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Guest Speaker Timothy (TA) Ateek unpacks John 4:1-42 and gives practical application for how we as a Christians can share our faith more regularly and with greater confidence. Through Jesus' model of conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4, we find inspiration for starting spiritual conversations with our non-believing family, friends, and neighbors.

Executive Pastor Dr. Stephen Trammell delivers a message on Philippians 1:12-18 and shares how God uses adversity in our lives to grow us. Our response to our circumstances can advance the Gospel, add value to others, and exalt Christ.

Pastor Gregg Matte unpacks Romans 12:9-21 and shares how we as Christians should live a transformed life. Our affections, attitudes, actions, reactions, and retaliations can all be used to glorify God or our flesh. By living the way Jesus lived and loving the way He loved, we can be transformed daily by his power at work in us. Ultimately, we need to live connected to Jesus!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares truths from Romans about the parts we play in the body of Christ. We all have spiritual gifts - a God given ability to serve the church and glorify God. It is Spirit given and service driven. We are called to discover our gifts. There are seven spiritual gifts – prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leading and showing mercy. Realize your opportunities. Gifts are meant to be given. God uses people to meet our needs too. Learn to receive!

Guest Speaker Matt Carter shares truths from Paul’s letter to believers in Rome about being transformed by Jesus. Do not conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewal of our minds. We are called to live different than the world. If you want to experience transformation, you have to renovate your mind. There are many situations are out of our control, but you can be transformed by the way that we think about that situation. Regardless of your circumstances, change your mind’s focus. Regardless of your circumstances, change the words you speak to yourself. Regardless of your circumstances, choose to believe God.

Pastor Gregg Matte shares truth from Romans to answer the questions about our response to the plans, mysteries and greatness of God. How do we respond to the plans of God? With awe and wonder. How do we respond to the mysteries of God? With humble hearts. How do we respond to the greatness of God? With worship.

Pastor Gregg Matte explores chapter 11 of Romans as we continue our study on the good questions found in this book of the Bible. Has God rejected his people? No, he has left a remnant of believers and cooperates with those who have hardened their hearts. Are our failures final? No, our God of grace always has a plan. Does God keep His promises? Yes, He is still at work and will finish what He has started.

Pastor Gregg Matte shares truth from Romans to answer the questions about spreading the good news of Jesus. How will people hear the good news? God has sent his people to take the Gospel to the world. How do I respond when people reject the Gospel? Focus on faithfulness, not failure. How can I be more like Jesus in the world around me? Hold out your hands. Be compelled, be equipped, and be engaged.

Pastor Gregg shares truths from Paul’s letter to Rome to answer questions about salvation. How do I love people who don’t know Jesus? Pray consistently for them. Your heart’s desire and prayer to God should be for that person’s salvation. How should we respond to the Gospel? Personally, eternally, and internally. How does our life have impact? Persistently point to Jesus. Everyone is welcome to receive the Gospel!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares questions found in Romans 9 as we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome. Do we have a burden for those who don’t know Jesus? We should have a heart for lost people to know Jesus Christ. Has the Word of God failed because Israel rejected Jesus? God is faithful and God’s Word is true. Is there injustice with God? God is always just in what he does. Who are we to argue with God or find fault in God’s activity? When it’s clear to God and a mystery to us, we trust God. What should we say, then? We should say “great news! Salvation is by faith in Jesus.”