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Killing the Root of Bitterness Scripture References Primary text Hebrews 12 Other references Matthew 18 John 15 Ephesians 5:11 Ephesians 4 Overview Bitterness is spreading through our culture like a …
You’re Not as Right as You Think Scripture References Luke 18:9 Luke 18:11 Luke 18:13 John 13:1 Overview Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector exposes how quickly “being right” can har…
Being Offended Is Inevitable, Living Offended Is a Choice Scripture References Primary text Ephesians 4:26 Ephesians 4:29 Ephesians 4:31 32 Other references Psalm 139:23 24 Overview Those people — th…
Stop Being Offended Scripture References Primary text James 1:19 20 Other references Matthew 22:37 Ephesians 2 John 8 Overview Our world is bristling with outrage, and Christians often lead the charg…
When You’ve Given Up on Prayer Scripture References Primary text Matthew 6 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Philippians 4:6 Other references Lamentations 3 1 John 5 Overview Prayer is not a five minute task adde…
Your Best Days Are Now Scripture References Primary text John 2:8 Psalm 118:24 Matthew 6:34 Other references John 8 John 19:1 James 4:13 14 Overview Jesus’ first miracle ends with the master of the b…
When You’re Too Busy for What Matters Scripture References Matthew 11 Mark 2:14 Overview Life can speed up so gradually that we don’t notice the danger until we’re sprinting and exhausted. Craig Groe…
A Better Way: When Christianity Feels Like It Isn’t Working Scripture References Primary text John 14 Matthew 11:28 30 Other references Proverbs 14:12 Psalm 23 Overview Pastor Craig opened a new seri…
Beans and Rice and Jesus Christ Scripture References Primary text Luke 7 Other references Psalm 34:8 1 Peter 3:8 John 13:35 Overview A Pharisee, a sinful woman, and Jesus share a meal in Luke 7. Over…
Speak to Me: The Dangerous Prayer of Samuel Scripture References 1 Samuel 3 Psalm 46 Overview Following Jesus was never meant to be safe. Pastor Craig challenges us to trade polite, self focused pray…
When I’ve Had Enough Scripture References 1 Kings 19:3 Overview Anxiety can swallow even people who love and trust God. Pastor Craig opens up about a recent season when he could hardly breathe, let a…
We Are the Church Scripture References Primary text Matthew 16:18 Proverbs 31 Other references 1 Corinthians 13:13 Ephesians 3:20 Overview Jesus declared, “I will build My church, and the gates of he…
Grace Saves, Truth Frees Scripture References Primary text John 1:14 Other references John 8:32 Ephesians 2:8 9 Romans 6:1 Overview Jesus came “full of grace and truth,” and His followers are called …
Where Is Jesus Going? Scripture References Matthew 4 Luke 15 Matthew 26 Overview Jesus still calls, “Follow Me.” The crucial question is: where is He going? From three parables in Luke 15, we see His…
Don’t Quit in the Pit Scripture References Primary text Genesis 37:5 Genesis 39:2 Genesis 39:21 Other references Genesis 37:23 Genesis 37:36 Genesis 39:6 Proverbs 19:21 Psalm 23:4 Overview God wants …
Rip Up Your List: Building Relationships on God’s Principles Scripture References John 8:12 Psalm 37:4 Proverbs 19:21 Overview Pastor Mike Todd opened a two week focus on “winning in relationships” b…
Date for Your Soul Mate Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 13 Other references Mark 8:37 3 John 2 Proverbs 16:9 Ephesians 4:15 Overview Paul’s famous love poem in 1 Corinthians 13 become…
Three Secrets to the Marriage You Want Scripture References Primary text Genesis 2 Other references Psalm 63:8 Judges 20:45 Hebrews 3:13 James 4:17 Overview Craig Groeschel closed the “Book Club” ser…
Upset the World: Living as an “Upsetter” Scripture References Acts 17:1 9 Acts 17:3 4 Overview The message centers on Acts 17, where Paul and Silas are accused of “turning the world upside down.” Tim…
Attacking Anxiety: Fight Back in God’s Strength Scripture References Romans 15 2 Timothy 4:7 John 10:10 Overview Anxiety and depression may feel inescapable, yet God’s plan is joy, peace, and overflo…
You Become What You Think Overview Dave Ramsey traces a straight line from our thoughts to our outcomes: “You become what you think about.” History, research, and Scripture all point the same directi…
God Is a Promise Keeper Scripture References Primary text Matthew 4 Genesis 3 Other references 2 Corinthians 11:25 Psalm 23:4 Hebrews 11 Romans 6:16 Romans 6:23 Psalm 135:15 Psalm 48:14 Psalm 1 Genes…
When You Feel Abandoned by God Scripture References Primary text Matthew 27:45 Hebrews 13:5 Luke 23:46 Other references Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 4:15 16 1 Corinthians 13:12 Hebrews 5:8 2 Corinthians 12:…
Can I Believe in God and Science? Scripture References Genesis 1:1 1 Corinthians 15 Overview The message argues that science and the Bible are not rivals; they are complementary tools that can lead u…
فكِّر في يسوع مراجع كتابيّة يوحنا 14:6 مرقس 2:16 يوحنا الأولى 4:2 نظرة عامّة جوهر العظة: الناس لا يرفضون يسوع بسبب أسلوب حياته المُحِب، بل بسبب ادّعائه الحصري أنّه الطريق والحقّ والحياة. عبر مقارنة م…
When Christians Let You Down Scripture References Primary text Matthew 23 Matthew 23:27 Matthew 23:33 Other references Titus 11:16 Hebrews 5:13 14 Psalm 103:14 Acts 13:49 Overview Many people doubt G…
From Magician Busting Skeptic to Jesus Focused Disciple Opening Moments • Alli and Jason welcome listeners/viewers to the third episode of the mini series on doubt. • They preview Sam’s return to “d…
God Loves to Use People Who Doubt Themselves Scripture References 1 Samuel 16:6 7 Overview When we struggle more with doubting ourselves than doubting God, we forget that He intentionally shapes impe…
Finding Faith After Doubt – Podcast Round Table Notes Opening Moments Warm hellos from Jason, Sam (pinch hitting for Ally), Katie, and Blair. Laughter over a “new rule” for drawing question cards wit…
Leaving Christianity Scripture References Matthew 14 Matthew 5 Matthew 16 Overview While thousands are coming to faith, many lifelong believers are also walking away. Using Peter’s famous moment of w…
