Series: Build Strong
Speaker: Alex Reid

Title: Stupid Arguments

Key Passage: 2 Timothy 2:22-26
Other passages: Matthew 22, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 15:1, Romans 12:18 

Descriptions: In this series we're exploring how the books of Timothy, letters from Paul, were intended to build Timothy strong, so that Timothy could lead a strong church and build them strong.  One of the ways Paul advises Timothy to 'build strong' is to stay away from arguments and fights.  The Holy Spirit transforms us to be able to avoid arguments and gently teach those who oppose us.

Series:Empowered and Compelled
Speaker: Kimberly Smith

Title: Spirit-controlled Temperament
Key Passage: Acts 2:14-24
Other passages: Acts 2:37-41, Matthew 16, Galatians 5:25

Descriptions: Peter was an unpredictable, passionate, intense, reactive and emotional person - hardly the type you'd image to be the foundation on which a movement would be built or the voice God would choose as spokesperson.  And yet, empowered by the Spirit Peter was exactly that person.  Showing us what is possible when a life is surrendered to the leading and filling of God's Spirit.

Series: Build Strong
Speaker: Gary Weatherley 

Title: Fan your gift into flame

Key Passage: 2 Timothy 1:6
Other passages: 1 Timothy 4:14  

Descriptions: Our gifts and unique contribution into church life and the work of God in the world are like a campfire that needs tending.  A fire needs Heat, Fuel and Oxygen to exist likewise our gifts need to be used, encouraged and need the church body so everyone can benefit from us playing the part we have been called to play.

Series:Empowered and Compelled
Speaker: Jeff Benson

Title: Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Key Passage: Acts 2:1-13
Other passages: Acts 1:8, Acts 5:18

Descriptions: Throughout the book of Acts, the early church show us what it looks like to be empowered and compelled to do incredible things in and for Jesus. Pastor Jeff begins this new series focusing in on the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and what it means for us to believers who are filled with the Spirit.

Series: Build Strong
Speaker: Kimberly Smith 

Title: Paul & Timothy

Key Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-5
Other passages: Acts 16:1-5, Philippians 2:19-23,  

Descriptions: In Paul & Timothy we see a strength of relationship, connection and partnership that oly God could make possible.  Pastor Kimberly starts our new series with a look at how this pairing was used by God to achieve great things in each of their lives and for the advance of the kingdom.

Series: N/A
Speaker: Bill Brisbane

Title: Peter
Key Passage: John 21:1-19
Other passages: Matthew 26:33, Mark 14:29, Acts 2:36-41

Descriptions: N/A

Series: Easter
Speaker: Jeff Benson

Title: Death and Condemnation?
Key Passage: Revelation 21:3-8
Other passages: Eccesiastes 3:11, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:4-5, Romans 5:12, Romans 5:18, Revelations 1:17, Isaiah 6:5, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 1:21

Descriptions: Like it was for Ada and Eve when they hid in the garden, we all have eternity "set in our hearts", and so deep down we know that death and condemnation are coming for us.  At least, they were.  Because at Easter time we celebrate the day that changed all of that!

Series: Better Together
Speaker: Gail Moe Dwai

Title: Offer Hospitality To One Another

Key Passage: Romans 12:13
Other passages: Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 4:9

Descriptions: Hospitality is not all about food. In Karen culture when it come to hospitality, we think of food only.  Because we live in poverty, food is precious when someone offer the best meal to us before they have it themselves. Now we live in a country where we are not hungry for food, hospitality is no longer the fulfillment of material needs but a warm welcome, love and time for one another.

Series: Better Together
Speaker: Kimberly Smith

Title: Offer Hospitality
Key Passage: 1 Peter 4:9
Other passages: Revelation 3:20, Luke 19, Romans 12:9-13

Descriptions: Hospitality is 'the friendly and generous reception' of other - guests, visitors and even strangers.  In this final message in our 'Better Together' series, Pastor Kimberly explores how hospitality is so near to the heart of God as it expresses exactly the warmth of welcome and inclusion He desires for us all.

Series: Better Together
Speaker: Kimberly Smith

Title: Instruct One Another

Key Passage: Romans 15:14
Other passages: Ephesians 4:15, Mark 10:17-22, 2 Timothy 4:2

Descriptions: We are called to instruct (encourage, counsel, rebuke and advise) one another - it makes us better together and is one of the mechanisms God uses to grow us.  But there is a time, place, motivation and method that will make such interactions more fruitful and help one another to flourish.  Pastor Kimberly looks at what we can do to create the best environment for helpful instruction.