So What Happens Now? | Ephesians 6:10-20 - Mike Allison
It takes strength and courage to stand against the schemes of the devil. But take heart - we have all the armor we will ever need.
Oct 24, 2021•38 min
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Are We There Yet? | Philippians 3:12-14 - Gene Curtis
"Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..." As believers we press on amid the struggles, growing closer to Christ, even though what lies ahead remains uncertain.
Oct 17, 2021•36 min
What the Pastor Wants to Hear | Philippians 1:27-30 - Gene Curtis
What does it mean to live as citizens of Christ's kingdom in a hostile community? After all, just saying you follow Jesus is enough to stir up opposition these days. It means we stand firm in one Spirit, striving together in unity for faith in Jesus. To live a life worthy of the gospel is to stand together for Christ and not be scared off.
Oct 10, 2021•38 min
What Really Matters | Philippians 1:12-26 - Gene Curtis
Paul had a strong message for the worried church community: "Get your mind off me because it isn't about me." He was in prison, surrounded by a guards and fellow prisoners who heard nothing preached but Jesus Christ. He was adamant - no church can survive built on or around a human leader. Paul was held captive, Christ was not. Paul was not the savior of the church, Jesus Christ was and Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Oct 03, 2021•31 min
Learning to Lament | 2 Samuel 1:17-27 - Gene Curtis
The process of grieving is not easy. It is painful and there is no timer that alerts you when the grieving time is done. But HOW? How do we grieve and get through loss, coming out whole and healthy at the end?
Sep 26, 2021•36 min
Is the Ship Going Down? |Gene Curtis - Mark 4:35-41
Often, the storms of life can seem so big - huge even. Giant waves keep us unsteady on our feet and soaked to the bone by the spray. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of the storm, choose instead to be overwhelmed by Jesus... even the waves and the wind obey Him.
Sep 19, 2021•33 min
As You Wish | Grandparents Day - Gene Curtis
Grandparents passing on their legacy of faith in Jesus Christ is a rich and immeasurable blessing to grandchildren.
Sep 12, 2021•35 min
Sharing b.l.e.s.s. Stories
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Sep 05, 2021•20 min
Joseph - Coming to faith in Jesus Christ from the Muslim faith
A powerful testimony of God's ability to meet us anywhere, in His own perfect timing, to draw us to Himself.
Aug 29, 2021•45 min
Begin with Prayer | Karen Fancher, Multnomah University
Do you view prayer as an opportunity or an obligation? Prayer should be an opportunity that allows us to be ready to 'bless' someone any particular time, place and space.
Aug 22, 2021•31 min
Listening | Carl Chica, founder of R3stored Ministries
Listening should be an exercise in loving your neighbor as yourself. When you really listen to someone, you sacrifice your desire to speak into the situation in favor of a closed mouth and open heart.
Aug 08, 2021•39 min
Remembering Pastor Jerry Beres | July 25, 2021
As we grieve this profound loss, may the peace of our LORD that is so far above our human understanding be with you in the days and weeks to come.
Jul 25, 2021•34 min
No Fear: A Diet of the Mind | Philippians 4:8-9 - Gene Curtis
Just like a diet of nutritious food allows our physical bodies to function properly, feeding our heart and mind with the vital nutrients of God's Word keeps our thought life healthy and in check.
Jul 11, 2021•36 min
No Fear: Be Anxious for Nothing
Hard things happen in this life - things that fill us with fear, cause us to worry and be anxious. If we give everything over to the LORD in prayer - every day and every night, a sacrifice to be placed on the altar - we can let all of it fall through our own grip and into God’s hands, trusting that He can & will handle them.
Jul 04, 2021•29 min
Fear Not: Isaac's Story | Genesis 22 - Gene Curtis
Imagine the biggest 'ask' ever... so big that it's literally God-sized. Our own power will fail us every time. Instead, lay all the 'asks' on the altar - withhold nothing from Him - because He will be right there in ways beyond what we could ask or image.
Jun 20, 2021•31 min
No Fear: The God Who Watches Over You | Genesis 16 - Gene Curtis
We all know fear. Living with no fear is almost impossible in this day and age. But, do not let fear break you or undo you because God sees you and knows you.
Jun 13, 2021•34 min
The Arch Enemy of Faith | Genesis 12:10-20 - Gene Curtis
For the man or woman who claims faith in Jesus Christ, living in fear is, at its root, doubting the goodness of God. "Do not fear, for your Heavenly Father knows when even a little bird fall to the ground, and you are worth far more than any birds." Do battle with fear - do not let it destroy, discourage or defeat your faith.
Jun 06, 2021•33 min
He is not the Christ, is He? - John 4:27-42 | Gene Curtis
Convincing a a group of people with a message that, on merit alone, is surely not true. What kind of a witness is that?
May 30, 2021•30 min
There Is No Plan B | Romans 10 - Jeremy Thom
The 'who' and the 'how' of preaching the gospel is very broad and for sure is not relegated to a Sunday morning platform. Preaching happens at summer bbqs and coffee shops, via phone calls and an encouraging note. Preaching happens when we, the messengers, share the message we've been given with somebody else.
May 23, 2021•41 min
Silver and Gold We Do Not Have | Acts 3:1-10 - Daniel Johnson
Sometimes it feels like a well-loved stuffed animal from our youth could cure whatever ails. But are we being shortsighted? Have we looked past the deeper need in favor of a stubbed toe?
May 16, 2021•34 min
Eat Together | Acts 2:42-47ff - Gene Curtis
There is power and significance in eating together and being part of inviting outsiders to the joy of life in relationship to God and his people. An important lesson of evangelism is this - we do not have any right to share our faith with someone with whom we would not share a meal.
May 09, 2021•36 min
Listen | Proverbs 18:13; James 1:19
So many good things happen when we listen to one another. When we listen to someone - hear a part of their story, their interests, hobbies or something about their family - we understand that person better. If we really want to love our neighbors... listening is an act of love.
May 02, 2021•41 min
Partnering With God | Genesis 18-19 - Gene Curtis
We begin with prayer... prayer for people with whom we live, work and play. Why? For hope, for mercy and the opportunity to join God, as a partner, in turning the lives and hearts of those we know and love toward Jesus.
Apr 25, 2021•35 min
A Blessing Way of Life | Matthew 5:13-16 - Gene Curtis
Sometimes we are not quite sure how we can bless others... how to be salt and light to people... and encourage them toward a relationship with Jesus. Well, take heart, because when God blesses, He empowers something or someone to be and do what it is He has designed for it to be or to do. We get to take part in blessing others because we have been blessed.
Apr 18, 2021•36 min
A Strange Way to End a Gospel | Mark 16:1-8 - Gene Curtis
The old adage says 'walking the walk' is more important than 'talking the talk' . We need to, as followers of Jesus, flip that around because the most difficult, yet effective and profound, thing we will ever do for Jesus Christ is say something , or 'talking the talk', about Him and what He has done in us and for us.
Apr 11, 2021•31 min
How the Resurrection of Jesus Solves 3 of our Greatest Problems | Genesis 3; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 15 - Gene Curtis
Shame. Because we feel unworthy. Fear. Because we live in a fallen world. Death. Because we know it comes for us all. Jesus’ death and resurrection set in motion the plan God had all along. He promised, “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” We will be raised with him, our new bodies perfect and eternal, to be with him forever. In fact, there ain’t no grave gonna hold my body down....
Apr 04, 2021•37 min
It Wasn't Supposed to be This Way | Mark 15 - Mike Allison
He knows. Good, bad, worse... He knows it all and He is there. During this Holy Week, sit in the eclipse of the light that was Jesus' death. He knows. Let each of our present moments stay with that day. He knows.
Mar 28, 2021•36 min
Jesus' Moment in the Garden | Mark 14:32-42 - Daniel Johnson
"Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Yet not what I will, but what You will." Jesus was troubled - no, greatly distressed - by what He knew to be His immediate future. Yet, He prayed to and found comfort in the arms of His Father. How comfortable are you in His arms?
Mar 21, 2021•33 min
A Bad Day in the Kingdom of God | Mark 14:12-52, 66-72 - Jerry Beres
A follower of Christ will always wrestle with God's ways because they are not our own. It's normal to wrestle when His ways aren't even close to what we want or think we need. But when things like that happen, will I reject God because I cannot accept His plan for me and for the world?
Mar 14, 2021•47 min
Preparing for the Cross | Mark 14:1-11 - Gene Curtis
What the disciples thought was wasteful, Jesus viewed as an extravagant display of her devotion to Him. He said people everywhere would hear of it and remember that woman. More importantly, Jesus Himself would remember her and her outpouring of generous, extravagant love.
Mar 07, 2021•32 min
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