Posted: 30 Aug, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this final part of the Knowing Jesus sermon series, Steve takes a look at three things that stop us as a church from working together as a team: sin and selfishness that entangles and disqualifies, failure to work as a team and to see what is small as being part of something bit, and indifference […]
Read More...Posted: 16 Aug, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Pastor Steve speaks about the life of Paul and draws out some important lessons we can learn from his life. “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9 Download Handout: […]
Read More...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.” […]
Read More...Posted: 05 Jul, 2015 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
In this next section of Philippians 3, we take a look at these verses: “If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a […]
Read More...Posted: 19 May, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Sometimes we are aware that even with our best planning we are not in control. Sometimes life does not go at all according to our expectations. We may even wonder where God is when life seems out of control and different than we wanted. In this message Dove looks at the remarkable example of Mary, […]
Read More...Posted: 26 May, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Money can accomplish a lot. It can affect our status, provide us with an education, and make life more comfortable. One danger that we can face is that we may start to look to money to provide us with the things we want out of life instead of looking to God. For us to be […]
Read More...Posted: 02 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Because God is our provided and He is our hope to have all our needs met (see last week’s message), we can be content with where we are in life. This message looks at the core of how to manage our finances with a trust in God who is a good giver and according to […]
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: 14 Jul, 2019 | Author: JM
Guest speaker JM describes how every person can live a productive life of faith.
Read More...Posted: 18 Aug, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message we learn lessons from Jehoshaphat on we can find life when we are facing trials that suck the life right out of us.
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: 25 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Sometimes life is impossible and overwhelming. Because God is with us, those times can refine us like gold into something beautiful.
Read More...Posted: 10 Nov, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
In the midst of the heartache of life, we are loved by a God who gives us a living hope. And for that, we can give thanks.
Read More...Posted: 02 Feb, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
In in times of struggle, it helps us to take heart when we remember the power, sovereignty, and compassion of God.
Read More...Posted: 03 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Darkness will be vanquished by light, we will leave suffering behind as we begin a new life, and God will eternally embrace us in love.
Read More...Posted: 08 Nov, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
All of the life we find in God starts with the gospel. The gospel is not just the get-out-of-jail-free card or the ticket to eternal life. Rather, it is a beginning point. A new connection with God. A seed that grows.
Read More...Posted: 01 Nov, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
We can give and receive a blessing with the persecuted church around the world.
Read More...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.
Read More...Posted: 13 Dec, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
What you believe may be one of the most powerful influence in your life.
Read More...Posted: 10 Jan, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
God is our AWESOME hero who has given life to dead things!
Read More...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.
Read More...Posted: 24 Jan, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
One of the ways we respond to God's love is that we love him back. Practically, we do this by giving him our lives.
Read More...Posted: 14 Mar, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
The new life in Christ is "with him," "in him," "as him," and "for him." It's all about King Jesus!
Read More...Posted: 04 Apr, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson
For those who are willing to believe, the truth of life after death is evidenced in the past, the present, and the future.
Read More...Posted: 23 May, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
Every year nearly two million people google "What is the Bible?"
Read More...Posted: 30 May, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson and John Meyer
In the midst of loss, God's love for us shines out as we love each other and choose to listen to His voice.
Read More...Posted: 06 Jun, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message we will look at the question: Who is Jesus?
Read More...Posted: 18 Jul, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
Life-giving relationships require life-giving conflict resolution. Learn how to apologize meaningfully to breathe life into your brokenness!
Read More...Posted: 12 Sep, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
We experience life, not just by believing in Jesus, but by living the life he calls us into.
Read More...Posted: 14 Mar, 2011 | Author: Steve Nelson
Community Parenting Seminar given at the Rio Church in 2011
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