Before What’s Next: Don’t Skip What’s Now Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.8.26 Before you move into what is next, be faithful with what’s now. Joshua 1:10–18 (NLT) 10Joshua then commanded the officers of Israel, 11“Go through the camp and tell the people to get their provisi …
Praying From Eternity In The Heart Pastor Steve Anderson | 11.04.2026 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven (on earth). 2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. …
Before What’s Next (1) – From Assistant to Servant Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.1.2026 James 4:14 (NLT) 14How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. Joshua 1:1–9 (NLT) 1After the d …
Praying The Last Promise Steve Anderson | 10.28.2026 Daniel 12:4-9 4 But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase.” 5 Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing on opposite ba …
A Better Way To Rejoice Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.25.26 Results are worth celebrating, but they are fragile to become the foundation of your joy. Luke 10:17 (ESV) 17The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” …
Praying For Difficult People Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.21.26 Luke 6:27–28 (NLT) 27“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. 28Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. WHY WE PRAY FOR DIFFICULT PEOPLE IN OUR L …
A Better Way (2) – A Better Way To Measure Success Pastor Blake Hasnon | 10.18.26 Jesus didn’t come to simply help us do life better. He came to show us a better way. Luke 9:23 (NLT) 23Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up …
The God Made Known In Stillness Pastor Steve Anderson | 10.14.2026 John 17:3 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. Jeremiah 9:23–24 23 Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his m …
The Power of Devotion Pastor Chris Otero | 10.11.2026 Text: Daniel 6:1–23 (NIV) POINT 1: DEVOTION IS A DECISION, NOT A FEELING Daniel 6:10 (NIV) 10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened towardJe …
Psalm 13 Pastor Tim McDaniel | 10.07.2026 Psalm 13:1 (NIV) 1 How long, Lord? Exodus 34:6-7 (NIV) 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to tho …
A Better Way – A Better Way To Be Great Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.4.26 Jesus didn’t come to simply help us do life better. He came to show us a better way. Luke 9:23 (NLT) 23Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take …
SERMON NOTES Pastor Blake Hanson | 09.30.2026 NOTES __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ …
Response : Defend it OR Repent of it Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.27.26 Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. What happens when God says something about ME that I don’t like hea …
WHEN FACING A DECISION… Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.23.26 Maturity in God is understanding that “I can” and “God said” aren’t the same thing. 1 Samuel 23:1–6 (NLT) 1One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. 2David asked …
Response – Respond By Trust Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.20.26 When we leave God out of the decisions and planning we’re trusting ourselves first and Him second. Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things …
PERSPECTIVE PRAYING Pastor Steve Anderson. | 09.15.2026 Perspective Prayer Is: 1) Provides A Lens . 1 John 3:1 1 See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are/“and so we are” (emphatic). 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 1 When I first came …
Response – Without Delay Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.13.26 (Team Day) Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE RESPOND TO GOD WITH DELAY? …
Finding Freedom from Confession Pastor Steve Anderson | 09.09.26 Romans 3:23-24 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. …
Response – When Walking Away Feels Easier… Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.6.26 Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. John 6:26 (NLT) 26Jesus replied, “I tell you th …
Help for Your Prayers Pastor Tim McDaniel 09.02.2026 Luke 11:9-13 (NLT) 9 And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone w …
Response – Complete Obedience Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.30.26 Hebrews 1:2 (NIV) 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. OBEDIENCE TYPES 1. Selective Obedience: editing Go …
SHE DID WHAT SHE COULD Pastor Matt Gould | 08.26.2026 Mark 14:1-5 NIV 1 “Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “ …
Response – Availability Over Excuses Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.23.26 “God, I would BUT first I need to_______________________” Luke 9:51 (ESV) 51When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. Luke 9:57–62 (ESV) 57As they were go …
Prayer is not the Answer Tim McDaniel. | 08.19.2026 The design of prayer is to secure an answer. Luke 11:2-4 (NLT) 2 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. 3 Give us each day the food we need, 4 and forgive …
Response – Speak, Lord Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.16.26 Hebrews 1:1–2 (NIV) 1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he m …
“The One Thing God Does Not Restore” Pastor Steve Anderson. | 08.12.2026 Ephesians 5:15–16 15 “Look carefully then how you walk… 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” James 4:14 14 Life is “a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” – Go …
Defiant Joy – YOU CAN’T HAVE MY JOY! Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.9.26 John 16:22 (NIV) 22So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. Joy: is a sense of delight or pleasure you feel regardless of your …
A CONNECTED LIFE Brittany Hanson | 08.05.2026 Big Idea: The results we seek aren’t found in how hard we work but how well we remain connected. John 15:1–8 (NLT) 1“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and …
Defiant Joy – Moving Forward Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.2.26 Philippians 3:13–14 (NIV) 13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14I press on toward the goal to win the priz …
PRAYING FOR GOD’S BLESSING Pastor Blake Hanson 7.29.26 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 (NIV) 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory …
Defiant Joy – Nothing To Prove Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.26.26 Jeremiah 9:23–24 (NIV) 23This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, 24but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they …
HOW Prayer Changes Things Pastor Steve Anderson | 07.22.2026 Prayer doesn’t just change THINGS….IT CHANGES US Philippians 4:6-7 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, wh …
Defiant Joy – The Joy of God’s Way Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.19.26 Psalm 18:30 (NIV) 30As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. Getting your way can give you relief for a moment, but it cannot give you joy for a lifetime. …
Everything is against me! Pastor Tim McDaniel | 7.15.2026 Genesis 42:36 (NIV) 36 Their father Jacob said to them, “You have deprived me of my children. Joseph is no more and Simeon is no more, and now you want to take Benjamin. Everything is against me!” Genesis 42:36 (VOICE) 36 …Everything and ev …
Defiant Joy – Humility That Leads To Joy Philippians 2.1-11 | Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.12.26 Joy: is a sense of delight or pleasure you feel regardless of your circumstances. Philippians 2:1–2 (NIV) 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfo …
How The Church Grows Pastor Steve Anderson | 07.08.2026 Matthew 16:18 (ESV): “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” IT’S GOD The power of the Good News. Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good …
The Moment after the Moment Pastor Tim McDaniel | 7.05.2026 Luke 3:21- 22 (NLT) 21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 (NLT) and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from he …
Help! I’m Stuck Pastor John Wall | 06.28.2026 John 21:1-17 NLT 1 Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zeb …
Dying By Your Own Sword Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.21.26 1 Chronicles 10:1–14 (NLT) 1Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa. 2The Philistines closed in on Saul and his sons, and they killed three of his …
Defiant Joy (2) – Joyful Courage Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.14.26 Joy: is a sense of delight or pleasure you feel regardless of your circumstances. THREE MAJOR WAYS WE STRUGGLE TO BE COURAGEOUS… 1. We focus on the size of our problem and not the size of our God. Numbe …
Defiant Joy (1) – People & Joy Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.7.26 Defiant joy is not circumstantial but God centered. Philippians 1:21 (NIV) 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 2:3–4 (NIV) 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, …
God’s Promises and Our Prayers Pastor Tim McDaniel | 06.03.2026 2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV) 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious an …
You Asked For It – Forgiveness Starts With Me Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.31.26 Ephesians 4:31–32 (NLT) 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as Go …
The Redemption and Restoration of God Pastor Steve Anderson | 05.27.2026 God’s plan is ALWAYS redemptive because His nature is to redeem. Isaiah 44:22 22 “I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Psa …
Living Well in a Society of Anxiety Pastor Matt Gould | 05.24.2026 Psalm 94:19 (NKJV) 19 In the multitude of my anxieties within me, your comforts delight my soul. 1. We were never built to carry chronic anxiety. 1 Kings 19:1–3 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and ho …
Don’t Go To Church Pastor Steve Anderson | 05.20.2026 We don’t go to church…..we are the church. A CHURCH: That Prays……and prays….and prays. Isaiah 56:7 7 I will bring them to my holy mountain of Jerusalem and will fill them with joy in my house of prayer. I will accept their burnt offer …
You Asked For It: Receiving the Power of The Holy Spirit Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.17.26 Acts 1:4–8 (NLT) 4Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. 5John baptized with water, but in ju …
Pray for Love Pastor Tim McDaniel | 05.13.2026 Philippians 1:9-11 (NIV) 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fru …
You Asked For It – Helping Your Children Love God Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.10.26 How To Help Your Children Love God… Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (NLT) 4“Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. 5And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all …
COME AND GO Pastor Steve Anderson | 05.06.2026 1. Jesus calls us to COME – Come TO Me – Rest Your Weary Soul Matthew 11:28-29 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, beca …
You Asked For It – Sent on Mission Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.3.26 John 17:18 (NLT) 18Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. Without mission, life becomes maintenance. You find purpose when you realize you have been sent on a mission. …
Doubtful, Dubious, Improbable, Unexpected, Unbelievable, Absurd Pastor Tim McDaniel | 04.29.2026 Prayer is a prescription James 5:13-14, 16 (NLT) 13Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. 14Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over yo …
IF YOU DON’T GO (2) – SHOW ME YOUR GLORY Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.26.25 Exodus 33:15–16 (NLT) 15Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. 16How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For yo …
Finding Favor With God Pastor Steve Anderson | 04.22.2026 Isaiah 66:2 2 “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” Examples Samuel: 1 Samuel 2:26 26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favor both with the LORD, …
IF YOU DON’T GO: YOUR PRESENCE Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.19.26 | Exodus 33 Exodus 33:15–16 (NLT) 15 Then Moses said,“If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. 16 How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For yo …
We Can’t Silence What God Has Changed Pastor Matt Gould | 04.15.26 Acts 3:6 NIV 6 “Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Acts 4:1-4 NIV 1 “The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came …
Baptism: There’s More! Pastor Tim Perkins | 04.12.26 1. Baptism of Salvation Romans 6:23 NIV 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 3:23 NLT 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glori …
The Integrated Christian Life Pastor Steve Anderson | 04.08.2026 The problem: We have allowed our lives to be compartmentalized, and God hates a divided heart. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NKJV) 4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all …
Lessons From The Garden: Where Am I Walking? Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.5.26 Easter invites us to honestly look at where we are and trust Jesus to lead us from ruin to resurrection. GARDEN OF RUIN: WHEN WE REALIZE WE’RE NOT WHERE GOD WANTS US TO BE Genesis 3:1 (NLT) 1The serpen …
What Jesus Finished On The Cross… Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.3.26 John 19:29–30 (NLT) 29A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and …
Lessons From The Garden (3) – Check The Soil Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.29.26 God’s word produces different results depending on the heart. Luke 8:4–11 (NLT) 4One day Jesus told a story in the form of a parable to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him: 5“A farmer …
Resisting the Counterfeit Pastor Steve Anderson | 03.25.2026 Matthew 24:11-12 11 And many false prophets (those who falsely claim to speak for Christ and his gospel) will appear and will deceive many people. 12 Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. Matth …
LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN(2) – TRANSFORMATION THROUGH CONNECTION Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.22.26 God brings transformation through connection. WHEN WE THINK WE CAN DO IT ON OUR OWN… 1. We often become less fruitful . 2. Lose sight of our purpose. John 15:1–12 (NLT) 1“I …
That’s a Good Question! Pastor Tim McDaniel. | 03.18.26 Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’? That’s a Good Question! Matthew 9:1-2 (NIV) 1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lyin …
Lessons From The Garden (1) – Starting Small & Finishing Big Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.15.26 God specializes in starting small and finishing big! Mark 4:30–32 (NLT) 30Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? 31It is like a mus …
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CONTEND (2) – FAITH THAT STANDS Pastor Blake Hanson 03.08.2026 FAITH THAT STANDS… REMEMBERS THE WARNING Jude 17 (NIV) 17But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. Psalm 77:11–12 (NIV) 11I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes …
The Dark Side Of Blessing Pastor Steve Anderson. | 03.04.2026 Lamentations 5:14-17, 19 & 21 14The elders no longer sit in the city gates, the young men no longer dance and sing. 15 Joy has left our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning. 16 The garlands have fallen from our heads. …
CONTEND (1) – DRIFTERS & CONTENDERS Pastor Blake Hanson 03.01.2026 If you’re not contending for your faith, you’re drifting from your faith. Jude 3–4 (NIV) 3Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge yo …
WORKING WITH GOD Pastor Steve Anderson | 02.25.2026 1 Samuel 14:43-45 (NKJV) 43 Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, and said, “I only tasted a little honey with the end of the rod that was in my hand. So now I must die!” 44 Saul answered, “God do …
DYNAMICS: Living With The People God Gave You (4) – The People Who Challenge You Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.22.26 Romans 12:9–21 (NLT) 9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10Love each other with genuine affection, and take del …
THE LORD IS KING! Pastor Tim McDaniel. | 2.18.26 Psalm 93:1 (NLT) 1 The Lord is king! A Place of Faith Psalm 93:2 (NLT) 2 Your throne, O Lord, has stood from time immemorial. You yourself are from the everlasting past. He is the Eternal King Psalm 93:5 (NLT) 5 …Your reign, O Lord, is holy forever …
DYNAMICS: Living With The People God Gave You (3) – The Family You Didn’t Choose Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.15.26 Luke 4:16–30 (NLT) 16When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he went as usual to the synagogue on the Sabbath and stood up to read the Scriptures. 17The scroll …
Overcoming Disaffection With God Pastor Steve Anderson. | 2.11.26 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 2 For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband—Christ. 3 But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, …
DYNAMICS: Living With The People God Gave You (2) – The One You Chose Pastor Blake and Brittany Hanson | 2.8.26 1. MARRIAGE IS GOD’S DESIGN, NOT CULTURES IDEA. Genesis 2:18 (NLT) 18Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just ri …
Don’t Get Used to Jesus Pastor Chris | 2.4.26 Hebrews 2:1-3 1 “We must be very careful, then, and be on our guard so that we do not drift away from the truth we have heard. 2 For if the Good News we heard is true, it is most urgent that we pay attention to it. 3 We don’t want to ignor …
DYNAMICS: Living With The People God Gave You (1) – Placed on Purpose Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.1.26 God has placed people in our lives to form us into who He’s calling us to become. Acts 17:26–27 (NLT) 26From one man he created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He de …
To SEEK and to SAVE and to DWELL Pastor Steve Anderson | 1.28.26 Luke 19:10 10 For the Son of Man (Jesus) came to seek and save those who are lost. John 3:16 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have etern …
GREATER STILL (3) – THAN ALL MY DESIRES Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.25.26 WHATEVER LEADS MY DESIRES IS SHAPING MY FUTURE. Isaiah 55:1–2 (ESV) 1“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without pr …
Faith in Jesus Pastor Tim McDaniel | 1.21.26 Jude 1:20,21 (NLT) 20 But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, 21 and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will …
GREATER STILL (2) – THAN ALL MY BATTLES Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.25.26 Isaiah 54:16–17 (NLT) 16“I have created the blacksmith who fans the coals beneath the forge and makes the weapons of destruction. And I have created the armies that destroy. 17But in that coming day no weapon turne …
What Really Matters Pastor Chris | 01/14/26 Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you as well.” What you aim for shapes your focus. God Isn’t seeking perfection, he’s seeking order. Put God first. NOT …
Greater Still (1) – THAN ALL MY STRENGTH Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.11.26 Isaiah 40:28–31 (NLT) 28Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. 29 …
What NOT to do in 2026 Pastor Steve Anderson | 1.07.26 1 Chronicles 12:32 32 From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take. Fear Not Matthew 1:20 20 But while he tho …
I WANT MORE Pastor John Baschieri | 1.04.26 *Ephesians 3:20 (NASB) 20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, BELIEVE THERE IS MORE GOD CAN REVEAL TO YOU Ephesians 1:16–17 (NASB) 16 do not cease giving …
LIVING THE LIFE GOD WANTS Pastor Phil Goss | 12.28.25 Philippians 3:12-16 (NLT) 12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothe …
The Light of Jesus Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.24.25 Matthew 1:18–24 (NLT) 18This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spiri …
Christmas Playlist 3 – The Right Response Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.21.25 Every day we respond to Jesus, whether we meant to or not. Matthew 2:1–12 (NLT) 1Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived i …
God Over Details Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.14.25 Luke 1:26–38 (NLT) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, 27to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. 28Gabr …
The Shepherds Guide Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.7.25 Luke 2:8–15 (NLT) 8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrifi …
ONE DAY OR TODAY? Matt Gould 12.03.25 1. Commit to Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-22 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. …
The Persecuted Pastor Blake Hanson 11.30.25 God wants us to be happy. Blessed (GK Makarios): happy, fortunate, blissful (9x) Matthew 5:2–12 (ESV) 2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blesse …
THE WAY OF JESUS – THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Pastor Chris Dow— Christian Chapel | 11.23.25 PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. PEACE IS GOD’S PLAN PEACEMAKERS ARE AT PEACE WITH GOD Ephesians 2:13 13 Now in Christ Jesus …
Do You Want to Enjoy Life? Do You Want to Have Many Happy Days? Pastor Tim McDaniel 11.19.25 Psalm 34:12-13 (ERV) 12 Do you want to enjoy life? Do you want to have many happy days? Psalm 34:13 (NLT) 13 Then… Psalm 34:1-3 (NLT) 1 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will con …
The Pure in Heart Pastor Blake Hanson 11.16.25 God wants me to be happy. Blessed (GK Makarios): happy, fortunate, blissful Matthew 5:2–12 (ESV) 2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Bless …
Sola Oratio – by Prayer Alone Pastor Steve Anderson | 11.12.25 Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) 2 Timothy 3:16 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what …
The Merciful Pastor Blake Hanson 11.9.25 God wants me to be happy. Blessed (GK Makarios): happy, fortunate, blissful Matthew 5:3–12 (ESV) 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5“Bles …
BUILDING CREDIBILITY Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.5.25 Matthew 5:33–37 (ESV) 33“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the …
The Hungry & Thirsty Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.2.25 God wants me to be happy. Blessed (GK Makarios): happy, fortunate, blissful (9x) Matthew 5:3–12 (ESV) 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall b …
Being In A Relationship With Jesus Isn’t The Most Important Thing In Life Pastor Tim McDaniel. | 10.29.25 A friend is someone to whom you give your life. A friend makes an equal investment. John 15:13 (NLT) 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. …
The Meek Pastor Blake Hanson 10.26.25 God wants me to be happy. Blessed (GK Makarios): happy, fortunate, blissful Matthew 5:3–12 (ESV) 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5“Blessed …
Beyond the Basic Pastor Chris Otero | 10.22.25 Philippians 3:12–14 12 “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: for …
Happy Is… Those Who Mourn Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.19.25 Blessed: (GK Makarios) means happy, fortunate, blissful Matthew 5:3–12 (ESV) 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5“Blessed are th …
Generosity – A Secret to Unlocking Joy Pastor Troy Martin – Venture Church, CA | 10.12.25 Acts 20:35 35 The Lord Jesus himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” 2 Corinthians 8:1-12 1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has g …
Devotion Before Direction Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.8.25 1 Kings 3:3–14 (NLT) 3 Solomon loved the Lord and followed all the decrees of his father, David, except that Solomon, too, offered sacrifices and burned incense at the local places of worship. 4 The most important of these places of wo …
Poor Enough to Be Happy Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.5.25 God wants me to be happy. Blessed (GK Makarios): happy, fortunate, blissful Matthew 5:3–12 (ESV) 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be c …
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Pastor Steve Anderson | 10.01.25 Jude 1:22 “And of some have compassion, making a difference”. Jude 1:17-24 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ predicted. 18 They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers …
Refreshed: Make a Difference Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.28.25 Matthew 5:13–16 (NLT) 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 “You are the light of the world—l …
The Truth about Contentment Pastor Tim McDaniel | 9.24.25 Hebrews 13:5-6 (NLT) 5 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” 6 So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere pe …
Refreshed: Find Purpose Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.21.25 Colossians 1:15–16 (NLT) 15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, 16 for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made t …
Responding with Faith Pastor Chris Otero | 09.17.25 Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Point One: A faithful yes does not need …
Dealing With Anger Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.14.25 Matthew 5:21–26 (NLT) 21 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ 22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an …
Why Prayer Matters Pastor Chris Otero | 09.10.25 Colossians 4:2 2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” POINT ONE: PRAYER BUILDS RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD POINT TWO: PRAYER CHANGES US Philippians 4:6-7 6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer …
Refreshed: Grow With Others Pastor Blake Hanson 9.7.25 Hebrews 10:19–25 (NIV) 19Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21and since we have …
Praying Against Pastor Blake Hanson 9.3.25 Is it ever OK to pray against someone? Matthew 5:44 (NLT) 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! Psalm 3:7 (NLT) 7 Arise, O Lord! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of th …
Refreshed: Know Jesus Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.31.25 1 John 5:20 (NLT) 20 And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He …
Famous Last Words Pastor Steve Anderson | 8.27.25 ”It Is Finished!”…….The Seal of our Salvation Luke 23:44-46 44 By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 45 The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the …
One More Time: What Could God Do If Your Faith Was Creative? Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.24.25 Luke 5:17–26 (NLT) 17 One day while Jesus was teaching, some Pharisees and teachers of religious law were sitting nearby. (It seemed that these men showed up from every village in all Galilee and Judea …
How to Waste Your Time Praying Pastor Tim McDaniel 8.20.25 James 5:16 (NLT) 16 The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Pray without Repenting Psalm 66:18 (NLT) 18 If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Ps …
One More Time: Are You Desperate Enough To Ask? Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.17.25 Luke 5:12–16 (NLT) 12 In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy. When the man saw Jesus, he bowed with his face to the ground, begging (ask, urge, plead with strong emotion) to be he …
Prayer of Praise Pastor Blake Hanson 8.13.25 Prayer of Praise: a prayer celebrating God and His goodness. 1 Samuel 2:1–10 (NLT) 1Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. …
One More Time: Tired, But Trying Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.10.25 God does His best work when we have nothing left. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) 31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will …
Undaunted Last Days Praying Pastor Steve Anderson 8.6.25 Luke 18:1-8 1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city …
COMPASSION Tim Elie 8.3.25 Matthew 9:36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. “Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world.” -Francis Schaefer “Compassion …
Hot & Hidden #3 – Too Close to Home Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.20.25 Luke 4:14–30 (NLT) 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone …
Hot & Hidden #2: Private Wars, Public Wins Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.13.25 Luke 4:1–13 (NLT) 1 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that …
Hot & Hidden #1 – When Nothing is Happening, Everything is Happening Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.6.25 Luke 3:2–3 (NLT) 2 At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness. 3 Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, p …
HOW TO HANDLE TROUBLE Pastor Phil Goss | 6.29.25 Matthew 6:33-34 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. John 1 …
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE LOAVES Pastor Tim McDaniel | 6.25.25 Luke 11:1-10 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallo …
Holy Disruption #5 – Are You Wanting God’s Favor? Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.22.25 Proverbs 3:3–4 (NIV) 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. …
What Made Jesus Mad? #7 – Our Judgement Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.18.25 John 8:1–8 (NLT) 1 Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3As he was speaking, the teachers of religiou …
You Already Have It Pastor John Wall 2 Kings 4:1-7 NLT 1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “H …
Finding Our Way Home Pastor Steve Anderson | 6.11.25 Psalm 90 – A prayer of Moses: Psalm 90:1-17 1 Lord, through all the generations you have been our home/our refuge! 2 Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from beginning to end, you are God. …
Holy Disruptions #4 – When The Spirit Shows Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.1.25 Acts 2:1–8, 12,13 (NLT) 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house wher …
What Makes Jesus Mad? #5 – My Moral High Ground Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.3.25 Matthew 7:1–5 (NLT) 1 “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2 For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. 3 “And why worry …
Holy Disruptions #3 – Obedience in the Ordinary Pastor Blake Hanson 6.1.25 Luke 2:25–38 (NLT) 25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him 26 and had re …
What Do You Want Me to Do for You? Pastor Tim McDaniel 5.28.25 That’s a Good Question! Luke 18:41 (NLT) “What do you want me to do for you?” The Kind of People God Blesses Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of t …
Holy Disruptions #2 – God’s Timing & Our Calling Pastor Blake Hanson 5.25.25 Luke 1:76–77 (NLT) 76“And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiven …
Prayer for the Fight Pastor Steve Anderson | 5.21.25 Matthew 11:12 And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. Job 1:6-7 (NIV) 6 One day the angels came to present themselves before the …
DISRUPTIONS – PRAYERS REMEMBERED, PROMISES RELEASED Pastor Chris Otero 5.18.25 1. God remembers what we forget. Luke 1:5–7 (NLT) 5 When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also fro …
What Made Jesus Mad? #4 – The Rules Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.14.25 Let rules serve your relationship with Jesus, not suffocate it. Mark 3:1–6 (NLT) 1 Jesus went into the synagogue again and noticed a man with a deformed hand. 2 Since it was the Sabbath, Jesus’ enemies watched him c …
Come Home #4 – When They Come Home Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.11.25 Luke 15:7 (NLT) 7 In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Luke 15:10 (NLT) 10 In the same …
THE TRADE Pastor Steve Anderson | 5.07.25 The Christian life is not about “adding Jesus” to our life…..it’s about trading our life for His. The Christian LIFE STARTS OUT FREE….actually not “free,” but paid-for by Jesus. Salvation is FREE because Jesus traded His life and His blood for our sin …
Come Home #3 – The Father’s Response Pastor Blake Hanson 5.4.25 Psalm 18:30 (NLT) 30 God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true… Some of the biggest mistakes we make as parents is rescuing our children over and over from their mistakes. Luke 15:17–20 (NLT) 17 “Wh …
What Makes Jesus Mad? #3 – Being Too Good Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.30.25 Matthew 23:13–15 (NIV) 13“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to. …
Welcome Home #2 – Directions Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.27.25 How Do I Find My Way Home? Luke 15:17 (NLT) 17“When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! Step #1 – Desire to go home. …
“UNDAUNTED!” Pastor Steve Anderson | April 23, 2025 Definition: 1) not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. 2) courageously resolute especially in the face of danger or difficulty; not discouraged CHOOSE Perseverance Hebrews 10:35-39 (NIV) So do not throw away this c …
Come Home #1 – Runaway Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.20.27 Luke 15:11–12 (NLT) 11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. 12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth b …
Good Friday – The Cross Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.18.25 John 19:16–18 (NIV) 16Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull… 18 There they crucified him. The Reality of Th …
Found #2 – From Problems to Opportunities Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.13.25 We are here in Southwest Florida to help people know Jesus, find purpose, grow with others, and make a difference. Our problems give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus. TWO WAYS WE RUIN OUR ABILITY …
Jesus told us to Pastor Tim McDaniel | 4.9.25 Jesus told us to ask Him for anything John 14:13 (NLT) You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. John 14:4-12 (NLT) And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 “No, we don’ …
Found #1 – Stuck Inside Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.6.25 We exist to help people know Jesus, find purpose, grow with others, and make a difference. For someone to be found, it requires someone to look. WHY ARE WE NOT BETTER AT HELPING OTHERS FIND JESUS? We get stuck inside …
What Made Jesus Mad #2 – When Insiders Get in the Way Pastors Blake Hanson | 4.2.25 Mark 11:15–18 (NLT) 15 When they arrived back in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the people buying and selling animals for sacrifices. He knocked over the tables of the money change …
Defying The Odds #2: Only With God Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.30.25 There are battles in your life that Only with God those battles can be won and odds defied. FOUR TRUTHS TO WINNING THE BATTLE WITH GOD… 1. Decide first to give God the glory. Judges 7:1–8 (NLT) 1 So Jerub-baal (that …
What Made Jesus Mad? #1 – Getting in the Way of God’s Love Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.26.25 Matthew 5:44 (NLT) 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! Matthew 11:28–29 (NLT) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and …
Defying The Odds #1 – Regular to Remarkable Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.23.25 God is an expert at taking what is regular and turning it into the remarkable. Judges 6:1–2 (NLT) 1 The Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight. So the Lord handed them over to the Midianites for seven years. …
A Different Kind of Love: Intention to Action Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.16.25 We are great at judging ourselves by intentions and others by their actions. NARROWING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN INTENTION AND ACTION 1. If you think something good, say it. Proverbs 18:21 (NLT) 21 The tongue ca …
Romans 32: Where There is Ministry There are Problems Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.12.25 God builds with vision and Satan tries to break with division. Romans 16:17–27 (NLT) 17 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset …
A Different Kind of Love: Handling Conflict Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.9.25 Every couple has conflict and God is concerned with how you handle that conflict. Song of Solomon 2:4–5 (NLT) 4 He escorts me to the banquet hall; it’s obvious how much he loves me. 5 Strengthen me with raisin …
Keeping the Main Thing The Main Thing Pastor Steve Anderson | March 5, 2025 Romans 16:17-19 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions (into opposing groups/factions) and upset people’s faith/offend and arouse to opposition) by teach …
A Different Kind of Love: Romantic Seasons Pastor Chris Otero | March 2, 2025 You will have seasons of preparation Song of Solomon 2:11–12 (NLT) 11Look, the winter is past, and the rains are over and gone. 12The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the …
Romans – People of Ministry Pastor Blake Hanson | February 26, 2025 People don’t want to serve. Romans 15:17 (NIV) 17 Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. It takes people who serve to make ministry occur. Romans 16:1–16 (NIV) 1 I commend to you our …
A Different Kind of Love: God Pleasing Sex Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.23.25 GOD-PLEASING SEX… 1.God-pleasing sex begins before the bedroom. Song of Solomon 4:1 (NLT) 1 You are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words. Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair falls in waves, …
Not An “Ask”…..An Invitation! Pastor Steve Anderson | 02.19.25 Romans 15 19 I have fully presented the Good News of Christ from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum. 20 My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church …
THE GENEROSITY GENE Pastor Brian Campbell | 02. 16.25 Exodus 35:5 NIV From what you have, take an offering for the Lord.Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering… Exodus 36:7 KJV “For the ‘ stuff” they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.” Could It Be.. …
Romans #27 – Building Others Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.12.25 What limits believers from impacting their own community for Jesus is the conflict Christian’s have amongst themselves. Christian Liberty: is freedom believers have in Jesus to live by faith, guided by the Holy Spirit, ra …
A DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE: TRUE LOVE Pastor Phill Goss | 02.09.25 1 Peter 2:9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness int …
The Other Side of Freedom Pastor Tim McDaniel | 02.05.2025 Romans 15:1 (ESV) We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. The strong are obliged to be strong for those who need strength Romans 15:2 (NLT) We should help others …
A Different Kind of Love: Healthy Attraction Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.2.25 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) 9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out …
Freedom Pastor Steve Anderson | 1.29.25 Romans 14:13 So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. 14 I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is …
Vision Sunday: Keep The Pursuit Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.26.25 Psalm 105:4 (NLT) 4Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Pursue: The act of seeking, striving for, or chasing something or someone with intention, effort, or determination. Are you …
Romans #26: Overcoming Differences Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.22.25 Romans 14:1–14 (NIV) 1 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. 2One person’s faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. 3 The one who ea …
Seek & Find – Moving Your Way Through Prayer Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.19.25 Matthew 7:7 (NIV) – Jesus Said 7“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. THREE REASONS WE STRUGGLE THROUGH PRAYER… 1. Distractions …
Romans #25 – Wake Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.15.25 3 misunderstandings of loving like Jesus… We love people because they love us. We go through the motions. We make love about rules. Romans 13:8–14 (NLT) 8 Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another …
Seek & Find – Praying For Results Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.12.25 Hebrews 4:16 (NLT) 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. PRAYING FOR RESULTS… Begins with a plan. …
Fasting to Find – 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pastor Blake Hanson | January 5, 2025 Matthew 7:7a (NIV) 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find… A movement of God begins with obedient people who seek Him. WHAT IS FASTING? Fasting is abstaining from …
Rest… How did Jesus do it? Pastor Tim Perkins | 12.29.24 Rest is deeper than sleep. Rest is more than time-off. Rest is better than escape. (Matthew 11:28–30 MSG) Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a …
All I Want For Christmas – The Gift Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.24.24 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Luke 2:8–20 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord a …
All I Want For Christmas – When God Show Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.22.24 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! When God shows up, He turns the impossible into the undeniable. WHEN GOD SHOWS UP… God comes to show us favor. Luke 1:28 (NLT) 2 …
Romans 13 – Respect for Authority Pastor Steve Anderson | December 18th 2024 Romans 13:1 -7 1 Everyone/every soul must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels/resists/opposes/ …
All I Want For Christmas – Peace Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.15.24 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Luke 2:13–14 (NIV) 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest h …
Romans #23 – Steady Principles To Live By – Part #2 Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.11.24 When life shifts, Christ steadies. Romans 12:9–21 (ESV) 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing …
All I Want For Christmas – Forgiveness Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.8.24 2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV) 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! John 8:2–6 (NIV) 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 …
Romans #22 – Steady Principles To Live By – Part #1 Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.4.24 When life shifts, Christ steadies. Romans 12:9–21 (ESV) 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing h …
Legacy Sunday – Generous People Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.1.24 2 Corinthians 8:6 (NLT) 6 So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NLT) 7 Since you excel in so many …
Cultivating Fruit: Kindness Pastor Tim Perkins | 11.24.24 (Galatians 5:22-23 NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ` חֶסֶד – chesed: Kindness – It refers to a kind of …
How to Give Thanks Pastor Tim McDaniel | 11.20.24 What should we do? Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is …
As For Me & My House #2 – A FAMILY THAT SERVES THE LORD Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.17.24 Joshua 24:15 (ESV) 15As for me and my house (family- NLT), we will serve the Lord.” HOW TO BUILD A FAMILY THAT SERVES THE LORD… 1) USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU TO SERVE OTHERS. …
Romans #21 – Choices Pastor Blake Hanson | Romans 10:14-21 | 11.13.24 Romans 10:9 (NLT) 9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:11 (MSG) 11 Scripture reassures us, “No one who trusts Go …
As For Me and My House #1: My Influence Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.10.24 Joshua 24:15 (ESV) 15 As for me and my house (family- NLT), we will serve the Lord.” WHAT YOU HUNGER FOR INFLUENCES YOUR HOME. Matthew 5:6 (NIV) 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteo …
Romans #20 – Salvation 101 Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.6.24 So what is salvation? Salvation: being in a right relationship with God. Romans 1:16–17 (NIV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first …
In God We Trust #3 – Should I… Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.3.24 Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. If you have to work to justify it, then y …
Romans #19 – Chosen Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.30.24 Matthew 22:37–40 (NLT) 37Jesus replied, “ ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as your …
In God We Trust #2 – A Biblical View on Abortion & Amendment 4 Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.27.24 Proverbs 24:11 (NLT) 11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. No. 4 Constitutional Amendment, Article 1, New Section Amendment to Limit Gov …
Romans #18 – Heart Principles Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.23.24 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God use …
In God We Trust #1 – My Vote Matters Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.20.24 Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Trust God to give you clear direction when you v …
Romans #17: Everlasting Love Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.16.24 IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN CHANGE MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD? Four Questions to help us understand God’s love for us…. 1) If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31–32 (NIV) 31 What, then, shall we say in r …
Refreshed #2 – Refreshing Others Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.8.24 Proverbs 11:25 (NLT) 25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Refreshing others is essential for our own refreshment. 2 Timothy 1:15–18 (NIV) 15 You know that everyone in the pr …
Refreshed #1 – My Commitment Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.6.24 Acts 2:1–4 (NLT) 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 …
The Glory Just Ahead Pastor Steve Anderson | 10.2.24 Romans 8:16-17 For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. 17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we mu …
Can We Be Friends? Unfriend | Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.29.24 Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) 20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) 26 The righteous choose their friends caref …
Can We Be Friends? Just One Friend Away | Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.22.24 Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) 20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. You may be one friend away from changing your desti …
Romans #15: A Freeing Life Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.18.23 Romans 8: 1–4 (NLT) 1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. 3 The law of Moses was …
Can We Be Friends? Fundamentals of Friendship | Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.15.24 Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) 20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. List Your 5 Close Friends Proverbs 1 …
New Desires Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.11.24 Romans 7:14–25 (NLT) 14 So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin. 15 I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instea …
Team Day – Creating Community Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.8.24 Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Proverbs 13:20 (NLT) 20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. We battle relational poverty 3 Reasons For Relational Po …
Breaking The Rules Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.4.24 We’re not designed to live by rules: Bad Marriage. Romans 7:1–3 (NLT) 1 Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the law—don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living? 2 For example, when a woman marr …
Unity & Maturity in the Church Pastor Chris Otero | 9.1.24 Unity in the church should be a constant. 1. A united church makes an impact. Ephesians 4:1-7 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and g …
The Daniel Prayer Pastor Steve Anderson | 8.28.24 Daniel 6:10-28 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he …
James #12: Faith & Ministry Seasons Pastor Blake Hanson | James 5:13-20 | 8.25.24 Ephesians 4:11–12 (ESV) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, P …
James #11: Faith & Suffering Pastor Blake Hanson | James 5:7-12 | 8.18.24 James 5:7–12 (ESV) 7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rai …
James #10: Faith & Money Pastor Blake Hanson | James 5:1-6 | 8.11.24 How does my faith work with my money? We either worship our money or we worship God with our money. I can choose to be selfish: What’s mine is mine James 5:1–3 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people …
James #9: My Faith & My Plans Pastor Blake Hanson | James 4:13-17 | 8.4.24 Two reasons people fail to plan: 1) The plan never works so we stop planning. 2) We stick to “our” plans no matter what. How does my faith work when it comes to life planning? James …
James #8: Trouble with People Pastor Blake Hanson | James 4:1-12 | 7.28.24 How does my faith work when I have conflict with people? The source of my trouble begins within. James 4:1–3 (NIV) 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that ba …
James #7: Heaven Down Wisdom Pastor Blake Hanson | James 3:13-18 | 7.21.24 James 3:13–18 (NIV) 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your h …
James #6: Speak Your Mind Pastor Blake Hanson | James 3:1-12 | 7.14.24 How does my faith work when I want to speak my mind? James 1:19 (NIV) 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, Your …
James #5: Two Kinds of Faith Pastor Tim McDaniel | 7.7.24 | James 2:14-26 James 2:14 (NLT) What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Let’s agree on the definition of faith. Galatians 2:20 (NIV) I have …
Praying for Our Country Pastor Steve Anderson | 7.3.24 First Seek God Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God[a] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heav …
FAITH & FAVORITISM Pastor Chris Otero | 6.30.24 As your faith grows so does our ability to love all people. 1. Faith does not pick favorites. Faith teaches me to look up to God rather than down on people. James 2:1-4 “My brothers and sisters, believers in our gloriou …
The Parable of the Friend At Night – An Invitation To Pray Pastor Steve Anderson | 6.26.24 Jesus taught HOW and HOW NOT to pray: Matthew 6:6-9 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, wi …
James #3: Faith & Anger Pastor Blake Hanson | James 1:19-27 | 6.23.24 How does faith work when I’m angry? Faith channels my anger in the right direction. James 1:19–21 (NIV) 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to …
The Right Understanding of Freedom Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.19.24 Two Ways Non-Christians Won’t Experience Freedom Mind Romans 1:18 (NIV) 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wicke …
James #2: Faith Works in My Temptations Pastor Blake Hanson | James 1.12-18 | 6.16.24 James 1:2–3 (NIV) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:14 (NIV …
Freedom From Sin Pastor Blake Hanson | Romans 6:1-14 | 6.12.24 Romans 5:20 (NIV) 20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, God’s grace gives us freedom from our sins. 1) God’s grace unites my identity …
James #1: Faith Works in My Trials Pastor Blake Hanson | James 1.1-8 | 6.9.24 John 7:5 (NIV) 5 For even his own brothers did not believe in him. Mark 3:21 (NIV) 21 When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” 1 Cori …
Romans #10: The Review Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.5.24 Romans 5:12–14 (NIV) 12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned— 13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin i …
Calm in the Chaos: Decisions Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.2.24 Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with …
Do You Serve the Living God? That’s a Good Question! Pastor Tim McDaniel | 5.29.24 Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Never stop praying. Daniel 6:20 (NLT) When he got there, he cal …
Calm in the Chaos: The Praising Perspective Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.26.24 Philippians 4:4 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. Th …
Benediction – Prayers That Bless Pastor Steve Anderson | 5.22.24 Benedictions are blessings you speak upon another person. Doxologies are an expression of praise and blessing to God. When we speak blessings, we are praying God’s will into other people’s lives These are things God wants for …
Calm In The Chaos: Praying Through it All Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.19.24 Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and …
Calm in the Chaos: I’ve Had Enough Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.12.24 Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petitio …
Pray for You. Pray for Me, Pray for Them Pastor Steve Anderson | 5.8.24 1 Timothy 2:1-4 urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peacefu …
As Requested – A World Gone Wrong Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.5.24 Genesis 6:1–8 (NLT) 1 Then the people began to multiply on the earth, and daughters were born to them. 2 The sons of God saw the beautiful women and took any they wanted as their wives. 3 Then the Lord said, “My Spirit will no …
Reflection Questions About My Faith Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.1.24 Justification- The act of God whereby He forgives the unsaved person’s sin and imputes them. God assigns them righteousness through Faith in Jesus alone. Three daily reflection questions to ask about my Faith… W …
As Requested – Trusting God Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.28.24 Psalm 20:7 (NIV) 7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 13:1–2 (NIV) 1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long …
Faith Alone Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.24.24 Biblical Understanding of Salvation: Wrong view: Many people believe their spiritual life is working for righteousness. Right view: God has declared me righteous and therefore I want to live right. 3 Part process of Salvation …
As Requested – Forgiveness Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.21.24 Colossians 3:13 (NLT) 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Forgiveness is not a part of our human nature. Luke 23:34 …
The Miracle of Righteousness Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.17.24 Romans 3:10–12 (NLT) 10 As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous— not even one. 11 No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. 12 All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” Three Part …
Impressive Faith Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.14.24 Problem: We try to impress people, more than we try to develop impressive faith. Luke 7:1–10 (NLT) 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. 2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman off …
Easter… Now What? Pastor Tim Perkins | 4.7.24 (2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT) This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! Taking Next Steps: (Ephesians 4:22–24 NIV) You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put of …
Crazy Grace for Bad People Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.3.24 Romans 3:9–20 (NLT) 9 Well then, should we conclude that we Jews are better than others? No, not at all, for we have already shown that all people, whether Jews or Gentiles, are under the power of sin. 10 As the Scriptures say, “No one …
Misconceptions… You Get What you Deserve Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.31.24 Misconception: Our guilt is too much for God. Luke 23:32–33 (NIV) 32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him t …
Today is Good Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.29.24 Romans 5:8 (NLT) 8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Jesus received so that you and I could be redeemed. John 19:16–30 (ESV) 16 So he delivered him over to them to be cr …
Misconceptions… We Won’t Have Bad Days Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.24.24 Misconception #1 – Following Jesus doesn’t mean we won’t face problems. Bad days are bound to happen in a broken world. John 16:20 (NIV) 20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejo …
In Ziklag Pastor Tim McDaniel | 3.20.24 1 Samuel 30:1 (CSB) David and his men arrived in Ziklag on the third day. 1 Samuel 30:1-3 (CSB) David and his men arrived in Ziklag on the third day. The Amalekites had raided the Negev and attacked and burned Ziklag. 2 They also had kidnapped th …
LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS Pastor Phil Goss | 3.17.24 2 Peter 3:3-14 They They Will Follow Their Own Desires 2 Peter 3:3-4 Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and following their own desires. 4 They will say, “What happened to the promise t …
Praying For the Lost Pastor Steve Anderson | 3.13.24 God tells us the plight of the unredeemed: Blind (II Corinthians 4:4) Captive to Satan (II Timothy 2:26) Condemned (John 3:18) Dead (Ephesians 2:1) Bound for hell (John 3:36b) Helpless (John 6:44) Hopeless (Ephesians 2:12) Without Understan …
The Power of a Moment Pastor John Wall | 3.10.24 Mark 8:22 (NIV) They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. Mark 8:23 (NIV) He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands o …
The Church We See is… Pastor Blake Hanson 3.6.24 Consumed with helping people KNOW JESUS. Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT) 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all …
Social Struggles: Confrontation Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.3.24 Allow adversity with people to grow personally with God. Adversity of confrontation Matthew 18:15 (ESV) 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, …
Romans: The Bad News about the Good News Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.28.24 Three ways Religious Hypocrisy Brings God’s Wrath… Discredits God’s Name. Romans 2:17 (NIV) 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew… Romans 2:17–20 (NIV) 17 if you rely on the law and boast i …
Social Struggles: Forgotten Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.25.24 Adversity of being forgotten Allow adversity with people to grow personally with God. Genesis 40:9–15 (NLT) 9 So the chief cup-bearer told Joseph his dream first. “In my dream,” he said, “I saw a grapevine in front of m …
The In-Between…..Finding God in the Silence, the Struggle, and the Places In-Between Pastor Steve Anderson | 2.21.24 The Challenge and the Beauty of the In-Between is about learning to fully embrace the space between where you are and where God is taking you; it’s about embracing God’s proces …
Bad News about the Good News – #2 Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.14.24 A challenge: We think of God’s attributes in human terms. God’s wrath: is His active opposition to evil. Romans 1:18 (NIV) 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, w …
Social Struggles – Betrayal Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.11.24 Allow adversity with people to grow personally with God. Psalm 55:16–17 (NLT) 16 But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me. 17 Morning, noon, and night I cry out in my distress, and the Lord hears my voice. Ad …
Bad News about the Good News Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.7.24 The challenge: a lot of people don’t think they need the GOOD NEWS of the gospel because they don’t really understand the BAD NEWS. Romans 1:16–17 (NLT) 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at w …
AFRAID TO BE WELL Pastor Phil Goss | 2.4.24 John 5:1-15 Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches, waiting fo …
A Pathway to Peace: Praying the Serenity Prayer Pastor Steve Anderson | 1.31.24 “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” “Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hard …
Pray for Unity Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.28.24 Pray for unity. Romans 15:5–7 (NIV) 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father …
All About Jesus the Servant Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.24.24 We serve a God that serves us. Romans 1:1 (NIV) 1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— Paul’s Model of Servanthood A servant in deed. 2 Corinthians …
Pray to Share Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.21.24 Pray for those to be active in sharing their faith. Philemon 4-6 (ESV) 4 I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, 5 because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, …
Your Supernatural Life Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.17.23 You’re given a supernatural life. John 10:10 (MSG) 10 I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (ESV) 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. Matthe …
Strong Prayers Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.14.23 Big Prayer Mistakes Our prayers are too small. Our prayers are too general. General prayers do not move God to specific action. James 4:2b (NLT) Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. “I command …
God in the Storm Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.10.24 Storms come when we follow our call. Acts 23:11 (NLT) 11 That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, “Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.” …
Starve or Feed Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.07.24 Fasting is for everyone. 1 Corinthians 3:1–3 (NLT) 1 Dear brothers and sisters, when I was with you I couldn’t talk to you as I would to spiritual people. I had to talk as though you belonged to this world or as though you were infants in …
Eternal Investments Pastor Tim Perkins | 12.31.23 (Psalm 112:5-6 NIV) Good will come to those who are generous and lends freely… they will be remembered forever. (Hebrews 6:10 NIV) God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his pe …
Christmas Eve Service Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.24.23 Christmas brings good news that results in great joy. “How do we experience the Joy of Christmas?” Luke 2:6–7 (NLT) 6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn so …
The Basics of Sharing your Faith Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.20.23 Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT) 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given …
Presence over Presents Pastor Blake Hanson 12.17.23 The greatest gift of Christmas is God’s presence and you don’t have to wait to open it. Jeremiah 32:27 (NLT) 27 “I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me? Matthew 1:18–20 (NLT) 18 T …
The Right Time Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.13.23 God desires to see people of initiation over stagnation. Acts 24:10–25 (NLT) 10 The governor then motioned for Paul to speak. Paul said, “I know, sir, that you have been a judge of Jewish affairs for many years, so I gladly present my de …
Make Way for a Miracle Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.10.23 Make Way for a Miracle! Jeremiah 32:27 (NLT) 27 “I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me? Luke 2:25–26 (NLT) 25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was ri …
It’s Not Just Luck Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.6.23 Romans 8:28 (NLT) 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Views of Life People who believe life JUST happens. People who b …
Asking for a Miracle Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.3.23 Jeremiah 32:27 (NLT) 27 “I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me? Seeing a miracle begins with asking for a miracle. MIRACLE: (1) An event that defies common expectations of behavio …
Praise Through It All Pastor Brian Gosselin | 11.29.23 Psalm 100:1-5 (NLT) Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth! Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter h …
A Life of Worship Pastor Chris Otero | 11.26.23 Psalms 95:6 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;” Worship connects us to God. Psalms 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand …
Generosity is Rewarded Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.19.23 John 12:1–8 (NLT) 1 Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead. 2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those w …
Non-Negotiables Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.15.23 Commitment Acts 20:18–27 (NLT) 18 When they arrived he declared, “You know that from the day I set foot in the province of Asia until now 19 I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to m …
God’s Masterpiece Pastor Troy Martin | 11.12.23 Ephesians 2:8-10, God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us could boast about it. 10 For we are God’s mast …
Did That Really Happen? Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.8.23 Acts 20:7–12 (NLT) 7 On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. 8 The upstairs roo …
Big God Small Problems Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.5.23 2 Kings 6:1–7 (NLT) 1 One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, “As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. 2 Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. There we can build a ne …
Movements Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.1.23 Movements begin with proclaiming the word. Acts 19:8 (NLT) 8 Then Paul went to the synagogue and preached boldly for the next three months, arguing persuasively about the Kingdom of God. 2 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) 16 To those who are per …
Be The Connection Point Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.29.23 Tip #5 – Be the connection point to God. 1 Corinthians 10:33–11:1 (NLT) 33 I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved. 1 And you …
Warfare Prayers Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.25.23 Ephesians 6:10–12 (NLT) 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-bloo …
Tip #4 – Listen Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.22.23 James 1:19 (NLT) 19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Proverbs 18:13 (ESV) 13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. Lis …
Prayer: New Pathways to Peace and Change Pastor Steve Anderson | 10.18.23 Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Hi …
Tip #3 – Stop Over Explaining Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.15.23 Romans 1:16 (NLT) 16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… Help people encounter Jesus and stop over explaining Jesus. HOW TO HELP PEOPLE EN …
The Persons and Prayer Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.11.23 Jesus our intercessor and savior. 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NLT) 14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Hebrews 4:15–16 (NLT) 15 This High Priest of our …
Coffee, Dinner, Good News Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.08.23 Matthew 28:19 (NLT) 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. The secret to sharing the good news: Hospitality. Hospitality: Treatin …
Power of Prayer Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.4.23 Acts 3:6 (NLT) 6 But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” Acts 3:7–8 (NLT) 7Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and hel …
Tip #1 – Get off the Soapbox Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.1.23 Mark 16:15-16 (NLT) 15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News (Gospel) to everyone. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved… Sharing the Good News of Jesus: Evangelism Sharing …
The Plan of Prayer Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.27.23 1 John 5:14–15 (NLT) 14 And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. 15 And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. A confident pra …
The Consistency Signature Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.24.23 Galatians 6:9–10 (NLT) 9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. 10 Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—espec …
The Right Place of Prayer Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.20.23 The right place for prayer is isolated. Matthew 6:5–6 (NLT) 5 “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that …
Rising to the Role Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.17.24 Ephesians 4:16 (NLT) 16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. The team will improve, when yo …
A Fresh Prayer Life Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.13.23 1. Quality Genesis 8:20 (NLT) 20 Then Noah built an altar to the Lord, and there he sacrificed as burnt offerings the animals and birds that had been approved for that purpose. 1 Samuel 1:9 (NLT) 9 Once after a sacrificial meal …
Missionary Daniel Irizarry 9.10.23 John 14:15 (NLT) 15 “If you love me, obey my commandments. Mark 16:15 (NLT) 15 And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by as …
Principles for communicating with God Pastor Tim McDaniel | 9.6.23 Communicating with God is a step of faith. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Our …
Meeting The Standards Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.3.23 Deuteronomy 29:29 (NLT) 29 “The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instruc …
The Approach Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.30.23 Matthew 18:2–3 (NLT) 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. 3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. A g …
A Baptized Life Pastor Blake Hason 8.27.23 Deuteronomy 29:29 (NLT) 29 “The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instructions. …
Pray Like Elijah Pastor Steve Anderson | 8.23.23 James 5:13 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 14 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of …
Advantages Pastor Blake Hanson 8.20.23 Deuteronomy 29:29 (NLT) 29 “The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instructions. …
Faith Summer Nights Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.16.23 1 Peter 5:1–14 (NIV) 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not b …
Call on God for Favor Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.13.23 Calling on God for Favor. People do not receive favor from God because they do not ask for favor from God. John 14:13 (NLT) 13 You can ask for anything in my name… 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 (ESV) 9 Jabez was more honorable t …
Faith Summer Nights Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.9.23 1 Peter 4:1–19 (NIV) 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil hum …
Fasting for Victory Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.6.23 Matt 6:2 “When you give…” Matt 6:5 “When you pray…” Matt 6:16 “When you fast…” 2 Chronicles 20:1–3 (ESV) 1 After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men cam …
Faith Summer Nights Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.2.23 1 Peter 3:8–22 (NIV) 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were …
Never Give Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.30.23 We Commit to… 1. Seek God 2. Have Fun 3. Never Give Up Matthew 19:3–6 (NLT) 3 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?” 4 “Haven’t you read the Script …
Faith Summer Nights Pastor Steve Anderson | 7.26.23 1 Peter 3:1-7 (NIV) 1 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reveren …
Have Fun Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.23.23 We Commit to… 1. Seek God 2. Have Fun 3. Never Give Up Ecclesiastes 9:9 (NLT) 9 Live happily with the woman you love through all the meaningless days of life that God has given you under the sun. The wife God gives you is your reward for all …
Faith Summer Nights Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.19.23 1 Peter 2:13–25 (NLT) 13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. 15 …
Seek God Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.16.23 WE COMMIT TO… 1. SEEK GOD 2. HAVE FUN 3. NEVER GIVE UP God is your number one and your spouse is your number two! Matthew 22:37–40 (NIV) 37Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all …
Faith Summer Nights Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.12.23 1 Peter 2:1–12 (NIV) 1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you hav …
Two Types of People Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.9.23 Those who lift others up. Those who anchor others down. Do I lift others up or do I anchor others down? Jonah 4:1–11 (NLT) 1 This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. 2 So he complained to t …
Faith Summer Nights Outsider – 7.5.23 1 Peter 1:1-25 (NIV) 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the …
Unavoidable Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.2.23 Have you ever struggled to confront some conflict in your relationships? Truths about Conflict: Relationships have conflict. Confronting conflict is hard. How we handle conflict determines success in difficult times. …
Embrace All God Has For You Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.28.23 Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Embra …
They Can Teach Us Something Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.25.23 Each person we meet has the potential to teach us something. Proverbs 9:9 (NLT) 9 Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more. Wrong Attitude of Learning Arrogant …
Benefits of Teamwork Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.21.23 1. Teamwork is based on relationships. Acts 18:1 (NLT) 1 Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 1 Corinthians 2:3 (NLT) 3 I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. Acts 18:2-3 (NLT) 2 There he became acquainte …
Believe in People Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.18.23 Acts 15:36–41 (NLT) 36 After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” 37 Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark …
Cause Some Trouble Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.14.23 Acts 17:6 (NLT) 6 … “Paul and Silas have caused trouble all over the world,” they shouted, “and now they are here disturbing our city, too. Acts 17:6 (ESV) 6 …“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, …
They Matter More Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.11.23 Philippians 2:3–4 (NLT) 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. We think about the me, …
Why have you done this to us? That’s a Good Question! Pastor Tim McDaniel | 6.7.23 Luke 2:41-48 (NLT) Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. 42 When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. 43 After the celebration was over, they started …
HOW TO HANDLE TROUBLE Pastor Goss | 6.4.23 Matthew 14:22-33 | New Living Translation Eventually Troubles Will Come Matthew 14:22-25 (NLT) Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people …
Who’s Job Is It Anyway? Pastor Steve Anderson | 5.31.23 1) It’s My Job. Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and th …
FAITH & WORKS Pastor Chris Otero | 5.28.23 Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Faith moves us to action. We can’t b …
Safely Home Pastor Steve Anderson | 5.24.23 1 Corinthians 2:19 “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” Three Heavens: 1) The sky above us/earth’s atmosphere (Matthew 6:26) 2) The stars and the realm of space (Matthew 24: …
The Real Enemies Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.21.23 Romans 8:5–6 (NLT) 5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to …
The Impact of Praise Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.16.23 Acts 16:20–24 (NLT) 20 “The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews!” they shouted to the city officials. 21“They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.” 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, an …
Just Ask Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.14.23 Romans 8:5–6 (NLT) 5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. …
The Gospel & Its Power Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.10.23 Acts 16:11–12 (NLT) 11 We boarded a boat at Troas and sailed straight across to the island of Samothrace, and the next day we landed at Neapolis. 12 From there we reached Philippi, a major city of that district of Macedonia and a Roma …
Shape Your Mind Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.7.23 Shape your mind or your mind will be shaped for you. How we think determines how we live. Romans 8:5–6 (NLT) 5 Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit …
Line Leader Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.3.23 WE WANT TO LEAD OUR LIVES OVER BEING GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. Romans 8:14 (NLT) 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. John 16:13 (NLT) 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth… …
Me, Myself, & Doubt Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.30.23 HOW SELF-DOUBT IMPACTS OUR FAITH Highlights our insecurities Question ourselves Hooks us on our habits Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we c …
Slammed Shut Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.26.23 When we face a closed door, it’s not a dead-end, it’s an opportunity for God to redirect us. God’s Providence: God guides events and individuals of this world for His purposes. Romans 8:28 (NLT) 28 And we know that God causes everyt …
Join The Club Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.23.23 Matthew 28:1–6 (NLT) 1 Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the sto …
Finding Joy in the Journey Tim Perkins | 4.16.23 Happiness: is a sense of satisfaction based on what happens. Joy: is a sense of delight or pleasure you feel regardless of your circumstances. Where is JOY found? 1. Found in God’s Presence. (Psalm 16:11 ESV) …in your presence the …
Benefits Without Burdens Pastor Blake Hanson 4.12.23 Matthew 11:30 (NLT) 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” God gives us benefits without burdens! Acts 15:1–5 (NLT) 1 While Paul and Barnabas were at Antioch of Syria, some men from Judea arri …
Acknowledge Jesus – Easter 2023 Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.9.23 What does it take to be made right with God? John 14:6 (NLT) 6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. Acknowledge the ministry of Jesus. Mar …
Qualities of Spirit-Led Ministry #2 Pastor Blake Hanson 4.5.23 Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” A …
Advance My Faith Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.2.23 Mark 1:16–18 (NLT) 16 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 17 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will …
Qualities of Spirit-Led Ministry Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.29.23 Effective ministry begins with those who minister. 1) Spirit-Giftedness Prophecy: Spirit-given ability to proclaim the word of God with clarity and power. Acts 14:1 (NLT) 1 The same thing happened in Iconi …
Advance with Friends Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.26.23 Mark 2:17 (NLT) 17 When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Mark 2:1–5 (NLT) 1 When Jes …
Should not this woman…be set free? That’s a Good Question! Pastor Tim | 3.22.23 Luke 13:16 (NIV) Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her? Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) On a Sabbath Je …
Advance with Commitment Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.19.23 Commitment Killers 1. Complacency 2. Guarantee Before you can move forward successfully know what you’re committed to completely. Psalm 37:5 (NLT) 5 Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will hel …
When You Get A Chance Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.15.23 Be ready to share encouragement. Acts 13:14–16 (NLT) 14 But Paul and Barnabas traveled inland to Antioch of Pisidia. On the Sabbath they went to the synagogue for the services. 15 After the usual readings from the books of Moses a …
Advance on God-given Opportunities Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.12.23 Joshua 1:9 (NLT) 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Standing still in security misses God-given opportunities. ADV …
A Spiritually Healthy Church Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.8.23 A spiritually healthy church is a sending out church. A healthy church sends spiritual leaders. Acts 13:1 (NLT) 1 Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the blac …
THE TRANSITION OF MINISTRY Pastor Goss | 3.5.23 Numbers 8:23-26 (NLT) The Lord also instructed Moses, 24 “This is the rule the Levites must follow: They must begin serving in the Tabernacle at the age of twenty-five, 25 and they must retire at the age of fifty. 26 After retirement they may a …
Prayer & Power Meet Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.1.23 God’s power is unmatched. Truth: God’s power is often unleashed in response to when the church prays. Acts 12:1–10 (NLT) 1 About that time King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church. 2 He had the a …
AM I LIVING A GODLY LIFESTYLE Pastor Goss | 2.26.23 (New Living Translation) Lifestyle – A manner of living that reflects the person’s values and attitude Godly Lifestyle – A manner of living that reflects God’s values and attitude John 13:15 I have given you an example to follow. Do a …
Why You Should Pray for Patience Pastor Tim | 2.22.23 Patience is Not the Catalyst for Trouble John 16:33 (NLT) …Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. Patience is Required for Love James 1:2,3 (NKJV) …count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 kn …
We are Generous Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.19.23 Acts 20:35 (NLT) 35 And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Generosity puts God first! Gi …
Service over Status Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.12.23 Status with God is about who we serve. Status with the world is about what we achieve. 1 John 2:15–16 (NLT) 15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the F …
Spirit & Faith Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.8.23 Acts 11:24 (NLT) 24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord. When you’re full of the Spirit and strong in Faith you… 1) Care about others Acts 11:19–22 (NLT …
Missions Sunday Randy Hurst | 2.5.23 (New American Standard Bible) 1 Corinthians 3:4-8 4 For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I am of Apollos,” are you not mere men? 5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to …
Beyond The Natural Order Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.1.23 God still works supernaturally. God works supernaturally in the seeker’s life. Acts 10:1–3 (NLT) 1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout …
BEING A GENEROUS GIVER Pastor Goss | 1.29.23 Proverbs 11:24-25 (NLT) Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. 25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 21:26 (NLT) Some people are always greedy for more, bu …
Make Ministry Personal Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.25.23 Make ministry personal. Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends …
Believe For More: Even When Prayers Seem Unanswered… Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.22.23 Psalm 22:1–2 (NLT) 1 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? 2 Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night I lift my voice, but I fin …
Made New Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.18.23 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) 17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! You have a new Faith. Acts 22:3–4 (NIV) 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought u …
Believe For More: Prayer Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.15.23 Psalm 17:6 (NLT) 6 I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Prayer opens the door for God to do more. Matthew 7:7–8 (NLT) 7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you …
When God Calls, Go! Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.11.23 When God Calls, “Go!” Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of …
Believe For More: Fasting Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.8.23 Fasting: Abstaining from food for spiritual purposes Fasting positions us to see and BELIEVE FOR MORE from God. Luke 4:2 (NLT) 2 where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and becam …
God Can Save Anyone…Even You Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.4.23 Acts 7:58 (NLT) 58 and dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. His accusers took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul. Acts 8:3 (NLT) 3 But Saul was going everywhere to destroy the ch …
SPIRITUAL TRAINING Pastor Goss | 01.01.23 (New Living Translation) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we …
Set Free Pastor Blake Hanson | 2022 Luke 2:10–11 (NLT) 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Christmas …
He Brought Us Back Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.18.22 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NLT) 18 And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. Reconciliation is the restoration of peace. 2 Corinthi …
Explain It Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.14.22 Acts 8:26–40 (NLT) 26 As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and he met the treasurer of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under the Kandake, the qu …
It’s Party Time Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.11.22 Luke 2:10 (NLT) 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. Jesus makes Christmas: Personal Positive For all-People FOUR REASONS WE CELEBRATE… 1. …
Faith Check Pastor Blake Hanson | 12.7.22 Hard Truth: One of the most fearful realities in scripture is that some who think they are saved will be eternally lost. Matthew 7:13–14 (NLT) 13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and i …
THE PATH OF PEACE Pastor Goss | 12.04.22 (New Living Translation) Luke 1:78 Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” The Prom …
The One God Strengthens EZEKIEL Pastor Tim | 11.30.22 Faith reveals the reality of who God is and what God wants. Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. Isaiah 43:7 (NLT) Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made …
OBEDIENCE REVEALS FAITH Pastor Phil Goss November 27, 2022 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. Genesis 12:1-10 Obedience …
Vintage Values – Gratitude Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.20.22 Gratitude: The act of offering thanks or being thankful, usually to God. Luke 17:11–13 (NLT) 11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten …
The Gospel is Always Moving Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.16.22 Bottom Line: The Gospel of Power is always working. Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Jud …
Vintage Values: Purity Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.13.22 Purity: free of contamination and immorality. We’re corrupted without God but purified by God. Isaiah 64:6 (NLT) 6 We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy ra …
The Speech Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.09.22 Bottom Line: To reach people effectively it’s important we know what we share clearly. Acts 7:1–2 (NLT) 1 Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these accusations true?” 2 This was Stephen’s reply: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me… 1) Be prepa …
Vintage Values – Loyalty Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.06.22 Loyalty: A commitment to an ongoing relationship and to the attitude and behavior demanded by it. Disloyalty is difficult to see in the mirror. Matthew 26:33–35 (NLT) 33 Peter declared, “Even if everyone else deserts y …
Looking Like An Angel Pastor Blake Hanson | 11.02.22 Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 6:8–15 (NLT) 8 Steph …
FACING THE FUTURE Pastor Goss | 10.30.22 (New Living Translation) John 14:1-6 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? …
God’s Love: Our Safe Haven Pastor Steve | 10.26.22 Key Verse: Zephaniah 3:17 With his love he will calm all your fears. Main Point: God is always there….always close….even when you don’t feel Him/can’t see Him A Place of Safety and Security Psalm 27:5 For he will hide me …
TRIUMPHING OVER TROUBLE Pastor Goss | 10.23.22 (New Living Translation) Psalm 50:15 Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” The Truth About Trouble Self Satan Spiritual Stuff The Treatment Of Trouble Breakaway Breakout Breakdown Brea …
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? That’s a Good Question! Matthew 27:45-46 (NIV) From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you fors …
Vintage Values: Integrity Pastor Blake Hanson | 10.16.22 INTEGRITY – When your behavior matches your beliefs. Proverbs 11:3 (ESV) 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 1 Samuel 12:23–24 (NLT) 23 “As for me, I will cert …
TRAINING FOR GODLINESS Pastor Goss | 9.25.22 (New Living Translation) 1 Timothy 4:7-9 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this lif …
Problem Solver Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.21.22 Problem: A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. P – is for predictors – which help us mold our future R – is for reminders – a reminder we cannot succeed alone O – is for opportunit …
A GOD BIGGER THAN OUR NEEDS Pastor Phil Goss | 9.18.22 (New Living Translation) John 6:1-13 After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he …
The Good and The Difficult Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.14.22 The good thing: The church was rapidly growing. Acts 5:12–16 (NLT) 12 The apostles were performing many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers were meeting regularly at the Temple in the area known …
Join The Team Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.11.22 Matthew 12:30 (NLT) 30 “Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me. John 15:18–19 (NLT) 18 “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. 19 The world would love you a …
God Is Good: Changing the Way You Pray EVERYTHING Starts with our core belief. We have to BECOME and STAY convinced of the goodness of God in order to pray with FAITH and confidence. Psalm 23:6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will …
The Delight in Spending Someone Else’s Money Pastor Blake Hanson | 9.4.22 Luke 16:1–9 (NLT) 1 Jesus told this story to his disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer’s money. 2 So the employ …
More Than A Lie Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.31.22 Acts 5:1–11 (NLT) 1 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. 2He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. 3 Then Pe …
Do First What Matters Most Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.28.22 Philippians 3:13–14 (NLT) 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenl …
Renewed Courage Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.24.22 Acts 4:23–31 (NLT) 23 As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer …
When It Seems Unfair… Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.21.22 Parable: A riddle that illustrates Matthew 20:1–16 (NLT) 1 “For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the landowner who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay the normal daily wage and sent them out t …
Handling The Hard Stuff Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.17.22 The Holy Spirit empowers us to handle hard situations the right way. The Holy Spirit gives wisdom. Acts 4:5-12 (NLT) 5 The next day the council of all the rulers and elders and teachers of religious law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas …
We Can Still Show Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.14.22 Parable: A riddle that illustrates. Matthew 21:28–32 (NLT) 28 “But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he …
On The Way to Service Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.10.22 Acts 3:1–11 (NLT) 1 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, …
Under Control Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.7.22 Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! The Holy Spirit grows the f …
The First Community Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.3.22 Acts 2:42–47 (NLT) 42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. 43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles perform …
Have Faith Like Grandma Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.31.22 Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! The Holy …
From The Beginning Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.27.22 God always had a plan. Acts 2:14-21 (NLT) 14 Then Peter stepped forward with the eleven other apostles and shouted to the crowd, “Listen carefully, all of you, fellow Jews and residents of Jerusalem! Make no mistake about this. 15 These people are not …
Just Be Patient Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.24.22 Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! The Holy Spirit …
The Big Day Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.20.22 Two big reasons we lack Holy Spirit empowerment: 1) Unwilling Matthew 28:18–20 (NLT) 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, bapti …
Keep’n It Fresh – Be Gentle Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.17.22 Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! The …
Decisions Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.13.22 1) God keeps His word. Romans 10:13 (NLT) 13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Mark 16:17–18 (NLT) 17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and the …
A LIFE OF FAITH Pastor Goss | 7.10.22 (New Living Translation) Hebrews 11:6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Believing When I Don’t See It Hebrews 11:1 …
There is Power When We Pray Together Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.6.22 Acts 1:8 (NLT) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you… Acts 1:12–14 (NLT) 12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile. 13 When they arrived, …
United Pastor Blake Hanson | 7.3.22 Acts 4:32 (NLT) 32 All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. Big Idea: Unity brings the greatest opportunity. 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 (NLT) 10 I …
The “Why” Behind Christian Living Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.29.22 Acts 1:8 (ESV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you… 1. The Resurrection Acts 1:3 (ESV) He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty d …
THE END WILL COME Pastor Goss | 6.26.22 (New Living Translation) Matthew 24:14 And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come. Wrong Ways To Approach The End The Scholar Acts 1:6 So when the apos …
Lamentations – Praying Through the Pain Pastor Steve Anderson | 6.22.22 (New Living Translation) Step 1. Go To God Step 2. Cry Out To God Lamentations 3:1-20 1 I am the one who has seen the afflictions that come from the rod of the Lord’s anger. 2 He has led me into darkness, shutti …
Left in the Boat Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.19.22 Matthew 5:13 (NLT) 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Big Idea: Your influence has an impact. …
Powered Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.15.22 Acts 1:6–8 (ESV) 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you …
Move On It Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.12.22 Ephesians 5:15–16 (NLT) 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Missed Opportunity: Big Idea: Move on the opportunity and see how God …
Power For Today Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.8.22 Acts 1:8 (ESV) 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Big Idea: The Holy Spirit is our power for today. …
UNDERSTANDING OUR SIN Pastor Goss | 6.5.22 (New Living Translation) Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. The Response To Sin Luke 15:11-32 Give Me Luke 15:12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his fat …
Family Responsibilities Pastor Blake Hanson | 6.1.22 Ephesians 2:19 (NIV) 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 1) Respect Leadership. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (ESV) 12 We ask you, brothers, to re …
UNDERSTANDING OUR SIN Pastor Goss | 5.29.22 New Living Translation Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. The Result Of Sin Genesis 3:1-11 The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God rea …
LIVING A LIFE OF FAITH Pastor Goss | 5.25.22 Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart Mark 12:29-30 Jesus replied, “The most important c …
We All Got ‘em… Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.22.22 My Problems: Philippians 2:3–4 (ESV) 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. …
Called and Empowered Holy Spirit Came Upon Judges Judges 3:9-10 But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord for help, the Lord raised up a rescuer to save them. His name was Othniel, the son of Caleb’s younger brother, Kenaz. 10 The Spirit of the Lord came on him, so that he became Israel’s …
Zoomed In Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.15.22 Big Idea: Focus on one person at a time. Luke 15:1–7 (ESV) 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he …
Timing Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.11.22 The Problem: We want to know God’s timing. 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 (NLT) 1 Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you. 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return w …
Calming Down the Craziness Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.8.22 Matthew 6:33 (NLT) 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Big Idea: In the craziness of life choose to make Jesus the priority. Luke 10:38–42 (ESV) 38 N …
Getting Past The Loss Pastor Blake Hanson | 5.4.22 Big Idea: Jesus gives us the ability to get past any loss. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 (ESV) 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For …
FROM SELFISH TO SELFLESS Pastor Goss | James 3:13-18 (NLT) What Determines Whether I Am Selfish Or Selfless My Mentality James 3:13 (NLT) If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. My Motiv …
Right & Wrong Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.27.22 Psalm 32:8–9 (NLT) 8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. 9 Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” The start …
In All These Things Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.24.22 Big Idea: We can conquer any situation with God. Romans 8:35–37 (ESV) 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, “For y …
Source of Strength Pastor Blake | 04.20.22 Big Idea: Encouragement is a source of strength we can give others. Encouragement: Giving someone confidence or boldness to do something. 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:5 (ESV) 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person n …
Easter Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.17.22 Colossians 1:6 (NLT) 6 This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it changed your lives from the day you first heard and understood the truth about God’s wonderful grace. …
Disciples Make Disciples Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.13.22 “The church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.” – John Wesley 5 features to be a disciple who makes disciples… 1) Continually evaluate motives 1 Thessalonians 2:1–6 (ESV) 1 For you yourselves k …
Two Choices | 4.10.22 Pastor Blake Hanson Big Idea: Follow the cross, not the crowd. Two Choices: 1) We can follow the crowd. 2) We can follow Jesus. Choice #1 – We can follow the crowd which leads to confusion. Characteristics of the crowd: 1. The crowd lacks understanding. Matthew 21: …
Becoming the Example | 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10 Pastor Blake Hanson | 4.6.22 Big Idea: How to be commended in a critical world 1 Thessalonians 1.1–10 (ESV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. …
FACING THE FUTURE Pastor Goss | 04.03.22 John 14:1-6 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will …
GOD’S SOLUTION FOR OUR PROBLEMS Pastor Goss | Numbers 21:1-10 Their Disposition Numbers 21:1-5 The Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that the Israelites were approaching on the road through Atharim. So he attacked the Israelites and took some of them as prisoners. 2 Then the peop …
Everyday Worship | John 2.13-22 Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.27.22 BIG IDEA: Jesus centered worship is everyday living. Hebrews 13:15–16 (NLT) 15 Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. 16 And don’t forget to do good …
What God Needs Pastor Steve Anderson | 03.23.22 Aseity (from Latin a “from” and se “self” ) The property by which a being exists in and of itself, and from itself. … self-derived or self-originated and, specifically, absolutely self-sufficient. 1) As Lord, God owns all things. God is possessor of he …
Power in Praise | Psalm 149 Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.20.22 Hebrews 13:15–16 (NLT) 15 Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that pl …
Prepare | 1 Peter 4:12-19 Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.9.22 2 Peter 1:17 (ESV) 17 This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased. Three ways we prepare… 1) Prepare for fiery trials. 1 Peter 4:12 (ESV) 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though …
MADE RIGHT WITH GOD Pastor Phil Goss | 3.6.22 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NLT) Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homose …
The Suffering Options | 1 Peter 4:1-11 Pastor Blake Hanson | 3.2.22 Matthew 16:24–25 (NLT) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. 25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if yo …
MADE RIGHT WITH GOD Pastor Goss | 2.27.22 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NLT) Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexual …
Blessing & Relationships | 1 Peter 3:8-22 Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.23.22 Big Idea: Bless others to gain God’s blessing. Blessing: A wish, expression, or gift for the wellbeing of another. In cases of divine blessing it becomes an act in favor of the one being blessed. (The Lexham Cultural Ontolo …
Unlock Compassion | John 9 Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.20.22 Big Idea: Unlock compassion for others. Colossians 3:12 (NIV) Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Compassion: “to love,” “pity,” “be merciful …
We All Have a Role | 1 Peter 3:1-7 Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.16.22 Big Idea: Your role is a call, not a curse. Psalm 119:73–74 (NLT) You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. NOTE …
IT TAKES ENERGY Mark 6:30-46; John 6:57 Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.13.22 Big Idea: It takes energy to love well. The People Problem: The hardest part about love is not “how do I love?” It’s having the energy to love. John 6:57 (NLT) ”I live because of the living Father who sent me…” Mark 6:30-32 (NL …
Finding and Keeping the Truth Pastor Steve Anderson | 2.09.22 Satan Deceives The Unsaved 2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the …
TWO VIEWS OF MONEY Luke 16:9-15 Pastor Goss | 2.6.22 The World’s View Of Money Money Gives Me Significance Money Can Get Me Stuff Money Defines Success Money Can Give Me Security Money Is The Solution To My Problems Money Can Help Me Do More Things Spiritually 1 Timothy 6:7-10 After all, we brought …
Marked Different | 1 Peter 2:11-25 Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.2.22 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. If you’re a Jesus follower th …
HOW TO CONTROL WORRY Matthew 8:23-27 You May Be A Worrier If You tend to dwell on problems You are easily upset by small annoyances You are naturally critical You have physical symptoms You constantly rehash past events You feel insecure about the future You feel burned out You find lose en …
Grow | 1 Peter 2:1-10 Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.26.22 Genesis 2:7 (ESV) 7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. Your spiritual growth is connected to God’s church. 1 Peter …
Skipping’ the Small Talk The Right Support | Galatians 2.1-10 Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.23.22 Big Idea: Support is key to what God has called you to do. Place yourself in these two positions: 1. Someone who needs. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (The Message) By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can …
Living the Holy Life Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.19.22 Holy: Set apart HOW TO LIVE HOLY IN A HURTING WORLD… 1. Prepare your mind. 1 Peter 1:13–16 (NLT) 13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is re …
Discovering Your Call Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.16.22 1 Corinthians 7:17 (ESV) — 17Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. The issue: We miss the call. Our challenge: Evaluate our call with our famil …
Message Series: Tough Times Message Title: Keep it Up Main Text: 1 Peter 1.7-12 Big Idea: We find success through trials by loving, trusting, and rejoicing in God. Keep it Up Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.12.22 1 Peter 1:7–12 (NLT) 7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being te …
Astonished Pastor Blake Hanson | 1.09.22 Bible Engagement: ⅓ Adults have never used a Bible. 48% of adults are “Bible Disengaged” 5% of adults believe the Bible is transforming 11% of Adults read their Bible daily. Galatians 1:6–10 (ESV) 6I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who cal …
Trials Pastor Blake Hanson 01.05.21 John 16:33 (NLT) “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” 2 universal truths: Everyone at one time or another gets discouraged. Discourag …
The Picture Changes Pastor Blake Hanson 12.24.21 When God enters the picture we have… 1. Opportunity Luke 2:8–9 (ESV) 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shon …