There’s nothing more scarce in our modern world than stillness.  Life sweeps us along in a storm of sound and fury.  We get so busy, we sometimes don’t even know who we are – and might even be afraid to get to know who we are.  This week we’ll explore Brené Brown’s Guidepost No. 8 […]

Are you frazzled?  Stretched too thin?  Does it feel like your life is out-of-balance?  If so, Jesus has something to say to you.  Join us on Sunday as we tackle Brené Brown’s Guidepost No. 6 for wholehearted living: cultivating play and rest . . . by letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and […]

To believe in God, how much do you need to know?  To discern God’s will for your life, how much do you need to know?  On Sunday, we’ll wrestle with these important questions, as we continue our sermon series based on Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection.  This week is Guidepost No. 5 – Cultivating Intuition […]

This week we continue our sermon series based on Brené Brown’s bestselling book The Gifts of Imperfection by exploring Guidepost No. 4 – Cultivating joy and gratitude . . . by letting go of fear.  We’ll learn about the single most important thing – according to Brown’s research and the Bible – that anyone can do to cultivate a “good […]

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. Today's Scripture Psalm 88:1-18 Discussion Questions […]

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 […]

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” […]

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? Today's Scripture John 13:33-14:6 Discussion […]

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 […]

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. Today's Scripture Matthew 16:13-23 Discussion […]

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 […]

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 […]