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Sermons prior to November 2015 may be found on the Sermon Archive Website.

When Life Piles On

This week we continue our sermon series based on Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection by exploring Guidepost No. 3 – Cultivating a resilient spirit . . . by letting go of powerlessness.  We’ll study three key spiritual principles that can help us respond to adversity with much greater power.

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Cultivating Self-Compassion

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 […]

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The Audacity of Authenticity

This week we begin a new sermon series based on Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.  We’ll get started by looking at Brené’s first principle: authenticity. Sermon Reference (not included in the video): Video clip of Keala Settle singing “This Is Me” […]

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When Will Jesus Come Again?

This Sunday we conclude our sermon series on Jesus by exploring the promise of his Second Coming.  What does that mean?  What are the different ways Christians have interpreted this promise?  When will it be?  And how does any of this apply to how I live from day to day?

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What’s Next?

After Jesus’ resurrection and before he ascended, his disciples wanted to know what was next.  Jesus gave them – and us – a simple two-part formula for how to live with GREAT POWER in the post-resurrection era.  Could you use a little more POWER for daily living?  Join us Sunday as we explore Jesus’ two-part […]

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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.

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Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

You’ve probably heard it said many times, “Jesus had to die.”  It’s one of those things that Christians say – a lot.  But why?  Why did he have to die?  Why couldn’t God have just pardoned our sins without the trauma of the cross?  This Sunday we’ll explore those questions, as we continue our series […]

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Living A Life Of Significance

Do you ever feel like you’re afloat – like your life needs more clarity and focus?  This Sunday we’ll look at two of the strangest statements Jesus ever made.  And in them, we’ll find amazing wisdom to guide our life. Note:  Two video clips are referenced in the sermon that cannot be shown directly in […]

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What Was Jesus Most Passionate About?  

Have you ever known someone who kept talking about the same thing over and over and over again.  Maybe baseball or politics or pets or music or video games.  We’re all deeply passionate about something.  And so was Jesus.  This Sunday we will explore the topic that dominated his imagination from the beginning of his […]

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Doctor, Doctor

As we continue our quest to experience Jesus at a deeper level, this Sunday we’ll explore Jesus as healer.  What was it that made Jesus a healer?  How can we become healers?  Join us Sunday to find out!

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What Made Jesus Cry?

You learn a lot about a person when you discover what makes them cry.  There is only one instance in the Gospels where we’re told that Jesus cried.  Even if you know the story well, odds are you don’t know the real reason Jesus’ broke down into tears.  Join us on Sunday to learn why […]

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What Made Jesus Laugh?

As we continue our quest to experience Jesus at a deeper level, this Sunday we’ll explore the single happiest moment in Jesus’ life recorded in the Gospels.  What was it that made Jesus so happy?  Join us Sunday to find out!  Remember to spring your clock forward one hour on Saturday night!

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