Search Results for: rest

Posted: 06 Jan, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.  When we put our faith in Christ, we become God’s people and citizens of his kingdom. We no longer pledge our allegiance to this world, but to God. As the verse says, […]

Posted: 21 Oct, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble. Proverbs 4:18-19 ESV In our early 20s, a friend and I explored Spring Cave in northwestern Colorado. Within a […]

Posted: 26 Aug, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

1 Peter 4:1-2 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. NIV11 Sometimes suffering is […]

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: 21 May, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

We think of the account of the woman caught in the act of adultery as a beautiful story of grace and forgiveness. And it is. At least for one person. But not everyone received life from Jesus. The religionists (the Pharisees and teachers of the law) walked away from life. They were more concerned about […]

Posted: 26 Feb, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

We should never be surprised when we find ourselves discouraged or even despondent. After all, we live in terrible times. Yet God offers hope in the midst of our trials. Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” We can find life from God even […]

Posted: 01 Jan, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

The greatest disciples throughout history, from Jesus’ Twelve all the way to modern-day martyrs, have something in common. They don’t care. They don’t care about what others think, about their own personal gain, or even about their own lives. This one commonly held attribute allows them to live with abandon and care about the things […]

Posted: 25 Dec, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

When a child turns his back on his parents, what gift should he give his father for Christmas? A tie? A shirt? Many of us will relate to this story from Steve’s childhood and may even see some of the same tendencies in our relationships with God. May this message help bring restoration with our […]

Posted: 16 Oct, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can the church be a hospital for broken and sinful people and also hope to have a standard of behavior that reflects our higher calling? Is it possible to be loving and compassionate and yet draw a line in the sand and say that certain behaviors are not acceptable among God’s people? In this […]

Posted: 30 Jun, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

The Bible is full of amazing teachings about God’s love for people and His relentless pursuit of their hearts. In the culmination of His plan, He gave His special son to die on the cross so that our sins could be paid for. It’s an amazing story, but only if it is true. There are […]

Posted: 18 Apr, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson

As Christians, we often tend to be skeptical when something amazing happens. We are quick to label these things as coincidence and slow to attribute them to God. But skepticism is good, right? After all, just because you got over your cold doesn’t mean that God has miraculously healed you, right? Well, maybe. But what […]

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 [ ]

Posted: 14 Apr, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus did not intend for us to be laden by the weight of unattainable perfection. Instead, he wanted to give us rest for our souls.

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 […]

Posted: 11 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

We have a faithful God who is always trustworthy! May we grow to trust Him more and 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?

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: 22 Aug, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus has overcome the fear of death.

Posted: 21 Nov, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

God is a God of power and we can rest in his knowing that he is at work in us, and in believing that he is in control and will make all things right. 

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: 09 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Confession and repentance are not bad. Rather, they restore Joy! This study through Psalm 32 will help us remember this life-giving principle.

Posted: 16 Jan, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Before we can walk, we must sit in the finished work of Christ!

In this sermon, Dove begins our series called "Sit Walk Stand." It is a study through the book of Ephesians which is complimented by the book "Sit Walk Stand" by Watchman Nee. 

Posted: 30 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

God's incomparably great power is available for us, but we must come to the end of ourselves and trust in him.

Posted: 01 May, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Putting on the armor of God is not hard or mysterious. It is resting in what Christ has done for us and living accordingly.

Posted: 04 Sep, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

There is an open invitation from Jesus to come to him and rest by learning his humble ways, connecting to him, and finding rest for our souls.

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: 28 May, 2023 | Author: John Houser

How can I live the Christian life as me, with all of my weaknesses, doubts, and propensities? How can I experience God in a genuine and authentic way?

Posted: 06 Feb, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Those who have faith in him are examples of the wealth of his mercy, grace, and kindness for all future ages. 

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?