How do we find contentment in a world full of comparisons and a "more-is-more" philosophy? This week, we draw on Psalm 16 to discuss the ways in which envy and our obsession with "happiness" ultimately lead to unhappiness—and how they keep us from the true contentment we find by leaning into and relying upon God.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Psalm 16:5-6

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:

∙ 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘱, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵 1: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘳, Andy Stanley

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How do we become dependent on God and the Holy Spirit? This week we are joined by Blake Sherman, one of our missions partners, who draws on his time overseas and the writings in 2 Timothy to discuss the resources given to us in the Holy Spirit and how we can fan into flame these gifts by putting ourselves in situations that force us to be reliant on God.

Blake Sherman, Missions Partner

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ 2 Timothy 1:5-10

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:

∙ 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘥: 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵, Francis Chan

∙ 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘦, A.W. Tozer

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How do we deal with the burden of feeling responsible for everything and everyone around us? This week, we look at how Jesus, in his human nature, had to make decisions in light of his earthly limitations, the difference between control and concern, and the freedom we can experience by relinquishing things outside of our control to God.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Genesis 1:27

∙ Mark 1:35-38

∙ Mark 10:17-23

∙ Luke 13:34

∙ Acts 20:25-32

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As followers of Jesus, how do we make sense of pain and suffering? This week, we explore biblical precedent of suffering through the Apostle Paul, discuss what Jesus has to say about our suffering, and look to contextualize painful experiences in light of God's ultimate desire to do good in and through us.

Michael Carlson, Pastor of Congregational Care

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

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Jesus calls us to forgive others, but what do we do when when we have been deeply hurt and it is difficult to forgive? This week, we look at how carrying the weight of resentment can burden us, discuss the nuances and fruits of forgiving those who have wronged us, and put the act into perspective by considering own forgiveness from God.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Matthew 6:12

∙ Matthew 6:14-15

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Why can our walk with Christ so often heighten our sense of guilt when we fall short of His teachings? This week, we explore the story of the woman washing Jesus' feet, its relevance to our struggles with sin in light of our salvation, and the ultimate peace Christ desires for us when we fully devote ourselves to Him.

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Luke 7:36-50

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Why do we practice baptism? Does baptism save? Why do we immerse in water instead of pouring? This week we look at what the Bible has to say about baptism and how church history has shaped the practice—and what all of this has to do with our unity with Christ.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Acts 2:38-39

∙ Matthew 28:19-20

∙ Romans 6:3-4

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How are we called to respond to the worries and anxieties that can complicate everyday life? This week, looking to the Gospel of Matthew and the letters of the Apostle Paul, we press into the promises of God's provision and how prioritizing the Kingdom of God can afford us the perspective to live free from worry.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Matthew 6:25-34

∙ Matthew 10:29-31

∙ Romans 8:35,37

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If Jesus told us his burden is light, why can we often feel so overwhelmed? This week, we dive deep into the source this seeming contradiction and unveil the truth of how Jesus instructs us and the freedom he intends for our lives.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Matthew 11:28–30

∙ Luke 11:46

∙ John 6:28–29

∙ Luke 10:38–42

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What do we do when we feel weak and helpless, incapable of what God calls us to do? This week, we look at biblical narratives that explore the delicate line between humility and lack of faith, and which reveal the reality of the strength we possess in the Lord our God.

Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:

∙ Philippians 4:12-13

∙ Judges 6:12-14

∙ Exodus 3

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