Series: To Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain

Text: Philippians 1

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Today we begin a month-long study through the book of Philippians. Paul wants one thing for the Christians in Philippi - and for us as well: To live a life worthy of the Gospel of Christ. What does it mean to live a worthy life? What makes life worth living? Why can life be so hard when we are trying to do all the right things? Let's try to find answers to these questions and more as we dive into Philippians chapter 1.

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Series: The Life of David

Text: 1 Chronicles 28-29

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At the end of David's life, he had to make a change. He was no longer the victorious warrior & giant slayer he had once been. But his time in the battle was over not because he was no longer useful - it's because he was too valuable. So David spent the remainder of his reign setting up the next generation (i.e. his son Solomon) for success.

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Series: The Life of David

Text: 2 Samuel 7

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David's ascent to the throne was anything but smooth. But when he entered his King-era, things went great! ...for a while. Like all of us, life gets messy. Temptation strikes when we are unprepared. Relationships dissolve, families have conflict, all that glitters is not gold. Let's learn some life lessons from Israel's shepherd.

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Series: The Life of David

Text: 1 Samuel 17

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When David fought Goliath, it marked a major life transition for him. He was no longer just a shepherd boy, he was entering his warrior stage - not a child, but not quite an adult. As such, he needed a code to live by, guiding principles that would serve him not just in this singular showdown, but over the next several years of his chaotic young adulthood.

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Series: The Life of David

Text: 1 Samuel 16

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As we begin our series through the Life of David, we begin with some lessons in leadership. There is a sharp contrast set up between King Saul and future-King David. It was a matter of the heart. Character matters. And the skills David developed in the sheep field would serve him for the rest of his life.

Series: Am I Ok?

Text: Ezekiel 24

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Many of us, unfortunately, will experience some form of intense trauma in our lifetimes, whether from an accident, natural disaster, abuse, assault, etc. And about 9-10% of the US population will develop symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When the trauma is experienced over a long period of time, we can develop Complex-PTSD which has some different presenting symptoms. It's important to understand the difference. But what happens when religion is the source of our trauma? There is something called Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS), which is the result of abuse or trauma within the context of a religious environment.

As challenging as these topics and experiences are, I want you to know there is HOPE. We have hope in Christ for a better tomorrow and a perfect eternity to come.

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Series: Am I Ok?

Text: Romans 7, 1 Corinthians 12

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We have learned a lot about ADHD over the past few decade, yet it's rarely something we talk about in our churches. Sometimes it can be hard for people with ADHD to feel like they have a place in the church, or they feel shame because they don't live up to certain standards. But the Scriptures remind us that no part of the body is unimportant. Everyone belongs and has a gift to offer.

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Series: Am I Ok?

Text: Psalm 55

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Anxiety disorders are the number one diagnosed mental illness among adults in the US. Anxiety has been on the rise among teens and young adults since the 1950s. So what is it? What can we do about it? Is anxiety a sin?

There is hope. There is healing. Let's learn the truth together.

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Series: Am I Ok?

Text: Lamentations 3:14-24

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Mental illness is far more prevalent than we may realize. But those who suffer from mental health issues are often overlooked or avoided. We aren't comfortable talking about these things in our churches. But we're trying to change that. This week, we look at mental health in relation to depressive disorders. We will see how David fit the diagnostic criteria for major depression. And we will find hope and healing together with Christ.

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Series: Dinner with Jesus

Text: Luke 24:13-35

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A stranger meets two disheartened disciples walking back home from Jerusalem after the Passover weekend. But when they realized who this stranger was, everything changed. They found HOPE and ASSURANCE at the table with Jesus.

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