Acts 16:1-5; II Timothy 1:1-7 | God designed the church to be multi-generational. The wisdom of older people is strengthened by the passion of younger people. In this message, we will look at a young leader who was given a difficult assignment but refused to give up.

Acts 16:11-15 | Healthy churches always have healthy volunteer cultures where everyone contributes and serves. Lydia was a successful businesswoman who opened up her home as a place to launch a church. In this sermon, we will look at how hospitality is often a key to helping people feel safe and loved in the presence of God.

Acts 4:32-37 | The first church in Jerusalem had a generous man named Joseph who earned the nickname “Barnabas” (son of encouragement) because of how he blessed others. In this message we will look at how each of us has a spiritual gift that is meant to be used for the good of others and the glory of God.

Romans 12:1-2 | We are told to “discern” what God’s will is as opposed to seeking the approval of people. Our highest concern should be what God says is best, not what other people think. Living for the approval of people isn’t freedom; it’s slavery.

Mark 10:32-45 | Jesus put the needs of others above his own needs giving us a blueprint for how to live in a joyful and humble way. In this sermon we will explore the pride that threatens our wellbeing and the humility we need to overcome it.

John 3:22-30 | The act of celebrating someone else’s success helps us slay the dragon of jealousy that can so easily take over our lives. John’s attitude and posture toward Jesus shows us how live a life free of jealousy.

Luke 12:13-21 | When we live our lives being rich toward ourselves instead of being rich toward God we miss out on the best kind of life. Greed can overcome and overwhelm our thinking and living if we don’t aggressively fight against it.

Matthew 25:31-46, John 14:6 | When we believe that everyone will be saved we deny our need for a Savior and the Savior Himself. Jesus is clear that not everyone will be saved which should create an urgency in us to submit to Him and tell others about Him.

John 8:31-32; 18:37-38 | How can the statement “there is no truth” be true? It’s self-defeating and contradictory. When we fail to acknowledge truth we can’t make sense of the world and we lose a firm foundation to live on. When Jesus tells us that the truth will set us free He’s making a promise that if we anchor our lives in Him we will experience the freedom we long for.

John 2:1-11 | Jesus liked parties and special events. We find him feasting, celebrating, and rejoicing throughout the Bible. One thing’s for sure: He knew how to live. In this message we’ll look at a wedding he attended in Galilee and how it brought life, joy, and hope to everyone else who was there and how it was a shadow of a future feast.

Luke 8:1-15 | All farmers know that without good soil nothing grows to its potential. What’s true in plants is also true in people; there’s no maturity without growth. In this message we’ll talk about steady growth in a world bent toward confusion and chaos.

I Peter 5:8, I John 2:16, Proverbs 4:23, 24:30-34, Matthew 6:22 | The Bible has a lot to say about eyes. In fact, the things we look at can affect all our thoughts and interactions with God and others. Jesus said, “But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.” This message will consider how to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of all types of media.

Matthew 11:25-30; Genesis 2:1-3 | Sometimes the best thing we can do in the midst of our chaotic lives is to just take a nap! Rest, whether brief or prolonged, rejuvenates us mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. In this message we’ll look at the benefits of resting well.

Hebrews 3:12-14 | Avoiding the truth can hurt us in countless ways. That’s why we need friends who don’t just tell us what we want to hear, but what we need to hear. In this message we will learn the value of being humble enough to receive correction.

James 5:13-16 | One of the best gifts we can give someone we care about is to pray for them on a daily basis. Inviting God to help the people we care about exposes them to a power source they cannot generate on their own. In this message we will learn how to talk to God in a conversational way.

Galatians 6:1-3 | From divorce to cancer to bankruptcy to addiction there are a lot of heavy burdens that can keep us up at night. The emotional weight of life’s challenges are often too much for one heart to bear. In this message we will learn how to carry pain and who to share it with so we can heal.