The Porch (Video)

Each year we tell ourselves, "This is going to be my year!" And each year we find ourselves saying "Next year is really going to be my year!" What is it in us that knows what is good and still doesn't do it when we set goals for ourselves? As we kick off the Romans 8 series, Walk by the Spirit, we see Paul explain that even though we know what is good, we are sinful by nature. We must depend on Christ moment by moment to do anything good. We can't do it on our own; only through Christ are we covered in righteousness. Join us on this journey as we start Romans 8 where Paul clearly outlines the Christian faith and Christian life.

In a time where the future of politics seems uncertain and our nation focuses less and less on Christ, more than ever we need to stand for what we believe in Christ. How do we do that in terms of the upcoming election? We don't panic and we start with prayer, we purify ourselves, and we proclaim. Through the message, Todd Wagner takes us through the Bible verses that show us how to respond. Will you stand for Christ and lead in righteousness?

In a time where the future of politics seems uncertain and our nation focuses less and less on Christ, more than ever we need to stand for what we believe in Christ. How do we do that in terms of the upcoming election? We don't panic and we start with prayer, we purify ourselves, and we proclaim. Through the message, Todd Wagner takes us through the Bible verses that show us how to respond. Will you stand for Christ and lead in righteousness?

Jesus knows we're going to get confused--confused about our privileges, thinking they are our rights. That's entitlement. Jesus clearly lays out what that looks like in Matthew 20 in the Parable of the Workers. God reminds us of what we actually deserve, that He distributes everything, and how comparison fuels entitlement. Ultimately our God is more than fair, giving us a life that we do not deserve. Don't let entitlement limit your joy; find it through God's gifts to us.

Jesus knows we're going to get confused--confused about our privileges, thinking they are our rights. That's entitlement. Jesus clearly lays out what that looks like in Matthew 20 in the Parable of the Workers. God reminds us of what we actually deserve, that He distributes everything, and how comparison fuels entitlement. Ultimately our God is more than fair, giving us a life that we do not deserve. Don't let entitlement limit your joy; find it through God's gifts to us.

There's one thing we've all received bad advice about -- relationships. From "appearance trumps all" to "let your heart lead you," we've all fallen into the lies the world tells us. But God shows us in the Bible what we really need to be looking for as we follow Christ and become more like Him. Listen along to the 7 pieces of bad relationship advice and God's good advice.

There's one thing we've all received bad advice about -- relationships. From "appearance trumps all" to "let your heart lead you," we've all fallen into the lies the world tells us. But God shows us in the Bible what we really need to be looking for as we follow Christ and become more like Him. Listen along to the 7 pieces of bad relationship advice and God's good advice.

We live in a culture that breeds discontentment. We're constantly exposed to the things we don't have and the world tells us that success and contentment only come from money. But money has nothing to do with contentment. We'll never feel satisfied by more, more, more. Discontentment is dangerous - being rich is a moving target. 1 Timothy 6 tells us that godliness is contentment with great gain and that the cure for discontentment is Christ. Christ is the true treasure that changes our hearts and cures our discontentment, transforming us as we learn to be more like Him.

We live in a culture that breeds discontentment. We're constantly exposed to the things we don't have and the world tells us that success and contentment only come from money. But money has nothing to do with contentment. We'll never feel satisfied by more, more, more. Discontentment is dangerous - being rich is a moving target. 1 Timothy 6 tells us that godliness is contentment with great gain and that the cure for discontentment is Christ. Christ is the true treasure that changes our hearts and cures our discontentment, transforming us as we learn to be more like Him.

As a Christian, we are called to be the church. Scripture shows us that we are meant to be the body of Christ, surrounding ourselves with God's people, lifting each other up, and walking through life together. We are meant to submit to godly leadership, who will give an account for us when we've committed to their authority. And we have gifts that we can use to serve God for His glory. We do all of that as a part of a church together. So let's stop sitting on the sidelines and start adulting by joining a local church!