Jesus ignored certain religious protocols. He claimed to have authority to forgive sin. He was uncomfortably comfortable with unrepentant sinners. In this message, we hear about three encounters that showed Jesus came to reverse the order of things. March 6, 2022

We often read the Bible for application, inspiration, or direction. However, there are times when the author wants to simply point the reader to a big idea—an idea that fits with God’s grand story. In the Gospel of Mark, we read about Peter’s experience with Jesus that led Peter to believe in one big idea: … Continue reading "You’re Not Far, Part 1 – Write This Down"

If you have ever volunteered to do something for which you felt totally unqualified, then you already know what an experience like that can do for your faith. One of the primary ways God grows our faith is through personal ministry. In this lesson, we will explore the relationship between our faith and our service … Continue reading "Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith – Part 4: Personal Ministry"

In this session of Five Things God Uses To Grow Your Faith, you will be introduced to the role private spiritual disciplines play in the development of our faith. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, Rich explains how God leverages systematic prayer and generosity to grow our confidence in him. February … Continue reading "Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith – Part 3: Private Disciplines"

Life is full of surprises—some good, some not so good. But each unexpected event that comes our way is actually a divine opportunity. In this message, Rich explains the role that pivotal circumstances play in the development of our confidence in God. February 6, 2022

If you are like most people, you can’t tell your life story without referencing people who played significant roles along the way. The same is true of your faith story. As we begin Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith, Rich explains the role that providential relationships play in the development of our faith. … Continue reading "Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith – Part 1: Providential Relationships"

There are a lot of things you need to do this year. There are lots of things you can and will do. But what’s one thing you must do? Maybe just as importantly—what might keep you from doing it? Find out in Hindsight for 2022 from Andy Stanley. January 23, 2022

As we kick off the adventure that will be 2022, are you willing to let Jesus take the wheel? Surrendering your life to Him is so much more than asking Him to fix a problem or two. It’s a complete takeover, and sometimes He might ask you to do something small, something silly, or something … Continue reading "The Road Ahead, part 2 – One for the Road"

As we kick off the adventure that will be 2022, are you willing to let Jesus take the wheel? Surrendering your life to Him is so much more than asking Him to fix a problem or two. It’s a complete takeover, and sometimes He might ask you to do something small, something silly, or something … Continue reading "The Road Ahead, part 1 – Jesus Take The Wheel"

Every generation of Jesus followers is responsible to ensure the news of the Christian faith stays true to the original. So are you good news? What if you’re the only news someone gets? December 19, 2021