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What Kind of God? #3 - God is Holy
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the "What Kind of God?" message series teaching about the holiness of God.
Quiet Acts of Obedience (Part 1): Seen
As part of my moms’ study group, we decided to read a book over the summer called Risen Motherhood. While reading, a quote that stayed with me is “All our quiet acts of obedience will be seen, rewarded, and praised for the glory of God.”
What Kind of God? #2 - God is Omni
Adult Ministry Director Jonathan Thiede looks at how the things we know about God settle the things we don't know about everything else.
Why were Certain Books Excluded from the Bible?
Have you ever considered how the Bible was formed? You’d be correct to assume that the process of how the Bible was put together is complex, and it involves quite the historical and theological journey. However, not all ancient texts found their place within the pages of the Bible.
What Kind of God? #1 - God is a Trinity
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Identity Theft" teaching how to keep our identity in Christ secure.
Strive for Perfection and Beauty (Psalm 50 Devotional)
Perfection and beauty - the 2 things an artist strives for. We work our craft, practice, hone, develop, mimic, toil and work toward perfection and beauty. But why?
Identity Theft #3 - I Am What I Have
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Identity Theft" teaching how to keep our identity in Christ secure.
Church Words 101 - Agape
I did not understand the word “agape” until I did some research, reading, and soul-searching for this blog; but now I believe I have a better understanding. What do I understand a little better about agape love?
Identity Theft #2 - I Am What Others Think
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the a series "Identity Theft" teaching how to keep our identity in Christ secure.
Identity Theft #1 - I Am What I Do
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the a new series "Identity Theft" discussing three lies of today's world threatening to misplace an identity outside of the love of Christ.
Being Vulnerable in a Small Group
One of the tests of a healthy small group is the willingness of members to be vulnerable with each other. Being vulnerable is putting yourself in a position to experience pain and rejection. This is the only way others get to know the real you.
Offer This
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund shares moments through the New Testament to illustrate how to offer our lives to God.
Invest in the Imperishable (Psalm 49 Devotional)
We live in a society where people can live under the illusion of self-made security. Of course, everyone knows it’s all temporary. They know that one day they will die and leave it all behind. So, where or what should we be investing in?
Questions with Surprising Answers (Independence Day 2023)
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas proposes questions with surprising answers for those looking for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness on Independence Day weekend.
“Spiritual, But Not Religious” Culture
There is a growing popularity of identifying with the phrase, “spiritual, but not religious” in our culture. The first challenge of this ideology is that it creates perceived common ground so long as the values of relative truth are upheld. So, how do we step into this conversation as a Christian?
Asking For A Friend #7 - I Won’t Stumble Badly, Will I?
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund completes the message series Asking for a Friend providing biblical insights in the question, "I won't stumble badly, will I?”
Tell the Next Generation (Psalm 48 Devotional)
Christian parents often keep silent about the single most important aspect of their lives, their faith in Jesus Christ. But we are told to share our story and the tenets of the Christian faith with the next generation reminding them how salvation is achieved.
Asking For A Friend #6 - What Do I Gain?
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series Asking for a Friend providing biblical insights in the question, "What do I gain?”
The Importance of Preaching God’s Truth to Yourself and Others
I am not a preacher, but I am preaching truth to myself these days! I’m not preaching carefully crafted sermons with three solid points and illustrated stories. Rather the message to myself is a simple truth about who God is and what that means for me today.
Asking For A Friend #5 - Do I Have to Forgive?
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series Asking for a Friend providing biblical insights in the question, "Do I Have to Forgive?”