COMMON GROUND CHURCH of the CMA

Ever feel like you're stuck in a revolving door of brokenness? Or sometimes we find the landscape has changed much and not for the better around us and it makes us wonder how we ever got there. Nehemiah 13 presents a lesson on how only God can break the cycle of mankind's ruinous history.

What does worship look like? When you are worshipping, would someone be able to tell by watching you or listening to you? This message helps us see the cycle of joy that only God can produce.

Have you ever considered that God has purposely placed you in your city, neighborhood, school, job, etc. in order for you to seek the good of that location on His behalf? Nehemiah chapter eleven will help us to consider what kind of neighbors we might be.

So often, we think we can fix ourselves because no one else is there to help us ... then Jesus shows up and tackles the mess we made.

Do we make healthy promises to God or are we unbalanced toward obligation and self-dependence. This chapter serves as a good reminder how much we need a savior beyond ourselves.

It's "two-for-one" Sunday! Two messages combine to delve into the issue of how seriously do we take the words of Jesus.

What role does history play in our lives of faith? This message will take a look at the various ways we look at the past and identify one realistic and healthy way that God uses our past for our good.

The story of Nehemiah is about much more than building a wall - it's about God restoring His people to His Passion for the nations. The first step of that restoration was changing their attitude about His Word.

What's a good barometer for spiritual life and service? Knowing one's limitations and gifting is crucial for living a full and meaningful life.

Know your enemy; know his tactics; know your defender. They say that 'knowing is half the battle.' This message will help you to know what to know when God's desires for you are challenged.

We are quick to respond if injustice is inflicted upon ourselves, but how do we react when we see others suffer injustice? The fifth chapter of Nehemiah helps us see a patter that can be imitated because it was perfected in Jesus.

What does it take to stop you? In entering into any God-sized project, opposition will come from God's enemy. How unstoppable are you? As unstoppable as whatever you trust to save you.

Nehemiah 3 gives us a fantastic portrait of what it looks like to work together with one mission, and to show people the reality of God.

We all have voices telling us what to do, our own, our authorities, the ones we lead and serve, the naysayers and adversaries, and God. The question is: which voice is loudest? How can we be sure to listen to and obey the voice of the Lord?

We will never pray like we should until we are first broken in our hearts for the culture that surrounds us.

Are we patiently yet passively waiting for Jesus to return or is He patiently and actively waiting for us to obey? See how God who is beyond the limits of time, works within time to fulfill His passion through His church.

Do we really believe God's promises? Do we take Him at His Word or could it be possible that we merely mimic faith with a twist of resentment?

Guest speaker, Colby Harris takes us into 2 Peter to see how we must be on guard lest our worship become misdirected.

Standing firm in our faith requires discernment so that we are not misled by false teachings. Do we recognize the falseness of the very popular "consumer gospel"? Listen to learn more.

What was the basis of the apostle Peter's assurance about his relationship with Jesus? What is yours? Dig in for a deeper look about what the Bible isn't and what it is.

What determines who we are? Is it our feelings or desires? Maybe we find our identity in what we do or what we can produce. Have you ever considered that your identify is founded by God?

From a cross to a throne, a crown of thorns to a crown of glory, we see Jesus our King. Look into the end of rejection to the beginning of a great mission to the end of all things and the beginning of all things made new. Two brief sermons present Jesus the Dying King and Jesus the Eternal King.

Sometimes, in doing a healing restorative work within us, Jesus introduces new brokenness along the way.

How do we reconcile that sanctification is both positional and experiential? Peter, who had moments of walking on water mixed with moments of sinking, sheds some light on the crises of sanctification.

Jesus is an exclusive Savior providing a salvation that can be universally applied. How do we articulate to a particularly inclusive culture that Jesus is the only way to a relationship with God?