Happiness and Heartbreak

July 25, 2010 - Luke 6:17-26 Jesus spoke of happiness and heartbreak on a level that is not of this world. Jesus revealed to his followers that happiness is solidly grounded, not in the circumstances of this world, but in the security and joy that comes from the heart of God. Ultimate heartbreak is for those who have no hope and have no connection to the God who breathes hope to a lost world.

World Class Draft Picks

July 18, 2010 - Luke 6: 12-16. What was Jesus thinking when He chose unschooled and ordinary men to be His closest companions and essential leaders for the church at His departure? Somehow these men were used to turn the world upside right. What was Jesus looking for when He chose the twelve?

You!

July 11, 2010 - You! The shocking message of the Bible continues to be that God has chosen the least suspecting of all vessels to do His greatest work. What you are at this particular moment in your life is irrelevant. Who you are is likewise irrelevant. What counts most is what and who you are willing to become.

Deep Cycle Trickle Charge Rest

June 27, 2010 - Luke 6:1-11 Jesus is not the great "burner outer in the sky" Who assigns tasks that lead to empty tanks, and empty hearts. Jesus said that His burden is light and well fitting. How do we find the balance of doing the work that the Lord assigns, balanced with rest that protects from burnout? Join us Sunday as we consider how God's Word tells us to achieve that balance in our lives.

Triumphing Traditionalism

June 20, 2010 - Luke 5:33-39 Jesus spoke of the need for new wine skins as He spoke to the religious leaders of the day. There is a subtle temptation for all of us to settle for the status quo and become complacent, keep things the same for the sake of security and comfort. So, how do we face the challenges that come with ongoing change? Are we willing to step out of the boat and trust the Lord?

Life-Changing Faith

June 13, 2010 - When someone is down for the count, what a blessing to have friends who will take that person to Jesus. We will be learning some life impacting principles that motivate us to care for one another in a way that can change our worlds for good. Because of the faith of the four, a man with no hope but a future limited to a mat, was transformed and healed by the miracle worker Jesus. Listen in as we learn that the physical healing, as great as it was, was simply a sign pointing to something far greater that Jesus did internally for the man confined to the mat.

Why Being Skunked Is A Good Thing

June 6, 2010 - Luke 5:1-11 No one wants to return from a fishing trip having to say, "we were skunked." But God can use "skunk" times in life to teach us life-changing principles. You might be "skunked" in looking for work, or in relationships, or in finances. God often teaches us more in these "skunk" seasons of life than in times of prosperity. Lets look at the deeper life lessons that Jesus teaches us when things are not going as planned.