Mar 19, 2017
It’s Not The End of the World
Joel 2:28 – 3:21
Some may wonder what God is up to, as it relates to things going on in the world. This one verse sums it up, “The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.”
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  • Mar 19, 2017It’s Not The End of the World
    Mar 19, 2017
    It’s Not The End of the World
    Joel 2:28 – 3:21
    Some may wonder what God is up to, as it relates to things going on in the world. This one verse sums it up, “The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.”
  • Mar 19, 2017Let the Children Come to Me
    Mar 19, 2017
    Let the Children Come to Me
    By: (All)
    Matthew 19:13-15
    It always surprises me that some of the most evangelically-minded people show little interested in children. Historically the vast majority of baptisms in the church come from our kids. It's the culmination of faithful parents, strong Sunday school, youth, and children's ministries working together to build a foundation for our kids. These programs are important to us because our children are important to Jesus.
  • Mar 12, 2017Watching The Day of the Lord
    Mar 12, 2017
    Watching The Day of the Lord
    Joel 1 & 2
    Philosophers have gotten to us. Especially the ones who told us that God has wound up the clock of time for human history, left and is off waiting and watching. When the allotted time runs out, then He will return and take appropriate action. Because of that false idea, we think there will always be enough time to make needed changes. Joel’s message is that people of faith see that God is always at work in this world, acting in a way that leads us penitently to Him.
  • Mar 12, 2017The Greatest Gift
    Mar 12, 2017
    The Greatest Gift
    Matthew 7:7-11
    Most kids have parents who love them unconditionally. Parents don't need to be reminded to care, protect, and provide for their kids. Mommy guilt is a real thing. Most mothers feel like they don't do enough. Kids do need time and attention, but the most overlooked gift we can give our kids is not more time, more programs, or more things. It's you. A parent who is a great person. More often than not, kids take on your values, priorities, politics, and faith.
  • Mar 5, 2017Finding Our Way Back Home
    Mar 5, 2017
    Finding Our Way Back Home
    Hosea 11-14
    God’s willingness to take us back is hard to conceive. It takes humility and discernment. Humility is necessary to get to the place to see that I am wrong. Discernment is necessary because I must see the holiness of God, which is different from the morality of culture.
  • Mar 5, 2017Wisdom and Stature
    Mar 5, 2017
    Wisdom and Stature
    Luke 2:41-46; 51-52
    Becoming a mom or a dad is easy. Being a father or a mother is a lot harder, for many reasons. One of the greatest challenges for parents today is the outsourcing of parenthood. Schools. Sports. Church programs. It happens so frequently that we rarely acknowledge how much of a responsibility our children are; and not just "providing food and shelter." Kids develop their intellect, faith, character, vocation, relationships. Luke says of Jesus that he "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor of God and man." (Lk 2:52). Through all that, parents guard, guide, and direct. It's a big job.
  • Feb 26, 2017The Trial of the Millennium: Jehovah v. Humanity
    Feb 26, 2017
    The Trial of the Millennium: Jehovah v. Humanity
    Hosea 4:1
    The Book of Hosea has a message for all time. The premise includes that all humanity is accountable the Law of God. When people break the law, the Law-Giver extends mercy. Unfortunately, when people don’t respond to mercy, a court session is convened and a case is made. If you were on the jury, would you say innocent or guilty of the charges of law breaker?
  • Feb 26, 2017Identity: A Clear Reflection
    Feb 26, 2017
    Identity: A Clear Reflection
    Our Identity in Christ is a phrase that defines who we are and what we do with our lives. It points to an image that we want to reflect. But often times we encounter distortions to that image that make us feel and think that we are not children of the King.
  • Feb 19, 2017The Power of Identity
    Feb 19, 2017
    The Power of Identity
    Ephesians 1:3-14
    There is an energy that exists in the life of a person fully committed to living the life of faith. It is like Mt. Rainier creating its own weather; unpredictable and complete. The power of the Christian life comes from faithfully living out the identity of Christ. Paul teaches us that our identity comes from actions God takes that alters the life we had prior to coming to faith.
  • Feb 12, 2017You Did What?
    Feb 12, 2017
    You Did What?
    Hosea 1-3
    Sometimes God’s people get overwhelmed by life and distractions and can find themselves accepting lifestyles and actions that were once defined as sin. The transgressions become the normal way of life. When this happens, God, in His grace, sends a message of hope surrounded by chaos. In it we find our way home.
  • Feb 12, 2017Crisis of Identity
    Feb 12, 2017
    Crisis of Identity
    Acts 9:10-19
    The enemy has moved to steal our identity. He plays on our story and makes us think we are who we are not. The Crisis of Identity is different. Instead of asking, who am I? it states, I don’t know who I am. Everyone must go through this if we are to find out who we are.
  • Feb 5, 2017Identity Theft
    Feb 5, 2017
    Identity Theft
    Lamentations 1:1-14
    Identity theft is big business. 16 Billion was transferred into the hands of thieves last year and it seems that it’s going to continue to be a growth industry as our personal information is as attainable as a google search. This is not a new tactic for the enemy. He has been trying to get us to forget who we are for generations.
  • Jan 29, 2017A New Song
    Jan 29, 2017
    A New Song
    Psalm 40:1-8
    This morning the lesson will kick off our theme for the year. That theme is, Our Identity In Christ. It originates as an application of 2 Corinthians 5:17 which states, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.” It is such a hopeful statement because it creates within me the mindset of freshness and creativity. The new identity defines how I look at the things of this life and how I look at the things of God. It gives me perspective and purpose. We hope these studies will encourage you to embrace your new identity on a deeper level and discover the image that God has imprinted on you.
  • Jan 22, 2017Praying for More in the New Year
    Jan 22, 2017
    Praying for More in the New Year
    1 Chronicles 4:9-10
    This is a strange and controversial passage. It seems awkward and out of place, yet it also seems hopeful and empowering. Too often we feel we are stuck in our present circumstance. In this passage we learn that God can turn around any painful circumstance we may face.
  • Jan 22, 2017Working God’s Plan for a Positive Future
    Jan 22, 2017
    Working God’s Plan for a Positive Future
    Deuteronomy 8:11-18
    God intended us to be fruitful and multiply. He designed us to be successful and content. Sometimes you can get the impression that God wants us to have just enough to get by and depend on Him to give us what we need. He does that in ways that are hard to explain any other way. God designed us and expects us to work, build, and produce, thus displaying His creative image through what we do. Are you following God’s plan for success?
  • Jan 15, 2017Rejoicing with Christ
    Jan 15, 2017
    Rejoicing with Christ
    Luke 15:3-17
    God loves us. He always wants the best for us, and make no mistake, He is active in His efforts to redeem and rescue us. Even from ourselves and our own mistakes. The Bible makes it clear that often, we can be the stumbling block that keeps people from turning to Christ. This morning we will explore some of the ways the church can help each other turn to, and be restored to Christ.
  • Sep 25, 2016Where is God?
    Sep 25, 2016
    Where is God?
    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, 2016
    From Vow to Wow
    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, 2016
    Q & A: Where is a woman’s place in the church?
    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?
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