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Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

GUEST SPEAKER: Richard Flemming | November 3, 2024

Today, God is raising up an army of gospel workers from the ranks of ‘ordinary’ men and women. They have caught the vision for the establishment of God’s kingdom among the nations. These ‘ordinary’ people, doing extraordinary things, is one way God is accomplishing his mission of seeing Christ followers among all people groups. Why not here as well?

Acts 4:13

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What's at the Heart of Worship?

What's at the Heart of Worship?

GUEST SPEAKER: SAM ARAGONES | OCTOBER 20, 2024

We all worship something, whether spiritual or physical; today's text helps us examine what is true and authentic worship, and how we can live in it every day.

Romans 1:18-25

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Staying Power

Staying Power

GUEST SPEAKER: DR. WAYNE BAXTER | AUGUST 18, 2024

The Christian life is a lifelong marathon with plenty of ups and downs. The opening of the Letter of James offers us instruction for running and finishing this race.

James 1:2-12

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Framing Our Lives with Worship

Framing Our Lives with Worship

GUEST SPEAKER: DAVID DANIELS | AUGUST 11, 2024

In a world convulsing with violence, corruption, disaster, and bitter divisions, what’s the value of spending an hour or so in church? Multiplied millions of Christians worldwide do so, and this week we’ll explore why in this Psalm.

Psalm 122:1-9

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What Does It Take to Follow Jesus?

What Does It Take to Follow Jesus?

GUEST SPEAKER: BYRON CHAE | JULY 14, 2024

Have you ever found yourself walking into uncharted territory and felt nervous? Have you ever doubted whether what you do is worth giving your life for? Today, we will learn what it takes to follow Jesus and how He enables us to follow Him.

Luke 5:1-11

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Parenting God's Way

Parenting God's Way

GUEST SPEAKER: LAWSON MURRAY | JUNE 16, 2024

What is Christian parenting? What does it mean to raise our children in the ways of the Lord? This message looks at how we can equip, engage, and encourage them to live as joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 28:18-20

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Why Do We Say Jesus is the Only Way?

Why Do We Say Jesus is the Only Way?

GUEST SPEAKER: SCOTT STEIN | MARCH 24, 2024

In a culture of tolerance, Christians who proclaim Jesus as the only way to God are out of step and on the wrong side of history. Sure, Jesus said, “I am the way,” but did that necessarily mean the only way? This message will help us find an answer. to that question.

John 14:6

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The Church Family Needs to Get Its Priorities Right

The Church Family Needs to Get Its Priorities Right

GUEST SPEAKER: PETER BLUNDELL | FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As we heed Paul’s warnings about how a church falls off the rails, this message examines what is expected of the church when it meets to worship the Lord. We’ll look at how the Bible shows us the essential priorities of a worship service.

1 Timothy 2:1-7

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Encountering His Presence

Encountering His Presence

GUEST SPEAKER: BRAD MACPHAIL | JANUARY 28, 2024

Whatever season you currently find yourself in, this message will delve into the profound journey of encountering God’s presence by exploring the life of the prophet Habakkuk.

Habakkuk 1:2-17

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How to Rest When Life is a Mess

How to Rest When Life is a Mess

GUEST SPEAKER: CHRISTIAN CLEMENT-SCHLIMM | DECEMBER 31, 2023

We live in an age of busyness and burnout. Life often feels like a hard, exhausting, and never-ending grind. We need to rest! But, resting, truly resting, is way easier said than done. In today's sermon, we turn to Scripture and learn practical steps to take to experience true, lasting, and rejuvenating rest, especially when life is a mess. 

Psalm 4:1-8

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God's Love for the Jews

God's Love for the Jews

GUEST SPEAKER: MARCELLO ARAUJO | NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Our guest speaker, Marcello Araujo, was born and raised in a Jewish family in Ecuador and became a political activist, zealous for Marxism. When he heard the good news about Jesus the Messiah, it transformed his life, his purpose, and his hope. In this message, he shares his story and the hope that now grips him.

Romans 11:1-12

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The Gospel and the Next Generation

The Gospel and the Next Generation

GUEST SPEAKER: MIKE RACINSKY | OCTOBER 22, 2023

The gospel promises eternal life, free and secure in Jesus Christ. Despite that, many people live with fear, guilt, and shame. Not taking hold of the fullness of the good news, they wonder if the world holds the answers, after all. This message looks at the promise of the gospel, particularly for a new generation looking for hope.

Romans 6:23

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Planning God Out of Your Life

Planning God Out of Your Life

GUEST SPEAKER: WAYNE BAXTER | AUGUST 13, 2023

It’s hard to live life well without making plans: what career path to take, who to marry, where to live. People make plans all the time; but what does God have to say about that? Our text speaks specifically to this part of our lives.

James 4:13-17

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Holy is His Name

Holy is His Name

GUEST SPEAKER: BYRON CHAE | AUGUST 6, 2023

We believe that God calls His people to a higher standard. But what does this mean to us today? How does the Bible teach us about our conduct and how it affects our living? Today, we’ll be learning about what it means to be God’s people and how He desires us to be His witnesses of the gospel in our world.

1 Peter 1:13-25

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The Dangerous Power of Words

The Dangerous Power of Words

GUEST SPEAKER: CHRISTIAN CLEMENT-SCHLIMM | JULY 16, 2023

Words are powerful. What we say matters. In today's sermon, we are going to unpack the great potential and dangerous power of words. We will learn why God cares about what people say, and how Christians can use our words to maximize God's glory and bless our world.  

James 3:1-12

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What's Your Mission Statement?

What's Your Mission Statement?

GUEST SPEAKER: NATHAN KAPTEYN | JULY 2, 2023

As Paul introduces himself at the beginning of his letter to Rome, we get to see what he believes defines his life, which draws us to ask the question: What defines your life?  What is your mission statement?

Romans 1:1-7

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Fostering Faith Formation

Fostering Faith Formation

GUEST SPEAKER: LAWSON MURRAY | JUNE 4, 2023

What is God’s blueprint for passing faith to successive generations? Why is family faith formation important? Who is responsible? And how do we do it?

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

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Jesus: More Than a Messenger

Jesus: More Than a Messenger

CHRISTIAN CLEMENT-SCHLIMM | MAY 14, 2023

Jesus is amazing, but embracing the wrong understanding of Jesus can lead to having a devastating source of false hope and comfort. In this sermon, we will discover who Jesus truly is, and why faith in Him can allow us to survive, thrive, and find peace in this crazy world. 

Hebrews 1:5-14

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The Psalm 1 Life

The Psalm 1 Life

GUEST SPEAKER: DARRYL DASH | MARCH 26, 2023

Whatever shapes your thinking shapes your life, so make God’s Word your primary shaping influence by meditating on it. This message will look at how to curate your inputs and prioritize what matters most.

Psalm 1

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The Feasts of the Lord and the Great Commission

The Feasts of the Lord and the Great Commission

God saves us, equips us, and sends us. Are we ready to answer the call? The Hebrew Scriptures are full of God’s promises to send us the Messiah. Today, as we look at the feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23, could they help us see a foreshadow of the great commission? Could they help us see we are saved for a purpose?

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