Today there is a cultural craze for reality--reality television that is. It is at an all time high. The funny thing is the shows we watch are all anything but real. The shows are pre-planned and the people pretend. Unfortunately, the scene we see in the church world is not much different. Whether on television or in our church many of the things we observe horizontally are not real. From people’s hair, your church chair, people’s talk, or the pastor’s walk, it’s often all a great big stage. However, both of these environments reveal a simple truth. Man longs for the real thing! His preoccupation reveals a hunger for more and he keeps trying to find it. The truth is the answer is found vertically. There will be challenges and trials in this life to find true reality but if we embrace the climbs in our life—we can all find truth if we look up. The reality of Christ is waiting for you and me!
The last week of Jesus life was anything but boring. He received a final mission that was filled with action and adventure. He tore it up in the temple. He revealed a silent partner that would change the game forever and one night over dinner he shared a secret plan to his closest friends that could wipe the slate clean for all mankind. At the end of his crazy week he led from the front by putting his own life on the line in a perilous final mission. This is an exciting series you don't want to miss. Join us as we go under the cover of scripture and uncover the true messages behind each special assignment in Jesus' mission impossible! The results of this mission will never self destruct!
Have you ever thought “What’s one idea that could change the world for the better?” No? Well, God did. God came up with a way for the world in its sinful, separate, sickly state to be reunited with him and find true life and meaning. Here is what he did-- “For God so loved the world He gave…! (John 3:16a)” That’s it! He knew then what we must learn today that when we are giving we are really living.
Most people who don’t attend church believe that it is just for “church people.” But the sad fact is that isn’t the reason the church was created. What has gone wrong? We believe that many (supposed) Christ followers have made a simple message very exclusive and un-inviting. Yet, when we read the bible we see quite a different story. We see that all are invited into a relationship with God, and that the message which invites is to be brought through a messenger known as the church (Ephesians 3:10). What has gone wrong here? There are a growing number of un-churched people in America (90 million) who have given up on church. Why?
A teaching on our fast focus for 2010.
Do not fear.
This Holiday series; “He Is” is taken from an Old Testament prophecy written by the prophet Isaiah over 700 years before the birth of Christ. This prophecy was looking forward and told of the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace.” He came as the prescription to all we are now facing. The names of Jesus are strategically dedicated by God himself to deliver help to us in tangible ways not only during the Holiday season but the entire year.
Many people treat life like a game. It’s not taken too seriously and it seems like we are just playing around instead of being intentional with the time we’ve been given. This is especially true when it comes to relationships. God has a better way to play. We can learn the rules of life from the Golden Rule book then He will show us what true life really looks like. This series is sure to stir hearts and challenge the focus of all our relationships and preoccupations.
This is part one of a sermon by Billy Hornsby given at our second Sunday believers' service. The theme is learning the choice we have between living from either the tree of the knowledge of good and evil or the tree of life.
Many of us are independent and don't naturally look to someone else for guidance. Join guest speaker Pastor Peter Bonanno, of Grace Capital Church in Concord N.H. as we learn what it means to truly follow God.
All truth is God's truth. Join us as we explore God's truth from the big screen of popular culture.
Millions of people are searching for the reality of God. In this series we examine what real Christianity looks like at all hours of the day...the morning hours, the evening hours, and every hour inbetween.
In this series Pastor Deryck examines the seven deadly sins and give us the spiritual tools necessary in "exterminating 7 toxic behaviors." Don't let your life be infected by the temptations of this world! Join us for this series and find the only true cure!
God didn't create us to "suck air and take up space" but rather he created each of us with divine purpose. As followers of Christ, we have been called to care, to be generous, to serve, and to make disciples.
Behind the family photos, the perfect landscaping, the detailed cars and the white picket fences are some desperate problems within our homes. Relationships are reeling from reckless living and godlessness. We know that the veneer of busy lives and image consciousness simply cannot hide real men, women, boys and girls who desperately need a makeover from the inside out.
This series is sure to mess up the lawn of your life and step on your toes a bit but in the end the blinds will be up, and the garage, dishwasher and basement will be clean and in order. Together let’s reestablish the relationships God intended for us from the start and do the necessary work on the inside to have them.
Do you struggle with addiction, anger, or depression or do you know someone who does? Is your relationship with God just not where you would like it to be? Do you feel like you are wrapped in chains and simply can't break free? This series goes through God's promises and what the Bible says about 'Breaking the Chains that Bind.'
He had a great family. He excelled in athletics as a youth. He was born and bred to be a political statesman. He was handsome, articulate, and rather humorous as well. His name was Samson. He was the whole package. But what went wrong? What caused him to miss the plan of God? In short, Samson was the strongest man to ever walk the planet, but he was internally weak. This biblical body builder known for the greatest feats of strength ever recorded was a stranger to the true power of God. How could that be? As a strong individualist, Samson fell prey to the trappings of the flesh that consume so many. Listen in and find out how and why.
This series will give you clear signposts so as to avoid the roads that lead to trouble (Don’t go down to Timnah). Each message will instruct you on the importance of involving God and being a peacemaker not a jawbreaker. You will enjoy the levity mixed with succinct truth and how it can keep you from the common traps of temptation (Sardines of sexual pleasure). Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your spiritual muscles in each and every message. Each week will keep you engaged and strengthened in your walk with God.
Listen and learn from one the bible’s most famous personalities. David, the shepherd boy who became the shepherd of God’s people, was a nobody who God made a somebody overnight. In this Old Testament compilation, Pastor Deryck digs into the heart of the man who we know was favored by God for his love for God. In each and every message you will see the highs and lows of David’s life and choices he made with a fresh and uncommon perspective that will strengthen your walk and keep you on track.
Like David, in each of us there are these under the hood emotions that carry tremendous horsepower and have the ability to drive us to sometimes great achievements but more often than not some devastating and destructive behaviors. David’s life is one of highlights we all know but there are some lows to which we never seem to go. Experience the journey and gain wisdom from a man who could love God so much but somehow do some horrific things. Learn why.
Has an authority figure or parent ever told you to act your age? Have you ever acted immaturely? I believe we all have at some point and we all can relate to this admonition. However, what did they mean when they said that? They believed there was a predetermined behavioral expectation for someone of your age, knowledge and character. The same is true when it comes to stewardship and personal finances. God has made those standards and boundaries clear within his word and He wants us to heed his admonitions and act our wage as well. He doesn’t do this to control us but to set us free. This series will reveal the invisible boundaries (God’s higher laws) that can order our finances and change our lives.
This series examines the final words of Jesus in "WORDS TO LIVE BY." We'll take an in-depth look at the seven lessons of the cross and how Jesus went through everything so we could overcome anything.
Have you read the story in the Bible about Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan River? Have you watched others be baptized during a church service? Do you still wonder how this applies to you and why this is something you should do? This series reveals all there is to know about water baptism and why it is important for all Christians to be baptized and follow the example set by Jesus himself as well as the Last Supper and the meaning of celebrating communion.
Do you believe God still speaks? What if it was possible to find the frequency of God and really tune in? Would you be interested? This series is dedicated to teaching you the critical elements of prayer according to the words of Jesus. He took a “time out” to teach His disciples how to pray in a different way. They had been doing it wrong all their lives and maybe we have been, too.
How is Christianity set apart? How are we different? Do the differences really matter? In this series “What’s the difference?” you will get a clear understanding of the differences between Christianity and the other major religions of our world. This series will equip you the believer to be more strongly rooted in your faith and empower you to reach out to your neighbors. The Bible tells us in I Timothy 4:16, “Watch our life and doctrine closely, persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
"Honey, what do you want for Christmas?" Isn't that the question you get around this time of year? I know I do. But is that the best question given the state of our world today? I don't think so. The good news is that God in his infinite wisdom as the perfect parent knows and gives us exactly what we need . . . and not necessarily what we want. He always has our best interest in mind.
