Search Results for: relationship with god

Posted: 09 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” NIV

Posted: 16 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

We can follow God in faith, trusting that the God of Esther and Mordecai is completely worthy of our trust.

Posted: 06 Aug, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

When the heat of life is sweltering and almost crushing us, how do we find strength in God?

Posted: 13 Aug, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Ephesians 2:4-5 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, ⁵ made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved. NIV

Posted: 20 Aug, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

If God loves sinners, what does he think of sinners who have been justified?

Posted: 27 Aug, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

God loves us like his sons--even as his favorites!

Posted: 10 Sep, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Posted: 17 Sep, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. NIV

Posted: 24 Sep, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? NIV

Posted: 01 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

If God sat down with you over coffee, would he say anything besides that he loves you?

Posted: 08 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

God's love is wonderful [difficult to understand, incomprehensible]. To feel it we must yield to our right to complete understanding.

Posted: 15 Oct, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson

Loving others encapsulates much of what God wants from us. How can do all that we do in love? What does it look like to please others in a healthy way?

Posted: 22 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

If God asked you, "Why should I let you into heaven?" how would you answer?

Posted: 29 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

By understanding God's love for us and his hatred of sin, we can have a fuller understanding of the depths of the good news of Jesus.

Posted: 05 Nov, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Last week we looked at what God is like. Now we need to ask, what are people like? How do we measure up?

Posted: 12 Nov, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Looking at God's intense hatred of sin, we realize we are in a quandry, eventhough God loves us! Thankfully, Jesus is the answer!

Posted: 03 Dec, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

To see God do amazing things, we need God's amazing help!

Posted: 24 Dec, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus is a hopeful ray of light in a dark and broken world.

Posted: 31 Dec, 2023 | Author: Josh Triggs

We often long for independence, but God has made us so we are more fulfilled and supported when we work together. We need each other! 

Posted: 14 Jan, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

When God calls you into a “From now on moment,” step into it.

Posted: 04 Feb, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

What is the mission of God's church family?

Posted: 11 Feb, 2024 | Author: Dove Cranson

We should guard our hearts against getting hard, not guard our hearts by hardening them.

Posted: 18 Feb, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

State of the Church address: Vision and Finances

Posted: 10 Mar, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

To grow in Christ we must be rooted in the salvation from sin and into a new life.

Posted: 17 Mar, 2024 | Author: Dove Cranson

Guilt is not a place we are supposed to live in, stay in, or wallow in. Christ came to set us free! 

Posted: 05 May, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

God has not left us alone in the world. His Holy Spirit lives in us and daily ministers to our needs.

Posted: 12 May, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

In many respects, the Christian life is a life of testing. We can expect trials because God, through adverse situations, takes out of our lives things that are not pleasing to Him.