Paradigm

Life is a tension of work and rest. If we’re driven to work in pursuit of significance, we’ll burn out, and if we seek satisfaction in rest, we’ll end up lazy … and disappointed. But if we can manage the tension between the two by reflecting God’s example from Genesis 1, we can find significance and success that is rooted in the Gospel.   Notes: https://my.bible.com/events/48834057   Paradigm is a...

The Christmas season is full of paradoxes. It may be the most wonderful time of year for some, but not for others. Despite what we bring during the holidays, we can look to Jesus, our hope in wonderful times and in difficult times. Be encouraged as we talk about the Paradox of Christianity: Jesus of Nazareth.

How should you spend your money as a leader? Is the American Dream biblical? Is giving/tithing a requirement? What’s God’s perspective on money? Challenge yourself as we look in I Timothy 6 on the dangers of money and learn how to use what God has entrusted to you for His glory. https://my.bible.com/events/48805830

Your ability to lead other people is not dependent on what you know, but on what you are. Often, we look to competency to qualify a leader, then find out that God has a different paradigm. Tune in as special guest and Abundant Life Pastor, Phil Hopper, gives us three words from God’s Word to build character as a leader. https://my.bible.com/events/48802914

We all want to achieve success, whether that be in our jobs, our families, or our lives. But is our definition of success different than God’s? Listen closely as we search the Scriptures for the formula for success. https://my.bible.com/events/48798819

Every leader has an influence on their followers. Some use their influence to further God’s work, while others use their influence to further their own work. How should we respond and honor these different leaders? As we continue in our series in 1 Timothy, we’ll learn how to honor, correct, and find leaders. https://my.bible.com/events/48795138

When you become a follower of Jesus, you typically submit to the leaders in the local church. Yet, if you’re going to be a godly leader, you need to evaluate if someone is worth following. Challenge yourself as we discuss the red flags in leadership 🚩🚩🚩 https://my.bible.com/events/48791308

It’s easy to disqualify yourself as a leader because of your age. But we come to learn through the apostle Paul that godly leaders make an impact on people by setting an example for others. Listen as we discover the ways godly leaders can be the thermostat for others. https://my.bible.com/events/48787592

In a world with varying ideologies and philosophies, the Bible states that some will drift away from the faith. But how can godly leaders be steadfast and faithfully serve Jesus? In this sermon, we discuss how to be leaders for the long haul. https://my.bible.com/events/48783918

To have any position, from entry-level to CEO, you need to be qualified. What qualifies a leader? Is it a metric, a scale, or is it something more? Tune in as we answer all of these questions while reading 1 Timothy.  https://my.bible.com/events/48780194

In a household, if the roles and responsibilities are not understood, disorder is inevitable. The same can be said for God’s House, the church. When the people of God understand their roles and God’s role, they can flourish in their lives. As we continue reading 1 Timothy 2, we’ll dig into the roles of men and women in the context of the church. https://my.bible.com/events/48776362

Leadership isn’t a pedigree, but a process. Leaders are not found, but formed. If the purpose of a biblical leader is to lead others to follow Jesus, what does that look like? Find out as we continue reading about a leader’s formation in I Timothy. https://my.bible.com/events/48772356

What are the silly things we think about when it comes to marriage? Do we think it will complete us and solve our problems…or do we leave that up to our Heavenly Father? This week, we learn that marriage won’t fix our issues but that only God can, in His perfect love and instruction. https://my.bible.com/events/48764634

Breaking up is hard to do. It can be difficult, and the breakup conversations even more so. But despite the difficulty, we can learn how to breakup Biblically with consideration, compassion, and courage. https://my.bible.com/events/48760524

Nothing worth having comes quickly or easily. Many times, you have to wait for it, as God prepares you for it – the same is true of dating and marriage. God’s Word shows us that we need His guidance in navigating our relationships and even in our unwritten rules of dating. https://my.bible.com/events/48756857

Have you ever seen a unicorn? You can keep searching, but they don’t exist. The same goes for a “perfect” man or woman. This week, we learn that we need to stop looking for a perfect potential partner — and what to look for instead. https://my.bible.com/events/48745981

It can be intimidating to recognize the sufferings of others, because it reveals our own frailties and fears. How many people find it hard to comfort the dying, how many times have you turned away when you see someone in need? In this sermon, we learn that compassion is never easy, but God has called us to it.

Did you know that anything is possible with love and patience? This is a lesson that God was trying to teach Jonah with the Ninevites, and Jonah recognized this through his resistance to God’s command. https://my.bible.com/events/48742084

Tolerance is easy, but it’s the loving part that’s hard. Jonah thought Ninevites would suffer for their actions, but God had another plan. That plan involved more than tolerance – it involved repentance, forgiveness, and love.

What is generous, free, unexpected, and undeserved? God’s grace and love is given to all unconditionally and without any strings attached. It took Jonah some time to find that out – especially when it came to the Ninevites. https://my.bible.com/events/48734391

You can run, but you can’t hide. God will always find you, just like He found Jonah on a ship bound for Tarshish. As we continue to explore the story of Jonah, we also discover God’s relentless pursuit of us, despite our avoidance of Him. https://my.bible.com/events/48731103

Have you ever played hide and seek with anyone? Now try playing it with God -- the prophet Jonah did just that. This week we’re examining our need to follow God’s direction in our lives, and how when we don’t, there’s no place we can hide. https://my.bible.com/events/48727193

Did you know the maximum human running speed is 28 mph? You’d have to run even faster if you think you can get away from God. Tonight, we’re focusing on the book of Jonah and his decision to run from what God called him to do. https://my.bible.com/events/48721114

“Staying woke” might be prevalent in our culture today, but it’s not new in the pages of history. Before protests and hashtags, the early church promoted racial equality based on their understanding of the gospel. Join us as we discover, in Galatians, how a biblical definition for “woke” works in our lives through the gospel. https://my.bible.com/events/48716101

Does life begin at conception or is it just a clump of cells? Is abortion honoring to God? Discover this and more as we open the Bible and give our hot take on abortion. *Note* This may be a sensitive subject for some. For questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us below. Resources Mentioned: Resource Health (formerly Rachel House) If Not for Grace