If it's true that the church in America is in decline, what would it take to reverse that trend? You could be part its reversal. The question is: In what stage do you find yourself in terms of being engaged with a local church?
Following Jesus is complicated. We all need help figuring it out and sticking with it. So how do we do that?
It's easy to get in a hurry but harder to get out. If we're going to resist the temptation to rush in life, we must be proactive. Today we reveal one practical way to keep hurry from taking over.
One of the biggest weapons against the hurry that tries to invade our lives is the word "no." We, however, have a tendency to be "yes" machines. Let's discover how to effectively say "no" and keep hurry at a distance.
We're all busy. And most of us would say we're busy with good things. But if we're not careful, our busy lives can become hurried lives. When that happens, we suffer and the people around us often get our worst.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. So then what must Jesus followers believe about the Bible?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. With that in mind, what is the fundamental purpose of the church?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. With that in mind, what is the fundamental purpose of the church?
As we take a break today from our in-person service, be inspired by this incredible conversation with author, speaker, professor, & podcaster John Dickson. It's a perfect supplement to our current series, The Fundamental List.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. So why did someone have to die? What was the point?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. So why doesn't God do something about injustice in our world? And can God really be trusted?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. Today, we'll look at another essential: How did Jesus define sin?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. Today, we explore another essential: What was the purpose of Jesus' activity on earth?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. Let's look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
We sing together. We take Communion. We baptize people. But why??? Discover the why behind these important parts of the Christian life.
We sing together. We take Communion. We baptize people. But why??? Discover the why behind these important parts of the Christian life.
We sing together. We take Communion. We baptize people. But why??? Discover the why behind these important parts of the Christian life.
What do we do when life and circumstances we can't control bring us to a breaking point? Find out in the conclusion of our series, Bend Don't Break.
We are being distracted to death. But we don't have to be. Jesus reminds us that we always have a choice and can choose what is better in order to live a life full of joy, peace, and love.
Feeling overwhelmed? Feel like life is running you rather than you running your life? Jesus gives us an invitation to give us our lives back.
Disagreement is unavoidable, but division is a choice. So how can we disagree politically and love unconditionally? That's a great question.
When it comes to potentially polarizing topics, like politics, what should be most important to us?
Does Easter really matter? What does it even mean for your life?
Forgiving someone before they ask for it isn't easy, but it's exactly what God did for us.
The church is God's agent of transformation for the world, and the church is your opportunity to take part in that transformation. Is it time to take the step from being just a consumer at the local church to being involved?
Happy couples decide they owe each other everything but are owed nothing in return. But that requires effort.
As long as you think your spouse owes you, your marriage will be all about keeping score. That destroys intimacy. That destroys love. But what are we supposed to do about our hopes, dreams, and desires?
A great marriage doesn't happen by accident. It requires care and regular maintenance. But sometimes we don't want to make the effort. As long as it's not broken, do we really need to talk about it?
A great marriage doesn't happen by accident. It requires care and regular maintenance. But sometimes we don't want to make the effort. As long as it's not broken, do we really need to talk about it?
Welcome to the Super Showdown - where Competitive Preaching meets Whose Line Is It Anyway! Each person is given 5 minutes to preach on a random bible verse, incorporating spontaneous key phrases, delivering a bottom line and a next step.
We should fear the consequences of closing our hands more than the consequences of losing what's in them. So how do we live open-handed?
Our behavior will eventually reflect the condition of our hearts. So is your heart worth reflecting? If not, there might be work to do.
The more you choose to surrender to God, the more he will lead you to peace with yourself. But surrendering isn't very easy. So how do you choose to surrender?
Originally, "baptism" was not a religious concept. Yet over time, baptism has become an exclusively religious idea. In this message, we'll unpack baptism, from its birth with John the Baptist to its modern equivalent.
Whether you believe, struggle to believe, or just can't believe it, the Christmas story shows us that God is still accomplishing his purpose in our world.
One reason for the season is to remove our excuses for moving away from people unlike us.
A big reason Jesus came was to demonstrate what God is like.
God blessed the world with a different kind of King who came to establish a different kind of kingdom.
We took a Sunday off from in-person services due to winter weather & got together online! What are you anticipating this Christmas season?
Be Rich is our opportunity to remind our communities that everyone matters to God, whether God matters to them or not. During week two of Be Rich, we've invited our friend Libby Owens from the St. Joseph PRC to join us.
Be Rich is our opportunity to remind our communities that everyone matters to God, whether God matters to them or not.
With God, people come before commandments, & relationships always precede the rules. Have you ever wondered if God's love for you was contingent upon your obedience to the rules? In today's message, we'll explore the answer to that question together.
Jesus offered the most just system possible in an unjust world.
The belief that "good people go to heaven" sound nice on the surface. But it doesn't make any sense. In this video, Ben discusses who goes to heaven, and how to ensure you get there yourself.
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