The church, as commonly configured, is often centered on activities among church people, on church property, for church purposes, and can become focused on preserving and perpetuating the church program. - Reggie McNeal

The Kingdom of God is so much more than coming to church on a given day of the week. It is about bringing heaven to earth here and now so that we might live in the fullness of who God is and in the overflow of what Jesus came to do. If we are not connected to the world outside the walls of the church, we are missing out on much of what God has called us to.

This sermon begins our series based on the book “Kingdom Come” by Reggie McNeal. In the parable of the seed scattering farmer, Jesus demonstrates different ways people respond to the good news of God's salvation. Deep roots are the secret to having a faith that endures through the difficult times in life. How deep do your roots run?

This Christmas Eve service wraps up the Prepare The Way series with the miracle that is the birth of Jesus.

Most of us have a limited understanding of God’s favor. The fact that Good would involve sinful, fallible, finite human beings in the eternal plans and purposes of his Kingdom is a great act of divine favor. God’s great power poured out upon two of Israel’s least likely heroes! he took an old woman and a humble, young servant girl and made them the supporting stars of the Advent story! This is his favor!

During this episode, we discover the Mystery, the Mission, and the Motivation of Advent.

As the Advent season begins, leading up to Christmas, we remember the hope given to Zechariah through the revelation that he would have a child in spite of his advanced age. This revelation seemed unbelievable, but it was only the beginning of God's plan being revealed. Advent is alive with a sense of restoration and stirring with the hope of redemption.

“Stories are the most powerful form of human communication.” - Peg C. Neuhauser

People relate to stories. The most powerful tool you possess, the way you will most influence the lives of others, is by telling your personal story of how God has transformed and is transforming your life. However, if people can't see you've been transformed, they don't care about your story.

Pastor Mark Leist from Encounter Church joined us to share about the exciting things going on there and ask, Are you unrecognizable?

Nathan Metz joins us from Uganda to talk about what it looks like to walk in faith when we are faced with fear.

Have we, like the Apostle Paul, counted the cost? And are we, like Paul, willing to follow the Holy Spirit toward danger in spite of our fear?

The history of the Church has been a series of transitions. The book of Acts tells us at first that God added to the Church, then it changes to God MULTIPLIED the Church. Then persecution broke out in Jerusalem and the Church began to spread around the region and later the world. We see the same thing in our personal lives. Nothing ever stays the same! Our church is in transition right now and we are looking forward to what God is going to do in our midst!

In our lives, the must important thing about us is the impact we have on those around us. None of us knows how long we have left on this Earth. What does the way we live say about what we value? How do you want people to remember you when you have breathed your last? What will you leave behind?