Would you like to learn more about how to truly impact your children's lives? Join us as Pastor Phil teaches us from God Word how we can better influence our children's lives. Our primary scripture verse for today is found in Deuteronomy 6 - 1 - 9. Some of the points we will be discussing today include: 1) TRUTH (Verses 1 - 5) "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 2) EXAMPLE (Verse 6) Think of those people in your life who most impacted you with their te...
Sep 15, 2020•42 min
Friendship is one of the most forgotten elements of marriage. 1. Friendship in Marriage - Becoming One 2. Friendship in Marriage - Progression Toward a Common Cause: CHRISTLIKENESS 1 John 3-2, "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when He appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure." 1 Thessalonians 5-14, "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idol, e...
Sep 08, 2020•49 min
Thanks for joining us as we discuss the subject of honoring God with our wealth and resources. The first question we have to ask is: 1 - Why Should We Honor The Lord With Our Wealth? A - God Owns It All B - It All Comes From God C - Honoring The Lord With Wealth Reflects Spiritual Maturity D - A Right View About Wealth Is A Necessary Prerequisite For The Right Use Of Wealth 2 - How Should We Honor The Lord? A - Gratitude B - Faithfulness C - Quantity D - Quality E - Generosity F - Contentment G ...
Aug 31, 2020•47 min
Join us as Pastor Phil continues his series, "Fantasy Family". Today's teaching is on the importance of "COURAGE" in regard to protecting your family from danger and destruction. The Importance of Putting On The Whole Armor Of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 1) The Axis of Evil - Understanding Your Enemy 2) The Armor of God A) Join The Army B) Depend On God C) Internalize The Word D) Pray, Pray, and Pray
Aug 24, 2020•48 min
MAIN SCRIPTURE (John 13:12-17) – “When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, ‘Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, no...
Aug 16, 2020•36 min
Thanks for joining us for the second part of our series, "Fantasy Family". Pastor Rob will be walking us through the importance of communication in all of our relationships, but especially with our spouse. He will show us 10 communication mistakes we need to avoid and truths from God's Word on how we can learn to communicate better in our relationships with others. Teaching - 13:09 Discussion Questions HERE...
Aug 09, 2020•42 min
Thanks for joining us as Pastor Phil kicks off his new series, "Fantasy Family". Today's teaching is is about establishing the Vision for our families that God desires for each one of us. Our scripture verse for today is Genesis 2:18-24. 1) A Solid Foundation 2) A Clear Priority 3) A Lasting Commitment Invite a friend to check out this teaching online on any of our social media platforms!
Aug 02, 2020•41 min
Pastor Phil concludes our "Upgrade" series with part II of how to upgrade our relationships. The scripture verses for this teaching can be found in Romans 12: 17-21 (ESV). 1) The Undeniable Power of Forgiveness (verses 17-19) Forgiveness is the default response for followers of Jesus Forgiveness is undeniably powerful in the sight of everyone Relationships cannot function without forgiveness Forgiveness frees you to release the offender over to God 2) The Undefeatable Power of Love (Verses 20-21...
Jul 26, 2020•37 min
Romans 12:9-16 (ESV) Teaching 14:52 Point 1: Relationships are paramount and pervasive Point 2: Gospel imperatives always grow out of Gospel indicatives Point 3: Objective Love (vv. 9-10) Point 4: Instinctive Generosity (vv. 11-13) Point 5: Reactive Mercy (v. 14) Point 6: Proactive Grace (vv. 15-16) • Multiply their joy • Divide their sorrow • Maximize their potential “Generosity is an overflow of love for God, through Jesus Christ, where we joyfully and sacrificially give of ourselves to meet t...
Jul 19, 2020•41 min
Romans 12:3-8 (ESV) 1. Humility toward Others (v. 3) 2. Community with Others (vv. 4-5) 3. Utility for Others (vv. 6-8) Worship is our comprehensive devotion to God in thought, word, and deed. Discussion Questions here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeriesNotes/Discussion+Questions+(July+15th).pdf
Jul 12, 2020•43 min
Join us as Pastor Phil starts a new series, "Upgrade". Today's teaching is "Upgrade Your Worship" and our scripture verses are found in Romans 12: 1-2 (ESV). Our teaching points are: 1) Better Sacrifice 2) Better Focus 3) Better Obedience Pastor Phil defines worship as, "Our comprehensive devotion to God in thought, word, and deed." You can view the discussion questions HERE...
Jul 05, 2020•39 min
We invite you to join us as Pastor Bobby concludes our "Salt Life" series with a look at what the Bible has to say about drinking alcohol, using and abusing illegal drugs and legal drugs, legalized marijuana and more. Our key scripture verses for today can be found in Ephesians 5: 15-21 and Hebrews 12:1-2. We will also be looking at the following key points relating to why we should adhere to God's standards in regards to using these substances. 1) The Purpose 2) The Place 3) The Perception 4) T...
Jun 28, 2020•44 min
Scripture verses: Genesis 1-27-28 and Matthew 28-18-20 1. The Babylonian Balance 2. The Constitutional Context 3. The Governmental Guidelines 4. The Principle Priority 5. The Missional Motive Discussion Questions link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeriesNotes/Discussion+Questions+-+June+21st.pdf
Jun 21, 2020•35 min
hanks for joining us for this third installment in our series, "Salt Life". The scripture verses for this teaching are found in: Matthew 5 - 13 and John 10 - 10. Teaching Points: 1) The Flavor of Life a. The Origin of Life b. The Value of Life c. The Equality of Life 2) The Culture of Death a. Abortion b. Broken Homes c. Physical Need d. Human Trafficking Discussion Questions: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeriesNotes/Discussion+Questions+-+June+14th.pdf Resources listed: www.guardiangroup.or...
Jun 13, 2020•46 min
Matthew 5:13, Luke 10:25-37 (ESV) 1. A Woke World A) Violent Revolution B) Social Justice C) Social Gospel 2. A Salty Church *A Salty Church is grounded in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus *A Salty Church does not explain-away the obvious need *A Salty Church connects with people *A Salty Church understands the value of external resources *A Salty Church begins with the end in mind Discussion Questions at this link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeriesNotes/Discussion+Questions+-+...
Jun 07, 2020•44 min
Matthew 5:13 1. The Alphabet Soup 2. The Salt 3. Five Ways to Salt the Soup A) Pray for yourself and your LGBT+ family & friends B) Solidify your understanding about sexuality, gender, and identity C) Do not buy into the orientation and identity narrative D) Recognize that the Lordship of Jesus Christ, not sexual ethics, is the heart of the Gospel E) Build bridges of hospitality with members of the LGBT+ community Discussion Questions can be viewed here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeri...
May 31, 2020•46 min
Thanks for joining us for this special Memorial Day weekend service. The scripture verses for today's teaching is: "Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13) "Jesus said, 'Truly, truly I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever, but the son remains forever. So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed.'" (John 8:34-36) 1) National Freedom Isn't Free 2) Spiritual ...
May 22, 2020•29 min
Join us as Pastor Phil concludes his series, "God Wrote A Book." You don't want to miss this message as Pastor directs our attention to 3 important questions that everyone will have to address in their life. Scripture verse is: 1 Peter 3:13-16 1) Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? 2) Why Would A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell? 3) If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Pain And Suffering? Key Points From This Teaching: "An authentic explanation of the faith can only take place in the context o...
May 17, 2020•42 min
Happy Mother's Day! Proverbs 24: 3-4 (NIV) Teaching Points: 1) Spiritual Priority 2) Biblical Intimacy 3) Scriptural Legacy 4) Visual Dependency 5) Relational Unity 6) Verbal Charity Discussion Questions: 1. Read Psalm 127:1 and Joshua 24:15. Why is the Lordship of Jesus Christ a key factor in having a spiritual priority for our families? How does this affect our marriages? How does this affect the way we raise our children? 2. Phil defined a "Scriptural legacy" as a tangible Bible, but also as ...
May 11, 2020•50 min
[Proverbs 24: 3-4] (NIV) Teaching Points: 1) The Means 2) The Ways 3) The Ends To view discussion questions click: https://s3.amazonaws.com/TeachingSeriesNotes/May+3rd%2C+2020+Discussion+Questions.pdf
May 03, 2020•40 min
"God Wrote A Book" - Human Agency 2 Peter 1:16-21 (ESV) 1. The Writers 2. The Scribes 3. The Fathers 1. Why did the early church make such a big deal about eyewitness testimony about Jesus (2 Peter 1:16-18; 1 John 1:1-3)? What is the value of their testimony (as recorded in the New Testament) for us today? Also, read Acts 4:13. What's the power of the statement that "they had been with Jesus"? 2. Read 1 Peter 1:8 and discuss how the eyewitness testimony contained in the New Testament makes the t...
Apr 24, 2020•40 min
2 Timothy 3:14-16 (ESV) *If God Wrote a Book, What's the Evidence? --External Evidence --Internal Evidence --Eternal Evidence *If God Wrote a Book, Who's the Audience? Discussion Questions: 1. What is a high view of Scripture, and why is a high view of Scripture important? Why is it dangerous when people, churches, and denominations walk away from a high view of the Scripture? 2. How does the "internal evidence" that God wrote a book--i.e., amazing unity & cohesion and incredible prophetic a...
Apr 16, 2020•39 min
1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-20, 50-58 1. The Resurrection FACT (vv. 1-8) 2. The Resurrection HOPE (vv. 12-20) 3. The Resurrection VICTORY (vv. 50-58) 1. What honest questions have you ever had about the resurrection? How has God given you confident faith that Jesus truly came out of the grave bodily and physically? 2. Read Romans 1:4. How did the resurrection validate everything that Jesus ever said and did? 3. Why would Paul say that if there's no resurrection, then we are "still in our sins"? Isn...
Apr 10, 2020•35 min
John 12:1-21 Point #1 - Set the Pace for Adoring Jesus Point #2 - Teach Your Children About the Death of Jesus Point #3 - Don't Lose Sight of King Jesus Point #4 - Remember that Easter is All About People Coming to Jesus 1. In what way did Mary set the pace for adoring Jesus? Think about Luke 10:38-42 as well as John 12:1-6. How will you set the pace in your home for adoring Jesus? 2. Think about the picture of the people standing next to the cross with hammers and nails in their hands. What did...
Apr 03, 2020•36 min
“God’s Goodness in Tough Times” Lamentations 3:20-24 1. Reality About Tough Times (v. 20) 2. Purpose In Tough Times (v. 21) 3. Lessons From Tough Times (vv. 22-23) 4. Confidence Through Tough Times (v. 24) Click HERE to view Discussion Questions
Mar 28, 2020•39 min
"The Church Has Left The Building" (Philippians 2:12-16) Discussion Questions: (Click here to download and/or view questions in a PDF) 1. What do you think about Phil's statement when he said that Jesus is just as present in a Life Group gathering (in a living room or on-line) as he is when we have 800 people on campus for Sunday services? Why? What does it mean for our Life Groups in the days ahead? 2. Why does stress, anxiety, and fear make us want to "tap out" of active involvement in life, r...
Mar 20, 2020•47 min
Philippians 4:4-9 1. Faith > Fear 2. Prayer > Panic 3. Witness > Worry "The good things become bad things when they keep you from the best things." Adrian Rogers "When God is at the center of my life, I worship. When God is not at the center of my life, I worry." Rick Warren "The people who know their God will stand firm and take action." - Daniel 11:32
Mar 15, 2020•35 min
Colossians 3:15-21 1. Jesus should be first in everything. 2. God's word teaches mutual submission in the marriage relationship. 3. Lead your children to submit by shaping their hearts toward God.
Mar 08, 2020•52 min
Colossians 3:1-14 1. Sin Wrecks Relationships with God and People a. Sin wrecks relationships with God b. Sin wrecks relationships with people 2. Love Builds Bridges with God and People a. Love for others reflects God's love for us b. Love for others cultivates unity in the body c. Love for others provides context for our message
Mar 01, 2020•42 min
Colossians 3:1-17 1. Union with Christ *Crucified with Him *Raised with Him *Seated with Him *Hidden with Him 2. Focus on Christ *Wall Street vs. Streets of Gold *Breaking News vs. Good News *Present Pain vs. Future Glory *Virtual Reality vs. Heavenly Finality
Feb 23, 2020•38 min
