Paradigm

In a world with varying ideologies and philosophies, the Bible states that some will drift away from the faith. But how can godly leaders be steadfast and faithfully serve Jesus? In this sermon, we discuss how to be leaders for the long haul. https://my.bible.com/events/48783918

To have any position, from entry-level to CEO, you need to be qualified. What qualifies a leader? Is it a metric, a scale, or is it something more? Tune in as we answer all of these questions while reading 1 Timothy.  https://my.bible.com/events/48780194

In a household, if the roles and responsibilities are not understood, disorder is inevitable. The same can be said for God’s House, the church. When the people of God understand their roles and God’s role, they can flourish in their lives. As we continue reading 1 Timothy 2, we’ll dig into the roles of men and women in the context of the church. https://my.bible.com/events/48776362

Leadership isn’t a pedigree, but a process. Leaders are not found, but formed. If the purpose of a biblical leader is to lead others to follow Jesus, what does that look like? Find out as we continue reading about a leader’s formation in I Timothy. https://my.bible.com/events/48772356

What are the silly things we think about when it comes to marriage? Do we think it will complete us and solve our problems…or do we leave that up to our Heavenly Father? This week, we learn that marriage won’t fix our issues but that only God can, in His perfect love and instruction. https://my.bible.com/events/48764634

Breaking up is hard to do. It can be difficult, and the breakup conversations even more so. But despite the difficulty, we can learn how to breakup Biblically with consideration, compassion, and courage. https://my.bible.com/events/48760524

Nothing worth having comes quickly or easily. Many times, you have to wait for it, as God prepares you for it – the same is true of dating and marriage. God’s Word shows us that we need His guidance in navigating our relationships and even in our unwritten rules of dating. https://my.bible.com/events/48756857

Have you ever seen a unicorn? You can keep searching, but they don’t exist. The same goes for a “perfect” man or woman. This week, we learn that we need to stop looking for a perfect potential partner — and what to look for instead. https://my.bible.com/events/48745981

It can be intimidating to recognize the sufferings of others, because it reveals our own frailties and fears. How many people find it hard to comfort the dying, how many times have you turned away when you see someone in need? In this sermon, we learn that compassion is never easy, but God has called us to it.

Did you know that anything is possible with love and patience? This is a lesson that God was trying to teach Jonah with the Ninevites, and Jonah recognized this through his resistance to God’s command. https://my.bible.com/events/48742084

Tolerance is easy, but it’s the loving part that’s hard. Jonah thought Ninevites would suffer for their actions, but God had another plan. That plan involved more than tolerance – it involved repentance, forgiveness, and love.

What is generous, free, unexpected, and undeserved? God’s grace and love is given to all unconditionally and without any strings attached. It took Jonah some time to find that out – especially when it came to the Ninevites. https://my.bible.com/events/48734391

You can run, but you can’t hide. God will always find you, just like He found Jonah on a ship bound for Tarshish. As we continue to explore the story of Jonah, we also discover God’s relentless pursuit of us, despite our avoidance of Him. https://my.bible.com/events/48731103

Have you ever played hide and seek with anyone? Now try playing it with God -- the prophet Jonah did just that. This week we’re examining our need to follow God’s direction in our lives, and how when we don’t, there’s no place we can hide. https://my.bible.com/events/48727193

Did you know the maximum human running speed is 28 mph? You’d have to run even faster if you think you can get away from God. Tonight, we’re focusing on the book of Jonah and his decision to run from what God called him to do. https://my.bible.com/events/48721114

“Staying woke” might be prevalent in our culture today, but it’s not new in the pages of history. Before protests and hashtags, the early church promoted racial equality based on their understanding of the gospel. Join us as we discover, in Galatians, how a biblical definition for “woke” works in our lives through the gospel. https://my.bible.com/events/48716101

Does life begin at conception or is it just a clump of cells? Is abortion honoring to God? Discover this and more as we open the Bible and give our hot take on abortion. *Note* This may be a sensitive subject for some. For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us below. Resources Mentioned: Resource Health (formerly Rachel House) If Not for Grace

“Good vibes only,” right? Too often, we base our decisions and behaviors on the vibes in the room. But what happens when the vibes conflict with God’s way? Join us as we open God’s Word and kick off a new series on Hot Takes! https://my.bible.com/events/48705101

Why am I single? Is singleness a gift or a plague? Is it okay to be single, or do I need to be married? Find out as guest speaker and Abundant Life Student Pastor, Winston Wright, unpacks 1 Corinthians on how to view and leverage singleness for the kingdom of God. https://my.bible.com/events/48704214

Can Jesus save those who are furthest from him? As we walk through Acts 8, we’ll meet a man who went from Christian terrorist to Christian missionary — a man who was knocked off his high horse, and had his plans completely changed by God. https://my.bible.com/events/48700288

Have you thought of your relationship with God as a means to an end -- ritualistic, or transactional? You’re in good company. In this week’s message, we examine a person in the book of Acts who thought he could have God’s power in exchange for money. Listen to find out what we can learn from his confusion. https://my.bible.com/events/48696308

We would all give our lives for something worth dying for. But as we look in God’s Word, we come to learn through Stephen, the first martyr, that what we would die for is truly what is worth living for. http://bible.com/events/48692416

“Your walk talks, and your talk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks.” Special guest speaker and Abundant Life Lead Pastor, Phil Hopper, instructs us and challenges us in the book of Acts with ways to overcome hypocrisy and live authentically as followers of Jesus. https://my.bible.com/events/48688582

Too often, we’re hesitant to talk about Jesus to our friends and family. Is there a remedy to our timidity? In this message, we learn from Acts 4 about boldness, and how God gives us boldness so He can further His purposes. https://my.bible.com/events/48684621

“We have a tendency to solve spiritual problems with physical solutions.” You may not be lame or have physical ailments, but we all have spiritual issues. Discover how we can solve them as we open the book of Acts and meet a lame man who embodies our need for Christ — and how we can find a solution. https://www.bible.com/events/48679501