Can I trust the Lord with this? How often do we find ourselves asking that question? We'll observe three shortcomings that protrude from distrust in the Lord and what the real solution is to thriving in the wilderness.

1) Jumping ship
2) Anchoring our security to having excess
3) Denying the need for rest

Text: Exodus 16:1-36

The Christian life is lived in the wilderness, where our faith is repeatedly tested. God uses Israel's forty-year excursion to teach us about the various challenges Christians will face. If you want to be better equipped to live well in your own wilderness, join us for Part 2 in our series, "Lessons from the Wilderness!"

1) How we get there
2) Why we need it
3) What we receive while we're in it

Text: Exodus 15:22-27

Have you ever read the Old Testament and been perplexed or confused by what you just read? Have you ever wondered what the relevance was in a certain passage? We will begin our journey through the wilderness as we look at the Exodus from Egypt and its relevance for the church today!

1) God leads His people
2) God saves His people
3) God protects His people

Text: Exodus 13:17-14:31

A wayward child generates a mixture of thoughts and feelings that can leave parents confused and questioning. What essentials do we need when our prodigal leaves us feeling out of sorts? We'll consider three important fundamentals that can serve to re-anchor our souls.

1) Your prodigal child is not your enemy.
2) Remember your children are children not idols.
3) God is ultimate, not your prodigal child.

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Exodus 9:13-16

Many of us know what it's like to watch someone we love run from God. In a word, it's painful. Through the helplessness, we claw and scratch for ways to bring them back. But there are no easy answers and no shortcuts. In the end, we have to trust God knows what He's doing. Join us as we take some time to reflect on, and pray for, the prodigals in our lives.

1) What prodigals do
2) What the father does

Text: Luke 15:11-24

The most productive kinds of questions a Christian can ask are “How?" questions. Understanding how to apply what you believe is a game-changer, and with a question like “How do I know I’m saved?” the stakes couldn’t be higher. Join us as we dive into a big question with practical takeaways.

The truth of this answer helps us diagnose and address some common struggles that come up when this question crops up:
1) Steadies the fearful
2) Challenges the faltering
3) Exposes the false

Text: 1 John 4:7-5:12

Lament is a spiritual skill God has provided to triage our wounds in dark times. But how is lament done? We'll look at a map for lament that will make this practical and applicable to everyday life.

A basic map to lament:
1) Remember the past
2) Grieve the present
3) Petition for the future

Text: Psalm 44

The death of a loved one.
The dissolution of a marriage.
The loss of a job.
The betrayal of a friend.

So many things can go wrong in life. What do you do to cope with hardships like these? On the whole, Christians are missing a spiritual skill that would serve to triage our wounds. The skill is called "lament." Join us for Part 1 of this two-part series.

1) The validity of lament
2) The occasion for lament
3) The fruit of lament

Text: Psalm 22

Do the Scriptures teach anything about religious liberty? Or is it a modern construct? Join us for an interesting dive into a hot topic.

Theological moorings:
1) The Noahic Covenant and religious liberty
2) The imago Dei (“the image of God”) and religious liberty
3) Christian mission and religious liberty

Applications:
1) Christians should be advocates for the religious liberty of all people
2) Christians should work for Christian conceptions of justice in the public square
3) Christians should pray for national leaders to govern according to a biblically moral framework

Text: Genesis 6:9-9:7; Matthew 22:17-22; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Daniel 2:44

Inconceivable. Unthinkable. Impossible.

Humanly speaking, faith in the crucified and risen Christ is impossible. But the tomb is empty. God's messenger has told you the crucified Jesus is no longer there. He has risen. It’s decision time. How will you respond?

The resurrection highlights...
1) The impossibility of faith
2) The necessity of fear
3) The decision that must be made

Text: Mark 16:1-8