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Jesus calls us to live into the pattern of leaving our past behind, focusing on Him, and experiencing our future today.

Paul knew that there was nothing as valuable as knowing Christ. He couldn’t brag about his own accomplishments (although his were impressive) instead he considered them garbage. Strong words, but so necessary for those of us who want to live amazing lives.

Have you ever felt like you needed to work harder, do more, be better? That God’s grace is still something to be earned? We shine like stars when we hold on to the word of life, but by grace is how we do it.

Have you ever loved ants enough to seriously consider becoming one? God did. Today we consider The Pattern Jesus set out for us... it’s a rough beginning, a hard middle, but an amazing ending. Check it out.

In Phil. 1:12-30, Paul explained his situation to the church in Philippi and gave his reaction to it. Jesus changes everything, even the way that we endure hardships and suffering. This portion of Paul’s letter puts this on full display as the hope of the Jesus pattern in suffering shines through. While Paul may be in chains, the Gospel is not.

Today we start a journey through the letter written to the church in Philippi. The Apostle Paul opens this letter of encouragement by sharing why they bring him so much joy and what his prayer is for them.

Why does communion matter? Because communion belongs to the weak, because the Lord’s Supper is for those who don’t have it all together but do have Jesus.

Baptism is public proclamation, physical representation, mystical unification, symbolic identification and good ole fashioned obedience.

Telling others about Jesus is hard. In Acts 8, through the life of Phillip, we see some patterns that can help anyone share their faith in a personal and conversational way. When we do so, we join in God’s mission being realized in beautiful and powerful ways.

Great lives have the same elements as all great stories. A character that wants something worth wanting and overcomes great conflict to get it. If no one would want to read a book about your life then start editing today. When we live for the future, we experience heaven on earth. What do you want... because if you can afford it, you probably haven’t found it.

Have you ever wondered if change is really possible? The Bible teaches us that it’s less about what you do than Who you know. Eyes up.

Have you ever made such a big mistake in life that you’re not sure how you’ll ever recover? The apostle Peter and our friend Celia show us how to “Recover from Failure” in our first installment of Moments That Make Us.

Easter is the story of hope, the story of things once thought impossible now found true. Easter is death in reverse; it is The Possibility.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and journeying with Jesus through this time helps us in three important ways.

What someone has to say in some of their final moments of their life reveal the type of person they are and what they care about. Jesus’ prayer in some of his final days is no exception. Jesus’ prayer in John 17 is a prayer for those who’ve not yet seen his heart.

Jesus promises us five gifts that the Spirit will give his followers. We unwrap those gifts as we love and obey Jesus and those gifts enhance our lives in countless, unbelievable ways. John chapters 14-16.

Have you felt abandoned? The disciples were certainly afraid that Jesus was going to do that so Jesus went out of his way to remind them that he will not leave them as orphans. Dr. Gary Burge unpacks John 14 to help us understand that these promises are for us today as well. Series: For Those Who've Not Yet Seen  Teacher: Dr. Gary Burge  Date: March 24, 2019

Series: For Those Who've Not Yet Seen  Speaker: Toran Scott  Date: March 17, 2019

Series: For Those Who've Not Yet Seen  Teacher: James Ellis III  Date: March 10, 2019

Series: She's All That Teacher: Toran Scott Date: February 24, 2019

Series: She's All That Teacher: Toran Scott Date: February 17, 2019

Series: She's All That Teacher: Jordan Koller Date: February 10, 2019

Series: She's All That Teacher: Toran Scott Date: February 3, 2019

Series: Filters Teacher: Austin Presnell Date: January 27, 2019

Series: Filters Teacher: Erin Clifford Date: January 20, 2019