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700 years before Jesus' birth, God gave signs of His coming. In a time of great fear, God was speaking and encouraging His people to trust Him. Our lives are also filled with signs that point the way to God’s will. Some may even come disguised as opposition. Can we recognize them? How can we trust that He is present with us through it all, and that He's coming back one day? Sunday, December 8, 2024 Message: Signs (Don't Miss The Signs) by Bill Leckie

Ever feel like you're searching for something more? What if the signs were right in front of you? The Christmas story is packed with clues leading to Jesus. As we dig in together, we'll see how, when God is involved, ordinary things can reveal extraordinary truths and seekers can transform into givers. Sunday, December 1, 2024 Message: Signs (Following The Signs) by Tim Ingram

Have you ever thought to yourself, "When I get _____, then I'll be happy"? We tend to either give the wins or the failures in our life too much of our attention. While God's intention is to walk WITH us, we either lag behind Him because our failures hold us back or run in front of Him because our successes inflate our egos. How can we start choosing intimacy with God over achievement, believing that His presence is even better than His promises? Sunday, November 24, 2024 Message: The Promised Land Man by Zach Vaught

Just as nature's seasons change, we go through different seasons in our lives. It's important to recognize the season that you're in, and embrace it with the help of the Holy Spirit. Though each new era is characterized by both beauty and pain, we can learn to say, "Your will be done," and we can discover His purpose for each part of the journey. Sunday, November 17, 2024 Message: Don't Miss It by Tim Ingram

Ever feel the tension between wanting to live a comfortable life and wanting to take a leap of faith? In a world where comfort often equals success, how do we rethink what true comfort really is? Come along as we dive into Abram's story in Genesis 12 and find out how rebelling against a life of ease can lead us to a deeper relationship with God on this journey called faith. Sunday, November 10, 2024 Message: Rebel Heart (Rebelling Against A Comfortable Life) by Tim Ingram

How do you handle past pain? Have you been able to see God's hand in it? If we can't change our perspective on pain, we will end up bitter, but if we allow Him to help us get our hearts right, God can do amazing things with our pain. His favor follows forgiveness, and it's through forgiveness that He heals our deepest wounds. Sunday, November 3, 2024 Message: Rebel Heart (Rebelling Against Unforgiveness) by Tim Ingram

"For such a time as this." Ever heard this phrase? The biblical story of Esther is a call to rebel against self-preservation and embrace where God's positioned you. When we decide to risk it all for God's Kingdom, we discover that real purpose isn't found in what we have, but in what we're willing to lay down.

Shame and guilt. They weigh us down, and our world is riddled with their effects. How does Jesus handle our mess-ups? What does it mean to be truly forgiven? Pastor Brady Boyd explores Jesus' encounter with the woman caught in adultery and how He offers us a fresh start and freedom from shame. Sunday, October 20, 2024 Message: The Woman Caught in Adultery by Brady Boyd

"Christians are called to set the culture, not reflect the culture." What can you do when the culture surrounding you wants to reshape what's inside of you? How can we take a stand against the things that try to seal our hearts away from God?

Anger gets a pretty bad wrap, but did you know that even Jesus got angry on occasion? Is there such a thing as "righteous anger?" What's the best way to handle it when it comes? By observing Jesus' actions, we can learn how rebel against destructive patterns and keep anger in its proper place.

Sometimes we have to defy norms in order to obey God. What does biblical defiance look like? Can we rebel and still keep our integrity, character, and excellence intact? How can we rebel against the apathy that comes so easily to us and go all in for God?

"People love a transactional god, but reject a relational one." Ever heard of consumer Christianity? In a culture of the entitled "give me more" attitude, God is calling us to revolt against the tendency to treat Him like a slot machine and make the choice to trust and obey instead. Will you choose the path of the rebel?

We're living in constant fear, but that's nothing new. How can we treat fear differently? When we give in, fear can cause us to actually rebel against God, like ten of the Israelite spies who surveyed the Promised Land. If fear is paralyzing you, keeping you from stepping into your calling, there's good news! Pastor Tim shares how we can instead rebel against the fear while submitting to God.

No matter who you are, we've all got a little rebellion inside of us. Can God actually use it to further His purposes? He can, but only if we have a submitted spirit that's ready to follow Him. How can we redirect our hearts to rebel against the things that He doesn't want for our lives?

"If Satan can shift our focus, he can affect our faith." What are some of the big things that can shake our focus off of God? If we get off track, what can help us to refocus? Kristen Utter shares insights from the Word of God and from her own personal faith journey.

Biscuits and gravy, chips and salsa, peanut butter and jelly...some things just link together well! Did you know that there are also links in our spiritual maturity as believers? God designed certain things to go together like faith and love, and wisdom and revelation. Are you allowing Him to actively develop these holy pairings in your life?

In a world of divisions, we find less and less common ground. But, as Pastor Tim Ingram explains, God's Word points us in a different direction. Why is unity so important for our spiritual health, and how can we fight for it?

"A broken world needs the healthy church." How can we become a church that effectively reaches and disciples people for Christ? It's going to take some work. We have to value growth over comfort and progress over perfection. Pastor Tim Ingram explains that when each of us takes personal responsibility and stands behind the vision, the message of the Gospel goes further and deeper!

Do you want to be everything that God wants you to be? Do you want to reach your potential in Him? Pastor Stephen Warnock encourages us to get planted! Never underestimate what He can do with your life, family, and calling when you choose to grow God's way.

Joy. It's not something that you hear a lot about in our anxiety-riddled world, but it's a vital part of this Christian life. Did you know that we can actively choose joy? Pastor Tim Ingram explains that it's not "fake it till you make it," but through intentionality and with the help of the Holy Spirit, joy can become a part of our daily lives no matter what comes our way.