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Converging
God has created us in different ways, and so we connect to him in different ways too. Learn about various ways that people connect to God to appreciate and flourish in those differences.
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The Road Ahead
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Remember Who You Are
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Giving & Receiving
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Mind-shaping Faith
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Common Ground
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The Lord's Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
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Common Ground Expectations
Common Ground Expectations
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Habakkuk: Waiting on the World to Change
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What's Next?
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Mary of Magdala
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Outlasters
In a world that’s hyper-focused on the here and now, we’re called to build something lasting. This series will teach us to create a legacy that stands the test of time. With messages on raising Godly children, saving and giving with purpose, and lasting faith, Outlasters prepares the church to see beyond daily thrills and things to the plan God has for our future.
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Outsiders
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Lead Out
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All Things
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Year in Review
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Advent
As we look forward to Jesus’ birth, we take time to examine this season and everything that surrounds it.
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Give. Thanks.
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The Revealing of Jesus
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In the Fire
Life is full of battles…and often those battles are just trying to block your progress. In the two-week series In the Fire, learn how to handle the heat of life through the power of God.
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Facing a Troubled World
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Stay Positive
Cynicism and negativity may be the easy choice, but they’re not the best choice. If you seek what’s good, you’ll see what’s good. Let’s embrace the way we’re created to think and Stay Positive.
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Acting Like the Apostles
The early church had a mission unlike any other in history. It’s still our calling today. Since we’re part of the Restoration Movement, let’s look back to see how the early church started on their mission and see if we can do some of the same.
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I Deserve It
How different would the world look if everyone got what they deserved? Would your salary be the same? What would our prisons look like? Would nice guys finish first or last? Or would things be a lot worse?
This four-part sermon series takes a look at the things we actually deserve that God’s forgiveness spares us from: death, condemnation, rejection, and being counted out.
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"Those" People
The negative neighbor. The critical co-worker. The manipulative family member. We all have difficult people in our lives. Let’s learn how we can live with—and show love to—Those People.
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Naomi & Ruth: A Story of Hope
No matter life’s trials or tribulations, we must maintain hope. For the next few weeks we’ll explore the tale of two women who had every reason to give up hope, learn how God restored it, and expect God to do that in our own lives.
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Rescue
When relationships, jobs, and possessions don’t bring the happiness and fulfillment we are searching for, we often find ourselves drowning in loneliness and disappointment. Join us as we discover how God wants to rescue us through the church and use our story of survival to rescue others.
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Margin
Sometimes it seems like the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum capacity,” and then some. But there is another way…one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Come explore what it means to live with Margin.
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Waiting Expectantly
Sometimes frustratingly, God doesn’t always work on our timetable and often calls us to wait… but we don’t have to be bitter about it. In this sermon, we learn about faithful people who waited expectantly, and how we can become like them.
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Christmas Kingship
While there may not have been Three Kings on Christmas, there were three types of kings in Matthew chapter 2. Come learn about them at our Christmas Eve Service
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Carols
God is with us – in answered promises, realized dreams, and refreshed hope. How could we help but sing? Let’s explore the songs born from our joy that Christ has entered the world.
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Plentiful Harvest
Plentiful Harvest
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Voter Anguish
Voter Anguish
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Elisha
Can you imagine what could happen if we gave control of our life to God? It’s scary, but the benefits are world-altering. It’s time we start taking risks and making decisions the world doesn’t understand. Come see what life can look like when we let go… when we decide to have Ridiculous Faith
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Change Your World in 52 Days
Are you happy with your life? So many people in our culture and community seem discouraged at their state of affairs. So was Nehemiah, but he took steps to change his world and did it in just 52 days. In this series we examine how he did it and how that can apply to our lives.
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It’s Time
God has given us a brief amount of time on this earth to live and work and worship and influence our community. Let’s make sure that we’re using that time as wisely as we can. Let’s commit to inviting people to learn more about Jesus and to introduce them to the hope he offers.
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Getting Past Your Past
One of the greatest obstacles for moving toward the future for many people is their past which can drag them down. If you’re having trouble moving on, God can help! That doesn’t mean it’s easy, but it’s possible.
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Let’s Talk
In a society that has experienced an explosion of communication-oriented devices, it seems that communication has somehow gotten more difficult. How can we navigate these times without wanting to stop talking to one another? Listen to our series to find out.
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Why Do I Need to Go To Church?
Why Do I Need to Go To Church?
In a special guest sermon, Loren Deckard addresses a popular question in our society. We read our Bibles, we can watch better preachers than Adam on YouTube. What’s the point of going to church when I have so many other ways I can spend Sunday morning?
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Friending
You can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends. Friendships are one of the most important relationships that we can have, but if we don’t approach them intentionally, they can fall apart quickly. Learn what God has to say about keeping the right friendships to serve him.
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What Was I Thinking?
What Was I Thinking?
In a special sermon, Loren Deckard tells us what he was thinking.
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Pray for One
Pray for One
Jesus told us to go into all the world to make disciples, but that seems like a huge task. Don’t be overwhelmed, big changes can start with one step or in this case one person. What if you focused your energy and efforts into serving and blessing one person who is already in your life?
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Identity in Jesus
Identity in Jesus
Who are you living for? Jesus gives us a high calling that can radically the change the way the world sees us and the way that we see ourselves. Loren Deckard shares this special message with us this week.
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Pray
When do you pray? Is it a last resort or a way of living? Realistically, we tend to rely too much on our own power and not enough on God’s. This series shows us how to pray and get in good habits and teaches us what effect prayer can have on our lives.