In Matthew 13, Jesus tells the well known parable of the sower. Is it possible that we are all four types of soil all at once? This week, we see the importance of overcoming the disconnect between just reading or hearing God’s word and actually learning what God is teaching us. Psalm 78:1-8Hebrews 2:1-4Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Bravery is movement in the face of fear. Sometimes, doing the right thing is the hard thing. If God calls you to do something daring, his strength will guide your steps. Key Character: AbigailPsalm 56:1-41 Samuel 25:10-13, 18-19, 23-27, 32-35Matthew 21:23-27

Having little means trusting more. When you are stripped of almost everything, it is the Lord’s strength that supplies the victory! Having little means trusting more. When you are stripped of almost everything, it is the Lord’s strength that supplies the victory! 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Key Character: GideonPsalm 9:7-10Judges 7:1-8, 22Luke 12:22-32

There are decisions we all need to make. Some are minor; others have ramifications that are life long. Once faith is created in the hearts of people, a daily, Holy Spirit decision to follow Jesus can make life adventurous. So what are we signing up for as we follow Jesus?Psalm 103:1-131 Timothy 1:12–17Luke 9:57-62

God is faithful in all things. He holds to his promises and fulfills all of his purposes. Ultimately, that purpose for us as the church is to reach the world for Jesus -- one life at a time. Today, we celebrate what God has done, what he is doing and what we trust he’ll do in our future.Statement: Reach the world for Jesus - one life at a time.Psalm 651 Corinthians 2:1-9Matthew 28:16-20

Memorial day is the day we remember those who have given their lives in military service. Characterized by sacrifice, these men and women offered their very lives in defense and vision of our country. God has give us a vision of our church reaching the world for Jesus, one life at a time by making disciples of all nations. We all need to join together -- to sacrifice -- to pay off or down our debt so that we can accomplish the mission God has given to us! Statement: Equal Sacrifice, Not Equal GivingPsalm 116:12-191 Cor. 16:5-14Mark 12:41-44

When Jesus sent the Spirit to his disciples, power was released in and through them that changed the world. When we as individuals and as a church live life in the power of the Holy Spirit, not only are we more peaceful, but we are vessels through which the Spirit unleashes his power. Statement: The Spirit can use us! Is. 12:1–6Romans 8:1-8 Acts 2:1-13John 16:5-15

Does the Bible teach that we are to Love Debt? In reality, the only debt we are to love and continually hold is the debt of loving each other. This mother’s day, we celebrate the fact that Jesus bore the ultimate love debt for us as he suffered and rose from the dead. Statement: Love is the only debt we should crave.Proverbs 3:19-27Romans 13:8-10Matthew 22:34-40

Peace. Just saying the word brings a settling in one's spirit. While peace is found when finances are under control and relationships are healthy, ultimate peace is found in our mediator -- our go-between - our savior Jesus who has overcome the world for you and me. Statement: Forgiveness is a debt cancelled.Num. 21:4–9, 1 Tim. 2:1–6, John 16:25–33

Kevin McClure speaks to our men at our Men's Breakfast about what hinders us as godly guys.