Miracles ... Fact, Fiction & Faith
Scientists discount most of the stories in the Bible because they have no evidence, no proof that those miracles happened. After all, science is based on seeing for yourself. Only, everyday, we take things as true we have never seen for ourselves ... I've never seen Napoleon or been to Iceland, but I still believe they exist because I accept the eyewitness accounts of those who have seen them for themselves. So why do we so quickly get rid of the miracles? It must be that a modern scientific mind has trouble not with miracles, but with believing ... Join us for a new series of messages each Sunday at 11:00 which will look at the miracles of Jesus for what they show us of God, even in this modern day.
- March 1 Changing water into wine: Tricks or Transformation?
Bible story found in John 2:1-11 - March 8 Calming a storm: Proof for those with little faith?
Bible story found in Matthew 8:23-27 - March 15 Healing, part 1: Touching the untouchable ...
Bible story found in Matthew 12:10-13 - March 22 Healing, part 2: Your faith makes you well?
Bible story found in Matthew 9:2-7 - March 29 Cursing the fig tree: Sounds pretty mean spirited ...
Bible story found in Mark 11:12-14, 20-25 - April 5 (Palm) Raising of Lazarus from the dead: Foretaste of new life Bible story found in John 11:1-4
- April 9 (Thursday) Feeding 5000 people: What nourishes you most?
Bible story found in Matthew 14:15-21 - April 10 (Friday) The Good Stuff Bulletin and Message: Open Arms
- April 12 (Easter) The tomb is empty: Isn't this the same old story ever year?
Bible story found in Mark 16:1-8 - April 19 Jesus visits with Thomas: The proof is in his hands!
Bible story found in John 20:19-29
Living it up
Living like Jesus in the midst of daily life
Life in the midst of death, reasons to celebrate in the midst of challenges. Christianity brings hope and peace to a broken world, all because Jesus is not dead, but lives in us and through us. Learn how you can tap into the power of God so you can face the challenges of life and do more than just survive them. It's time to learn how to thrive and live it up ... in the power of the Risen Lord. Folks, you'd be crazy not to ...
- April 26 Living with more joy (handling fear)
- May 3 Making ends meet (finances)
- May 10 God's vision of success (and failure)
- May 17 God's sexual liberation (vs fraternization?)
- May 24 Celebrating each new day with zest (fun)
Who's afraid of the ... ?
OK, it's time to get up and look under the bed and into the back of the closets and bringing out all those big scary things in life ... you know the things that wake you up at night or keep you from feeling at peace. But instead of thinking of this as a message series on fears, think of it as a series on how to live with confidence ... with faith. Join us some Sunday soon. You can also join us on-line by downloading copies of previous messages in this series ...
What do you want from God, anyway?
What's the use of praying to God if you don't think he can or will answer you ... in some way? So when you come to God, what is it you are really asking for? Is it for some answers, or for God to pay attention to you, or for God to act in your life in a specific way? Join in our newest series of messages and look at what you're really looking for from God.
- February 1 God, I want some answers
- February 8 Hey, can I get your attention over here God?
- February 15 God, I need some action. Now.
Doing Life Together
- Don't swim alone: You and God
Why doing life with others matters - Who needs the church anyway?
The role of a religious community in your life
Christianity 101: We Believe ...
Though there is a movement these days to say you can believe whatever you want as a Christian so long as you welcome and love everyone ... there's more to our faith than this. Knowing the turth matters because your beliefs will change your behaviors. And that matters because your behaviors determine your destination in life, and in the life to come. Knowing the truth about God, as Jesus said, will set you free ... explore the truth of our faith and discover what it's really like to be free, loved and welcomed by God.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth
I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary
He suffered under Pontius Pilate
He descended into Hell
He will come again to judge us all
I believe in the Holy Spirit
I believe in the holy catholic church
I believe in the communion of saints
I believe in the forgiveness of sins
I believe in the resurrection of the body
I believe in the life eternal
The Case for Jesus
Feb 10 The historical search for Jesus
Feb 17 The scientific search for Jesus
Feb 24 The modern day search for Jesus
Mar 2 So who did Jesus claim to be anyway?
Mar 9 But why did Jesus have to die?
Ma4 16 Will the real Jesus please stand up?
Mar 20 What is it we do ... "in remembrance of him"?
Mar 21 What's to mourn if Jesus is alive?
Mar 23 The personal search for Jesus
Christmas Miracle
It's such an old, old story. Know where you fit in? Shepherds, Angels, Wisemen, Mary, Joseph ... Each had their own story, their own reason to be there. But where do you fit? And how does something that happened so long ago fit into your life today?
This message series takes a look at each of the people who were there at the manger to help you see how you fit into the promises God has made to you at Christmas.
- November 30 Joseph: Believing in an unreal promise
- December 7 Mary: Expecting the promise to come
- December 14 Wisemen: Seeking the promises of God
- December 21 Jesus: The promise is to with us
- December 24 Sheperds: celebrating the promise of God
- December 25 The promise of today
- December 28 You and me in the big picture
Bonus: Open House Presentation (December 19)
What if ...
What if ...? God's guidelines for a better life
It stands to reason if God really loved you and wanted the best for you, he would have given you some hints about how to live more fully, right? He wouldn't just say things like that and then leave you on your own to figure it all out ... Well, God hasn't left you without help. The Bible gives you a whole range of practical guidelines for how to live better. And while being faithful will not guarantee you fame and fortune, it will help you be fulfilled in life. This Fall's message series will look at some of the best God has to offer you. You'll learn how to make sense out of your finances, how to create more loving relationships, how to set better boundaries, handle conflicts, discover and use your Godgiven gifts, and share your faith, all based on what God has set up in his plan from the start.
September 21 What if... I can't make ends meet?
September 28 What if ... a friend asks me why I believe?
October 5 What if ... I want to sing on American Idol?
October 12 What if ... I no longer feel loved?
October 19 What if ... you really tick me off?
October 26 What if ... I can't say "No" to others?
Don't all religions teach the same thing?
Why can't we all just be friend?
Religious toleration and your personal search for truth
How do religions look at God?
Aren't they just different views of the same God?
How do religions look at themselves?
What must you do to be holy and whole?
How do religions look at evil?
Problem number 1 is always why people suffer
Where's it all going to end?
How religions look at death, Heaven, & Hell
What's it all matter anyway?
How spirituality can come home for you ...
DTR: Determining the Relationship
What is our relationship with one another, and with the church? This series takes a timely look at the relationship that matters most: our relationship with God, and how that changes how we relate to one another, to the church (especially the modern church) and to the larger community of people in the world.
Signs of the Times
Easter comes. Easter goes. We talk about keeping the Spirit of Christmas all year round, but what about keeping the spirit of Easter ... what about living a new life, like Jesus? Here's what separates a Christian from a Christ Follower. Want in? Just follow the signs ... and you'll have a good way to remember how to follow Jesus each and every day. Join us for this brand new series:
- March 30 No U Turn: Living without Jesus?
- April 6 Yield: When you "gotta get him into your life"
- April 13 One Way: What following Jesus offers you
- April 20 Merge: Partnering with Jesus for life
- April 27 Men at Work: Making a difference
- May 4 Children at play: The joy of following Jesus
Other Past Messages
Worshipping the God of Second ChancesMary Magdalene: God offers you forgiveness for the past
Peter: God offers you a new identity
Paul: God gives you a new purpose for your life
Lazarus: God offers you healing and life
David: God holds you accountable
Judas: You can "Just say No" to God's offer
You: You can make the most of your own "Do-Over"
Encountering Jesus
Encountering Jesus #4
Encountering Jesus #3
Encountering Jesus #2
Encountering Jesus #1
Failing Forward 2006
Failing Forward #4
Failing Forward #3
Failing Forward #2
Failing Forward #1
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