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Kicking off our new series "Make Space For God To Fill", Pastor Justin teaches us about the role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives, and asks the question, "would you rather have Jesus beside you, or the Holy Spirit living inside you?"

Pastor Art takes through the historical context around a story from 2 Kings and helps us make sense of the differences between seeing and believing.

When you look at James 5, you might be tempted to think it was written specifically for today's billionaires (and one trillionaire), but Pastor Justin wants to remind us that it's not just for the rich people - it's for anyone who is relying on their money before relying on God.

You wanna make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. A lot of times, we like Jesus to be involved in them, but not in charge - and that should probably be adjusted.

You're not the problem. Well, okay, maybe you're 10% the problem but everyone else is 90%. Right? Well, yeah, James might have something to say about how we quarrel with one another.

After seeing the title, some of us are already feeling defensive. But instead of defending our mouths, Pastor Justin will encourage us to evaluate our hearts - because our mouth may just be telling on us.

In the next installment of the series on James, Pastor Justin lays out three different types of faith: dead, demonic, and biblical. Many of us may have a faith no stronger than the demons - which feels impossible, but hear what James has to say about that.

Pastor Justin continues in our series on James - and this week we're calling out the sin that is tolerated way too easily: prejudice. This message is a timely reminder of who our neighbor is.

Buckle up for the very first Activation Sunday sermon brought to us by one of our New Life Students, David Poirier! David will be bringing us a word on spiritual warfare and how we can properly equip ourselves to fight.

Continuing in our series on James, Pastor Justin will explore the differences between listening to the word and actually doing what it says.

Pastor Trevor picks up where Justin left off in the first chapter of James, and we take a fresh look at the lens through which we view the world.

Kicking off a brand new sermon series, Pastor Justin begins the unenviable task of taking us through the book of James. In chapter 1, James comes out swinging by suggesting that we consider it "pure joy" when we face trials.

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Justin brought us through the resurrection story and reminds us that even today, Jesus may not be where you left Him.

You can say all the right things about Jesus and even spend time with Him - and still not recognize Him. Are you letting Jesus be the King you need? Or are you trying to make him be the King you want? On Palm Sunday, we learn a little more about the King that Jesus was expected to be vs. the King that He was.

A secret weapon to fight off anxiety: gratitude. Use liberally!

You may be tempted to cover your ears when Pastor Justin tells you that taking time for rest and solitude is not only a good thing, but crucial for your relationship with Jesus to remain healthy. We would just say, don't cover your ears. You need to hear this.

We're a week away from our season of TwentyOne and the beginning of our fast - so Pastor Justin uses this time to help us wrap our minds around what a fast is and is not. Because a fast without any spiritual emphasis is just a diet.

As we begin to prepare our hearts for Easter, Pastor Justin will be starting a new sermon series where we focus on the word for the year: “engage”. In this first message, we’ll be looking at Moses and the burning bush - a moment where the ordinary was transformed into something holy simply because Moses sensed the Lord’s presence.

You were never meant to follow Jesus alone, and that means you'll sometimes be in community with people you don't understand. Pastor Justin will remind us that the disciples had their own major differences to sort out as well.

Our first message from Pastor Art Magnuson is a wonderful word about the chaos in creation. There are plenty of ways we can react when our sin is found out - but Pastor Art lays out a few better alternatives.

It's both a question, and a statement. What you treasure shapes how you see everything - and with that in mind, is your relationship with Jesus what you treasure most, or is it earthly treasures?

Getting back into the "This Is Normal" series, Pastor Justin reminds us that Monday is coming, and when you feel resistance, and the wheels seem to be coming off, that's a good sign. Don't assume that you're "losing", realize that the enemy now sees you as dangerous.

Without compassion for others, you won't be able to make disciples.

As we continue in our series “This Is Normal”, Pastor Justin will remind us that the Holy Spirit wants to work through each and every one of us.

Continuing in our new series, “This Is Normal”, Pastor Justin will highlight the lordship of Jesus - which was never meant to be private.