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?
Lying to ourselves to feel good about ourselves keeps us from doing what's good for ourselves.
Relationships go better when two people engage in a certain type of competition.
No one said it was easy, but releasing someone from what they've done to you is your only way to freedom.
Nobody likes being told what to do, but when we don't want advice is often when we need it most.
Your decisions aren't just about you. They impact people closest to you as well.
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.
There are two things that reveal what’s valuable to us: priority and sacrifice. Prioritizing God in one key area, finances, & making sacrifices accordingly lead to making him the top priority in our lives.
Whether it’s sitting next to a new friend at lunch, going to a birthday party, or watching a game at someone’s house, all of us have benefited from someone inviting us to something. But there’s an invitation we can extend that may change someone’s life forever. And the opportunity to extend that invitation exists now more than ever.
In order to maximize our potential & fulfill our mission as a church, everyone should serve somewhere.
It’s easy to think we have someone figured out based on a few quick data points. But for us to see others the way God sees them, we have to trade in the narratives we create about people & instead get to know them.
We hold grudges for days, months, or sometimes years. And the longer we hold a grudge, the more it has a hold on us.
How is it that a baby born in an unremarkable village, to otherwise two unremarkable peasant parents, is adored by people all over the world 2000 years later?
Jesus came to interact with his people like no other king.
Kings don't just have believers; they have followers.
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