Matthew 6:1-4 | The practice of giving without pomp and circumstance orients our hearts towards God’s approval instead of the applause of other people. Nothing slays the dragon of selfishness like the discipline of serving those in need.

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.

Psalm 8, Daniel 4:28-37 | The Bible makes clear that people find their place under God’s authority and in authority over the earth. When we reject God’s authority we falsely believe we have ultimate authority which always humility. When we embrace God’s authority we receive joy that comes from being under His protection and living out His plan.

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.

Psalm 14:1, Romans 1:18-23 | The Bible claims that based on the beauty and order we find in creation, there is no excuse for failing to worship our Creator. Unfortunately, people often choose not to acknowledge or worship Him. No other philosophy has created more death and destruction than the belief that there is no God. Acknowledging and worshiping our Creator brings humility and accountability to our lives.

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 8:40-56 | The statistics on death are quite impressive: one out of one people die. It requires wisdom to know how to prepare for death; it requires faith too. In this message we’ll learn how to cope with the reality of death and dying.

John 5:1-15 | Every living thing changes. Even clocks constantly reset themselves. We do one of two things with change: we can either embrace it, or try to ignore it. The healthy approach is adaptation and maturity, which includes accepting the necessity of change. In this message we’ll learn how change makes us stronger and wiser.

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.

Proverbs 11:14, 12:15, 15:22, 19:20, 25:11, Colossians 4:6, I Thessalonians 5:11 | The Bible says, “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Few things are more helpful than an encouraging word. Solomon said, “There is wisdom in a multitude of counselors.” In this message we will examine how giving and receiving truth spoken in love can bring healing into our lives.

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.

Job 8:21, Proverbs 15:15, 17:22, 18:24, Psalm 126:2, Luke 10:17-21 | Of all the most important things in life good friends and laughter would be near the top of the list. Neither is complete without the other; they’re “emotional” twins. In this message we’ll look at the blessings of laughter and friendship.