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Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "The Gospel Increases" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Bigger Table".   Digging Deeper Questions: When conflict arises how do you deal with it? Did you learn anything from this text on how to handle it better?    The early church was culturally diverse but united in mission, how might we better embody that in...

As the early church encounters the potential for internal division and external threats, we see that they keep their focus on the mission Christ as for them. And as they do that, this mission keeps them united in the gospel. May it be so among us as well.   Scripture Reading 6:1-15   Digging Deeper Questions: When conflict arises how do you deal with it? Did you learn anything from this text on ho...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "The Gospel Arrested" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "I Know A Name". Digging Deeper Questions: Notice how the fruit of the Sadducees' jealousy causes them to act unjustly in arresting the apostles. Have you ever similarly seen the painful fruit of jealousy in your own life? What is the antidote to jealousy?  ...

Pastor Marcus Lane continues our series on Acts, Vol. 1 with a message titled The Gospel Arrested . In this sermon, Pastor Marcus has us consider the danger of jealousy, the danger of people-pleasing, and the joy of faithfulness.    Scripture Reading: Acts 5:17-42   Digging Deeper Questions: Notice how the fruit of the Sadducess jealousy causes them to act unjustly in arresting the apostles. Have...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "The Gospel Tested" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on his original song "Only One". Digging Deeper Questions: Ananias and Sapphira lie about being more generous than they are. As humans we all tend to wear masks from time to time. Why do you think that is?   Ananias and Sapphira's deaths certainly seem harsh, why...

The story of Ananias and Sapphira is a heavy one, but it teaches us a powerful lesson approaching God honestly. Hypocrisy, pride, and self-righteousness lead to death, but in Christ we are free to confess our sin and come fully honest to God and receive his grace.   Scripture Reading: Acts 5:1-16

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "The Gospel on Trial" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Cornerstone". Digging Deeper Questions: How does the notion that "the word does the work" shift how you approach the calling to take part in God's mission?   Have you ever encountered the accusation or felt like Christianity is exclusive? How does the natur...

Pastor Marcus Lane continues our series on  Acts, Vol. 1 with a message titled The Gospel on Trial. In this sermon Pastor Marcus outlines the power, scandal, and abundance of the Gospel.    Scripture Reading: Acts 4:1-22, 32-37   Digging Deeper Questions: How does the notion that "the word does the work" shift how you approach the calling to take part in God's mission?   Have you ever encountered...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Randy Duncan "The Gospel in Jerusalem" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "God So Loved". Digging Deeper Questions: 1. Who are the people we often pass by without really seeing? Peter did more than notice the lame man. He "fixed his gaze" on him and truly saw him. Who are the overlooked, lonely, hurting, or forgotten people i...

Pastor Randy Duncan continues our series on Acts, Vol. 1 with a message on The Gospel in Jerusalem. In this sermon, Pastor Randy outlines the heart of Jesus, the power of His name, and the mission of the church.    Scripture Reading: Acts 3:1-26

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "The Gospel for 3,000" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "King Of Kings". Digging Deeper Questions: When we consider the options for belief in this world, how do the resurrection and uniqueness of Jesus make a difference to out faith?   How is the reality that it "was our sin that held him there (on the cross)" b...

In the second half of Peter's sermon on Pentecost he makes the case for his hearers to put their trust in Jesus, whom they crucified, now risen from the dead. As the people respond to the grace of God in faith, we see them live out a new life as a community of grace.    Scripture Reading: Acts 2:22-47

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "The Gospel at Pentecost" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Fullness". Digging Deeper Questions: When you think of the "work of the Holy Spirit," what typically comes to mind? Why do you associate the Spirit with these activities?   How does the work of the Spirit on Pentecost impact how you view the work of the...

As we continue our series on Acts, Vol. 1, Pastor Marcus Lane preaches on The Gospel at Pentecost. Pastor Marcus preaches on how the Spirit is for the Gospel, every nation, and every person.    Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21   Digging Deeper Questions: When you think of the "work of the Holy Spirit," what typically comes to mind? Why do you associate the Spirit with these activities?   How does th...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "The Gospel Ascends" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "We Will Feast In The House Of Zion". Digging Deeper Questions: In the sermon Pastor Gabe talked about how we live in the fifth act of the Theodrama. What role do you see yourself playing in God's story?   In Jesus' ascension He now sits at the right hand of...

As we kick off our new summer sermon series on the book of Acts, Pastor Gabe orients us to the book of acts, breaks down the ascension, and shows us how in the ascension we receive power, purpose, and pardon in our Lord Jesus Christ.   Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-11

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "Peter" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Made For More". Digging Deeper Questions:  Have you experienced instances where living a self-directed life feels like spinning your wheels in futility? If so, what made self-direction so frustrating?   What freedom is found in living a divine-directed life?   Can you se...

Pastor Marcus Lane wraps up our sermon series on Encountering Jesus with a message on Peter. Pastor Marcus walks us through self-directed life, divine-directed life, and restoration and purpose.    Scripture Reading: John 21:1-19   Digging Deeper Questions: Have you experienced instances where living a self-directed life feels like spinning your wheels in futility? If so, what made self-direction...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "Thomas" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Faithful Now". Digging Deeper Questions:  Why do you think Thomas was so resistant to the testimony about the resurrection from his fellow apostles?   Pastor Gabe told the story of his friend Kyle who walked away from the faith and how that unsettled his own faith. Have...

In the life of faith we can feel dauntless as we follow Jesus only be followed by moments of doubt, but it's in moments of doubt we are invited to depend on the promises of God we have in the resurrected Jesus.   Scripture Reading: John 20:24-29   Digging Deeper Questions: Why do you think Thomas was so resistant to the testimony about the resurrection from his fellow apostles?   Pastor Gabe told...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Randy Duncan "The Eleven" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Because He Lives (Amen)". Digging Deeper Questions:  The disciples were afraid, ashamed, and confused when Jesus appeared to them behind locked doors. Where do you see yourself in that room? What fears, doubts, or unfinished business might Jesus be stepping into in...

Pastor Randy Duncan continues our series on Encountering Jesus with a message on The Eleven. This encounter shows us what the risen Christ does with broken people. Pastor Randy breaks down how this unfolds in three phases of Jesus: "Peace be with you", "why are you troubled?", and "you are witnesses".    Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36-49   Digging Deeper Questions: The disciples were afraid, ashame...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "Cleopas and a Friend" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "You Walk With Me". Digging Deeper Questions:  Have you ever experienced moments of spiritual desolation where it felt like God's presence was hidden from you? What was it like? What did you do about it?   How does Jesus' response to Cleopas and the other d...

As we continue in the Easter season and our Encountering Jesus sermon series, Pastor Marcus preaches on Cleopas and a Friend. Pastor Marcus teaches how we should consider when Jesus is hidden, when Jesus teaches, and when Jesus is revealed.    Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35   Digging Deeper Questions: Have you ever experienced moments of spiritual desolation where it felt like God's presence was...

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "The Other Mary" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "There Is A King". Digging Deeper Questions:  The historian John Dickson says, People don't make their minds up about big things based only on evidence…but based on a mix of evidence…assumptions and experiences, preferences and prejudices. Do you agree with Dicks...