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Caring for Children through Foster Care, Adoption, and Community Support Scripture References James 1:27 Overview The hosts connect the Christian experience of being adopted into God’s family with th…
A God of Second Chances Scripture References Primary text Jonah 3:1 Jonah 2:10 Jonah 1 Other references Malachi 3:10 Isaiah 30 Overview Jonah 3 opens with a stunning sentence: “The word of the Lord c…
The God of Second Chances Scripture References Jonah 3:1 Titus 3:5 Isaiah 30 Overview Jonah 3 opens with the stunning line, “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time.” The preacher uses that …
Seeking God’s Face in Prayer Scripture References Primary text Luke 11 Luke 10 Psalm 63 Other references Galatians 3:26 Psalm 105 Overview Prayer is not a duty to secure results; it is an invitation …
A Whale of a Prayer Scripture References Primary text Jonah 2 Jonah 1 Other references Jonah 2:1 Jonah 2:2 Jonah 2:9 Jonah 2:10 James 5:13 Matthew 12 Luke 18 Psalm 3:4 Psalm 16 Psalm 69 Psalm 116 Ove…
A Whale of a Prayer Scripture References Primary text Jonah 1 Jonah 2 Other references James 5:13 Psalm 3:4 Psalm 16 Psalm 69 Psalm 116 Matthew 12 Luke 18 Overview Jonah 1 shows a prophet running; Jo…
Seek His Face – Sisters 2024 Main Session Scripture References Primary text Luke 11 Luke 10 Psalm 63 Other references Psalm 105 Galatians 3:26 Overview Pastor Amy centered the night on one conviction…
Stop Running – Jonah, Part 1 Scripture References Primary text Jonah 1:1 Jonah 1:3 Other references Jonah 1:15 Jonah 2:3 Overview God still speaks, and when His word comes it often calls us to do wha…
The Word of the Lord Came to Jonah — and Comes to Us Scripture References Jonah 1:1 Jonah 1:3 Jonah 2:3 Overview God still speaks, but His instructions often collide with our preferences. Jonah’s sto…
Perfection Is Not a Prize—It’s a Promise Scripture References Primary text Matthew 11:28 30 Matthew 5 2 Corinthians 12 Other references Proverbs 24 Overview Pastor James Meehan closed the “Almost Tru…
Perfection Is a Promise, Not a Prize Scripture References Primary text Matthew 11:28 30 Matthew 5 Other references Proverbs 24 2 Corinthians 12 Overview The message confronts the almost truth that “n…
Loving Neighbors Impacted by Incarceration Scripture References Hebrews 13:3 Matthew 25 Overview The episode explores how followers of Jesus can love and serve people touched by incarceration—those i…
Lasting Joy Is Found in a Who, Not a What Scripture References 1 Peter 1 Psalm 51 Psalm 16 Overview Our culture insists that God’s top priority is our personal happiness, but that claim is only almos…
Beyond the Happiness Gospel: Choosing Holiness for Lasting Joy Scripture References 1 Peter 1 Psalm 51 Psalm 16 Overview Culture keeps telling us that God’s main job is to make us feel good, but the …
Love That Makes Strangers Feel at Home Scripture References Hebrews 13:1 2 Romans 12:13 Overview Refugees and immigrants often arrive in our communities feeling like the only stranger at a crowded pa…
Jesus Is More Than Enough Scripture References Primary text Ephesians 2 Colossians 2 Other references Romans 3:10 2 Corinthians 3:4 Psalm 145 Overview Culture keeps repeating, “You are enough,” but P…
When You’re Not Enough, Jesus Is Scripture References Primary text Colossians 2 Ephesians 2 Other references Romans 3:10 2 Corinthians 3:4 Psalm 144 Overview Culture keeps saying, “You are enough,” b…
Doubt Isn’t the Enemy of Faith Scripture References John 14 John 11:16 Psalm 23 Overview Pastor Craig opened a new series built around his upcoming book “The Benefit of Doubt.” He argued that spiritu…
Doubt Isn’t the Enemy of Faith Scripture References Psalm 23 John 14 John 11:16 Overview We all hit moments when prayers go unanswered, loved ones walk away from Jesus, or nagging questions surface i…
Hearing God’s Voice Scripture References Primary text John 10 1 Samuel 3:8 Other references Jeremiah 33:3 Isaiah 30:21 Psalm 46:10 1 Kings 19:12 Revelation 3:20 Overview Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pro…
Hearing God’s Voice Scripture References Primary text John 10 1 Samuel 3:8 Other references Jeremiah 33:3 Isaiah 30:21 Psalm 46:10 1 Kings 19:12 Revelation 3:20 Overview Jesus promises that He is the…
Abide in the Vine, Bear His Fruit Scripture References Primary text John 15:5 Galatians 5 Other references Matthew 7 Galatians 5:25 Overview Christian faith is meant to be unmistakably alive, visible…
Abide in the Vine and Bear Spiritual Fruit Scripture References John 15:5 Matthew 7 Galatians 5 Overview Calling yourself a Christian is not the same as living a Spirit filled, fruit bearing life. Us…
Relational Faith, Not Transactional Faith Scripture References Primary text Psalm 63 Matthew 6:33 Other references Exodus 16:3 Jonah 4 Overview Pastor Craig exposed the subtle lie that turns followin…
True Faith Is Relational, Not Transactional Scripture References Primary text Psalm 63 Other references Exodus 16:3 Jonah 4 Matthew 6:33 Overview The message exposes the subtle lie that treats God li…
Putting God First: Confronting Idolatry Scripture References Exodus 34:14 Exodus 20:5 Deuteronomy 4:24 Overview Pastor Craig used a row of chairs to expose how many Christians say God is first but se…
A Faith That Puts God Second Scripture References Primary text Exodus 34:14 Exodus 20:5 Deuteronomy 4:24 Other references Exodus 23 Overview The message confronts the gap between what Christians say—…
Selective Obedience vs. Full Surrender Scripture References Primary text 1 Samuel 15 Other references Deuteronomy 5:33 Exodus 19:5 Job 36 Overview Following Jesus is not about doing “most” of what He…
Selective Obedience or Full Surrender? Scripture References Primary text 1 Samuel 15 Other references Deuteronomy 5:33 Exodus 19:5 Job 36 Overview The message exposes “selective obedience”—doing some…
Christian ish or Fully Devoted? Scripture References Primary text Revelation 3:15 Revelation 3:17 Revelation 3:19 Other references Proverbs 29:18 Hebrews 11:6 1 John 2:15 Overview Pastor Craig opened…
