gifts come from the heart.</p> Jesus is asked, “What’s the most important commandment?” and His answer changes everything. Love God with all that you are; and love others as yourself. But it doesn't stop at words. This week, we’re challenged to stop performing, stop pretending, and start offering our whole lives from a place of genuine love. Just like the widow, the most meaningful gifts come from the heart.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2756 43 10b8ada3adbac0de6ed16c16f99cce94 no 05. Jesus vs. The Sadducees Greg Harris <p>The Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection, and their question reveals just how much they misunderstood God’s Word and His power. Jesus not only corrects their thinking—He shows us that what we believe about eternity changes how we live today. This week is a reminder to root our faith in truth and live with confident hope in the God of the living.</p> <p>The Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection, and their question reveals just how much they misunderstood God’s Word and His power. Jesus not only corrects their thinking—He shows us that what we believe about eternity changes how we live today. This week is a reminder to root our faith in truth and live with confident hope in the God of the living.</p> The Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection, and their question reveals just how much they misunderstood God’s Word and His power. Jesus not only corrects their thinking—He shows us that what we believe about eternity changes how we live today. This week is a reminder to root our faith in truth and live with confident hope in the God of the living.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2639 44 92ea2f91eec26f667a4a9c52b38ac9d2 no 04. Jesus vs. The Pharisees Brent Branchaud <p>The Pharisees set a trap, but Jesus doesn’t play their game. Instead, He calls them—and us—to a higher standard. While we may know what to give Caesar, the deeper question remains: what are we holding back from God? This week challenges us to move beyond appearances and offer our whole selves to the One who made us in His image.</p> <p>The Pharisees set a trap, but Jesus doesn’t play their game. Instead, He calls them—and us—to a higher standard. While we may know what to give Caesar, the deeper question remains: what are we holding back from God? This week challenges us to move beyond appearances and offer our whole selves to the One who made us in His image.</p> The Pharisees set a trap, but Jesus doesn’t play their game. Instead, He calls them—and us—to a higher standard. While we may know what to give Caesar, the deeper question remains: what are we holding back from God? This week challenges us to move beyond appearances and offer our whole selves to the One who made us in His image.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2469 45 574a1990c8c9658c721779f3ffa62a35 no 03. Jesus vs. The Sanhedrin Greg Harris <p>When the religious leaders question Jesus, He challenges them with a parable about a vineyard and its tenants. The message is clear. We often resist God's authority while still enjoying His blessings. But everything we have belongs to Him. This week is a call to live under God's authority and be faithful with what He has entrusted to us.</p> <p>When the religious leaders question Jesus, He challenges them with a parable about a vineyard and its tenants. The message is clear. We often resist God's authority while still enjoying His blessings. But everything we have belongs to Him. This week is a call to live under God's authority and be faithful with what He has entrusted to us.</p> When the religious leaders question Jesus, He challenges them with a parable about a vineyard and its tenants. The message is clear. We often resist God's authority while still enjoying His blessings. But everything we have belongs to Him. This week is a call to live under God's authority and be faithful with what He has entrusted to us.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2795 46 a8fc3a6b8c9dfd3d2336f1ba07ccf411 no 02. The Cursed Arena Greg Harris <p>Jesus walks into the temple—and flips the tables. Not just because of what He saw, but because of what was missing: prayer, fruit, and a heart for people. This week reminds us that we are now His temple, called to welcome others and to be rooted in prayer. If we want to bear real fruit, we can’t just look alive—we have to abide.</p> <p>Jesus walks into the temple—and flips the tables. Not just because of what He saw, but because of what was missing: prayer, fruit, and a heart for people. This week reminds us that we are now His temple, called to welcome others and to be rooted in prayer. If we want to bear real fruit, we can’t just look alive—we have to abide.</p> Jesus walks into the temple—and flips the tables. Not just because of what He saw, but because of what was missing: prayer, fruit, and a heart for people. This week reminds us that we are now His temple, called to welcome others and to be rooted in prayer. If we want to bear real fruit, we can’t just look alive—we have to abide.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2729 47 08a1645170051d8e0be39bb10822ee47 no 01. Triumphal Entry Greg Harris <p>Jesus enters—but not alone.</p><p>God chooses to work through ordinary people to bring His promises to life. When we respond with simple obedience, lives are changed, hearts are stirred, and worship breaks out. Jesus is still calling us to prepare the way, will you say yes?</p> <p>Jesus enters—but not alone.</p><p>God chooses to work through ordinary people to bring His promises to life. When we respond with simple obedience, lives are changed, hearts are stirred, and worship breaks out. Jesus is still calling us to prepare the way, will you say yes?</p> Jesus enters—but not alone.

God chooses to work through ordinary people to bring His promises to life. When we respond with simple obedience, lives are changed, hearts are stirred, and worship breaks out. Jesus is still calling us to prepare the way, will you say yes?

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2920 48 cdd1a14783582adc57f6db86eb66ea59 no 08. Son of David Matt Furby <p>Sometimes the most powerful prayer we can pray is simply, “Jesus, have mercy on me.” This week, we’re reminded that Jesus sees us, knows where we’ve come from, and invites us to ask boldly. When we truly see who He is—not just a good teacher, but the Savior—our response is clear: trust Him, follow Him, and let His mercy shape our next step.</p> <p>Sometimes the most powerful prayer we can pray is simply, “Jesus, have mercy on me.” This week, we’re reminded that Jesus sees us, knows where we’ve come from, and invites us to ask boldly. When we truly see who He is—not just a good teacher, but the Savior—our response is clear: trust Him, follow Him, and let His mercy shape our next step.</p> Sometimes the most powerful prayer we can pray is simply, “Jesus, have mercy on me.” This week, we’re reminded that Jesus sees us, knows where we’ve come from, and invites us to ask boldly. When we truly see who He is—not just a good teacher, but the Savior—our response is clear: trust Him, follow Him, and let His mercy shape our next step.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2992 49 ecba21b6c570712dbde60cfb65c72c41 no 06. Like a Child Greg Harris <p>Jesus welcomes the children and challenges a rich man—and in both moments, He reveals the same truth: God’s Kingdom belongs to the dependent. We can’t earn eternal life, but we can receive it like a child—through trust. This week is a call to bring our kids to Jesus and ourselves back to full dependence on Him—the only One who can truly fill us.</p> <p>Jesus welcomes the children and challenges a rich man—and in both moments, He reveals the same truth: God’s Kingdom belongs to the dependent. We can’t earn eternal life, but we can receive it like a child—through trust. This week is a call to bring our kids to Jesus and ourselves back to full dependence on Him—the only One who can truly fill us.</p> Jesus welcomes the children and challenges a rich man—and in both moments, He reveals the same truth: God’s Kingdom belongs to the dependent. We can’t earn eternal life, but we can receive it like a child—through trust. This week is a call to bring our kids to Jesus and ourselves back to full dependence on Him—the only One who can truly fill us.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2702 50 da386342f62084aee88da30b1efbe623 no 05. Dust & Divorce Greg Harris <p>The Pharisees tested Jesus with a question about divorce, but He pointed them back to God’s design for marriage—lifelong, united, and rooted in love. This week, Jesus challenges us to resist hard-heartedness and fight for our marriages with soft, surrendered hearts. His truth doesn’t avoid the hard stuff—it meets us in it.</p> <p>The Pharisees tested Jesus with a question about divorce, but He pointed them back to God’s design for marriage—lifelong, united, and rooted in love. This week, Jesus challenges us to resist hard-heartedness and fight for our marriages with soft, surrendered hearts. His truth doesn’t avoid the hard stuff—it meets us in it.</p> The Pharisees tested Jesus with a question about divorce, but He pointed them back to God’s design for marriage—lifelong, united, and rooted in love. This week, Jesus challenges us to resist hard-heartedness and fight for our marriages with soft, surrendered hearts. His truth doesn’t avoid the hard stuff—it meets us in it.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3013 51 af8ebc51b7733874ca3cda52cf3c2a30 no 04. Great & United Greg Harris <p>What makes someone great in God’s Kingdom? Not status—but servanthood. Not competition—but unity. This week, Jesus flips the script on power, pride, and success—and calls us to follow Him in humility, holiness, and peace with one another.</p> <p>What makes someone great in God’s Kingdom? Not status—but servanthood. Not competition—but unity. This week, Jesus flips the script on power, pride, and success—and calls us to follow Him in humility, holiness, and peace with one another.</p> What makes someone great in God’s Kingdom? Not status—but servanthood. Not competition—but unity. This week, Jesus flips the script on power, pride, and success—and calls us to follow Him in humility, holiness, and peace with one another.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1800 52 e7f9de8515798aa7db3372a318cd2c38 no 03. More Prayer Greg Harris <p>When the disciples can’t cast out a spirit, Jesus reminds them—and us—that power doesn’t come from ourselves, but from trust in Him. This week, we witness a desperate father cry out, “I believe; help my unbelief.” Victory doesn’t come from the strength of our faith, but from the One our faith is in. Prayer connects us to His power. Stay close. Trust deeply. Get covered in His dust.</p> <p>When the disciples can’t cast out a spirit, Jesus reminds them—and us—that power doesn’t come from ourselves, but from trust in Him. This week, we witness a desperate father cry out, “I believe; help my unbelief.” Victory doesn’t come from the strength of our faith, but from the One our faith is in. Prayer connects us to His power. Stay close. Trust deeply. Get covered in His dust.</p> When the disciples can’t cast out a spirit, Jesus reminds them—and us—that power doesn’t come from ourselves, but from trust in Him. This week, we witness a desperate father cry out, “I believe; help my unbelief.” Victory doesn’t come from the strength of our faith, but from the One our faith is in. Prayer connects us to His power. Stay close. Trust deeply. Get covered in His dust.

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2923 53 013a6e3ec943dad6340da8c7233dae22 no 02. Listen to Him Greg Harris <p>As Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, a voice from heaven makes it clear: “This is my Son. Listen to Him.” In a world full of noise, distractions, and opinions, we’re reminded that true transformation begins with listening to Jesus—because He is God, He fulfills the Law and the Prophets, and He brings the power of the Kingdom. This week we’ll explore how we can hear Him through His Word and respond in obedience and faith.</p> <p>As Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, a voice from heaven makes it clear: “This is my Son. Listen to Him.” In a world full of noise, distractions, and opinions, we’re reminded that true transformation begins with listening to Jesus—because He is God, He fulfills the Law and the Prophets, and He brings the power of the Kingdom. This week we’ll explore how we can hear Him through His Word and respond in obedience and faith.</p> As Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, a voice from heaven makes it clear: “This is my Son. Listen to Him.” In a world full of noise, distractions, and opinions, we’re reminded that true transformation begins with listening to Jesus—because He is God, He fulfills the Law and the Prophets, and He brings the power of the Kingdom. This week we’ll explore how we can hear Him through His Word and respond in obedience and faith.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2625 54 cf0dd5d1addfb35276bb0c1df08caba4 no 01. Messiah Greg Harris <p>Who do you say Jesus is? When Peter declares Him the Messiah, Jesus confirms the truth—but redefines what the Messiah came to do. Not a conquering king, but a suffering servant. This week challenges us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow—not leading our own lives, but surrendering to the One who gave His. Get close. Get covered in His dust.</p> <p>Who do you say Jesus is? When Peter declares Him the Messiah, Jesus confirms the truth—but redefines what the Messiah came to do. Not a conquering king, but a suffering servant. This week challenges us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow—not leading our own lives, but surrendering to the One who gave His. Get close. Get covered in His dust.</p> Who do you say Jesus is? When Peter declares Him the Messiah, Jesus confirms the truth—but redefines what the Messiah came to do. Not a conquering king, but a suffering servant. This week challenges us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow—not leading our own lives, but surrendering to the One who gave His. Get close. Get covered in His dust.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3040 55 76e43a8df2f045e7ab0f8c6b16e3a2c6 no 05. They Say, "I Want to Die" Greg Harris Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2407 56 ad684129065bfa14e2b1fd0e202e7b9c no 04. They Say, "I'm Gay" Matt Furby Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2887 57 a9b831dbd1575d1ef06912a4dd461095 no 02. They Say, "I'm Pregnant" Greg Harris Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2753 58 8e98d3480f65afb4c779ccc94523ab6c no 01. Ground Rules for Convos Greg Harris Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2601 59 dbedbf166a46a69f6527dbf518dbd85c no 06. Easter: When Jesus Changed My Life Greg Harris Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2377 60 2ff2b618b63db9411867d89d2bc04584 no Good Friday: When I Was Afraid of a Teenage Girl Greg Harris Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2481 61 8cbc6cd28253e3f13c50a0d8e0bc8723 no 05. When I Asked Jesus to Give Me a Bath Greg Harris Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2135 62 056e513498bccff27702dc724c4ad4e1 no 04. When I Paid Jesus' Taxes Matt Furby Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2744 63 96e9e903860aec4fccd65925791075e7 no 03. When Jesus Called Me Satan Greg Harris Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2890 64 4753fc04686c9a67631fe3886b804d99 no 02. When Jesus Saved Me from Drowning Justin Ristow Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2054 65 694e148e7008548bc393847ddbabbc93 no 01. When My Dreams Came True and I Walked Away Greg Harris Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2496 66 ecddbd88c02a41e9d13def8fc6c7cbed no 04. Keep Pushing On Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2296 67 0e64a46e76607fc2262b2fdcbc29a47c no 03. In Sharing Christ Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3010 68 b4f31d24ee23c5e1bab1812c489c626d no 02. In Living Christ Greg Harris <p>As we step into the new year, we’re excited to begin a new series, What’s Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there’s a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What’s one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?</p> <p>As we step into the new year, we’re excited to begin a new series, What’s Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there’s a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What’s one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?</p> As we step into the new year, we’re excited to begin a new series, What’s Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there’s a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What’s one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2950 69 5dcf8df90cc3c9dd77ccf6d73baad902 no 01. In Loving Christ Greg Harris <p>As we step into the new year, we’re excited to begin a new series, What’s Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there’s a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What’s one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?</p> <p>As we step into the new year, we’re excited to begin a new series, What’s Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there’s a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What’s one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?</p> As we step into the new year, we’re excited to begin a new series, What’s Your Next? This particular message focuses on Loving Christ. In every season, there’s a next step to grow deeper in faith—whether through the Bible, worship, prayer, or praise. Take a moment to reflect: What’s one intentional step you can take this year to grow closer to Christ?

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2759 70 e579c716daf2c3050bed0715f476215c no 04. The Practice of Worship Greg Harris Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1015 71 b95df9e7d913294103e59db07240df8f no 03. The Practice of Expectation Greg Harris Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3780 72 3f03e7358bbfaf825e6bb8812ccf7f32 no 02. The Practice of Wonder Matt Furby <p>Looking at the experiences of the shepherds and Mary, and their responses to all that was going on, we are reminded of how a sense of wonder can change everything for us, both internally and externally. </p> <p>Looking at the experiences of the shepherds and Mary, and their responses to all that was going on, we are reminded of how a sense of wonder can change everything for us, both internally and externally. </p> Looking at the experiences of the shepherds and Mary, and their responses to all that was going on, we are reminded of how a sense of wonder can change everything for us, both internally and externally. 

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2777 73 eeae8e7b9fdeb2f028c4c667069d53e3 no 01. The Practice of Surrender Greg Harris Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3544 74 2fb61c542d4e68a4b339af8e0287bbaf no 06. Dangerous Assumptions Greg Harris Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2523 75 e066ec66fa8a24dc8313b163363dd2c1 no 05. Near Enough to Touch Ricky Gonzales Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2541 76 ed0954e196779e7201d4459c94cbc65f no 04. A Fearful Power Greg Harris Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2627 77 47eadeac3f4471bc7c5bb68d4530a745 no 03. The Light & The Seeds Stephan Oldham Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1997 78 bcd15e029fe39b8e1975648953ab5dc6 no 02. A Magnetic Story Greg Harris Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2824 79 93848cccb22c9385d7c37aa4a5959cba no 01. Push & Pull Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2831 80 462b3fc252dbe87e9c8fc7703cded655 no 06. How to Keep Friends Greg Harris <p>Learn how to maintain close friendships by overcoming fear of hurt, growing your social circles, relying on Christ's grace, and investing time and conversation into relationships. Discover practical steps to deepen and sustain meaningful connections despite challenges.</p> <p>Learn how to maintain close friendships by overcoming fear of hurt, growing your social circles, relying on Christ's grace, and investing time and conversation into relationships. Discover practical steps to deepen and sustain meaningful connections despite challenges.</p> Learn how to maintain close friendships by overcoming fear of hurt, growing your social circles, relying on Christ's grace, and investing time and conversation into relationships. Discover practical steps to deepen and sustain meaningful connections despite challenges.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2959 81 7e1a66bcc3c92d74e3aca5db2ee582a1 no 05. How to Lose your Friends Greg Harris <p>Learn how to end harmful friendships, create boundaries when needed, and mourn necessary losses. This message also highlights how closing certain relationships can lead to personal growth and new connections.</p> <p>Learn how to end harmful friendships, create boundaries when needed, and mourn necessary losses. This message also highlights how closing certain relationships can lead to personal growth and new connections.</p> Learn how to end harmful friendships, create boundaries when needed, and mourn necessary losses. This message also highlights how closing certain relationships can lead to personal growth and new connections.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2911 82 6ff91b18109fdad1d71c6cc0070bea74 no 04. How to Talk as Friends Greg Harris <p>Discover how to build deeper friendships through meaningful conversations, sharing your thoughts, emotions, and spiritual journey, while speaking truth in love and encouraging one another as Christ did.</p> <p>Discover how to build deeper friendships through meaningful conversations, sharing your thoughts, emotions, and spiritual journey, while speaking truth in love and encouraging one another as Christ did.</p> Discover how to build deeper friendships through meaningful conversations, sharing your thoughts, emotions, and spiritual journey, while speaking truth in love and encouraging one another as Christ did.

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3007 83 ac6c4c4408eb5a5364d12cb1dca1b54c no 03. How to Commit as Friends Greg Harris <p>Learn how to deepen your friendships by committing intentionally, embracing the awkwardness of defining relationships, and understanding the nature of true, godly friendship.</p> <p>Learn how to deepen your friendships by committing intentionally, embracing the awkwardness of defining relationships, and understanding the nature of true, godly friendship.</p> Learn how to deepen your friendships by committing intentionally, embracing the awkwardness of defining relationships, and understanding the nature of true, godly friendship.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2995 84 1a99df21d1ecb5ee45beb710ce702d1e no 02. How to Make Friends Greg Harris <p>As always, there are important truths in the Bible. This message focuses on how to make friends and practicing vulnerability the right way with the right people </p> <p>As always, there are important truths in the Bible. This message focuses on how to make friends and practicing vulnerability the right way with the right people </p> As always, there are important truths in the Bible. This message focuses on how to make friends and practicing vulnerability the right way with the right people

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2496 85 d662244c9b2ab0cfd773c7b557ff8faa no 01. What is a Friend? Greg Harris <p>Discover how to break free from the cycle of loneliness as we explore the profound impact of true, life-giving friendships designed by God. Learn why we're not meant to face life alone and how embracing genuine connections can transform your life.</p> <p>Discover how to break free from the cycle of loneliness as we explore the profound impact of true, life-giving friendships designed by God. Learn why we're not meant to face life alone and how embracing genuine connections can transform your life.</p> Discover how to break free from the cycle of loneliness as we explore the profound impact of true, life-giving friendships designed by God. Learn why we're not meant to face life alone and how embracing genuine connections can transform your life.

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2532 86 dbceae441e93450fbf8b9514d97fd7a6 no 06. Resisting Suffering’s Source Greg Harris <p>Learn how to be ready to fight the spiritual battles.</p> <p>Learn how to be ready to fight the spiritual battles.</p> Learn how to be ready to fight the spiritual battles.

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2657 87 4cf26f2c854dc24712ca9ad4dbe3049e no 05. Leading through Suffering Justin Ristow <p>The church can face anything when it’s filled with leaders who adopt the attitude of Jesus, followers who accept their authority, and when both exhibit a spirit of humility. </p> <p>The church can face anything when it’s filled with leaders who adopt the attitude of Jesus, followers who accept their authority, and when both exhibit a spirit of humility. </p> The church can face anything when it’s filled with leaders who adopt the attitude of Jesus, followers who accept their authority, and when both exhibit a spirit of humility. 

]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2299 88 98176e8c09c71f6c75797a31ec616745 no 04. Suffering Reimagined Jack Jones <p>When we think of suffering, often we think of pain and hurt. Let's look at how to expect, prepare, and accept four important truths about suffering that equip us with a different mindset. Hear how suffering produces joy, blessings and more. </p> <p>When we think of suffering, often we think of pain and hurt. Let's look at how to expect, prepare, and accept four important truths about suffering that equip us with a different mindset. Hear how suffering produces joy, blessings and more. </p> When we think of suffering, often we think of pain and hurt. Let's look at how to expect, prepare, and accept four important truths about suffering that equip us with a different mindset. Hear how suffering produces joy, blessings and more.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2108 89 e3d08c9a9fc15d7b79ee4293307ea1b3 no 03. Keeping Eternal Perspective Matt Furby <p>Last week we learned that suffering can be a sign of victory for Christ. But how do we keep suffering over and over for Him? Peter gives us a final summary in this section.</p> <p>Last week we learned that suffering can be a sign of victory for Christ. But how do we keep suffering over and over for Him? Peter gives us a final summary in this section.</p> Last week we learned that suffering can be a sign of victory for Christ. But how do we keep suffering over and over for Him? Peter gives us a final summary in this section.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2720 90 6dc69be984b73d6c5c2bd3e3ab312f70 no 02. The Sign of Suffering Greg Harris <p>What is sin? How are you sinning? Why are some convicted with sin and others aren't? How are we to reflect in God's image?</p> <p>What is sin? How are you sinning? Why are some convicted with sin and others aren't? How are we to reflect in God's image?</p> What is sin? How are you sinning? Why are some convicted with sin and others aren't? How are we to reflect in God's image?

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2932 91 91096e9120c86dd50d8279aafca91d51 no 01. Do Not Give Up on Good Greg Harris <p>We're back in the book of 1 Peter and we will finish it in this series of messages. In 1 Peter 3:13-17 he calls his readers to not give up on their passion for the good, and it's for a very good reason.</p> <p>We're back in the book of 1 Peter and we will finish it in this series of messages. In 1 Peter 3:13-17 he calls his readers to not give up on their passion for the good, and it's for a very good reason.</p> We're back in the book of 1 Peter and we will finish it in this series of messages. In 1 Peter 3:13-17 he calls his readers to not give up on their passion for the good, and it's for a very good reason.

]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2980 92 2ad4256cf8550fa55ce9df72df3d1ec0 no 06. The King of Kings Greg Harris <p>Who really can follow Jesus? Many people think they've got that question figured out! The truth might be obvious, but is your faith obvious?</p> <p>Who really can follow Jesus? Many people think they've got that question figured out! The truth might be obvious, but is your faith obvious?</p> Who really can follow Jesus? Many people think they've got that question figured out! The truth might be obvious, but is your faith obvious?

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2923 93 fd0da2e737d3cc7c86356dd793efd7c8 no 05. The Giver of the Rest Greg Harris <p>In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of rest, but God has given us a special day for just that—the Sabbath. What does it mean for us as Christians? Are we free to spend it however we choose?</p> <p>In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of rest, but God has given us a special day for just that—the Sabbath. What does it mean for us as Christians? Are we free to spend it however we choose?</p> In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of rest, but God has given us a special day for just that—the Sabbath. What does it mean for us as Christians? Are we free to spend it however we choose?

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2407 94 3e8e5699995af0a3191b80b99cd3af52 no 04. Follow in the New Way Greg Harris <p>Another way to spend time with God is by fasting. Romans 12:1 says, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. This is powerful! You can turn a basic need into a desire for the Lord! Learn how this Sunday, Pastor Greg continues the series, Follow Who?: Follow in the New Way.</p> <p>Another way to spend time with God is by fasting. Romans 12:1 says, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. This is powerful! You can turn a basic need into a desire for the Lord! Learn how this Sunday, Pastor Greg continues the series, Follow Who?: Follow in the New Way.</p> Another way to spend time with God is by fasting. Romans 12:1 says, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. This is powerful! You can turn a basic need into a desire for the Lord! Learn how this Sunday, Pastor Greg continues the series, Follow Who?: Follow in the New Way.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2389 95 0371732717df4de2544c1feacf21a2e3 no 03. Jesus the Healer Greg Harris <p>We have been learning who the one we follow really is in the the Gospel of Mark. In this message we see Jesus as a healer, one who does miracles. This is much deeper than what it looks like on the surface.</p> <p>We have been learning who the one we follow really is in the the Gospel of Mark. In this message we see Jesus as a healer, one who does miracles. This is much deeper than what it looks like on the surface.</p> We have been learning who the one we follow really is in the the Gospel of Mark. In this message we see Jesus as a healer, one who does miracles. This is much deeper than what it looks like on the surface.

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2720 96 cebc96329f49fece177140ed969e00a7 no 02. The Fisher of Men Jack Jones <p>Elder Jack Jones inspires us to reflect on our faith journey. Are we truly following Jesus by fully placing our confidence in Him, or are there signs that our faith might be wavering?</p> <p>Elder Jack Jones inspires us to reflect on our faith journey. Are we truly following Jesus by fully placing our confidence in Him, or are there signs that our faith might be wavering?</p> Elder Jack Jones inspires us to reflect on our faith journey. Are we truly following Jesus by fully placing our confidence in Him, or are there signs that our faith might be wavering?

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2150 97 dde606a84f63313e0dae141410d24e83 no 01. Who is Jesus? Jack Jones <p>Jesus is: __insert the blank___</p><p>Learn who Jesus is as our Savior, the chosen one, promise keeper, all powerful, perfect, and more. He is omniscient.</p> <p>Jesus is: __insert the blank___</p><p>Learn who Jesus is as our Savior, the chosen one, promise keeper, all powerful, perfect, and more. He is omniscient.</p> Jesus is: __insert the blank___

Learn who Jesus is as our Savior, the chosen one, promise keeper, all powerful, perfect, and more. He is omniscient.

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1965 98 a138db2224b7baa10facedd17ed657da no 04. Vital Foundation Greg Harris <p>Every structure needs a strong foundation. In the vital family a foundation is built when we hear and do the words of Jesus. We look at that in this conclusion of this series.</p> <p>Every structure needs a strong foundation. In the vital family a foundation is built when we hear and do the words of Jesus. We look at that in this conclusion of this series.</p> Every structure needs a strong foundation. In the vital family a foundation is built when we hear and do the words of Jesus. We look at that in this conclusion of this series.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3132 99 03d917acf7584b40cf1b0cc646e67091 no 03. Vital Guides Greg Harris <p>We don't learn everything on our own. We've all had people in our lives showing us the way—some good, some not so much. So, in the vital family, how do we choose others to guide us well and how do we guide others well?</p> <p>We don't learn everything on our own. We've all had people in our lives showing us the way—some good, some not so much. So, in the vital family, how do we choose others to guide us well and how do we guide others well?</p> We don't learn everything on our own. We've all had people in our lives showing us the way—some good, some not so much. So, in the vital family, how do we choose others to guide us well and how do we guide others well?

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2410 100 a4916f5af7e6b3222c7d8a9c4a41c45d no 02. Vital Family Participation Greg Harris <p>In our culture it's easy to treat church as something we just consume, like we do an amusement park, a concert, or a movie. Just another thing on our list that we "do." But what is that teaching the next generation?</p> <p>In our culture it's easy to treat church as something we just consume, like we do an amusement park, a concert, or a movie. Just another thing on our list that we "do." But what is that teaching the next generation?</p> In our culture it's easy to treat church as something we just consume, like we do an amusement park, a concert, or a movie. Just another thing on our list that we "do." But what is that teaching the next generation?

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2636 101 a08dc0ebd4163692ceea28ae5fc532ca no 01. Vital Influence Greg Harris <p>In this new sermon series, Vital Family, we'll learn what one thing can lead to more satisfaction with your life, increased health, better marriages, and your children being less anxious, depressed, and lonely.</p> <p>In this new sermon series, Vital Family, we'll learn what one thing can lead to more satisfaction with your life, increased health, better marriages, and your children being less anxious, depressed, and lonely.</p> In this new sermon series, Vital Family, we'll learn what one thing can lead to more satisfaction with your life, increased health, better marriages, and your children being less anxious, depressed, and lonely.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2860 102 bf2c8d39b338b76ede3e68a4f1584d02 no Added Assumption: Money Greg Harris <p>Here's a bonus assumption to add to our last series on assumptions people have about Christianity: that churches are all about money. Let's see what God's word has to say about it.</p> <p>Here's a bonus assumption to add to our last series on assumptions people have about Christianity: that churches are all about money. Let's see what God's word has to say about it.</p> Here's a bonus assumption to add to our last series on assumptions people have about Christianity: that churches are all about money. Let's see what God's word has to say about it.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2753 103 fba6e62991c1b3cdf4d1c44d92e24c00 no 05. It's About Being A Better Person Greg Harris <p>Some people think Christianity is just another self-improvement movement but Jesus says self-improvement isn't enough. How can we truly be helped?</p> <p>Some people think Christianity is just another self-improvement movement but Jesus says self-improvement isn't enough. How can we truly be helped?</p> Some people think Christianity is just another self-improvement movement but Jesus says self-improvement isn't enough. How can we truly be helped?

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2239 104 372c1aa408c2efa52c3b79dbff51e0de no 04. Just About Conservative Politics Greg Harris <p>Not everything has to be political, but a lot of people think Christianity is just about conservative politics. Is Christianity just about being on the right, politically? </p> <p>Not everything has to be political, but a lot of people think Christianity is just about conservative politics. Is Christianity just about being on the right, politically? </p> Not everything has to be political, but a lot of people think Christianity is just about conservative politics. Is Christianity just about being on the right, politically?

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2380 105 f7364f7007f03abd44e99cbc61060232 no 03. It's About Hate Greg Harris <p>In this message we look at the assumption that Christianity hates... (fill in the blank). Yet, God's word clearly tells us we're to love all people. Let's unpack these 2 disparate views and learn what to do about the huge gap between them.</p> <p>In this message we look at the assumption that Christianity hates... (fill in the blank). Yet, God's word clearly tells us we're to love all people. Let's unpack these 2 disparate views and learn what to do about the huge gap between them.</p> In this message we look at the assumption that Christianity hates... (fill in the blank). Yet, God's word clearly tells us we're to love all people. Let's unpack these 2 disparate views and learn what to do about the huge gap between them.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2795 106 86c2c24ed5dd0af1c6807d731fe92544 no 01. Just Going to Heaven Greg Harris <p>Christianity is all about going to heaven, right? That's what a lot of people think. But if that's true, why are we celebrating a resurrection on Easter?</p> <p>Christianity is all about going to heaven, right? That's what a lot of people think. But if that's true, why are we celebrating a resurrection on Easter?</p> Christianity is all about going to heaven, right? That's what a lot of people think. But if that's true, why are we celebrating a resurrection on Easter?

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2254 107 d7a92f66cf4db4f6341b934600862482 no 05. Together Nick Hershey <p>In this concluding message of this series in 1 Peter, he challenges us to relate to one another in the Church so that the world can't help but see we are different.</p> <p>In this concluding message of this series in 1 Peter, he challenges us to relate to one another in the Church so that the world can't help but see we are different.</p> In this concluding message of this series in 1 Peter, he challenges us to relate to one another in the Church so that the world can't help but see we are different.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2660 108 abb2231dbb27a2489ce26294412a4658 no 04. A Family in Contrast Greg Harris <p>It is so easy to end up in a loveless marriage, or divorced and moving on. Is there hope for a marriage that is difficult? Is there hope if you are married to an unbeliever? Let's see what God teaches about living in contrast to the world in our marriages.</p> <p>It is so easy to end up in a loveless marriage, or divorced and moving on. Is there hope for a marriage that is difficult? Is there hope if you are married to an unbeliever? Let's see what God teaches about living in contrast to the world in our marriages.</p> It is so easy to end up in a loveless marriage, or divorced and moving on. Is there hope for a marriage that is difficult? Is there hope if you are married to an unbeliever? Let's see what God teaches about living in contrast to the world in our marriages.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2415 109 4e86d92d6c458ae2dd81fc69f8653105 no 03. Are You Working for the Man? Stephan Oldham <p>Who do you work for? What do you work for? Peter seems to know something about work and suffering and has something to teach us.</p> <p>Who do you work for? What do you work for? Peter seems to know something about work and suffering and has something to teach us.</p> Who do you work for? What do you work for? Peter seems to know something about work and suffering and has something to teach us.

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2559 110 3fb23402d72ed549c805dc04164011ee no 02. Contrast in Politics Greg Harris <p>How do we live as Christians in a political world? We are looking into 1 Peter for answers on this.</p> <p>How do we live as Christians in a political world? We are looking into 1 Peter for answers on this.</p> How do we live as Christians in a political world? We are looking into 1 Peter for answers on this.

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2675 111 439affd147f1b96f550dd99938e0a61d no 01. Living in Contrast Greg Harris <p>We're back in 1 Peter with this series, and we'll find ourselves facing the same challenge as they did: In an antagonistic world, how do we gain a hearing so we can share the gospel?</p> <p>We're back in 1 Peter with this series, and we'll find ourselves facing the same challenge as they did: In an antagonistic world, how do we gain a hearing so we can share the gospel?</p> We're back in 1 Peter with this series, and we'll find ourselves facing the same challenge as they did: In an antagonistic world, how do we gain a hearing so we can share the gospel?

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2475 112 275b9526a271e58c6c94a92bd29abe08 no 06. When to Be Offensive Greg Harris <p>Most of us want to share the gospel, and we know Jesus told us to do so. Why is it so hard for us to do it? Because it offends people. Let's tackle this together.</p> <p>Most of us want to share the gospel, and we know Jesus told us to do so. Why is it so hard for us to do it? Because it offends people. Let's tackle this together.</p> Most of us want to share the gospel, and we know Jesus told us to do so. Why is it so hard for us to do it? Because it offends people. Let's tackle this together.

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2595 113 8d665cea060e9e62062ac51f32ef545b no 05. How to Deal with My Offense Greg Harris <p>Last week we learned that real reconciliation results from loving confrontation. In this message we deal with</p><p>but today we deal with the opposite side of last week: What if you are the one being confronted?</p> <p>Last week we learned that real reconciliation results from loving confrontation. In this message we deal with</p><p>but today we deal with the opposite side of last week: What if you are the one being confronted?</p> Last week we learned that real reconciliation results from loving confrontation. In this message we deal with

but today we deal with the opposite side of last week: What if you are the one being confronted?

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2589 114 ed4ce3d221ee8448ab59bece60d0929d no 04. Dealing with Serious Offenses Greg Harris <p>In this series we've been challenged to take responsibility, overlook, and forgive, and you may have had in the back of your mind something like, "But you don't know what so-and-so did to me. Does this mean I just roll over, let them back in my life?" Not necessarily, but...</p> <p>In this series we've been challenged to take responsibility, overlook, and forgive, and you may have had in the back of your mind something like, "But you don't know what so-and-so did to me. Does this mean I just roll over, let them back in my life?" Not necessarily, but...</p> In this series we've been challenged to take responsibility, overlook, and forgive, and you may have had in the back of your mind something like, "But you don't know what so-and-so did to me. Does this mean I just roll over, let them back in my life?" Not necessarily, but...

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3004 115 8b308ce9a5775bd8c8c0814a6e3fcda3 no 03. How to Overlook an Offense Greg Harris <p>So far we've learned, an offense is when our core needs defense and with God at our core, the most offensive things are our sins and, my fault or not, an offense is my responsibility. With so many offenses to take responsibility for, how can we manage them all?</p> <p>So far we've learned, an offense is when our core needs defense and with God at our core, the most offensive things are our sins and, my fault or not, an offense is my responsibility. With so many offenses to take responsibility for, how can we manage them all?</p> So far we've learned, an offense is when our core needs defense and with God at our core, the most offensive things are our sins and, my fault or not, an offense is my responsibility. With so many offenses to take responsibility for, how can we manage them all?

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2756 116 e4817cc107c84761ddc5652312a36d4a no 02. What to Do with an Offense Greg Harris <p>Last week the what, when, and why of what offends us AND that the greatest offenses are sins. Today we'll look at what God tells us to do when we're offended.</p> <p>Last week the what, when, and why of what offends us AND that the greatest offenses are sins. Today we'll look at what God tells us to do when we're offended.</p> Last week the what, when, and why of what offends us AND that the greatest offenses are sins. Today we'll look at what God tells us to do when we're offended.

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2532 117 04c30de2bd576195e49d7d2a750a0e05 no 01. To Be or Not to Be Offended Greg Harris <p>What should offend us? What should not? It can be very confusing in today's world. But if we understand and deal rightly with offenses, we can be a help to our world.</p> <p>What should offend us? What should not? It can be very confusing in today's world. But if we understand and deal rightly with offenses, we can be a help to our world.</p> What should offend us? What should not? It can be very confusing in today's world. But if we understand and deal rightly with offenses, we can be a help to our world.

]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2451 118 98c388e39db50c25cfd9f1732c24667a no 03. The Delivery of Joy Greg Harris <p>Why did God send the angels to shepherds? Why not the king, or the Pharisees or scribes? In looking for the answer, we'll learn something about the source of joy.</p> <p>Why did God send the angels to shepherds? Why not the king, or the Pharisees or scribes? In looking for the answer, we'll learn something about the source of joy.</p> Why did God send the angels to shepherds? Why not the king, or the Pharisees or scribes? In looking for the answer, we'll learn something about the source of joy.

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2914 119 99696d6d7f0c151f898f3bd4cf25cd47 no 02. The Delivery of Peace Matt Furby <p>“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” That's what Luke tells us the angels proclaimed when Jesus was born. Peace is a term we've often heard, but let's explore what it really means.</p><p><br></p> <p>“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” That's what Luke tells us the angels proclaimed when Jesus was born. Peace is a term we've often heard, but let's explore what it really means.</p><p><br></p> “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” That's what Luke tells us the angels proclaimed when Jesus was born. Peace is a term we've often heard, but let's explore what it really means.


]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2950 120 5ce1500c6d596eaf57e3cbcfe10faf99 no 01. The Delivery of Hope Greg Harris <p>Many people have lost hope in God. Maybe they haven't gotten what they wanted, or they don't think He's real. God understands, and he's given us to examples in the Christmas story to help us.</p> <p>Many people have lost hope in God. Maybe they haven't gotten what they wanted, or they don't think He's real. God understands, and he's given us to examples in the Christmas story to help us.</p> Many people have lost hope in God. Maybe they haven't gotten what they wanted, or they don't think He's real. God understands, and he's given us to examples in the Christmas story to help us.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3180 121 5217c57ffeaca417dfd69e8727308932 no 06. Purpose in the Gap Greg Harris <p>In this series Peter has been teaching us basic truths to help us endure during difficult times. in this concluding message he teaches us one more and it centers on who we are in Christ.</p> <p>In this series Peter has been teaching us basic truths to help us endure during difficult times. in this concluding message he teaches us one more and it centers on who we are in Christ.</p> In this series Peter has been teaching us basic truths to help us endure during difficult times. in this concluding message he teaches us one more and it centers on who we are in Christ.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2998 122 11549b7b2e2f720b7b85170e8e888b30 no 05. Together in the Gap Greg Harris <p>In many countries it's against the law for Christians to share the gospel. In our own country some people risk their jobs if they share Christ at their workplace. Where do we turn for encouragement in a world that seemingly hates what we love?</p> <p>In many countries it's against the law for Christians to share the gospel. In our own country some people risk their jobs if they share Christ at their workplace. Where do we turn for encouragement in a world that seemingly hates what we love?</p> In many countries it's against the law for Christians to share the gospel. In our own country some people risk their jobs if they share Christ at their workplace. Where do we turn for encouragement in a world that seemingly hates what we love?

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3135 123 3c2f75ea29873423dca541da8134d9db no 04. Not Before the Gap Greg Harris <p>We are in a gap of salvation, but God has guaranteed us his grace. So, how do we deal with family formation (one of the most powerful forces on all of us) now that we are in this gap?</p> <p>We are in a gap of salvation, but God has guaranteed us his grace. So, how do we deal with family formation (one of the most powerful forces on all of us) now that we are in this gap?</p> We are in a gap of salvation, but God has guaranteed us his grace. So, how do we deal with family formation (one of the most powerful forces on all of us) now that we are in this gap?

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2744 124 09cb070f90f224a42355f16563a4d98e no 03. Guarantee in the Gap Greg Harris <p>Constant difficulty can create an expectation of despair. Peter encourages us in our suffering to remember "the gap" - our journey on the way home.</p> <p>Constant difficulty can create an expectation of despair. Peter encourages us in our suffering to remember "the gap" - our journey on the way home.</p> Constant difficulty can create an expectation of despair. Peter encourages us in our suffering to remember "the gap" - our journey on the way home.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2502 125 33565713cf5ea6f62738b251200a40af no 02. Trouble in the Gap Greg Harris <p>We all face suffering and trouble in this life. In the midst of our difficulties, how can we have joy? Peter points us in the right direction.</p> <p>We all face suffering and trouble in this life. In the midst of our difficulties, how can we have joy? Peter points us in the right direction.</p> We all face suffering and trouble in this life. In the midst of our difficulties, how can we have joy? Peter points us in the right direction.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2684 126 c90e3ba0f1eb6b2cdaa5e1e8bcc740d1 no 01. A Letter of Salvation Greg Harris <p>We've all faced pushback for our views and opinions, but when we are questioned or mocked for being a Christ follower, it can make us wonder if God is really with us. What if God expected this and gave us a powerful way to think about the rejection and pushback we get? That's what we'll learn about in this series.</p> <p>We've all faced pushback for our views and opinions, but when we are questioned or mocked for being a Christ follower, it can make us wonder if God is really with us. What if God expected this and gave us a powerful way to think about the rejection and pushback we get? That's what we'll learn about in this series.</p> We've all faced pushback for our views and opinions, but when we are questioned or mocked for being a Christ follower, it can make us wonder if God is really with us. What if God expected this and gave us a powerful way to think about the rejection and pushback we get? That's what we'll learn about in this series.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3114 127 4fc7278d7130224ef5289b3c166b16a3 no 06. The Spiral Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2523 128 e30b34287b59764294e03085019535b9 no 05. Where I Am Greg Harris <p>We have learned we need to follow Jesus no matter what and love/abide with him in the word, prayer and community, and if we do we'll bear fruit and shape our worlds. This will open the way to make disciples who make disciples IF we see that possibility everywhere.</p> <p>We have learned we need to follow Jesus no matter what and love/abide with him in the word, prayer and community, and if we do we'll bear fruit and shape our worlds. This will open the way to make disciples who make disciples IF we see that possibility everywhere.</p> We have learned we need to follow Jesus no matter what and love/abide with him in the word, prayer and community, and if we do we'll bear fruit and shape our worlds. This will open the way to make disciples who make disciples IF we see that possibility everywhere.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2577 129 21a66b8f714a8af4c6e970240ba721d6 no 04. Shaping Your World Greg Harris <p>So far we've learned that 1/if we follow Jesus and it won’t be easy, 2/we will love Christ by spending time with Him, and 3/we bear His fruit when we obey what He teaches us. All of these things will shape our world and make disciples.</p> <p>So far we've learned that 1/if we follow Jesus and it won’t be easy, 2/we will love Christ by spending time with Him, and 3/we bear His fruit when we obey what He teaches us. All of these things will shape our world and make disciples.</p> So far we've learned that 1/if we follow Jesus and it won’t be easy, 2/we will love Christ by spending time with Him, and 3/we bear His fruit when we obey what He teaches us. All of these things will shape our world and make disciples.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2496 130 ec5ebc06b074095f6c5f10e8c66c572a no 03. Foundational Greg Harris <p>Many "follow' people on social media, but how do they know who is worth following? Jesus said, "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?" Let's see what Jesus has to say about being his follower.</p> <p>Many "follow' people on social media, but how do they know who is worth following? Jesus said, "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?" Let's see what Jesus has to say about being his follower.</p> Many "follow' people on social media, but how do they know who is worth following? Jesus said, "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?" Let's see what Jesus has to say about being his follower.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2230 131 fe93220eeae7b85eae16eae98c9f9301 no 02. Staying Close to Jesus Justin Ristow <p>Maybe you've learned about Jesus, given your life to Him, and even started to grow more like Him. How do you keep going? How do you stay close to Him?</p> <p>Maybe you've learned about Jesus, given your life to Him, and even started to grow more like Him. How do you keep going? How do you stay close to Him?</p> Maybe you've learned about Jesus, given your life to Him, and even started to grow more like Him. How do you keep going? How do you stay close to Him?

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2690 132 9227b41338d2ba64d70dfe34cd0170ac no In & Through Greg Harris Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2421 133 d294a41dc88cf81852d4123ab629d326 no 05. Moving In Greg Harris <p>We’ve come to the end of Exodus. Israel has gone from slaves to a nation, from meeting God to being his people. Now they are beginning their life as a nation with YHWH, and he’s ready to move in.</p> <p>We’ve come to the end of Exodus. Israel has gone from slaves to a nation, from meeting God to being his people. Now they are beginning their life as a nation with YHWH, and he’s ready to move in.</p> We’ve come to the end of Exodus. Israel has gone from slaves to a nation, from meeting God to being his people. Now they are beginning their life as a nation with YHWH, and he’s ready to move in.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2741 134 9ac42235e30ae37bd27c1dd5ffbed8a5 no 04. Royal Workers Greg Harris <p>We've looked at the structure and furnishings of the tabernacle and now move to understanding the role of the priests and how Jesus (and we!) fit into all of this today.</p> <p>We've looked at the structure and furnishings of the tabernacle and now move to understanding the role of the priests and how Jesus (and we!) fit into all of this today.</p> We've looked at the structure and furnishings of the tabernacle and now move to understanding the role of the priests and how Jesus (and we!) fit into all of this today.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2696 135 d9bb43150c9446fee7690422ab8f446c no 03. Heaven Reversed Greg Harris <p>Do you long for heaven? Do you wonder what it will be like? The tabernacle described in Exodus can help us answer these questions.</p> <p>Do you long for heaven? Do you wonder what it will be like? The tabernacle described in Exodus can help us answer these questions.</p> Do you long for heaven? Do you wonder what it will be like? The tabernacle described in Exodus can help us answer these questions.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2648 136 a6fe1acfd38ccf0c677e61f862b087e9 no 02. The Throne Room Greg Harris <p>God is showing Moses the design of a tent in which He will dwell with his people, Israel. God, who lives in heaven, is going to live with them! And He does the same with us.</p> <p>God is showing Moses the design of a tent in which He will dwell with his people, Israel. God, who lives in heaven, is going to live with them! And He does the same with us.</p> God is showing Moses the design of a tent in which He will dwell with his people, Israel. God, who lives in heaven, is going to live with them! And He does the same with us.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2657 137 0d65fe117dce663824a739f1c5b19eba no 01. Offering, Time, and Skills Nick Hershey <p>When you put your faith in Christ you begin to realize you were made for another world. As believers, we have the hope and promise of Heaven, and there are things we can be doing right now to prepare for eternity. </p> <p>When you put your faith in Christ you begin to realize you were made for another world. As believers, we have the hope and promise of Heaven, and there are things we can be doing right now to prepare for eternity. </p> When you put your faith in Christ you begin to realize you were made for another world. As believers, we have the hope and promise of Heaven, and there are things we can be doing right now to prepare for eternity. 

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2943 138 08819bec8c67de54681a6dfc81141f41 no 5. Jealous for You Greg Harris <p>Jealousy – is it negative or positive to you? What if God is jealous? He is, and in this message we'll learn why, and what He is jealous for.</p> <p>Jealousy – is it negative or positive to you? What if God is jealous? He is, and in this message we'll learn why, and what He is jealous for.</p> Jealousy – is it negative or positive to you? What if God is jealous? He is, and in this message we'll learn why, and what He is jealous for.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2662 139 f0891bbc1ccd2f5462ec49010f571ade no 4. When You Meet God Greg Harris <p>Like Moses, we as mediators long to know God. Last week we left Moses ready for that big day: He is about to meet YHWH. Is he ready? Are we?</p> <p>Like Moses, we as mediators long to know God. Last week we left Moses ready for that big day: He is about to meet YHWH. Is he ready? Are we?</p> Like Moses, we as mediators long to know God. Last week we left Moses ready for that big day: He is about to meet YHWH. Is he ready? Are we?

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2873 140 1ef9d55b3e194b0747113aa700af3a19 no 3. The Intercessors Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2837 141 1c005c412e9d5448019b8e3ae3881db4 no 2. The Mediator's Love Greg Harris <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2662 142 1e21449b62d816bb5fed63d5e7a76e94 no 1. The God Who Connects Greg Harris <p>We are all invited to be in God’s family and how God wants to be near us all. It is important to God loves His creation and loves to be near people. But sin opens up a gap between Him and them. In this series, we’ll learn how important it is that we step into that Middle Ground so people may find the Lord.</p> <p>We are all invited to be in God’s family and how God wants to be near us all. It is important to God loves His creation and loves to be near people. But sin opens up a gap between Him and them. In this series, we’ll learn how important it is that we step into that Middle Ground so people may find the Lord.</p> We are all invited to be in God’s family and how God wants to be near us all. It is important to God loves His creation and loves to be near people. But sin opens up a gap between Him and them. In this series, we’ll learn how important it is that we step into that Middle Ground so people may find the Lord.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2837 143 ef07471ee134c4bb7d5b4915a6ce2cab no 4. Mental Health <p>With everything we see around us today, seeing the title of this message may increase your anxiety as a parent. But the goal is to help you find wisdom from God's word and point you to practical resources.</p> <p>With everything we see around us today, seeing the title of this message may increase your anxiety as a parent. But the goal is to help you find wisdom from God's word and point you to practical resources.</p> With everything we see around us today, seeing the title of this message may increase your anxiety as a parent. But the goal is to help you find wisdom from God's word and point you to practical resources.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2794 144 498b680bf6a540ce155a30a9b905bd96 no 3.Sexuality <p>Sex can be a scary topic of conversation with our kids, but it is critical in this culture. If you haven't had the conversation, someone else already has, and more than likely it wasn't the truth or helpful. That's why we need to be first in.</p><p><br></p><p>Sunday Church at 8:30a | 10:00a | 11:30a (PST) </p><p>LIVE Online, Indoors, and LIVE outside on our patio. </p><p>7702 El Cerrito Rd, Corona, CA 92881</p><p><br></p><p>Did you know we have an online campus? For a more engaging livestream experience, visit <a href="https://obcc.online.church" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.online.church</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the Rabbit Trail Podcast to continue the conversation about this message <a href="https://obcc.church/podcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Olive Branch Church by visiting out website <a href="https://obcc.church" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/</a> or downloading the mobile app <a href="https://obcc.church/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/app</a></p><p>Need Prayer? Text PRAYER to 951-382-5111 or at <a href="https://obcc.church/prayer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/prayer</a></p><p>Support what Olive Branch Church is doing at <a href="https://obcc.church/giving" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/giving</a> </p><p><br></p><p> #christian #Jesus #church #coronacalifornia</p> <p>Sex can be a scary topic of conversation with our kids, but it is critical in this culture. If you haven't had the conversation, someone else already has, and more than likely it wasn't the truth or helpful. That's why we need to be first in.</p><p><br></p><p>Sunday Church at 8:30a | 10:00a | 11:30a (PST) </p><p>LIVE Online, Indoors, and LIVE outside on our patio. </p><p>7702 El Cerrito Rd, Corona, CA 92881</p><p><br></p><p>Did you know we have an online campus? For a more engaging livestream experience, visit <a href="https://obcc.online.church" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.online.church</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the Rabbit Trail Podcast to continue the conversation about this message <a href="https://obcc.church/podcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Olive Branch Church by visiting out website <a href="https://obcc.church" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/</a> or downloading the mobile app <a href="https://obcc.church/app" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/app</a></p><p>Need Prayer? Text PRAYER to 951-382-5111 or at <a href="https://obcc.church/prayer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/prayer</a></p><p>Support what Olive Branch Church is doing at <a href="https://obcc.church/giving" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://obcc.church/giving</a> </p><p><br></p><p> #christian #Jesus #church #coronacalifornia</p> Sex can be a scary topic of conversation with our kids, but it is critical in this culture. If you haven't had the conversation, someone else already has, and more than likely it wasn't the truth or helpful. That's why we need to be first in.


Sunday Church at 8:30a | 10:00a | 11:30a (PST)

LIVE Online, Indoors, and LIVE outside on our patio.

7702 El Cerrito Rd, Corona, CA 92881


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]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2655 145 e01b3fa9bbd9e3d0dbbdfdd822b0a0d7 no 2.Identity <p>Everyone wrestles with who they are and how they fit in, but today many parents are afraid of how their children are going to identify, and they are being told they are not to tell their children who they are – this is a lie.</p> <p>Everyone wrestles with who they are and how they fit in, but today many parents are afraid of how their children are going to identify, and they are being told they are not to tell their children who they are – this is a lie.</p> Everyone wrestles with who they are and how they fit in, but today many parents are afraid of how their children are going to identify, and they are being told they are not to tell their children who they are – this is a lie.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2695 146 c57c2e61059e2312906603254e8f5aea no 1. Doubts <p>Just like us, our children's faith will be challenged by many things. Let's be first in with them on things that can make us doubt what we've learned about God.</p> <p>Just like us, our children's faith will be challenged by many things. Let's be first in with them on things that can make us doubt what we've learned about God.</p> Just like us, our children's faith will be challenged by many things. Let's be first in with them on things that can make us doubt what we've learned about God.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2463 147 2dc1075810982d2dc0c8e99a00e1cc24 no 5. What About A.I.? <p>As we learned in the April 16 message (What About Science?), the Bible explains our world as much more than what we can see and touch. Let's look at how that knowledge can help us with our fears, or excitement, about artificial intelligence.</p> <p>As we learned in the April 16 message (What About Science?), the Bible explains our world as much more than what we can see and touch. Let's look at how that knowledge can help us with our fears, or excitement, about artificial intelligence.</p> As we learned in the April 16 message (What About Science?), the Bible explains our world as much more than what we can see and touch. Let's look at how that knowledge can help us with our fears, or excitement, about artificial intelligence.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2599 148 85bafe4d2f5e58305dc640cf825781f8 no 4. What About Aliens? Stephan Oldham <p>Would the existence of alien life make Christianity untrue? Does the Bible address such an idea? Let's dive into this topic for the answers, and even learn how it can lead us to see God more clearly in this world.</p> <p>Would the existence of alien life make Christianity untrue? Does the Bible address such an idea? Let's dive into this topic for the answers, and even learn how it can lead us to see God more clearly in this world.</p> Would the existence of alien life make Christianity untrue? Does the Bible address such an idea? Let's dive into this topic for the answers, and even learn how it can lead us to see God more clearly in this world.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2044 149 2c7c3b0459097c8c257aa6d9796320fc no 3. What About Identity? <p>Today's topic may make you feel uncomfortable, probably because people you know think all Christians hate LGBT people. You may even thing that. Isn't that what the Bible says? How can that be true if God is love? Join us as we dive into this hot topic.</p> <p>Today's topic may make you feel uncomfortable, probably because people you know think all Christians hate LGBT people. You may even thing that. Isn't that what the Bible says? How can that be true if God is love? Join us as we dive into this hot topic.</p> Today's topic may make you feel uncomfortable, probably because people you know think all Christians hate LGBT people. You may even thing that. Isn't that what the Bible says? How can that be true if God is love? Join us as we dive into this hot topic.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2503 150 0d0f4035f73c178dbcd0f891979a1004 no 2. What About Science? <p>Has science disproven the need for God? That battle probably rages most over Genesis 1. So let's look there to learn how a scientist doesn’t need to drop science to follow Christ and a Christian doesn't need to stop pursuing science.</p> <p>Has science disproven the need for God? That battle probably rages most over Genesis 1. So let's look there to learn how a scientist doesn’t need to drop science to follow Christ and a Christian doesn't need to stop pursuing science.</p> Has science disproven the need for God? That battle probably rages most over Genesis 1. So let's look there to learn how a scientist doesn’t need to drop science to follow Christ and a Christian doesn't need to stop pursuing science.

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2840 151 17a7fe25d7ae31b10082025417a658e1 no 1. What About Evil? Easter Sunday Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2725 152 e5677734e5ab70cbff3adc3b166cb3ab no 4. Meeting God in the Bible <p>In this series so far we've learned what the Bible is, why it's important, and how to read it. Today we'll learn how to meet with God in it.</p> <p>In this series so far we've learned what the Bible is, why it's important, and how to read it. Today we'll learn how to meet with God in it.</p> In this series so far we've learned what the Bible is, why it's important, and how to read it. Today we'll learn how to meet with God in it.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2609 153 88c553b61c562501b2b08ca420b5ef1b no 3. How to Read the Bible <p>Originally, evangelicals were known as people of the Bible; reading it marked us as different from the rest of “Christianity.” But today we struggle with reading it too. So let's learn how to tackle this most important book.</p> <p>Originally, evangelicals were known as people of the Bible; reading it marked us as different from the rest of “Christianity.” But today we struggle with reading it too. So let's learn how to tackle this most important book.</p> Originally, evangelicals were known as people of the Bible; reading it marked us as different from the rest of “Christianity.” But today we struggle with reading it too. So let's learn how to tackle this most important book.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2797 154 9336dedbc85b8eae8ddd293f6a5ecc33 no 2. Why Is It Important? <p>Some see the Bible as s a bigoted book promoting genocide, slavery, and hate. Others find it too confusing to read or too old to matter today. Even Christians are more likely to read devotional material or self-help books. But guess who thought is was the most important book?</p> <p>Some see the Bible as s a bigoted book promoting genocide, slavery, and hate. Others find it too confusing to read or too old to matter today. Even Christians are more likely to read devotional material or self-help books. But guess who thought is was the most important book?</p> Some see the Bible as s a bigoted book promoting genocide, slavery, and hate. Others find it too confusing to read or too old to matter today. Even Christians are more likely to read devotional material or self-help books. But guess who thought is was the most important book?

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2969 155 3bf18ac744697e8fb1da7ee2d57e6bff no 1. What is the Bible? Matt Furby <p>In this series we'll learn how to read the Bible and why it's relevant to us today, but we'll start with this basic question: What is this "book" written by 40+ authors over 1,600 years across 3 continents?</p> <p>In this series we'll learn how to read the Bible and why it's relevant to us today, but we'll start with this basic question: What is this "book" written by 40+ authors over 1,600 years across 3 continents?</p> In this series we'll learn how to read the Bible and why it's relevant to us today, but we'll start with this basic question: What is this "book" written by 40+ authors over 1,600 years across 3 continents?

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2910 156 1b211154bf2e78fc9aceee915dd47efc no 10. The Heart Play <p>We've learned the Big Ten aim us toward right relationships, and #10 aims directly at our hearts. But laws cannot change our hearts, they can only expose them. Then what?</p> <p>We've learned the Big Ten aim us toward right relationships, and #10 aims directly at our hearts. But laws cannot change our hearts, they can only expose them. Then what?</p> We've learned the Big Ten aim us toward right relationships, and #10 aims directly at our hearts. But laws cannot change our hearts, they can only expose them. Then what?

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3161 157 24743d065c6b7aa4d037a3f6c9839aa6 no 9. The Truth Play <p>Pilate asked Jesus what many people are asking today: What is truth? In this message we'll look at why we lie, the consequence of lying, and God's solution.</p> <p>Pilate asked Jesus what many people are asking today: What is truth? In this message we'll look at why we lie, the consequence of lying, and God's solution.</p> Pilate asked Jesus what many people are asking today: What is truth? In this message we'll look at why we lie, the consequence of lying, and God's solution.

]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2735 158 7f21d40a201eb6a23664d57fe40c6d24 no 8. The Management Play <p>We've been learning how the the 10 commandments aim us at right relationships. This one aims at our relationship with God and all he possesses, and how that affects our view of others and their possessions.</p> <p>We've been learning how the the 10 commandments aim us at right relationships. This one aims at our relationship with God and all he possesses, and how that affects our view of others and their possessions.</p> We've been learning how the the 10 commandments aim us at right relationships. This one aims at our relationship with God and all he possesses, and how that affects our view of others and their possessions.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2679 159 b07d47eda364b21c5f47af0b395c5dbf no 7. The Faithful Play <p>Yes, God does talk about sex in his word, and for this message on the 7th commandment, we'll start with 3 assumptions: 1/there is a thing called marriage (which we must define), 2/there is a bond in marriage that can be destroyed (we call that divorce), and 3/there is a thing called sex which destroys that bond when taken outside.</p> <p>Yes, God does talk about sex in his word, and for this message on the 7th commandment, we'll start with 3 assumptions: 1/there is a thing called marriage (which we must define), 2/there is a bond in marriage that can be destroyed (we call that divorce), and 3/there is a thing called sex which destroys that bond when taken outside.</p> Yes, God does talk about sex in his word, and for this message on the 7th commandment, we'll start with 3 assumptions: 1/there is a thing called marriage (which we must define), 2/there is a bond in marriage that can be destroyed (we call that divorce), and 3/there is a thing called sex which destroys that bond when taken outside.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2844 160 67b71790542135d338d3e7283c36fa39 no 6. The Life Play <p>The sixth commandment is "You shall not murder." How does God's word define murder? What is and what is not considered murder today? What are Christians called to do? These and more questions are explored in this message from our Director of Student Ministries.</p> <p>The sixth commandment is "You shall not murder." How does God's word define murder? What is and what is not considered murder today? What are Christians called to do? These and more questions are explored in this message from our Director of Student Ministries.</p> The sixth commandment is "You shall not murder." How does God's word define murder? What is and what is not considered murder today? What are Christians called to do? These and more questions are explored in this message from our Director of Student Ministries.

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3313 161 9150bf58375b0c578f0750b7e2c88c21 no 5. The Honor Play <p>What if God gave us a play that could extend our lives? Look at the end of commandment 5. In this message we'll see God has a lot to say about the relationship of parents and children—throughout the Bible.</p> <p>What if God gave us a play that could extend our lives? Look at the end of commandment 5. In this message we'll see God has a lot to say about the relationship of parents and children—throughout the Bible.</p> What if God gave us a play that could extend our lives? Look at the end of commandment 5. In this message we'll see God has a lot to say about the relationship of parents and children—throughout the Bible.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2986 162 71b2149ea0e93c449a7bb8dfbb76c719 no 4. The Time Out <p>"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." Does that really apply to us? Today? We've learned the commandments are about relationship, and the best relationships require time.</p> <p>"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." Does that really apply to us? Today? We've learned the commandments are about relationship, and the best relationships require time.</p> "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." Does that really apply to us? Today? We've learned the commandments are about relationship, and the best relationships require time.

]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2794 163 0b13c7c3df841c72625543ef5085544e no 3. The Carry Play <p>Thousands of years ago God spoke instructions, that if followed, will bring about the best relationships with God and other humans: The Ten Commandments. In this message we look at #3 and see that it goes much deeper than just not saying certain swear words.</p> <p>Thousands of years ago God spoke instructions, that if followed, will bring about the best relationships with God and other humans: The Ten Commandments. In this message we look at #3 and see that it goes much deeper than just not saying certain swear words.</p> Thousands of years ago God spoke instructions, that if followed, will bring about the best relationships with God and other humans: The Ten Commandments. In this message we look at #3 and see that it goes much deeper than just not saying certain swear words.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2989 164 0b5c8d482082759b49777410e8426d78 no 2. The Intimacy Play <p>“You shall not make for yourself a carved image..." Surely that doesn't apply to us, right? Think again. We have our share of idols, and they can wreak havoc on all of our relationships.</p> <p>“You shall not make for yourself a carved image..." Surely that doesn't apply to us, right? Think again. We have our share of idols, and they can wreak havoc on all of our relationships.</p> “You shall not make for yourself a carved image..." Surely that doesn't apply to us, right? Think again. We have our share of idols, and they can wreak havoc on all of our relationships.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3393 165 3be12043b820913b0eaafeaef55b54fb no 1. The Team Aim <p>The Ten Commandments remind some of being disciplined as a kid and cause some to feel shame because they don’t live up to them (which we don’t). This series aims to give us the right perspective of them, and so change all of our relationships.</p> <p>The Ten Commandments remind some of being disciplined as a kid and cause some to feel shame because they don’t live up to them (which we don’t). This series aims to give us the right perspective of them, and so change all of our relationships.</p> The Ten Commandments remind some of being disciplined as a kid and cause some to feel shame because they don’t live up to them (which we don’t). This series aims to give us the right perspective of them, and so change all of our relationships.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2811 166 d771935eec505f3981ba479089714bd6 no 5. Self-Portrait <p>Just as God sent Israel on a conquest in the Promised Land, He sends us on a conquest within.</p> <p>Just as God sent Israel on a conquest in the Promised Land, He sends us on a conquest within.</p> Just as God sent Israel on a conquest in the Promised Land, He sends us on a conquest within.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3309 167 aa6d3a4e1eb199a3f731d07377075a2e no 4. Work and Worship <p>For most of us there is a division that haunts our lives: the secular and sacred divide. It can show up in our homes, at school, and especially at work. Let's see what God has to say about this.</p> <p>For most of us there is a division that haunts our lives: the secular and sacred divide. It can show up in our homes, at school, and especially at work. Let's see what God has to say about this.</p> For most of us there is a division that haunts our lives: the secular and sacred divide. It can show up in our homes, at school, and especially at work. Let's see what God has to say about this.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2996 168 065301b5c6084df184a0bee8a85496e9 no 3. A Portrait of Justice in the Ancient World Stephan Oldham <p>These passages are a snapshot of how the 10 Commandments were to be lived out by the ancient Israelites. They are not meant to be duplicated by us in our time. But even so, they have a lot to teach us about loving God and loving those around us.</p> <p>These passages are a snapshot of how the 10 Commandments were to be lived out by the ancient Israelites. They are not meant to be duplicated by us in our time. But even so, they have a lot to teach us about loving God and loving those around us.</p> These passages are a snapshot of how the 10 Commandments were to be lived out by the ancient Israelites. They are not meant to be duplicated by us in our time. But even so, they have a lot to teach us about loving God and loving those around us.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3167 169 8599bfd4629f8b98cf63fbd37fa80212 no 2. Portrait of Slavery <p>In this series we're learning how to apply the 10 commands. God desires his people (Israel and us) to know what is right in our time and circumstances so we can apply justice rightly. We'll be looking at murder, family relationships, personal injury, and even OSHA laws (!), but today we'll look at slavery.</p> <p>In this series we're learning how to apply the 10 commands. God desires his people (Israel and us) to know what is right in our time and circumstances so we can apply justice rightly. We'll be looking at murder, family relationships, personal injury, and even OSHA laws (!), but today we'll look at slavery.</p> In this series we're learning how to apply the 10 commands. God desires his people (Israel and us) to know what is right in our time and circumstances so we can apply justice rightly. We'll be looking at murder, family relationships, personal injury, and even OSHA laws (!), but today we'll look at slavery.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2748 170 53540d6c9715abb2ba5ef23e8a6b5b91 no 1. Draw Near <p>There is something that happens when we face justice that makes us deeply uncomfortable. Fear is the biggest obstacle, but also the first step in drawing near, and closer to God through Jesus. Fear leads us to repent, not run, and that is where we find a love that then transforms our fear too obedience and confidence.</p> <p>There is something that happens when we face justice that makes us deeply uncomfortable. Fear is the biggest obstacle, but also the first step in drawing near, and closer to God through Jesus. Fear leads us to repent, not run, and that is where we find a love that then transforms our fear too obedience and confidence.</p> There is something that happens when we face justice that makes us deeply uncomfortable. Fear is the biggest obstacle, but also the first step in drawing near, and closer to God through Jesus. Fear leads us to repent, not run, and that is where we find a love that then transforms our fear too obedience and confidence.

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2480 171 9085297de35f0680e44957c546f58511 no 4. Enough is Enough <p>We’ve learned that enough is having our needs met and that happens when we produce more than we consume. We also learned we are to be intentional with our money. Today we'll learn that having more than enough should result in generosity.</p> <p>We’ve learned that enough is having our needs met and that happens when we produce more than we consume. We also learned we are to be intentional with our money. Today we'll learn that having more than enough should result in generosity.</p> We’ve learned that enough is having our needs met and that happens when we produce more than we consume. We also learned we are to be intentional with our money. Today we'll learn that having more than enough should result in generosity.

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2385 172 1e263251564be71bd741c8fc0678c71d no 3. More Than Enough <p>We've defined "enough" as having our needs met and learned that happens when we produce more than we consume. But what does God say about when we have MORE than enough?</p> <p>We've defined "enough" as having our needs met and learned that happens when we produce more than we consume. But what does God say about when we have MORE than enough?</p> We've defined "enough" as having our needs met and learned that happens when we produce more than we consume. But what does God say about when we have MORE than enough?

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3134 173 03e857f56081f5cdb769f0f9712e4066 no Christmas Message Sat, 24 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2513 174 fcb5110aa69b79e352349df79cddea6e no 2. God in the Danger <p>Last week we saw that God left home/comfort to come to us, and He challenges us to do the same for for the lost around us. Today we'll learn He doesn't just leave us there; Jesus shows us the way so we too can go, face opposition, and trust He'll be there with us.</p> <p>Last week we saw that God left home/comfort to come to us, and He challenges us to do the same for for the lost around us. Today we'll learn He doesn't just leave us there; Jesus shows us the way so we too can go, face opposition, and trust He'll be there with us.</p> Last week we saw that God left home/comfort to come to us, and He challenges us to do the same for for the lost around us. Today we'll learn He doesn't just leave us there; Jesus shows us the way so we too can go, face opposition, and trust He'll be there with us.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3650 175 a4aae7202f42732f2a84788e030ff9f7 no 1. The Most Dangerous Times <p>During the recent pandemic many of us stayed home to be safe. God did the opposite when he saw danger in the world. He left his home to save humanity from the death and destruction of sin. Now we are called to do the same for others.</p> <p>During the recent pandemic many of us stayed home to be safe. God did the opposite when he saw danger in the world. He left his home to save humanity from the death and destruction of sin. Now we are called to do the same for others.</p> During the recent pandemic many of us stayed home to be safe. God did the opposite when he saw danger in the world. He left his home to save humanity from the death and destruction of sin. Now we are called to do the same for others.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2821 176 97d519dda2695007a35728c4199ab672 no 7. Greater Purpose <p>This series, hopefully, has given you a vision for prayer. In this concluding message we will move beyond just a conversation with God to the greater purpose of prayer: being in His presence.</p> <p>This series, hopefully, has given you a vision for prayer. In this concluding message we will move beyond just a conversation with God to the greater purpose of prayer: being in His presence.</p> This series, hopefully, has given you a vision for prayer. In this concluding message we will move beyond just a conversation with God to the greater purpose of prayer: being in His presence.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2870 177 a772a87069aead386a7c0253e3abf6a4 no 6. Endurance <p>In the last message we looked at possible answers to our prayer, and one of them was "slow." When you get this answer, don't be discouraged, but prepare to endure.</p> <p>In the last message we looked at possible answers to our prayer, and one of them was "slow." When you get this answer, don't be discouraged, but prepare to endure.</p> In the last message we looked at possible answers to our prayer, and one of them was "slow." When you get this answer, don't be discouraged, but prepare to endure.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2543 178 0e5315940ebafe19fa40be3e160be44a no 5. Small Conclusions <p>Does God answer all prayers? How do I know He's answered my prayer? How do I know what His answer is? In this message Pastor Greg helps us answer these and other questions about prayer.</p> <p>Does God answer all prayers? How do I know He's answered my prayer? How do I know what His answer is? In this message Pastor Greg helps us answer these and other questions about prayer.</p> Does God answer all prayers? How do I know He's answered my prayer? How do I know what His answer is? In this message Pastor Greg helps us answer these and other questions about prayer.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2351 179 9cdf504d608f8373511a12bb0032a352 no 4. Two-Way Communication <p>Most of us know prayer is supposed to be 2-way communication, but we probably spend more time telling God things than listening to Him. And how exactly do we listen to God? Pastor Greg will help us understand when and how God can speak to us so we can be ready to listen.</p> <p>Most of us know prayer is supposed to be 2-way communication, but we probably spend more time telling God things than listening to Him. And how exactly do we listen to God? Pastor Greg will help us understand when and how God can speak to us so we can be ready to listen.</p> Most of us know prayer is supposed to be 2-way communication, but we probably spend more time telling God things than listening to Him. And how exactly do we listen to God? Pastor Greg will help us understand when and how God can speak to us so we can be ready to listen.

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2715 180 6be03e3a530378ed6977f1e17a4da5d7 no 3. Asking Big Justin Ristow <p>Our Journey with God Through Prayer is designed to challenge us to go deeper in our relationship with God and one way to do that is to ask God to do something only He can do. We can learn how to do that from more than one example in scripture.</p> <p>Our Journey with God Through Prayer is designed to challenge us to go deeper in our relationship with God and one way to do that is to ask God to do something only He can do. We can learn how to do that from more than one example in scripture.</p> Our Journey with God Through Prayer is designed to challenge us to go deeper in our relationship with God and one way to do that is to ask God to do something only He can do. We can learn how to do that from more than one example in scripture.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2127 181 531f2c8327f6598c846bfbed73890b8d no 2. Planning & Preparing Brent Branchaud <p>The definition of an expedition is a voyage with a particular purpose. Every successful expedition needs careful planning and preparation. Let’s have that same mindset when it comes to our Journey with God Through Prayer.</p> <p>The definition of an expedition is a voyage with a particular purpose. Every successful expedition needs careful planning and preparation. Let’s have that same mindset when it comes to our Journey with God Through Prayer.</p> The definition of an expedition is a voyage with a particular purpose. Every successful expedition needs careful planning and preparation. Let’s have that same mindset when it comes to our Journey with God Through Prayer.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2953 182 9bb1bd8faa8bc126c6ae37e9a2809f9f no 1. Assemble Your Crew Stephan Oldham <p>Governmental control at its highest, riots in the streets, people dividing over money, class, race, religion and politics. So, how did a new group of believers become known for their devotion to one another and their care for others outside of the fellowship? How did the early church stay Devoted to Community?</p> <p>Governmental control at its highest, riots in the streets, people dividing over money, class, race, religion and politics. So, how did a new group of believers become known for their devotion to one another and their care for others outside of the fellowship? How did the early church stay Devoted to Community?</p> Governmental control at its highest, riots in the streets, people dividing over money, class, race, religion and politics. So, how did a new group of believers become known for their devotion to one another and their care for others outside of the fellowship? How did the early church stay Devoted to Community?

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3303 183 645c7482a2c745fd1d8261f11c3d6fdd no Lessons from Elijah: Uber-Success Can Be Depressogenic, Part 2 Kent Kraning <p>This two-part sermon series focuses on the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19. His journey can give us direction when we walk on the highest of heights, as well as hope when we find ourselves in the lowest of lows.</p> <p>This two-part sermon series focuses on the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19. His journey can give us direction when we walk on the highest of heights, as well as hope when we find ourselves in the lowest of lows.</p> This two-part sermon series focuses on the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19. His journey can give us direction when we walk on the highest of heights, as well as hope when we find ourselves in the lowest of lows.

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2751 184 90c663495d852786b9692210f0d3c55d no Uber-Success Can Be Depressogenic, Part 1 Kent Kraning <p>This two-part sermon series focuses on the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19. His journey can give us direction when we walk on the highest of heights, as well as hope when we find ourselves in the lowest of lows.</p> <p>This two-part sermon series focuses on the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19. His journey can give us direction when we walk on the highest of heights, as well as hope when we find ourselves in the lowest of lows.</p> This two-part sermon series focuses on the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 and 19. His journey can give us direction when we walk on the highest of heights, as well as hope when we find ourselves in the lowest of lows.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2510 185 ec361502a24c46921827c31965a84efd no Journey to Sinai - Message 3 Matt <p>God is always writing His story. Our testimony is when a part of that story becomes our own. Let's be like Jethro and let people know what God is doing in our lives.</p> <p>God is always writing His story. Our testimony is when a part of that story becomes our own. Let's be like Jethro and let people know what God is doing in our lives.</p> God is always writing His story. Our testimony is when a part of that story becomes our own. Let's be like Jethro and let people know what God is doing in our lives.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2972 186 01d5d2fc94a449f3d3772c19db1e742c no Journey to Sinai - Message 2 Jeff Mattesich <p>The battles of life tend to come out of no where, but preparing to face them can be the difference between victory and defeat. This Sunday we welcome back Pastor Jeff Mattesich, as he continues our series in Exodus: Journey to Sinai. This weekend we will look at a battle that Moses and Israel faced that can help us gain wisdom for the battles we are facing, and will face. The hopeful news is that we are not meant to battle alone!</p> <p>The battles of life tend to come out of no where, but preparing to face them can be the difference between victory and defeat. This Sunday we welcome back Pastor Jeff Mattesich, as he continues our series in Exodus: Journey to Sinai. This weekend we will look at a battle that Moses and Israel faced that can help us gain wisdom for the battles we are facing, and will face. The hopeful news is that we are not meant to battle alone!</p> The battles of life tend to come out of no where, but preparing to face them can be the difference between victory and defeat. This Sunday we welcome back Pastor Jeff Mattesich, as he continues our series in Exodus: Journey to Sinai. This weekend we will look at a battle that Moses and Israel faced that can help us gain wisdom for the battles we are facing, and will face. The hopeful news is that we are not meant to battle alone!

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2685 187 36ba3ac9191edb0635cc9e77a7931915 no Journey to Sinai - Message 1 Matt Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2679 188 4c9e5ec0a40869a21a5f26d7331b48bd no Kingdoms in Conflict Doug Husen <p>How can I be sure I am in the kingdom of God? These must be true of you: 1. God found me, 2. I received Him, 3. My live will never be the same.</p> <p>How can I be sure I am in the kingdom of God? These must be true of you: 1. God found me, 2. I received Him, 3. My live will never be the same.</p> How can I be sure I am in the kingdom of God? These must be true of you: 1. God found me, 2. I received Him, 3. My live will never be the same.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2454 189 8838a12f57148eca17a4d6831904414a no Audience of One and Ownership of None Jeff Mattesich <p>Being human comes with desires for people to be impressed by us. Whether that is in our spiritual lives or in how we build our lives, the temptation is real. In Matthew 6 we find that Jesus understands this part of being human and teaches us how we might be found faithful in the midst of it.</p> <p>Being human comes with desires for people to be impressed by us. Whether that is in our spiritual lives or in how we build our lives, the temptation is real. In Matthew 6 we find that Jesus understands this part of being human and teaches us how we might be found faithful in the midst of it.</p> Being human comes with desires for people to be impressed by us. Whether that is in our spiritual lives or in how we build our lives, the temptation is real. In Matthew 6 we find that Jesus understands this part of being human and teaches us how we might be found faithful in the midst of it.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3032 190 c783aba9f34351de88e1d858523a98b6 no 4. The Way of Humility <p>We've learned that humility is putting others first, thinking of them as more important than ourselves, and looking for their virtues. The problem is, we cannot do this without Christ.</p> <p>We've learned that humility is putting others first, thinking of them as more important than ourselves, and looking for their virtues. The problem is, we cannot do this without Christ.</p> We've learned that humility is putting others first, thinking of them as more important than ourselves, and looking for their virtues. The problem is, we cannot do this without Christ.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3227 191 707707c219d5ee59feb2af041959d3d9 no 3. Others' Interests <p>Paul is writing to the Philippians to thank them, yes, but also to teach them how to live among the enemies of God. We've learned we are to think of others more than ourselves, but now we're challenged to do even more.</p> <p>Paul is writing to the Philippians to thank them, yes, but also to teach them how to live among the enemies of God. We've learned we are to think of others more than ourselves, but now we're challenged to do even more.</p> Paul is writing to the Philippians to thank them, yes, but also to teach them how to live among the enemies of God. We've learned we are to think of others more than ourselves, but now we're challenged to do even more.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2480 192 695437ff4a1749f291a19308e19a2994 no 2. You Are Greater than Me <p>What is humility, really? Why is it such a big deal in the Bible? And how can it enhance all of our relationships?</p> <p>What is humility, really? Why is it such a big deal in the Bible? And how can it enhance all of our relationships?</p> What is humility, really? Why is it such a big deal in the Bible? And how can it enhance all of our relationships?

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3828 193 bbc747badf9e9ffb23fc7420f00505c1 no 1. Me Before You <p>In this message we'll look at two mindsets that cause division in our marriages, friendships, churches, and communities. Then, in the final three messages of this series, we will see how the Apostle Paul applies the life and work of Jesus to counter these destructive mindsets.</p> <p>In this message we'll look at two mindsets that cause division in our marriages, friendships, churches, and communities. Then, in the final three messages of this series, we will see how the Apostle Paul applies the life and work of Jesus to counter these destructive mindsets.</p> In this message we'll look at two mindsets that cause division in our marriages, friendships, churches, and communities. Then, in the final three messages of this series, we will see how the Apostle Paul applies the life and work of Jesus to counter these destructive mindsets.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2873 194 4e9c44240d23e44c1a49c5bb0e85067a no 4. The Cynic <p>The cynic we look at in this message is Jesus' own brother. Why did he doubt Jesus' claims, and what made him change?</p> <p>The cynic we look at in this message is Jesus' own brother. Why did he doubt Jesus' claims, and what made him change?</p> The cynic we look at in this message is Jesus' own brother. Why did he doubt Jesus' claims, and what made him change?

]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2500 195 364564b607b5a04dce667d5afa5cc1b4 no 3. The Hater <p>Our culture seems to be filled with haters, and we can slip into being one too. Saul of Tarsus was a hater who God resurrected to use mightily. Yes, God can do that!</p> <p>Our culture seems to be filled with haters, and we can slip into being one too. Saul of Tarsus was a hater who God resurrected to use mightily. Yes, God can do that!</p> Our culture seems to be filled with haters, and we can slip into being one too. Saul of Tarsus was a hater who God resurrected to use mightily. Yes, God can do that!

]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3412 196 44b0d3a7715cd7d3e4d226458e01b01a no 2. Backslider <p>We all know someone who seemed to walk closely with the Lord, but has walked away. Will they ever come back? Can that happen to us?</p> <p>We all know someone who seemed to walk closely with the Lord, but has walked away. Will they ever come back? Can that happen to us?</p> We all know someone who seemed to walk closely with the Lord, but has walked away. Will they ever come back? Can that happen to us?

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3131 197 33a42978f6b7b7bb58b86b093406e471 no 1. Beyond Help <p>In this series of messages we'll look at people who, despite thinking they were beyond help, were transformed by Jesus. Yes, some of their stories are in the Bible, but we'll also hear from people who may sit next to you at church.</p> <p>In this series of messages we'll look at people who, despite thinking they were beyond help, were transformed by Jesus. Yes, some of their stories are in the Bible, but we'll also hear from people who may sit next to you at church.</p> In this series of messages we'll look at people who, despite thinking they were beyond help, were transformed by Jesus. Yes, some of their stories are in the Bible, but we'll also hear from people who may sit next to you at church.

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2707 198 224e8e861b09e7849cdc7c65182f1ed4 no 11. Victory Song <p>You can learn a lot about a people if you listen to the songs they create. Each generation and culture has music that reflects it’s values and experiences. At the center of our music is what we adore or even worship. In this section of Exodus we'll look at a song that expressed the heart of Israel to YHWH, and learn how to express our heart to Jesus.</p> <p>You can learn a lot about a people if you listen to the songs they create. Each generation and culture has music that reflects it’s values and experiences. At the center of our music is what we adore or even worship. In this section of Exodus we'll look at a song that expressed the heart of Israel to YHWH, and learn how to express our heart to Jesus.</p> You can learn a lot about a people if you listen to the songs they create. Each generation and culture has music that reflects it’s values and experiences. At the center of our music is what we adore or even worship. In this section of Exodus we'll look at a song that expressed the heart of Israel to YHWH, and learn how to express our heart to Jesus.

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3693 199 f2a4c1ffc2978b8421437448645506d6 no 10. Asking for More <p>At last we've come to the "exodus" in the book of Exodus. The slaves are leaving Egypt and think they are headed to the Promised Land, but God has other plans for them, and perhaps for us.</p> <p>At last we've come to the "exodus" in the book of Exodus. The slaves are leaving Egypt and think they are headed to the Promised Land, but God has other plans for them, and perhaps for us.</p> At last we've come to the "exodus" in the book of Exodus. The slaves are leaving Egypt and think they are headed to the Promised Land, but God has other plans for them, and perhaps for us.

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3409 200 180e5a34e7d00483afb8b4a50c41641b no 9. Remember the Champ <p>What brings back memories for you? A song? A smell? Do you experience the adage "out of sight, out of mind"? God always gave His people touchpoints to help them remember what was important, and He still does that for us.</p> <p>What brings back memories for you? A song? A smell? Do you experience the adage "out of sight, out of mind"? God always gave His people touchpoints to help them remember what was important, and He still does that for us.</p> What brings back memories for you? A song? A smell? Do you experience the adage "out of sight, out of mind"? God always gave His people touchpoints to help them remember what was important, and He still does that for us.

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3372 201 a31187ae79026d8926aa5851fbdf59df no 8. Knockout Blow <p>Just like Israel in Egypt, we can be in bondage, deceived and betrayed. But God's first-born Son, our Passover Lamb, has set us free.</p> <p>Just like Israel in Egypt, we can be in bondage, deceived and betrayed. But God's first-born Son, our Passover Lamb, has set us free.</p> Just like Israel in Egypt, we can be in bondage, deceived and betrayed. But God's first-born Son, our Passover Lamb, has set us free.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2655 202 ce8ee41b1e7ee8ff1174f642522ca0b5 no 7. In the Locker Room Stephan Oldham Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2444 203 73cb01ea050ffc00e6df078f1ce51ec0 no 6. Presser <p>It's easy to want justice for others, but expect grace for ourselves. But should we desire grace and expect justice.</p> <p>It's easy to want justice for others, but expect grace for ourselves. But should we desire grace and expect justice.</p> It's easy to want justice for others, but expect grace for ourselves. But should we desire grace and expect justice.

]]> Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3128 204 297a66817567719b584a26a1a11360df no 5. God Vs. Pharaoh, Round 2 guest speaker <p>In this passage we'll see how God shows mercy, even in the midst of judgement.</p> <p>In this passage we'll see how God shows mercy, even in the midst of judgement.</p> In this passage we'll see how God shows mercy, even in the midst of judgement.

]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2662 205 9fec9342292cce5ce56b95df070ab493 no 4. YHWH vs Pharaoh, Round 1 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3481 206 d462eab891c14fa7f468140a3e1cf0a6 no 3. YHWH vs. Magicians <p>When Moses and Aaron went up against Pharaoh things just worse. So, they tried to quit, but God is teaching them that it's not about them, it's about Him. He wants to reveal Himself through their (and our) obedience. And that's just what we'll see Him do in this message.</p> <p>When Moses and Aaron went up against Pharaoh things just worse. So, they tried to quit, but God is teaching them that it's not about them, it's about Him. He wants to reveal Himself through their (and our) obedience. And that's just what we'll see Him do in this message.</p> When Moses and Aaron went up against Pharaoh things just worse. So, they tried to quit, but God is teaching them that it's not about them, it's about Him. He wants to reveal Himself through their (and our) obedience. And that's just what we'll see Him do in this message.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3095 207 8bc4dd12f5af13b51da99c6b8f7c3fc3 no 2. Moses vs. God Stephan Oldham <p>Listen as Stephan explores Exodus 6:10–7:7, which includes something we're tempted to skip over or skim quickly: a genealogy. But we'll look at it through the eyes of a Hebrew and take away some valuable lessons for our lives.</p> <p>Listen as Stephan explores Exodus 6:10–7:7, which includes something we're tempted to skip over or skim quickly: a genealogy. But we'll look at it through the eyes of a Hebrew and take away some valuable lessons for our lives.</p> Listen as Stephan explores Exodus 6:10–7:7, which includes something we're tempted to skip over or skim quickly: a genealogy. But we'll look at it through the eyes of a Hebrew and take away some valuable lessons for our lives.

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2480 208 1c290e17d2e3e6b7b0ce9a93e47c80f8 no 1. Meet the Champ <p>In this next series in Exodus, we'll be looking at a fight—a big fight between YHWH, God of Israel, and Egypt.</p> <p>In this next series in Exodus, we'll be looking at a fight—a big fight between YHWH, God of Israel, and Egypt.</p> In this next series in Exodus, we'll be looking at a fight—a big fight between YHWH, God of Israel, and Egypt.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3082 209 3be16d8c681608474d0d88bb325e40bc no 1. What About Evil? Greg Harris <p>This 4-part series is based on the questions you turned in. Pastor Greg will start with all the questions surrounding evil in our world. Listen as he takes us into this complex question.</p> <p>This 4-part series is based on the questions you turned in. Pastor Greg will start with all the questions surrounding evil in our world. Listen as he takes us into this complex question.</p> This 4-part series is based on the questions you turned in. Pastor Greg will start with all the questions surrounding evil in our world. Listen as he takes us into this complex question.

]]> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3339 210 b13c5bc9cc1fd8aa1cb3fa2a5c171fb4 no 2. What About the Bible? Greg Harris <p>Listen as Pastor Greg looks at a wide variety of your questions about the Bible. There are lots of views on what the Bible is: mythology, instruction manual, storybook, self-help book, ancient history... If we view the Bible correctly, we can better ask (and answer) questions.</p> <p>Listen as Pastor Greg looks at a wide variety of your questions about the Bible. There are lots of views on what the Bible is: mythology, instruction manual, storybook, self-help book, ancient history... If we view the Bible correctly, we can better ask (and answer) questions.</p> Listen as Pastor Greg looks at a wide variety of your questions about the Bible. There are lots of views on what the Bible is: mythology, instruction manual, storybook, self-help book, ancient history... If we view the Bible correctly, we can better ask (and answer) questions.

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3172 211 dd472215212d816c8ce8a31dfa2dc384 no 3. What about Life, Its End and After? Greg Harris <p>This 4-part series answers YOUR questions and so far Pastor Greg has answered questions about evil and the Bible. This week he'll look at your inquiries about life, death and beyond.</p> <p>This 4-part series answers YOUR questions and so far Pastor Greg has answered questions about evil and the Bible. This week he'll look at your inquiries about life, death and beyond.</p> This 4-part series answers YOUR questions and so far Pastor Greg has answered questions about evil and the Bible. This week he'll look at your inquiries about life, death and beyond.

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3472 212 c5fc4428699b8a8a6c884349a97a41f2 no 4. What About Sexuality? Greg Harris <p>This 4-part series answers YOUR questions. So far Pastor Greg had answered questions about evil, the Bible, and life, death and beyond. This week he'll look at your inquiries about sexuality.</p> <p>This 4-part series answers YOUR questions. So far Pastor Greg had answered questions about evil, the Bible, and life, death and beyond. This week he'll look at your inquiries about sexuality.</p> This 4-part series answers YOUR questions. So far Pastor Greg had answered questions about evil, the Bible, and life, death and beyond. This week he'll look at your inquiries about sexuality.

]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3954 213 2299db2cf619cf91ce238bbab2267aa6 no The Rise and Fall of Mankind Standalone Message Brent Branchaud <p>When you really understand what took place at creation, and the tragedy of the Fall, everything else in the Bible makes sense.</p> <p>When you really understand what took place at creation, and the tragedy of the Fall, everything else in the Bible makes sense.</p> When you really understand what took place at creation, and the tragedy of the Fall, everything else in the Bible makes sense.

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2833 214 0d6e090a316e576cc92a912b71390006 no 1. Mary & Joe <p>Christmas traditions and caricatures may have helped shape our ideas about Mary and Joseph, as well as the angels, shepherds, and wise men. This series will help us look closer at these "stars of Christmas" and why God chose them.</p> <p>Christmas traditions and caricatures may have helped shape our ideas about Mary and Joseph, as well as the angels, shepherds, and wise men. This series will help us look closer at these "stars of Christmas" and why God chose them.</p> Christmas traditions and caricatures may have helped shape our ideas about Mary and Joseph, as well as the angels, shepherds, and wise men. This series will help us look closer at these "stars of Christmas" and why God chose them.

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2196 215 1f663b8f81919d03545075bbe600bd1c no 2. The Magicians & Shepherds <p>Every story has extra characters, and the Christmas story is no exception. Think: angels, shepherds, and wise men. God chose these extras to communicate something to us. Let's peel back what's been added to the story by tradition and legend to get to the heart of his message to us.</p> <p>Every story has extra characters, and the Christmas story is no exception. Think: angels, shepherds, and wise men. God chose these extras to communicate something to us. Let's peel back what's been added to the story by tradition and legend to get to the heart of his message to us.</p> Every story has extra characters, and the Christmas story is no exception. Think: angels, shepherds, and wise men. God chose these extras to communicate something to us. Let's peel back what's been added to the story by tradition and legend to get to the heart of his message to us.

]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3166 216 713c40c1ebedbdd7aab00eaaa6a34566 no 3. Gabe & the Angels <p>As with the other "stars of Christmas," tradition has affected what we think about angels. Let's look at what the Bible tells us about them, and what that teaches us about God.</p> <p>As with the other "stars of Christmas," tradition has affected what we think about angels. Let's look at what the Bible tells us about them, and what that teaches us about God.</p> As with the other "stars of Christmas," tradition has affected what we think about angels. Let's look at what the Bible tells us about them, and what that teaches us about God.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3463 217 6e97c9ca4e1cb8fbf0fb4732b384a538 no 4. The King of Israel <p>This week's "star" in the Christmas story is the villain: Herod the Great. This powerful, paranoid king of Judea pacified Jews through building projects and had members of his own family murdered. Why would God include him in the Christmas story?</p> <p>This week's "star" in the Christmas story is the villain: Herod the Great. This powerful, paranoid king of Judea pacified Jews through building projects and had members of his own family murdered. Why would God include him in the Christmas story?</p> This week's "star" in the Christmas story is the villain: Herod the Great. This powerful, paranoid king of Judea pacified Jews through building projects and had members of his own family murdered. Why would God include him in the Christmas story?

]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2842 218 709bdcd0274eb069014f511efc84f58d no 5. The Real Star <p>Jesus is the star of Christmas–without Him there is no Christmas</p> <p>Jesus is the star of Christmas–without Him there is no Christmas</p> Jesus is the star of Christmas–without Him there is no Christmas

]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2710 219 557b67ab941a6e8fc773480ace684d79 no 1. Expecting a Beginning <p>Some think science and God are enemies. Actually, God and science are so compatible they are allies. Listen to this first message in this series on the existence of God.</p> <p>Some think science and God are enemies. Actually, God and science are so compatible they are allies. Listen to this first message in this series on the existence of God.</p> Some think science and God are enemies. Actually, God and science are so compatible they are allies. Listen to this first message in this series on the existence of God.

]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3305 220 d11f8aaf34a07e9e9b5a9f7fcf18953a no 2. Expecting an Order <p>We live in a world of fear and anxiety. People fear sharks and ticks, diseases and death. Christians may think: What if God really isn't in control? Atheists may think: What if He is? And many people avoid thinking about these questions at all. In this message we'll look at the evidence, and we don't have to be afraid of doing that.</p> <p>We live in a world of fear and anxiety. People fear sharks and ticks, diseases and death. Christians may think: What if God really isn't in control? Atheists may think: What if He is? And many people avoid thinking about these questions at all. In this message we'll look at the evidence, and we don't have to be afraid of doing that.</p> We live in a world of fear and anxiety. People fear sharks and ticks, diseases and death. Christians may think: What if God really isn't in control? Atheists may think: What if He is? And many people avoid thinking about these questions at all. In this message we'll look at the evidence, and we don't have to be afraid of doing that.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3158 221 01918cea7cc6d7384222a567c0643dcd no 3. Expecting Information <p>We've seen the universe has a beginning and is finely tuned, both of which uphold the God Hypothesis. So why do some scientists still deny God? That's where Pastor Greg begins this concluding message.</p> <p>We've seen the universe has a beginning and is finely tuned, both of which uphold the God Hypothesis. So why do some scientists still deny God? That's where Pastor Greg begins this concluding message.</p> We've seen the universe has a beginning and is finely tuned, both of which uphold the God Hypothesis. So why do some scientists still deny God? That's where Pastor Greg begins this concluding message.

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3506 222 a416bbdf8712e1a3225110f910dfb572 no 1. Courage in the Dark <p>We can walk in the dark if we're familiar with the room. And it's usually people we're familiar with that we trust. How about God? Do you know him enough to trust him? Is he who you turn to when things go dark? Listen to this first message in the first series of our walk through Exodus.</p> <p>We can walk in the dark if we're familiar with the room. And it's usually people we're familiar with that we trust. How about God? Do you know him enough to trust him? Is he who you turn to when things go dark? Listen to this first message in the first series of our walk through Exodus.</p> We can walk in the dark if we're familiar with the room. And it's usually people we're familiar with that we trust. How about God? Do you know him enough to trust him? Is he who you turn to when things go dark? Listen to this first message in the first series of our walk through Exodus.

]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3531 223 35f8c02f0d64c3ab776a3b81a00eeaea no 2. Trust in the Dark <p>It's difficult to trust the Lord when we can't see what is going on. When our employers, rulers, leaders, or laws force us to choose between honoring them or honoring God, we must navigate with wisdom, grace, and trust in the Lord.</p> <p>It's difficult to trust the Lord when we can't see what is going on. When our employers, rulers, leaders, or laws force us to choose between honoring them or honoring God, we must navigate with wisdom, grace, and trust in the Lord.</p> It's difficult to trust the Lord when we can't see what is going on. When our employers, rulers, leaders, or laws force us to choose between honoring them or honoring God, we must navigate with wisdom, grace, and trust in the Lord.

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2837 224 7a30e72756dbe9df8d6b61d2c54d4054 no 3. Surrender in the Dark <p>We tend to try to control a situation when we are in the dark, and do not trust God's setting. However, we need to trust that God hears and remembers, so we must pray with hope and obey His direction.</p> <p>We tend to try to control a situation when we are in the dark, and do not trust God's setting. However, we need to trust that God hears and remembers, so we must pray with hope and obey His direction.</p> We tend to try to control a situation when we are in the dark, and do not trust God's setting. However, we need to trust that God hears and remembers, so we must pray with hope and obey His direction.

]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3209 225 7945ecc78f8ee65a321ffa7b2cada275 no 4. Calling in the Dark Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3371 226 5b15ff8117127face680855b77618328 no 5. Allegiance in the Dark Stephan Oldham Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2721 227 993c93636f3c033978820f1eb4108701 no 1. Need for Community <p>In this introduction to our new series, we'll see that Jesus saved us into a community because he knew we’d need one another’s encouragement, insights and accountability to really know ourselves.</p> <p>In this introduction to our new series, we'll see that Jesus saved us into a community because he knew we’d need one another’s encouragement, insights and accountability to really know ourselves.</p> In this introduction to our new series, we'll see that Jesus saved us into a community because he knew we’d need one another’s encouragement, insights and accountability to really know ourselves.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1898 228 1306bbd6a5419845e19c2a1893fa59f2 no 2. Know Your Self <p>What if the Bible gave us a way to understand ourselves that wouldn’t provoke pride? Guess what—it does! God's word calls us to humility in our spiritual journey, connecting spiritual transformation to seeing ourselves rightly. And to know ourselves rightly, we must first know God.</p> <p>What if the Bible gave us a way to understand ourselves that wouldn’t provoke pride? Guess what—it does! God's word calls us to humility in our spiritual journey, connecting spiritual transformation to seeing ourselves rightly. And to know ourselves rightly, we must first know God.</p> What if the Bible gave us a way to understand ourselves that wouldn’t provoke pride? Guess what—it does! God's word calls us to humility in our spiritual journey, connecting spiritual transformation to seeing ourselves rightly. And to know ourselves rightly, we must first know God.

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2197 229 000cef48d378e199ef4c2e18cf55a60a no 3. Honor the Body <p>Last week we looked at being made in the image of God, but we left out one thing: our bodies! Our culture is, at best, confused on this topic. We don’t love the human body rightly; we worship it, hate it, or ignore it. But we are to love our bodies as God does—surrendering them to his will, because he loves our bodies.</p> <p>Last week we looked at being made in the image of God, but we left out one thing: our bodies! Our culture is, at best, confused on this topic. We don’t love the human body rightly; we worship it, hate it, or ignore it. But we are to love our bodies as God does—surrendering them to his will, because he loves our bodies.</p> Last week we looked at being made in the image of God, but we left out one thing: our bodies! Our culture is, at best, confused on this topic. We don’t love the human body rightly; we worship it, hate it, or ignore it. But we are to love our bodies as God does—surrendering them to his will, because he loves our bodies.

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3096 230 8450c8726dccdfc976ad4ec2ee323c2d no 4. Know Your Community <p>Part of knowing yourself rightly is to know how your community affects you, for the good or the bad. Spiritual growth is not just personal, it's also corporate. We need one another as we strive to be like Christ.</p> <p>Part of knowing yourself rightly is to know how your community affects you, for the good or the bad. Spiritual growth is not just personal, it's also corporate. We need one another as we strive to be like Christ.</p> Part of knowing yourself rightly is to know how your community affects you, for the good or the bad. Spiritual growth is not just personal, it's also corporate. We need one another as we strive to be like Christ.

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2491 231 2a7cff1ac05959bac7557f75920858f2 no 5. Know Your Value <p>How do you determine your value? What does that question make you look at in yourself? What do you assess? Are you looking through the right lens? We've been learning that to develop spiritually we need to know ourselves rightly, and an important part of that is knowing our value rightly.</p> <p>How do you determine your value? What does that question make you look at in yourself? What do you assess? Are you looking through the right lens? We've been learning that to develop spiritually we need to know ourselves rightly, and an important part of that is knowing our value rightly.</p> How do you determine your value? What does that question make you look at in yourself? What do you assess? Are you looking through the right lens? We've been learning that to develop spiritually we need to know ourselves rightly, and an important part of that is knowing our value rightly.

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2158 232 68901f706be5754c95656e1c4c3adcfb no 6. Know Your Brokenness <p>We’ve learned how to see ourselves rightly by looking at the image of God. We reflect Him in our very being, our bodies, our communities, and in our value. But there is a problem: we have conformed to this world, and we need transformation.</p> <p>We’ve learned how to see ourselves rightly by looking at the image of God. We reflect Him in our very being, our bodies, our communities, and in our value. But there is a problem: we have conformed to this world, and we need transformation.</p> We’ve learned how to see ourselves rightly by looking at the image of God. We reflect Him in our very being, our bodies, our communities, and in our value. But there is a problem: we have conformed to this world, and we need transformation.

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2743 233 6f59aea2eb5eb3539fe6a23b334e75a0 no 7. Molded by Christ <p>In this series we looked at God, our bodies, our community, our value, and our sin. Now we'll put it all together to hopefully see ourselves truthfully, and see that Jesus Christ, who is the image of God, is transforming our characters, our bodies, and our minds, to be more and more like Him.</p> <p>In this series we looked at God, our bodies, our community, our value, and our sin. Now we'll put it all together to hopefully see ourselves truthfully, and see that Jesus Christ, who is the image of God, is transforming our characters, our bodies, and our minds, to be more and more like Him.</p> In this series we looked at God, our bodies, our community, our value, and our sin. Now we'll put it all together to hopefully see ourselves truthfully, and see that Jesus Christ, who is the image of God, is transforming our characters, our bodies, and our minds, to be more and more like Him.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2719 234 dabf28b211fefe4d36a9ec130a28142e no 1. The Inspiration <p>The church that Paul writes to in 1 Timothy was in a culture like ours, in that there were many gods and worldviews. In such an environment, what does it look like to live out Christianity? How do we illustrate the Gospel to the world around us?</p> <p>The church that Paul writes to in 1 Timothy was in a culture like ours, in that there were many gods and worldviews. In such an environment, what does it look like to live out Christianity? How do we illustrate the Gospel to the world around us?</p> The church that Paul writes to in 1 Timothy was in a culture like ours, in that there were many gods and worldviews. In such an environment, what does it look like to live out Christianity? How do we illustrate the Gospel to the world around us?

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2635 235 131d264d1ffee01c2127e5dbea209539 no 2. It Takes Training to Illustrate the Gospel <p>If the church is to be a household where the gospel is illustrated, leaders in the church must act as the heads of this household. In 1 Timothy 4:6-16 leaders illustrate the gospel by being an example to their followers. To do this leaders must train in godliness like an athlete trains to achieve victory.</p> <p>If the church is to be a household where the gospel is illustrated, leaders in the church must act as the heads of this household. In 1 Timothy 4:6-16 leaders illustrate the gospel by being an example to their followers. To do this leaders must train in godliness like an athlete trains to achieve victory.</p> If the church is to be a household where the gospel is illustrated, leaders in the church must act as the heads of this household. In 1 Timothy 4:6-16 leaders illustrate the gospel by being an example to their followers. To do this leaders must train in godliness like an athlete trains to achieve victory.

]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2375 236 2c504c89995acb581b65e7a22207127a no 3. Caring for One Another Stephan Oldham <p>Whether you are on the right or left, you may be offended by this sermon. That's because many of us tend to add the Bible to our political view rather than allow the Bible to form our view. This may prevent a proper understanding of this week's text.</p> <p>Whether you are on the right or left, you may be offended by this sermon. That's because many of us tend to add the Bible to our political view rather than allow the Bible to form our view. This may prevent a proper understanding of this week's text.</p> Whether you are on the right or left, you may be offended by this sermon. That's because many of us tend to add the Bible to our political view rather than allow the Bible to form our view. This may prevent a proper understanding of this week's text.

]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2539 237 dac1080ff33df88599b1ceccef8dbdbf no 4. Relate with Authority guest speaker <p>In 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2 we learn how to relate to authorities in our life through the lens of Church, those who are authorities in the church structure, as well as those who are over us and attend church with us. Sound confusing? Our guest speaker will help make sense of it!</p> <p>In 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2 we learn how to relate to authorities in our life through the lens of Church, those who are authorities in the church structure, as well as those who are over us and attend church with us. Sound confusing? Our guest speaker will help make sense of it!</p> In 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2 we learn how to relate to authorities in our life through the lens of Church, those who are authorities in the church structure, as well as those who are over us and attend church with us. Sound confusing? Our guest speaker will help make sense of it!

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2104 238 cdf70f3cd0018b143f0ba673ac59b8d6 no 5. Illustrated with Money <p>It is commonly believed in our culture, and unfortunately commonly true, that POWER + MONEY = CORRUPTION. But in 1 Timothy 6 Paul proposes another equation, one that can transform the wealth of this world into a picture of Jesus—and so gives us another powerful illustration of the gospel!</p> <p>It is commonly believed in our culture, and unfortunately commonly true, that POWER + MONEY = CORRUPTION. But in 1 Timothy 6 Paul proposes another equation, one that can transform the wealth of this world into a picture of Jesus—and so gives us another powerful illustration of the gospel!</p> It is commonly believed in our culture, and unfortunately commonly true, that POWER + MONEY = CORRUPTION. But in 1 Timothy 6 Paul proposes another equation, one that can transform the wealth of this world into a picture of Jesus—and so gives us another powerful illustration of the gospel!

]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2676 239 0ddff0034bff4b99c6d7d79e73cfc380 no 6. Fight to Live <p>Olympic athletes train for years and, in 1 Timothy 6:11-21, it sounds like it takes a similar dedication to maintain our spiritual life. As we conclude our last series in 1 Timothy, let's be encouraged to keep going, to "fight the good fight" and "take hold of the eternal life" to which we are <a href="http://called.Notes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">called.Notes</a></p> <p>Olympic athletes train for years and, in 1 Timothy 6:11-21, it sounds like it takes a similar dedication to maintain our spiritual life. As we conclude our last series in 1 Timothy, let's be encouraged to keep going, to "fight the good fight" and "take hold of the eternal life" to which we are <a href="http://called.Notes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">called.Notes</a></p> Olympic athletes train for years and, in 1 Timothy 6:11-21, it sounds like it takes a similar dedication to maintain our spiritual life. As we conclude our last series in 1 Timothy, let's be encouraged to keep going, to "fight the good fight" and "take hold of the eternal life" to which we are called.Notes

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2606 240 f2fc2a5c9023a9a69e827010d4b5ad97 no 1. Need for Leads <p>When we witness failures in church leaders it's tempting to think we should just go it alone, i.e. all I need is my Bible, I follow Jesus so I don't need a church. But Jesus called the apostles and set up church leadership! So let's look at what He can teach us.</p> <p>When we witness failures in church leaders it's tempting to think we should just go it alone, i.e. all I need is my Bible, I follow Jesus so I don't need a church. But Jesus called the apostles and set up church leadership! So let's look at what He can teach us.</p> When we witness failures in church leaders it's tempting to think we should just go it alone, i.e. all I need is my Bible, I follow Jesus so I don't need a church. But Jesus called the apostles and set up church leadership! So let's look at what He can teach us.

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2441 241 bc65fd48b69901e88b8b01b4c846391f no 2. Character of Leadership Stephan Oldham <p>So much about leadership these days focuses on skills, with little emphasis put on character. Not so with God in His word. Last week Greg talked about elders/overseers in the church. In the second message of this series we will look at who they are, or should be, at their core.</p> <p>So much about leadership these days focuses on skills, with little emphasis put on character. Not so with God in His word. Last week Greg talked about elders/overseers in the church. In the second message of this series we will look at who they are, or should be, at their core.</p> So much about leadership these days focuses on skills, with little emphasis put on character. Not so with God in His word. Last week Greg talked about elders/overseers in the church. In the second message of this series we will look at who they are, or should be, at their core.

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2762 242 85393f87b32832909f57bf3fdb1efc5b no 4. The Deacon's Core <p>Trust and leadership go together; before we will follow a leader, we need to know they are trustworthy. But how do we determine that? The early church had that same question.</p> <p>Trust and leadership go together; before we will follow a leader, we need to know they are trustworthy. But how do we determine that? The early church had that same question.</p> Trust and leadership go together; before we will follow a leader, we need to know they are trustworthy. But how do we determine that? The early church had that same question.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2231 243 656a2a89de6da445b906dc60a877fc7c no 1. Created <p>Every family has a story; how do you view yours? Is it inferior to another? Are there parts you don't want known? In this message we'll look at the good and the bad of our family stories through the lens of God's story.</p> <p>Every family has a story; how do you view yours? Is it inferior to another? Are there parts you don't want known? In this message we'll look at the good and the bad of our family stories through the lens of God's story.</p> Every family has a story; how do you view yours? Is it inferior to another? Are there parts you don't want known? In this message we'll look at the good and the bad of our family stories through the lens of God's story.

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2169 244 e3a104f2f9b40926f18992b188988b66 no 2. Ruin <p>Humanity is a wreck and news ratings prove that we love to stare at it (if it bleeds, it leads). Last week we looked at the good, God's intention in creation, but this week we'll see the bad. Before you tune out, remember the big picture and the goal of this sermon series: Don’t evaluate your family in the moment, but by all four movements.</p> <p>Humanity is a wreck and news ratings prove that we love to stare at it (if it bleeds, it leads). Last week we looked at the good, God's intention in creation, but this week we'll see the bad. Before you tune out, remember the big picture and the goal of this sermon series: Don’t evaluate your family in the moment, but by all four movements.</p> Humanity is a wreck and news ratings prove that we love to stare at it (if it bleeds, it leads). Last week we looked at the good, God's intention in creation, but this week we'll see the bad. Before you tune out, remember the big picture and the goal of this sermon series: Don’t evaluate your family in the moment, but by all four movements.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2144 245 0aec61c97d9b28259ddae89f97f5c983 no 3. Redeemed <p>We’ve looked at creation, and the intention God had for us. We’ve looked at the ruin, and how it has wrecked everything. We are broken, but in this message we learn that God picks us up to restore us to his works and makes us better.</p> <p>We’ve looked at creation, and the intention God had for us. We’ve looked at the ruin, and how it has wrecked everything. We are broken, but in this message we learn that God picks us up to restore us to his works and makes us better.</p> We’ve looked at creation, and the intention God had for us. We’ve looked at the ruin, and how it has wrecked everything. We are broken, but in this message we learn that God picks us up to restore us to his works and makes us better.

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2176 246 f99c7c4583803043bcb7d20ecb1d7e4a no 4. Becoming <p>God is not going to leave us hanging; He will deliver on all His promises. Some day we will finally see that He worked all things for good.</p> <p>God is not going to leave us hanging; He will deliver on all His promises. Some day we will finally see that He worked all things for good.</p> God is not going to leave us hanging; He will deliver on all His promises. Some day we will finally see that He worked all things for good.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2694 247 12c756eb52a67bbf0903fb7d35cb81f8 no 1. Victim to Victory <p>Let's examine Jesus' own words while on the cross to learn how He went from Victim to Victory.</p> <p>Let's examine Jesus' own words while on the cross to learn how He went from Victim to Victory.</p> Let's examine Jesus' own words while on the cross to learn how He went from Victim to Victory.

]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2679 248 77a1b65be6e88ab2d0639398beeb09e7 no 2. Are You Living in Victimhood? <p>Are stuck in the pain of what happened to you? Some people are raised with a victim mindset, and our culture can teach us to be offended by everything. Even if you don't currently live in victimhood, you probably know someone who does. And you are not immune from moving in someday.</p> <p>Are stuck in the pain of what happened to you? Some people are raised with a victim mindset, and our culture can teach us to be offended by everything. Even if you don't currently live in victimhood, you probably know someone who does. And you are not immune from moving in someday.</p> Are stuck in the pain of what happened to you? Some people are raised with a victim mindset, and our culture can teach us to be offended by everything. Even if you don't currently live in victimhood, you probably know someone who does. And you are not immune from moving in someday.

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2392 249 a35505b899414baa9fb2acd8c756460b no 3. We Must See Why We Stay <p>So far we've seen how Jesus' example can show us how to move from victim to victory, and we've learned how to determine if we are, or someone we know is, living in victimhood. Now we'll see why staying in victimhood can be comfortable for us, but very costly.</p> <p>So far we've seen how Jesus' example can show us how to move from victim to victory, and we've learned how to determine if we are, or someone we know is, living in victimhood. Now we'll see why staying in victimhood can be comfortable for us, but very costly.</p> So far we've seen how Jesus' example can show us how to move from victim to victory, and we've learned how to determine if we are, or someone we know is, living in victimhood. Now we'll see why staying in victimhood can be comfortable for us, but very costly.

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2327 250 aa30f55a2acab153bb1306ea6d88bb9e no 4. Packing Up <p>So far we've identified if we live in victimhood and if so, determined what may be keeping us there. Now it's time to pack up so we can move out, and if you've ever moved, you know that packing up can be the most work.</p> <p>So far we've identified if we live in victimhood and if so, determined what may be keeping us there. Now it's time to pack up so we can move out, and if you've ever moved, you know that packing up can be the most work.</p> So far we've identified if we live in victimhood and if so, determined what may be keeping us there. Now it's time to pack up so we can move out, and if you've ever moved, you know that packing up can be the most work.

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2737 251 acd9f92c32bebc96dcecef04df8e27f4 no 5. Moving into Victory <p>We were created to know God and represent Him in the world. God made us for a purpose; we have a responsibility. It is God who enables us to move out of victimhood to victory.</p> <p>We were created to know God and represent Him in the world. God made us for a purpose; we have a responsibility. It is God who enables us to move out of victimhood to victory.</p> We were created to know God and represent Him in the world. God made us for a purpose; we have a responsibility. It is God who enables us to move out of victimhood to victory.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2549 252 4f69f67bd5a031325c38d986e5c1a518 no 1. 101: The Giver <p>In this series we are going to examine the spiritual gifts found in the Bible. Perhaps you have no idea what they are. Maybe you have had an odd experience with them. Have you been taught the time for spiritual gifts, or at least some of them, is over? You may be open to them, but have never experienced them. Well let's learn about them together. Welcome to class!</p> <p>In this series we are going to examine the spiritual gifts found in the Bible. Perhaps you have no idea what they are. Maybe you have had an odd experience with them. Have you been taught the time for spiritual gifts, or at least some of them, is over? You may be open to them, but have never experienced them. Well let's learn about them together. Welcome to class!</p> In this series we are going to examine the spiritual gifts found in the Bible. Perhaps you have no idea what they are. Maybe you have had an odd experience with them. Have you been taught the time for spiritual gifts, or at least some of them, is over? You may be open to them, but have never experienced them. Well let's learn about them together. Welcome to class!

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2338 253 0da6316b6348605604c24e3077ebb145 no 2. 201: What is a Spiritual Gift? <p>Last week we learned that God gave us gifts for the purpose of promoting Jesus. But what exactly is a spiritual gift and what makes a gift spiritual? Students, grab your Bibles and let's dig in.</p> <p>Last week we learned that God gave us gifts for the purpose of promoting Jesus. But what exactly is a spiritual gift and what makes a gift spiritual? Students, grab your Bibles and let's dig in.</p> Last week we learned that God gave us gifts for the purpose of promoting Jesus. But what exactly is a spiritual gift and what makes a gift spiritual? Students, grab your Bibles and let's dig in.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2388 254 95cde16e4ba20c696db78c2475040131 no 3. 301: The Word Gifts <p>Has church become something we "purchase"—we just go there to get something? Let's make sure we know our spiritual gift(s) so we can be the church, not just go to church.</p> <p>Has church become something we "purchase"—we just go there to get something? Let's make sure we know our spiritual gift(s) so we can be the church, not just go to church.</p> Has church become something we "purchase"—we just go there to get something? Let's make sure we know our spiritual gift(s) so we can be the church, not just go to church.

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2941 255 e8125dc2ec1b9ac8be90f2a1707b07fb no 4. 302: The Service Gifts <p>Welcome back to class, students. This week we'll study spiritual gifts that fall into these categories: leadership, care, and practical.</p> <p>Welcome back to class, students. This week we'll study spiritual gifts that fall into these categories: leadership, care, and practical.</p> Welcome back to class, students. This week we'll study spiritual gifts that fall into these categories: leadership, care, and practical.

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1958 256 97332d2f21e60168f62680e376f952d5 no 5. 303: The Miraculous Gifts <p>We've all heard people call something a miracle. But what is a miracle, really? What are the miraculous gifts? And what is God's purpose for them?</p> <p>We've all heard people call something a miracle. But what is a miracle, really? What are the miraculous gifts? And what is God's purpose for them?</p> We've all heard people call something a miracle. But what is a miracle, really? What are the miraculous gifts? And what is God's purpose for them?

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2628 257 24d0db8591d2097c7544a4905a9e9d79 no 6. 401: How to Use the Gifts <p>We humans can mess up any good thing God gives us, and the spiritual gifts are no different. The church in Corinth caused problems using their gifts and we can learn from them.</p> <p>We humans can mess up any good thing God gives us, and the spiritual gifts are no different. The church in Corinth caused problems using their gifts and we can learn from them.</p> We humans can mess up any good thing God gives us, and the spiritual gifts are no different. The church in Corinth caused problems using their gifts and we can learn from them.

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2516 258 a47c96df11ba13b40b599cc44b6e7e7c no 1. Love Christ <p>2020 made it clear that our mission is more relevant today than it has ever been: To LOVE, LIVE and SHARE Christ, to make him known wherever we go. These three acts center our lives in Christ so he is known. Bit by bit, God is shaping our souls, but we need to stay centered so he can do his work.</p> <p>2020 made it clear that our mission is more relevant today than it has ever been: To LOVE, LIVE and SHARE Christ, to make him known wherever we go. These three acts center our lives in Christ so he is known. Bit by bit, God is shaping our souls, but we need to stay centered so he can do his work.</p> 2020 made it clear that our mission is more relevant today than it has ever been: To LOVE, LIVE and SHARE Christ, to make him known wherever we go. These three acts center our lives in Christ so he is known. Bit by bit, God is shaping our souls, but we need to stay centered so he can do his work.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2123 259 b030974b520827abe27ffc5d3edea879 no 2. Live Christ <p>Last week we learned that the greatest changes happen when we constantly center our lives on Christ. This week we will be called to go further, so Christ is not only known by us, but Christ is known in us. This may seem abstract, so let's dig in and see what it means.</p> <p>Last week we learned that the greatest changes happen when we constantly center our lives on Christ. This week we will be called to go further, so Christ is not only known by us, but Christ is known in us. This may seem abstract, so let's dig in and see what it means.</p> Last week we learned that the greatest changes happen when we constantly center our lives on Christ. This week we will be called to go further, so Christ is not only known by us, but Christ is known in us. This may seem abstract, so let's dig in and see what it means.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2296 260 7db7cae8d1e540e7caa2a7ece85674f0 no 3. Share Christ <p>Have you ever hesitated to share your faith with someone because you don't live it out perfectly yourself? Or maybe you've wondered if telling someone about Jesus is somehow judging them, telling them their thinking is wrong. These are just a couple of the things Pastor Greg explores in this message.</p> <p>Have you ever hesitated to share your faith with someone because you don't live it out perfectly yourself? Or maybe you've wondered if telling someone about Jesus is somehow judging them, telling them their thinking is wrong. These are just a couple of the things Pastor Greg explores in this message.</p> Have you ever hesitated to share your faith with someone because you don't live it out perfectly yourself? Or maybe you've wondered if telling someone about Jesus is somehow judging them, telling them their thinking is wrong. These are just a couple of the things Pastor Greg explores in this message.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2593 261 8495703dbc3af5d744f0bfc8f6a03ca5 no 1. Assemble in Prayer <p>Sometimes we don't notice a problem with the way something's constructed until it's tried and tested. Then we may choose to work around it, but there's nothing better than just doing it right the first time. This is similar to what Timothy faced with the church.</p> <p>Sometimes we don't notice a problem with the way something's constructed until it's tried and tested. Then we may choose to work around it, but there's nothing better than just doing it right the first time. This is similar to what Timothy faced with the church.</p> Sometimes we don't notice a problem with the way something's constructed until it's tried and tested. Then we may choose to work around it, but there's nothing better than just doing it right the first time. This is similar to what Timothy faced with the church.

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2814 262 614daae6d0e38ff57e3a8b680cf40268 no 2. Assemble for the Nations <p>1 Timothy 2:5-7 is essentially a creed we all believe: It explains the need for Jesus, explains that He has been our mediator, and implies that He has made us right with God. What does this mean for us? Through Jesus we can approach God in prayer. This is an awesome privilege and a serious responsibility.</p> <p>1 Timothy 2:5-7 is essentially a creed we all believe: It explains the need for Jesus, explains that He has been our mediator, and implies that He has made us right with God. What does this mean for us? Through Jesus we can approach God in prayer. This is an awesome privilege and a serious responsibility.</p> 1 Timothy 2:5-7 is essentially a creed we all believe: It explains the need for Jesus, explains that He has been our mediator, and implies that He has made us right with God. What does this mean for us? Through Jesus we can approach God in prayer. This is an awesome privilege and a serious responsibility.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2154 263 9a68b6c2b1974e70a90ad6384a6d6baf no 3. Man Power Required <p>1 Timothy is teaching us that the church needs to be reassembled and so far we've learned that before anything else we must pray, then we must have a global view of the gospel, and now Paul instructs about the role of men and women in 1 Timothy 2:8–14. In this message we'll focus on men.N</p> <p>1 Timothy is teaching us that the church needs to be reassembled and so far we've learned that before anything else we must pray, then we must have a global view of the gospel, and now Paul instructs about the role of men and women in 1 Timothy 2:8–14. In this message we'll focus on men.N</p> 1 Timothy is teaching us that the church needs to be reassembled and so far we've learned that before anything else we must pray, then we must have a global view of the gospel, and now Paul instructs about the role of men and women in 1 Timothy 2:8–14. In this message we'll focus on men.N

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2484 264 da283eb695b1e80d7461c25aa7d35eeb no 4. Woman Power Required <p>Continuing in 1 Timothy 2:8–15, this message turns the focus on women. Men and women are of equal value as God’s image and He designed us to work together. In fact, the church should be an example to the world in this area.</p> <p>Continuing in 1 Timothy 2:8–15, this message turns the focus on women. Men and women are of equal value as God’s image and He designed us to work together. In fact, the church should be an example to the world in this area.</p> Continuing in 1 Timothy 2:8–15, this message turns the focus on women. Men and women are of equal value as God’s image and He designed us to work together. In fact, the church should be an example to the world in this area.

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2190 265 b1ffff34019b41aa6dc6e0d15dfeeae2 no 1. New Humanity <p>Our culture pushes anything new and improved. Do you want the latest phone? How about a new car? Does your kitchen "need" to be updated? In this series of messages leading to Christmas, we'll examine how the birth of Jesus truly started to improve humanity.</p> <p>Our culture pushes anything new and improved. Do you want the latest phone? How about a new car? Does your kitchen "need" to be updated? In this series of messages leading to Christmas, we'll examine how the birth of Jesus truly started to improve humanity.</p> Our culture pushes anything new and improved. Do you want the latest phone? How about a new car? Does your kitchen "need" to be updated? In this series of messages leading to Christmas, we'll examine how the birth of Jesus truly started to improve humanity.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1711 266 8dc602b2348563faf8c8a909a17f2fe9 no 2. New Morality <p>No matter how hard we try to improve ourselves (or others) we cannot escape the fact that we all have a sinful nature. But we are not without hope because of what Jesus has brought to us.</p> <p>No matter how hard we try to improve ourselves (or others) we cannot escape the fact that we all have a sinful nature. But we are not without hope because of what Jesus has brought to us.</p> No matter how hard we try to improve ourselves (or others) we cannot escape the fact that we all have a sinful nature. But we are not without hope because of what Jesus has brought to us.

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2658 267 130d9002feef4bafe621c172dd0f8fa8 no 3. New Leadership <p>Humans have been looking for great leaders since the beginning of time. But because of sin, all great leaders end up being a mix of good and bad – except the one prophesied in Isaiah 9:1–7.</p> <p>Humans have been looking for great leaders since the beginning of time. But because of sin, all great leaders end up being a mix of good and bad – except the one prophesied in Isaiah 9:1–7.</p> Humans have been looking for great leaders since the beginning of time. But because of sin, all great leaders end up being a mix of good and bad – except the one prophesied in Isaiah 9:1–7.

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2325 268 c55940b9db450b2f473909a0da0fd8a0 no 4. New Universe <p>So far we've seen that at Christmas Jesus brought a new humanity that overcomes death, a new morality where sin is done, and a new leadership that brings us a world of peace. Now we'll see that Jesus promises even more: a new world.</p> <p>So far we've seen that at Christmas Jesus brought a new humanity that overcomes death, a new morality where sin is done, and a new leadership that brings us a world of peace. Now we'll see that Jesus promises even more: a new world.</p> So far we've seen that at Christmas Jesus brought a new humanity that overcomes death, a new morality where sin is done, and a new leadership that brings us a world of peace. Now we'll see that Jesus promises even more: a new world.

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2150 269 b02fd6529785628a801158984d754e2d no 1. Distracted by Speculation <p>In this new 3-week series we will explore the negative effects of distractions and how to avoid them.</p> <p>In this new 3-week series we will explore the negative effects of distractions and how to avoid them.</p> In this new 3-week series we will explore the negative effects of distractions and how to avoid them.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2664 270 b5371d98ef3eba61d4182b924ae749da no 2. Keep the Focus <p>If we're distracted, is it even possible to love God and love one another?</p> <p>If we're distracted, is it even possible to love God and love one another?</p> If we're distracted, is it even possible to love God and love one another?

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2173 271 3c04df3a0a6dcbeb1d8ea87b02c991be no 3. Distracted by Law <p>Paul has much to teach us in this section about what "the law" does for us today.</p> <p>Paul has much to teach us in this section about what "the law" does for us today.</p> Paul has much to teach us in this section about what "the law" does for us today.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2439 272 44b176529f0add7b30f18fea6cdbdd97 no 1. Run Away <p>God loves to rescue rebels at their worst, and that is an apt description of the prophet Jonah. But before we point a finger at him, perhaps we should take a look at ourselves. Sit down and read through the book of Jonah (it's very short!) to prepare for this new series.</p> <p>God loves to rescue rebels at their worst, and that is an apt description of the prophet Jonah. But before we point a finger at him, perhaps we should take a look at ourselves. Sit down and read through the book of Jonah (it's very short!) to prepare for this new series.</p> God loves to rescue rebels at their worst, and that is an apt description of the prophet Jonah. But before we point a finger at him, perhaps we should take a look at ourselves. Sit down and read through the book of Jonah (it's very short!) to prepare for this new series.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1871 273 d7b31fb09dccf2c5f520d0e3339ebc17 no 2. Hurled <p>Everything seems to obey God, except Jonah. God uses the wind, the sea, and even the boat, to pursue His runaway prophet. When we followers of Christ act like Jonah it brings God’s discipline on our lives. Why? Because He loves us and wants His mission to go forward.</p> <p>Everything seems to obey God, except Jonah. God uses the wind, the sea, and even the boat, to pursue His runaway prophet. When we followers of Christ act like Jonah it brings God’s discipline on our lives. Why? Because He loves us and wants His mission to go forward.</p> Everything seems to obey God, except Jonah. God uses the wind, the sea, and even the boat, to pursue His runaway prophet. When we followers of Christ act like Jonah it brings God’s discipline on our lives. Why? Because He loves us and wants His mission to go forward.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2686 274 c376dd3325b336ff8ebebcd21d007e8f no 3. Jonah's Rock Bottom Rebel Poetry Stephan Oldham <p>Jonah, in the belly of a fish, cried out to God with a poem. What do you do when you hit rock bottom?</p> <p>Jonah, in the belly of a fish, cried out to God with a poem. What do you do when you hit rock bottom?</p> Jonah, in the belly of a fish, cried out to God with a poem. What do you do when you hit rock bottom?

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2261 275 0810d4238043ef9e0e0b33e6dac82f5e no 4. Halfhearted <p>Have you heard that God is the God of second chances? Jonah surely proves that.</p> <p>Have you heard that God is the God of second chances? Jonah surely proves that.</p> Have you heard that God is the God of second chances? Jonah surely proves that.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2220 276 2adb1e0cf2ff7a7adbf953452e049fb2 no 5. Heart Check <p>Just like Jonah, has God been trying to change a "No, Lord" attitude in you? Have you tried to do it yourself? Changing our hearts is not an easy task.</p> <p>Just like Jonah, has God been trying to change a "No, Lord" attitude in you? Have you tried to do it yourself? Changing our hearts is not an easy task.</p> Just like Jonah, has God been trying to change a "No, Lord" attitude in you? Have you tried to do it yourself? Changing our hearts is not an easy task.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2293 277 c80177352decc828064021bc37a6e9cb no 1. Community vs Isolation <p>This series, based on 1 Samuel 21-26, will help us look to God, His Word, and one another, as we face whatever is around the corner. In this message Pastor Greg explores why we need community and what happens to us spiritually when we're isolated.</p> <p>This series, based on 1 Samuel 21-26, will help us look to God, His Word, and one another, as we face whatever is around the corner. In this message Pastor Greg explores why we need community and what happens to us spiritually when we're isolated.</p> This series, based on 1 Samuel 21-26, will help us look to God, His Word, and one another, as we face whatever is around the corner. In this message Pastor Greg explores why we need community and what happens to us spiritually when we're isolated.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1829 278 031a2b57732891f9c79c260062577983 no 2. Around Every Corner is Provision & Protection <p>Life is unpredictable. We've all been surprised by something. Perhaps it was bad like an illness, a job loss or destruction to property. Good things can come to us unexpectedly also. Let's look at a time in David's life when he never knew what was next.</p> <p>Life is unpredictable. We've all been surprised by something. Perhaps it was bad like an illness, a job loss or destruction to property. Good things can come to us unexpectedly also. Let's look at a time in David's life when he never knew what was next.</p> Life is unpredictable. We've all been surprised by something. Perhaps it was bad like an illness, a job loss or destruction to property. Good things can come to us unexpectedly also. Let's look at a time in David's life when he never knew what was next.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2095 279 3ac03c1db34b97701242532ccc37f00a no 3. Around Every Corner is Evil <p>There may be evil around the corner, but this is true also: God is in control and He will be victorious and we can count on Him.</p> <p>There may be evil around the corner, but this is true also: God is in control and He will be victorious and we can count on Him.</p> There may be evil around the corner, but this is true also: God is in control and He will be victorious and we can count on Him.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1908 280 9dabe2a95d9e49e111239fff5f745ae8 no 4. Around Every Corner are Traps <p>When you're backed into a corner, needing to make a decision, how do you react? Can we be prepared ahead of time for the the traps that are around the corner?</p> <p>When you're backed into a corner, needing to make a decision, how do you react? Can we be prepared ahead of time for the the traps that are around the corner?</p> When you're backed into a corner, needing to make a decision, how do you react? Can we be prepared ahead of time for the the traps that are around the corner?

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2151 281 707c33f3b9f6dca423200eb0330298e4 no 5. Around Every Corner are Tests <p>A lot has happened recently in our country and the world to test us. And you've probably faced some personal tests too. In this message we will learn what our response to a test reveals about us.</p> <p>A lot has happened recently in our country and the world to test us. And you've probably faced some personal tests too. In this message we will learn what our response to a test reveals about us.</p> A lot has happened recently in our country and the world to test us. And you've probably faced some personal tests too. In this message we will learn what our response to a test reveals about us.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2105 282 dddb417c79872af99b2ce12fa4098a5b no 6. Around Every Corner are Temptations <p>Temptations look so good, right? We wouldn't be tempted if they didn't. In this message we will learn 4 strategies to deal with them.</p> <p>Temptations look so good, right? We wouldn't be tempted if they didn't. In this message we will learn 4 strategies to deal with them.</p> Temptations look so good, right? We wouldn't be tempted if they didn't. In this message we will learn 4 strategies to deal with them.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2089 283 8205d39457bbf2f6b9d70d6ad5c6a9a0 no 7. Around Every Corner is Growth <p>We may not be able to control the outcome of the situation we're in, but 1 Samuel 26 has some wisdom for us about how to get through it.</p> <p>We may not be able to control the outcome of the situation we're in, but 1 Samuel 26 has some wisdom for us about how to get through it.</p> We may not be able to control the outcome of the situation we're in, but 1 Samuel 26 has some wisdom for us about how to get through it.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2001 284 38122888442f80e459e1acbe31630218 no 1. The Adventure's Call <p>We're entering our final series in the book of Acts. The gospel calls us to an adventure, but we must be willing to take it!</p> <p>We're entering our final series in the book of Acts. The gospel calls us to an adventure, but we must be willing to take it!</p> We're entering our final series in the book of Acts. The gospel calls us to an adventure, but we must be willing to take it!

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1931 285 64d4203b7cf7d34f10647c998a5b6846 no 2. Should Paul Go? <p>If God calls you to go on a dangerous adventure for the sake of the Gospel, how will you respond? With fear or faith?</p> <p>If God calls you to go on a dangerous adventure for the sake of the Gospel, how will you respond? With fear or faith?</p> If God calls you to go on a dangerous adventure for the sake of the Gospel, how will you respond? With fear or faith?

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2143 286 970f33f532e564a091ac50980aa04a5b no 3. The Limiter <p>Paul finds it's time to stop to celebrate and reflect on the adventure of the gospel.</p> <p>Paul finds it's time to stop to celebrate and reflect on the adventure of the gospel.</p> Paul finds it's time to stop to celebrate and reflect on the adventure of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1870 287 fb2307531d492bd456b6ff88e5af6fbd no 4. Facing Our Enemies <p>When facing enemies, there is a great contrast between those on the adventure with the gospel and those who are not.</p> <p>When facing enemies, there is a great contrast between those on the adventure with the gospel and those who are not.</p> When facing enemies, there is a great contrast between those on the adventure with the gospel and those who are not.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2229 288 410cd41801c2116739d74699ff090114 no 5. On Trial <p>Many of us love watching trials, but would hate to be on trial ourselves. (Some of us even go to great lengths to avoid being on a jury.) Jesus tells us we will be put on trial and that we need to be shrewd, but at the same time innocent.</p> <p>Many of us love watching trials, but would hate to be on trial ourselves. (Some of us even go to great lengths to avoid being on a jury.) Jesus tells us we will be put on trial and that we need to be shrewd, but at the same time innocent.</p> Many of us love watching trials, but would hate to be on trial ourselves. (Some of us even go to great lengths to avoid being on a jury.) Jesus tells us we will be put on trial and that we need to be shrewd, but at the same time innocent.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1863 289 da5675a69f1bcc363a358fdf3c736b25 no 6. Defense <p>In Acts 24:1-27 Paul faces someone who is good with his thoughts and words, but his intent is to destroy. As we share the gospel we must be ready to face such foes also.</p> <p>In Acts 24:1-27 Paul faces someone who is good with his thoughts and words, but his intent is to destroy. As we share the gospel we must be ready to face such foes also.</p> In Acts 24:1-27 Paul faces someone who is good with his thoughts and words, but his intent is to destroy. As we share the gospel we must be ready to face such foes also.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1884 290 d92641d9342ecb25926c02676bd512cd no 7. The Court of Public Opinion Stephan Oldham <p>When you’re afraid for your safety, your rights or your freedoms, who do you appeal too? What do you do when the court of public opinion turns on you? That is what are going to explore through the life of Paul.</p> <p>When you’re afraid for your safety, your rights or your freedoms, who do you appeal too? What do you do when the court of public opinion turns on you? That is what are going to explore through the life of Paul.</p> When you’re afraid for your safety, your rights or your freedoms, who do you appeal too? What do you do when the court of public opinion turns on you? That is what are going to explore through the life of Paul.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1857 291 a67d56268c3aaea6d8f9297896b866be no 8. Perceive the Will of God Brent Branchaud <p>Do you need some encouragement? Do you know someone who does? Let's listen to Paul who says in the face of adversity, "Yet now I urge you to take heart..."</p> <p>Do you need some encouragement? Do you know someone who does? Let's listen to Paul who says in the face of adversity, "Yet now I urge you to take heart..."</p> Do you need some encouragement? Do you know someone who does? Let's listen to Paul who says in the face of adversity, "Yet now I urge you to take heart..."

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1799 292 66454c4642006c7a7223acfe0fbf5984 no 9. Always A Way <p>How can we share Christ when we're stuck at home, our churches are "closed", and even our missionaries can't travel to their countries? It seems the gospel adventure has stopped, but this section of Acts will teach us otherwise.</p> <p>How can we share Christ when we're stuck at home, our churches are "closed", and even our missionaries can't travel to their countries? It seems the gospel adventure has stopped, but this section of Acts will teach us otherwise.</p> How can we share Christ when we're stuck at home, our churches are "closed", and even our missionaries can't travel to their countries? It seems the gospel adventure has stopped, but this section of Acts will teach us otherwise.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1747 293 56c75b27661e67e7ac9cb2563cbc9a7e no 10. To Be Continued <p>We've come to the end of our book, The Acts of the Apostles, which we started in Sep 2018! Through 8 series, or themes, we have, hopefully, grown in our knowledge, wonder and sharing of the gospel.</p> <p>We've come to the end of our book, The Acts of the Apostles, which we started in Sep 2018! Through 8 series, or themes, we have, hopefully, grown in our knowledge, wonder and sharing of the gospel.</p> We've come to the end of our book, The Acts of the Apostles, which we started in Sep 2018! Through 8 series, or themes, we have, hopefully, grown in our knowledge, wonder and sharing of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1893 294 83d1cf311c5b62c90f613313fc59ba42 no 1. ID Your Inheritance <p>We are all leaving a legacy. Is that money and property? Is it how you will be remembered? Listen as Pastor Greg shows us how the Bible tells us to think much deeper than that.</p> <p>We are all leaving a legacy. Is that money and property? Is it how you will be remembered? Listen as Pastor Greg shows us how the Bible tells us to think much deeper than that.</p> We are all leaving a legacy. Is that money and property? Is it how you will be remembered? Listen as Pastor Greg shows us how the Bible tells us to think much deeper than that.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2203 295 ccc125666e3b25b5e69545c7047ebb9f no 2. Make a Map <p>A legacy is a path our families will walk after we are gone from this earth; it's our Family Name. And we will all make our family names better if we follow a map.</p> <p>A legacy is a path our families will walk after we are gone from this earth; it's our Family Name. And we will all make our family names better if we follow a map.</p> A legacy is a path our families will walk after we are gone from this earth; it's our Family Name. And we will all make our family names better if we follow a map.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1776 296 cbbeb47ed7f58689dcc473bf8eb567df no 3. How to Build a Legacy <p>Last week we learned to break from the broken and build on the blessings through Christ. Now learn how to pass this to the next generation.</p> <p>Last week we learned to break from the broken and build on the blessings through Christ. Now learn how to pass this to the next generation.</p> Last week we learned to break from the broken and build on the blessings through Christ. Now learn how to pass this to the next generation.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1757 297 99f2d1d935c7538bb96609bdf43ffd2b no 4. Letting Go Brent Branchaud <p>We are called to keep doing our best to pass on a godly legacy to the children we influence, but then we must leave it in the hands of our Lord.</p> <p>We are called to keep doing our best to pass on a godly legacy to the children we influence, but then we must leave it in the hands of our Lord.</p> We are called to keep doing our best to pass on a godly legacy to the children we influence, but then we must leave it in the hands of our Lord.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1348 298 9379dca2ce68a28aa299d1d449ce1c06 no 1. Extra Life <p>In the middle of this crisis, would you say you are truly living? In this series we'll explore that question. In this message we will look at how the resurrection of Jesus locks in a life that can never be taken, and can only get better.</p> <p>In the middle of this crisis, would you say you are truly living? In this series we'll explore that question. In this message we will look at how the resurrection of Jesus locks in a life that can never be taken, and can only get better.</p> In the middle of this crisis, would you say you are truly living? In this series we'll explore that question. In this message we will look at how the resurrection of Jesus locks in a life that can never be taken, and can only get better.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2605 299 0cf71a2a9cd006965e768c83ac21c294 no 3. Infinite Life <p>Do you long for heaven? Our thirst for eternal life grows when we feel what we’re missing!</p> <p>Do you long for heaven? Our thirst for eternal life grows when we feel what we’re missing!</p> Do you long for heaven? Our thirst for eternal life grows when we feel what we’re missing!

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2393 300 cc1c9d1b6a0dd2518241606c90171a00 no 2. The Final Level <p>In video games there is always a final level and you need to be ready for it. In life there is a final destination too, and we need to be ready for it.</p> <p>In video games there is always a final level and you need to be ready for it. In life there is a final destination too, and we need to be ready for it.</p> In video games there is always a final level and you need to be ready for it. In life there is a final destination too, and we need to be ready for it.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1845 301 964b5eee015c66cdb4f224b1b22f5bc9 no 4. This Level <p>Does how we live today affect the rest of our lives? Pastor Greg looks at 3 stories on Matthew 25 to answer this question.</p> <p>Does how we live today affect the rest of our lives? Pastor Greg looks at 3 stories on Matthew 25 to answer this question.</p> Does how we live today affect the rest of our lives? Pastor Greg looks at 3 stories on Matthew 25 to answer this question.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2421 302 74776a34bb137ed8a3f5fa850e080ebd no 1. True Baptism <p>Chandler Richardson, who leads our Jr High Ministry, takes us back into Acts for the start of this 3-week series.</p> <p>Chandler Richardson, who leads our Jr High Ministry, takes us back into Acts for the start of this 3-week series.</p> Chandler Richardson, who leads our Jr High Ministry, takes us back into Acts for the start of this 3-week series.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1796 303 ce6c46903d2deb379ad8f5aefad77bdb no 2. True Help <p>When God is sending us an alarm, a wake up call, we can sleep through it, snooze it, dread it, or respond.</p> <p>When God is sending us an alarm, a wake up call, we can sleep through it, snooze it, dread it, or respond.</p> When God is sending us an alarm, a wake up call, we can sleep through it, snooze it, dread it, or respond.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2200 304 6d69a677e00e8e02ae77fa360ab8c9eb no 3. True Impact <p>When the gospel begins to make true impact, people respond, but perhaps not in the way we would like. Listen as Pastor Greg explains how to have true impact and how to respond rightly to people.</p> <p>When the gospel begins to make true impact, people respond, but perhaps not in the way we would like. Listen as Pastor Greg explains how to have true impact and how to respond rightly to people.</p> When the gospel begins to make true impact, people respond, but perhaps not in the way we would like. Listen as Pastor Greg explains how to have true impact and how to respond rightly to people.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2365 305 0c8e8d31fdb2aed2a6c8351053dda643 no 1. Clarity in the Clutter <p>Today we see less people marrying and less people experiencing true friendship and an increase in loneliness and despair. Is the answer more education? A different government? What if people are just missing the key relationship?</p> <p>Today we see less people marrying and less people experiencing true friendship and an increase in loneliness and despair. Is the answer more education? A different government? What if people are just missing the key relationship?</p> Today we see less people marrying and less people experiencing true friendship and an increase in loneliness and despair. Is the answer more education? A different government? What if people are just missing the key relationship?

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2784 306 c642f3101adf8eb5de045482896f9ca5 no 2. Wherever We Go <p>At funerals we are reminded our lives actually speak. What does your life tell others? We can ask the same question about our church: What does "Olive Branch" say to those around us?</p> <p>At funerals we are reminded our lives actually speak. What does your life tell others? We can ask the same question about our church: What does "Olive Branch" say to those around us?</p> At funerals we are reminded our lives actually speak. What does your life tell others? We can ask the same question about our church: What does "Olive Branch" say to those around us?

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2516 307 ee4004161b9dcff05818c0a97f01f5d1 no 1. God Empowered Gospel <p>How can the gospel survive a multi-cultural, hyper-political environment? To answer that question we must first ask: Who or what powers the message of Jesus?</p> <p>How can the gospel survive a multi-cultural, hyper-political environment? To answer that question we must first ask: Who or what powers the message of Jesus?</p> How can the gospel survive a multi-cultural, hyper-political environment? To answer that question we must first ask: Who or what powers the message of Jesus?

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2700 308 ed47b061ed413109d65a0c8781d15ede no 2. Uncompromising the Gospel <p>Paul was uniquely equipped to bring the Gospel because of his Roman citizenship. We too are uniquely equipped and Paul has a lot to teach us about that.</p> <p>Paul was uniquely equipped to bring the Gospel because of his Roman citizenship. We too are uniquely equipped and Paul has a lot to teach us about that.</p> Paul was uniquely equipped to bring the Gospel because of his Roman citizenship. We too are uniquely equipped and Paul has a lot to teach us about that.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2490 309 b2ebd1e3e1594e4a29277816dc691622 no 3. Adapters <p>What do we do when the gospel isn’t clear? In this section of Acts, Paul teaches us that sometimes the gospel needs and "adapter."</p> <p>What do we do when the gospel isn’t clear? In this section of Acts, Paul teaches us that sometimes the gospel needs and "adapter."</p> What do we do when the gospel isn’t clear? In this section of Acts, Paul teaches us that sometimes the gospel needs and "adapter."

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3122 310 5394ad138f34d41c33fca5bac0948981 no 4. Maintenance of the Messangers <p>Do we give up on the gospel long before the gospel is finished working? We need to trust that God can and will bring what we need to keep going with the gospel.</p> <p>Do we give up on the gospel long before the gospel is finished working? We need to trust that God can and will bring what we need to keep going with the gospel.</p> Do we give up on the gospel long before the gospel is finished working? We need to trust that God can and will bring what we need to keep going with the gospel.

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