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Sabbath, as a rule, is over, but Sabbath as a rhythm is powerful! God didn’t suggest rest—He commanded it. Not because He’s demanding, but because He’s good . Sabbath isn’t just a break from work. It’s a weekly declaration: “I’m not God.” Is your refusal to rest actually pride in disguise?
Have you ever met someone who called themselves a Christian, but their life would bring that into question? The behavior of some Christians has turned many away from God and Christianity. God tells His people not to take His name in vain, but what does that mean? In this message, we’ll dive into why the 3rd of the 10 commandments has much more to say about how we live than just what we say.
We often create false images of God which we place our faith and trust in. These can be due to our backgrounds, our families, culture, or just because of our sinful nature. But instead, we are called to know the real God, as perfectly revealed in the person of Jesus, and give Him our full trust and faith.
God doesn’t just want part of you—He wants to be first. We say we worship God, but our time, energy, money, and joy often say otherwise. Even good things can become gods. Jesus isn’t asking for a place in your life. He’s asking for the throne. If someone watched your life this week—who would they say your god really is?
There is a war raging against us that many are unaware of. We may not see the battle, but we are casualties of the battle. The enemy is on the hunt for our families, our friendships, our faith, and ultimately our hearts. It is one thing to be aware of the battle, it’s another thing to win the battle. In this message, we’ll dive into God’s Word and the example of Jesus to learn how we can win the ultimate battle.
Many of us live our daily lives oblivious to the invisible world around us. The Christian scriptures reveal to us an unseen realm, working in the dark, influencing the world around us and our hearts within us. In this sermon, we’ll peel back the curtain to reveal how dark spiritual forces are influencing our lives.
Are we really talking about Satan? Is there really such a thing as the Devil? In this sermon, we’ll survey the Christian scriptures to understand what God reveals about Satan, and why it matters for us today.
There is nothing like a meal with close friends, a relaxing evening together with family, or the thrill of new found love. But what was once so close and full of joy may now be causing you anxious thoughts, sleepless nights, grief, anger, and sadness. It shouldn’t be that way. God has designed us with a need for relationships, but if we don’t follow His design, our relationships will bring more sorrow than joy. In this series, we’ll look at God’s design for our relationships, and the plans we ca...
When relationships are hard, we’d rather move on and do life without them. Sometimes we just want to close our door, get some peace and quiet, and have some time to ourselves. But is that best? What do we do when relationships are getting in the way of our happiness? Today, we’ll look at one passage of the Bible that will challenge how we view our relationships and just might change the way you live your life.
When relationships are hard, we’d rather move on and do life without them. Sometimes we just want to close our door, get some peace and quiet, and have some time to ourselves. But is that best? What do we do when relationships are getting in the way of our happiness? Today, we’ll look at one passage of the Bible that will challenge how we view our relationships and just might change the way you live your life.
When we experience conflict with others, we tend to respond by avoiding it, or blowing up in anger. Neither response is healthy. Jesus has called us to pursue peace with everyone, and that means having hard conversations when conflict arises. When do you know if the conflict needs to be addressed? And how do you have the conversation you’d rather avoid? That’s what we’ll explore in this message as we look at God’s Word.
The deeper our relationships, the more conflict we experience. Loving marriages turn into messy divorces. Close friendships end in ugly betrayals. Dream jobs become workplace nightmares. Family bonds turn into painful wounds. How do our relationships go so wrong? How did it get so bad? In this message, we’ll look at the first step to bring healing to our broken relationships.
We live in a world where everyone loves to share their opinion but no one is listening. Whether it is on social media, in the office, or in your home, we talk at people instead of with people. We want to be heard, but we don’t want to hear. We share our hearts, but don’t understand theirs. When we fail to listen, our relationships suffer. In this message, we’ll look to Jesus' example and learn why we’ve stopped listening and how to listen well.
Relationships are the source of our greatest joys and also our greatest pains. Unfortunately, those we love the most often cause us the greatest hurt. Relationships are hard. So, how do we navigate the tensions and challenges we face? How do we heal what has been broken? Jesus gave His followers one relationship rule above all others. Healthy relationships must start here. That’s what we’ll explore in this message.
There are moments in our life we all regret. There are choices we’ve made that have tarnished our relationships and rattled our faith. What was once a strong faith in God has now become distant. Whether you grew up in church or have never been religious, is there any hope for us in our failures? Can we ever be restored?
Most of us have heard or read the Bible and are familiar with the story of Jesus. But what if everything we have heard or believed about Jesus is wrong? What if your faith in Jesus is falling apart? What if instead of faith, you find yourself in despair? That’s what we’ll explore as we look at Jesus’ first disciples in the days after His death.
We are currently experiencing the largest religious shift in American history as more than 40 million people have stopped attending church. Many people who once called themselves followers of Jesus have turned away. But this is not new. In this message, we’ll look at the story of Jesus' friend Judas, who not only turned away from Jesus, but betrayed Him. What happened to Judas, and what will keep us from turning away?
Everyone loves a front-row seat—especially when it comes to witnessing something life-changing. This Sunday, we’ll step into the life of John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, and explore his unique, intimate relationship with Christ. From his unwavering closeness to Jesus, to his faithfulness at the cross, to being the first disciple to believe in the resurrection, John’s story challenges us to live with confidence in Jesus’ love. Join us as we discover what it truly means to be the disciple whom...
Christianity rises and falls on the truth of the resurrection. If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity is false. But how can a reasonable, sane, human being actually believe someone rose from the dead? Dead people don’t come back to life, right? How are we to believe that Jesus really rose from the dead, unless He reveals Himself to us? That’s what we’ll explore as we look at the resurrection through the eyes of Thomas.
Many of us have had moments in life where God met us in our pain and our faith in God was born. But what if it’s been a long time since that moment? What if your faith in God has started to waver? What if God doesn’t feel real anymore? That’s what we’ll explore as we look at the life of Mary Magdalene, the first to see the resurrected Jesus.
In a world that constantly tells us “more is better,” what if true peace and contentment come from having less ? In this sermon, we’ll explore what the Bible teaches about godliness, contentment, and the dangers of chasing wealth. Through the wisdom of Solomon, Paul’s words to Timothy, and Jesus’ challenge to the rich young ruler, we’ll uncover how simplifying our lives can lead to greater joy, generosity, and spiritual freedom. Join us as we dive into 1 Timothy 6:6 and discover practical steps ...
Generosity. It’s something we all admire, but if we’re honest, it’s not always easy. We know the joy of giving, but there’s always that nagging question: What about my needs? What if I give and I don’t have enough left? How do I balance generosity with financial responsibility? We want to be generous, but the fear of lack keeps us holding on. This week, we’ll discover what it means to be truly generous, and how God’s promise of provision frees us to give without fear. Can you trust Him enough to...
The majority of Americans are spending more money than they are making. It is one thing to know how much money we are making and where our money is going, it is another thing to control our spending. In this message we’ll explore God’s Word as we learn how to spend and manage our money in a way that brings us financial freedom.
