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Define the Relationship – Ruth 3 Scripture References Ruth 3 Ruth 3:12 Song of Solomon 8:4 Overview Ruth 3 drops us into the “decision point” of Ruth and Boaz’s relationship. After seven silent weeks…
Building God Honoring Relationships: Four Signs of a “Keeper” from Ruth 2 Scripture References Ruth 1 Ruth 2 Proverbs 5 Overview Pastor Craig continued the Ruth series by tracing the moment Ruth and …
Dating and Marriage Wisdom from Ruth and Boaz Scripture References Ruth 2 Proverbs 5 Overview Using the developing relationship between Ruth and Boaz, today’s message unpacked how disciples of Jesus …
Finding the Love That You Want Scripture References Ruth 2 Leviticus 19 Romans 8:28 Overview The message moves from the heartbreak of Ruth 1 into the hope of Ruth 2, showing how God can “turn the pag…
Finding a Love That Honors God Scripture References Primary text Ruth 1 Ruth 2 Other references Leviticus 19 Romans 8:28 Overview Dating and marriage feel “incredibly complicated” in today’s culture,…
When It’s Time to Walk Away Scripture References Primary text Ruth 1 Other references Genesis 19 Psalm 60:8 2 Corinthians 6 Overview Against the bleak backdrop of famine and loss, Pastor Craig opened…
Leave Moab, Return to Bethlehem Scripture References Primary text Ruth 1 Other references Psalm 60:8 Genesis 19 2 Corinthians 6 Overview The opening chapter of Ruth confronts us with a choice: stay i…
You in Five Years: Sowing Habits, Reaping a Harvest Scripture References Galatians 6 Hosea 10:13 Mark 4:20 Overview Pastor Craig asked every listener to picture life five years from now—spiritually, …
The Habits You Have Today Shape Who You Become Tomorrow Scripture References Galatians 6 Hosea 10:13 Mark 4:20 Overview What you will look like five years from now is largely predictable: your curren…
We Desperately Need Each Other Scripture References Primary Text Genesis 1:26 Genesis 2:22 Acts 2:46 Other References Philippians 1:7 James 5:16 Overview God never meant for anyone to walk through li…
Created for Community Scripture References Primary text Genesis 2:22 Genesis 1:26 Acts 2:46 Other references Genesis 1 Philippians 1:7 James 5:16 Overview God never meant for anyone to do life alone.…
See Trouble Coming, Avoid It: Five Dating Red Flags Scripture References Primary text Proverbs 27:12 Other references Proverbs 27:9 2 Corinthians 6:14 Amos 3:3 Proverbs 12:15 1 Corinthians 13:7 James…
Silence Your Negative Thoughts Scripture References Primary text Proverbs 4:23 Romans 8:5 6 1 Samuel 30 Other references Psalm 103:1 Psalm 86:15 Psalm 145:8 Exodus 34 Romans 15:13 Overview What you c…
From Chronic Negativity to Spirit Led Thinking Scripture References Primary text Romans 8:5 6 1 Samuel 30 Other references Psalm 103:1 Psalm 86:15 Psalm 145:8 Exodus 34 Overview Negativity is spreadi…
Made for Community – God’s Plan to Change the World Scripture References Primary text Acts 17 Matthew 28:18 20 Other references Colossians 3:16 1 John 4:19 Overview Jenny Allen closed the Book Club s…
Find Your People: How God Changes the World Through Community Scripture References Primary text Acts 17 Matthew 28:18 20 Other references Colossians 3:16 1 John 4:19 Overview The world desperately ne…
The Cure for Greed: Living as Pipes, Not Pails Scripture References Primary text 2 Corinthians 8 2 Corinthians 9 Other references Mark 12 1 Timothy 6 Psalm 112:9 Matthew 6 Overview Greed disguises it…
One Thing: Pre deciding to Pursue Intimacy with God Scripture References Primary text Psalm 27 Other references Psalm 63 Psalm 19 Psalm 122 Overview Pastor Craig opened the new series “Think Ahead” b…
One Thing: Pre Deciding to Pursue Intimacy With God Scripture References Primary text Psalm 27 Other references Psalm 63 Psalm 19 Psalm 122 Overview King David teaches us that closeness to God never …
You Do What You Do Because of What You Think of You Scripture References Primary text Proverbs 23:7 John 8:44 Ephesians 4 Other references Luke 21:37 Luke 22:39 Overview Our consistent behaviors flow…
Grit: Being Faithful in the Little Things Scripture References Primary text Luke 16:10 Galatians 6:9 Other references Matthew 17:20 2 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 10 Proverbs 9:9 Overview Faithfulnes…
Faithful in the Little Things Scripture References Primary text Luke 16:10 2 Corinthians 12 Galatians 6:9 Other references Matthew 17:20 Proverbs 9:9 1 Corinthians 10 Overview Steadfast people don’t …
Get Rid of Your Guilt Scripture References 2 Corinthians 7 Romans 3:23 Romans 2:4 Overview Life change never starts with will power alone; it starts when God softens the heart. In this fourth message…
Get Rid of Your Guilt Scripture References 2 Corinthians 7:9 Romans 3:23 Romans 2:4 Overview We can change our habits only when God first changes our hearts. In this fourth “Habits of a Healthy Heart…
When Your Mind Won’t Stop Scripture References Primary text Mark 1 Psalm 46 Matthew 6 Other references Ecclesiastes 2 Luke 3 Luke 4 Overview Pastor Craig continued “Habits of a Healthy Heart” by expo…
When Your Mind Won’t Stop Scripture References Primary text Mark 1 Luke 4 Psalm 46 Other references Ecclesiastes 2 Luke 3:22 Matthew 6:6 Overview Our schedules are packed, yet our spiritual cups are …
Because I Have Jesus, I Have Enough Scripture References Primary text Ecclesiastes 4 Matthew 6 Acts 27 Other references Hebrews 12:1 Proverbs 31:8 Overview Pastor Craig exposed the common lie that “m…
When Less Is Better Scripture References Primary text Acts 27 Matthew 6 Ecclesiastes 4 Other references Hebrews 12:1 Overview We are formed by the lie that “more is always better.” Paul’s storm tosse…
Search Me, God — The Habit of Self Examination Scripture References Primary text Psalm 139 Jeremiah 17:9 2 Samuel 11 Other references Psalm 36:2 Overview Week 1 of “Habits of a Healthy Heart” begins …
Search Me, God – The Habit of Self Examination Scripture References Primary text Psalm 139 2 Samuel 11:1 Other references Jeremiah 17:9 Psalm 36:2 Overview We begin the year confronting one uncomfort…
