If you’ve grown up in the church, you’ve probably heard a lot about Jesus on the cross. It may even have become routine to say “Jesus died on a cross.”  But for Jesus’ followers, it was absolutely shocking and unexpected.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: March 29

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(00:00) Intro

(03:01) Scripture & Timeline

(24:38) The cross is the source of salvation

(36:35) The cross is the source of salvation, and it is also the shape of salvation

(42:53) What in me needs to die in order for new life to grow?

(44:17) Prayer

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On the next step of our unexpected road to resurrection, we look at the Last Supper. Pastor Luke teaches us that it’s an expression, a rhythm, and a practice.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 22

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(00:00) Intro

(08:18) The Last Supper is: An expression of acceptance

(16:06) The Last Supper is: The rhythm of remembering

(38:23) The Last Supper is: A practice of proclaiming

(40:33) Prayer

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We start our new sermon series, Plot Twist: The Unexpected Road to Resurrection, which will lead us into Easter. Pastor Luke starts us with Jesus’ triumphant entry from Palm Sunday. Jesus was not the kind of King they expected. The most important thing about you is how you see Jesus.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 15

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(00:00) Intro

(06:35) 1. Jesus is all knowing

(11:12) 2. Jesus is King

(13:45) 3. Jesus is Savior

(31:25) 4. Don’t miss Jesus

(33:12) Conclusion

(37:34) Prayer

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If you don’t know how to study the Bible, you’re not alone. Pastor Luke has six steps to help us learn to read the Bible.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 8

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(00:00) Intro

(04:30) What is my worldview?

(14:52) My Worldview is answering these 4 questions

(18:07) 1. Be rooted in truth

(22:11) 2. Don’t trade truth

(25:34) 3. Believe the truth

(31:14) 4. Live in the world but not be like the world

(33:46) Conclusion

(35:50) Prayer

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If you don’t know how to study the Bible, you’re not alone. Pastor Luke has six steps to help us learn to read the Bible.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 1

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(00:00) Intro

(04:14) 1. Pre-Pray

(08:56) 2. Choose a translation

(14:51) 3. Set a date

(17:55) 4. Digest the context

(27:12) 5. Ask questions

(36:25) 6. Get started

(38:52) Matt Brown testimony

(43:24) Conclusion & Prayer

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People miss out on intimacy with God through the Bible for many reasons. Pastor Luke teaches us why it’s important to study the Bible.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 22

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(00:00) Intro

(11:55) Why Study the Bible? To know God personally

(18:06) Why Study the Bible? To deepen my faith

(23:06) Why Study the Bible? For guidance, direction, and correction

(28:59) Why Study the Bible? To stay rooted in Truth

(33:09) Conclusion

(36:19) Prayer

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Through the Bible, we discover the character of God in greater depth. As we begin our series on the bible, Pastor Brent teaches us that the Bible is the clearest and best way we can get to know God.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: February 15

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(00:00) Intro

(14:07) 1. The Bible is a diverse yet unified story leading to Jesus

(17:55) 2. The Bible is human and divine in its origin

(34:27) 3. The Bible is literature for a lifetime

(39:58) “The heart cannot love what the mind does not know.”

(40:49) Prayer

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Vision is a picture of a preferred future. After reminding us of the 10K Life for Crossroads, Pastor Luke teaches us four steps to get our own vision from the Lord.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 8

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(00:00) Intro

(00:32) Vision: the ability to see what is in front of you, clearly

(06:20) Vision is a picture of a preferred future

(12:03) Look back at 2025

(17:07) 10K Life

(24:21) Vision from the Lord: 1. Spend time with God

(29:54) Vision from the Lord: 2. Walk in faith

(33:23) Vision from the Lord: 3. Be patient

(37:39) Vision from the Lord: 4. Do my part

(40:02) Conclusion

(42:58) – Prayer

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Our identity in Christ is sometimes about our desire for comfort. Pastor Luke challenges us to get uncomfortable.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 1

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(00:00) Intro

(06:32) Comfortable resists …

(14:21) 1. Trust Jesus to comfort me

(25:14) 2. Allow the Holy Spirit to correct me

(34:20) 3. Ask God to challenge me

(38:58) Conclusion

(40:40) Prayer

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We often tell ourselves that “this is just the way I am.” But God sees us differently. Pastor Luke teaches how God loves us too much to leave us where we are.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: January 18

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(00:00) Intro

(05:48) 1. God loves me right where I am but loves me too much to leave me there

(10:02) 2. New creation ≄ updated version

(19:39) 3. Nothing in my life is off limits to God

(27:09) 4. God is not finished with me yet

(31:06) 5. It’s why I need the gospel

(32:38) Conclusion

(35:22) Prayer

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