The First Cast

Have you ever thought about what you want to be remembered for? Often, there is a difference between what we want to be remembered for, or who we think we are, and how we live day to day. We are etching our story into stone on a daily basis whether we realize it or not. What if we could truly say "To live is Christ and to die is gain"? What if that were the story we left behind?

We all have our share of setbacks, disappoints, trials, and struggles. In those moments, it is tempting to want to escape or fast-forward through them. We say things like, "I just want things to be normal again." We are often tempted during difficult seasons to be angry, detached, or downcast. However, we must be reminded that there is joy in the struggle. The apostle Paul is a testament to finding joy in the middle of difficult times.

We expect adults to act like adults! In the same way, as Christians mature, we expect them to act more like Christ! We all have some growing up to do in our faith. As Paul prays for the Philippian church, we note that he prays they would mature in their faith! In this message, we are encouraged to grow up in Christ.

As Paul prays for the Ephesians, he points out five essentials for the joyful Christian!

When we don't know how to do something, we frequent the internet. We can find all kinds of information in the vast reaches of cyberspace, but how do we find joy? Did you know, the book of Philippians is often referred to as a letter of joy? The apostle Paul dearly loved the Philippian church. He encourages them and challenges them to find peace, contentment and joy. In this introduction to the book of Philippians, we look at the origins of the Philippian church and learn a few things along the way.

Everyone has a suitcase that accumulates hurts, habits, and hangups. What's in yours? Could it be that you struggle with anger? In the final message in the series, we unpack anger, and simply ask, "You mad?"

We really hope you like this message! At times, it is easy to fall into the habit of trying to please others. It is great to treat people kind and do nice things for others, but the person we should strive to please is God. When we say no to pleasing people, we find freedom to live and speak in a way that honors Christ. Maybe you have a "suitcase" full of striving to please people. Let's unpack that together.

Everyone has a suitcase to unpack. We all carry our hurts, habits, and hang-ups through life. However, we were meant to travel light. In this sermon (6-26-22), Josh unpacks depression, sadness, and loss. We all have those long nights where we pray to find the light of the new day. 

In a culture that is very much confused about gender, we find that scripture teaches men and women are designed differently, and that should be celebrated! How does scripture inform our understanding of masculinity? Listen in as the question is answered, "What Is A Man?"

Everyone has a suitcase stuffed full of hurts, habits, hangups, sins, and disappointments. However, we are meant to travel light. In this message, we unpack something nearly everyone struggles with at some point: anxiety and worry!