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Sermons

Sin Rules the Nations

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Sin Rules the Nations
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We head back to our sermon series in Genesis while Pastor Dave York reads from Genesis 9:18-10:32. There, we will see this big idea: The righteous will honor God and others and God will bless them for it. Sin fills the nations but God preserves His people of faith.

Walking Out the New Covenant in the Power of the Holy Spirit

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Walking Out the New Covenant in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Pastor Bill Heard directs our attention to the Great Commission. God’s eternal plan to redeem His fallen creation is being worked out by His adopted children informed by His Word and empowered by His Holy Spirit.

God Works Through Covenants

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God Works Through Covenants
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Pastor Dave continues in Genesis to show how God works through Covenant. God has revealed His faithfulness through covenants and He has committed Himself to His people in love.

Re-Creation and Covenant

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Re-Creation and Covenant
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Today, we look at Genesis 9:1-17. God blesses and cares for His creation with patience and grace. His covenant with Noah is a promise of God’s common grace.

The Flood

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The Flood
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Today we read Genesis 6:9-8:22 to see how the righteous are saved from God’s judgment by faith, obey God, and worship Him. The unrighteous will be judged by God.

Death Spread to All Men

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Death Spread to All Men
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Our study in Genesis continues as Pastor Dave York reads Genesis 5:1-6:8 to show this big idea: When we live outside of God’s boundaries, chaos reigns. But when we walk with God, His grace provides us with hope in a chaotic world.

Cain & Abel

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Cain & Abel
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Stan Welch reads Genesis 4 to show us this big idea: The only way we can approach our Holy Creator is through faith. The one who comes to Him this way, finds his home in God. The one who does not, will face temporal and eternal consequences.

The Fall

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The Fall
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Genesis 3:1-24 tells the story of one of the darkest days in history. Pastor Dave York will show this big idea: Satan lies. Humans disobey God. Sin hurts. God saves.

Rest and Origins

God celebrated His creation and rested on the 7th day. Human sin distorted what God created. Jesus Christ restores God’s original design. That’s the big idea we’ll see from Pastor Dave York looking deeper into Genesis 2:1-3.

God Created Humanity

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God Created Humanity
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Overview Pastor Dave York continues in Genesis to show us how God made humanity (male and female) in His image. He created us to represent Him and honor Him. He provided for all we needed.

In the Beginning…God Created

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In the Beginning...God Created
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God spoke and created all things out of nothing. What He created was good and was created for His glory. That is what we will see as Pastor York guides us through Genesis 1:1-25.

In the Beginning…God

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In the Beginning...God
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Pastor Dave York starts the year off with a brand new sermon series in Genesis. He’ll show us this big idea: God is the Creator of all things. Our lives are to be centered on God and lived for His glory.

The Savior is Born

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The Savior is Born
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It has been prophesied for ages. Now, we celebrate the birth of our Savior and King! Pastor Dave York reads from Matthew 1:18-25 to point us to the good news of Christ yet again!

The Prophets Foretold

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The Prophets Foretold
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Pastor Dave York uses Isaiah 9:6-7 to guide us to see how the prophets foretold the greatest miracle in history, the coming of Christ!

Give God Your Best

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Give God Your Best
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Pastor Dave York reads from Malichi. Here is the big idea: God calls us to revere Him, be faithful to Him, and give Him our best.

Put Your Hope in God

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Put Your Hope in God
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Pastor Dave York reads from Zechariah. This world is full of disappointments and reasons for discouragement. But God is always on the move, and He wants His people to have hope.

Seek First the Kingdom of God

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Seek First the Kingdom of God
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Pastor Dave York reads Haggai 1-2. There, we will see this big idea: God calls us to make His kingdom work a priority in our lives. When we do, He promises to be with us. He’s building more than we could ever dream.

The Tough Journey to Joy

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The Tough Journey to Joy
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Josh Montague explores the book of Habakkuk to remind us that all should rejoice and take joy in the God of our salvation.

Vengeance is Mine

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Vengeance is Mine
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Pastor Dave York discusses Nahum 1-3 to reveal that God is a jealous and loving God. He will always work for His people. He will always execute justice on His enemies.

Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with Your God

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Do Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with Your God
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Pastor Dave York is back to bring us a message from the Book of Micah. There, we will see how God has a plan for His people in a sin-stained world and how He delights in steadfast love and will always fulfill His promise.

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

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Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
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Overview Robert Sidlo helps look at how suffering and the Sovereignty of God. As a Christian, NOTHING will influence your ability to deal with suffering more than your humble submission to, and firm confidence in, your loving Father’s sovereignty over every detail of your life.

Sovereign Over All Nations

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Sovereign Over All Nations
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Bruce Wells leads us through the Book of Obadiah to show that God is sovereign over all nations, including Edom. He will right every wrong and completely deliver His people.

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More Than Conquerors

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More Than Conquerors
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Pastor Dave York wraps up our study of Romans. We’ll read Romans 8:31-39 to see this big idea: Because of our union with Christ, God is for us, and nothing can separate us from His love and care.

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I Will Not Leave You as Orphans

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I Will Not Leave You as Orphans
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Pastor Dave Ruble reads from Romans 8:26-30. There, He will show this big idea: The promised gift of the Holy Spirit is unceasingly at work in perfect union with God the Father and the Son in the lives of His chosen ones from predestination to glorification; from before the cradle to beyond the grave.

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Heirs With God

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Heirs With God
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Pastor Dave York is back to bring us a message from Romans 8:12-15. Here’s the big idea:Because of our union with Christ, the Spirit of God resides within us. He is at work daily work in us, reminding us that we are God’s children and that we have a future hope.

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No Condemnation

Pastor Dave Quilla reads from Romans 8:1-11 to show us this big idea: Our union with Christ frees us from the fear of condemnation. The requirements of the law were fulfilled based on the performance of Christ, not our performance. We are now free to live by the spirit which gives us the power and desire to obey the law.

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Doing the Things I Hate

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Doing the Things I Hate
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Pastor Dave York gives a message on Romans 7:7-25 as he continues the sermons series entitled “United with Christ.”

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Released from the Law

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Released from the Law
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Perry Sorensen reads from Romans 7:1-6 to draw out this big idea: Just as death dissolves legal obligation to one’s spouse in a marriage, the Law is dissolved when the Christian “dies” with Christ. Because we have a new “union” with Christ, the Holy Spirit gives us a new status, a new power, and new security so that we can serve God’s Kingdom.

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Obedient from the Heart

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Obedient from the Heart
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Pastor York continues reading from Romans 6:15-23 to see this big idea: Our union with Christ means that we are no longer under the rule of sin. We are under the rule of God, and this is a work of God.

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Dead to Sin and Alive to God

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Dead to Sin and Alive to God
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Pastor York continues reading Romans 6:1-14 to point out this big idea: Our union with Christ means that we died to sin with Christ and we are raised to live in a brand new way with Christ. Sin no longer has power over us.

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In Adam…In Christ

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In Adam...In Christ
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Pastor York continues in our brand new sermon series using Romans 5:12-21 to point us to the big idea: Jesus is superior to Adam. Jesus’ work conquers Adam’s work. God’s grace is greater than our sin.

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We Have Been Justified

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We Have Been Justified
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Pastor York kicks off a brand new sermon series using Romans 5:1-11 to demonstrate that Jesus Christ has changed our relationship with God forever.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

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Fight the Good Fight of Faith
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Pastor Dave York uses 1 Timothy 6:11-21 to show that the fight of faith is confessing Christ, pursuing Christ, and living like Christ through the power of Christ.

Striving for Peace and Holiness

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Striving for Peace and Holiness
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Overview: Bruce Wells reads Hebrews 12:14-17 to show that the commandments express God’s will for our lives and should be obeyed for our good and for His glory.

The Functional Centrality of the Gospel

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The Functional Centrality of the Gospel
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Pastor Dave York shows us the functional centrality of the Gospel by taking us through 1 Corinthians 15:3-5.

The God Who Cares

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The God Who Cares
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Luis Castellanos guides us to see that God cares about your life, your vocation, and about your doctrine. The Gospel is powerful to affect all of life.

How to Care for Elders

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How to Care for Elders
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While reading 1 Timothy 5:17-25, Pastor Dave York will show us that God wants His church to care for her leaders by honoring them and holding them accountable.

Being a Good Pastor (And Christian)

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Being a Good Pastor (And Christian)
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Pastor Dave looks at 1 Timothy 4:6-16 to show us this big idea: God has called pastors to watch their life and their teaching. And He has called Christians to watch their life and what they’re being taught.

False Teaching’s Influence

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False Teaching's Influence
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astor Dave looks at 1 Timothy 4:1-5 to show us this big idea: God has given us the truth of the gospel that shapes our beliefs and our behavior. It is the “truth once for all delivered to the saints”.

A Summary of 1 Timothy Through Chapter 3

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A Summary of 1 Timothy Through Chapter 3
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Pastor Dave York picks back up in our series, “Life in the Church,” while giving a summary of 1 Timothy chapters one through three.

It Is Finished

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It Is Finished
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We celebrate the works of Christ while Pastor Dave York gives a message on Good Friday. Here’s the big idea: Jesus Christ innocently and willingly gave Himself for people from every nation, tribe, and tongue.

The Desire and Qualification of a Deacon

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The Desire and Qualification of a Deacon
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Pastor Dave York continues our study in 1 Timothy while showing us that the Church matters to God, and it should matter to us. God has called leaders to serve and care for His
Church because His Church matters to Him.

The Desire and Qualification of an Elder

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The Desire and Qualification of an Elder
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Pastor Dave Quilla gives a message 1 Timothy 3:1-7 while discussing the qualifications for elders.

Gender Roles in the Church-Part 2 2nd ed.

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Gender Roles in the Church-Part 2 2nd ed.
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big idea: God has given each of us our genders and has given each gender a role in His church. Each gender has equal value yet a different role. When we submit to God’s design, every person is honored and useful in God’s work.

Gender Roles in the Church-Part 1 2nd. ed.

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Gender Roles in the Church-Part 1 2nd. ed.
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Pastor Dave York reads 1 Timothy 2:8-15 and guides us in seeing a biblical perspective on gender roles.

Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners

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Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners
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Pastor Dave Ruble reads Timothy 1:12-20 to show us all this big idea: Only the true, pure gospel of Christ Jesus has the power to both save and transform the lives of sinners and with it bring the promise of eternal life.

The Goal of Church Doctrine

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The Goal of Church Doctrine
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r Dave York kicks off a new sermon series in the book of 1 Timothy while looking to answer what the goal of Church Doctrine wishes to accomplish.

Bringing Jesus Joy in Our Relationships

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Bringing Jesus Joy in Our Relationships
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Pastor Dave York reads John 17:20-26 to show us that when we live in unity and love one another, we glorify God, revealing the reality of Jesus to the world.

How to Protect Redemptive Relationships – 2nd. Ed.

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How to Protect Redemptive Relationships - 2nd. Ed.
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Pastor Dave York continues to direct us to the Word while we protect our relationships. We will take notice of this big idea: Relationships in the church matter to God. In Christ, God has provided a way for us to protect the unity of relationships.

How To Maintain Redemptive Relationship – 2nd. Ed.

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How To Maintain Redemptive Relationship - 2nd. Ed.
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While reading Matthew 7:1-5, Pastor York teaches us this big idea: Jesus has provided ways that we can maintain redemptive relationships by His power is at work within us.

From Forgiven to Forgiving – 2nd. Ed.

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From Forgiven to Forgiving - 2nd. Ed.
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We continue to learn how to properly reconcile with others by reading Matthew 18:21-35. Pastor Dave York will give us this big idea: The forgiveness of God is the foundation for our forgiveness of others.

Restoration of Relationships in Christ – 2nd. Ed.

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Restoration of Relationships in Christ - 2nd. Ed.
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eek separation from God and others but to become ambassadors of Christ and ministers of reconciliation. We are made new in Christ!

Relationships After the Fall – 2nd. ed.

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Relationships After the Fall - 2nd. ed.
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We’re up and running in the new sermon series, “Redemptive Relationships.” Join us as Pastor Dave York uses Genesis 3-4 to express this big idea: Sin always separates but Jesus always moves toward reconciliation.

Relationships Before the Fall – 2nd ed.

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Relationships Before the Fall - 2nd ed.
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As we begin a new year, Pastor Dave York directs our attention to this big idea: We were created in the image of God, to reveal God, and our relationships are to be God-centered.

Advent to the World

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Advent to the World
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While reading Matthew 28:16-20, Pastor Dave York points to how
Jesus came to fulfill the promise and mission of God; He calls us to represent Him in the fulfillment of His mission.

Christ

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Christ
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We celebrate the birth of Christ as Pastor Dave York continues our sermon series on advent, directing our attention to Jesus Christ, the Champion that has come to restore all that was lost. O Come, o come, Emmanuel!

Love

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Love
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While reading John 3:16; 17:20-26, Pastor Dave York continues our sermon series on advent, explaining how God has made a way, through Christ, that we can experience and express His love.

Thankful in All Things

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Thankful in All Things
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Luis Castellanos looks at 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to draw our hearts in giving thanks in all circumstances.

Trust in the Trials

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Trust in the Trials
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Pastor Bill Heard asks this question: Are you learning to trust and obey God and find rest in his fatherly love and care for you no matter what happens?

Paul’s Summation in Defense of the Believer’s Bodily Resurrection

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Paul's Summation in Defense of the Believer's Bodily Resurrection
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Pastor Dave Ruble takes us through 1 Corinthians 15:50-58.

Facing Circumstances

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Facing Circumstances
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Bruce Wells will read from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 to show us that a true Christian can face the circumstances of life without losing heart.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Pastor Dave York walks us through Romans 1:16-22 while enjoying the atmosphere at the ballpark. He hopes for us to see that God has revealed Himself in such a way that all of us have a clear idea of who He is. And He has provided a way for us to know Him.

Born to a Living Hope

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Born to a Living Hope
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Perry Sorensen will be reading from 1 Peter 1:3-9 while guiding us to see this big idea: Because of the victory of Christ, we have a living hope that allows us to worship in every season of life.