Messy Church: Self Awareness and the Christian Emotional and spiritual health starts with an ongoing journey of self-awareness. Knowing God is intricately tied to our knowledge of self. It was the Psalmist who asked the Lord to examine his heart and reveal anything wayward within (Psalm 139). In this sermon we look at Jacob to see why we should pray and pursue the same.
Messy Church: Emotional and Spiritual Health God created us to feel the full spectrum of human emotions, which can often tell us true things about ourselves when we open up before God--even if they are sometimes unpleasant. Unfortunately, many of us have neglected our emotions, and hide behind pretend versions of ourselves, instead of being vulnerable and transparent with the mess that is sometimes our hearts. But emotions and spirituality are inseparable. This series is called "Messy Church" as...
Easter Sunday: The Resurrection Today’s sermon, from Luke 24:1-12, is about how the ways we try to cover the stench of death, and why “He is Risen” are the three most powerful words ever spoken.
Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry All of us have a version of liberation we are chasing. But only Jesus knows what we truly need, and only Jesus can provide it.
What Lies Ahead: Blessed to be a Blessing In Philippians 4:14-23, we see how much God has given to us in Christ, and how that might compel us to give to others.
What Lies Ahead: The Secret of Contentment In Philippians 4:10-13, we see why contentment is so valuable in the Christian life, and what the secret to having it is.
What Lies Ahead: The Pathway to Peace - Pt.2 Philippians 4:8-9 is a passage about how deeply our thoughts shape us, and how we can find a lasting peace of mind.
What Lies Ahead: The Pathway to Peace - Pt.1 In Philippians 4:4-7, the apostle Paul tells us how to cultivate our prayer life with God, and live without chronic anxiety.
What Lies Ahead: Handling Differences In Philippians 4:1-3, we learn how our relationship to Christ allows us to get past our differences.
Philippians 3:10-21 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 3:1-11 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 2:14-18 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 2:12-13 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 2:1-11 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 1:27-30 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 1:18-26 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 1:12-15 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
Philippians 1:1-11 What Lies Ahead: a Series Through Paul's Letter to the Philippians Reality Santa Barbara
December 18th, 2016 Reality Santa Barbara
John 9:1-7 Reality Santa Barbara
Matthew 1:18-23 Reality Santa Barbara
Joshua 9-10:14 Stepping into God's Promises: a series through Joshua 1-10 Reality Santa Barbara
Joshua 8:1-35 Stepping into God's Promises: a series through Joshua 1-10 Reality Santa Barbara
Joshua 7:1-26 Stepping into God's Promises: a series through Joshua 1-10 Reality Santa Barbara
Joshua 7:1-5 Stepping into God's Promises: a series through Joshua 1-10 Reality Santa Barbara
