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In Acts 6, we learn that the explosive growth of the Early Church was threatened by-- of all things-- a hospitality crisis. What seemed like a trivial task ("waiting on tables") was actually critical to their larger mission of changing the world. It was only when a "Strategic Seven" team of leaders stepped up to the plate and said "Count on me! I'll serve!" that the problem was resolved. And more:...

“In God we trust.” Those four little words appear on the back of every bill in our wallets. They’re easy to read, but harder to live out. It’s clear from the Bible that God is intensely interested in our finances. After all, Jesus talked more about money and possessions than about heaven or hell combined. That’s because the real issue behind money is trust. And the way we choose to spend our money...

Faith is NOT a private thing-- that's one of the great misconceptions of the spiritual life! In a world that values independence & self-reliance, we can be tempted to "go it alone" when it comes to growing spiritually. Yet, the writer of Hebrews warns that to "privatize" our faith is to cut us off from the environment where God stretches us the most-- in the community of life-on-life fellowship wi...

Got family? According to Ephesians, the church isn’t just a building… it’s a family, made up of regular folks just like you and me who commit their time, talents, and treasures to living life God’s way. And if you’re a member of the family, you’ve got to spend time in a High Definition home -- one with five key environments, specifically designed for HD Living! Listen in as Pastor Tim leads a guid...

Do you live in HD? If your life were being transmitted through a TV set, what would it look like? A black and white set with a blurry image…or a hi-res screen with crystal-clear clarity and focus? Wherever you are on the spectrum, God provides a clear plan for upgrading to life in HD. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus makes two “high definition” statements that boil the Christian life down to its co...

Christmas is the time for peace on earth and good toward men – right? We all have high hopes for the day to be picture perfect, but if we’re honest, family dysfunction and relational brokenness often leave us feeling more stressed out than serene. And in the midst of all of our concerns, the “Christ” in Christmas seems to evaporate. So is it possible to have a genuine, heartfelt day of authentic c...

Gifts can say a lot about how well we know the recipient. After all, it’s no easy task to find the perfect gift for an acquaintance you just met or distant relatives you hardly ever see. But when you truly understand who someone is, you can offer a meaningful gift they’ll actually appreciate. So, how well did the wise men really know Jesus? They traveled quite a distance to give him their gifts of...

Everybody hurts. When Joseph learns his fiancé is pregnant with a child that isn’t his, he could have focused on his public humiliation and heartbreak. But instead of seeking payback for his pain, Joseph takes another route. In Matthew 1, we glimpse two qualities within this seemingly ordinary teenage boy that reveal exactly why God hand selected him to serve as Jesus’ earthly father. Listen in as...

There’s something about Mary. Or at least God thought so when He chose her to give birth to Jesus and launch His plan of redemption for the world. Why Mary? Young, poor, female, oppressed -- she had every strike against her. But in Luke 1, we learn a secret about her inner qualities that capture God's attention. Like Mary, we may feel insignificant. But if God can use an unmarried pregnant teen fo...

Only “crazy people” hear voices, right? I mean, it’s one thing to believe that God hears our prayers-- but it’s something else to believe He talks back! In 1 Samuel 3, we find a story about a young boy who heard God’s voice and prayed a dangerous prayer: “Use me.” Two simple words that God finds impossible to resist. Ever feel like your prayer life is just a monologue instead of a back-and-forth c...

Nobody likes to be a pest. But what happens when we get put on Call Waiting-- and our prayers seem to go unheard or unanswered? In Luke 11, Jesus tells us to hit the redial button-- to keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. Why? Because our Heavenly Father-- far from being bothered by our repeated requests-- is often moved by our bold persistence! Listen in as Pastor Tim tackles the subject of...

This past week, a bag of unopened & unread "Letters to God" were discovered off a beach in Atlantic City. Some of the prayer requests were comical (a man asking God to let him win the lottery, twice), others were heartbreaking (a distraught teen begging forgiveness for an abortion). Does God hear such prayers? Does He respond to our sincere requests? Or are they just an expression of our deepest h...

According to Gallup polls, more Americans will pray this week than will exercise, drive a car, go to work, or have sex! Nine in ten of us pray regularly, and 3 out of 4 claim to pray every day. We pray about all sorts of things: our jobs, families, money, relationships, health, and direction in life. Yet, most folks wonder: Does it make any difference? When Jesus taught his disciples to pray, it w...

Darren and Steph are two of the newest members of our church family at Liquid. This Fall, they found themselves in a situation where they needed God in their lives. And quick. Steph was pregnant, and she and Darren weren't sure where to turn. Enter God. At the invitation of a friend, they visited Liquid where they experienced something they weren't used to in a church: acceptance and grace. Not co...

Vi•sion (noun) - the ability to see something that doesn't currently exist; a dream; the act or power of anticipating what will come into being; an inspired future reality. Vision is a powerful thing. Especially for a church. Vision is a small word with a big meaning, answering questions like... "Why does our church exist? What's our mission? What makes us unique? What makes our church different?...

Love hurts. Is there hope for renewal after a relationship smash-up? How do you pick-up the pieces after a "Ground Zero" event like divorce? In the book of Nehemiah, God highlights the healing and recovery process by which He rebuilds that which has been devastated... and instills hope in the brokenhearted. Listen in as Pastor Tim shares God's words of hope for those ready to begin again. Part 3 o...

Many folks believe that married sex inevitably goes flat once you log some miles on the odometer. But a sex life that "fizzles" is a red light flashing on your marital dashboard! God does not intend married intimacy to shrivel up and flicker out-- but rather to deepen and burn hotter in intensity over time! But that requires some work (as you might expect). How can married couples keep the "sizzle...

How do you find a date worth keeping? Does God have anything to do with it? I mean, we all have our preferences ("Short, stocky male seeks tall, Amazonian goddess"), but what are God's priorities when seeking a spouse? In this insightful message based on Genesis 24, Pastor Tim shares God's design for godly relationships that go the distance. Part 1 of the current message series "Great Sexpectation...

95% of all popular songs are about a 4-letter word: L-O-V-E. So you’d think there’d be more clarity on the subject! Single folks wonder what to look for in a spouse and if there is such a thing as “true love.” Married couples wonder how to keep love alive in a long-term commitment. And folks who’ve experienced relational heartache wonder if it’s worth ever opening their hearts to love again. What’...

Nobody likes to admit they need help. Especially in a hyper-independent Western culture that values individualism above all else. Yet, God has told us from the beginning "It is not good for man to be alone" (Gen 2:18). To be sure, we were hardwired for community-- that's why connecting well with others is an innate desire of every human being. Is the Beatles' 1965 classic plea "Help! I Need Somebo...

What's the difference between Religion and Spirituality? Ask the average person on the street, and you'll notice the mere mention of the word "religion" sends people running-- conjuring images of narrow rules, hollow rituals, and joyless living. Yet, many people consider themselves "spiritual" (whatever that means). What's the difference between being religious and being spiritual? And would it be...

"Heaven on earth," Bono sings, "we need it now." Is there any realistic hope for healing in this broken world in which we live? Well, U2 apparently believes so. Faith, hope, and love play integral roles in their most classic anthems, and none moreso than “Where the Streets Have No Name”-- the lead song from their 1987 masterwork album “The Joshua Tree.” The lyric speaks of deliverance— of a transc...

What's the secret of satisfaction? That's the profound question raised by the Rolling Stones in their 1965 classic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." They spent the next 40 years pursuing fulfillment in all the usual rock star ways-- acquiring riches, fame, and global commercial success along the way. Yet, you still get the sense Mick Jagger means it when he sings "But I try... and I try... and I tr...

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