Posted: 15 Mar, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” -Galatians 5:1 Download
Read More...Posted: 08 Mar, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
How do people fall away from the faith? What is it about beliefs other than the truth that is so appealing? And how can we as Christians watch ourselves to keep from veering off course? Download Handout
Read More...Posted: 28 Feb, 2015 | Author: Troy Roberts
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you […]
Read More...Posted: 21 Feb, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message we take a look at Galatians 3:15-25 and also at a bigger picture of the book. How does God really see you. When you sin, do you fall out of His grace? Is God always disappointed in you? We understand that we come to God by His mercy and grace, but it is […]
Read More...Posted: 01 Feb, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
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Read More...Posted: 25 Jan, 2015 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
In the second message of the Gospel of Grace series, we take a look at a dilemma which Paul faced during the writing of the book of Galatians. The message he was preaching was being contested by the message of the Judaizers. The Judaizers were preaching a message of salvation through the law and Paul was preaching the message of salvation through grace […]
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: 11 Jan, 2015 | Author: John Olivas
Life’s a little messy. Even so, God’s grace is there for us. We all have success and failures and we need to keep reaching out to God and finding His grace in the midst of the struggle. Download
Read More...Posted: 04 Jan, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
To experience genuine love and deep relationships we have to make some tough choices in our own lives. As hard as that is, those decisions we make to be patient, humble, protective, trusting, and hopeful produce a love that is tough enough to last. Download Handout PDF
Read More...Posted: 28 Dec, 2014 | Author: John Houser
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Download
Read More...Posted: 14 Dec, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” NIV Download
Read More...Posted: 07 Dec, 2014 | Author: Dove Cranson
All that we do tends to be influence by what others think of us. How can we shift our paradigm so that what really matters is what God thinks? Download
Read More...Posted: 30 Nov, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Do you ever feel like there is something inside you that wants to control you and steer you down a bad path? That’s what the Bible calls the flesh, and it competes with every choice we make. It’s on ongoing struggle, but the Bible tells us how we can win out over the flesh. […]
Read More...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: 02 Nov, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus prayed for several things right before He was arrested. In this message we look to see what was on His heart, and how that relates to each of us as we strive to follow His will for our lives. Download
Read More...Posted: 08 Mar, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” -2 Corinthians 9:7 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: 31 Mar, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. (NIV11) God, even at his hypothetical simplest level of thinking, is smarter than Albert Einstein at his peak. This is important to understand when it comes to our pursuit of advice. When [ ]
Read More...Posted: 07 Apr, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Our culture is saying all kinds of things about gender and sexuality. This brings up lots of questions. Is gender just an arbitrary designation in our lives? Is it something that God intended? Does God want men and women to be different? Does God have different roles for us each to play? If we are […]
Read More...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 […]
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: 09 Jun, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Money is a great resource, but a poor master. What are the 7 purposes for the money with which God has entrusted us?
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: 23 Jun, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Although many people have blamed religion for the oppression of women, the Bible has always placed an amazingly high value on women’s worth. From the very beginning, Scriptures say that both men and women were created in the image of God. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments the Bible directs men to honor women […]
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.
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