Sermons
2019 Theme – Joy In Christ
- Feb 3, 2019The Superbowl of the Bible
- Jan 27, 2019Never Too Old to Stretch
- Jan 20, 2019Motivated by Gods Urgency
- Jan 13, 2019Jesus Assurances In Storms
- Jan 6, 2019Yearning Power Produces Success
Jan 6, 2019Yearning Power Produces SuccessBy: Ronnie MorrisonSeries: Joy In Christ1 Samuel 17:31-37; 45-49
2018 Theme – A Space for Grace
- Dec 30, 2018Our Unfinished Business
- Dec 23, 2018What Did You Get?
- Dec 16, 2018Jesus is a Wonder
- Dec 9, 2018See the Star
- Dec 2, 2018The Cradle & The Cross Carved From The Same Wood
Dec 2, 2018The Cradle & The Cross Carved From The Same WoodBy: Ronnie MorrisonSeries: A Space for Grace
- Nov 25, 2018A Gift for Jesus
- Nov 18, 2018Thanksgiving
- Nov 11, 2018Abundant Thanksgiving
- Nov 4, 2018Gratitude
- Oct 28, 2018Halloween Masks We Wear
2017 Theme – Our Identity in Christ
2 Timothy 1:6-12
Many churches, like many people, never experience their full potential. Full potential is defined as, more than we can ask or imagine. This is a vision of success that God puts before us. It’s a vision that is not achievable by human means alone. It’s something that God hopes for and directs the course of those who want it for themselves. If your vision for the future is achievable through your skill and ability, it is not big enough.
- Dec 31, 2017On the Verge of Bigger
Dec 31, 2017On the Verge of BiggerBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
2 Timothy 1:6-12
Many churches, like many people, never experience their full potential. Full potential is defined as, more than we can ask or imagine. This is a vision of success that God puts before us. It’s a vision that is not achievable by human means alone. It’s something that God hopes for and directs the course of those who want it for themselves. If your vision for the future is achievable through your skill and ability, it is not big enough.
- Dec 24, 2017Key People in the Story
Dec 24, 2017Key People in the StoryBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Luke 1:26-38
When we think about the story of the Messiah, His life and His mission, we may identify better with one or more of the people involved. This is normal because the experiences we have may remind us of the people in the story. To which person in the story of Christ do you more closely connect? - Dec 17, 2017Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Dec 17, 2017Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?By: Ben CookSeries: Our Identity in Christ
This year I've had 4 different people ask this question. As you can imagine, some believe with great conviction that the answer is no while others don't even know that there's a question to ask. There are good reasons why many believers abstain completely from this holiday, and likewise, many reasons why families participate with their neighborhoods. There are also good reasons why we, as a church, actually put on a Trunk or Treat. Tonight we will open our Bibles and take a good, Biblical, look at this together. Some of this may even spill over to how we think about Christmas and yoga.
- Dec 17, 2017Careless Worship
Dec 17, 2017Careless WorshipBy: Ben CookSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Malachi 1:6-8
Every relationship in your life requires an investment from you, including your relationship with God. It is important for us to develop habits of spiritual discipline - reading, fasting, praying, and assembling; habits. By themselves, these activities become hollow and meaningless. Malachi brings our attention directly to this problem in ancient Israel: people who worshiped God but didn't actually care about God. He surely has something to say to us today in the busy, frenetic pace of the Holiday season.
- Dec 10, 2017The ABCs Of Maintaining Boundaries In Families
Dec 10, 2017The ABCs Of Maintaining Boundaries In FamiliesBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
- Dec 10, 2017The Shepherd Protects
Dec 10, 2017The Shepherd ProtectsBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Ephesians 6:1-4
What happens when sheep don’t have a shepherd? Literally, they will die. They are not clever or bright, and when threatened, their only defense is to run; off a cliff, into a river, toward danger. All they can do instinctually is eat. If they are to remain useful for their wool, milk and as a food source, they must be guided and protected.
- Dec 3, 2017He Saw the Wind
Dec 3, 2017He Saw the WindBy: Ben CookSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Matthew 14:22-33
What shifted inside Peter? Only a few lines separate his request for Jesus to call him out of the boat, from his fixation on the wind. His swing from great faith to great doubt should break a record in anyone's book. Maybe it gives us comfort to know that this happens. Too often we believe that faith is a linear thing - it just builds and never looks back, but there are many things that can shake our faith. The truth is we often swing - wildly - from faith to doubt, and at every turn, Jesus is still there to lift us up. He is faithful even in your doubt. - Nov 26, 2017The Shepherd Leads
- Nov 19, 2017The Shepherd Knows
Nov 19, 2017The Shepherd KnowsBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
John 1:1-14
To know just doesn’t mean acquiring knowledge. It includes how to conduct yourself according to that knowledge. Shepherd leaders get to know the flock, and they have a unique way of gathering information. - Nov 12, 2017Shepherding: A Model for the Home
Nov 12, 2017Shepherding: A Model for the HomeBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
John 10:1-10
Shepherding is usually defined in terms of church leadership. The Shepherd (pastor/elder) is charged to lead the flock (church). A closer look reveals that effective leadership in the home is a pre-requisite for leadership in the Family of God (see 1 Timothy 3:4-5). Anyone who leads should consider the 4 principles of biblical shepherding: knowing, leading, protecting and providing.
2016 Theme – A Work in Progress
John 16:31-33
- Sep 25, 2016Where is God?
Sep 25, 2016Where is God?By: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
John 16:31-33
“I have told you these things to keep you from stumbling.” (John 1:16) Challenges to faith come from everywhere. Many young people have gone to college as strong believers, only to be weakened or crushed by the climate of skepticism, anti-theism and pluralism. Tonight we will blitz the scriptures to give a realistic answer to the question, “Where Is God?" - Sep 25, 2016From Vow to Wow
Sep 25, 2016From Vow to WowBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Ephesians 5:22-33
The union of a man and a woman is the crown of Creation. It is no wonder that Satan’s first salvo in the attack on God’s realm was an attack on the man and the woman. Divide them and chaos will ensue. It is for this reason that the Church of Christ must be a place where the chaos of the fall is corrected by straight talk as a way to restore harmony. - Sep 18, 2016Q & A: Where is a woman’s place in the church?
Sep 18, 2016Q & A: Where is a woman’s place in the church?By: Ben CookSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Timothy 2:11-12
This verse has come up in conversation with some friends. Where is a woman’s place in the church? What about women who are not naturally quiet? (one of whom I will gladly admit I am) Are we sinning? - Sep 18, 2016Enjoy the Futility of Life
Sep 18, 2016Enjoy the Futility of LifeBy: Ben CookSeries: A Work in Progress
Ecclesiastes 1:1-9
If there were two books in the Bible that preachers would rather do without, it's Song of Solomon, and Ecclesiastes. Song of Solomon gets read privately, just not discussed. Ecclesiastes confuses and frustrates people, so they typically ignore it. This morning we will explore the message of Ecclesiastes. Be sure to do your light therapy and take vitamin D. - Sep 11, 2016Traditions and Taco Tuesday
Sep 11, 2016Traditions and Taco TuesdayBy: Ben CookSeries: A Work in Progress
Joshua 4:20-24
Most of us have traditions in our lives. It's just the ebb and flow of how we live. But those traditions say a lot about who we are - and, surprisingly, they become guardrails for who your kids become! Family legacies often rest in family traditions. What is yours? (this is a tough question for newlyweds!) Are you doing your family traditions on purpose? Let's explore this some more this morning. - Sep 4, 2016Q & A: Soul/Spirit
Sep 4, 2016Q & A: Soul/SpiritBy: Ben CookSeries: A Work in ProgressTwo weeks ago, after discussing the resurrection, several approached me to ask the same follow-up question: "What happens to my soul/spirit between the time it leaves my body at death and the second coming of Christ? Thanks." I do have a few other questions, but tackling this one on the heels of last time is most appropriate.
- Sep 4, 2016Strong People Don’t Put Others Down
Sep 4, 2016Strong People Don’t Put Others DownBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
Matthew 12:22-28
We have a world of people that seems to be at war with each other. There is division everywhere you go. Don’t think this isn’t a scheme of the enemy. Keeping us fighting each other will keep us from fighting him. What is worse, others who need to hear the gospel, may never get the chance. - Aug 28, 2016Guest Speaker: Don Huddleson
Aug 28, 2016Guest Speaker: Don HuddlesonBy: Don HuddlesonSeries: A Work in ProgressDon is from Ponca City, Oklahoma
- Aug 28, 2016A Line In the Sand
Aug 28, 2016A Line In the SandBy: Dennis BakerSeries: A Work in Progress
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
- Aug 21, 2016Q & A: Asleep
Aug 21, 2016Q & A: AsleepBy: Ben CookSeries: A Work in Progress
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
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