When It Feels Like the Wrong Direction

When It Feels Like the Wrong Direction

PAUL SADLER | NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Jacob is invited to Egypt, and it’s a chance to see his long-lost son, but is it the right thing to do? Or is it a trap? This message looks at how to make decisions confident in God’s leading.

Genesis 45:25-46:7

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Learning to Forgive; Learning to Be Forgiven

Learning to Forgive; Learning to Be Forgiven

PAUL SADLER | NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Jesus calls us to forgive, but we struggle to do so. A key insight in Joseph’s life helped him forgive and even love people who had mistreated him terribly.

Genesis 45:1-15

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When Your Good Intentions Are Tested

When Your Good Intentions Are Tested

PAUL SADLER | OCTOBER 29, 2023

Judah vowed to do better with Benjamin than he did with Joseph. But when it comes right down to it, will he follow through? We make a lot of resolutions and impressive-sounding commitments, but how do we make good on them when we’re tempted to pass?

Genesis 44:1-17

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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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The Sin That You Won't Let Go

The Sin That You Won't Let Go

PAUL SADLER | OCTOBER 15, 2023

We all have sins that are harder to dislodge than others. And some that we struggle to let go at all. The story of Joseph shows us that we’re not alone and reveals how God can work through our circumstances to set us free from the sins we cling to.

Genesis 43:1-15

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Sometimes, the Past Needs To Be Dug Up

Sometimes, the Past Needs To Be Dug Up

PAUL SADLER | OCTOBER 8, 2023

We love to enjoy the present and look forward to the future, but it’s hard to move forward without dealing with our past. This message looks at how God surfaces issues in our past to help us break free from them their hold on us.

Genesis 42

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What Difference Does God Make?

What Difference Does God Make?

PAUL SADLER | OCTOBER 1, 2023

Many people look at the lives of Christians and conclude, “Their lives don’t seem to be any easier so what’s the point of faith in God?” This message looks at the difference Jesus makes in the lives of His followers even when their circumstances don’t seem much different from others.

Genesis 41:1-16

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Trusting God When People Let You Down

Trusting God When People Let You Down

PAUL SADLER | SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Disappointment can come to us in many forms. And it’s not long before a disappointment with our circumstances can turn into disillusionment with God. This message looks at what God was doing in Joseph’s disappointments and teaches us how to trust God when people let us down.

Genesis 40:1-8

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God Hasn't Forsaken You

God Hasn't Forsaken You

PAUL SADLER | September 17, 2023

Sexual sin destroys careers, ruins marriages, and enslaves those who fall into it. While it’s true that the Bible says to avoid it, it also gives the help and hope we need to do so. This message looks at how Joseph was able to avoid the advances of Potiphar’s wife.

Genesis 39:1-23

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Why Doesn't God Stop Them?

Why Doesn't God Stop Them?

PAUL SADLER | SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

When evil people succeed or people do us wrong when we’re trying to do what’s right, it feels like God has abandoned us. Why doesn’t He stop them? This message looks at how God is at work in our lives and the people around us even when evil seems to have the upper hand.

Genesis 37:2-28

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The Mystery of Healing Prayer

The Mystery of Healing Prayer

PAUL SADLER | SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

When God doesn’t answer our prayers, it can leave us confused. Does God not care after all? Is it because I don’t have enough faith? Is it because I’m not good enough? This message looks at the answers to these questions and provides a guide to understanding prayer.

James 5:13-20

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Learning To Wait When I Want It Now

Learning To Wait When I Want It Now

PAUL SADLER | AUGUST 27, 2023

Almost everything has gotten faster in our world today. We have fast food, fast fashion, and fast lanes, but some things still seem to take forever. And we’re not very good at waiting! This message looks at how God can help us to wait when we feel impatient.

James 5:7-12

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Financial Planning for the Last Days

Financial Planning for the Last Days

PAUL SADLER | AUGUST 20, 2023

We’re constantly exposed to images of people with fabulous wealth, and we live at a time when economic injustice is greater than ever. The average person is tempted to envy or despair and sometimes both. This message looks at the comfort and wisdom that God gives to find contentment in an age of more.

James 5:1-6

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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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How Do We Stop Arguing

How Do We Stop Arguing

PAUL SADLER | JULY 30, 2023

Nobody likes to argue but sometimes it feels unavoidable. Just trying no to get angry doesn’t seem to work. This message looks at some practical steps you can take to engage God and reorient yourself to the situation in a way that releases your anger and helps diffuse the conflict.

James 4:1-12

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A Little Knowledge Can Be Dangerous

A Little Knowledge Can Be Dangerous

PAUL SADLER | JULY 23, 2023

We all have questions about life, and there are many voices in our world offering answers. This message looks at how to discern wisely and know whether the people we’re following and the answers we’re getting are going to help of hinder us.

James 3:13-18

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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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When Christians Act Like Zombies

When Christians Act Like Zombies

PAUL SADLER | JULY 9, 2023

The main activity that takes place in most church ministries is teaching, and so the impression can be given that faith is mostly about getting the right answers. This message looks at the difference between dead and living faith and how you can learn to live out your faith.

James 2: 14-26

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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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