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Pastor Luke Ahrens Ambassadors: Thriving in an Upside Down World Daniel 1, Jeremiah 29 Exile Options: You can choose the temporary ease of assimilating into the surrounding Culture. You can try to find limited relief by withdrawing from the Culture. You can embrace the tension of being an ambassador for Christ, trying to influence the Culture.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ambassadors: Thriving in an Upside Down World Daniel 1, Jeremiah 29 Exile Options: You can choose the temporary ease of assimilating into the surrounding Culture. You can try to find limited relief by withdrawing from the Culture. You can embrace the tension of being an ambassador for Christ, trying to influence the Culture. 

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ambassadors: Thriving in an Upside Down World 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 You are an Ambassador for Christ: Have you embraced your exciting identity? Are you marinating in the message of reconciliation? Have you stepped up to fulfill your mission?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ambassadors: Thriving in an Upside Down World 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 You are an Ambassador for Christ: Have you embraced your exciting identity? Are you marinating in the message of reconciliation? Have you stepped up to fulfill your mission?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 2, 7, 8 Temporary-ness is a teacher in wisdom. The rigor of pursuing wisdom yields richness and depth in your journey of faith. Wisdom supplies maturity, beauty, and stability to your journey of faith.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 2, 7, 8 Temporary-ness is a teacher in wisdom. The rigor of pursuing wisdom yields richness and depth in your journey of faith. Wisdom supplies maturity, beauty, and stability to your journey of faith.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 2, 3, 5, 6 See the Hand of God in pleasure. Accept the Grace of God toward you in temporal pleasures and the ability to enjoy them. Remove pleasure killers. Know the Heart of God toward you in eternal pleasures. Live with an increasingly grateful and cheerful heart.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 2, 3, 5, 6 See the Hand of God in pleasure. Accept the Grace of God toward you in temporal pleasures and the ability to enjoy them. Remove pleasure killers. Know the Heart of God toward you in eternal pleasures. Live with an increasingly grateful and cheerful heart.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 3, 4, 5, 7 Suffering, observed or experienced, can lead us into despair or disillusionment. God is not dismissive, disinterested, or distant in our suffering. We have the choice to lean into God or lean away from God in our suffering.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 3, 4, 5, 7 Suffering, observed or experienced, can lead us into despair or disillusionment. God is not dismissive, disinterested, or distant in our suffering. We have the choice to lean into God or lean away from God in our suffering.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 1, 2, 3 Our toil is both a gift and a burden—and both are temporary. Our toil was redeemed by Jesus—by faith we can cross the Futility Barrier. We can now join Jesus by faith in work of eternal significance. Surrender the timing of grasping God’s beautiful purposes by Faith. Celebrate that beautiful is happening now by Faith. Rest in the beautiful...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 1, 2, 3 Our toil is both a gift and a burden—and both are temporary. Our toil was redeemed by Jesus—by faith we can cross the Futility Barrier. We can now join Jesus by faith in work of eternal significance. Surrender the timing of grasping God’s beautiful purposes by Faith. Celebrate that beautiful is happening now by Faith. Rest in the beautiful...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 1, 3 How do I live within the tension of Creation and the Fall? Is this temporary, material world all there is?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Ask Hard Questions Ecclesiastes 1, 3 How do I live within the tension of Creation and the Fall? Is this temporary, material world all there is?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Off Script Ephesians 2:1-10 You were as good as dead. (vv. 1-3)  But God chose to make you spiritually alive by his mercy, love, and grace. (vv. 4-7) Your salvation is a gift from God, not initiated or earned by you in any way. (vv. 8-9) Even your good works are an extension of God’s gift. (v. 10)

Pastor Luke Ahrens Off Script Ephesians 2:1-10 You were as good as dead. (vv. 1-3) But God chose to make you spiritually alive by his mercy, love, and grace. (vv. 4-7) Your salvation is a gift from God, not initiated or earned by you in any way. (vv. 8-9) Even your good works are an extension of God’s gift. (v. 10)

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:11-32 Two Broken Sons One Loving, Gracious, Forgiving Father God invites you into new life and a celebration of cew life in Jesus Christ!

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:11-32 Two Broken Sons. One Loving, Gracious, Forgiving Father. God invites you into New Life and a Celebration of New Life in Jesus Christ!

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:11-19 Our sin disrupts and destroys relationships. Our sinful choices result in painful consequences. Painful consequences lead us toward godly grief or worldly grief. Are you ready to come home?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:11-19 Our sin disrupts and destroys relationships. Our sinful choices result in painful consequences. Painful consequences lead us toward godly grief or worldly grief. Are you ready to come home?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:8-10 God’s Heart for Lost Sinners is marked by Concern, Urgency, and Outrageous Celebration. Do you live an “as it is in Heaven” lifestyle? Church Culture matters! Let’s become a church that is... A safe place for Seekers to listen in and ask questions. A welcoming place for Repenters to find hope, peace, and freedom in Ch...

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:8-10 God’s Heart for Lost Sinners is marked by Concern, Urgency, and Outrageous Celebration. Do you live an “as it is in Heaven” lifestyle? Church Culture matters! Let’s become a church that is... a safe place for Seekers to listen in and ask questions; a welcoming place for Repenters to find hope, peace, and freedom in Ch...

Pastor Luke APastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:1-7 God is deeply concerned about the Lost. God is tender toward the Found. God is full of joy when sinners repent—and He wants us to Rejoice with Him! Application for Us: What does God want me to set aside (Leave) so I can consistently pursue the Lost? Where does God want me to Go in search of the Lost? Who d...

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:1-7 God is deeply concerned about the Lost. God is tender toward the Found. God is full of joy when sinners repent—and He wants us to Rejoice with Him! Application for Us: What does God want me to set aside (leave) so I can consistently pursue the Lost? Where does God want me to Go in search of the Lost? Who does God want...

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Romans 15:1-13 The personal experience of abounding in Hope comes from: A deeper understanding of who God is. Pursuing a full life–full of Divine graces and personal trust. Leaning into the power of the Holy Spirit within the Spirit-filled life.