Cascade Church Monroe

How to Study This Amazing Word   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Last week we unpacked why we study the Word of God. This week we look at a practical approach to studying the letter of Colossians. Today we look at background, context, and how to use an inductive approach to reading the Word.   Familiarize yourself with the inductive study method and the background of the letter to the Colossians....

The Word, The Truth, The Gospel   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   The book of Colossians is Paul's exaltation of Jesus. But before digging into this book, we want to ask ourselves how much we exalt the greater book. Do we lift up the Word of God and value it as much as we value the breath in our lungs? Today, we begin our study by lifting up the miracle of His Word.   Click on the links below for...

This Changes Everything   John Reynolds, Adult Ministries Pastor   If Jesus really rose from the dead, if He really gave His life for us, then that should change everything about us. We should live in a way that shows our devotion to Christ, to each other, and to the church.   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Onl...

Easter at Cascade Church   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give  

Victory over Sin and Death   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Jesus defeated death to show His power over our greatest physical enemy. In doing this, He gives us the confidence in His power over our greatest spiritual enemy. Today, we will see how Jesus' defeating of Sin impacts our lives. If He has risen from the dead, then only He can free us from Sin's rule over our lives.   Click on the links...

Victory Over Death   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Jesus made many bold claims during His life and ministry on earth. He claimed to be the authority over all over creation, life, death, and sin. This week we look at His claim to be victorious over death. If He is victorious over death then what are the effectual realities now made available to us?   Click on the links below for additional Casca...

James Like Jesus   Keith Ferrin, Speaker & Author   We're going to wrap up the series on James by going up to 40,000' and walking through the whole book. We'll revisit a few "nuggets" we've already looked at throughout the series.    Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give

Pray Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   You were created to be in an active daily relationship with your creator. James calls that prayer. Today we see how prayer is the culmination of finding our new Identity in Jesus and allowing His Spirit to bring our every new activity into alignment with His life.   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: ht...

Wise Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   James begins to draw his letter to a close by bringing his focus into great clarity. It is by living in the wisdom of Jesus that we find life. A new identity is found in the wisdom of His grace and our new activity is empowered by the wisdom of His grace. This is a message for us and the Church we live in. What empowers wisdom and what destroys th...

Speak Like Jesus Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor Words matter. Words are powerful. Words can bring someone alive in life or...they can completely ruin life. James calls us to speak out of our new identity in Jesus Christ. As we unpack his illustrations we find the blessing of seeking Jesus' words over our world.   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https...

Work Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give

Value Others Like Jesus   Pastor Nate Hettinga, Regional President of Converge Northwest   Remember what it was like to attend a church for the first time? How we treat people matters — and it reveals something about what we believe about God.    Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/...

Live Free Like Jesus   John Reynolds, Adult Ministries Pastor   We are freed from sin and legalism through Christ's sacrifice, yet we often return to those yokes of bondage. Freedom is found in being doers of the Word, not just hearers, living out our true identity in Christ in changed speech, service, and priorities.   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card...

Overcome Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give

Suffer Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   The unfortunate reality of living in a world broken by sin is that we absolutely will experience brokenness. Suffering and experiencing trials is guaranteed for all.  But there is good news. James directs us to be full of joy in the midst of our trials. This strange statement directs us to the new reality that we can only have in Jesus. The Gosp...

James Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Who is James and what is his letter about? Often times this letter is approached as the ultimate checklist and guide to Christian behavior. Today, we will see that this letters contents are actually framed in identity. James' identity was radically changed by the identity of Jesus. When James' identity changed, everything about his life's activit...

Gospel Driven Here, Near, and Far   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   As we wrap up our series on Follow Me, we look at the movement of Jesus' purpose and how He uses us to accomplish that purpose here, near, and far. We were created to be in relationship with God. Worshiping Him and exalting Him above all things and finding life in Him. As we experience this new life, we discover a deeper purpose...

To Walk Like Jesus   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   What does it look like for someone to follow Jesus? John the disciple chose to follow Jesus early in his life. When we read his letter 1 John we find a disciple that has become mature in his faith and the reality of a life marked by following Jesus. Today we look at John's journey toward maturity and the steps Jesus took him through to not only...

Follow Me in Purpose Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor Cascade's mission is to Love God, Love People, and Live Generously. We feel this is the purpose that Jesus has placed us in Monroe. At a time so many people are leaving church, I believe this purpose is what compels the people at Cascade to live a life of purpose. Our faith is relevant to everyday life and Jesus has called us to live a life like...

Rekabites - God's Example of Amazing Obedience   Dan Bushy, Missionary & Pastor   Why is obedience so important to God? We are going to look at the benefits and promises that come with obedience to God. We will also examine 2 Biblical stories that show the consequences of disobedience. God wants us to be walking in the freedom, joy, and peace that real obedience gives us.   Click on the links belo...

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Our Promised Savior   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   God's plan from the beginning of time to the end of time has been for Jesus to be the Savior of the world. The world waited for the Savior that would fulfill our needs as prophet, priest, and king. The thread of Jesus as Savior is woven throughout time and history. The question this Christmas is whether you have received this salvation in your...

Our Promised Priest   Zac Price, Student Ministries Pastor   Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give

Our Promised King   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   What is it like to be in the presence of a King? What would it be like to be in the presence of the King of all Kings? Today, we read through Psalm 24 and understand the gravity and intensity behind the exalted King of Glory. When the Wise men knelt in worship, they did so with gifts fit for a King. Can we respond to His presence in the same way...

Our Promised Prophet Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor Today we celebrate the advent of our Promised Prophet. Prophets spoke throughout the Old Testament to give God's word to Israel and to lead them in God's way. God told Moses that one day the Promised Prophet would come and be greater than he. Today, we see how Jesus not only answered the prophecies, but answered the position as the Promised Proph...