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Heman and Ethan and the Turmoil of Waiting Nov 24, 2024

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Popular Christmas songs paint the picture that “all is merry and bright” this time of year—but for many, the reality is starkly different. In this week’s message, the first in our Christmas series, Pastor J.D. shows us the contrasting realities present in Psalms 88–89. It is in these two psalms that we see one of the great paradoxes of the Christian life: Our seasons of darkness and despair, while incredibly painful, don’t invalidate the steadfast love and faithfulness of God.

A Legacy of Grace Nov 17, 2024

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With the holidays fast approaching, along with the feeling that you are constantly inundated with ads, you'll likely pick up on a common thread: The accumulation of more things equals happiness. But with a "never enough" mindset, it's impossible to be what God desires us to be: cheerful givers. In this week's message from 2 Corinthians 8–9, Pastor J.D. helps us to see a kind of giving that is motivated not by guilt, but as a response to the grace that we have received. When we have this as our focus, we can move from asking, "What must I give?" to "What do I get to give?"

Money Matters Nov 10, 2024

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While we know that it is more blessed to give than to receive, it doesn't always feel that way, especially when the bills are piling up and the money doesn't seem to stretch far enough. So how can we reclaim joy in giving? In this week's message from Matthew 6, Pastor Bryan shows us how generosity helps to shift our perspective on life, giving us what material possessions never can—deep, lasting joy.

What Are You Leaving? Nov 03, 2024

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We're likely familiar with the call from Jesus to seek the kingdom of God above all other things, but our financial decisions are one indicator of what we are truly seeking. In this week's message from Haggai 1–2, Pastor J.D. encourages us to consider how our giving reflects the priority we have placed on God in our hearts and lives. Just as the Israelites fell to the temptation to place their own comforts and priorities ahead of their worship of God, we are still susceptible to this today. By reorienting our hearts, we can ensure that the stewardship of our finances is in alignment with God's kingdom.

Listen to Your Future You Oct 27, 2024

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A legacy is inherently something that reaches far beyond us, making an impact long after we're gone. So how do we approach the stewardship of our money in a way that leaves a lasting legacy? In this week's message from Luke 16, Pastor J.D. takes us through one of Jesus' parables to show us how leveraging our resources for eternity truly is the wisest course of action. If we believe that everything ultimately belongs to God, this will radically change the way in which we handle our finances.

Fighting for Lifelong Love Oct 20, 2024

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Conflict isn't generally regarded as a positive thing, but the reality is that learning to handle conflict in a healthy way can be something that actually sanctifies and matures us. In this week's message from Song of Solomon 5–7, Pastor Curtis explores how even in conflict, we can fight for each other—and for love that endures. When we are overwhelmed by God's forgiveness toward us, we will find ourselves able to more easily extend forgiveness to others.

A Sextant for Dating Oct 06, 2024

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For sailors lost at sea, the sextant was a remarkable tool designed to help them gain their bearings and navigate to where they needed to go. For us today, making our way through the dating world often feels akin to sailing across the vast ocean—and without the wisdom found in God's Word, we will find ourselves hopelessly lost. In this week's message, Pastor Bryan returns to Genesis 24 to equip us with biblical tools that can help us ensure we are charting a wise course as we pursue dating, engagement, and marriage.

A Recipe for Dating Sep 29, 2024

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Dating isn't what it used to be, in many ways. The advent of dating apps has made it easier than ever to connect with people, but often at the expense of isolating oneself from community. In this week's message from Genesis 24, Pastor Bryan draws on the story of Isaac and Rebekah to give us some helpful principles for approaching dating in today's world. The more we center our joy and contentment in Christ, the better off we will be, single or otherwise.

Five Ancient Laws for Finding Lasting Love Sep 22, 2024

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Throughout history, there have been countless songs, poems, and books written about love. Yet, we know that turning to pop culture for advice on finding love is not the wisest course of action. In this first message of our four-week series on relationships, Pastor J.D. reminds us from Song of Solomon 1 and 2 of some foundational truths about love that are helpful in navigating singleness, dating, and marriage. In the end, these earthly forms of love are intended to be a signpost, pointing us to the much greater love that God has for us.

Presence | John Muller Sep 15, 2024

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We often hear about someone who has a "calming presence," or what it’s like to be "in the presence of greatness." But what comes to mind when you think about being in the presence of God? Is this even something we have access to? The truth is, we have access to God through prayer right now, but we are constantly surrounded by distractions. In this week's message from Exodus 33, Pastor John explains how experiencing God's presence is vitally important in understanding two things: who we are and what our purpose is.

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