We live in a world that worships marriage. It seems unacceptable to not be married. Thus, match makers drive their single friends and family crazy with another date, another set up, another pitiful look - You're still single? But that's not biblical. Jesus, Paul, and countless other Christians have been totally saved yet totally single. This message explores the blessings of singleness and the role of singles in God's big family.

Genesis 2 has the perfect plan for marriage because the world was perfect. Given that both Jesus and Paul quoted these verses in their teaching on marriage, we would be wise to base our relationships on them too.

In the Bible, the heart is the source of everything that we do. We think with the heart, feel with the heart, decide with the heart, and love with the heart. Often, however, Christians pick and choose from the heart’s purposes, which leads to a dry, intellectual, dead form of Christianity or to an emotional, unstable, foundation-less version of the faith. In this message, God wants to protect us from the dangers of going through the motions and/or just relying on emotions. Instead, he wants to move our hearts with his message.

“Though it costs all you have, get knowledge,” the proverb urges. It’s worth more than silver or gold. This year has potential to see a great increase in our knowledge about God. But it won’t be easy. The pursuit of frivolous things tempts to make us too busy to stop and think and learn. This message is about the importance of knowing God through his Word and cultivating a strong spiritual habit in 2017.

“Call upon me in the day of trouble.” If you didn’t know the words, you might assume that was the latest marketing pitch for chocolate chip ice cream or a bottle of Moscato. Food has a subtle way of trying to replacing God in our lives. The obesity epidemic in America is not primarily an issue of weight, but of worship. This sermon explores the spiritual dynamic of food and puts God back in his rightful place, on the throne of our heart in our (hopefully) healthier temple.

Join us to celebrate all the blessings God has given us over the past year.

Do you have any burning spiritual questions you've always wanted to ask? Come to The CORE on January 1! Text your questions to Pastor Mike, and he will answer them that night. (Any unanswered questions will be addressed via social media in the weeks that follow.)

Many things will get in the way of your worship. For the Magi, it was an insecure and murderous king. For us, it might be ignorance, busyness, or empty religion. But follow the light of God’s Word and you will get to Jesus. In the face of the One you will see all that you need to give the best treasures that you have to offer.

Many things will get in the way of your worship. For the Magi, it was an insecure and murderous king. For us, it might be ignorance, busyness, or empty religion. But follow the light of God’s Word and you will get to Jesus. In the face of the One you will see all that you need to give the best treasures that you have to offer.

The names of Jesus are essential to worshiping the One. He is Immanuel, God with us. He is Jesus, the Savior from sin. The more names of Jesus you truly know and understand, the more you will love Jesus.