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The New Mind
New year, new you! Or is it? As we get ready to turn over a new calendar, a common tradition is for many to set their sights on a brighter future through the process of setting New Year’s Resolutions. Yet, it seems as if many today have become disillusioned by the idea of seeing progress through resolutions.
Message and Music - Humble King
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Adult Ministry Pastor Bryce Vaught share how God chose to be incarnate in a small, humble child.
Colossians 2:16-23 Devotional (Part 5)
As we continue through the book of Colossians, we see that this group of Christians was facing intense pressure from certain individuals in their community to conform their behavior to a pattern of living that was out of alignment with the gospel of Christ. How did they respond?
Memorial Day 2024 - Doing Good
What does it mean to "do good" and what value does it ultimately bring to our world? In this Memorial Day message, we take a look at Peter's exhortation to the church "do good" as we consider what it is that God considers good and how it makes an eternal difference.
Good Friday - Jesus: The Lion, the Lamb, the King
Adult Ministry Leaders Jake, Jonathan, and Bryce teach about Jesus on Good Friday.
Quitting Quitting
Adult Ministry Director Bryce Vaught brings to life powerful moments in Peter's relationship with Jesus to highlight points in our lives when we might give up hope.
Colossians 2:6-15 Devotional/Study
The lesson of this passages is that the best way to identify the counterfeit message is by being intimately familiar with the true message. The true doctrine of Christ, as Paul teaches, is centered upon both the person of Christ and the work of Christ.
Look Up #6 - Look Up for Freedom
Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, continues the Look Up message series sharing from 2 Corinthians teaching on freedoms found in the new covenant.
Why Does the Bible say to “Fear God?”
I think we all tend to view fear as a flaw to correct. That somehow, the goal in life is to be unafraid and to have complete confidence in every situation. Yet, I’m starting to see that fear is not so much a flaw to correct, but a gift to be harnessed.
Being Vulnerable in a Small Group
One of the tests of a healthy small group is the willingness of members to be vulnerable with each other. Being vulnerable is putting yourself in a position to experience pain and rejection. This is the only way others get to know the real you.
Church Words 101 - Regeneration
Despite the word only being used twice in scripture, regeneration is an essential component in learning to appreciate our salvation in Christ. If there is no regeneration by the Spirit, there is no eternal life to hope for.