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Fruit of the Spirit | Self-Control in a time of Self-Fulfillment | August 7

Sermon by Adam Gibson on August 7, 2022.

As we wrap up our series, we look at the final fruit of the Spirit: self-control. How do we live this when our world sees self-control as repressive or, at the very least, something we don’t want to emphasize in our lives?

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Fruit of the Spirit | Joy in a Time of Cynicism | July 31

Sermon by Tim Olsen on July 31, 2022.

When our expectations don’t line up with reality, we can often it meet it with cynicism or naïveté. So how can we become people of joy no matter what life throws our way?

Fruit of the Spirit | Gentleness in a Time of Harshness | July 24

Sermon by Ant Frederick on July 24, 2022.

We live in an age where often times, the more forcefully and bluntly you state how you feel about an issue, the more you’re celebrated by those who hold the same beliefs as you. So for us, how can we press into the fruit of gentleness in an age where harshness is seen as virtue?

Fruit of the Spirit | Goodness in a Time of Brokenness | July 17

Sermon by Michael Bailey on July 17, 2022.

“To live according to the purpose you were created for,” this is goodness. "When all is as it should be," this is the fruit of the Spirit we’re looking at this week. But how do we know what we’re created for, especially when there is so much confusion around this?

Fruit of the Spirit | Faithfulness in a Time of Compromise | July 10

Sermon by Jake Blair on July 10, 2022.

This week we look at the fruit of faithfulness and how God’s faithfulness towards us is meant to move us towards faithfulness to Him and others. But in an age of continual compromise, how do we as followers of Jesus fight to live this out?

Fruit of the Spirit | Kindness in a Time of Polarization | July 3

Sermon by Michael Bailey on July 3, 2022.

From Mr. Rogers to Ted Lasso, we love seeing snapshots of kindness. But what does this fruit of the Spirit actually mean? And how can we access radical kindness in a world that so desperately needs it?

Fruit of the Spirit | Peace in a Time of Anxiety | June 26

Sermon by Brandon Clements on June 26, 2022.

When the Bible talks about “peace” what exactly does that mean? Is it the absence of hard circumstances or something deeper? In today’s sermon we’ll explore biblical peace and how it’s meant to anchor us even in the worst of situations.

Fruit of the Spirit | Patience in a Time of Irritability | June 19

Sermon by Allen Tipping on June 19, 2022.

In our culture, we can easily be a people of reactivity, impulsivity, and immediacy. We want it all and we want it now. But in this weeks sermon, we see that God is patient. His patience for us creates time and space for growth, maturity, change, and redemption. And by the Spirit, we can exhibit that same attitude towards others.

Fruit of the Spirit | Love in a Time of Self-Interest | June 12

Sermon by Jake Blair on June 12, 2022.

For this series we’re taking nine weeks to walk through the Fruit of the Spirit we are called to cultivate, as we examine the life and teachings of Jesus and how the Fruit of the Spirit was evident in His life.

In Christ | New Creation | May 29

Sermon by Jake Blair on May 29, 2022.

Jesus is in the business of making all things new and He first starts with us. For this week we’ll look at 2 Corinthians 5, and how through reconciling us to Himself, God uses us to reconcile the world to Him.

In Christ | Sanctification | May 22

Sermon by Jake Blair on May 22, 2022.

What happens when you hit a spiritual “wall” in your walk with Jesus? What happens when, despite your best efforts, you notice your life doesn’t match up with what Scripture calls you to? For our sermon this week, we explore the good news of how, in Christ, we have His imparted righteousness to help us.

In Christ | Imputed Righteousness | May 15

Sermon by Jake Blair on May 15, 2022.

All of us have this incessant need to prove our goodness to ourselves, to others and to God. For this week, we’ll look at Romans 3-4 and how in Christ, we are freed up from having to prove ourselves because Jesus is our righteousness.

In Christ | From In Adam to In Christ | May 1

Sermon by Allen Tipping on May 1, 2022.

"You may teach what you know, but you reproduce who you are." This is whether you’re in a position of leadership or if you’re a parent: we reproduce who we are. The same is true theologically. This week we look at 1 Corinthians 15 as we unpack the concept of who we were in Adam and who we’ve become in Christ.

In Christ | Enjoying Our Union with Him | April 24

Sermon by Ant Frederick on April 24, 2022.

The terms “in Christ,” “in Him,” and “in the Lord” are used in the New Testament over 150 times to describe what it means to be a Christian. For the biblical authors and the early church, this concept was foundational in understanding who we are with God and with others. So, what does it actually mean to be “in Christ”?

Stand-Alone | Easter 2022 | April 17

Sermon by Adam Gibson on April 17.

Our church family spent Easter Sunday together celebrating our Risen Savior! Baptism videos from the Easter Gathering and this weeks LifeGroup Guide can be found below.

The Suffering Servant | An Unexpected Table | April 10

Sermon by Jake Blair on April 10, 2022.

So far in this series we’ve seen how Jesus subverts our expectations. He’s an unexpected King with unexpected compassion who, as we'll see this week in Luke 22, invites unexpected people to his table.

The Suffering Servant | Unexpected Compassion | April 3

Sermon by Adam Gibson on April 3, 2022.

This week we'll look at one of the most famous moments and teachings in Jesus' ministry, Luke 10: The Good Samaritan. This story is perhaps so well-known that its impact is sometimes lost. So, who is the hero of the story? Who are we to identify with? What does it mean for us to be a people who descend and serve like Jesus, our Suffering Servant?

The Suffering Servant | An Unexpected King | March 27

Sermon by Jon Ludovina on March 27, 2022.

The upside-down Kingdom has an “upside-down” King. Jesus did not come with pomp or circumstance, military power, or might. He came with sacrificial, self-giving love. His love is our example, our motive, and our call.