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Send us Fan Mail Week 1 Text: John 1:1–18 Movie: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Topic(s) : Incarnation, Light  Big Idea of the Message : The incarnation represents a new way of God relating to his broken creation and caring intimately about them. Application Point: It’s important we recognize the way our presence and care for people’s physical needs impacts them and teaches them about the way God r...

Send us Fan Mail Text: Exodus 35:4–9; 36:1–7 Topic : Giving, Generosity, Thankfulness,  Big Idea of the Message : A thankful heart leads to a giving heart. Application Point:  As we cultivate thankful hearts for God’s goodness, provision, and presence, generosity that impacts the world will flow naturally from our lives.

Send us Fan Mail Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Topic : Gratitude, Hardships, Faithfulness Big Idea of the Message : We are not to offer thanks to God only occasionally or only when great things are happening; instead, we are to give thanks in all circumstances. Application Point: Even when we experience trials, we can give thanks for God’s presence, his understanding, and his comfort.

Send us Fan Mail Week 1 Text: Luke 17:11–19 Topic(s) : Thankfulness, Ungratefulness, Blessing Big Idea of the Message : Thankfulness leads us into the presence of God, but ungratefulness always leads us away from God. Application Point: We can develop a lifestyle of thankfulness by intentionally expressing our gratitude and practicing spontaneous appreciation throughout our day.

Send us Fan Mail Jonah, Jesus and Jeffrey Dahmer. Week 2 Text: Jonah 3:1–10 Topics: Repentance, Forgiveness, Grace Big Idea of the Message: The gospel is good news for all. Application Point: Do you believe that God’s message of grace is for everyone, including you?

Send us Fan Mail Week 4 Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17–28 Topic(s): Communion, Unity, Fellowship  Big Idea of the Message: The practice of gathering around the table for communion is a symbol of unity and a reminder of Christ’s sacrifice.  Application Point: The most intimate meal we will share with one another is around the Eucharist table. United in confession and need, brothers and sisters in Christ...

Send us Fan Mail Week 3 Text: John 21:1–17 Topic(s): Community, Fellowship, Feasting Big Idea of the Message: God created humanity with two great needs, a need to eat and a need for relationship. The table gives us a means to fulfill both needs at the same time. Application Point: The table is a place for sharing experiences, being vulnerable, and encouraging and restoring one another.  

Send us Fan Mail Week 2 Text: Luke 15:1–32 Topic(s): Eating Together, Joy, Celebration, Feast Big Idea of the Message: When we feast, we get a taste of the kingdom. At the table we celebrate what God has done, what he can do, and what he will do.  Application Point: The believer can be confident that God is abundantly able to use the table to carry out his will, including reaching the lost. 

Send us Fan Mail There is a difference between being Friendly and Welcoming. Friendly- Take a look at what I have, isn't this nice.  Welcoming- Take a look what I have, do you want some? A lot of Churches are friendly, but not a lot of Churches are welcoming.  Jesus welcomed people and invited them into his presence. He wanted those around him to participate in what He was doing. He wanted th...

Send us Fan Mail Week 1 Text: Genesis 1:29–31; Revelation 19:6–9 Topic(s): Creation, Food, Feasting, Eternity Big Idea of the Message: Food and our need for it are part of God’s good creation. Food impacts every area of our lives and is one way the believer can experience God’s goodness.   Application Point: Food does not have to be the enemy, but a daily reminder of God’s provision now and to com...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks so much to Bobby and Stacy Westfall for sharing their story with us!  They started the Bay 6 Project in Mingo, Ohio. (You can connect with them on Facebook! 

Send us Fan Mail Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Topic: Transformation Big Idea: Before Christ enters our lives, all of us are spiritually dead. But God gives us new life, a life that is for His glory. Thanks so much to Kayla Conley for sharing her Story! 

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to my wife Dani, for sharing part of Her story for his series.  Week 2 Text: 1 John 1:5-10 Topic: Authenticity Big Idea: Walking in the light, in right relationship with God, requires walking in authentic relationship with other believers (vs. 7). It means being open about our failures—to God and others—rather than just trying to save face (vs. 8).

Send us Fan Mail Week 1 Text: Revelation 12:10-12 Topic: Testimony, Gospel Big Idea of the Message: Evil is defeated in our lives as a result of Jesus’ work on the cross; our testimony in Him, while it might seem to the world to signal defeat now (because of persecution and sacrificial living), actually entails our victory. Applicational Point: We must be quick to share the testimony of God’s grac...

Send us Fan Mail What is your purpose?  5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it...

Send us Fan Mail Week 3 Text: John 4:23–26 Topic : Worship, Dedication, Integration Big Idea of the Message : Worship should be within every aspect of our daily routine. Application Point: We can begin to worship God through our working and resting when we recognize that we can worship him in all things.

Send us Fan Mail Week 2 Text: Mark 2:23–28 Topic: Rest, Acceptance, Sabbath, Wisdom Big Idea of the Message: Rest is a gift from God that should be a normal part of our routine. Application Point: We can have a proper view of rest when we stop associating it with being unproductive.

Send us Fan Mail Week 1 Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15 Topic : Work, Diligence, Responsibility, Stewardship Big Idea of the Message : Working is an essential responsibility and does not have to be separate from our worship of God. Application Point: Working hard doesn’t mean resting less. 

Send us Fan Mail "This is as far as you go, no further"  Not the Underdog story we think it is!  David Vs. The Goliath 

Send us Fan Mail Be Present: Participating in God’s Work   Big Idea of the Series: This one-week message explores the importance of turning off distractions in life and being present with what God is doing in this world.   Week 1 Text: Matthew 13:1–23; Luke 9:46–48 Topic: Distraction, Be Present, God’s Work Big Idea of the Message: Distractions can cause us to miss out on what God is doing in the...

Send us Fan Mail Satan will often do whatever he can to distract us. If he can get us to take our eyes off God and the purpose he has for us, he will always do it. It is his greatest strategy and his only real gameplay. Don't let him do it! 

Send us Fan Mail TFTI: Thanks for the Invite Big Idea of the Series: This one-week message is geared toward a newcomer and shares a clear explanation of the gospel. We learn that we are all welcome to come to God, despite our past or current situations. Week 1 Text: Luke 19:1–10 Topic(s): Invitation, Salvation, Welcome Big Idea of the Message: Jesus came to have lunch with a man far from the kingd...

Send us Fan Mail Week 2 Text: Philippians 3:12–16 Topics: Priorities, Accomplishments, Purpose Big Idea of the Message: Knowing Jesus helps us understand everything else in our life. Application Point: As you consider getting back to following Jesus, what is something that’s weighing you down that you need to leave behind?

Send us Fan Mail Week 1 Text : John 21:1–14 Topics : Faithfulness, Ministry, Provision Big Idea of the Message: It’s never too late to get back into the habit of following Jesus. Application Point : When following Jesus gets hard, avoid the temptation to fall back into doing what is familiar and comfortable.

Send us Fan Mail Text: Acts 16:11–15, 40 Topic(s): Mission, Evangelism, Missionaries, Great Commission Big Idea of the Message: As the people of God, the church, it is our duty to pray, support, and encourage the work of ministry both in our own sphere and in the wider world. Application Point: Consider how you can commit to receiving regular information about the missionaries your church supports...