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The conclusion of our October series, "Kingdom Values." is "Restored Sight." This value based message is about the indescribable encounter every believer has had with Jesus Christ. It is that moment where He changed your life. The moment that you once were blind and now you see. Join us as we talk about this intimate Kingdom value. Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary: Jeremiah 31:7-9, Heb...

This message is titled "The Servant's Way" and is part of our October series, "Kingdom Values." This is a hard message that focuses on our involvement in God's Kingdom with pride and humility. We also take a hard look at much of the church today that seeks fame and authority that leads into hypocrisy and sin. Although not fun-filled message, it is one that helps us look to Jesus as an example. Wha...

The series for October is "Kingdom Values." This second part is "Treasure in Heaven," however, it this not the typical treasure talk from the book of Matthew. Instead, it is an integration value message. Do you believe and live out what you say (or profess)? Does it really matter if we are forgiven? We examine and discuss some hard facts that expose if what we treasure is truly in heaven or more i...

New series for October, "Kingdom Values." This series begins with the message "Faith Like a Child," however, it this not the typical faith message. Instead, it is much more of an identity message. Who is God? What kind of relationship is He desiring from us? As a child of God, we must place our faith in Jesus Christ rather than the many "alternatives" that the world offers us.  Scriptures taken fr...

We conclude our series for September, "Faith that Works" with the message "Salt and Peace." This past month, we've been talking about faith that actually works. Today, we looking out people that steel your peace and what can of faith actually is "salt" that preserves truth and peace. Who is the largest threat to your peace? Is it the rabble of the world or the religious?  Join us as we see how the...

Today's message is "The Greatest Servant" and is from our series for September, "Faith that Works." You probably seen it in the news: a Christian pastor caught in a crime or other serious sin. Another reason for people to disregard Christ. Yet, many are also turned off of Christ from ministers who walk with arrogance, a fake humility, or jealousy and arguments targeted at other Christians. Is this...

Today's message is "Take Up the Cross" and is from our series for September, "Faith that Works." Have you turned down an opportunity for ministry from fear of doing something wrong? Our faith is often displayed by the way we live our life and the words that we speak. How can we say the right thing? How can we live the right way? Let's look at that point where actions, words, hearts and faith, all...

New series for September, "Faith that Works." We are not talking about the works or things faith does, but rather, what really works with faith and what doesn't work with faith. This week is "No Favoritism." The Scriptures call it partiality. Join us as we get to the heart of favoritism that includes a walk through spiritual warfare, vengeance and divine retribution. Scriptures taken from the Revi...

This message, "Pure Religion" is the conclusion of our August series, "Bread of Life."  Religion is man's attempt to gain access to God. So, can religion be pure? We're going back to see where some of our "religious" roots came from and what was the intent. Join us as we explore heart motivations that can either help us to hear, understand and live or to simply take what was said and create a syst...

WARNING: This message is not for the religious person! "Choose This Day" is the third part of our August series, "Bread of Life." The Spirit gives life, the flesh profits nothing.  The truth presented by Jesus caused His own disciples to be offended. They wanted something more friendly. But friendly doesn't help when you stand before eternity. Join us as we look at the love of God, the journey of...

This message, "Feasting" is from our August series, "Bread of Life." What is it that you feast upon? What is it that sustains you? This world is full of "stuff" that claims to sustain you, only to leave you empty and moving one step closer to death. Jesus rocked the world by claiming that He was the bread that gives eternal life. Join us as we look at the difference between the Real food and the f...

This message, "Taste and See" is from our August series, "Bread of Life."  Have you ever felt like you have had enough? That you didn't want to go on? That you just wanted to quit life? Taste and See is a message about just that. We need to take in nourishment from the Lord if we are going to make it through the journey called life. Join us as experience (taste and see) the supernatural strengthen...

Our new series for August is "Bread of Life" and this first message is "The True Bread."  What is the Bread from Heaven? Is it something we eat? Or is it something more? Join us as we compare worldly perspectives and eternal perspectives. One is from a selfish view of one lost in darkness, the other is from a view of something that has been freed by something great and eternal. Scriptures taken fr...

The conclusion for July series, "Faith in Action" is the message "Abundantly More."  Everyone would like to have abundance in their life. No one wants poverty and lack. However, is there hidden evil in the abundance message? Or is it more a problem with a broken perception of what abundance is? Join us as we look at the Scriptures to see what God has truly said about have an abundant life. Scriptu...

This message is titled "The Shepherd's Care" from our July series, "Faith in Action." Shepherds are spiritual leaders. How are they suppose to care for believers? It seems like many of these "shepherds" in our day are corrupt and falling. But what are we to do? Today's message focuses on what God prophecies about such bad shepherds, as well as His promise to raise up good shepherds. Jesus is our p...

"Faith in Action" is our series for July. This message is titled "Choices to Choose." What do you do when God's word comes to you? How do you respond? How does your circumstances influence your decisions? We'll examine some unusual examples of choices that will help us to understand what it means to "have heard and believed." Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary: Mark 6:14-29, Amos 7:7-15,...

"Faith in Action" is our new series for July. This message is titled "Sent in Authority." Has God called called you do something? How do you answer that? Have do you live out that purpose? And what do you do when is seems like everything and everyone is against you? Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary: Mark 6:1-13, Ezekiel 2:1-5, and 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. www.christianimpact.net

This is the conclusion for June series, "Kingdom Living" and this message is titled "Hope & Healing." Hope plays a major part in receiving healing. Hope has a way of directing our actions and habits. But what happens when you see someone else get a healing, but not you? What happens when everyone tells you that "it's too late" or "things don't work like that." Join us as we see what hope can d...

The series for June is "Kingdom Living" and this message is titled "Peace in the Storm." Living in the Kingdom isn't about ease. It's about overcoming. It means that we have to live in a dark world full of storms, yet being able to overcome these hardships or calamities. Join us as we see what faith and grace have to do with having peace in the storm. Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary:...

The series for June is "Kingdom Living" and this message is titled "Growing in the Kingdom."  This is not a how to message, but rather a what happens when the people (the church) grow; in heart or appearance. There is a difference that effects your destiny. Join us as we examine some parables and prophecy about growing in the Kingdom. Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary: Mark 4:26-34, Eze...

New series for June, Kingdom Living! This month we we be looking at life in the Kingdom of God and how we live in it. This message is titled, "Divided?". Is division a part of God's kingdom? Where does it come from? What does it look like for those living in the kingdom. Join us an this challenging message. Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary: Mark 3:20-35, Genesis 3:8-15, and 2 Corinthia...

This is the conclusion of our series "Spirit Empowered." There is a truth where godly people make bad decisions and suffer difficult consequences. But how is this possible? Where does life in the Spirit come into play? Spirit empowerment begins with Jesus. It is all about Jesus. Join us as we examine scriptures about "The God Who Sends" and what that call means to be spirit empowered. Scriptures t...

Part 4 in our series is "Spirit Empowered." We are celebrating Pentecost this weekend. It is the feast celebration that follows 50 days after Passover. It is also the day the Holy Spirit was poured out upon God's people. Join us as we look at what it means to be filled. Scriptures taken from the Revised Lectionary: John 16:4-15, Romans 8:22-27, and Acts 2:1-21. www.christianimpact.net

Part 3 in our series is "Spirit Empowered." We are seeing how God empowers us by His Spirit to fulfill His mission in our lives. This message is titled "The Testimony." We not only discuss what a testimony is, but also discuss the greatest testimony. There is one testimony that is so powerful, that it literally shapes eternities for people. Join us as we learn about "The Testimony" that effects ou...

Part 2 in our series is "Spirit Empowered." We are seeing how God empowers us by His Spirit to fulfill His mission in our lives. This message is titled "Love One Another." To truly experience God's power in our lives, we must remain in His love and apply that love to others. But what is that? Is it a gooey feeling? Is it blind acceptance? Or is it more? Join us as we learn about "Loving One Anothe...