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Why couldn't Jesus do what you and I do and simply say, "I forgive you?" We forgive people all the time, but we've never had to die for someone to forgive them. So, why? Why did He have to die?

Why would God come to live among us as one of us? He was never married. He was never a parent. He didn't have a job. He didn't serve as a role model for any of the roles we play. So why? Why did he live among us as one of us?

The order for most Americans when it comes to money is first to spend it, then pay bills, pay taxes, save it, and if anything is left over, give it. The end result for most is feeling like there is never enough. The good news is that God offers a permanent solution, but it requires us to get first things first.

In times of personal financial crisis, we WANT God to show up in our financial world! Here's how to make sure God always stays involved in the arena of your finances to where you have all that you need when you need it...and more!

Money already feels tight, so we tend to feel there is more to lose than gain in giving. The question is: how can we leverage money now so that in the future, our return is greater than we could ever imagine and can never be lost?

Being "rich" is far more than a number. It's a state of mind... It's learning to see everything we own and possess as it really is... To see it through the lens that the world will never show us.

We live in a culture that rewards busyness and belittles rest. However, busyness is not the problem; mis-prioritized values are. This affects our relationships with family, friends, and God. We desire to be known. To truly experience God, we must ask ourselves: What are we seeking?

Life can often feel overwhelming, pulling us in many directions. This busyness may rob us of connection and intimacy with those who matter most. How might this also affect our relationship with our heavenly Father? It may be time to reevaluate our priorities and perspective to experience God in meaningful ways. Listen in!

How can you hear what God has to say? The answer is... the Bible! The Bible is an incredible tool for listening to God's voice. But finding the right time and place to read it can be difficult. In this message, Chad outlines several strategies and tips for spending time alone with God's word so that you can hear from God in your daily life. Listen in! 

We live in a culture that sees gratitude as important but practiced in less significant ways. What would it look like to respond to gratitude in awe of what we've been given? In this message, you'll see that true gratitude has the power to change!

If we could see what God sees, we would be more inclined to do as God says. What a huge difference that would make in our complex, complicated lives. One of the greatest ways God speaks to us is through His written word. How do we use the Bible as a tool through which God can speak to us? Listen in to learn more!

There are times in our lives when we want God to do something... now. It can be easy to treat God like a vending machine. But what if the real challenge is in our listening? Imagine experiencing God in a life-altering way by getting to know our Heavenly Father instead!

Almost every religious system argues that what happens to you in the afterlife hinges on your good works. It's no surprise that some of us approach God the same way. There is a part of us that believes that our standing with God hinges on our good works. This means we underestimate the significance of what Christ did on the cross and overestimate the significance of our good works and deeds. But w...

The struggle for almost everyone who believes in God is not knowing where they stand with Him. The good news is that there is a standing invitation in which we can know with certainty where we stand and enter into something with God that seems and feels impossible, but it is the thing God desires most: Intimacy.

Distrust broke intimacy with God, and as soon as sin, sorrow and death entered the world, it resulted in our constant struggle with God. But God, in His relentless pursuit of us, took the initiative to do what only He could do: restore what was broken, and it is not based on our faithfulness. It's based on His.

Genuine relationship can only be had when there is freedom to choose, and from day one, God has given us the freedom to choose. Our problem is that a lie broke and continues to break the intimacy between us and our Heavenly Father.

Experiencing God. Intimacy is to be fully known and to know fully without the fear of rejection, but how many of us genuinely experience that with God? Could it be that we're too afraid, too busy, or too disinterested?

Discomfort & Indifference. When we see someone we care about making bad decisions, we can confront them or hope someone else does. We often say nothing, but we should ask ourselves: are we really being kind, or are we letting fear, discomfort, or indifference keep us from what love requires?

Fear is a byproduct of our ability to think about what might happen in the future, and it can protect us from harm. However, living with too much fear can cause us to be self-absorbed, distracted, and overly protective. But the good news is: You don’t have to be afraid even when there’s something to be afraid of. Fear does not have to control us!

Anger. Could something deep inside us be the source of both war and peace? Through James, the brother of Jesus, we see a connection between wisdom and peace. How we view, handle, and channel our emotions, particularly anger, is crucial.

Envy causes us to compare and compete with others in an unhealthy way. It brings arrogance when we're winning and discouragement when we're not. It's like chasing after the wind. How do we stop envy from controlling us?

When it comes to guilt, many of us either wallow in it by reliving the past or deny it by making excuses. Guilt causes us to be out of balance. How do we stop guilt from controlling us?

Fear. Anxiety. Guilt. Anger. What is the primary emotion that competes for control of your life? Today, we begin a brand new message series that deals with the emotions and voices within us that compete for control. First, let's look at the heart. 

What do you think Jesus believes is the biggest threat to us today? It's easy to believe that the church's greatest threat comes from outside the church. Unfortunately, the church's greatest threat is from within. The good news is that Jesus never intended it to be this way. In this message, you'll discover what it means to be the church of Jesus. You'll learn that it's a movement of Jesus in our...

Have you ever felt the wonder and awe connected to what God has done in the world? Towards God's love and grace towards you? Have you lost that sense of wonder and awe? It's time to get it back. It matters!