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Dealing with Criticism Feb 09, 2019

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Sometimes we allow things in this world to become so important to us that they begin to become a part of our very identity. Sadly, whenever something becomes a part of our identity we often find it very difficult to listen to feedback in that area. In Mark 11 Jesus challenges the religious leaders about something that was very important to them and we find that they were unable to genuinely consider his critique. By watching how the religious leaders respond to Jesus challenge we can learn a lot about ourselves and the ways we often respond to criticism. The message concludes by seeing how Jesus continues to challenge us even today whenever we allow anything other than his glory to become preeminent in our lives.

The Pain of Unanswered Prayers Feb 02, 2019

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In Mark 11:20-25 Jesus reminds his disciples that God is able to do the impossible and he calls them to ask him for anything, believing that they will receive it, and he will give it to them. Some of you may have tried this. Some of you have asked God for the impossible and truly believed that he would do it, and yet nothing happened. And the truth is that hurts. It hurts to believe that God is going to do something impossible and then find out that he doesn’t. So what do we do? Do we stop asking? Do we keep asking but no longer really believe its going to happen? What are we supposed to do with all the impossible things we long for when praying about them often only leads to pain? These are some of the questions we will try and answer in tonight’s sermon.

Fruitfulness in an Age of Distraction Jan 26, 2019

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In this passage we see Jesus curse a fig tree and it raises all kinds of questions. In the end though we realize that this passage really isn’t about the fig tree, it’s about us. So what are we supposed to learn from this surprising passage? In what ways are we like the fig tree? And if we are like this tree what do we need to do to ensure that we don’t receive the same curse that fell on it? Lastly, what does all of this have to do with Jesus cleansing of the temple and how should we apply that to our lives today?

Costly Faith in a Worthy Redeemer Jan 19, 2019

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Ruth 4 describes the costly faith of Boaz seeking to redeem Naomi and Ruth. The other redeemer in the story concludes that Ruth and Naomi are not worth his time, but Boaz is willing to redeem them at all costs. All of this is pointing forward to Jesus, the Redeemer who was willing to give it all to redeem the widow, the outsider, and all those who would believe in Him. Through the cross and resurrection, Christ is quilting together a patchwork of redemption that will result in his eternal praise. Through doing this, he proves to be the worthy treasure that is worth any cost to us.

How Do We Respond to Loss? The Risk and Reward of Faith Jan 12, 2019

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How do you respond to loss? In Ruth 3 we see someone who is well acquainted with loss vulnerably open herself up and lay her heart at the feet of Boaz? How did she do it? Where did she find the courage? What gave her the confidence to risk everything after she had already lost so much? And how would Boaz respond? Was it worth it? And what does this story have to do with us today? Are there things it can teach us about how we ought to respond to the losses in our lives?

The Lord of the Harvest: Grace for Outsiders Jan 05, 2019

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In Ruth 2 we are welcomed into the story of Boaz welcoming a Moabite outsider into his field. He protects her provides for her, and associates himself with her by feasting with her. Listen and hear how the gospel is the great news about the Lord of the Harvest who invites sinners to feast with him as a family.

Behind A Frowning Providence He Hides A Smiling Face Dec 29, 2018

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In Ruth chapter 1, we are invited into a story of sorrow and tragedy. Yet, despite such hardship, we see a God who is with His people every step of the way as he directs every single second of history towards its intended destiny. Hear and see how the Gospel invites us into a life where we can trust God in bitter suffering and unmeasured delight.

Eagerly Awaiting the One Who Loves Us Dec 22, 2018

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Waiting can be hard for us. The command to wait is the second most used command in the Bible. If God sees waiting as a good thing, why do we struggle to wait? Listen and hear how the first appearing of Jesus creates in us the ability to wait for his second appearing with eager expectation.

Pursuing Jesus and Finding Joy! Dec 15, 2018

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Trusting God Against Impossible Odds Dec 08, 2018

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Have you ever found that your circumstances made it really hard to believe some of God’s promises? Well you certainly aren’t the first person to feel that way. Consider Joseph, his fiance is pregnant and all that he knows for certain that he is not the father. And then an angel comes and calls Joseph to trust God and take Mary as his wife anyway. That would be hard. In this sermon we will see that just like Joseph the hardest thing God is calling us to do this Christmas is to trust him. We will also see that because the Christmas story is true and God really did come in the flesh you and I have all that we need to trust God even against the most impossible odds.

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