Sunday Sermons

Biblical patience waits for a season with great intention. When we choose to keep hoping and working while we wait, we open the door for the Holy Spirit to move. Sermon Outline Speaker: John Pryor Series: LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT

The Spirit produces supernatural levels of the wholeness, belonging, and fulfillment we all crave. Absence of conflict and calm feelings are side effects of restoration, reconciliation, and a unified purpose. Sermon Outline Featured Clip: Captain America "Avengers Assemble" Scene - Portal Scene - Avengers : Endgame (2019) Scene Speaker: John Pryor Series: LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT

When we hear and follow the Holy Spirit's voice, He produces His fruit in us. Joy is noticing, enjoying, and focusing on what is good, no matter how dark or broken things may be at any given moment. Sermon Outline Speaker: John Pryor Series: Listen to The Spirit

A clear sense of purpose shines through all the Kingdom stories—and it's always a selfless, others-focused purpose, not a selfish, follow-your-dream, follow-your-heart, self-idolatrous one… Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: Stories Like That Speaker: John Pryor

Everyone is welcome in the Kingdom, but The King expects total commitment from every citizen. We find true life by trading the illusion of control for the truth and true freedom in Christ. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: Stories Like That Speaker: John Pryor Audio/Video Credit: Frodo saves Sam from drowning. FAIR USE : Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, a...

Almost all the Kingdom stories include a process that requires time, patience, wisdom, and relentless pursuit of a goal. The King wants us to trust and obey—and keep trusting and obeying! Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: Stories Like That Speaker: John Pryor

The majority of Jesus's stories tell us how to prepare for the ultimate, perfect, eternal kingdom that will begin when He returns. All of them tell us how to relentlessly build His kingdom on earth. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: Stories Like That Speaker: John Pryor

Almost all the Kingdom stories communicate purpose and responsibility: work gets done, resources are shared, lost things are found, investments yield returns, and living things produce fruit. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Speaker: John Pryor Series: Stories Like That

The Kingdom of Heaven is designed to keep growing and seeking and restoring anyone who wanders away. Jesus Himself is the ultimate example of this, but He asks all of us to play our part and CRAM Worldwide plays their part well. Here to speak is their Director of Communications, Ky Schreiber, for an update on this organization's impact on the world. Guest Speaker: Ky Schreiber Series: Stories Like...

The King of Heaven is far too kind to give us what we truly deserve; instead, He gives us grace, love, and purpose—and expects us to pass these blessings along, working together as His team. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Audio/Video Credit: The Lord Of The Rings - The Coronation Of Aragorn HD Series: Stories Like That Speaker: John Pryor

In the Kingdom of Heaven, old divisions become irrelevant. Enemies become friends, friends become family, and family becomes a team that lives, worships, and serves together—no matter the cost. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Audio/Video Credit: LOTR The Return of the King - "I Can't Carry It For You... But I Can Carry You" Frodo saves Sam from drowning. Series: Stories Like That Speaker...

Jesus told stories about a Kingdom where the servant of all is the greatest, the last are first, and all the citizens unite to accomplish His will. Everyone is invited, but they must fully commit. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: Stories Like That Speaker: John Pryor

In the final chapters of Judges, there are no clear leaders. Right and wrong are such distant memories that unspeakable horrors are accepted and even their attempts at seeking God are chaotic and hypocritical. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: John Pryor

Samson's life demonstrates how sins of omission (not doing what we need to do) and sins of commission (doing what we should not do) can not only prevent us from accomplishing much but totally destroy our lives. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: John Pryor

Jepthah desperately prays for God's help, hoping to defeat the Ammonites and become Israel's leader. He doesn't know God at all, and his guesses about God's character and what is “right” cost him dearly. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: David Pryor

Barak was willing to do God's will—if someone came with him. Deborah was willing to do the right thing, and Jael was willing to do whatever it took to eliminate the enemy that was oppressing her people. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: John Pryor

When Gideon accepted how God saw him as his identity and trusted God Himself for the victory—no matter the odds—he became creative and successful. Then he lost his integrity holding on to power. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: Billy Knieriem

Ehud and Shamgar both delivered Israel in unlikely, unexpected ways. They used tools others took for granted and never found time to use. With God's help—and all He's already provided—we CAN get the job done. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: John Pryor

With some help from Othniel (the first judge), Caleb claims the land God promised him from the legendary giants that scared Israel off 45 years earlier. With God's help, he and his family do “the impossible.” Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: No More Kings Speaker: John Pryor

Joshua took most of the Promised Land as a direct act of obedience to God. One generation away, they still see themselves as the rightful owners of their “God-given” land, but that's just their excuse for selfishness. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Speaker: John Pryor Series: No More Kings

Jesus restored our shattered relationship with God and gave us all we need to restore and grow human relationships on a personal, small group, big group, and worldwide level. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Speaker: John Pryor Series: LOVE/LIFe

Jesus always made a tangible difference in people's lives, and He showed us a love that did even more than it said it would do. The point was LOVE, not self-denial; He accepted and encouraged extravagant displays of love. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Speaker: John Pryor Series: LOVE/LIFE

Jesus created memorable scenes, stories, and sacraments that connected and kept reminding people about the truths He had shared with them and the real, ongoing change He had helped them embrace. He taught us to methodically work love into our daily, weekly, and annual rhythms. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Speaker: Billy Clark Series: LOVE/LIFE

Jesus broke traditions, crossed barriers, and risked His own reputation and life to heal outsiders and help others reboot their lives. He served even when He needed rest and comfort Himself. To Him, Life = Showing Love. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: LOVE/LIFE Speaker: John Pryor

Jesus's message rebooted the whole Old Testament with a message of rebirth and real change. His example showed us how to put God and others first—not as a list of rules, but as a heart-and-soul lifestyle of love. Sermon Outline Life Group Questions Series: LOVE/LIFE Speaker: John Pryor