Posted: 23 Nov, 2014 | Author: Troy Roberts
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among […]
Read More...Posted: 09 Nov, 2014 | Author: Tom Schwieger
“If God would grant us the vision, the word sacrifice would disappear from our lips and thoughts; we would hate the things that seem now so dear to us; our lives would suddenly be too short, we would despise time-robbing distractions and charge the enemy with all our energies in the name of Christ.” – Nate […]
Read More...Posted: 01 Sep, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
Divorce affects us all. Some of us may have been through it ourselves, or we may have come out of broken families. People in our church have been divorced and we all have friends and acquaintances who have been affected by it. So what does the Bible say? Is it ever permitted? Is remarriage allowed? […]
Read More...Posted: 29 Jul, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
Are all religions the same? Do all roads lead to heaven?
Read More...Posted: 28 Jul, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
When we allow God to change our beliefs, aligning them with the truth, it transforms our thoughts, attitudes, and emotions, bringing peace and vitality.
Read More...Posted: 10 Mar, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Through Christ, we can find joy, strength, and comfort in the midst of life’s peaks and valleys.
Read More...Posted: 08 Sep, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
You have permission to delight, not only in the gifts of God but in the fullness which is in the Giver.
Read More...Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.
Read More...Posted: 01 Mar, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
God’s Word is not everything that I want to hear from God, but it is enough to meet my deepest needs.
Read More...Posted: 06 Mar, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson
God has done amazing things for us and in us, and now he wants to do things through us. It is time to walk!
Read More...Posted: 04 Dec, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson
Matthew 6:33 [Jesus said,] “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” NIV
Read More...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
Read More...Posted: 17 Mar, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Galatians 4:19 My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you… 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate [reflect/behold] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Is […]
Read More...Posted: 20 Jan, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Have you ever felt lonely, even with people around, and thought something must be wrong with you? On the other hand, have you ever been in complete solitude and didn’t feel lonely at all but refreshed? What is up with that? Did God intend for us to be connected to people or did God intend […]
Read More...Posted: 20 Jan, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
John 12:24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. In 2004, a college student came up with the idea to steal a book of Audubon’s bird illustrations from his school library. It […]
Read More...Posted: 25 Nov, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
Hebrews 5:12-14 …Though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the […]
Read More...Posted: 24 Nov, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
This message looks at the fear and anxiety that can be in all of our lives at times. It describes the process turning towards trust in an amazing and loving God. This process involves realizing the anxiety, giving it to God in honest, worshipful prayer, asking God for what we need and then trusting in […]
Read More...Posted: 22 Nov, 2018 | Author: John Houser
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. NIV Hebrews 11:6 offers a two-part solution to help us take steps toward faith and growth. Faith is rooted in our belief that God exists […]
Read More...Posted: 07 Oct, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness.” We are constantly and unconditionally loved by God. But, the things we do are not always pleasing to God. What pleases God? He is not withholding his pleasure until we reach perfection. […]
Read More...Posted: 26 Aug, 2018 | Author: Bruce Bradford
What is it that makes us happy? Money? Success at work? Being popular? Nice house? Nice car? Are those things really it? God wants us to know that there is more in life! We can find true and deep joy! Download
Read More...Posted: 29 Jul, 2018 | Author: Mike Kimball
We all have our own beliefs about God, and those beliefs don’t line up exactly with everyone (or maybe anyone) else. How do we view doctrine such that our beliefs about God unite us instead of tear us apart? Download PowerPoint Images
Read More...Posted: 22 Jul, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
At times, it seems like the solution to the pain of life and the path to find happiness is to change our circumstances, our bodies, our habits, our relationships, our jobs, our pastimes, or at least change something. This message shows the potential to thrive wherever we are at in life—enjoying thankfulness for the little […]
Read More...Posted: 01 Jul, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
Love is complicated. Sometimes people can be so rude, mean, or insensitive! Yet understanding people’s back stories, helps make sense of why they do what they do. When grasp our own shortcomings, it helps us be sympathetic, because our struggles are not really all that different. Download Handout: With blanks / Without blanks Video from message: Chick-fil-A: Every […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...Posted: 20 May, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
The nature of relationships is that to keep moving forward we have to overcome the past. In this message Dove explains how all regret from the past can be overcome by forgiveness. God is a gracious God of forgiveness. When we feel God’s voice (not the voice of condemnation) kindly leading us into a place […]
Read More...Posted: 22 Apr, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
Just as El Paso brings blinding dust storms, we all walk through trials and “spiritual storms” in our lives. How can we stay anchored to God through those times? Download Handout
Read More...Posted: 08 Apr, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
Psalms 16:5-6 Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. NIV84 It is important for us, as a church, to be thankful for the special things God has given us, and […]
Read More...Posted: 28 Jan, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus’ heart is that all the world would hear His message of hope and grace. Our call is to spread this message. We don’t need to feel guilty about how we’ve failed at this in the past, but it would be good to think about how we can take steps down this path so that […]
Read More...Posted: 14 Jan, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
We are all good about praying when we are desperate. Can we bring that desperation back into everyday life? When we don’t know what to do, God is there for us! Download Handout: With blanks / Without blanks For further study: Prayer reference sheet
Read More...Posted: 31 Dec, 2017 | Author: Mike Kimball
What is the goal? Answering this question is not always easy, but we need to be able to ask and answer that question as it helps us focus on the things that truly matter in life. Download
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