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Acts 2

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:54:43 GMT

The Holy Spirit empowers us as a church to be part of God's kingdom coming down to earth!

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Acts 1:1-11

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:40:00 GMT

Jesus resurrection means that we are empowered to live on mission!

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Gospel Fluency in Esther 9 & 10

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:26:57 GMT

We are going over the end of Esther and finding Gospel parallels within the story to see how God is faithful throughout. Also exploring the concept of stewardship and how we can live this out when sharing the Gospel.

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Esther 7 & 8

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:22:42 GMT

In Esther 7 and 8, we see the power of God at work in the downfall of Haman and the preservation of the Jews. The story highlights how our sin can often blind us to the truth and often puts us at odds with the things of God. Ultimately, we are reminded that Gods mercy is available to all of us through Jesus as we ident

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Esther 5 & 6: Humility and Wisdom

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:35:54 GMT

This teaching explores the themes of humility, wisdom, and trust in God’s timing through the story of Esther. It highlights Esther’s courage in waiting for the right moment to approach King Xerxes, showing that patience is not passivity but wisdom. The lesson contrasts Esther’s faith with Haman’s pride, emphasizing how unchecked arrogance leads to downfall, while humility and trust in God’s plan bring honor. Through biblical examples and personal reflection, it encourages students to trust God’s perfect timing, resist pride, and remain faithful even when the

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Esther 3 & 4

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:24:31 GMT

In this sermon, we dive into the story of Esther, focusing on the contrast between self-interest and the best interests of others. Through the actions of characters like Haman, Xerxes, and Esther, we see how human nature often drives us to prioritize our own desires, but as followers of Christ, we are called to live differently. The message challenges us to consider how God may have placed us where we are "for such a time as this"—to step beyond our own self-interest and act for the good of others.

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Noahic Covenant

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:04:29 GMT

God is a faithful God who keeps his promises. This semester we will explore together how important this truth is through looking at the five biblical covenants, followed by the book of Esther. We are looking first at the Noahic Covenant where we find that the place of redemption starts with a realization of our own brokenness!

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The New Covenant

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:48:49 GMT

After studying the other four biblical covenants, we finish our series by looking at the New Covenant. Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for redemption. It is because of the saving work that Jesus has done for us that we no longer have to be good enough or follow the law perfectly. Instead, as believers in Christ under this New Covenant, we live in freedom and as part of God's family. So the question is, have you trusted in Jesus and are you walking in the light?

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The Davidic Covenant: After God's Own Heart

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:58:04 GMT

Tonight, we’re diving into the Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel 7:8-17 and exploring what it truly means to be someone after God’s own heart. David wasn’t chosen because of his status, appearance, or perfection—he was chosen because of his heart for God. Even in his greatest failures, David’s willingness to repent and realign himself with God set him apart. His story reminds us that God isn’t looking for perfect people, but for those who are fully surrendered to Him.

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The Mosaic Covenant

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:12:20 GMT

The Mosaic Covenant was an opportunity for the Israelites to choose life or death, blessings or obedience. This covenant was an invitation to be God's holy people- a light to the rest of the world! As believers, we are no longer the Mosaic, or Old Covenant, but we are still called to be set apart as His people. And ultimately, this invitation to choose life or death is one that is still offered to us today. So, what will we choose?

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The Abrahamic Covenant

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:27:29 GMT

In the book of Genesis we learn about our second biblical covenant: The Abrahamic Covenant. This covenant is one that God makes with Abraham and his descendants. Through this story, we see God's faithfulness to keep his promises. Though it takes a long time, Abraham and Sarah learn that waiting on the Lord allows them to see how he really is God Almighty.

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First Importance

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:25:27 GMT

The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are the most important events that have ever taken place in the history of the world. Paul says they are of "first importance." We'll be exploring these events recorded in the gospel of Mark specifically looking at what Christ accomplished for us through his death and the evidences of his resurrection.

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He Did It for You

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:33:35 GMT

In Jesus' last moments before he is arrested, Jesus modeled for us the importance and significance of communion and prayed in agony at Gethsemane. Through all of these moments, Jesus is willing to fulfill the will of God in his life because he loves us. He loves us even though we did nothing to deserve it. He loves us even though it cost him. As disciples, we must approach Jesus with extreme thankfulness for his sacrifice on our behalf.

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The Greatest Command

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:47:27 GMT

We often measure our growth or "success" as a Christian based on our ability to achieve for God. Jesus, however, redefines what true "success" looks like by teaching us to be people who learn to love him and others well. We will look at the passage about the Greatest Commandment and the parable of the Good Samaritan to see what this looks like.

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Prayer and the King

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:12:20 GMT

Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and enters as the King he is. Once he is there, he finds the temple lacking. Instead of being a house of prayer for all nations it has become a den of robbers. Our role as Jesus disciples is to worship him as King and to be a church devoted to prayer.

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Cut It Off

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:46:49 GMT

We will be looking at what Jesus teaches about the causing division within the body of Christ and how we’re called to build each other up instead. This message also challenge us to take a hard look at the things in our own lives that pull us away from God and encourage us to take bold steps to remove them, no matter how tough it may be.

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Who is He to You?

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:09:16 GMT

If we want to call ourselves Jesus disciples we have to be ready to answer the question, who is Jesus to you? Is he just someone you know casually, or is he the Messiah? And then we have to decide, who will we be to Jesus? Are we willing to deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow Him in order to be his disciple?

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Can You See Him

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:39:32 GMT

Through the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water we see God at work in our midst. However, the disciples missed the miraculous because they were focused on the mundane. Our job as disciples is to be able to recognize the work of God in our midst and join in!

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Walking in Wholeness

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:56:49 GMT

Disciples of Jesus are called to walk in the wholeness and peace of being made new in him. Looking at the story of Jairus and his daughter and the bleeding woman, we see how Jesus is able to bring wholeness in hopeless situations.

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The Kingdom Needs More Farmers

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:14:29 GMT

The parable of the sower in Mark 4 teaches us multiple things at once. If we are a Christ follower, we are given a new vocation of farming! Our job is to share the good news of God with as many people as we can. There is so much that we learn from the farmer in this parable about how we do this well. We also have the responsibility to ask ourselves, "what kind of soil am I?".

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There's Still Hope for the Rejects

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:21:40 GMT

Jesus brings hope to the hopeless. Through the call of Levi and the eating with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus shows that no one is "too far gone". This is really good news for you and I. Disciples of Jesus live into the truth that there are no lost causes in the Kingdom of God.

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The Healer Named Jesus

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:34:59 GMT

We all need this healer named Jesus to show up in our lives and heal the brokenness we face. Healing is both an individual and communal process. In the story of the man with leprosy, Jesus healed the leper because of his faith that Jesus had the power to heal. However, in the story of the paralytic, Jesus healed the man because of his friends great faith in Jesus. Jesus heals us individually and through the power of our community. We all are called to respond to this healer in faith!

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Following to Find

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:01:09 GMT

Just like the disciples, you and I have been called to follow Jesus. The question isn't whether or not we have been called, but whether or not we believe Christ is worth following.

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Faithfulness In The Wilderness

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:10:33 GMT

God had a plan for his people! He has good plans for your life as well. Will you choose to be obedient?

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You Become What You Worship

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:07:10 GMT

Despite God's promises and instructions, in times of doubt, impatience, anxiety, and distrust God's people turn to idolatry. How often do we do the same?

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The Tabernacle & God's Presence

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:56:32 GMT

In this sermon, we will look at the historical details, explore the meaning, and discern the purpose of the Tabernacle in the Book of Exodus. We will also explore the biblical timeline of God's presence with his people. We'll see where we started, where we're at, and what we can look forward to when it comes to his presence.

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Laws and Love: The Ten Commandments

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:38:26 GMT

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Covenant Continued

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:55:59 GMT

In chapter 18, we learn from Moses that the burden of leadership can be heavy, especially if we try and do everything on our own. Do we have wise counsel in our lives that are going to encourage us, but also call out things that aren't good? In chapter 19 God restates his desire to be in relationship with his people. In response to God's grace, we are all called to be priests and take part in God's mission on earth.

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Exodus 16

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:51:31 GMT

In the sermon, we will discuss the whole chapter of Exodus 16. I will highlight the Lord's promise of provision and the significance of remembering the faithful acts of the Lord.

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Showdown at the Red Sea

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:34:07 GMT

A Tale of two tests; one for Egypt, the other for Israel. Will Pharoah learn his lesson from the 10th plague or harden his heart? Will Israel learn that Yahweh can be trusted at all times or desire to return to slavery?

God will give us over to the desires of our hearts, so how do we position ourselves to desire the right thing?

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Passover

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:50:42 GMT

After 400 years of slavery in Egypt, Israel is finally released from captivity through a 10th and final plague; the death of the firstborn of all living things. The angel of death will pass over and spare any Israelite family who obeys the specific instructions given by Moses. These instructions have significant meaning for both the Israelites then, and also for us now.

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Let My People Go

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:58:56 GMT

God is revealing his power to both His people and the Egyptians. He has the ultimate authority! We see this play out through the 10 plagues and God's confrontation with Pharaoh. God uses evil for his good!

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I Will Be With You

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:26:11 GMT

Through the story of Moses, we learn what God says about identity and calling.

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Freedom From...Freedom For

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:07:51 GMT

Through a survey of Exodus, we will learn that God is freeing his people from something, but he is also freeing his people for something. We will also discuss how important a healthy fear of God is in our lives. When we fear God, we get to be a part of ushering in fruit and life, instead of death.

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Keep Watch

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:23:53 GMT

This parable teaches us to be prepared for the day Jesus returns! How are we waiting faithfully, patiently, and wisely?

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Freedom of Forgiveness

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:00:44 GMT

Teaching about the freedom we get from forgiveness and the importance of forgiving others through the parable of the unmerciful servant.

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Costly Discipleship

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:29:00 GMT

The parable of the hidden treasure teaches us that the kingdom is worth investing everything was have! That means following Jesus is going to be costly, but it's worth it!

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Meet the Blackburns

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:53:40 GMT

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Look Forward

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:01:11 GMT

Life is guaranteed to throw some curve balls at us. The temptation when that happens is often to look back at our lives before that curve ball and long for the "before." But God calls us to look forward. He's doing a new thing.

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Christian Maturity: What Does It Look Like?

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:54:20 GMT

Too often Christians make the same mistake as Peter on the mount of transfiguration and confuse experiencing the powerful presence of God with Christian maturity. But true Christian maturity looks much different according to Jesus.

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Spiritual Practices

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:09:18 GMT

The way we can apprentice to Jesus is to do this just like Christians have done for centuries…by adopting the Practices of Jesus. To be like Jesus, we must adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. Understanding the power of our habits and incorporating the Practices of Jesus into our lives helps prepare us for the transformative work of God in our lives.

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Lord, Where Do You Want Me Poured Out?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:58:53 GMT

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We Need Your Voice

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:45:58 GMT

We have all been through suffering to some degree or another. Suffering is a great teacher. We also grow best when we grow in community. Part of that comes from learning through other people's stories and from hearing each other's perspectives on scripture. Paul thought Timothy was valuable for the church despite his youth, and through their relationship, we see that the church needs all ages to flourish.

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Anxiety & Worry

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:00:09 GMT

All the data points to one fact: today's college students are anxious, worried, and fearful. The toxic stress many of us feel is truly harmful to our bodies. Sometimes life can feel paralyzing. Yet, Jesus's invitation to us is one of trust--not to worry because God knows us and knows what we need.

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Identity

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 02:08:02 GMT

Finding identity, meaning, and purpose in life seems to be one of the greatest challenges most people experience. However, for followers of Jesus, our identity doesn't have to be discovered because it has been assigned to us. We could never find our true identity outside of Jesus and thus are called to live a life focused on knowing and following him.

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Could It Be Cultural?

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:00:00 GMT

1 Timothy 2 is one of those controversial texts. What if we unpacked it according to the things going on in the culture of the church in Ephesus and realize that we live in a different time?

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Follow The Truth

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 02:00:00 GMT

What we believe shapes how we live as Christians. Therefore, we must make sure we are being formed by the truth.

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Stand Firm - Stranger Things

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:00:00 GMT

With judgment day coming soon, we must stand firm in the grace of God. How are we going to find practices and relationships that help us remain firm in Christ, while we are in this world that is always trying to knock us off our feet?

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Spiritual Gifts - Stranger Things

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 02:00:00 GMT

As we live with purpose, waiting for Jesus to return, we must do so in community. Within community we practice loving and serving each other, leaving our selfish life behind. The best way we can serve each other is by realizing the ways God has gifted us and using those gifts to love others.

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Hope Triumphs Over Despair - Stranger Things

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 02:00:00 GMT

When things don't go our way or we are in a season of suffering, are we able to give an answer for the hope that we have? Our hope is in the resurrection of Jesus and that He has the final word!

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Unity and Peace - Stranger Things

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:00:00 GMT

We are called to live in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ. This gives the world a glimpse of what the Kingdom of peace looks like. How can we be people who breed unity and strive to embrace peace as the glue for our communities?

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Putting Others First - Stranger Things

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Our world tells you to do what is best for you, but is that the story of the gospel? In 1 Peter 3, we learn about submission and what it means to put others before yourself.

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Desires - Stranger Things

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:00:00 GMT

We all have desires, but should we always act on those desires? Peter teaches us that we are to abstain from sinful desires. We must notice the areas of our lives that are being twisted away from loving God and loving people, leading us into sin. These areas don't just affect us. Peter teaches us that when we choose to abstain from sinful desires, people are watching us and will respond in glorifying God.

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We're All Pastors - Stranger Things

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:00:00 GMT

1 Peter 2:4-10 helps us change our perspective and come alive in our identity in Christ, so that we can be strange in this world. We are all apart of the the royal priesthood, which means we all get to be pastors! Therefore, we should view our lives as an offering that honors God.

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The Bible - Stranger Things

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:00:00 GMT

God's word is a gift that has the power to transform and nourish us. But if we're being honest, the Bible can feel complicated, overwhelming, and confusing. Therefore, it is important we know how to engage with the story of scripture. Once we have tasted God's kindness, His pure word is something we should crave, embracing its ability to nourish our new life in Jesus.

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Trials & Holiness - Stranger Things

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 02:00:00 GMT

The two ways Peter encourages us how to be strangers this week are with how we handle trials and by practicing holiness. Looking different than the rest of the world in our trials doesn't mean we aren't allowed to have feeling in our suffering, but it means knowing our identity in Christ transcends our circumstances. Trials prove our faith genuine when we realize God is the only one we can turn to for hope. Peter also challenges us to get our head in the game and pursue the holiness modeled by God. This means being set apart from our sinful nature and leaning into the holy nature of God.

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Stranger Things Intro - Stranger Things

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Before we jump into the letter of 1 Peter, it is important we try and understand the context. Who is writing the letter and why? The author, likely Peter, addresses his audience as exiles, aliens, and strangers. He is encouraging them how to live as strangers in this world. Peter's original audience and Christians throughout history aren't alone in our call to be strangers. We get to look to Jesus, who was the ultimate example of not fitting in with culture or people's expectations of Him. Therefore, this semester we will learn how to embrace stranger things together.

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Parent Relationships - Good Compnay

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:43 GMT

How do we have healthy relationships with our parents when we are in college? What does it look like to honor our parents in the Lord as we become independent?

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Forgiveness - Good Company

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Through Christ we are forgiven and we are called to forgive others just as Christ has forgiven us!

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Boundaries In Relationships - Good Company

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Are we going to let God define what is good when it comes to sex and intimacy? Or are we going to attempt to define what is good on our own terms?

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Dating - Good Company

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Dating a follower of Jesus can be very countercultural, so we need to talk about how to date in a healthy, God honoring way. Community is key!!

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Jesus Ate With Sinners - Good Company

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Jesus set the perfect example of how we are called to spend time with the lost and listen to their stories, in order to share the love of God. We have to be people who love beyond our comfort zones and safe church bubbles. Although, when we are living out this call, we must remember we are not Jesus and we often fall into temptation. Therefore, we must ask ourselves, are we secure in our relationship with the Lord and through him ushering in transformation? Or are we being the ones transformed?

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Accountability & Judgement - Good Company

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Letting someone go on sinning within the church hurts the person sinning and the church body as a whole. How do we healthily confront sin within the church?

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Friendship - Good Company

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

We are designed to be in relationships. Our true friendships should be deep, sacrificial, and committed. Jesus is the perfect model of a true friend.

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Complete In Christ - Good Company

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Until we become secure in our identity in Christ, we are always going to try and use other people to make us whole and therefore we will come out disappointed in our relationships every time. Jesus is the only relationship that can truly satisfy us!

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The Power to Listen - And It Was Good

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

We are ending this series with the story of the Tower of Babel. Through this story of a people trying to make a name for themselves, we see that sin affects humans ability to communicate. How does Jesus restore our ability to be good listeners?

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And It Was Good??? - And It Was Good

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Sometimes it is hard to see the flood, God wiping out the entire earth, as God. Although, this story is apart of larger story that points to the hope that is found in Jesus. God promises to deliver us and bring us eternal life if we put our trust in Jesus.

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Radical Obedience - And It Was Good

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The story of Noah teaches us about radical obedience!

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Let Love Rule - And It Was Good

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Message from Sydney Pfleger on October 6, 2021

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The Curse and the Promise - And It Was Good

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Message from Larry Locke on September 22, 2021

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Not Alone - And It Was Good

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Message from Sydney Pfleger on September 1, 2021

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Free to Rule - And It Was Good

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Message from Sydney Pfleger on August 18, 2021

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In the Beginning - And It Was Good

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Message from Sydney Pfleger on August 11, 2021

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