August 26, 2018
Sermon Series: The Poetry of Trust
East Paris Campus Pastor Bob King takes us through one of the more difficult Psalms, Psalms 173. Through this conversation, we see three phases of processing pain: the past, the present and, the future. The psalmist provides us with an honest approach to our pain and challenges us to bring that pain to God and trust him with it.
Psalm 137
Pastor Jeff Manion explores the response to a rescue found in Psalm 116. The conversation moves through three experiences the author goes through and what a thank offering looks like today. We are challenged to say something and give something as a token of our appreciation for what God has done for us. Psalm 116:5-9
Pastor Jeff Manion takes us through Psalm 71. This psalm was written by an author enduring yet another hardship in his later years but still clinging to God. Through this conversation, we are encouraged to build a habit of trust so our hope can be contagious. Psalm 71:14-18
Pastor Jeff Manion helps us see three voices in the Psalms. The Psalms help us know how to interact with God. Throughout the Psalms, the psalmists use the voice of gratitude, the voice of disappointment and the voice of trust. The Psalms contain conversations with God that are an example for us as they feel, talk and trust. Psalm 65:8-13
Student ministries pastor Aaron Buer unpacks Psalm 23. In this conversation, we recognize four locations that help us see what a deeply satisfying and content life looks like and the tough decisions we have to make concerning them. Through the four locations, we are challenged to have humility, to obey, to trust and to stay in God’s presence. Psalm 23
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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]
Pastor Brad Holmes explores how God meets us in our darkest moments through David's honest prayer of lament in Psalm 142. We discover the transformative power of bringing our complaints directly to God while holding onto trust in his faithfulness. Through David's example, we learn a three-part framework for honest conversation with God: complaint, asking, and trust. This message challenges us to bring our raw emotions to God, knowing he invites us to express ourselves honestly while anchoring our hope in his unchanging character.
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.
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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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