The Increase

Jesus’ greatest miracle was his own bodily resurrection, three days after he died. While many people know the basic timeline for Jesus’ resurrection, there are still many who don’t understand “why” it had to happen. Why was Jesus’ resurrection so necessary? Why does it still matter to us in the here and now?  (Death Defying, Conclusion)

In Luke 11, Jesus’ good friend Lazarus died, and Lazarus’ two sisters were distraught that Jesus didn’t make it in time to bring healing. But Jesus shocks the world when he stands in front of the tomb and calls Lazarus out alive! When you wade into this story and soak in its significance, what should you believe about Jesus? When life brings you to those discouraging dead-ends, what can bring you help and hope? (Death Defying, part 3) 

In Luke chapter 8, a community leader named Jairus begged Jesus to come and help his 12-year-old daughter who was dying. What happens in this death-to-life drama? What applications can we make to our own lives, especially when we’re facing those heart-breaking, hope-robbing situations that seem impossible?  (Death Defying, part 2)

It happened four times in the Gospels where Jesus defied death and pushed back against the power of the grave. The first of those mind-blowing miracles took place in Luke 7, when Jesus stopped a funeral in its tracks. What does this miracle reveal about Jesus, and what relevance does it have for our lives right now?  (Death Defying, part 1)

*Guest Speaker*  In Acts 8, God directed Philip into the path of an Ethopian man, and Philip was instrumental in leading that man to faith in Jesus. How can God use you to share the message of salvation to people in your circles of influence? How does your heart need to be impacted before you impact others?  (Acts 8:26-40 - Pastor Jared Carline)

*Guest Speaker*  During a recent weekend service, our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline spoke from Acts chapter 8 in a message entitled “Joy in the Midst of Trials”.  Are you struggling with a difficult situation or challenging season in your life?  What truths do you need to cling to when life’s troubles come?  (Acts 8:1-25)

School choice is one of the hottest issues of the day, especially in Christian circles.  What education is best suited for your child in today’s secular climate? Is it public school, Christian school, or perhaps homeschool?  What should Christian parents think about education and school choice?  (TRUTH & LOVE, conclusion)

The subject of immigration continues to be front and center in our world today, with some people saying "Build the wall higher", and others saying "Let everyone in without exception." But what should Christians say? How do we approach this complicated issue with truth and love?  (TRUTH & LOVE, part 4) 

Every Christian is engaged in the battle between darkness and light—truth and error.  Have you settled into a comfortable Christianity? Have you forgotten that the Christian life isn’t a playground, but a battleground?  What is true for you and every other Christian when it comes to this cosmic battle?   (VBS Finale Sunday: Keepers of the Kingdom)

Our nation is experiencing a transgender revolution, where heated battles over gender and sexuality are spilling over into board rooms, classrooms, court rooms, and locker rooms. As Christians, how can we see clearly through all the confusion and speak an answer that points broken people to the good news of Jesus Christ?  (TRUTH & LOVE, part 3)