Monday, April 15, 2013

CHURCH: Planted in the House of God (Psalm 92:12-15)

Many people have turned "church shopping" into an ongoing way of life. Church is often a commodity that is consumed instead of a community they are committed to. Let's change that! The house of God exists for your growth and God's glory, but that can only begin by getting rooted and staying committed.

FAMILY: Relatives, Not Roommates

"Do I have to obey my mom?" "Should I spank my kids?" "What do I do if my husband is a jerk?" Believe it or not, our faith in Christ deeply impacts our family relationships. You are related to them, so you should strive to relate well with them! The Bible is our guideline for all things family, so dive in, then live it out.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Awaken Easter 2013: Of First Importance

Everywhere we look, we are bombarded with messages: save the dolphins, trees, whales, and the ozone layer. Buy this. Rent that. Lease these. Billboards, commercials, previews - they're everywhere. Don't let the clutter drown out the message that is of first importance: Jesus died for your sins so that you could live! That truth changes everything.

Gray Areas: Honoring God When It's Not Black & White

Many of God's commands for us are in black and white, which are easy to enforce; but what about the gray areas? Can I smoke? Should I get a tattoo? Is drinking a little ok, if I don't drink too much? PG-13? R? NC-17? They may not be directly mentioned, but God gave us the tools honor Him, even in the gray areas.

Monday, March 18, 2013

God's Will: It's Not A Scavenger Hunt

Too many people have turned the pursuit of God’s will into a cosmic scavenger hunt, aimlessly bouncing from one task to the next. Good news: God has His will for your life mapped out. It’s not lost, and it’s not complicated, but it might not be what you expected. Get saved, get in the Word, and get to it!

Monday, March 11, 2013

PRAYER & FASTING: Shake The Gates of Hell

Whether you realize it or not, there is a spiritual battle being waged all around us. God has given us weapons for the battle, but instead of using prayer and fasting to communicate with God, people use them to be seen by men. It’s time that we harness the power of prayer and fasting to shake the gates of hell!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

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.