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Responding to Tragedy: A Christian Perspective
There are many different emotions that arise when reading the headline that, yet another school shooting occurred in Texas. I am reminded of a similar time in Jesus’ life and believe it gives insight on how we can navigate through tragedy and in turn respond to those around us.
The Reason For God
Director of Student Ministry James Isaac explores three arguments proposed for the existence of God.
Why is Jesus’ Ascension so Important?
Tim Keller suggests that Jesus’ ascension is typically misunderstood by many including the original disciples. Because of this misunderstanding, Christians will forget about the importance of this event even though this act of Jesus sets up the hope we have as believers of things to come.
Happier #4 - Obligated and Unrestricted
Guest speaker Mike Chilcoat continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 8 encouraging us, “When trying to figure out what to do, consider what is the most loving thing you can do for others.”
10 Tips for Leading a Small Group
Can you remember how you felt on the first day of school? No matter what grade you were in there could be fear, excitement, angst, or an anticipation of the possibilities. Groups leaders can feel similar types of emotions when a new study starts so here are few tips to help you out!
Happier #3 - Compelled and Satisfied
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and speaks about this passage’s call to focus more on the things of God and less on the things of the world.
Walk in the Light (Psalm 36 Devotional)
Have you ever been in complete darkness? The type where you can’t even see your hand in front of your face? Many of us have been in situations where we felt the darkness closing in, and we were not sure how to get out. But remember the light of the Lord.
Happier #2 - Single and Complete
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 and what this passage says about being single and still complete through our relationship with Christ.
What is Our Trust Rooted In?: Dealing with Life's Trials as a Christian
While I agree that it’s important to know what’s going on in the world, I also know how much the volume of these things affects my thinking. When we’re constantly bombarded by trials, sadness, and evil, it's easy to allow these things to consume our thinking and warp our view of God.
Happier #1 - Married and Content
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the Happier message series teaching out of 1 Corinthians. Can we trust God in our marriages enough to allow Him to work towards our own happiness?
Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation | Book Review
Jesus promises that those who are willing to hear and keep the words of His love letter to His church will be blessed! Nancie Guthrie’s book, Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation, has helped me recognize the blessings of Jesus in the words of this prophecy.
Final Hours #6 - 1 Event (Easter 2022)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Final Hours" on Easter focusing on the truth of the risen Christ.
Final Hours #5 - 6 Hours (Good Friday 2022)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Russ Brasher, and James Isaac lead the Good Friday service looking deeply at Christ's last remaining six hours on the cross.
Final Hours #4 - 5 People
Dr. Terry Thomas continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus's conversations with five special people are recorded for our understanding of the personhood of God today.
How to Share the Light of God in a Dark World
It is said that it is easier to light a candle than to curse the darkness. That is true. And we know where light comes from. The Gospel of John calls Jesus the light of all lights. We are to let our light shine before others so that our good deeds may be seen and glorify our Father in heaven.
Final Hours #3 - 4 Places
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus visited four distinct locations during His final hours- each with special events taking place.
Rescue Me from these Lions (Psalm 35 Devotional)
The house of the Lord is a wonderful place of refuge in a world gone crazy. But what happens when the sanctuary becomes like this crazy world? The church is full of broken people; it is not a museum for saints but a hospital for sinners. So, how do we respond?
Final Hours #2 - 3 Stories
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus tells three parables to encourage followers to live their daily lives with the future in mind.
Final Hours #1 - 2 Questions
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the new message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus's disciples asked two important questions of Jesus in the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew.
Hamartiology: The Doctrine of Sin Explained
Talking about sin these days seems old fashioned and out of touch. Who really wants to think about sin or being sinful? Hamartiology is the study of sin and deals with how sin originated, how it affects humanity, and how it was and will ultimately be defeated.