4 Thoughts That Can Still Change the World: Part 3 - Give MoreWhy do we give gifts at Christmas? There are a lot of roads that have led us to where we are but ultimately it’s because God gave us the gift of His son. It was a thoughtful, hand-delivered, personal gift dripping with grace. As followers of Jesus, that’s our model for gift giving.Study Guide

Four Thoughts That Can Still Change The World: Part 2 -  Spend LessMary’s prayer, called The Magnificat, is a bold and courageous declaration against the empire of more. It would have been considered an act of rebellion to proclaim there was another kingdom (and king) who would supersede that kingdom. Mary was announcing a revolution! Jesus’ movement was and continues to have a revolutionary bent to it. We have a choice this Christmas—we can bow to the empire of more or we could do something else.Study Guide

4 Thoughts That Can Still Change the World: Part 1 - Worship FullyThe first response to Jesus’ birth was worship. Mary and Zechariah sang, Joseph obeyed without question, the shepherds paused their busyness to spread the word, the magi confronted anything that stood in the way of worshipping the one true God, and Simeon and Anna gave thanks. The first Christmas was about worshipping God for His gift to us. How(or who) will you worship this Christmas?Study Guide

Thank God For Crisis

Life is full of surprises - some good, some not so good. But each unexpected event that comes our way is actually a divine opportunity. In Joseph’s life we read that God was actually with Him, even though his “normal” was turned on its head multiple times. Maybe crisis plays a pivotal role in the development of our confidence in God.Study Guide

Going PublicOriginally, baptism was not a religious concept. But over time, it’s become an exclusively religious idea - one that surfaces deep emotion and controversy. In this message, we’ll explore what baptism is; from its birth with John the Baptist to its modern equivalent. If you’re a follower of Christ and baptism is still on your to-do list, this message may be the nudge you need to finally go public.Study Guide

Separation of Church and HateAre we making a point or making a difference? It’s easier to make a point—to slap a bumper sticker on our car, share an article on Facebook, or discount everything the “other” side says. Making a difference is messier. It requires relating to people with whom we may not agree. But that is what Jesus modeled. In this message, we’ll see – despite being more complicated and looking inconsistent at times – making a difference is what we are called to as a church.  study guide

Uncertainty: Certain Faith In Uncertain Times - Part 3: Hopelessly Broken

In whom or what are you placing your hope? In parents, relationships, careers, or wealth? Things like these are often the center of our expectations. But, eventually, all these earthly hopes decay. Always. How can we remain hopeful in a world that at times seems hopelessly broken? In this message, we’ll look to Scripture for the answer to that question.

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Uncertainty: Certain Faith in Uncertain Times - Part 2:

In the Meantime

Have you ever noticed that God seems to get our attention more during the bumps of life than when things are going smoothly? During times of national crisis, church attendance skyrockets. During times of personal crisis, we turn to God. In this message, we’ll reveal something God wants us to know when he finally has our attention.

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Uncertainty: Certain Faith in Uncertain Times - Part 1: Old News

Life is full of uncertainties; ups and downs that can impact our jobs, our finances, even our families. For many, debt, stress, and uncertainty are ruling their lives. And in the midst of this mess, we often find ourselves wondering, "Where is God?" Is it possible to maintain faith in God when there is no evidence of his activity in our lives? In Part 1, we’ll be reminded that it is during these darkest times that God may be doing his greatest work. 

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Missions Emphasis 2020: Jesus Got Angry

Anger is an emotion we try to get rid of or manage. That’s because we usually get angry about things insubstantial like not getting our way or slow drivers or our food being overcooked. But when Jesus got angry it was about something more significant than his wounded pride. So… what’s the connection between Jesus’ anger and missions? We’ll dive in to Mark 3 to find out.study guide  missions booklet