Posted: 30 Jan, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
Now that we’ve wrapped our Disciple the Heart series, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of effort it takes to live a life devoted to Jesus. In this message, Steve talks about how God thinks of us. Does our performance dictate whether or not God approves of us? Can he be […]
Read More...Posted: 03 Jan, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
Each of us has our own unique path in life, but suffering is not unknown to any of us. Not only do we have past hurts, but we have a span of life looming in front of us which is undoubtedly seasoned with unknown types and intensities of grief. In this message, Steve shares some […]
Read More...Posted: 20 Dec, 2015 | Author: John Houser
Merry Christmas from the Rio! In this message John Houser speaks about the joy of giving. The more we give, the less time we spend with out stuff. And less time you spend with something, the less you love it. And the less you love the things of the world, the easier it is to love […]
Read More...Posted: 28 Nov, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
So often we make Christianity about a list of things to do or events to attend. And yet when Jesus walked the earth, he didn’t ask people to come to small group or prayer meeting. Instead he took his disciples on a journey of commitment and excitement. In this sermon, Dove speaks about how Christianity […]
Read More...Posted: 25 Oct, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this first message in our series “Disciple the Heart,” Steve talks about the importance of committing to follow Jesus—not sometimes, not halfway, but all in. “Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” —Luke 9:23 Handout Disciple the […]
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 09 Feb, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
We can face our pain and find God in it.
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: 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.
Read More...Posted: 11 Oct, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14
Posted: 18 Oct, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
May we have the faith to acknowledge our humanity AND look steadily at Christ from whom the love, hope, peace, and joy of God has come.
Read More...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?
Read More...Posted: 22 Nov, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
We must refuse to be okay with the way things are. Jesus wants to bring people into life and out of death and darkness.
Read More...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.
Read More...Posted: 20 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
A Christmas story that tenderly, yet powerfully, captures the life, purpose, and mission of Jesus.
Read More...Posted: 27 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Christ died for sins once for all-one time for all time! He was the perfect sacrificed lamb to pay the penalty of our past, present, and future sins.
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