Have you ever heard the famous quote that says, “Preach the gospel at all times and, if necessary, use words.” But is it really enough to live the gospel without ever speaking to people about it? And if we are supposed to speak up, how can we do so in a way that doesn’t turn […]
Sometimes life backs us into a corner and forces us to make difficult choices that demand great courage and sacrifice. How courageous are you? What makes the difference between people who rise to an occasion and those who don’t? These are some of the questions we’ll discuss on Sunday, as we continue exploring who bears […]
Are you careful or bold? Are you cautious or spontaneous? Are you a saver or a spender? And does it even matter? Does God care? On Sunday we’ll explore another dramatic encounter with Jesus that raises all those questions and suggests some rather provocative answers.
It happens to all of us. We get stuck in one or more areas of our life. We know something needs to change, but it’s not happening. This Sunday we’ll explore a Gospel story where a man who was terribly stuck encountered Jesus. We’ll see what wisdom Jesus shared that allowed the man to get […]
How much power does fear have over you? Sometimes fear can be a good thing that inspires us to take appropriate precautions. But too often we allow fear to constrict our lives. God calls us to be bold, step out of our comfort zone, take some risks, and embrace the adventure of life. This Sunday […]
Are you ready for the New Year? Is your attitude and outlook where you want it to be? Sunday’s sermon will challenge us to make a conscious attitude adjustment that will lift us out of a defensive crouch and put us on the offensive. Let’s tune ourselves up and get ready to march into the […]
This Sunday we’ll continue our sermon series about some of the great saints throughout church history by focusing on one of the most colorful and unlikely of all the saints. She only lived to be 19. Yet she accomplished something that no one thought possible, especially for a woman of her time. We’ll draw two […]
This week we continue our new sermon series based on Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection. Last week we explored Guidepost No. 1 – Cultivating Authenticity . . . by letting go of what people think. This week is Guidepost No. 2 – Cultivating Self-Compassion . . by letting go of perfectionism. If you ever struggle […]
Sunday morning we’ll celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with rousing music, a drama segment, and a sermon about how the message of Easter, when internalized, transforms our entire approach to life and make us incredibly powerful people. Are you living into your Easter potential? Join us Sunday to find out.
Have you ever found yourself in a place where if felt like God might be calling you to do something a little crazy, and you weren’t sure how to respond? This week’s Bible story will offer us insights into situations like that, as we continue exploring epic stories in the book of Genesis.
The Easter miracle was not meant to be a one-time occurrence. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead was replicated in the lives of Jesus’ original disciples – and can still be replicated in us. This Sunday we’ll explore what the original disciples did to access resurrection power in their everyday lives – and how […]
Most of us believe prayer is powerful – absolutely essential to living with spiritual power. But most of us also wonder, “Am I doing it right? What am I missing?” This week we’ll look at a key episode in the life of Jesus to gain insight into how prayer should work in our lives at […]
