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.” […]
Read More...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: 22 Mar, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
“You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” – Galatians 5:13 As Christians, we know that we are free, but also that we can’t just do whatever we want. We still have a set of rules that we […]
Read More...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
Read More...Posted: 08 Mar, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” -2 Corinthians 9:7 Download Handout
Read More...Posted: 24 Mar, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
We were each made for greatness. We were created to do great things, to bring good into this world. Sometimes, aware of this truth, I can shrink back and feel inadequate, overwhelmed, and then do nothing. Or sometimes I can overextend myself try to do too much and then become dry and empty and realize [ ]
Read More...Posted: 07 Apr, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Our culture is saying all kinds of things about gender and sexuality. This brings up lots of questions. Is gender just an arbitrary designation in our lives? Is it something that God intended? Does God want men and women to be different? Does God have different roles for us each to play? If we are […]
Read More...Posted: 05 May, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
How do we contend for our faith in the light of opposition against us?
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: 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?
Read More...Posted: 16 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
God has given us all that we have and He allows us to honor Him by giving some back. And He blesses us in the process.
Read More...Posted: 22 Sep, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Did you know God delights in his children? When we realize how He delights in us it can transform our lives.
Read More...Posted: 13 Oct, 2019 | Author: Eric Roberts
You are loved by the creator of the universe! When life is rough, he wants to hear from you and he is listening.
Read More...Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.
Read More...Posted: 10 Nov, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
In the midst of the heartache of life, we are loved by a God who gives us a living hope. And for that, we can give thanks.
Read More...Posted: 17 Nov, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Just as God offers us forgiveness through Christ, we too can find God’s strength to forgive others.
Read More...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?
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: 02 Feb, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
In in times of struggle, it helps us to take heart when we remember the power, sovereignty, and compassion of God.
Read More...Posted: 03 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Darkness will be vanquished by light, we will leave suffering behind as we begin a new life, and God will eternally embrace us in love.
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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 06 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Two prophets. Two Commissions. Two responses. The lessons of Amos and Jonah give us insight into a dual response of love and duty that will help us overcome the reluctance we have with our own commission.
Read More...Posted: 10 Jan, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
God is our AWESOME hero who has given life to dead things!
Read More...Posted: 24 Jan, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
One of the ways we respond to God's love is that we love him back. Practically, we do this by giving him our lives.
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