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Main - all mp3'sThe Gifts of Easter - AudioHow do you feel about Easter? Is it just one more flimsy holiday? A bunch of colorful painted eggs and cute little chocolate bunnies? What if Easter is a season of gift giving, even better than Christmas! Join us in worship on Easter Sunday morning as we discover and celebrate God’s gifts of Easter: everlasting hope, loving presence and trustworthy provision.
“The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” (Luke 24:7)2025-04-2042 minMain - all mp3'sThe Gifts of Easter - VideoHow do you feel about Easter? Is it just one more flimsy holiday? A bunch of colorful painted eggs and cute little chocolate bunnies? What if Easter is a season of gift giving, even better than Christmas! Join us in worship on Easter Sunday morning as we discover and celebrate God’s gifts of Easter: everlasting hope, loving presence and trustworthy provision.
“The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” (Luke 24:7)2025-04-2042 min
Main - all mp3'sGood Friday - 04/18/2025 - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-04-181h 13Main - all mp3'sGood Friday - 04/18/2025 - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-04-181h 13
Main - all mp3'sTo Amplify Our Prayers - AudioFasting and prayer—these are like the two wings of a bird. together they take flight.
We can pray without fasting, and we can fast without praying—but when we combine the two, there’s a beautiful synergy. It’s as if our prayers are carried with greater strength and clarity before the throne of God.
And prayer, of course, is more than just words—it’s the sacred space where we speak to God and listen for His voice. It’s how we commune with Him, heart to heart. And fasting, when joined with prayer, becomes a powerful expression of our humilit...2025-04-1458 minMain - all mp3'sTo Amplify Our Prayers - VideoFasting and prayer—these are like the two wings of a bird. together they take flight.
We can pray without fasting, and we can fast without praying—but when we combine the two, there’s a beautiful synergy. It’s as if our prayers are carried with greater strength and clarity before the throne of God.
And prayer, of course, is more than just words—it’s the sacred space where we speak to God and listen for His voice. It’s how we commune with Him, heart to heart. And fasting, when joined with prayer, becomes a powerful expression of our humilit...2025-04-1458 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Importance of Wonder - VideoRemember that time you hiked to the top of a mountain and marveled at the breathtaking view? Or the moment you pondered the vastness of galaxies or the intricate design of cells and atoms? Throughout our lives, we experience moments of wonder.
The Bible—especially the Psalms—records and recounts moments of wonder at God's creation, His works, and His love. Wonder is an essential part of the Christian life.
Wonder:
Draws us to God
Facilitates sacramental worldview and praxis
Sustains us in suffering2025-04-0633 minMain - all mp3'sThe Importance of Wonder - AudioRemember that time you hiked to the top of a mountain and marveled at the breathtaking view? Or the moment you pondered the vastness of galaxies or the intricate design of cells and atoms? Throughout our lives, we experience moments of wonder.
The Bible—especially the Psalms—records and recounts moments of wonder at God's creation, His works, and His love. Wonder is an essential part of the Christian life.
Wonder:
Draws us to God
Facilitates sacramental worldview and praxis
Sustains us in suffering2025-04-0633 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Fasting Practice: To Offer Ourselves to Jesus - VideoWho doesn't like to eat? Food for sure is necessary for physical nourishment, but also brings enjoyment and pleasure. The opposite is fasting, a common practice in ancient times for followers of Jesus, but not so much today. Yet Jesus said, "Love the Lord with all of your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all of your strength." (Mark 12:30 NIV)
A relationship with Jesus is wholistic, requiring both our minds AND our bodies. And fasting is "one of the best disciplines we have to reintegrate our mind to our body, and offer our...2025-03-3036 minMain - all mp3'sThe Fasting Practice: To Offer Ourselves to Jesus - AudioWho doesn't like to eat? Food for sure is necessary for physical nourishment, but also brings enjoyment and pleasure. The opposite is fasting, a common practice in ancient times for followers of Jesus, but not so much today. Yet Jesus said, "Love the Lord with all of your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all of your strength." (Mark 12:30 NIV)
A relationship with Jesus is wholistic, requiring both our minds AND our bodies. And fasting is "one of the best disciplines we have to reintegrate our mind to our body, and offer our...2025-03-3036 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Memorize Scripture - VideoThink about the information most valuable to you. We often keep important things in safe places, protected by passwords and keys. But the things dearest to us are imprinted on our hearts and minds—like a parent's words of encouragement, a child's first words, or the first time they said, "I love you."
We tend to memorize what holds the deepest meaning for us, sometimes it is effortless. As we enter the final week of The Practice of Scripture series, we’ll focus on memorization—how committing Scripture to memory can transform our hearts and minds. The things we remember shape...2025-03-2358 minMain - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Memorize Scripture - AudioThink about the information most valuable to you. We often keep important things in safe places, protected by passwords and keys. But the things dearest to us are imprinted on our hearts and minds—like a parent's words of encouragement, a child's first words, or the first time they said, "I love you."
We tend to memorize what holds the deepest meaning for us, sometimes it is effortless. As we enter the final week of The Practice of Scripture series, we’ll focus on memorization—how committing Scripture to memory can transform our hearts and minds. The things we remember shape...2025-03-2358 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Study Scripture - VideoImagine all the different foods you love. What’s your favorite meal? Your favorite dessert? Do you have any cherished family recipes that have been passed down through generations? Perhaps you’ve even learned to prepare some of these dishes yourself. Now, imagine if you couldn’t cook at all—relying solely on others, restaurants, or packaged meals. It would be a daily challenge, limiting your ability to nourish yourself well.
In the same way, Scripture is described as spiritual food—something we are meant to live on, meditate upon, and draw nourishment from. But if we lack the ability to underst...2025-03-1657 minMain - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Study Scripture - AudioImagine all the different foods you love. What’s your favorite meal? Your favorite dessert? Do you have any cherished family recipes that have been passed down through generations? Perhaps you’ve even learned to prepare some of these dishes yourself. Now, imagine if you couldn’t cook at all—relying solely on others, restaurants, or packaged meals. It would be a daily challenge, limiting your ability to nourish yourself well.
In the same way, Scripture is described as spiritual food—something we are meant to live on, meditate upon, and draw nourishment from. But if we lack the ability to underst...2025-03-1657 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Meditate on Scripture - AudioWe go to the doctor to care for our bodies and to school to develop our minds. But to nourish our souls, we must immerse ourselves in the Word of God. Sunday, we ask, "How can we read and meditate on Scripture not just for information, but for transformation—encountering Jesus in a way that shapes us to be more like Him?2025-03-0947 minMain - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Meditate on Scripture - VideoWe go to the doctor to care for our bodies and to school to develop our minds. But to nourish our souls, we must immerse ourselves in the Word of God. Sunday, we ask, "How can we read and meditate on Scripture not just for information, but for transformation—encountering Jesus in a way that shapes us to be more like Him?2025-03-0947 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Read Scripture - VideoIf God were to speak to you, how would He do it? Through a dream? A trusted friend? Circumstances? While God uses many ways to communicate, His primary voice is found in Scripture.
For most of history, Scripture has been more than a story or just words on a page—it’s alive, active, and has transformative power.
Today, we begin our Practicing the Way series on Scripture. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore how to recognize God’s voice in His Word and align our daily lives with it to become more like Jesus.
"For the word of God i...2025-03-0248 minMain - all mp3'sThe Scripture Practice: Read Scripture - AudioIf God were to speak to you, how would He do it? Through a dream? A trusted friend? Circumstances? While God uses many ways to communicate, His primary voice is found in Scripture.
For most of history, Scripture has been more than a story or just words on a page—it’s alive, active, and has transformative power.
Today, we begin our Practicing the Way series on Scripture. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore how to recognize God’s voice in His Word and align our daily lives with it to become more like Jesus.
"For the word of God i...2025-03-0248 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Prayer Practice: Being with God - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-02-2450 minMain - all mp3'sThe Prayer Practice: Being with God - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-02-2450 min
Main - all mp3'sPracticing Prayer: Listening to God - VideoThere comes a point in our relationship with God where we desire not just to speak to him, but also to listen - "to hear His voice." As Jesus said in John 10:27, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow me." But how do we hear the voice of God? Today, we will learn how to sift through all the "voices" in our head as well as those coming from the outside to discern how God is speaking to us.2025-02-1648 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing Prayer: Listening to God - AudioThere comes a point in our relationship with God where we desire not just to speak to him, but also to listen - "to hear His voice." As Jesus said in John 10:27, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow me." But how do we hear the voice of God? Today, we will learn how to sift through all the "voices" in our head as well as those coming from the outside to discern how God is speaking to us.2025-02-1648 min
Main - all mp3'sPrayer Practice: Talking with God - VideoLast week, we practiced talking to God through pre-written prayers—like the Lord’s Prayer, the Psalms, scripture, and liturgies. Now, we take the next step: having a personal conversation with Him. Scripture encourages us to bring everything to God in prayer. Jesus even said, “If you ask anything in My name, it will be done.”
But is that what prayer feels like to you? Do you talk to God about what He wants to hear? Are you willing to bring your hardest questions, fears, and struggles before Him?
Today, we continue our journey in prayer, exploring gratitude, lament, petition, and inte...2025-02-1040 minMain - all mp3'sPrayer Practice: Talking with God - AudioLast week, we practiced talking to God through pre-written prayers—like the Lord’s Prayer, the Psalms, scripture, and liturgies. Now, we take the next step: having a personal conversation with Him. Scripture encourages us to bring everything to God in prayer. Jesus even said, “If you ask anything in My name, it will be done.”
But is that what prayer feels like to you? Do you talk to God about what He wants to hear? Are you willing to bring your hardest questions, fears, and struggles before Him?
Today, we continue our journey in prayer, exploring gratitude, lament, petition, and inte...2025-02-1040 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing the Way: talking with God pt2 - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-02-0900 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing the Way: talking with God pt2 - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-02-0900 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing the Way: Talking with God pt 1 - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-02-0940 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing the Way: Talking with God pt 1 - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2025-02-0940 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Prayer Practice: Talking to God - VideoThe Prayer Practice: Talking to God
02022025 Sermon Notes
Prayer Practice
Talking to God
Talking with God
Listening to God
Being with God
Prayer as a practice is learning to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him to what he’s called us to do in the world
What Jesus teaches his disciples to pray
God is our Father Matt 7:9 -11
God is as close as air
Worshipful enjoyment of our Fathers company
“to hallow God’s name is to have a heart of grateful joy toward God - and ev...2025-02-0246 minMain - all mp3'sThe Prayer Practice: Talking to God - AudioThe Prayer Practice: Talking to God
02022025 Sermon Notes
Prayer Practice
Talking to God
Talking with God
Listening to God
Being with God
Prayer as a practice is learning to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him to what he’s called us to do in the world
What Jesus teaches his disciples to pray
God is our Father Matt 7:9 -11
God is as close as air
Worshipful enjoyment of our Fathers company
“to hallow God’s name is to have a heart of grateful joy toward God - and ev...2025-02-0246 min
Main - all mp3'sPracticing Sabbath: Delight - VideoWhat’s something you look forward to? Maybe it’s spring break, a family vacation with good food and no distractions, or a quiet Saturday with nothing scheduled. We naturally find energy and joy in things that feel fulfilling and meaningful.
What if Sabbath became that kind of day for you and your household—a weekly delight you couldn’t wait for? Imagine a day set aside for good people, rich conversation, and amazing food. A day free from stress, centered on what matters most: God, relationships, and rest.
Today, Pastor Eric will talk about how to make Sabbath a day to e...2025-01-2649 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing Sabbath: Delight - AudioWhat’s something you look forward to? Maybe it’s spring break, a family vacation with good food and no distractions, or a quiet Saturday with nothing scheduled. We naturally find energy and joy in things that feel fulfilling and meaningful.
What if Sabbath became that kind of day for you and your household—a weekly delight you couldn’t wait for? Imagine a day set aside for good people, rich conversation, and amazing food. A day free from stress, centered on what matters most: God, relationships, and rest.
Today, Pastor Eric will talk about how to make Sabbath a day to e...2025-01-2649 min
Main - all mp3'sPracticing Sabbath: Rest - VideoREST
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- good for spiritual reasons2025-01-1950 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing Sabbath: Rest - AudioREST
- good for personal reasons
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Main - all mp3'sPracticing Sabbath: Stop - VideoWhat if God told you to stop? Where does your mind go? What’s the first thing you think He would want you to stop doing? If He’s telling you to stop, it probably means He’s had just about enough.
But what if He’s saying, “Stop everything”?
“Stop everything and come be with Me. Set aside all the things that need to get done.”
He has a word for this: Sabbath.
This week, we begin our series on Sabbath, starting with the idea of stop. Together, we will follow God’s example of taking a day for biblical rest. Let...2025-01-1243 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing Sabbath: Stop - AudioWhat if God told you to stop? Where does your mind go? What’s the first thing you think He would want you to stop doing? If He’s telling you to stop, it probably means He’s had just about enough.
But what if He’s saying, “Stop everything”?
“Stop everything and come be with Me. Set aside all the things that need to get done.”
He has a word for this: Sabbath.
This week, we begin our series on Sabbath, starting with the idea of stop. Together, we will follow God’s example of taking a day for biblical rest. Let...2025-01-1243 min
Main - all mp3'sPracticing the Way: Experiencing God Everyday Intro - VideoThe new year rings in hope of new beginnings, new opportunities and a fresh start. This 2025 we are venturing to follow Jesus in proven ways that Christians have found helpful for centuries. The goal is rather simple, be with Jesus, become like Jesus and to do as He did. Each month of this series we will focus on a different spiritual practice with the goal to intentionally allow it to shape our lives. I think it will be refreshing, challenging and maybe even a bit overwhelming. Creating new pathways and habits with God will tend to disrupt other places in...2025-01-0550 minMain - all mp3'sPracticing the Way: Experiencing God Everyday Intro - AudioThe new year rings in hope of new beginnings, new opportunities and a fresh start. This 2025 we are venturing to follow Jesus in proven ways that Christians have found helpful for centuries. The goal is rather simple, be with Jesus, become like Jesus and to do as He did. Each month of this series we will focus on a different spiritual practice with the goal to intentionally allow it to shape our lives. I think it will be refreshing, challenging and maybe even a bit overwhelming. Creating new pathways and habits with God will tend to disrupt other places in...2025-01-0550 min
Main - all mp3'sNot So Silent Night - AudioOne of the most iconic songs we sing during Advent is "Silent Night, Holy Night." Yet, the events surrounding the birth of Jesus were far from silent or serene. The Star of David first appeared to the Magi, the shepherds, and to the world, but for many, its significance went unnoticed. Thousands of people saw the star but remained unaware of the greatest event in history unfolding before them, continuing to live as they always had.
As we conclude our final message of 2024, we invite you to "Come and Adore," for our Savior is born!2024-12-2943 minMain - all mp3'sNot So Silent Night - VideoOne of the most iconic songs we sing during Advent is "Silent Night, Holy Night." Yet, the events surrounding the birth of Jesus were far from silent or serene. The Star of David first appeared to the Magi, the shepherds, and to the world, but for many, its significance went unnoticed. Thousands of people saw the star but remained unaware of the greatest event in history unfolding before them, continuing to live as they always had.
As we conclude our final message of 2024, we invite you to "Come and Adore," for our Savior is born!2024-12-2943 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Gift of Christmas - VideoThe Christmas story is timeless. We experience the wonder, humility and hope of our faith all at once. The story reminds us that God came after us and spans eternity to do so. The story of Jesus' birth is simple enough for a child to grasp and so profound that it leaves theologians gasping for words. Sunday we will gather all ages together to tell this wonderful story of “Immanuel, God with us” Matthew 1:232024-12-2234 minMain - all mp3'sThe Gift of Christmas - AudioThe Christmas story is timeless. We experience the wonder, humility and hope of our faith all at once. The story reminds us that God came after us and spans eternity to do so. The story of Jesus' birth is simple enough for a child to grasp and so profound that it leaves theologians gasping for words. Sunday we will gather all ages together to tell this wonderful story of “Immanuel, God with us” Matthew 1:232024-12-2234 min
Main - all mp3's12152024 - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-12-1746 minMain - all mp3's12152024 - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-12-1746 min
Main - all mp3'sGod Invites Everyone - VideoHave you ever found yourself on the outside looking in?
It’s a lonely feeling—being left out or not invited. Many people assume faith works the same way: that it’s only for a select few, the chosen, or those who take it seriously enough. In fact, some religions emphasize and even celebrate this kind of exclusivity.
But the story of Christmas changes everything. The way God entered the world through Jesus completely disrupts the idea of a closed circle—an exclusive club for the privileged few. Christ’s humble birth shows us that everyone is welcome, everyone is invited. T...2024-12-1646 minMain - all mp3'sGod Invites Everyone - AudioHave you ever found yourself on the outside looking in?
It’s a lonely feeling—being left out or not invited. Many people assume faith works the same way: that it’s only for a select few, the chosen, or those who take it seriously enough. In fact, some religions emphasize and even celebrate this kind of exclusivity.
But the story of Christmas changes everything. The way God entered the world through Jesus completely disrupts the idea of a closed circle—an exclusive club for the privileged few. Christ’s humble birth shows us that everyone is welcome, everyone is invited. T...2024-12-1646 min
Main - all mp3'sAdvent Series Dec. 1 - 29, 2024 - 12/08/2024 - VideoOne of the most beautiful aspects of the Christmas story is the immediate response of those who encountered the newborn Messiah. The news of Jesus’s arrival made John the Baptist leap in his mother’s womb, inspired Mary to sing, and moved an elderly man in the temple to tears of gratitude. God invited everyone—from humble shepherds to royal Magi, from close family to passing strangers—to witness the miracle of the manger. Their responses reflected a heavenly scene of wonder, worship, and adoration. This Christmas season, the invitation remains open to “come adore” the Savior given to us.2024-12-081h 28Main - all mp3'sAdvent Series Dec. 1 - 29, 2024 - 12/08/2024 - AudioOne of the most beautiful aspects of the Christmas story is the immediate response of those who encountered the newborn Messiah. The news of Jesus’s arrival made John the Baptist leap in his mother’s womb, inspired Mary to sing, and moved an elderly man in the temple to tears of gratitude. God invited everyone—from humble shepherds to royal Magi, from close family to passing strangers—to witness the miracle of the manger. Their responses reflected a heavenly scene of wonder, worship, and adoration. This Christmas season, the invitation remains open to “come adore” the Savior given to us.2024-12-081h 28
Main - all mp3'sGod Invites Us to Humility - VideoThe Advent season is upon us, gently calling us to pause and reflect on the profound story of Christmas. With humbled hearts, let us share a hope rooted in God’s faithfulness, which leads us to the manger where our Savior was born.
Let us come with reverence, humility, and joyful anticipation.2024-12-0849 minMain - all mp3'sGod Invites Us to Humility - AudioThe Advent season is upon us, gently calling us to pause and reflect on the profound story of Christmas. With humbled hearts, let us share a hope rooted in God’s faithfulness, which leads us to the manger where our Savior was born.
Let us come with reverence, humility, and joyful anticipation.2024-12-0849 min
Main - all mp3'sO Come Let Us Adore Him - VideoOne of the most beautiful aspects of the Christmas story is the immediate response of those who encountered the newborn Messiah. The news of Jesus’s arrival made John the Baptist leap in his mother’s womb, inspired Mary to sing, and moved an elderly man in the temple to tears of gratitude. God invited everyone—from humble shepherds to royal Magi, from close family to passing strangers—to witness the miracle of the manger. Their responses reflected a heavenly scene of wonder, worship, and adoration. This Christmas season, the invitation remains open to “come adore” the Savior given to us.2024-12-0133 minMain - all mp3'sO Come Let Us Adore Him - AudioOne of the most beautiful aspects of the Christmas story is the immediate response of those who encountered the newborn Messiah. The news of Jesus’s arrival made John the Baptist leap in his mother’s womb, inspired Mary to sing, and moved an elderly man in the temple to tears of gratitude. God invited everyone—from humble shepherds to royal Magi, from close family to passing strangers—to witness the miracle of the manger. Their responses reflected a heavenly scene of wonder, worship, and adoration. This Christmas season, the invitation remains open to “come adore” the Savior given to us.2024-12-0133 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Church That Blesses - VideoGratitude is the key that opens the church doors to the outside world. True thankfulness is a wellspring of joy that overflows from within our hearts that leads us to worship the One who sent His very own Son. When we experience deep gratitude for what God has given us, it inspires an outward servitude and brings the eternal blessings that only the Church can provide.
In today's sermon message, we will explore the story of a woman who gave up her most prized possessions to become a blessing to others.2024-11-2434 minMain - all mp3'sThe Church That Blesses - AudioGratitude is the key that opens the church doors to the outside world. True thankfulness is a wellspring of joy that overflows from within our hearts that leads us to worship the One who sent His very own Son. When we experience deep gratitude for what God has given us, it inspires an outward servitude and brings the eternal blessings that only the Church can provide.
In today's sermon message, we will explore the story of a woman who gave up her most prized possessions to become a blessing to others.2024-11-2434 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Church Does - VideoIsn't it wonderful that we all are a masterpiece created by God. To do His works and deeds which He has prepared for us in advance. Therefore, as a church, we must live our lives worthy of the masterpiece that He created us to be. This morning, we are going to deep dive into the heart of God who is full of compassion and his desire for His church to DO the same!2024-11-1742 minMain - all mp3'sThe Church Does - AudioIsn't it wonderful that we all are a masterpiece created by God. To do His works and deeds which He has prepared for us in advance. Therefore, as a church, we must live our lives worthy of the masterpiece that He created us to be. This morning, we are going to deep dive into the heart of God who is full of compassion and his desire for His church to DO the same!2024-11-1742 min
Main - all mp3'sFaithfulness, Goodness and Just God - VideoSermon on Zoom
In Yellowstone National Park the most famous attraction is "Old Faithful!" It's not the biggest nor the most powerful geyser in the park, but it's the most popular tourist attraction because of its regularity and consistency. Of all the attributes that people may possess, be it genius or competence, faithfulness always tops the list. In Sunday's message God demonstrates His goodness and faithfulness to Hosea.
"The greatest ability is Dependability!" - Dr. Bob Jones Sr.2024-10-2039 minMain - all mp3'sFaithfulness, Goodness and Just God - AudioSermon on Zoom
In Yellowstone National Park the most famous attraction is "Old Faithful!" It's not the biggest nor the most powerful geyser in the park, but it's the most popular tourist attraction because of its regularity and consistency. Of all the attributes that people may possess, be it genius or competence, faithfulness always tops the list. In Sunday's message God demonstrates His goodness and faithfulness to Hosea.
"The greatest ability is Dependability!" - Dr. Bob Jones Sr.2024-10-2039 min
Main - all mp3'sUncommon: Esther pt. 2 - VideoWhat is interesting about the book of Esther is that the name of God is never mentioned. And sometimes in the midst of the storm, we wonder, "Where is God?" And too often in our faith journey, we become anxious about Him not showing up but in this very book God does show up! And we see providence and we witness His sovereignty. And maybe God's name is withheld on purpose because God wants us to have a breakthrough in our faith - moving from the common to UNcommon. In part 2 of Esther's story, we see God silently moving behind...2024-09-0145 minMain - all mp3'sUncommon: Esther pt. 2 - AudioWhat is interesting about the book of Esther is that the name of God is never mentioned. And sometimes in the midst of the storm, we wonder, "Where is God?" And too often in our faith journey, we become anxious about Him not showing up but in this very book God does show up! And we see providence and we witness His sovereignty. And maybe God's name is withheld on purpose because God wants us to have a breakthrough in our faith - moving from the common to UNcommon. In part 2 of Esther's story, we see God silently moving behind...2024-09-0145 min
Main - all mp3'sUncommon: Esther - VideoIn our overpopulated world, it is easy to underestimate the significance of ONE. It is easy to underestimate the value of ONE's faith. Today, we will see how ONE person's "UNcommon" faith, her prayers and fasting, saved the whole entire Jewish nation!2024-08-2546 minMain - all mp3'sUncommon: Esther - AudioIn our overpopulated world, it is easy to underestimate the significance of ONE. It is easy to underestimate the value of ONE's faith. Today, we will see how ONE person's "UNcommon" faith, her prayers and fasting, saved the whole entire Jewish nation!2024-08-2546 min
Main - all mp3'sUncommon: Barnabas - VideoBarnabas is a name far less well known than his companion Paul, yet scripture shows us that Barnabas was "a good man whom the Holy Spirit...endowed with exceptional faith" Acts 11:24. Join us Sunday to hearthe Spirit-led adventures of the early church and the humble leadership of a man called Barnabas. Barnabas' faithful obedience was used by God to spread the good news of Jesus. Few know his name, but most of us can trace our own faith back to the faithfulness of this humble follower of Jesus.2024-08-1840 minMain - all mp3'sUncommon: Barnabas - AudioBarnabas is a name far less well known than his companion Paul, yet scripture shows us that Barnabas was "a good man whom the Holy Spirit...endowed with exceptional faith" Acts 11:24. Join us Sunday to hearthe Spirit-led adventures of the early church and the humble leadership of a man called Barnabas. Barnabas' faithful obedience was used by God to spread the good news of Jesus. Few know his name, but most of us can trace our own faith back to the faithfulness of this humble follower of Jesus.2024-08-1840 min
Main - all mp3'sUncommon: Phillip - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-08-0445 minMain - all mp3'sUncommon: Phillip - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-08-0445 min
Main - all mp3'sUncommon: Hannah - VideoHave you ever been through a tough season in your life and wondered where God was? Have you ever struggled to have faith in the midst of hardship and trials? The story of Hannah helps to answer some of these difficult questions by modeling to us an uncommon faith grounded in prayer! Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series and learn how to have faith like Hannah!2024-07-2842 minMain - all mp3'sUncommon: Hannah - AudioHave you ever been through a tough season in your life and wondered where God was? Have you ever struggled to have faith in the midst of hardship and trials? The story of Hannah helps to answer some of these difficult questions by modeling to us an uncommon faith grounded in prayer! Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series and learn how to have faith like Hannah!2024-07-2842 min
Main - all mp3'sUncommon: Noah - VideoNoah had uncommon faith not because of the large risky project of building and ark. Noah walked with God faithfully in the worse time in human history. Noah was found righteous. He then faithfully did everything God ask of him. He did the small thing right and was trusted with then with the lager things that saved humankind.2024-07-1446 minMain - all mp3'sUncommon: Noah - AudioNoah had uncommon faith not because of the large risky project of building and ark. Noah walked with God faithfully in the worse time in human history. Noah was found righteous. He then faithfully did everything God ask of him. He did the small thing right and was trusted with then with the lager things that saved humankind.2024-07-1446 min
Main - all mp3'sMission: Possible - VideoPastor Calvin's last official CLC sermon and his send off.2024-07-0151 minMain - all mp3'sMission: Possible - AudioPastor Calvin's last official CLC sermon and his send off.2024-07-0151 min
Main - all mp3'sMissions Exist Because Worship Doesn't - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-06-0942 minMain - all mp3'sMissions Exist Because Worship Doesn't - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-06-0942 min
Main - all mp3'sShow Don't Tell - Audio1. Paul demonstrates “show don’t tell”
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13
2. The Philippians have grown to “show don’t tell”
“Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles” Philippians 4:14
3. God will continue in “show don’t tell”
“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
You can be content in Christ
I can do all things…
You can be vulnerable in Christ
Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles…
You can trust Christ
to meet all your needs…2024-05-2646 minMain - all mp3'sShow Don't Tell - Video1. Paul demonstrates “show don’t tell”
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13
2. The Philippians have grown to “show don’t tell”
“Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles” Philippians 4:14
3. God will continue in “show don’t tell”
“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
You can be content in Christ
I can do all things…
You can be vulnerable in Christ
Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles…
You can trust Christ
to meet all your needs…2024-05-2646 min
Main - all mp3'sCogito Ergo Sum? - VideoSolomon, the writer of Proverbs 23:7 says: "You are the sum of your thoughts." As transformed people of God, Paul commands us to be changed not only in our attitudes and actions but also in our thinking!2024-05-1938 minMain - all mp3'sCogito Ergo Sum? - AudioSolomon, the writer of Proverbs 23:7 says: "You are the sum of your thoughts." As transformed people of God, Paul commands us to be changed not only in our attitudes and actions but also in our thinking!2024-05-1938 min
Main - all mp3'sSincere Thinking, Yet Sincerely Wrong - VideoOur world, our culture, our families of origin often think striving for success is good: in our education, in our careers, in sports, even dare to say "doing church". Yet this sincere thinking can be sincerely wrong. For Christians what is true success for us? In Philippians 3 Paul redefines success and shows us how to find true joy. "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." (Phil 3:14) Stop striving and start thriving!2024-05-1244 minMain - all mp3'sSincere Thinking, Yet Sincerely Wrong - AudioOur world, our culture, our families of origin often think striving for success is good: in our education, in our careers, in sports, even dare to say "doing church". Yet this sincere thinking can be sincerely wrong. For Christians what is true success for us? In Philippians 3 Paul redefines success and shows us how to find true joy. "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." (Phil 3:14) Stop striving and start thriving!2024-05-1244 min
Main - all mp3'sChrist's Example: Humility Lived Out - AudioWe examine the very heart of the book of Philippians, Jesus' example of humility. The entire book of Philippians rotates around this key message. Where would unity come from? Where would relationships be mended? Where would there be light to share with others?
Jesus' example of humility set the perfect example to follow, and in it we discover something much deeper: a unique understanding of who Jesus actually is.2024-05-051h 18
Main - all mp3'sThe World is Watching - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-04-2835 minMain - all mp3'sThe World is Watching - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-04-2835 min
Main - all mp3's2024 Reteat Session 2 - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-04-2153 minMain - all mp3's2024 Reteat Session 1 - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-04-2055 min
Main - all mp3'sFor Christ's Sake - Video"Jesus told his disciples,
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” (John 15:11NLT)
As Christians we are apparently to be joy-filled people. However do followers of Jesus Christ really know what true joy is; even to overflow in difficult times?
The Apostle Paul shared with the early Philippian church how this could be: for Christ’s sake, joy lived out.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
(Philippians 1:21NIV)"2024-04-1533 minMain - all mp3'sFor Christ's Sake - Audio"Jesus told his disciples,
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” (John 15:11NLT)
As Christians we are apparently to be joy-filled people. However do followers of Jesus Christ really know what true joy is; even to overflow in difficult times?
The Apostle Paul shared with the early Philippian church how this could be: for Christ’s sake, joy lived out.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
(Philippians 1:21NIV)"2024-04-1533 min
Main - all mp3'sA Prayer That Will Change Everything - VideoIn this most transparent prayer, Jesus shares his heart with the Father and then willingly submits to the hard road of the cross. Jesus' obedience demonstrates his trust in the father and validates His earthly words and ministry.
1. We see Jesus' Pattern in Prayer
2. We see Jesus' Heart in Prayer
3. We see Jesus' Will in Prayer2024-03-2442 minMain - all mp3'sA Prayer That Will Change Everything - AudioIn this most transparent prayer, Jesus shares his heart with the Father and then willingly submits to the hard road of the cross. Jesus' obedience demonstrates his trust in the father and validates His earthly words and ministry.
1. We see Jesus' Pattern in Prayer
2. We see Jesus' Heart in Prayer
3. We see Jesus' Will in Prayer2024-03-2442 min
Main - all mp3'sGive and Take - VideoWhat better way to pray than to model the prayers of Jesus. The classic Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6 sits in the middle of what many consider Jesus' greatest message, "The Sermon on the Mount".
Two movements, give and take, can be found in this prayer. In particular come and see how forgiveness is tantamount to a vital prayer life.
"Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."
The Lord’s Prayer has 2 Movements:
Give (vv.9-10)
a. His Sovereignty
b. Our Submission
Are you ready to give God his Sovereignty and our Submission?
Prayer of Submission:
He...2024-03-1737 minMain - all mp3'sGive and Take - AudioWhat better way to pray than to model the prayers of Jesus. The classic Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6 sits in the middle of what many consider Jesus' greatest message, "The Sermon on the Mount".
Two movements, give and take, can be found in this prayer. In particular come and see how forgiveness is tantamount to a vital prayer life.
"Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."
The Lord’s Prayer has 2 Movements:
Give (vv.9-10)
a. His Sovereignty
b. Our Submission
Are you ready to give God his Sovereignty and our Submission?
Prayer of Submission:
He...2024-03-1737 min
Main - all mp3'sTeach US to Pray - VideoJesus' disciples were eyewitnesses to Christ's life and ministry (i.e. healing the blind, lame and the sick). But we don't hear them asking Jesus, "teach us how to heal" but rather, "Teach US to PRAY." Why? What was so special about the way Jesus prayed? Today, through examining the prayer life of Jesus in the Garden, we gain invaluable insight into having a deeper relationship with God as we follow His prayer examples!2024-03-1044 minMain - all mp3'sTeach US to Pray - AudioJesus' disciples were eyewitnesses to Christ's life and ministry (i.e. healing the blind, lame and the sick). But we don't hear them asking Jesus, "teach us how to heal" but rather, "Teach US to PRAY." Why? What was so special about the way Jesus prayed? Today, through examining the prayer life of Jesus in the Garden, we gain invaluable insight into having a deeper relationship with God as we follow His prayer examples!2024-03-1044 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Lord's Prayer(s): Unity is the Center - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-03-0336 minMain - all mp3'sThe Lord's Prayer(s): Unity is the Center - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-03-0336 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Blind Spot of Perfectionism - VideoPerfectionism. Who doesn't want perfection? The perfect steak, perfect health, perfect spouse, perfect church. Perfectionism can be regarded as a noble pursuit, but when taken to an extreme become toxic and harmful to oneself and to others. Honestly no one is perfect, except Jesus. Paul tells us in Romans 15:1-7 ways we can overcome the dangers of perfectionism. "Accept one another...as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." (Romans 15:7)
Spiritual blind spots:
- Self-reliance
- Avoiding conflict resolution
- Inward focus
- Busyness
- Material affluence
- Perfectionism2024-02-1132 minMain - all mp3'sThe Blind Spot of Perfectionism - AudioPerfectionism. Who doesn't want perfection? The perfect steak, perfect health, perfect spouse, perfect church. Perfectionism can be regarded as a noble pursuit, but when taken to an extreme become toxic and harmful to oneself and to others. Honestly no one is perfect, except Jesus. Paul tells us in Romans 15:1-7 ways we can overcome the dangers of perfectionism. "Accept one another...as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." (Romans 15:7)
Spiritual blind spots:
- Self-reliance
- Avoiding conflict resolution
- Inward focus
- Busyness
- Material affluence
- Perfectionism2024-02-1132 min
Main - all mp3'sThe Blind Spot of Insecurity - VideoTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-02-0442 minMain - all mp3'sThe Blind Spot of Insecurity - AudioTo make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.2024-02-0442 min
Main - all mp3'sSilent But Deadly Blind Spot - VideoEveryone is naturally inclined to be proud, but humility and mutual submission should be evident in the lives of all believers. With certain "Blind Spot" indicators to alert our surroundings for church unity, there is one Blind Spot that is readily unrecognized - Pride. In today's message, we will follow the Apostle Peter to learn about this silent and deadly "Blind Spot" - Pride.
Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you….. Andrew Murry
The chief cause of misery for every nation and every family since the beginning of time…. C. S. Lewis
While you are...2024-01-2135 min