As we continue to live into this analogy of The Church as "bride", we must keep our hearts soft towards God & others and grow in intimacy with Jesus. 

Scripture References: Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 24:10-13, Luke 10:27

The bible calls the Church, the bride of Christ. Some people think it's amazing and some think it's weird. If we get a right view of this, we will see God & ourselves clearer. 

Scriptures Referenced: Ephesians 5:21-32, Revelation 2:2-5

Every family has a culture, including God's family. Mark Condie shares a few key cultures in God's family that we are building in our family of faith in Tulare. 

Scripture References: Ephesians 2:18-19, 2 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Timothy 5:1-2

“If I am the church then why do I have to go to church?", if you are asking that question come with us as we learn from the metaphors the Bible uses to describe who we are as the Church and how we should function. 

This week we look at the beautiful metaphor of Church as Family, which means priority, belonging & messy. 

Scripture References: 1 Timothy 3:14-15, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Mark 3:33-35, Acts 2:41-47, Hebrews 10:23-25

We are called to love like Jesus. Maybe you think, 'easier said then done'? Listen to how the Son & Spirit express love and make it possible for us to do the same. 

Scripture References: 1 John 4:7-19, Luke 4:14-30, Ephesians 4:31-32

Love is the aim of all we do. Is it hard for you to love these days? Maybe you're out of touch with how much God really loves you. 

Scripture References: 1 John 4:7-19, Luke 15, Ezekiel 34:16, Zephaniah 3:17

We take the week to recap, dive-deeper and stop for personal reflection and application of the past three messages. Email, [email protected] for a pdf of the 'Reflection Guide'. 

Scripture References: 2 Samuel 23:8-11, Ezekiel 47:1-12, 2 Corinthians 9:1-11, John 15:9-13

Ryan Turner shares about God's call to follow him, after a year of "self-preservation", in sowing generously with our money, love, relationships, forgiveness & words. 

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, John 15:9-13, 1 Peter 4:8-11, Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 16:24, Psalm 34:5

Mark Condie shares about God's promise & power to redeem and his invitation to step deeper into life with the Spirit. 

Scripture references: Job 19:25-27, Ezekiel 47:1-12

The last year has left many feeling pushed back, on your heels, beaten down or knocked off course. The temptation to cut & run, numb out or shrink back is strong. We believe God is saying stand your ground on his faithfulness & power.

Scripture references: 2 Samuel 23:8-11, Ephesians 4:27, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:19-20