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Quiet Acts of Obedience (Part 3): Praised
After reading the book Risen Motherhood, I was encouraged by the sentence, “All our quiet acts of obedience will be seen, rewarded, and praised for the glory of God.” In the final part of this series, we will explore the “praised” aspect and how this is demonstrated throughout scripture.
Live This Day #5 - With Hope
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Live This Day" looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians. Christians take hope trusting in God's plan for eternity.
Colossians 2:16-23 Devotional (Part 5)
As we continue through the book of Colossians, we see that this group of Christians was facing intense pressure from certain individuals in their community to conform their behavior to a pattern of living that was out of alignment with the gospel of Christ. How did they respond?
Live This Day #4 - With Purity
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Live This Day" looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians. God's design for human sexuality is for our good and for our good enjoyment in the best possible ways.
Live This Day #3 - With Strength
Mike Chilcoat continues the message series entitled "Live This Day" looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians. Jesus gives us strength to endure until the eternal victory is our in Christ.
Live This Day #2 - With Care
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Live This Day" looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians. Christians care for others should be obvious to believers and unbelievers alike.
Live This Day #1 - With Conviction
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund starts a new message series entitled "Live This Day." Dr. Bjorklund looks to the New Testament book of 1 Thessalonians to teach about living with conviction in today's world.
Labor Day 2024 - Vain Is Your Labor?
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas explores the essence of work through the lens of Psalm 127, understanding the frustrations and the pursuit of labor without God's involvement as futile. Discover how a restored relationship with God and a renewed perspective can transform work from mere toil into a meaningful vocation, and learn the importance of rest in finding peace in our labor.
Anxious No More #4 - Trusting With Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes "Anxious No More" messages series. In a world rife with uncertainty, Matthew 10 offers a fresh perspective on anxiety, urging us to trust God amidst cultural tensions. We're reminded that anxiety can be a signal to important issues, and our trust in God should be like a child's leap into a pool, knowing a loving adult is there to catch them. Jesus calls us to be 'sheep among wolves,' living with purpose and navigating life's challenges with the wisdom of serpents and the innocence of doves, focusing on internal growth over external distractions.
Anxious No More #3 - Praying Our Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Anxious No More," teaching about trusting God with all aspects of our lives.
Anxious No More #2 - Addressing Our Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled "Anxious No More," teaching about trusting God with all aspects of our lives.
Anxious No More #1 - Naming Our Anxiety
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins a new message series entitled "Anxious No More," teaching about trusting God with all aspects of our lives.
Tov #3 - Walk Humbly
Wexford Campus Pastor Russ Brasher concludes the message series entitled Tov, which is the Hebrew word for “good,” exploring what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Tov #2 - Love Mercy
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series entitled Tov, which is the Hebrew word for “good,” exploring what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Tov #1 - Do Justice
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off a new message series entitled TOV, which is the Hebrew word for “good,” exploring what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Independence Day 2024 - Do Not Forget
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall encourages us to remember God's good promises and good character this Independence Day weekend.
The Stories Jesus Told #12 - The Lost Sheep and Coin
Strip District Campus Leader Dan Irvin completes the "Stories Jesus Told" message series teaching about the lost sheep and the lost coin.
The Stories Jesus Told #11 - The Rich Man
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the "Stories Jesus Told" message series teaching out of the gospel of Luke sharing the parable of the rich man and his eternal destiny.
The Stories Jesus Told #10 - The Servant in the Field
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the "Stories Jesus Told" message series teaching out of the gospel of Luke sharing the parable of the servant in the field and what it means to be a servant of God.
The Stories Jesus Told #9 - The Building of the Tower
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the "Stories Jesus Told" message series teaching out of the gospel of Luke sharing the parable of the man who does not count the cost of building a tower.