Life is not always what it seems.  What we think is good for us often isn't, and what we think is bad is often good.  The same is true in spiritual life.  Jesus taught us many counterintuitive principles.  This week we'll look at one of his most important counterintuitive principles, as we continue our sermon series on […]

When you're in relationship with someone and you feel it's important to say something they don't want to hear, do you say it, or procrastinate, or worse yet, never say it?  This week we'll ask, "What would Jesus do?" -- as we continue our sermon series called "Building Beautiful Relationships the Jesus Way."  Our focus this week […]

This week is the second installment in our new sermon series exploring 8 powerful principles Jesus taught us that can strengthen our relationships with spouses, children, friends, coworkers, etc.  This Sunday we'll explore what Jesus taught us about the importance of honesty and transparency in our relationships -- all those things we hesitate to say, but maybe […]

This week we'll launch a new sermon series exploring 8 powerful principles Jesus taught us that can strengthen our relationships with spouses, children, friends, coworkers, etc.  This Sunday we'll begin by exploring the most important principle Jesus gives us -- the key foundational principle for building beautiful relationships the Jesus way.  Life is people, and people are […]

Where in your life do you feel inadequate, "less than," not good enough?  We all have those spots -- and how we respond to them is critical to our ability to live into the fullness of who God calls us to be.  In other words, how we respond to our sense of inadequacy is a deep spiritual […]

This Sunday we conclude our intensive study of the Holy Spirit by looking at all the things in life that "weren't supposed to happen," but did.  We'll wrestle with why those things happen and how the Holy Spirit works in those circumstances.  Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why?"  If so, this sermon is for you.

On Sunday, we will continue our intensive study of the Holy Spirit by exploring an intriguing concept called "Spiritual Gifts."  The basic idea is that the Holy Spirit has deliberately and strategically infused you with certain extraordinary gifts which, when activated, empower you to make a profound difference in the world.  Do you know what […]

On Sunday, Pastor Jeff resumes our sermon series about the Holy Spirit.  Most of us often feel discouraged by the gap between the person we are and the person we aspire to be.  Especially when facing stressful situations, we often fall short.  So this week we'll explore the practical means by which the Holy Spirit can empower us […]

Have you ever talked to someone who rejected (or doubted) the existence of God?  Maybe you find yourself in such a place.  What are the factors that cause folks to doubt God?  And what can we say to help them in that struggle?  That's our topic for this Sunday.  Join us for a thought-provoking sermon.

Do you ever feel underpowered?  Do you find yourself frustrated with all kinds of things you can't change about yourself, others, or in the circumstances around you?  The Bible teaches we have a power source that's powerful beyond our wildest imagination.  It's called the power of the Holy Spirit.  What is the nature of that […]

This Sunday we will launch an in-depth study of the so-called Third Person of the Trinity, i.e., the Holy Spirit.  We'll begin by asking some basic questions like:  Who or what is the Holy Spirit?  How do I receive the Holy Spirit?  And most importantly, why should I care?  What's the big deal?

It's a question any thoughtful believer must ask.  So this Sunday we will, as we wrap up our sermon series on "The Dark Side of Spiritual Life."  We will explore questions like:  Does there really need to be a place like Hell?  If so, why does it need to be a place of torture?  And […]