February 25, 2018
Sermon Series: The Grace Effect
Pastor Jeff Manion teaches about forgiveness. The conversation helps us understand what forgiveness isn’t, how to practice forgiveness and the motivation to forgive. We learn forgiveness is an important part of whole life generosity.
Ephesians 4:31-32
Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the foundational relationship between receiving grace and giving grace in the first week of the series The Grace Effect. Using texts from Ephesians, we learn about the gift we receive and because of the gift we receive, the gift we are to give. Ephesians 1:4-8 Ephesians 2:1-10
Pastor Jeff Manion teaches on hospitality. Using three stories from the Bible, we learn what hospitality is, why we should be hospitable and that it can be challenging. Real hospitality is when we go out of our way to meet a real need for someone we barely know. Hospitality is a way we can practice whole life generosity. Acts 16:13-15 Acts 28:1-10
Pastor Jeff Manion challenges us to whole life generosity through our finances. This conversation explores the radical generosity of the Macedonian churches. Their radical generosity was the result of the radical grace of Jesus choosing them. It’s the grace effect. To become radically generous, we are challenged to “know and grow” regarding our finances. 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Three obstacles often stand in the way of whole life generosity. In this conversation, Pastor Jeff Manion continues our focus on whole life generosity by identifying disorganization, fear and comparison as three obstacles to a generous heart and helping us see how we can overcome them. 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Brad Formsma, from I Like Giving, shares his story of how giving radically altered and improved his life and the life of his family. He encourages whole life generosity not only for the impact on the gift receiver, but how it changes the life of the giver. Acts 20:35
Jim Liske, our guest speaker, challenges us to serve audaciously. Having served as the president of a ministry to those in prison, Jim helps us see that to serve audaciously, we need to understanding that people are created in the image of God. As Jesus-followers, we can use our freedom in Christ to serve in a way that bring others dignity. When we do this well, we show them the story of restoration. Galatians 5:1-14
Pastor Jeff Manion encourages us to use our words generously. Words can make a big difference in the lives of those around us and are an important part of whole life generosity. Pastor Jeff challenges us to use our words to build others up. He shares with us six different ways we can be builders with our words. Ephesians 4:29-30
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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.
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]
It's election season. As Jesus followers, we are called to engage politics through the lens of our faith and to pursue unity with each other. What does unity look like when convictions clash? Join us as Pastor Aaron and author and speaker John Dickson explore biblical unity and our calling to engage in this cultural moment.
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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