Mercy is more than a feeling. It is an action toward others fueled by love. Micah 6:8 tells us that God requires His people to love mercy among other things, and Matthew 5:7 says He blessed those who show mercy. So, to whom should I show mercy? The easy answer is everyone, but the Bible is more specific than that. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Jeff Maness gets real about what it means to be merciful even when it’s difficult.

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Righteousness according to Jesus' words in Matthew 5:6 is a set apart, divine righteousness. Simply put, it refers to what is deemed right by the Lord. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for that righteousness, for justice, or, as Pastor Jeff Maness puts it, those who CRAVE it. In this weeks message from Isaiah 58:1-12, we are confronted by a challenge not to simply go through the motions of worship and fasting and a calling to a Kingdom hunger with a heart that aches for God, a life approved by God, and a work that advances the heart of God.

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Meekness is NOT weakness. On the contrary, meekness is strength surrendered to God as Pastor Jeff Maness points out in this week's message. Jesus tells us that God blesses the humble and that they will inherit the whole earth. So, what does that look like? How can I steward meekness in a world that celebrates the proud? In 1 Peter 5:5-11, we see God's heart towards humility revealed in a timeless calling for all believers.

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God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. That is, at least, what Jesus says. These are challenging words to believe while in the midst of grief. Pastor Jeff Maness directs our attention to three truths revealed in Lamentations 3. Scripture allows for grief, but reminds us of the faithful presence of a compassionate God, while giving us great hope for future good. The same author who says, "I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss," also says, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"

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Jesus is alive! Are you? In the opening message of B[less]ed, Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on the reality and availability of the Kingdom of God to us right now. Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 by addressing a crowd, many of whom had been excluded and reviled by the religious elite, and extended blessing - an invitation into His Kingdom - to those who are poor in spirit, to those who realize their need for Him. Nothing we can do could earn us favor with God, but because of Jesus and His perfect blood shed on the cross, we are called blessed. 

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Can I get a witness? In this message from John 12:27-33, Jesus' words help to inform our perspective of evangelism. If our perspective on evangelism drives our practice with evangelism, we need to begin to understand Jesus' approach to it. In the final week of the "In His Steps" series, Pastor Jeff Maness teaches through the B.L.E.S.S. evangelism strategy, equipping the church to talk about Jesus to anyone at any time.

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How comfortable are you with silence? In this message, Pastor Justin Ruszkiewicz calls us into the silence - the place where God shapes the soul for life with Him. In Luke 5:15-16, we see Jesus withdrawing to an erēmos - a solitary, quiet place - to pray, as he often did, in times of temptation, pressure, and even miracles. The practice of silence and embracing solitude transforms us, and it is the place where we encounter the presence of God. This wasn't a suggestion from Scripture. This was a necessity of Jesus. So, where is your erēmos?

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When you think of the word "community" what comes to mind? You might think of the geographical area in which you reside, or maybe your immediate family, friends, or coworkers. Then there are common interest-based communities like those who follow certain sports teams, bands, or hobbies. When you consider these examples, you might notice that a pattern emerges. Every single community is centered around a person, place, or thing that binds them together. And the reason for that is simple: God wired us that way, and it is His desire that what draws us together more than anything is Him.

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In our endeavor to practice the way of Jesus, we examine the way He served others and allow His way of life to challenge how we think about service, greatness, identity, and love. We hope you will see that if we want to walk In His Steps, the way up is always down.

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Generosity is an attitude of the heart toward God, not an amount in the hand to be given. When we understand that everything we have belongs to Him, giving stops being pressure and starts becoming worship. What does your generosity reveal about what’s at the center of your life? This message will challenge, inspire, and invite you to take your next step toward living with open hands.

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