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We're wrapping up our series on spiritual practices, and today we're diving into the essential practice of community. While many of us here understand its importance, it's worth exploring why it's so crucial. The Myth of Lone Ranger Christianity American Christianity often emphasizes individualism—"me and Jesus." But this "Lone Ranger" approach isn't biblica...

Life throws storms our way, and we need to be prepared. We've been exploring spiritual practices to build a strong foundation, like Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we talked about fasting, a practice of abstinence. This week, we're shifting to a practice of engagement: serving. The Warning: Don't Display Your Righteousness In Matthew 6:1-4, Jesus says, "Be care...

Over the past few weeks, we've explored spiritual practices to prepare ourselves for life's inevitable storms. We've delved into prayer and Scripture, and this week, we're tackling a topic that might make some of us squirm: fasting. Most of us associate fasting with doctor's visits or perhaps a trendy diet like intermittent fasting. But today, we're discussing the spiritual...

We're continuing our series on spiritual practices, exploring how to live out our faith in practical ways. We've emphasized the importance of practice, how it prepares us for life's inevitable storms. Just as athletes train for game day, we need to build our spiritual foundations on solid rock. Last week, we focused on prayer, suggesting drills like praying the Lord's Prayer daily,...

We continue our series on spiritual practices, building upon the importance of practice as preparation for life’s challenges. This week, we focus on prayer. Hebrews 4:14-16 provides a foundation: “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize w...

Life throws punches. Hiding won't help. Jesus, in Matthew 7, compares life to building a house: on rock (His teachings practiced) or sand (hearing only). Storms test our foundation. "Hear and do" is key. Many hear, few practice. Like athletes training, we must practice faith. Love your enemy? Don't judge? Live it. Practice prepares us for storms, not avoids them. Hardship tests f...

Missed expectations? Persevere…

We explore the central theme of love in John’s letters.

A look at the heart of 1&2 Peter

We explore an overview of the Book of James

We take a look at the book of Hebrews

We explore the truth that contentment is gain.

We explore Thessalonians together.

We explore the letter to the Philippians.

The one where we look at the purpose for our rescue. But also, the one where I keep referring to the letter of Onesimus instead of Philemon.

This week we explore the letter to the Galatians as we discuss, "The Gospel."

We explore briefly 1 and 2 Corinthians.

An overview of the heart of Romans

We dive into a discussion about the book of Acts.

Our survey of the Bible continues as we enter the New Testament and look briefly at the four gospels.

We finish our survey of the Old Testament

We take a look at the writings during the exile.

We explored the post-exilic prophets.

We explore the prophets to pre-Exile Judah.

We explore the core theme of the pre-Assyrian exile prophets.