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In the 3rd lesson of our series, "Cradle to Eternity," Ken examines the "invitation" of the cradle and how that invitation points to a decision that must be made by all.

In our second lesson of the series, "The Cradle to Eternity," Ken examines "The Manger's Warning." The birth of Christ was good news for mankind but also a stark warning of our need for rescue.

In our final "FOUNDATIONS" series entitled, "The Cradle to Eternity," we are examining the foundational principles of heaven and hell in light of the birth of Christ. In this lesson, Ken examines "The Cradle's Light"--God's invitation into relationship with Him.

In our final lesson in our series, "Gifted To Grow," Jack Webb, our Youth Minister, teaches on the gift of mercy from Romans chapter 12.

In the 6th installment of our series, "Gifted to Grow," Jared Criswell, our Connections Ministers, teaches about the spiritual gift of leadership from Romans 12.

In the 5th lesson in our series, "Gifted to Grow," Ken examines the spiritual gift of giving / generosity that Paul speaks of Romans chapter 12.

In our 4th lesson in our series, "Gifted to Grow," Ken teaches on the spiritual gift of encouragement from Romans chapter 12. He also discusses the importance of encouragement not only in our current culture but how it is vitally foundational to the churches health.

In the third lesson in our series, "Gifted to Grow," Ken examines the importance of the spiritual gift of service within the body of Christ. This is taken from Paul's list of spiritual gifts in Romans chapter 12.

Ken teaches on the "speaking gifts" from Romans chapter 12, prophecy and teaching and how they are beneficial and relevant to the vitality of the church today.

In the first lesson of a series entitled, "Gifted to Grow," Jared discusses the necessary attitudes for the application and use of the spiritual gifts outlines in Romans chapter 12.

In the last lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church/Family Bond," Ken examines 7 take-aways from Romans chapter 14 that enable us to maintain unity, while still experiencing differences of opinion. He then discusses 3 step in learning how to "Disagree like a Christian."

Speaking on the 7th "One" from Ephesians 4, Ken examines three aspects of the "One God." The One God is an Abba God, he is an Amazing God, and he is an Accessible God.

In the 6th lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church/Family Bond," Ken teaches on three key aspects of believer's baptism: the purpose, the picture and the power of baptism.

In the 5th part of our series on "United As One: The Church/Family Bond," Ken examines "one faith" that can maintain unity within the church. He examines the three types of faith mentioned in James chapter 2: Dead faith, Demonic faith, and the Dynamic faith that God wants from his people.

This is the 4th lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church/Family Bond." In this lesson, Ken discusses why Jesus is uniquely qualified to be our "One Lord" (Eph. 4). Because Jesus is heavenly, human, humble and highly exalted, he is more than qualified to assume the position of Lord of our lives, and in doing so, unifying the church.

This is part 3 of our series, "United As One: The Church / Family Bond," Ken explores first how we are "called" as well as having a "calling." It is that calling that is tied directly to our hope--which unifies the church.

In this second lesson in our series, "United As One: The Church / Family Bond," Ken teaches from Ephesians 4, specifically from Paul's list of 7 unifying characteristics of the church. We specifically discuss what "membership" within the body of Christ looks like in the church today.

This is first in our series, "United As One--The Church / Family Bond". In this lesson Ken introduced our theme and walks through how unity is the work of the Spirit and how our role as members of the body of Christ is to maintain the unity the Spirit creates. A large part of how we maintain that unity, is through our love for each other.

In our final lesson in our series, "Carrying Your Cross," Ken looks at how, as disciples of Christ, we should respond to persecution when it comes. He focuses in on the Jesus' like characteristics of love, grace and mercy as being the foundational character traits we need to exemplify when we face persecution.

In the 5th lesson in our series, "Carrying Your Cross," Ken examines how we, as disciples of Christ, are called to bear the burdens of others as our very own. In doing so, we may often be called upon to sacrifice and suffer.

In Pt. 4 of our series, "Carrying Your Cross," Ken examines from Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" how disciples of Christ are often required to sacrifice material wealth and career ambitions for Jesus' call to "seek first the Kingdom..."

Peter tells us in 1 Peter to stand fearless and untroubled in the face of persecution. But what does this look like in our daily lives. In this lesson, Ken examines how we can do just that by recognizing our blessedness, developing a posture of courage, and focusing on our eternal hope.

In this lesson, Jared examine three things suffering and sacrifice in the life of a disciple can produce: endurance, character, and hope. He examines these characteristics from Romans 5:1-5.

In this lesson, Ken examines the suffering of sacrificial living, rejection and perseverance in the life of a disciple of Jesus

In the final lesson of our series, "In His Steps: Living a Disciple's Life," Ken discusses we are called to be both disciple and discipler.