This seven-week series will encourage the Christian to go beyond the superficial and search deep into their heart to see themselves as Christ sees them. Christ’s bold Sermon on the Mount challenged his hearers to understand that God was seeking internal righteousness from them, not just external acts. This is only possible through God’s work…
The Scriptures paint a picture of God’s great plan for redemption throughout its many stories. From Genesis to Revelation, we are invited to see God’s plan for what it is: an invitation to all who are searching for their own purpose in light of God’s plan. This six-week series will focus on key points underlying…
Idols and idolatry are a big part of the story of Israel. But idolatry is not limited to Bible times. Without realizing it, we can still fall into the trap of serving and worshipping an idol. This four-week series looks at some examples of the types of idols we may serve.
This four-week series explores the idea of God remembering his people. Looking at the stories of Noah, Abraham, Rachel, and the Israelites we will see that God remembers because of his relationship and covenant with his people. There are times when we feel that God has forgotten us, but he does not. He remembers his…
This three-week series explores the idea of “waiting for when.” “Someday” can create images of unrealistic expectations that should bring us happiness but fall short. Looking at the stories of Leah, the disciples, and Paul, we can see that God will help us even in our striving to be happy; will give us what we…
This four-week series uses the fruit of the Spirit as a test for spiritual maturity and potential growth. When looked at as a cohesive list, the fruit of the Spirit describe Jesus himself. And as one star forms an even more majestic picture with other stars in a constellation, so the spiritual fruits listed in…
This four-week series uses the fruit of the Spirit as a test for spiritual maturity and potential growth. When looked at as a cohesive list, the fruit of the Spirit describe Jesus himself. And as one star forms an even more majestic picture with other stars in a constellation, so the spiritual fruits listed in…
This four-week series uses the fruit of the Spirit as a test for spiritual maturity and potential growth. When looked at as a cohesive list, the fruit of the Spirit describe Jesus himself. And as one star forms an even more majestic picture with other stars in a constellation, so the spiritual fruits listed in…
This four-week series looks at some misunderstandings of theology and challenges us to break the bad thinking before it breaks us. We will discuss commonly used phrases or assumptions that are not only unbiblical but that turn people away from a welcoming relationship with Christ.
This four-week series focuses on four women: Rahab, Ruth, Esther, and Lydia. In each of their lives, we see how these women responded when challenged to choose where their loyalties would lie. Through their stories, we learn about God’s character: in particular, how he provides for, protects, intercedes for, and calls us. These accounts ultimately…
This seven-week series for adults examines the seven deadly sins by looking at seven common temptations facing the modern Western Christian. Temptations like comfort, convenience, control, complacency, comparison, consumerism, and conceit knock on our door daily. What will we choose: the way of Christ or the way of self?
All of life is a journey of sorts and every journey has certain expectations. We need to know where we are heading, why we are going that way, what we need along the way, and how to know when we have arrived. This four-week series will focus on the idea of traveling along the path…
This three-week series encourages us to take advantage of the summer weeks by intentionally using the downtime for spiritual growth. We will learn about a few spiritual disciplines and not let the summer pass without practicing a few of them.
This four-part series works through important lessons found in the book of Proverbs. The series looks at what Proverbs has to say to young people about wisdom, learning, self-discipline, and relationships.
This three-week series is about God’s love and faithfulness. As believers, we need frequent reminders of the unchanging nature of God’s mercy and forgiveness. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We can trust him to keep his promises, now and always.
This four-part series works through important lessons found in the book of Proverbs. The series looks at what Proverbs has to say to young people about wisdom, learning, self-discipline, and relationships.
Oftentimes, people who have been in church awhile use language that is unfamiliar to new believers and unbelievers. Sometimes, even the Christians who use those words don’t understand their significance. In this five-week series, we will use the book of Romans to help us better understand some commonly used “church words” and their application for…
This Easter Sunday sermon tells the Easter story from the Gospel of John. John 20 works through the story of several different people as they encounter the resurrected Jesus. The whole chapter is designed to persuade people to believe in Jesus and receive eternal life.
This three-week series helps show the importance of not just following rules or abstaining from sin but pursuing and seeking after the things of God. Through analyzing specific passages, we will understand that believers are called to seek and pursue good in the world from knowing God, holiness in character, and peace in our relationships.
This six-part sermon series looks at Jesus’s genealogy in Matthew 1, helping the audience understand why this list of “begats” is important. By focusing on the ways Matthew deviates from the pattern in Matthew 1:1–17, we will explore how the genealogy allows us to understand Jesus’s mission.
This six-week sermon series looks at different healings in the Gospels, revealing Christ’s power, divinity, compassion, and loving character. In these distinct episodes, we can see that Christ not only heals these individuals physically but also spiritually—a healing that Christ extends to all his followers.
This Easter Sunday sermon tells the Easter story from the Gospel of Matthew, revealing that the resurrected Lord is a living and active presence in the church and world today, calling us to worship and obey him.
This six-week sermon series looks at different healings in the Gospels, revealing Christ’s power, divinity, compassion, and loving character. In these distinct episodes, we can see that Christ not only heals these individuals physically but also spiritually—a healing that Christ extends to all his followers.
This four-week series looks at some commonly heard phrases spoken by Christians, whether in the right moment or not. We will discover the truth behind the phrases and challenge ourselves to use them correctly.
Parents face more complex and challenging conversations than ever these days. There are plenty of resources on biblical teaching on hot-topic issues, but what about how to converse about hard topics, especially as differences emerge? As much as we might like parents and kids to always see eye-to-eye, the nature of generational differences and the…
This sermon series encourages students not to wait to follow Jesus but to step into new life in Christ here and now. The Gospels share accounts of Jesus calling people to follow him, as well as teachings about what it means to follow him. This four-week series looks at some of those encounters and lessons…
This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
This four-week series considers the rhythms and ordinary liturgies of life that connect us to God. Learning to be attentive to the routines and tangible realities of our existence, including our weaknesses and needs, helps reveal the sacredness of all daily life and connects us to Jesus. Whether a schoolchild, parent, adult working a full-time…
This series for youth and adults looks at what the Bible has to say about our bodies. It will delve into the meaning of the incarnation, the value of the human body, the importance of work, and the hope of resurrection and glorification amid pain and suffering. All in all, the series is meant to…
Jesus commands us to love our neighbors. So why are so many Christians taught to fear their neighbors? God instructs us to welcome strangers; we are not to withhold hospitality or help from anyone in need. So why do we fear strangers, especially those needing hospitality, afraid that their presence may threaten what we have? Jesus taught…
Parents are given a unique opportunity to teach their faith to their children. It may seem like they have an unlimited amount of time, but there are just 18 summers before the child becomes an adult. This four-week series looks at some of the most important principles we can instill into a child in those…
This three-part series explores the idea of servant leadership and uses Christ’s perfect example of this kind of leadership to help us serve and lead in all of our different spheres.
This series takes us through 1 Corinthians. In this biblical letter, Paul addresses some very serious issues within the church of Corinth, but he also speaks to issues present in the church today. This series can encourage us that the current trials, conflicts, and hypocrisies of the church are not new. Past believers had to…
This four-week series looks at some of the lessons taught and the wisdom prescribed in the Bible through moments in a garden or living things found in a garden. The series will cover several ideas: life is dependent upon water; we can see God’s attentive nature while examining birds and flowers; Jesus was pressed in…
This three-week series helps us understand the important role of the preeminence of Christ in the poem of Colossians chapter 1. Through analyzing the theological explanation of Christ as the incarnation of God, the creator and sustainer of the world, and the reconciliation that came through his death and resurrection, we will grasp the powerful…
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