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The epic story of God started out so well.  Creation.  Imagination.  Freedom.  Potential.  It was like a dream.  Then one day the dream died.  And nothing was ever the same. Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis 3, Creation, Sin, Fall, Adam and Eve, Temptation, Death

Stories take on a richer meaning when we get to know the author.  Not only is God writing the grandest story ever told, but in doing so, He allows us to get to know Him.  In this first chapter, the Writer introduces Himself. Scriptures and Keywords:  Genesis 1-2, Creation, God, Creator, Adam, Eve, Meaning of Life, Purpose of Life, Existence To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

It's one thing to be sick or broken.  It's another to trust the doctor and follow his plan for healing. Scriptures and Keywords:  John 5, Addiction, Sickness, Healing, Freedom, Jesus To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Feelings of depression can attack anyone. If you've ever wondered how followers of God can lose their joy or knows what it's like to be in despair, this message is for you. Scriptures and Keywords:  Psalm 40, Depression, Anxiety, Loss of Joy To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

When we find ourselves trapped in the darkness of fear and worry we can believe the lie that we are all alone in our struggles.  The hope of Christ helps us overcome the hold of doubt and rediscover our faith. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:26, Fear, Worry, Trust, Hope, Faith To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Addictions, such as pornography weigh us down with the guilt of sin keeping us from experiencing the joy and freedom Christ came to offer us. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 5:27-30, Mark 7:14-23, Colossians 2:13-14, Addiction, Pornography, Guilt, Recovery To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Sex is a gift from God.  So why does it cause so much trouble?  When it comes to intimacy, the fantasy never mirrors the reality. Scriptures and Keywords:  2 Samuel 13; 1 Corinthians 6, Sex, Intimacy, Amnon, Tamar, David, Absalom, Sexual Boundaries To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

God's vision for the church is to reach the world with the truth that Jesus is the hope, truth and life and that through Him we find salvation.  Sometimes reaching the world though causes us to step outside of our own self-interests. Scriptures and Keywords:  Jonah, World Missions, Missions, Vision To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Does our church exist in this community or for this community?  How we answer this question makes all the difference. Scriptures and Keywords:  Nehemiah 4, Community, City, Church, Purpose, Mission, Nehemiah To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

When church-people think church-vision, we usually think of blueprints, programs, and upcoming expenses.  It's so much more than that.  You might be surprised at what we consider a vision for a church. Scriptures and Keywords:  Philippians 2:12-16, Church, Vision, Future, Unity, Selfishness, Philippians 2 To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Do you have a vision for your life?  How about starting the new year off with a plan guaranteed to make 2009 a better year? Scriptures and Keywords:  Joshua 24, Vision, Life Plan, Commitment, Christ, Goal To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

As we wrap up another Christmas, let’s look back on 2008, consider how blessed we really are, then re-check our attitude towards another year. Scriptures and Keywords:  Philippians 3-4, Thankful, Gratitude, Contentment, Renew, Change To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Jesus entered the world to bring us hope.  He came to save us from ourselves.  In a messed up world, more than ever, this Christmas we need Jesus to save us! Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 1:18-25, Jesus, Savior, Sin, World, Hope, Salvation, Forgiveness, Christmas To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

The Christmas story not only introduces us to the person we worship.  It also teaches us how to worship. Scriptures and Keywords:  Luke 2:8-20, Christmas, Worship, Shepherds, Praise To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

During Christmas we are all consumed with giving gifts. The greatest gift we can give our kids or grandkids is to be a spiritual influence in their life. Scriptures and Keywords:  Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Christmas, Family, Kids, Teens, Faith To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

What we think we deserve and what God gives us is not always the same.  What we think others deserve and what God gives them is never the same.  In this message, we'll discover God's value system is much different than our own. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 20:1-17; Luke 17:20-21l, Punishment, Consequences, Grace, First, Last, Vineyard, Workers, Parable To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

The Kingdom of Heaven is a term Jesus used often, but one we seldom understand.  If we ever get a picture of what Jesus is trying to teach us, it will change everything about how we live our life. Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 13:44-46, Mustard Seed, Kingdom, Hidden Treasure, Jesus To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Watch the news long and you'll become afraid.  The economy is impacting all of us.  Will it impact Christmas?  Should it?  How should we as believers approach Christmas this year in light of the current economic situation? Scriptures and Keywords:  Matthew 6:24-33, Christmas, Money, Worry, Fear, Trust, Economy, God To leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Often we fail to recognize the value of life experiences. God uses the good and bad experiences of our life to shape and mold us for His glory.  We need to realize that our unique experiences have eternal value if we will submit them to Christ and let Him use them as He will.Scriptures and Keywords:  Philippians 1:12, 19-21, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Experiences, Unique, God's Plan, Life Experience, God's GloryTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right:

Ever feel like you must be the weirdest guy on the planet?  Or wish that everyone else could be more like you?  No matter which extreme most fits you, the answer is the same.  Join us as we seek to accept and embrace the unique personality God has given each of us.Scriptures and Keywords:  Psalm 139:13-16, Unique, Personality, Creation, Weird, Wonderfully MadeTo leave or view comments about this post please click on "Comments" to your right: