The Local Church

E.T., going away to college and how the resurrection opens the door to home. Join us we look at one of the most famous stories in the Bible that help us understand the kind of God that resurrects us and welcomes us home.

Tearing the roof off, farmers in Southern Illinois ask why faith requires risk. One of the greatest stories in the New Testament and modern day story that both end with a twist. The first invite is for you! Luke 5:17-26

Fishing with Jesus, Trivial Pursuit pie-pieces, and why obedience to Christ matters. Christ calls us to be instruments of obedience and use whatever blessings we have been given for the sake of others. (Luke 5:1-11)

Undocumented immigrants, unexpected generosity, and why many people that encounter Jesus want to throw him off a cliff. Jesus is dangerous and being his disciple is will take you to places you never thought you'd go (but are so glad you did). Join us as Dr. Burge teaches us the "curtain raiser on Jesus ministry" from Luke 4.

Nintendo 64's for Christmas, temptations and why God brings us into the wilderness. There is great clarity when our self made salvations no longer save and we are stripped to the core. We find that there is only Savior and He knows what we need even better than we do. Luke 4, Exodus 17, Hebrews 3.

Caesar Salad, the Harvard Test of Inflected Acquisition, and the kingly rule of God. Join us as we look at Luke 4:5-8 and the temptation for Jesus to receive and rule all of the kingdoms of the earth. This temptation forces Jesus to answer two questions that all of us must answer nearly every day. Who does God say that I am? And who or what are you worshipping?

Chocolate chip cookies, temptation and the hardest thing you'll ever need to do (trust God's love). Join us as we look at Luke 4 and the temptation for Jesus to turn stones into bread. The temptation may not be what we think and it's still very much in play for us today.

Does God still speak today and if so, how do we know it's him? Join us as we discuss how God speaks and how to begin to discern what His voice sounds like. The Holy Spirit is a person, who has a voice that you can learn to recognize. There is nothing God wants more than to have a lifelong relationship with you and the best relationships always have the best conversations.

What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit and should we seek it today? Join as we work through the most controversial topic in our series on the Holy Spirit. Some things we die for, some we divide for but this is neither. This is something in the debate for category, we can disagree but should still love one another and worship together. Let's do our best to gain some context and then engage in scripture to understand a little more clearly the kind of church we believe God is calling TLC to continue to grow into.

For the last 60 years the church has talked about things the Spirit does and gifts He gives in a way that may not be as helpful as we'd like to believe. Join us as we ask if there is such a thing as spiritual gifts and try to understand what the Holy Spirit wants to do among us today as we dig into 1 Corinthians 12 as we continue our Holy Spirit series.