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5 Tips for Sharing the Gospel
Why share our faith to begin with? There are many reasons, but I’ll simply give two: urgency and obedient response. There is only one way to get to God/Heaven and that’s through Jesus Christ. Here are 5 practical tips for sharing the gospel with those around.
212 #5 - Responsibility
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians and sharing insights about the unique gifts God has gifted to each one of us.
Heal My Soul, O Lord (Psalm 41 Devotional)
Part of what happens as we come into the presence of the Lord is the healing of our souls. He desires a type of redemption that restores our very souls.
212 #4 - Receiving
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians outlining five important reasons why a Christian needs to stay connected to the church body.
Spiritual Formation of Children
When it concerns the spiritual formation of our children, the stakes are very high. As believers, it is not whether we are spiritually forming our children, but whether the spiritual formation they are receiving is true and biblical.
212 #3 - Community
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians. Each of us has unique attributes that, when brought together, make the church a great community to experience.
Eschatology: The Doctrine of Last Things Explained
In the case of end time prophecy, there are at least 183 recorded (and failed) predictions concerning the end of the world. So, what is the point of studying Eschatology? The answer is profoundly simple. It is presented in God’s Word and therefore a dutiful and worthwhile endeavor.
212 #2 - Celebration
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians 11 speaking about the reverence of communion as a solemn celebration.
Trail Pittsburgh to Trail Jesus
My husband and I were walking on a local trail when we came upon a steel plate etched with the words “Trail Pittsburgh”. Somehow that scuffed steel plate sparked deeper thoughts about the bridges we’d crossed since moving here - how God brought us and where we are now on His path.
212 #1 - Counter-Cultural
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians 11 addressing sex and gender in ancient and present-day culture with the context of the Bible’s call to be counter-cultural.
5 Books Every High School Student Should Read
It's often thought that Gen Z doesn’t read as much as generations before. However, I would argue that this generation of high school students read more than they are often credited. So, I want to share five books that were either valuable to me in high school or ones I wished I would have read as a student.
Labor Day 2022 - Live to Work
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas give a special Labor Day message making an argument for Christians to "live to work" rather than "work to live."
Music’s Power to Engage the Heart of God (Psalm 40 Devotional)
Music is powerful. It may not tame the savage beast as they say, but it can have a profound impact on our emotions. Every week we come together to experience the presence of God through worship.
Clarity Everyday #6 - Pleasing to God (Part 2)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the "Clarity Everyday" message series teaching about pleasing God with our words and our thoughts.
3 Reasons to Make Time for God
When preparing for the upcoming school year and anticipating the early mornings and inevitable math problem that will have your child – or you - in tears, have you also prioritized your relationship with God? Remember it is never too late to return to Him.
Clarity Everyday #5 - Pleasing to God (Part 1)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Clarity Everyday message series teaching about the dangerous slope of sin in people's lives by looking at four different types of sin.
Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation Explained
Today we are going to briefly discuss and cover some of the basic understandings of one of the fancy big words used in various Christian circles ending in “ology”. In its most basic definition, Soteriology focuses on the study of salvation, or saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Clarity Everyday #4 - Necessity
Continuing in the Clarity Everyday series, Young Life Regional Director, Mike Chilcoat looks at Psalms 19:10-11 and the necessity of scripture in our lives.
Abide (Dwell Songs) | Worship Song Analysis
Today, I want to focus on a song that we have sung a handful of times during our weekend gatherings called “Abide” which is written by a worship collective called Dwell Songs. The song centers around John 15:5 and has a simple message – depend on the Lord.
Clarity Everyday #3 - Authority
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Clarity Everyday series looking at the authority of scripture; it's authority as a historical book and in our own lives.