Is there anyone who can truly give a gift? Is God able to truly give, or does he need or seek something in return? How is it that God is able to give?

"Where this is faith, there is nothing that can stop us." 

Is that a true statement? It depends on what you're trusting. 

Text: 1 Corinthians 15

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11

How does God manifest his grace to us? One way is through giving us spiritual gifts.

How do we manifest God's grace to others? One way is through using the gifts he gives us to serve others. 

“Uh oh. The pastor is talking about money today.”

Yes, it can be an uncomfortable topic, but for Paul, generosity was a key part of following Jesus.

Why? Because the gospel is a story of a gift, of grace and, in giving, we get to mirror the actions of our Savior.

Who will God use to defeat The Dark King of Double Wickedness? 

Othniel the Ordinary

Text: Judges 3:7-11

Listen to Becki Watson share her life story, the story of God's work in her life.

What is God doing in your life?

Where does He want to take you?

What result is He pursuing?

The answer to those questions is important.

What does God want us to do for one another as part of the same church?

The answer to that last question depends on the answer to the first ones.

Text: 1 Corinthians 13

Ssssss-swish-tssssss!

Boom-ba-boom!

Tingle-ting-ting!

What is the connection between the freedom we receive in Christ and the Christian pursuit of justice for those under social oppression? 

This message explores that question by looking at the movements of Scripture from freedom to slavery and slavery to freedom, landing finally in Galatians 5.

1) All truth is a gift

2) God's Word, in Scripture and Christ, is a gift

3) We receive truth through faith, which involves active pursuit

4) We share the gospel

5) We pursue truth everywhere