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The Lord Almighty is With Us

The Lord Almighty is With Us

The Lord Is Our Rock

Tim Theule | Psalm 18:1-6, Psalm 18:27-31 | 03/15/2020 I love you, O LORD, my strength.  The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,        my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,        my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Generosity Through Hospitality

Tim Theule | Luke 14:7-24 | 03/08/2020 As we continue to explore what it means to live A Generous Life, we consider what generosity through hospitality is all about and what it looks like. 

Generosity Toward People

Tim Theule | Luke 10:25-37 | 03/01/2020 We are living in a world increasingly divided by worldview, politics, religion and economics.   But God calls those who know and trust Him to a life of generosity.  We kick off our new series A GENEROUS LIFE with a look at what it looks like to be generous toward people who are drastically different than us.

Put On Self-Giving Love

Tim Theule | Ephesians 5:1-8 | 2/23/2020 This message deals with sexuality, parental discretion is advised. 'Walk in love' the Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5.  We are living in a time of great confusion about what love is and isn't.  Is love just a feeling?  Is love sexual desire?  Or is love something more?  We explore these issues together as we seek to understand the Bible's teaching in Ephesians 5:1-8.  

The Words We Say

Miles Nelson | Ephesians 4:20-32 | 02/16/2020 Do the words I say really matter THAT much? Shouldn’t I be free to speak how I want? We all ask questions like this, but God gives us clear instruction in Ephesians 4:25 and 29 about how to use our words as we live in community with one another.

On with the New Self

Tim Theule | Ephesians 4:20-32 | 02/09/2020 We're talking in this message about what it means to 'put on the new self' in Ephesians 4:25-32 as we continue our UNITED study of Ephesians.

Off With The Old Self

Tim Theule | Ephesians 4:17-24 | 2/2/2020 As we continue our UNITED series in Ephesians, the Apostle Paul reminds us that 'walking in a manner worth of our calling in Christ' means not walking according to our desires, but walking in purity

How The Church Works and Grows

Tim Theule | Ephesians 4:11-16 | 01/26/2020 How is the local church supposed to work?  How does the local church grow?  In Ephesians 4, Paul gives us God's blueprint for the church as we continue on in our UNITED series.

Grace Gifts

Tim Theule | Ephesians 4:4-12 | 01/19/2020 The unity of the church depends on the employment of the diverse gifts by every member in the church.  This is where our UNITED study of the Ephesians takes us next!

One

Tim Theule | Ephesians 4:1-6 | 01/12/2020 Ephesians 4:3 calls the people of God to be 'eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.'  Last week we saw the WAY we are called to maintain unity through humility, gentleness, and forbearing love.  In this message, we see the REASON we are called to maintain unity.

Walk in a Manner Worthy

Tim Theule | Ephesians 4:1-6 | 01/05/2020 We continue our UNITED series in the book of Ephesians with a look at the pivot point of the book in Ephesians 4:1-3 where we learn that Gospel living is joyful our response to all God's Gospel blessings.  

Becoming Before Obeying

Ben Collins | Ephesians 3:20-4:1 | 12/29/2019 We continue our UNITED study of the book of Ephesians with a recap of Ephesians 1–3 and we will notice something striking. Many people approach the Bible as a guide to life. It tells them how to live. However, Paul hasn’t given the Ephesians a single command in these first three chapters. Why? Because Christians don’t obey to become, but since they’ve become they obey.

Hope For Everyone Internalized

Tim Theule | Ephesians 3:14-21 | 12/22/2019 It's one thing to hear, know and understand the Gospel of 'Hope for Everyone' at an intellectual level, but it's another thing altogether to know the Gospel deep down in your bones and soul.  That's what Paul prays for in Ephesians 3:14-21

Hope for Everyone Proclaimed

Tim Theule | Ephesians 3:7-13 | 12/15/2019 Christmas is Hope for Everyone.  This truth is revealed by God so that it might be proclaimed by men and women.  In Ephesians 3:7-13, Paul reminds us what this Gospel is and what is really happening when we share it.

Hope for Everyone Revealed

Tim Theule | Ephesians 3:1-7 | 12/08/2019 We continue our UNITED study of Ephesians, but with a Christmas twist. In this message, we explore what it means to marvel at and suffer for the mystery of Christ.

The Household Of God

Ben Collins | Ephesians 2:19-22 | 12/01/2019 We continue our UNITED study of the book of Ephesians with a look at Ephesians 2:19–22, where Paul shows the Ephesians the implications of Christ's work for their identity and ultimate purpose. 

He Himself Is Our Peace

Tim Theule | Ephesians 2:11-18 | 11/24/2019 We continue our UNITED study of the book of Ephesians with a look at Ephesians 2:11-18, where we see that, not only does Jesus heal our alienation from God, He also heals our alienation from one another.  

Saved by Grace for Good Works

Tim Theule | Ephesians 2:8-10 | 11/17/2019 The Gospel is utterly unique and unlike any other world religion.  The Gospel stands in stark contrast to the meritocracies of this world.  In this message, we explore what it means to be saved by sheer grace and how that should impact our lives.

Saved By God

Tim Theule | Ephesians 2:1-7 | 11/10/2019 As we continue our UNITED series in the book of Ephesians, we launch into chapter 2 where we see the reality that our spiritual condition by nature apart from God is way, way worse than we think or feel, but also God's cure by grace is way, way better than we ever dared hope. 

Salt and Light

Philip Pattison | Matthew 5:13-16 | 11/3/2019  Jesus taught his followers to live by a better way, as a part of a different kingdom. In Matthew 5, He uses two common everyday things, salt & light, to describe what kind of people we should strive to be in the world. 

What God Wants You to Know

Miles Nelson | Ephesians 1:15-23 | 10/27/2019 Paul prayed a lot, so why was this one recorded for us to read thousands of years later? Why is Paul praying and what is he praying for? As we explore Ephesians 1:15-23 we see not only the why and the what of Paul's prayer but also the confidence he has in prayer.

The Blessings of Gods Salvation

Tim Theule | Ephesians 1:3-14 | 10/20/2019 As we continue our UNITED series in the book of Ephesians, in this message we work through four blessings of God's salvation in Ephesians 1:3-14. 

The Blessings of Gods Salvation

Tim Theule | Ephesians 1:3-14 | 10/20/2019 As we continue our UNITED series in the book of Ephesians, in this message we work through four blessings of God's salvation in Ephesians 1:3-14. 

The Beauty of God's Salvation

Tim Theule | Ephesians 1:3-14 | 10/13/2019 In the second message of our UNITED study of the book of Ephesians, we explore 'The Beauty of God's Salvation' in Ephesians 1:3-14, a text rich and thick with truth for our lives.  

Ephesians and Us

Tim Theule | Ephesians 1:1-2 | 10/6/2019 In this kick off message to our UNITED series centered around the book of Ephesians we explore why this letter is worth our time and attention as followers of Jesus in the 21st Century.

The Church is a Body, Not a Building

Tim Theule | Colossians 3:12-17 | 09/29/2019   The church is a body, not a building! We conclude our SOMA series with a look at Colossians 3:12-17 where we see that being the body means we're COMMITTED.

Committed

Tim Theule | Colossians 3:12-17 | 09/29/2019 The church is a body, not a building! We conclude our SOMA series with a look at Colossians 3:12-17 where we see that being the body means we're COMMITTED.

Growing

Ben Collins | Ephesians 4:1-16 | 9/22/2019  The church is a body, not a building!  This week in our SOMA series we explore Ephesians 4:1–16 and see how God is 'GROWING' the body as each member works together.

Gifted

Tim Theule | Romans 12:1-13 | 09/15/2019 The church is a body, not a building!  This week in our SOMA series we explore Romans 12:1-13 and see how each member of the body is 'GIFTED' by God to serve. 

Connected

Tim Theule | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 | 9/8/2019  In this first message of our SOMA series, we explore how the church as a body picture implies a connected life together as followers of Jesus.  

Connected

Tim Theule | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 | 9/8/2019  In this first message of our SOMA series, we explore how the church as a body picture implies a connected life together as followers of Jesus.  

Gospel Shadows in The Old Man and the Gun

Tim Theule | 2 Corinthians 5:1-20 | 9/1/2019 We conclude our summer series, 'Reel Grace: Gospel Shadows in Today's Movies' with a look at the critically acclaimed 2018 release, 'The Old Man and the Gun.'  There are some important Gospel themes that surface in this unique and understated film, but you've got to dig a bit for them.  And the digging is worth it! 

Gospel Shadows in The Old Man and the Gun

Tim Theule | 2 Corinthians 5:1-20 | 9/1/2019 We conclude our summer series, 'Reel Grace: Gospel Shadows in Today's Movies' with a look at the critically acclaimed 2018 release, 'The Old Man and the Gun.'  There are some important Gospel themes that surface in this unique and understated film, but you've got to dig a bit for them.  And the digging is worth it! 

Gospel Shadows in The Old Man and the Gun

Tim Theule | 2 Corinthians 5:1-20 | 9/1/2019 We conclude our summer series, 'Reel Grace: Gospel Shadows in Today's Movies' with a look at the critically acclaimed 2018 release, 'The Old Man and the Gun.'  There are some important Gospel themes that surface in this unique and understated film, but you've got to dig a bit for them.  And the digging is worth it! 

God is Faithful

Tim Theule | Hebrews 10:19-23 | 08/25/2019 We wrap up our summer series, 'The God You Can Know', with 'God is Faithful.' The faithfulness of God is the ground of our trust and inspires our worship.

God is Gracious

Nick Shorts | Ephesians 2:1-10 | 08/18/2019 Welcome to Grace where we talk about grace! It's a rather big deal. Paul expands our categories of grace by observing how God's goodness and mercy extend way past the cross and into our disappointments, pride, and joy.  

God is Just

Ben Collins | Psalm 146 | 08/11/2019  For many, the idea of God is far-fetched – let alone a God of justice, given all the wrongs of the world. And yet for something to be truly and ultimately wrong, the true and ultimate One must have said so. Otherwise, wrong and right, for that matter, are just opinions. So what is just? We have to start with God and His word to truly understand justice and to have any hope of doing justice in a world that desperately needs it. 

Gospel Shadows in Incredibles 2

Tim Theule | Philippians 2:1-10 | 08/04/2019 We continue our Reel Grace 2019 series with an exploration of the hilarious and heart warming Pixar hit, Incredibles 2. 

God is Good

Nick Shorts | Psalm 34:1-22 | 7/28/2019 God is Good all the time! All the time, God is Good! If you have trouble accepting that Biblical truth, you aren't alone. Every person in this world struggles with accepting Goodness as God defines it, but even in our darkest seasons, we can trust that God is Good and He has the absolute desires for each of us.

God is Good

Nick Shorts | Psalm 34:1-22 | 7/28/2019 God is Good all the time! All the time, God is Good! If you have trouble accepting that Biblical truth, you aren't alone. Every person in this world struggles with accepting Goodness as God defines it, but even in our darkest seasons, we can trust that God is Good and He has the absolute desires for each of us.

God Is Love

Ben Collins | John 17:1–5, 17:20–26 | 07/21/2019 What is love? Certainly, love is something you feel. Love is also something you do. But is love someone you know? The Bible says that “God IS love” (1 John 4:8, 16). What then can we learn about love from God? Everything.  

God is Holy

Tim Theule | Isaiah 6:1-8 | 07/14/2019  We continue our summer series, 'The God You Can Know' with a look at 'God is Holy.'

Gospel Shadows in Free Solo

Tim Theule | Psalm 121:1-8 | 07/07/2019 We tell stories because we are created in the image of a storytelling God.  All the stories we tell in the movies we enjoy echo and reflect God's BIG story.  That's the premise of our annual series, Reel Grace: Gospel Shadows in Today's Movies.  This year we kick things off with the academy award winning documentary 'Free Solo.'

God is Sovereign

Ken Peet | Isaiah 46:1-13 | 06/30/2019 We continue this Sunday with our summer series, “The God You Can Know” as we look this week to see that God is Sovereign.

God is All-Knowing

Ben Collins | Isaiah 40: 1-15 | 06/23/2019 Who would be a great next hire for your company? What is the furthest continuous flight of a monarch butterfly? When will Jesus return to establish his Kingdom? How many breaths do you have left in your life? Why turbulence? God knows the answer to all these questions and many many more. This week, we look at how the God you can know is All-Knowing.

God Is Unchanging

Tim Theule | James 1:12-18 | 6/16/2019 This summer we are climbing the mountains of God together as we contemplate His attributes. This week we consider 'God is Unchanging.

God Is Eternal

Tim Theule | Psalm 90:1-17 | 06/09/2019 A.W. Tozer said 'What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.'  And so across this summer 2019, we consider 10 attributes of God in a series we've titled 'The God We Can Know.'  We kick off our series with 'God is Eternal.' 

What Do Good Works Do - Celebrate Grace 2019

Tim Theule | Titus 3:1-15 | 06/02/2019 We conclude our 'What is the Church For?' study of the book of Titus with a consideration of the three references to 'good works' in Titus 3. What do 'good works' do anyway?