Praying with a New Perspective - Topical

When you understand that God is your Father, it will transform the way you pray. Since God is our Father, we can approach Him with confidence knowing that He has our best in mind. He may not always answer how you want, but His way is best!

Love is in the Air - LoveJoySex Series

Dating and courtship should be a rush…but they shouldn’t be rushed. Attraction can masquerade as attachment and commitment, causing some people to dive in too quickly. Take time to get to know someone in and out, as you prayerfully consider God’s direction and timing for your relationships. His way is best.

The Bible - It's Worth It

Guest Speaker Andy Deane about about the Bible and that "God's word is WORTH IT." It's worth out time; our energy; our thoughts; our conversation; and anything that it requires to help us discover the precious treasure that God wants to give us in His word.

The Party To End All Parties! - Revelation 19:1-10

We've all been to parties and weddings of many different sizes and occasions. Some, we want to never end, others can't end soon enough! Everyone who has ever lived is invited to God's party that will end all parties. The invitation has been extended, but will you be ready?

Monuments Drive the Movement - Joshua 4

Forgetfulness is a plague. We forget birthdays, anniversaries, appointments, and the location of our keys and remote controls. We are also in danger of forgetting God’s faithfulness. No matter how good He is to us, we can forget. We need to intentionally build monuments that drive our forward movement.

The Beginning of the End - Revelation 15:1-8

As the Tribulation comes to a close, and God prepares to finalize His judgment on the earth, a parade breaks out. It’s not your typical parade, but what we witness reminds us that God’s judgment on sin is righteous and just. Even in the darkness of God’s judgment, His people can rejoice in victory! 

Substitute "Savior" - Revelation 13:1-10

Even people who say they worship nothing worship something. It may be a person, fame, wealth, a job, or anything else. At the end of the world, people will be drawn to the promises of the Antichrist. However, he will eventually go to hell and take millions with him. There are many counterfeit saviors. Don’t be fooled.

This Means War! - Revelation 12:1-17

If you rewind the clock to before the Garden of Eden, you’ll find that Satan has been attacking God’s redemptive plan for a long time. He’s always persecuted Israel, and today he persecutes the Church as well. Although Satan is defeated, we daily go to war on sin, strategizing, resisting, and fighting him to the death!

The Pre-Party - Revelation 11:15-19

Tailgate parties are fun, but you hope you’ll have a bigger reason to celebrate later, once your team has won. In Revelation 11, the final trumpet sounds, and heaven bursts into a party, celebrating a future victory. That’s the beauty of following Jesus: victory, though still future, is so sure, we can celebrate it now!

Tribulation Task Force

Advertising is everywhere: busses, restrooms, product placement, and even people’s skin! Similarly, God has scattered His witnesses throughout the earth as He pursues the lost with the hope of the Gospel. In Revelation 11, we see God continuing that pursuit at one of the world’s darkest hours. He loves us!

Heartburn - Revelation 10:1-11

Heartburn is common and is often related to food and drink intake. Believe it or not, the Gospel can produce a similar spiritual effect. Although it is sweet and portrays God’s love, it is also bitter because of God’s judgment. That mix should cause our hearts to burn with urgency to proclaim the message of salvation!

Hell On Earth - Revelation 8:1-9:21

Kids throw fits because they think their way is best. People do the same thing spiritually. God won’t force feed His blessings to us. He knows best, and will continually warn you and guide you, but if you refuse repentance, your worst nightmare will come true: you’ll get your way. Consider yourself warned.

Eye Of The Storm - Revelation 7:1-17

In Revelation 7, we get a small break from the carnage of the Tribulation to get a look at 2 unique groups of people. One groups is Jewish, the other is Gentile, but both remind us that God has made a way for salvation even in the midst of judgment and chaos. He is constantly seeking more souls!

The Lamb Lets Loose

From the series "The Reckoning" - Revelation 6:1-16- Sunday, June 10, 2012. The phrase "the wrath of the Lamb" seems to make as much sense as  "the speed of a turtle" or "the gracefulness of a goat." However, one day soon, the wrath of Jesus, the Lamb of God, will be unleashed in unprecedented, earth-shaking ways. There will be no survivors except for those who repent and turn to Jesus. Repent today and help others to do the same.

The Crowd Goes Wild - Revelation 5:8-14

From the series "The Reckoning" - Revelation 5:8-14- Sunday, May 27, 2012. If you’ve been to a sporting event, you know the excitement when the home team wins and the crowd goes wild. In heaven, when Jesus steps forward as the Redeemer, the home team wins…and the crowd goes wild! Heaven and all of creation erupt in worship! If you’ve been redeemed, you have a song to sing!

Let's Make A Deal - Revelation 5:1-7

From the series "The Reckoning" - Revelation 5:1-7- Sunday, May 20, 2012. Everywhere you look, people are looking for deals: yard sales, Craigslist, eBay, and more. Some things can be purchased cheap, while others go for a lot more. We are on the receiving end of the single greatest transaction in history: our sin for Jesus’ salvation! The deal is simple: you surrender, and Jesus saves you!

Nucleus - Revelation 4:1-11

From the series "The Reckoning" - Revelation 4:1-11- Sunday, May 13, 2012. Until the 16^th century, most people believed in a geocentric solar system (centered around Earth). Copernicus finally proved that it is actually heliocentric (centered around the sun). Contrary to popular belief, the world doesn’t revolve around you. Heaven is God-centric – and our lives should be too!

Guest Speaker Pastor Nate Witiuk - Taking Mary Moments in a Martha World

Guest Speaker Pastor Nate Witiuk - Luke 10 Mary and Martha - Sunday, May 6, 2012. 

Making God Gag [Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church] Revelation 3:14-22

From the series "The Reckoning" - Revelation 3:14-22 - Sunday, April 29, 2012. Most people prefer their drinks either hot or cold, not lukewarm. Jesus prefers His people the same way, but unfortunately, many people settle right in the middle. The lukewarm life seems to be much easier: no huge sacrifices for Jesus and no offending others with Jesus. The reality is, it makes God sick!

Just Do It. [Philadelphia: The Faithful Church] Revelation 3:7-13

From the series "The Reckoning" - Revelation 3:7-13 - Sunday, April 22, 2012. “Just do it” is Nike’s famous slogan. It’s meant to motivate and challenge athletes to get out and do their best. Jesus provides plenty of motivation for His people to get out there and just do it when it comes to ministry that’s all around us. Although obstacles are everywhere, the rewards are eternal!