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HE IS RISEN Christ did what He said He would do. He laid down His life as payment for the sin of the world and took it up again on the third day. This fact is a stumbling block for so many. It overthrows intellect. It rages against our flesh. But yet even if we wish to approach it scientifically, if we wish to search the evidence available, it all points to the fact that He did it. That God did it...

HE IS RISEN Christ did what He said He would do. He laid down His life as payment for the sin of the world and took it up again on the third day. This fact is a stumbling block for so many. It overthrows intellect. It rages against our flesh. But yet even if we wish to approach it scientifically, if we wish to search the evidence available, it all points to the fact that He did it. That God did it...

Psalm 22Matthew 27"They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, crying out, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'" - John 12:13 Fulfilling prophecy, On Sunday before the Passover Jesus rode into Jerusalem to the shouts of the people "Hosanna!" The crowds waved palm branches welcoming Him as King, and hoped He would overthrow Rome and...

Psalm 22 Matthew 27 "They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, crying out, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'" - John 12:13 Fulfilling prophecy, On Sunday before the Passover Jesus rode into Jerusalem to the shouts of the people "Hosanna!" The crowds waved palm branches welcoming Him as King, and hoped He would overthrow Rome an...

Colossians 3:17 -4:1As we conclude our ROOTED series we reflect on what it means to be ROOTED in Jesus. The roots are the part of the fruit tree that no one can see (the secret place, our closet prayer life, our personal relationship with Jesus). But you can see the evidence of good roots. You can see the leaves, the branches and the fruit. Withered branches and bad fruit point to a suffering root...

Colossians 3:17 -4:1As we conclude our ROOTED series we reflect on what it means to be ROOTED in Jesus. The roots are the part of the fruit tree that no one can see (the secret place, our closet prayer life, our personal relationship with Jesus). But you can see the evidence of good roots. You can see the leaves, the branches and the fruit. Withered branches and bad fruit point to a suffering root...

John 4:7-15John 4:39 -42The world is dying of thirst. Longing for real spiritual life and renewal. This week Pastor Jeremy led us as we explored Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well.1. God so Loves the World Jesus reveals Himself to someone rather surprising, a promiscuous Samaritan woman. In fact she's the first person in John's Gospel He reveals himself plainly as the Messiah to. God's...

John 4:7-15 John 4:39-42 The world is dying of thirst. Longing for real spiritual life and renewal. This week Pastor Jeremy led us as we explored Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well. 1. God so Loves the World Jesus reveals Himself to someone rather surprising, a promiscuous Samaritan woman. In fact she's the first person in John's Gospel He reveals himself plainly as the Mess...

1 Corinthians 12:12 -271.God's Design God designed us for community, making each of us uniquely for Him and for each other. As believers we are called to be the body of Christ, to mourn together, to rejoice together, to build up and and sharpen one another. When one member of the body suffers, it is felt by the whole body. This anatomical picture was intentional to God's design of His chur...

1 Corinthians 12:12-271.God's Design God designed us for community, making each of us uniquely for Him and for each other. As believers we are called to be the body of Christ, to mourn together, to rejoice together, to build up and and sharpen one another. When one member of the body suffers, it is felt by the whole body. This anatomical picture was intentional to God's design of His churc...

Psalm 27 We've spoken a lot about relationship with God, how He establishes it with us. How God desires and pursues us. We've talked about how we bring very little to the table. God is the author of salvation. We've talked about where our obedience begins and comes from (our love of God). In this message Pastor Jeremy speaks on our new life in Christ. In Christ we are spiritually alive...

Luke 14There is a cost to everything we do. Time, money, energy, effort etc. In Luke 14 Jesus says "Count the cost". In this message Pastor Jeremy leads us as we consider the cost of our obedience and disobedience to God. Following Jesus will cost you. The benefit far outweighs the cost. But there is a cost. Take any of the major characters in the Bible. In each one of their stories we see the ten...

Luke 14 There is a cost to everything we do. Time, money, energy, effort etc. In Luke 14 Jesus says "Count the cost". In this message Pastor Jeremy leads us as we consider the cost of our obedience and disobedience to God. Following Jesus will cost you. The benefit far outweighs the cost. But there is a cost. Take any of the major characters in the Bible. In each one of their stories we...

1 John 2:1-6 Obedience is a funny word. It makes many of us uncomfortable. It might even bring up memories or feelings of being disciplined or punished. As followers of Jesus our obedience to Him says a lot about what we truly believe about God. "By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments."

Life is full of ups and downs, different seasons and chapters as well as difficult circumstances that require us to make adjustments, to change our approach or our habits of behavior. As Jesus followers and lovers of God, If we are to be always conforming to the person of Jesus you can bet we will be making a lot of adjustments along the way.1. We can't stay where we are and go with God"G...

Life is full of ups and downs, different seasons and chapters as well as difficult circumstances that require us to make adjustments, to change our approach or our habits of behavior. As Jesus followers and lovers of God, If we are to be always conforming to the person of Jesus you can bet we will be making a lot of adjustments along the way. 1. We can't stay where we are and go with God &quot...

Psalm 92:12-15Joshua 24:14 -15Now that we know God speaks, what will we do when we hear Him? There comes a point where we must choose. Who will we serve? Who will we put our faith in? Who and what will we base our actions in? We have to choose to respond with actions in faith and in trust that God will keep His promises. 1.Turning PointGod will bring you to a fork in the road. God brings God sized...

Psalm 92:12-15Joshua 24:14-15Now that we know God speaks, what will we do when we hear Him? There comes a point where we must choose. Who will we serve? Who will we put our faith in? Who and what will we base our actions in? We have to choose to respond with actions in faith and in trust that God will keep His promises. 1.Turning PointGod will bring you to a fork in the road. God brings God sized...

cumstances will lead to. God does. God can speak in great and not great circumstances and He often is. Can we hear Him? What might He be trying to tell us in our current circumstances? What is He calling us to or out of? It's not always easy or comfortable. But if we can hear Him it's better.4. The ChurchIn scripture, the church is equated to "the body" of Christ. A body is made...

Psalm 92:12-15 Hebrews1:1-2 How does God speak to us? He can speak any way He wants to. But there are certain ways that He has spoken again and again. Do we hear His voice as often as He is speaking? There is a lot of communication happening on a football field. Some verbal some not verbal. The quarterback often has a speaker built in to his helmet to hear the voice of the coach. In a game it is c...

Psalm 92:12-15 John 10:1-6 Starting our ROOTED series, Pastor Jeremy urged us to grow deep roots in the things of God. We want to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We have to be rooted in Christ. God is not silent and absent in our lives. He's always moving, working before us. God speaks. We need to respond. God speaks through our relationship with Him. When God speaks.. 1.He rev...

Psalm 92:12-15 John 10:1-6 Starting our ROOTED series, Pastor Jeremy urged us to grow deep roots in the things of God. We want to bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We have to be rooted in Christ. God is not silent and absent in our lives. He's always moving, working before us. God speaks. We need to respond. God speaks through our relationship with Him. When God speaks.. 1.He rev...

John 15 What is the measure of a mature fruit tree? Is It just the age? Is it the sheer size or the amount of shade it provides? In John 15 Jesus said "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." and "Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." What is this thing we as believers are all bei...

John 15 What is the measure of a mature fruit tree? Is It just the age? Is it the sheer size or the amount of shade it provides? In John 15 Jesus said "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." and "Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." What is this thing we as b...