Posted: 16 Dec, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit through which we can fight the spiritual battles we face daily. Memorization is a practical way to sharpen our swords! In this message, Steve shares some practical tips that make memorization easy and effective. Download Handout: With blanks / Without blanks
Read More...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 […]
Read More...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...Posted: 23 Sep, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
Proverbs 23:19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path. NIV11 Once, when I was a kid, my family went to church at a drive-in theater. My dad pulled up, put the speaker on his partially rolled-down window, and we quietly sat through the service. We were on vacation […]
Read More...Posted: 09 Sep, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
We are called to love one another. What does loving one another look like? How is it possible to really experience love? In this message Dove attempts to answer those questions, finding that we can love each other because we have been loved by God through Jesus Christ. As we have received, so can we […]
Read More...Posted: 06 May, 2018 | Author: Dove Cranson
Sometimes the big unanswered questions keep us from feeling confident in our lives. Some of the many questions we have can include: How can I share my faith, when I don’t know very much? Why did this bad thing happen to this person? What is going to happen in the future? As limited human beings […]
Read More...Posted: 11 Mar, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
Romans 5:9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! NIV Romans 5 talks about how we used to be and how we are, and it addresses the kind of treatment we can expect from God. We used to be ungodly. We […]
Read More...Posted: 07 Oct, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
Wouldn’t it be sad to have something really good and never share it with others? Having a relationship with God through Jesus is something worth sharing! Yet those conversations about our faith, although exciting, can at times be intimidating to initiate. This message shares a couple simple tools that can be used to begin conversations […]
Read More...Posted: 09 Jul, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
When Jesus walked this Earth he consistently showed love and grace and acceptance. Yet His love is much deeper than just trying to make people feel good. In fact, He spoke surprisingly harsh words to a certain group of people, the Pharisees. Why? At least in part it was because the Pharisees thought they could […]
Read More...Posted: 09 Apr, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
Have you ever thought about the Day of Judgement—when Jesus addresses the masses of people who have lived since the beginning of the world? Will He be angry and condemning? Loving and compassionate? In this imagined account of Judgment Day, Jesus pours out his heart to those he loves—a jilted lover to those who rejected […]
Read More...Posted: 26 Mar, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
A fundamental way to fix our eyes on the unseen is to be continually aware that God is with us. It is a great comfort to us in times of grief and loss when we are aware of God’s loving presence. It also gives us confidence to do things that are greater than ourselves when […]
Read More...Posted: 26 Mar, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
Dove shares his conviction that the greatest aspiration in all of life is to know God. God has sent his Son into the world to pay a price for us so that we can be with God. Anyone who desires to come to God is welcomed into His family, through Christ. In this relationship with […]
Read More...Posted: 05 Feb, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
From Super Bowl losses, to the loss of loved ones, we will all have disappointments in our lives. In this message Dove wrestles through some of the disappointments in his own life, explaining some of the anchors he has found and continues to cling to along the way. It is the journey to find God […]
Read More...Posted: 08 Jan, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
Love is the greatest power on Earth and the true nature of God. In 1 Corinthians 13 we see the beauty and excellence of love. Through Jesus we can participate in this divine life. Download Handout
Read More...Posted: 04 Dec, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson
What comes to mind when you think of authority and the submission to authority? Our own experience and cultural context have inevitably shaped that view. We probably all know examples of the abuse of authority and realize the potential to be taken advantage of. As we look deeper, we see that a loving authority is […]
Read More...Posted: 06 Nov, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson
Each of us lives in a situation that is not always easy. In fact life is often extremely challenging, and it is easy to think that if we were only in a different situation then we would be happy and fulfilled. If only I had a spouse, or if I didn’t have one but could […]
Read More...Posted: 02 Oct, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
Have you ever seen Christians sin and wondered how they could act so unchristian? And have you wondered why Jesus hasn’t changed them more? And what about in your own life? Have you ever thought that the power of God should have transformed you more? In this message, Steve explains how the power of God […]
Read More...Posted: 25 Sep, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson
In a culture where intellect and worldly wisdom is praised, God’s wisdom is often neglected or belittled. Many seem to think we have become too smart for God. In this look at 1 Corinthians chapter 2, human wisdom is contrasted with the vast mystery of God’s wisdom. The chapter lays out how God’s wisdom is […]
Read More...Posted: 28 Aug, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson
Dove uncovers in his own life and others’ how our perception of what others think of us can be so crippling. This has created a tendency to hide our shortcoming and emphasize our strengths. Failure can become debilitating. But with the unconditional love of God as our solid foundation we can walk through failure and […]
Read More...Posted: 01 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Steve talks about how being involved in the church is a strategic part of our mission to advance God’s Kingdom. Church was never intended to be an event, but the church is Christ’s body, in a brotherhood expressed practically in deep and meaningful local relationships, and on mission like a spiritual army. Serving in […]
Read More...Posted: 17 Apr, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
This is the first of a four-part series called “There is.” Our “There is” campaign is a rallying call, to not just be a group of people who meet together on Sunday mornings, but, to be one body with one faith, following one God. It is based on this verse: There is one body and one […]
Read More...Posted: 06 Mar, 2016 | Author: John Houser
In this message, John Houser talks about the importance of working through offense and conflict within the church. God wants the church to be united, and in order to do that we must be prepared to deal with the internal conflicts that will arise over time. “I have given them the glory that you gave […]
Read More...Posted: 21 Nov, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
Our human plan for reaching the world is not working. However, God has a plan to reach the world, and we know that it does work. However, in order for it to work well, we have to be doing things God way. In this message, Steve takes a look at God’s way of reaching the world—through the […]
Read More...Posted: 07 Nov, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Steve speaks about the importance of discovering God through His Word. “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. […]
Read More...Posted: 05 Sep, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
In this sermon, Dove compares the Christian life to a tree and uncovers valuable insights into how we can learn about ourselves through God’s creation. Download
Read More...Posted: 23 Aug, 2015 | Author: John Houser
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do […]
Read More...Posted: 02 May, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this intro to our new sermon series over the book of Philippians, we take a look at what it means to know Jesus—and what life looks like if you don’t know Jesus. “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able […]
Read More...Posted: 17 Jan, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
This message starts our Gospel of Grace series going through the book of Galatians. It deals with Galatians 1:1-10 where Paul talks about the importance of not straying from the truth of the gospel. Have you ever wondered if all roads lead to heaven? This message will help you find the answer! Download Handout […]
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: 23 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Did you know the most amazing being in the entire universe loves you? Did you know He wants you to experience His love?
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