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When culture comes against us for what we believe, it's up to us to know how to respond. Do we cower in fear, or stand up with decisive boldness proclaiming the truth of Christ? In the Old Testament, there were three men who also had to be decisive in their convictions, and it lead them into a fiery furnace. The good news for them, and for us, is that there is a fourth man in the fire.

What can a blind man from the Gospels teach us about reaching out to Jesus for a miracle? More than you'd think. In the story of blind Bartimaeus, Jesus walks by a man calling out to him for help. Jesus' response to Bartimaeus sets the stage for us in our modern context to be positioned for miracles. What do you need? Jesus is listening!

As members of the body of Christ, we are also members of another kingdom: The Kingdom of God. Understanding the importance of being citizens of Heaven can help us navigate our society in healthy ways. It's more than being a Christian consumer, it's being missional together, united as the Church to share the Gospel with a world that desperately needs it.

In each of our hearts, God has placed big dreams. God-sized dreams. In the Bible, Joseph was also a person who had God-sized dreams, and his story showcasing God's faithfulness can encourage and inspire us today. We need to hold on to the dream God has given us, and trust Him in the process.

There is power in telling your story of what God has done in your life. We find this especially evident in Psalm 40. King David begins declaring all that God had done for him and praising and glorifying God. Everything changes in our life when we follow David's example and declare what God has done in our lives too.

There are demons and devils. In Ephesians 6 Paul reveals the layers of what believers face every day in the spiritual world. How we understand spiritual warfare from a biblical perspective is important to the Christian life to help us be effective and to stand strong. 

There can be many times in the Christian walk that we don't "feel" God close to us. Yet, as confirmed in Psalm 139, God really is with us at all times. He sees every aspect of who we are. Whether or not you've doubted God's nearness, today's sermon will help you realize how close God actually is.

When discouragement strikes, we can tend to reach out for support with temporary relief. As we continue our series Summer Playlist, we look at a Psalm that can teach how to find lasting help in times of discouragement. After today's sermon, you'll walk away with three responses we should have to discouragement that can help lift you out of whatever rut you feel trapped in.

The Christian life is marked by being people who live by the Spirit. In the book of Ephesians, Paul calls the people of Ephesus to stop living like the world. In Chapter 5 he shows the stark difference between indulging in the flesh, and living by the Spirit. The call for all of us is to choose the latter.

The Psalms are a compilation of 150 songs and poetry, with the goal of creating a path to the presence of God. As we begin our new series Summer Playlist Vol. 2, we journey through Psalms 15 and 24. Both of these Psalms teach us important principles when pursuing the presence of the Lord, and how we can make it part of our every day life.

As we conclude our series Parables, we look at one of the most well known parables in the Gospels. It's the Parable of the Good Samaritan. As Jesus shares the story of a man beaten and left for dead, he teaches us about how we ought to treat people. It's more than a story about being a good neighbor though, it's also a story about Jesus himself!

Elisha and his students were about to eat, when they realized that their soup had been made with a poisonous gourd. The miracle that happens with the soup reveals God's providence in situations that seek to poison us. 

If you knew there was treasure buried in a field, something so priceless you had to get it no matter the cost, how much would you give away to acquire it? The Kingdom of Heaven is similar, and two parables reveal the heart of Christ for His church. The question left for us in response to Christ... How could we not sell everything?

In Ephesians chapter 4 Paul writes to his readers to no longer live like the Gentiles. Similarly, we too can mirror the Gentiles in living according to our flesh, our old nature. Instead, Paul calls us to live according to our new nature in Christ. How do we do that? We look at what we are feeding.

Jesus taught in parables to relay deep truths about the Kingdom of God in simple and understandable ways. Today we'll look at two parables that remind us that God can take something small and use it to make lasting impact for His glory. It's all about the seed, and the yeast.

In Ephesians, Paul lays the groundwork for the church and highlights important roles gifted by God to help equip the church for effective ministry. The roles of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers, are integral to a healthy and thriving body of believers. In today's message we'll look at each office in depth and how it helps the body of Christ as a whole.

In the Parable of the Talent's, Jesus gives a depiction of the Kingdom of Heaven that reminds us the importance of stewardship. Of the three servants who were given talents, only one failed to do anything with what they were given. How can we avoid becoming like the one who didn't steward well? This is how!

Lost something? God has a way of restoring what we thought was lost, even if it would take a miracle to recover it. Take the story of a student of the prophet Elisha. While working he loses a precious axe head in the water and it sinks below the surface. What happens next teaches us about God's ability to recover what was lost.

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids paints an important picture for every believer in the body of Christ. The invitation and the warning from Jesus call us to reflect on our own lives. Some bridesmaids had oil, and other's didn't have enough. Jesus calls us to be people with oil.

Being in the family of God can bring with it different backgrounds, personalities, and experiences. The key to a healthy example of Christ in the church? Unity. Paul's discussion in Ephesians emphasizes the importances of being a people who are known by their unity together, and in Christ. 

As we begin our series 'Parables,' we look at the one parable Jesus told that He said you needed to understand in order to understand the rest. Today's parable is all about the soil of the heart, and how it can either nourish or choke out the work of the Gospel in our lives.

As we continue in our midweek series on the book of Ephesians, we highlight a moment where Paul is overcome with emotion. He's so overcome that he falls to  his knees to pray. His deep cry to the Ephesians out of that moment? That they know how much God loves them! He loves you too!

While we've been following the journey of the Israelites into the Promised Land we focus in on a story about Caleb. It was 45 years after entering the Promised Land, and Caleb lays claim to a mountain. Usually we refer to mountains in a negative context, but in this case it was a promise for Caleb. What has the Lord promised you? What dreams do you have? Today is a day for faith for the promi...

As we continue in our series Take the Land, we fast forward to Joshua's final words. When we learn to fear the Lord, and stand on His principles it sets us up for blessing. If you want the favor of the Lord in your life, then learn from Joshua's words and implement them in your life today!

There is one principle that is found in scripture that answers the question of how to be closer to God. This simple act can have a profound impact on our journey and relationship with God. A great example is that of the life of Joshua and a small portion of scripture that created a ripple effect of promise, providence, and miracles that accompanied his life.