In the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Jesus entrusts the believers of then and today with intentional words that form intentional people. This week, Matt Dennings kicked off our series in the seven letters of Revelation with the message to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7.

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When we call out to idols, we receive only silence in response. When we call out to the true and living God, He shows up powerfully. In 1 Kings 18:17-40, we see God confront the false gods of the day by sending a consuming fire. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches this passage and encourages us to ‘pack the kindling’ as we ask for God to send the fire of His presence.
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God is full of power, which means we are called to be people full of prayer.  As we pray for our family members, coworkers, and friends to know Christ, we must realize the power rests on God and see others with the compassion He has for them. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches from Mark 9:2-29 on the power and work of God in prayer.
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It matters what we build our lives on. If the Lord is not the foundation of our efforts, Psalm 127:1-2 tells us it will all be in vain. Closing our sermon series on the Stewarded Life, Matt Dennings helps us consider God’s grace as this solid foundation as we determine which areas of our lives to focus on building.
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How we spend our money communicates what or who we love. In the book of Haggai, we see the people of God using their resources for their own comfort rather than Kingdom purpose. When it comes to our finances, how do we steward our resources for the Kingdom?  Listen as Nick Sweerin teaches from Haggai 1 on following the Spirit’s leading as we make financial decisions for the glory of God.
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Where does our faith intersect with our workweek? When God created humanity, He gave us the work of cultivating the world for His glory and our flourishing. Yet, sin has distorted the gift of vocation and we often find ourselves frustrated, apathetic, or overly obsessed with our work. Listen as Brandon Moore teaches from Genesis 1:28 and 3:17-19 and explains how Jesus redeems and reorients our work.
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What is the role of education in our lives as Christians? While formal education may or may not be part of our journeys, we are all learners who have much to grow in understanding about God’s world. Drawing from Proverbs 1:1-7, Chris Kurtz teaches on our need for growth in wisdom in all spheres of our lives.
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We can revere the Lord through the ways we rest, work, and play. However, in a culture that reveres self, comfort, and success, we can become thrown out of balance in any of these categories. Listen as Nick Sweerin, Director of Worship and Pastor of Formation, preaches through Psalm 23 on how communion and delight with the Good Shepherd allow us to steward rest and recreation well.
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With the gift of family comes the responsibility of stewardship. In Deuteronomy 6:1-15, God provides instructions to Israel that provide valuable insight for how we can set the spiritual temperatures in our own homes. Listen as Toby Neal, Care Team Pastor, helps us understand how to glorify God in our families by cultivating a reverent fear of the Lord and embracing an all-encompassing love for God.

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Parenting in today's world can be challenging with so much conflicting advice on how to raise children well. As parents or spiritual mentors, it's easy to get overwhelmed and feel like we're not doing enough. However, biblical parenting begins with the compassion of God, our perfect Father, and not just another tip or technique. In this week's sermon, we were blessed to hear from Nick Sweerin, Director of Worship and Pastor of Formation, on principles from Psalm 78 on how to steward the gift of parenting.
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