2020.08.23 - Aaron Hixson - "Building the Bridge"
When it comes to living Pi2, prayer, and inviting are obvious Biblical commands. But why do we place so much emphasis on investing in other people's lives? What's the biblical basis for this, and what does it accomplish? In this talk, we explore the what, why, who, and how of investment.
John 1:40-42
Unseen Essential
2020.08.16 - Mark Nelson - "Unseen Essential"
We will introduce you to our approach to sharing the gospel, as well as think about the first part of the model: Pray. You will come to see how essential it is that our efforts to share the gospel are built on a foundation of prayer.
Col. 4:2-4
Will the Real Giant Killer Please Stand Up?
2020.08.09 - Drew Karschner - "Will the Real Giant Killer Please Stand Up?"
What do you do when your problems are so big, you can't see a way past them? If you follow Jesus, does that give you any advantage in overcoming them? We'll answer those questions as we take a look at a central figure in the Bible and his own encounter with a giant problem.
1 Samuel 17
IF It Were Me
2020.08.02 - Aaron Hixson - "If It Were Me..."
The Apostle Paul said that the church should have NO DIVISION. But as we look at our world today, that does not seem like it's true. In fact, division seems to be at an all-time high. How is it that we are supposed to develop unity in a crazy world? Paul gives the key to unity in the passage we'll explore, and as we walk this pathway to unity, we'll see what might be the most meaningful church perk of all.
1 Corinthians 12:15-25
Lifting Partners
2020.07.26 - Matt Snyder - "Lifting Partners"
What do we do when life gets hard for the people around us? Do we feel compassion, or are we skeptical? What stands in the way of us being people who truly carry each other's burdens?
Galatians 6:1-5
The Enemy of Deception
2020.07.19 - Graham Spruill - "The Enemy of Deception"
While believing the Gospel is something that we decide in a moment, it’s also something that we pursue for a lifetime. In this talk, we’ll go over a church perk that empowers us to pursue the Gospel every day and experience the freedom it has to offer.
James 5:16
Judgement Call
2020.07.12 - Mark Nelson - "Judgment Call"
At a time in our culture where judging abounds, find out why the Church offers a unique and valuable perk that enables us to love all people while practicing healthy discernment.
Romans 14:13
A Good Word
2020.07.05 - Nate Miller - "A Good Word"
There is something you should experience within the local church that is unlike anything else on earth. We will explore this "one another" command in today's talk, and look at the power of a good word.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Stinky Love
2020.06.28 - Drew Karschner - "Stinky Love"
We would all prefer that others would respond to us in love, especially when we are at our worst. But that kind of love requires sacrifice. Is it even realistic? How do we access that kind of love? That's exactly what we'll learn from Jesus as we take a look at John 13.
John 13
The Promise of Pursuit
2020.06.21 - Drew Karschner - "The Promise of Pursuit"
Why does the spark in our dating relationships often fade? Why do couples drift from lovers to mere roommates? In this message, we'll examine the Bible to learn how we can rekindle our love and actually enjoy the relationship we have with our spouse!
Genesis 2:24
The Promise of Purity
2020.06.14 - Drew Karschner - "The Promise of Purity"
Though most people don’t set out to hurt their spouse and their marriage, sin often gets in the way. Then, to take it a step further, many try to hide their sin and that secrecy does even more damage to the individual and the couple. In this sermon, we’ll discuss how we can let God’s Word bring light and healing to our lives and marriages.
Genesis 2:24-25
The Promise of Partnership
The Priority of Promise
2020.05.31 - Drew Karschner - "The Promise of Priority"
What if putting your spouse first was actually the recipe for an unhealthy marriage? Might it instead lead you to discouragement, dissatisfaction, or even divorce? If you shouldn't put your spouse first, then what should be first? That's what we'll discuss in this message.
Genesis 2
If Memory Serves
2020.05.24 - Mark Nelson - "If Memory Serves"
Discover why our memory is as much about building our future as it is about remembering the past, and why it may be one of the best tools at our disposal for an effective faith journey.
2 Peter 1:5-7
Good Won't Last
WE ARE ENCOURAGING ALL GROUPS TO TAKE SOME TIME IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF THIS TRIMESTER TO CELEBRATE COMMUNION TOGETHER AS A GROUP.
AS WE GO THROUGH A SEASON OF ISOLATION AND UNCERTAINTY, THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DRAW CLOSER TO CHRIST AND EACH OTHER AS WE REMIND OURSELVES OF THE CERTAINTY WE HAVE OVER SIN AND DEATH BECAUSE OF CHRIST’S DEATH, BURIAL, AND RESURRECTION.
2020.05.17 - Drew Karschner - "Good Won't Last"
There are plenty of people around us who are doing good deeds but they still aren’t making an eternal difference. We can do a lot of good, but without Christ at the center of our motivations, those good works will die along with us. So how do we live a life that truly honors God and matters forever?
Romans 3:20
Trust Issues
We are encouraging all groups to take some time this week or next to celebrate communion together as a group. As we go through a season of isolation and uncertainty, this is a great opportunity to draw closer to Christ and each other as we remind ourselves of the certainty we have over sin and death because of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
2020.05.10 - Drew Karschner - "Trust Issues"
Our current circumstances may make a life without worry seem impossible. We worry about our jobs, health, kids, parents, relationship statuses, school loans, mortgages, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, our worries don't change our circumstances. In fact, they can actually make them worse. In this sermon, we'll discover how we can move away from worry so we can make a difference where it matters.
Matthew 6:25
A Tale of Two Responses
2020.05.03 - Aaron Hixson - "A Tale of Two Responses"
As uncomfortable as it is to talk about money, it's a massive part of our everyday lives. Especially in a world of furloughs, layoffs and economic shutdown, we're thinking about money more than ever. But how does money impact our ability to live a life that counts? We'll check out the response of two people who had to make a choice between money and a life that matters - in their responses, we'll find hope for our path forward.
Luke 18
Don't Miss The Moment
2020.04.26 - Drew Karschner - "Don't Miss the Moment"
Our lives are often busy and distracted, and unfortunately we miss out on investing in the relationships that God puts before us. From the people we meet once in a coffee shop, to friends, co-workers, neighbors, and even our closest family members, how can we be giving them our full attention and investing in them like eternity depends on it?
Ephesians 5
Death is Staring at You
Unfiltered Pursuit
This is the first week of the Spring Group Trimester. If you have not met over the break, you may want to focus more on catching up personally and helping each other get acquainted with the online meeting platform. If you have been meeting through the break, this is a great opportunity to return to some “normalcy” and dive into the sermon discussion questions.
In addition to the sermon discussion questions you’ll find links below to help your group get setup to meet online, as well as resources to review growth goals and the group agreement.
2020.04.12 - Drew Karschner - "Unfiltered Pursuit"
After rising from the dead, Jesus had a long conversation with two men who didn't recognize Him. They had heard Jesus’s tomb was empty, but they didn't believe He was alive. At the end of their conversation, they realized that not only was Jesus alive, but they were talking to Him. In their amazement, they ran seven miles back to Jerusalem to share the news with everyone. Is it possible the resurrected Jesus has been talking to you but you have missed Him? If you have met Him, are you responding as if you haven't?
Luke 24:13-35
