What do you do when there is no good option? Sometimes it looks like we are in a lose - lose situation. This woman of the Bible was in one of those. She could kill her child, or she and her child could die - what should she do? She took a step of faith, and found the third option.
You do not want to miss this message. Pastor Steward is a man with a missionary heart, and an amazing life. Coming from the other side of the world, he challenges us to want MORE! (Encounter Group Guide)
What does it take to make a bold step of faith? Well, when we look at Rebekah in the Bible, it is clear that she was beautiful, but she was so much more. Early in life she makes a bold move which changes her life forever. The blessings she experienced, and the blessing she was to the world, were based on her bold faith. Learn from Rebekah as we live our life of faith today. Click for Sermon Notes
Sarah was not a saint. There are women in the Bible who we should aspire to be like, and women who we should learn from their less than perfect example. There are great things about Abraham’s wife Sarah, but she also caused a great deal of hurt and pain. How can we avoid that for ourselves and those around us? Listen to as we learn from Women of the Bible. (Click for Sermon Notes)
How do we make sense of the #MeToo experiences so many woman can share? The reality is there are so many different situations where men take advantage of women, abuse women, belittle women - but who is to blame? Has God set up a patriarchal world where women will often come out inferior to men? As we begin a new series - Women of the Bible - it is important to look as some of the differences between men and women, and how they point us to the need of a Savior. Click for Sermon Notes
Jesus is with his disciples and he tells them something pretty strange... the bread they were about to eat, and the beverage they were about to drink, were his body and blood. This new ritual Jesus was introducing to them was something different than the rituals and feasts they knew. It went beyond remembering, and went into connecting. From a lady with expensive perfume, to a savior with a divine plan, this passage of red letters from Jesus are really important for our lives. Sermon Notes
Missionary Tom Johnson shares from Jesus' final words, and Tom's work in Niger - one of the least developed, least Christian countries in the world.
Sometimes Jesus' disciples got it wrong. One time, at a challenging moment in Jesus' life, two disciples came and asked for the completely wrong thing from Jesus. In his love and compassion, he redirected them and taught them (and us) an important lesson. It isn't how the world thinks, but it is an important part of following Jesus with our lives. (Sermon Notes)
In this message you have the opportunity to hear from Rev. Abby Norton-Levering as she takes you through a pivotal passage in the Bible, and in the life and ministry of Jesus. Who is Jesus, and how can he help you when you feel like a loser? We all fall short, and we all lose things which are precious to us - but Jesus is there for us all.
What do dieing fig tress have to do with the problems which you face in life? Well, according to Jesus, God can take care of any obstacle we encounter, and he demonstrates it in a pretty memorable way. From withering trees to moving mountains - life changes when you "Have Faith in God." (Click for Sermon Notes)
What do sour patch kids have to do with the Bible? We'll if you are listening online, you are missing out on the candy handed out during worship, but you can still hear what Jesus himself said when asked about divorce. His words are clear, and at the same time challenging. (Sermon Notes)
Sometimes the words of are confusing. He told his disciples, "Everyone will be salted with fire." That is not a statement which is immediately clear. But when we understand Jesus' teaching they can transform our hearts. Listen to this message to learn from Mark chapter 9 - the words of Jesus! (Sermon Notes)
Jesus often taught in parables, and many of those parables involved seeds. There is a famous story Jesus tells about seeds that land on different types of soil. You may be surprised by what Jesus is challenging you to do. (Sermon Notes)
The first in a series from the actual words of Jesus. Learn about the man who captured the words of Jesus in the Bible, and hear the words of Jesus regarding tradition and religion. (SERMON NOTES)
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In honor of Father's Day, let's look at the importance of dads and how they can be the best dads possible.
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Jashton is a teenager seeking to serve God and to encourage others to glorify God with their lives. He reminds us of the fact that life is short and we should make the most of it. As they say - YOLO - so what do we do with the life we have been given.
What can we learn from a boy who heard God call his name 3000 years ago? In every unique and unusual story in the Bible, we can find universal and helpful truths which can guide our lives and draw us closer to our creator. Listen to the story of the boy Samuel, and discover how boys can become godly men. (Sermon Notes)
Sometimes the conflict we deal with isn't the "everyday" variety. What about war? The early Christians did not have to spend any time thinking about when they should go to war. They were under under authority, not in places of authority. But as Christianity became a more dominant faith in the world the question had to be answered - when is it just to go to war? As we remember those who have died in service to their country, we ask the question, "What about war?" (Sermon Notes)
We can learn all the right things to say or do in conflict, and then run into some serious bumps along the way. How do we handle conflict when the other person is determined to make it hard for us? When the other person is not cooperating and following the script we had hoped for? Well, we turn back to the wisdom and ways of God found in the Bible. It may take a step of faith, but the rewards are worth it! (Click for Sermon Notes)
We can get hurt in conflict, and sometimes we need to confront those who are doing the damage. How do we take that step, and what do we have to do to resolve conflict? It ends in forgiveness - something very powerful, but often misunderstood. This week we will be going gently and setting the framework for God glorifying forgiveness. (Sermon Notes)