Most of us have been through a season of life (or two or three) when we drifted away from our faith. When that happens, the results are usually not good. So how can we keep from drifting? In today’s sermon, we’ll explore one of the most powerful ways we can stay rooted in Jesus through all the ups and downs of life. Join us as we continue our series, “Rooted.” 

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42–47

Scripture promises us that even when life gets overwhelming, we can find ways to thrive if we’re rooted in Jesus. So in today’s sermon we’ll unpack several common reasons why we sometimes hold Jesus at arms length and we’ll consider how to put him at the center of our lives. Join us as we start a new series, “Rooted.” 

Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:6–10

Jesus has a much bigger agenda than we often realize. He doesn’t just want to get us to heaven when we die. He invites us to join him right now in the work of healing the world–the entire world. In today’s sermon, we’ll explore a biblical song that reveals the cosmic scope of Jesus’ revolutionary agenda and the importance of our role within it. 

Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:15-20

Most of our prayers involve us telling God what we want. And that’s good and important. But Jesus models for us another kind of prayer that’s even more important. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore why we need to pray like Jesus and why it’s life-changing when we do. Join us as we wrap up our series, “Powerful Prayers.” 

Scripture Reading: Luke 22:39-46

It’s never fun to apologize for something we did wrong. And for many of us, the idea of apologizing to God (or to use biblical language, “confessing our sins”) feels like exactly the kind of self-shaming we need to do less of, not more. But in today’s sermon we’ll see that our aversion to confession is rooted in a massive misunderstanding, and we’ll learn why “I’m Sorry” is actually one of the most lifegiving prayers we can pray. Join us as we continue our series, “Powerful Prayers.” 

Scripture Reading: Psalm 32:1-7

What should we pray about? Our prayers often revolve around our own concerns and what we want God to do about them. And that’s good, because God does want us to pray about our concerns. But in today’s sermon we’ll explore another side of prayer that we sometimes neglect. We’ll discover the difference it makes when we don’t just tell God what’s on our heart for God to do, but when we also ask God what’s on God’s heart for us to do. Join us as we continue our series, “Powerful Prayers.”

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Sometimes when we’re struggling in life, it can feel like God’s not listening. We keep telling God about our challenges and asking for help, but it sometimes seems like God’s gone silent. That can be really painful and frustrating. So in today’s sermon we’ll explore a powerful biblical story about that very experience, and we’ll discover a surprisingly simple insight that has the potential to transform our relationship with God and change our lives. Join us as we continue our series, “Powerful Prayers.” 

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves standing at a crossroads where we have to choose between what feels good and what’s right. And our decisions in those pivotal moments often shape our lives, and the lives of those around us, in profound and lasting ways. So in today’s sermon, we’ll explore the story of the very first Christians when they found themselves at a major crossroads. And as we study their bold example, we’ll consider what’s possible for us, and for our church, if we follow in their footsteps. Join us as we begin a new series, “Powerful Prayers.”

Scripture Reading: Acts 4:23-31 NIV

When we’re going through a difficult season of life, it’s natural for us to focus on getting out of that “valley” and back to the “mountaintop.” But if we’re open to it, there are some blessings waiting for us in the valley that we simply can’t find anyplace else. So in today’s sermon we’ll explore a beloved passage of Scripture and discover some powerful insights about the hard times we face in life. 

Scripture Reading: Psalm 23

Feeling anxious right now? You are not alone! Whether you’re a student, a parent, a professional, or a retiree, the transition from summer to fall means that a brand-new season of life is about to begin. And new seasons bring new uncertainties, new fears, new stressors, and a mountain of new reasons to be nervous. So in today’s sermon, we’ll spend some time exploring a biblical word of wisdom that has the power to transform our anxieties about this new season into genuine excitement for what’s to come.

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11 (NIV)