A Non-Denominational, Christian Church

Search Results for: ask

Showing 1 - 29 of 29
Exchanging Fear and Anxiety for Trust

Exchanging Fear and Anxiety for Trust

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...
Ellipsis

Ellipsis

Posted: 07 Oct, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. NIV11 You may have seen the famous poem “The Dash,” by Linda Ellis. It talks about how someday our tombstones will have two […]

Read More...
We Don’t Have to Hide from God

We Don’t Have to Hide from God

Posted: 30 Sep, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson

Genesis 3:8-9  Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.  But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” Jesus invites us […]

Read More...
Knowing God’s Will 4: Joyful Path of Suffering

Knowing God’s Will 4: Joyful Path of Suffering

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 […]

Read More...
The Commands of Christ 8: Prayer

The Commands of Christ 8: Prayer

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...
Goals

Goals

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

Read More...
Becoming Uncommon

Becoming Uncommon

Posted: 17 Sep, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

“Common people become uncommon standing on the promises of God.” (Dawson Trotman) Do you have the sense that you were created for uncommon purposes? Or perhaps that you have some unfulfilled potential? In reality, God has designed you with certain purposes in mind (Ephesians 2:10). What are these things? What are we supposed to be […]

Read More...
Animation 8 – Rich Young Man – Missed Reward

Animation 8 – Rich Young Man – Missed Reward

Posted: 11 Jun, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

A rich young man came to Jesus asking how to find eternal life.  He came confident in himself and in his own goodness.  The answer Jesus gave him left him walking away sad.  Despite his own accomplishments, possessions, and reputation he was lacking.  But he couldn’t bring himself to give up control and follow the […]

Read More...
Asking

Asking

Posted: 30 Apr, 2017 | Author: John Houser

Do you ever wonder how to ask God for things? Is there a certain way to ask? Should we always expect to get what we ask for? Is God bothered when we ask a lot?  This message addresses those questions and helps us understand prayer and our relationship with God. Download Handout

Read More...
Animation 2 – The Forgiven Paralytic

Animation 2 – The Forgiven Paralytic

Posted: 23 Apr, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

In the account of the paralyzed man who was brought to Jesus, we learn that Jesus wants us to come to Him for forgiveness—spiritual healing! This is one of the amazing ways we experience life from God. When we ask for and receive forgiveness, we are no longer defined by our loserness! We are freed […]

Read More...
Praying for their Faith – Seeing God at Work in China

Praying for their Faith – Seeing God at Work in China

Posted: 02 Apr, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

This message is from a morning dedicated to the upcoming mission trip to China.  Jason, who is leading the trip, explains his passion for China, his family’s experience there, and the upcoming trip.  Using the book of 2 Thessalonians as a model, Dove then leads the group in prayer as we ask God for help […]

Read More...
You’ve Got a Good Thing

You’ve Got a Good Thing

Posted: 04 Sep, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

The people in the days of Hosea were so mesmerized by their sins of drunkenness and prostitution, that God said they were being robbed of their brains. They weren’t thinking clearly, and because of that they chose their vices over God. We should ask ourselves if we have any similar destructive behaviors, and we should think […]

Read More...
Taking God Seriously

Taking God Seriously

Posted: 14 Aug, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

When the people asked God, “Do you want us to keep fasting as we’ve done for 70 years,” God responded with, “You were doing that for ME?” It’s as if he was completely unaware of or indifferent toward all their spiritual activity. It makes you wonder about the spiritual things we do. Are they really […]

Read More...
Following God into the Hard

Following God into the Hard

Posted: 29 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

It’s one thing to follow God when God asks something easy of us, but it is another thing to follow God when we have a completely different plan that we think is easier or better. To help us make good choices in these situations it is helpful to understand how we think. We need to […]

Read More...
Esther – Trusting the Grandmaster

Esther – Trusting the Grandmaster

Posted: 14 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

If you had to play a game of high-stakes chess, would you accept the advice of a grandmaster? Would you even go so far as to taking the advice of the grandmaster even when it seemed like it was going to cost you dearly? This is similar to our wrestle of faith. There are times […]

Read More...
Disciple the Heart: Enjoy

Disciple the Heart: Enjoy

Posted: 28 Nov, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson

So often we make Christianity about a list of things to do or events to attend. And yet when Jesus walked the earth, he didn’t ask people to come to small group or prayer meeting. Instead he took his disciples on a journey of commitment and excitement. In this sermon, Dove speaks about how Christianity […]

Read More...
Just Chill Out

Just Chill Out

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.

Read More...
Superman Shepherd King

Superman Shepherd King

Posted: 22 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

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

Read More...
Birds, Bugs, and Beasts

Birds, Bugs, and Beasts

Posted: 12 Jan, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

Let the nature we see every day remind us that God’s thoughts are far above ours. He knows what he is doing. We can entrust ourselves to him!

Read More...
Loving Well: Expectations and Agreements

Loving Well: Expectations and Agreements

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...
Astonishing [Yet Normal] Faith

Astonishing [Yet Normal] Faith

Posted: 04 Apr, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

In this message, we look at The Woman Who Touched Jesus’ Cloak to see how God does great things, even for people with average faith.

Read More...
Googling God - What Is the Bible?

Googling God - What Is the Bible?

Posted: 23 May, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Every year nearly two million people google "What is the Bible?"

Read More...
Googling God - Who Is Jesus?

Googling God - Who Is Jesus?

Posted: 06 Jun, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

In this message we will look at the question: Who is Jesus?

Read More...
The Visitor

The Visitor

Posted: 19 Dec, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Asking the "who" and "why" questions we'd ask any visitor gives us some important insights into Jesus as the Son of God, our Savior, and King.

Read More...
High Calling Discipleship 19: Ask, Seek, Knock

High Calling Discipleship 19: Ask, Seek, Knock

Posted: 20 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Ask. Seek. Knock. How can we trust God and keep praying when so many past prayers have felt unanswered?

Read More...
Esther - Trusting the Grandmaster (2023)

Esther - Trusting the Grandmaster (2023)

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.

Read More...
Glorious Gospel 1: What Do We Believe?

Glorious Gospel 1: What Do We Believe?

Posted: 22 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

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

Read More...
Glorious Gospel 3: What Are People Like?

Glorious Gospel 3: What Are People Like?

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?

Read More...
Showing 1 - 29 of 29