What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus, and why does it matter? How are we live out being followers of Jesus in the spheres of our daily life? This five-week series looks at the important concept of discipleship and applies it to our work, neighborhood, social media, and hospitality.
This series is meant to help parishioners walk through the trauma of the past year, grounding them in Christian hope and the comfort and presence of Christ.
As Christians, we have been promised freedom in Christ. But that doesn’t mean we’re free to do whatever we’d like, nor does it mean that we’ll never be tempted or make mistakes. In this four-week youth study, we take a look at four common struggles—in the areas of temptation, depression, sex, and integrity—and see how…
This four-week series reminds us of the true purpose of authentic Christianity and why we are called to live radically different lives from the culture around us. In contrast to the ultracool cultural Christian church stereotypes we see in the media, authentic Christians serve, sacrifice, submit, and seek God’s kingdom first rather than their own.
This four-week series reminds us of the true purpose of authentic Christianity and why we are called to live radically different lives from the culture around us. In contrast to the ultracool cultural Christian church stereotypes we see in the media, authentic Christians serve, sacrifice, submit, and seek God’s kingdom first rather than their own.
The “seven deadly sins”—pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, lust, and gluttony—are never listed together in the Bible, but they are a good way to collectively summarize the destructive power of sin. This series explores each of these sins to show how they harm us and others. Fortunately, the series also reminds believers that God’s mercy…
This five-week series looks at the life of one of the greatest people in history: Moses. This series focuses on what we can learn from his faith, his triumphs, and his failures.
This five-week series looks at the life of one of the greatest people in history: Moses. This series focuses on what we can learn from his faith, his triumphs, and his failures.
This four-week youth series examines four clichés from society and how they support or oppose the words of Scripture. By discerning unbiblical principles, we can avoid falling victim to empty pep talks (“Good vibes only,” or “Follow your heart”). And we can cast off wrong ideas (“This is my truth,” or “Love is love”) and…
Trends, beliefs, and ideas come and go, and everyone—inside and outside the church—is influenced by them. As followers of Christ, we should look to the Bible, not culture, for direction and purpose. This four-week series for youth and adults explores how God instructs us to be set-apart nonconformists, transformed by him while also engaging our…
Trends, beliefs, and ideas come and go, and everyone—inside and outside the church—is influenced by them. As followers of Christ, we should look to the Bible, not culture, for direction and purpose. This four-week series for youth and adults explores how God instructs us to be set-apart nonconformists, transformed by him while also engaging our…
This four-week youth series will look at identity. God created us individually, and to an extent, we should each rest in the person he made us to be. At the same time, our hearts can deceive us. Scripture teaches that our identity should be bound up in Christ. We should lean into his workmanship, while…
This four-week series looks at the character of God, using common nautical imagery. As we voyage through life, we must rely on the one who holds the winds and the seas in his hand.
This four-week series is designed to help your church explore some of the Bible’s most honest prayers. These prayers show that God wants us to be transparent when we come to him. Whether we are sad, angry, confused, joyful, or ashamed, God wants to hear our prayers. God wants to talk with us right where…
This four-week series is designed to help your church explore some of the Bible’s most honest prayers. These prayers show that God wants us to be transparent when we come to him. Whether we are sad, angry, confused, joyful, or ashamed, God wants to hear our prayers. God wants to talk with us right where…
This four-week series explores the biblical understanding of friendship and mentorship in the life of the apostle Paul. Through looking at his relationships with Ananias, Barnabas, Timothy, and Lydia, we see that God used a variety of people to welcome, train, support, and grow Paul in his life and ministry.
Sometimes our spiritual lives feel like a series of peaks and valleys. One moment, we feel like we are soaring high; the next, we experience a crushing low. This is a series about when we do and don’t feel God’s presence. We examine the journey of faith through the stories of biblical characters: Elijah, Paul,…
It’s often said that the way we view our birth fathers plays a large role in how we view our heavenly Father. As a result, many picture a God who is physically or emotionally distant. However, Scripture is filled with examples of God’s constant care, presence, and love for his children. His example shows that…
It’s often said that the way we view our birth fathers plays a large role in how we view our heavenly Father. As a result, many picture a God who is physically or emotionally distant. However, Scripture is filled with examples of God’s constant care, presence, and love for his children. His example shows that…
Every year, we set aside two days to recognize mothers and fathers and their influence in our lives. But motherhood and fatherhood are 24-7, 365-days-a-year occupations, and all parents face moments where they feel like they’re failing in some way. This special two-week series focuses on some of the struggles mothers and fathers face, and…
Every year, we set aside two days to recognize mothers and fathers and their influence in our lives. But motherhood and fatherhood are 24-7, 365-days-a-year occupations, and all parents face moments where they feel like they’re failing in some way. This special two-week series focuses on some of the struggles mothers and fathers face, and…
It’s often said that the way we view our birth fathers plays a large role in how we view our heavenly Father. As a result, many picture a God who is physically or emotionally distant. However, Scripture is filled with examples of God’s constant care, presence, and love for his children. His example shows that…
It’s often said that the way we view our birth fathers plays a large role in how we view our heavenly Father. As a result, many picture a God who is physically or emotionally distant. However, Scripture is filled with examples of God’s constant care, presence, and love for his children. His example shows that…
Every year, we set aside two days to recognize mothers and fathers and their influence in our lives. But motherhood and fatherhood are 24-7, 365-days-a-year occupations, and all parents face moments where they feel like they’re failing in some way. This special two-week series focuses on some of the struggles mothers and fathers face, and…
Every year, we set aside two days to recognize mothers and fathers and their influence in our lives. But motherhood and fatherhood are 24-7, 365-days-a-year occupations, and all parents face moments where they feel like they’re failing in some way. This special two-week series focuses on some of the struggles mothers and fathers face, and…
This four-week series explores the theological and biblical ideas of happiness in the Christian walk. By understanding that God is happy and is the source of enjoyment in life, we can see that happiness and pleasure can be expressions of worship to him. Christians can reflect peace, happiness, contentment, and joy to a world searching…
This four-week series reminds us of the true purpose of authentic Christianity and why we are called to live radically different lives than the culture around us. In contrast to the ultracool cultural Christian church stereotypes we see in the media, authentic Christians serve, sacrifice, submit, and seek God’s kingdom first rather than their own….
This five-week series examines instances where God’s people are tested and how they react, deal with, and overcome the challenges set before them. This series will help believers understand the purpose of tests and how to face them with the power of Christ.
This five-week series examines instances where God’s people are tested and how they react, deal with, and overcome the challenges set before them. This series will help believers understand the purpose of tests and how to face them with the power of Christ.
Throughout his letters, Paul demonstrates a heart for the priority of prayer. He also shares his prayers with believers, praying for the recipients of his letters. This five-week study looks at some of Paul’s prayers to see what habits we can learn and apply to our own prayer life.
Throughout his letters, Paul demonstrates a heart for the priority of prayer. He also shares his prayers with believers, praying for the recipients of his letters. This five-week study looks at some of Paul’s prayers to see what habits we can learn and apply to our own prayer life.
In the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples receive new tongues, which are set aflame by the work of Christ. This one-week sermon series, designed to be used on Pentecost Sunday, encourages listeners to trust the work of the Holy Spirit in their hearts, and speak the words that God has given them.
This four-week series uncovers some of the heaviest baggage that weighs us down and invites us to exchange it for the peace Jesus offers. We learn that our luggage is often filled with emotions we might be unaware we feel, but God invites us to release the burdens and trust him to restore our brokenness…
We live in a noisy world. Even when alone, apart from sound, we’re bombarded with texts, emails, and social media messages. The desire to seek solitude and silence isn’t only about finding a quiet place. It’s about discovering the gift of removing ourselves from the cacophony of messages to find our rest in the Word,…
Believers come to a place in their lives where they must make the conscious choice to surrender their life to God and begin anew with the life he offers. Surrender involves seeing our lives for what they are, seeing God for who he is, and desiring him more than ourselves. This four-week series focuses on…
We live in a noisy world. Even when alone, apart from sound, we’re bombarded with texts, emails, and social media messages. The desire to seek solitude and silence isn’t only about finding a quiet place. It’s about discovering the gift of removing ourselves from the cacophony of messages to find our rest in the Word,…