When it comes to running there is an improper stride I’ve heard labeled “the unicorn.” It’s a stretched-out, over-striding that keeps someone from running at max speed—and makes you more susceptible to injury. When your foot reaches out too far in front of your knee, you're essentially "putting on the brakes" and stopping forward momentum. However, good posture helps avoid “the unicorn” effect. Proper posture matters, spiritually too. Faith is the posture we need to hit the right stride in our lives.

Stride Rite. We don’t have to struggle in a system of Spirituality that suffocates the life out of us. We can have a vibrant life of faith, with a blossoming spirituality. We will look like for your life to be aligned to the spiritual purpose God has for you?

God is able to do immeasurably more than we could image. This is the power of prayer — exponentially making an impact. Which means that God can multiply the effects of our prayers. Prayer, like a line of dominos, can have an on-going and increasing effect on what comes next. In this final message, we will explore four basic truths that immerse us in the stunning domino effect of prayer.

When it comes to prayer, we must “think long.” We must remember that prayers do not have an expiration date, and God will answer them across the span of generations. So today, we will consider how the Bible instructs us to offer prayers that will influence future decades . . . if not centuries.

Pray Hard. Today, we will next consider what it takes to pray hard. We will see that to pray hard requires two decisive actions: (1) consecrating yourself to God, and (2) taking a daring step of faith.

We serve a God who’s grandeur is beyond our ability to fully comprehend. His love for us is just as big. The more we grasp His love, the more firm our grip on faith becomes, allowing us to dream big. In this message, we will consider the “bigness” of our God, what is involved in dreaming big, and how we can pray in our communities for those brave dreams to become realities.

If you want to see God do amazing things in your life and in the life of this church, then you need to be a praying person. Prayer is powerful and something we should continually do. What would life look like if you “circled a promise from God” by consistently praying for forty days? In this sermon, we explore some of the dynamics of praying for forty days.

Mad-lib Christmas. The Christmas Story, verified as history, was once just a prophecy being foretold. This is why God is the best one to author our life - He knows the beginning from the end. We often live a crazy mad-lib version of life, making it up as we go. But allowing God to author our destiny and charter our course will bring Peace and Joy that steady us in every season.

Recently the Urban Dictionary added a new phrase - “Going Viral.” It’s been said that when a video or post has at least 5 million views in 3-7 days, it’s “gone viral.” The point is this, we share all sorts of things — most of which have little impact on the grand scheme of life. The story of Christmas is worth sharing because it has eternal significance. Sharing the story of Christ, bring joy to listener and to the one doing the story telling.

Crowded malls, family travel, finding the perfect gifts and the multitude of gatherings can add to the tension and stress of the season. Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, the Christmas cheer gets crowded out by our Christmas demands. Is Joy really possible? Yes! Let’s look at the Magi chasing stars to learn how to locate our Joy!