John writes a personal letter to a dear friend that gives a glimpse into life in a first century church. He acknowledges that the church is filled with imperfect and needy people, but what is more important is the hope that Jesus provides. He gives the ability for people to live authentically and rise above […]
John, in the shortest letter of the New Testament, has much to say to us about truth and love and staying Mission Critical. This week we begin with and are reminded not to forget our roots.
What causes the most tension when sharing your faith? How they will respond or the insecurity you feel within yourself? Sharing our faith is not only commanded, but also the one vehicle for ensuring the future of the church. In this message we look at ways to share that take the intimidation and stress out […]
Just Say It Sharing our faith is tough for most of us, especially when the word on the street about Christians is not always flattering. In this message we look at ways to best manage the tension and allow the heart of the Gospel to be heard. Romans 10:14-17 Click here to see the Powerpoint […]
Gone Fishing Some opportunities we leap at with excitement and anticipation, while others we are slow to move on and take advantage of. Why is that? Today’s bible passage is about two men who did not hesitate to embrace the opportunity of a lifetime. Their decision has a lot to teach us about what to […]
Relentless In a world of constant change, God’s love remains the same. It is dependable in and out of every season. It is steady in the good times and the bad. If you are looking for stability, or searching for something to hold onto that won’t let you down or let you go…look no further […]
Making Plans What do we do when our plans turns to dust? For one, we tend to jettison the thoughts of a hopeful future and even begin to ridicule our own dreams. Somewhere in the mix we may even begin to doubt if God cares. In this message we learn that in the midst of […]
One Another We are told as believers that we need to grow? As Followers of Jesus, our lives should not be static, but an ever growing progression into the likeness of Christ. What should that growth look like and what does it primarily consist of? In this concluding message we look at a passage that […]
Power Up. Is there a difference between being religious and being spiritual? One evokes a negative stereotype while the other portrays images of placid existence amid peaceful waters. Whatever label gets applied frames the way we come to understand the spiritual dimension. In this message we look at a passage that guides us in understanding […]
Secret Sauce Acting like a Christian is much easier than reacting like one. Our responses often convey where we struggle most in our faith and beliefs. Nowhere is it truer than when we are suffering. Its in these moments that the essence of what we believe becomes the compass for how we live. In this […]