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Marriage and Divorce – A Higher Calling 7

Marriage and Divorce – A Higher Calling 7

Posted: 30 Oct, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

Marriage is intended to be a beautiful life-long relationship. Unfortunately things don’t always go as God desires in our broken world. In this message we look at what the Bible teaches on divorce and remarriage from 1 Corinthians 7 and from the teachings of Jesus. Download Main Handout / Supplemental Reference on Divorce See also: Pizza Seminar: What the […]

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You’ve Got a Good Thing

You’ve Got a Good Thing

Posted: 04 Sep, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

The people in the days of Hosea were so mesmerized by their sins of drunkenness and prostitution, that God said they were being robbed of their brains. They weren’t thinking clearly, and because of that they chose their vices over God. We should ask ourselves if we have any similar destructive behaviors, and we should think […]

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God’s Deep Love

God’s Deep Love

Posted: 31 Jul, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

God has always loved people. People are the pinnacle of creation! We might think that we are too messed up for God to love us, but there are countless examples of God loving really messed up people. Throughout all of scripture, we see God trying to win the hearts of broken people. And we see […]

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Destroying Your Robot God

Destroying Your Robot God

Posted: 17 Jul, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

To have a meaningful relationship with God, we must not see Him as an emotionless robot—always the same: passionless, uncaring, and unaffected by what He sees and experiences. We must see Him as a being who experiences joy and grief, pleasure and displeasure, intense love and extreme jealousy. Download Handout

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Sharing Life at the Corner

Sharing Life at the Corner

Posted: 19 Jun, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson

Is your spiritual life a religious practice or a relationship with God? In this message pastor Dove helps us reflect on our past and look ahead into our futures so that we can experience the full life in Christ that our souls long for. Download Handout

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Relationships Matter

Relationships Matter

Posted: 22 May, 2016 | Author: Tom Schwieger

God values relationships! One of the greatest themes throughout the New Testament is the command to love others. In this message, Tom Schwieger talks about the importance of having meaningful relationships with five different groups of people: Lifers, Laborers, Leaders, Learners, and the Lost. God uses each of these types of relationships to impact us, […]

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Working the Mission

Working the Mission

Posted: 01 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

In this message, Steve talks about how being involved in the church is a strategic part of our mission to advance God’s Kingdom. Church was never intended to be an event, but the church is Christ’s body, in a brotherhood expressed practically in deep and meaningful local relationships, and on mission like a spiritual army. Serving in […]

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Dove Cranson's Testimony

Dove Cranson's Testimony

Posted: 19 Sep, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson

Dove Cranson, our new soon-to-be pastor, shares his powerful testimony—all the while teaching lessons of influence, love, and relationship along the way.   Download

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Knowing Jesus: Unity

Knowing Jesus: Unity

Posted: 25 Jul, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson

God calls the church to unity—an unconditional, tightly-bound unity. So what do we do when we meet people who we don’t naturally get along with? How does God call his saints to respond when faced with a difficult relationship? “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” […]

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Knowing Jesus: The Path to Greatness

Knowing Jesus: The Path to Greatness

Posted: 23 May, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient […]

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Galatians: Grace Trumps Obedience

Galatians: Grace Trumps Obedience

Posted: 21 Feb, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson

In this message we take a look at Galatians 3:15-25 and also at a bigger picture of the book. How does God really see you. When you sin, do you fall out of His grace? Is God always disappointed in you? We understand that we come to God by His mercy and grace, but it is […]

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Tough Love

Tough Love

Posted: 04 Jan, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson

To experience genuine love and deep relationships we have to make some tough choices in our own lives. As hard as that is, those decisions we make to be patient, humble, protective, trusting, and hopeful produce a love that is tough enough to last.   Download Handout PDF

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Easily Pleased Stars, Apples, and Frownies

Easily Pleased Stars, Apples, and Frownies

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 […]

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Telling People about Jesus - Questions, Excuses, and Fears

Telling People about Jesus - Questions, Excuses, and Fears

Posted: 23 Sep, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we share the good news of forgiveness and relationship with Jesus?

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Be Loved

Be Loved

Posted: 23 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Did you know the most amazing being in the entire universe loves you?  Did you know He wants you to experience His love?

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Forged in the Fire

Forged in the Fire

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.

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Receiving Grace

Receiving Grace

Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.

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Superman Shepherd King

Superman Shepherd King

Posted: 22 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

A better question than asking, “Who is Jesus to you?” is “Who is Jesus?”

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Playing in the Darkness

Playing in the Darkness

Posted: 19 Jan, 2020 | Author: John Houser

How can understand the love of God and our intrinsic worth such that we can stand confident even when our sense of value is shaken by shame?

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Loving Well: Addressing Offenses

Loving Well: Addressing Offenses

Posted: 20 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

This message looks at Jesus’ instructions on how to address offenses in a healthy way.

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Loving Well: Expectations and Agreements

Loving Well: Expectations and Agreements

Posted: 01 Dec, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Seeking to grow in love, this message discusses how expectations can be transformed into healthy agreements.

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Timeless Relational Wisdom: 1

Timeless Relational Wisdom: 1

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.

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Timeless Relational Wisdom: 2

Timeless Relational Wisdom: 2

Posted: 17 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson and Dove Cranson

In this message, Dove and Steve highlight some timeless relational wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Part 2.

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New Life with Christ 2 - The Good News that Brings New Life

New Life with Christ 2 - The Good News that Brings New Life

Posted: 15 Nov, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus has come to set us free and restore our place in the story that God is writing.  Who’s in?

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New Life with Christ 4 - The Power of God in Me

New Life with Christ 4 - The Power of God in Me

Posted: 29 Nov, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson

The good news of Jesus is a joyful gift to receive.  It is also a joy filled gift to share. 

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New Life with Christ 5 - God the Magnificent Reveals Himself

New Life with Christ 5 - God the Magnificent Reveals Himself

Posted: 03 Jan, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus Christ the Son of God is the supreme authority above all.  Why would he come and give His life to bring our peace?

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New Life with Christ 7 - Walking with God

New Life with Christ 7 - Walking with God

Posted: 17 Jan, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Walking with God is a vibrant, life changing journey with God Almighty.  It is an ongoing relationship into a deeper knowing.  We are each invited in.

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New Life with Christ 11 - Praying for Each Other

New Life with Christ 11 - Praying for Each Other

Posted: 21 Feb, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Prayer is the entrance into the stream of God’s movement on earth.  Prayer is powerful. It matters.

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New Life with Christ 12 - Knit Together

New Life with Christ 12 - Knit Together

Posted: 28 Feb, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

God's plan for his people is that they would have a special love for one another with a deep devotion and commitment. 

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Life-Giving Apologies

Life-Giving Apologies

Posted: 18 Jul, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Life-giving relationships require life-giving conflict resolution. Learn how to apologize meaningfully to breathe life into your brokenness!

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