With recent news of people storming the Capitol, Craig provides an explanation of why things have become the way they are. Our nation is experiencing symptoms of a broken foundation that only Jesus can mend and heal. As followers of Jesus, we must continue to press on and live righteously so that God's Spirit can start to fill in the cracks. 

Love. Live. Lead. It's a Gospel-oriented vision, found in the ministry of Jesus, and we've decided to go all in on this strategy of making disciples who make more disciples. This morning, Craig walks us through the vision of Fern Creek and gives us hope for a better year in 2021. Let's worship together!

This morning, Matt gives us a much needed reminder to seek real rest as we enter a new year. 2020 has been rough for all of us in different ways, but there is no better time than now to step back and consider where we can find relief from oppression, hope for the future, strength to face tomorrow, and rest from our exhaustion. Tune in as we learn how God offers us rest through the relationship we have with Him.

The Christmas season doesn't always come with joy and peace. On the very first Christmas, Mary and Joseph found themselves in a tough situation. They were poor, dirty, tired from traveling hundreds of miles, and about to give birth to a baby in stable full of animal poop. God's promise, however, was to be with them, and His promise is the same for us as we go through seasons of difficulty. 

We all know a Cousin Eddy in our family, and we've all had Cousin Eddy moments in our lives. Let this Christmas season be a reminder that God came to earth to save imperfect people like you and me. From the manger to the cross, God's grace extends to all people and knows no conditions. May you be filled with the Christmas spirit as you listen. 

We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! This morning, Rich Teske talks about who we are in Christ and the fact that we are twice His – God created us in His image, and even though sin separated us from Him, He bought us back with the blood of Jesus. A life in Christ is one that exists in community with others, as God has called us to witness the good news of Jesus to each other.

To close this series on stewardship, Craig reveals God's command in Scripture to tithe and give. God has wired us, even physically, to receive and then give back. Just as we breathe, we shouldn't keep God's blessings to ourselves, but instead trust God to bless and reward us as we balance our financial well-being upon Him.

While going into debt isn't sinful, it cripples faith by taking control of our lives. Society accepts debt as a normal consequence of living, but God calls us to create margin in our budget and to save so that we can be ready to face financial obstacles. When we do the things that some people won't, we can eventually do the things some people can't. 

Today is the start of a new, three-week series called Balanced! In this series, we'll be talking about how God calls us to balance material possessions and financial wealth with our faith in Jesus. Craig reminds us this morning how God gives us everything we need for everything He calls us to do.