Search Results for: relationship

Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.

Posted: 22 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

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

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?

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. 

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?

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.

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.

Posted: 17 Oct, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Like David we can cultivate a dynamic relationship with God that becomes a life-giving source of strength and security.

Posted: 05 Dec, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

In the story of David and Bathsheba we learn that when we sin, we can find life and restoration through heart-felt repentance. 

Posted: 02 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Responding well when caught in sin sets a life-giving course in both our human relationships, and our relationship with God. 

Posted: 10 Apr, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

The key to walking in relationship with broken, sinful, and dysfunctional people, is to respond to Christ instead of to them. 

Posted: 27 Nov, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Humility and thankfulness go hand-in-hand, and together they produce JOY. 

Posted: 01 Jan, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

The good works the world needs naturally flow out of us when we are living as we were truly made to be.

Posted: 25 Jun, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

Accomplishing God’s mission for our lives is a matter of living out who He has made us to be in joyful relationship with Him. 

Posted: 07 Jan, 2024 | Author: Rob Baugh

We have an opportunity to experience a new life and an intimate relationship with Christ.

Posted: 14 Apr, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

Developing a habit of prayer is a meaningful and life-giving part of our relationship with God.

Posted: 10 Dec, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

Because God is with us, we can have a relationship, even a meaningfully emotional relationship, with God!

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. 

Posted: 03 Jun, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson

In our nature it is extremely easy to make assumption and accusations about others.  However, when we withhold judgment and believe the best about others, we are able to truly get to know them and develop a deep relationship.  This message looks at how to stay out of judgment and respect others even when they […]

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 […]

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.” […]

Posted: 26 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Understanding the love story of the kings helps us guard our most precious and life-giving relationship!

Posted: 03 Jun, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV Is that the kind of love you desire? Sometimes instead of being “protected,” we get hurt by those we love. “Trust” is something that we value, but once that trust gets violated, it is hard to get it back. As long as […]

Posted: 01 Apr, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus came into this world to restore our connection to God: A connection one day in a restored world and a connection now through His life in us.  Christ died and was resurrected, to overcome death that we might live forever, and that we might experience his life now.  There is more beyond just this […]

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?

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.

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.

Posted: 07 May, 2023 | Author: Kathleen Nelson

"What Is a Biblical Woman" is a bag lunch seminar given at Living Hope Church in Rochester, MN.

Posted: 23 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

The gospel is the CURE to our darkness, sin, and deep loneliness. When these needs are met, we are free to live exciting and powerful new lives!

Posted: 03 Sep, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

We endlessly question God's love for us, but how well are we loving?