Posted: 02 May, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this intro to our new sermon series over the book of Philippians, we take a look at what it means to know Jesus—and what life looks like if you don’t know Jesus. “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able […]
Read More...Posted: 02 Nov, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus prayed for several things right before He was arrested. In this message we look to see what was on His heart, and how that relates to each of us as we strive to follow His will for our lives. Download
Read More...Posted: 14 Apr, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus did not intend for us to be laden by the weight of unattainable perfection. Instead, he wanted to give us rest for our souls.
Read More...Posted: 12 May, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Colossians 1:10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way… NIV I recently started teaching ESL to Chinese kids online. When the students do a good job, I give them five stars. When I do a good job, the parents […]
Read More...Posted: 23 Jun, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Although many people have blamed religion for the oppression of women, the Bible has always placed an amazingly high value on women’s worth. From the very beginning, Scriptures say that both men and women were created in the image of God. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments the Bible directs men to honor women […]
Read More...Posted: 07 Jul, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
If you want to be great, don’t serve. That pretty much sums it up. Jesus’ path to greatness is something completely different. Download Handout: With blanks/Without blanks
Read More...Posted: 23 Sep, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
How can we share the good news of forgiveness and relationship with Jesus?
Read More...Posted: 25 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Sometimes life is impossible and overwhelming. Because God is with us, those times can refine us like gold into something beautiful.
Read More...Posted: 11 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
We have a faithful God who is always trustworthy! May we grow to trust Him more and more.
Read More...Posted: 29 Sep, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Think of the greatest struggles of your life. You’d probably be willing to do anything to make a difference in those trials. Here is something you can do, and it just takes an hour.
Read More...Posted: 13 Oct, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Perhaps the greatest reason we don’t pray more is because we lack faith that our prayers will make a difference. To boost our prayer life, we must boost our faith.
Read More...Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.
Read More...Posted: 03 Nov, 2019 | Author: Mike Kimball
Jesus is a life giver and we want to experience life as we engage in living actively as members of the kingdom of heaven.
Read More...Posted: 08 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
We must see the Christian life as more than the attainment of eternal life. The Christian life is about the next life, but it is also about this life.
Read More...Posted: 22 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
A better question than asking, “Who is Jesus to you?” is “Who is Jesus?”
Read More...Posted: 29 Dec, 2019 | Author: Bruce Bradford
If the message of Jesus is so good, why don’t people lean in and hope it is true? Why is there so much resistance? Can we go back to the original message and find a message that once again gives hope?
Read More...Posted: 20 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
This message looks at Jesus’ instructions on how to address offenses in a healthy way.
Read More...Posted: 01 Dec, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Seeking to grow in love, this message discusses how expectations can be transformed into healthy agreements.
Read More...Posted: 09 Feb, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
We can face our pain and find God in it.
Read More...Posted: 04 Apr, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, we look at The Woman Who Touched Jesus’ Cloak to see how God does great things, even for people with average faith.
Read More...Posted: 19 Apr, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
God doesn’t just promise life in the next life after we suffer and struggle through this life. He promises life in this life as well as life in the next.
Read More...Posted: 10 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson and Dove Cranson
In this message, Dove and Steve highlight some timeless relational wisdom from the book of Proverbs.
Read More...Posted: 14 Jun, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
The good news of how Jesus paid our way into heaven is the most amazing story in the world! Whether you are a Christian or a person who is searching for hope and answers, this message is sure to encourage you and touch your soul.
Read More...Posted: 28 Jun, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus spoke enough about Hell to make us all a bit squeamish. However, Hell sets the background for an incredible story of hope, life, and redemption.
Read More...Posted: 02 Aug, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
God forgave some of the nastiest people in the Bible. The compassion, mercy, and grace of God reach far even to the depths of our own sin.
Read More...Posted: 09 Aug, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
The story of the Woman at the Well gives great insights as to how to winsomely connect people to our life-giving God.
Read More...Posted: 23 Aug, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Matthew 11:19 [Jesus said,] “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” (Parallel: Luke 7:34)
Read More...Posted: 30 Aug, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
Jesus sets us free from sin by transforming us from the inside out.
Read More...Posted: 27 Sep, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
How did Jesus view the Bible?
Read More...Posted: 04 Oct, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
This dark and decaying world needs you, as a vessel of God, to be an influence of salt and light.
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