CTK Anacortes

Today we get to hear a firsthand account of the deepening work that Jesus has done and is doing.

Today we explore the overwhelming fact that opened the Samaritan woman’s eyes and moved her out of darkness and into light.

Today we have an opportunity to drop our defenses to see and know what is true.

Today, we continue to explore what it means to know Jesus and the work He's doing to deepen our wells. 

Today we move deeper into the balance of knowledge of God and knowing God as we witness Isaac move from a knowledge of God's blessing to a firsthand experience with God's blessing.

This morning we explore the vitally important balance of knowledge of God and knowing God.

Before we begin a new series next week, we pause today and explore the truth that God, by nature, is relational and if we want to experience Him we must be in relationship. 

Join us as well take a look at Thomas's encounter with Jesus this morning.

Our spacious place series culminates in a truth, in an image, in one literal spacious place that turns our world upside down and inside out and has power enough to save and transform anyone who genuinely believes.

On this Palm Sunday, we get to experience a “universe” altering event. It is a purge initiated by Jesus himself to achieve for us spacious lives so that He, Jesus Christ our King, can firmly establish his throne and reign supreme at the center of our lives. 

The creative spark to light the fires of creativity and originality in the church is a genuine encounter with the majesty and power of God found in the unrestrained gospel of Jesus Christ.

Today we remain in "a spacious place" where we will encounter an invitation to a lifestyle of gratitude and rejoicing.

Samuel's encounter with God at night reveals a depth of mystery associated with the 'spacious place' to which Christ is inviting us.

In this second week of Lent we move into that 'spacious place' to confront how we're spending on things that don't satisfy, so that we might turn from our idols and become a people ripe to receive God's blessings. 

This morning, we are invited to fully enter the season of Lent - a spacious place where God wants us to know Him and grow in Him.

This morning we will discover what a true encounter with the living Jesus Christ should often feel like, which gives us an idea as to what type of person is most useful to God.

Gideon's story offers the church a three tiered willingness challenge.

Today we get to hear how God is moving in the lives of our friends.

Moses' conversation with God reveals a difficult truth about us and more importantly, it reveals something wonderful about God.

Paul's willingness is defined by a deep sense of purpose which informs his resolve to "remain." Paul's example helps us to see the calling on our lives and exercise a similar resolve.

Today, Hannah's story reveals the true challenge of willingness.

A newfound willingness looks like full and complete devotion to Jesus therefore it must cost the believer everything.

King David's prayer helps us to start 2023 in the right way by teaching us the meaning of a 'willing spirit' and how to experience it.

Merry Christmas!