If there is one thing we don't do well, it's lament. We--particularly us modern westerners--are uncomfortable with grief, suffering, and emotions of this magnitude. We don’t know what to do when faced with it, so we don’t do anything at all. Our church services are typically designed to be upbeat, happy, and positive. But this is different than what we see in scripture and in Jesus. Lament is a normal part of life. As disciples of Jesus, we don't grieve like those who have no hope. In this week's sermon, we will spend some time in lament and look to how we can be disciples to those around us by weeping with those who weep. 

Technology is a gift from God. Our use of technology can be a witness to our faith. And while our screens can be wonderful tools, they are terrible masters. Does your use of technology help people learn about Jesus—or alienate them from him? In this sermon, we'll discuss how the Greatest Commandment should guide our discipleship on our devices and social media.

Jesus calls his disciples salt and light. We affect those around us. If being a disciple means being called by Christ to call others to Christ, how are you going to do that in your neighborhood? Especially if you happen to fall into the majority of people who don’t know their neighbors? In this sermon, we'll discuss and be challenged to be "God's heart" to our communities.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus, and why does it matter? How are we live out being followers of Jesus in the spheres of our daily life? This five-week series looks at the important concept of discipleship and applies it to our work, neighborhood, social media, and hospitality.

We finish our Home series with looking at the father in the story of the Lost Son. When we look at the context, we see that Jesus was showing "This is what God is like." He is relentless in searching for what is lost and rejoices when they are found. 

The elder son reminds us that when we desire the good things from God more than we desire him, we are blinded to the grace of God.

In scripture, home is this reoccurring theme. When we’re home we’re where we were meant to be.  It’s home we want, but often, it’s home we run from. In the classic parable of the Prodigal Son, we first see a story of a young man who leaves because he thinks good things are found away from home. Soon, at his lowest point, he returns home to find his father waiting for him to welcome him home. 

God has given us a comfort that is greater than anything the culture, other religions, or our own preferences and desires can provide. When we experience the uncomfortable, we can trust in God's promises of what is to come. 

The church is made up of people we may not always get along with or agree with - but that's something God can use for our good. Despite our differences, the Holy Spirit unites us and works in our hearts and communities for our good and His glory.