Two of the hardest words for us to say are: “That’s enough.” The lie of consumerism is the more we consume, the better our lives will be. That’s why God has put a “that’s enough” fence in everyone’s personal economics. Everyones “that’s enough” fence...

The subject of tithing is always a tricky subject in the church. Does everybody have to tithe? If so, what’s the correct amount to give? Do you give the whole percentage at church or do you break it up and give it to other organizations? So once a...

We tend to define stealing as taking something tangible that isn’t ours: like a sweater from a store or somebody’s cash-filled wallet. But according to God, taking what isn’t yours in any way, shape, or form is stealing and stepping outside God’s...

Through the laws delivered in Leviticus, God set up a fence of favor with His people. Living inside the fence brought favor. Living outside the fence forfeited His favor. As followers of Christ, we are given the same option. That fence didn’t just...

Services filled with excitement and energy. Clarity and focus in what’s taught to both children and adults. An environment that people look forward to, from the moment they wake up in the morning, instead of feeling obligated. This is my church.

We all make resolutions. We all break resolutions. But if we’re really honest, there is something in each of our lives—a habit, a relationship, a debt—that deserves our attention this year. In this message, we’ll recount the Old Testament story of...

As we finish 2014, all of us could look back and probably think of a few things that if we had to do all over, we would do differently. If we were honest with ourselves (and if you are married or have children, they will be glad to remind you), we...

Liars. Adulterers. Criminals. Prostitutes. Murderers. You’ll find all these dysfunctional types in Jesus’ ancestry. Could the Savior of the world actually be descended from a lowly prostitute and a corrupt king, among others? Absolutely. And that’s...

Some labels withstand the test of time: Conan the Barbarian, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But your

nickname in grade school? Probably not. Some labels are honoring: Alexander the Great. Others aren’t as flattering: Rahab the Harlot. But is God able to...