March 10, 2019
Sermon Series: Correcting Spiritual Drift
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion teaches on the confrontation between Yahweh and Baal on Mt. Carmel. This conversation focuses on those moments when God calls us to make a decision. Through the confrontation, we are reminded again that only God is able to carry the weight of our life. The return of the rain reveals the relationship between our heart returning to God and his blessings in our life.
1 Kings 18
Luke 15:11-32
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the rise of King Ahab and Elijah the prophet. Through these circumstances, there are three things to remember as we begin to address spiritual drift. In this conversation we see that we have been rescued for a reason, spiritual drift often comes when we make a good thing the ultimate thing, and God wants us to find our home in him. 1 Kings 16:29-33 1 Kings 17:1 Luke 19:10 Luke 15:11-32
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion speaks about three opportunities that help us not only survive, but to thrive spiritually in a time of drought. We learn the droughts of life expose our hearts, encourage us to focus on daily provision and challenge us to radical generosity. Luke 11:2-4 Exodus 20:2-3 1 Kings 16:31-32 1 Kings 17:1-16
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses four ways God meets Elijah in the midst of his discouragement. Through this conversation, we get some clues about how our gracious God is pleased to meet us and connect with us when we are tired, exhausted, deeply discouraged and don’t know where to turn. 1 Kings 19:1-18 1Kings 18 Psalm 55 Jeremiah 20:7-18 Numbers 20:1-13 1 Samuel 1:1-19 Matthew 11:28 Matthew 25:23
Pastor Aaron Buer works through Elisha’s response to Elijah calling him to be a prophet. During this conversation, we see four demands for us as followers of Jesus. Following Jesus places demands on our priorities, our identity, our community and our heart. 1 Kings 19:19-21 2 Kings 3:11 Matthew 20:25-28 John 13:1-17
Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses a story involving an army after Elisha. Elisha’s interactions with the army show us that God is concerned about his reputation and wants his people to reflect his character. Through this conversation, we see three declarations God makes about himself: he desires to protect, he is powerfully present and he desires to be known. 2 Kings 6:8-23 Proverbs 16:18 Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 5:3-5
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion teaches on Elisha and the Shunammite. This conversation centers around the obedience of one woman and her trust of God, as God gives her new dreams and stays with her through hardship. Through the woman’s story, we see four stories that we often find ourselves in and how God is with us in those stories. 2 Kings 4:8-7 Hebrews 11:6 Malachi 3:10 Luke 7:11-17 John 4:10 John 6:35 John 14:6 John 11:25-26 John 10:10
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion dives into the story of Naaman’s healing from leprosy. The story shows us God’s grace and reminds us that when we come to God, we bring nothing and he brings everything. We see Naaman’s journey from pride to humbly following God. 2 Kings 5:1-19
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Pastor Jeff Manion begins our new sermon series, The Parables, by exploring the stories Jesus used to reveal deep spiritual truth. We see how Jesus used everyday images—torn garments and old wineskins—to show that his kingdom is something entirely new, not a patch on an old way of life. We discover that Jesus consistently defied expectations and called people to follow him rather than simply add him to their existing plans. This message challenges us to examine whether we've been trying to fit Jesus into our lives or truly surrender our lives to him. Following Jesus is about being transformed from the inside out.
Life can leave us feeling exposed and uncertain—but we don’t stand alone. In Armor of God , we’ll discover how to stand firm in the victory Jesus has already won, clothed in His strength and protected by His armor. “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” In the midst of fear and vulnerability, we find hope, confidence, and unshakable faith in Him.
Pastor Aaron Buer teaches on persevering through life's challenges by keeping our focus on Jesus. We learn how Christ equips us to endure suffering and overcome the obstacles that hinder our faith journey. This series reminds us that God reveals himself in surprising ways and invites everyone into his family through the new life Jesus offers. We discover that faith isn't meant to be lived alone but as a community running together toward Christ.
Guest Pastor Dan Lian shares a powerful message examining Jesus's teaching on worry in Matthew 6:25-33. We discover how worry has become common in our daily experience and how Jesus diagnoses the root causes of our worries. Through Jesus's imagery of birds and flowers, we see God's faithful provision and care for his children as a good Father. We're challenged to remember that we are seen and cared for by God and trust in his abundance. The message invites us to experience the freedom God intends as we seek his kingdom first and discover that worship and worry cannot coexist.
Join us for "You Asked for It," a sermon series built around real questions from our church—questions about God, faith, and the Bible that impact everyday life. Whether you've been following Jesus for years or are just curious about faith, we'll explore practical answers to help you navigate what you're wrestling with.
Every day, we face unseen battles—forces that work against our peace, purpose and faith. In Enemies of the Soul, we’ll uncover the invisible threats that pull us away from God and discover how to stand firm in the truth that sets us free. During this series, you can dive into bonus content on our Beyond The Weekend Podcast : [btn] Listen on Spotify [/btn] [btn] Listen on Apple [/btn] [btn] Watch Bonus Content [/btn]
Join Pastors Aaron Buer and Jeff Manion in our series REKINDLE, a study of the book of 2 Timothy, and learn how you can rekindle a strong and robust faith in Jesus amid challenging conditions.
Guest Pastor Bob Merritt shares "Closing the Gap." In this message we are encouraged to remember the great work God does in the gaps in our lives. We are challenged to ask God boldly for what we need. We are reminded to act decisively and trust God daily. As we come to God with our gaps he helps us grow in our faith and know him more.
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The stories Jesus told and what they mean for your life today . Why did Jesus teach in stories? Because the deepest truths about God are often found in the ordinary moments of life. In the parables, Jesus takes everyday things, a lost sheep, a dinner party, a farmer planting seeds and uses them to show us what God is really like and what it means to follow him. This summer, we’re spending seven weeks in the parables from Luke’s gospel. Whether you’ve heard these stories a hundred times or this is your first time, you’re invited to come and hear them fresh. June 27/28–August 8/9
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