Pastor Brent Johnson challenges you to live with purpose. Life is busy, hectic, and hurried. Your life and the lives around you will pass by if you don't stop to see those around you. Who do you need to connect with on purpose? Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40 Discussion Topics: How have you understood Matthew 22:37-40 before Sunday? … Continue reading »

Guest Speaker, Dallas Amsden will be speaking on intentional perspective, highlighting heroes of faith and how they had to shift their perspective above their circumstances. Of course also giving you some practical, biblical ways that you, too, can shift your perspective for healthy living. Scripture:  James 1:2-5 (NIV version) Discussion Topics: Recall a time in the past … Continue reading »

The culture around us pushes on the biblical margins God commands us to hold. Where do you see yourself letting go of moral margins in your life? What can you do to change? Scripture: Numbers 22-24, Numbers 25:1-3 Discussion Topics: Numbers 22-25 tells the story of Balaam. What can you learn from this historical account … Continue reading »

Pastor David encourages us to maintain Financial Margin in our lives. A mortgage, car notes, credit card bills, insurance premiums, and the everyday cost-of-living can be overwhelming. Discover biblical principles that seem abnormal in today's world view. Scripture: Matthew 6:21, 24; I Timothy 6:9-10 Discussion Topics:  How do you find contentment in God? How does is … Continue reading »

Doing too many good things can keep you from choosing the wise things which in turn bring about great things. What good things should you say no to to create margin for the great things? Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21 Discussion Topics: The “normal” pattern of today’s society is busy. If we are not busy we are not … Continue reading »

There are no Nav Group questions this week as Nav Groups are on winter break until January 18, 2017

Dr. Patti Amsden of Patti Amsden Ministries shares today for our Christmas series focusing on the Song of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This young virgin girl from a no-name village was chosen. Chosen. Mary says, “...for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.” A humble servant was chosen. Scripture: Luke 1:46-56 … Continue reading »

Message Description Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, 67-79 Discussion Topics: What does Christmas mean to you? In your own words tell the story of the birth of John the Baptist. What can we learn from Zechariah's and Elizabeth's lives? Listen to the message and leave comments (podcast listeners go to comment.navchurch.org)

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed to the Father with an overwhelmed soul. You see his humanity as he wrestled with the eternal plan for mankind. Where can you become compliant with the will of your Heavenly Father and trust in His eternal plan for your life? Scripture: Mark 14:32-41 Discussion Topics: How would … Continue reading »

Jesus experienced the up's and down's of life just like we do. He had compassion for others as they faced loss through death or suffered in sickness. Do you have a “Jesus” perspective when you face the trials of life? Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12 Discussion Topics:  Describe the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus.  What was … Continue reading »