The Life of Jesus

Parenting 101

January 9, 2022Ken Werlein

Have you ever wished for a Road Map to Parenting? While thousands of books have been written on the topic, the most essential truths of parenting are found in what seems the most unlikely of places: the life of a 12-year-old boy. Jesus demonstrates what it means to grow in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man - and how to be a parent with His goals in mind.

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Best is Yet to Come

January 16, 2022Dan Slagle

In this story about Jesus and John the Baptist we are reminded that even though we sin and fall short of God’s plan, when we repent and turn to Christ the best is yet to come!

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The Baptism of Jesus

January 23, 2022Ken Werlein

The Life of Jesus series continues as Pastor Ken takes us through a pivotal moment in the Bible: the baptism of Jesus. Pastor Ken takes us through the significance of baptism—for Jesus and those who call Him "Savior!".

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Postscript: The Baptism of Jesus

January 23, 2022

Pastor Ken dives deeper into the topic of baptism, answering questions like "why do we get baptized?", "why did Jesus get baptized?", and "what does the Bible say about baptizing infants?"

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Temptation

January 30, 2022Dan Slagle

At the root of all temptation is a simple appeal to believe a lie. Pastor Dan opens Luke 4 with an encouraging look at overcoming temptation while resting in the truth of Jesus.

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This Is The Year

February 6, 2022Clay Scroggins

Witnessing in your hometown can be difficult — even if you’re Jesus. Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins continues The Life of Jesus series in Luke 4 with a thrilling look at Christ's invitation to live on mission.

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A New Team

February 13, 2022Ken Werlein

Have you ever felt like God was nudging you out of your comfort zone? In Luke 5, Jesus builds His team with the call to surrender, follow, and walk by faith.

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Jesus on His Own Terms

February 20, 2022Ben Stuart

Continuing the series on Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, Bible Teacher Ben Stuart breaks down some of the more profound and misunderstood sayings of Jesus of how He both wants to heal us and forgive us, and why that’s important.

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True Followers of Christ

February 27, 2022Timothy Ateek

What does it mean to be a "disciple" of Jesus? Guest Bible Teacher Timothy Ateek continues the Life of Jesus series with an encouraging word on becoming - and being - a true follower of Jesus.

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The King Still Deserves a Welcome

March 6, 2022Scot Pollok

As we celebrate the first Sunday of Lent, Guest Bible Teacher Scot Pollok takes us to Luke 13 with a powerful reminder that the presence and person of Jesus deserves to be welcomed into all areas of out lives.

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The Authority of Jesus

March 13, 2022Steve Carter

Bible Teacher Steve Carter opens to Luke 20 as we look at the powerful authority that Jesus has and the resulting surrender that must come from his followers.

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An Unforgettable Dinner

March 20, 2022Dan Slagle

Do we really need Jesus? What was His real purpose? Our busy lives, distractions, and self-centeredness often prevent us from fully seeing and receiving the message of Jesus Christ. Pastor Dan takes us to Luke 22 and the final, unforgettable dinner Jesus would share with His followers.

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Jesus' Darkest Night

March 27, 2022Scot Pollok

Why did Jesus accept the cross? Did he do so willingly? Bible Teacher Scot Pollok explores the significance of Passover and the depth of Jesus' intentional words and actions in his final days of ministry recorded in Luke 22.

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When Friends Wound Us

April 3, 2022Tyler Riley

Few wounds cut deeper than one received from a friend. While friendships bring incredible depth and value to our lives and faith, the hard truth is that, as broken people, we will let one another down. Pastor Tyler Riley shares how the Gospel of Jesus provides the critical component of friendship – forgiveness.

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Barabbas: The Unfair Release

April 10, 2022Clay Scroggins

As we enter into Holy Week, Guest Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins takes us to Luke 23 with a close look at Barabbas — a criminal more like us than we may think.

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Raised to Life!

April 17, 2022Ken Werlein

"Christ is risen indeed!" It's the message of the Gospel - but in your soul, do you really believe it? On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Ken gives an encouraging word for believer and skeptic alike as we look to Jesus and the truth of His Word.

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Remembering Your Past

May 1, 2022Clay Scroggins

Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins shows us that the way we see ourselves, and the way we see Jesus, defines our response to Him — and that Heavenly freedom and power tramples anything the world has to offer.

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The Last Resort

May 15, 2022Clay Scroggins

Desperate times may call for desperate measures, but are you truly desperate for Jesus? Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins opens Luke 8 to examine how our desperation works to deepen our dependence upon Christ.

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Joining Him in His Mission

May 22, 2022Tyler Riley

We're all looking for something to be a part of - but determining our "purpose" and calling in life can seem endless, aimless, confusing, or uncertain. On Missions Sendoff Sunday, Pastor Tyler Riley opens Luke 10 to share that our ultimate purpose is found by joining Christ on His mission.

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Changed Lives... Change Lives

May 29, 2022Ken Werlein

On today’s Senior Sunday, founding pastor Ken Werlein opens to Luke 8 and prepares our graduates to take the good news of Jesus to their campuses and warns of the opposition they will encounter.

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Jesus and the Prayer Shawl

June 5, 2022Steve Carter

Where do you place your hope? Teaching Pastor Steve Carter challenges us to consider the link between hope and prayer and our only source of true hope - Jesus Christ. Luke 8:40-45.

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Running on Empty

June 12, 2022Michael Sullivan

Now more than ever, it seems we are running on empty. Whether it's a packed schedule, demanding job, financial hurdles, or relational challenges - there's no shortage of life's circumstances that will drain our spiritual and emotional tank. Where do you go when you're stretched thin? Luke 9 teaches us we can find true rest - and restoration - by trusting fully in Christ.

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Define the Relationship

June 19, 2022Duffy Robbins

Who do YOU say that I am? Bible Teacher, Duffy Robbins, teaches from Luke 9 on the importance of defining our relationship with Jesus, personally.

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Adventures in Missing the Point

June 26, 2022Duffy Robbins

Luke Chapter 9 is all about following Jesus! Yet in this same chapter, somehow the Disciples completely miss the point... Duffy Robbins walks us through the 3 mistakes they made to get them to that place!

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Are You Listening?

July 3, 2022Dan Slagle

Pastor Dan Slagle returns as we continue in Luke Chapter 9: The Transfiguration of Jesus is a unique story in the life of Jesus. There's no sermon, there's no parable, there's no healing. Only an incredible account of a major part of the story - one that is very much still applicable to us today!

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The Best Neighbor

July 10, 2022Lizi Bailey

"Love God, Love People". Surely it's not that simple, right? Shouldn't there be more "theological discussion" or debate? Is there really a much deeper meaning? Lizi Bailey leads us through a refreshing look at a familiar passage of Luke 10 in our continued Sermon Series The Life of Jesus.

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The Good Father

July 24, 2022Scot Pollok

For many, prayer is intimidating. The message to "pray more" can sound a lot like "eat your vegetables", and the topic frequently brings up guilt, shame, and the inherent belief that our prayer life will always fall short. As Scot Pollok looks to the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11, we'll see that our Good Father doesn't answer prayer based on our strength of intimacy with God - but out of the strength of His character

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Cleaning Out the Inside

July 31, 2022Clay Scroggins

"Money is the chief competitor for my heart and your heart". Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins digs into Luke 11 to help point to why you can't serve both God and Money!

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Rich Towards God

August 7, 2022Steve Carter

In such a connected world, we are inundated daily with the apparent picture-perfect lives of others. Constant comparison, envy, and exposure to everything "we don't have" take a devastating toll on our hearts, minds, and relationships. Bible Teacher Steve Carter shows us the biblical cure to the challenge of envy.

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A Pass on Worry

August 14, 2022Ken Werlein

For many of us, our daily worries and anxiety prevent us from truly experiencing the "abundant life" found in Christ. In Luke 12, Jesus invites us to cast our worries on Him as we seek first His Kingdom.

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Postscript — A Pass on Worry

August 14, 2022Ken Werlein

Pastor Ken continues the conversation on anxiety and worry, answering questions about spiritual and mental health and additional resources to support them.

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Good Soil

August 21, 2022Ken Werlein

"How's your soul?" While our culture expects us to "have it all together", the truth is that some things really aren't as good underneath as they may appear on the surface. Pastor Ken unpacks Luke 8 with a look at four different "hearts" and the kind of soil which offers abundant life in Christ.

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The Question of Why

September 4, 2022Dan Slagle

Grief is hard, and it leaves us asking the question – why? No one is exempt, no one is immune, no one avoids it. So, what do we do when grief moves into the fold? Bible Teacher Dan Slagle gives a vulnerable yet powerful message from Luke 13!

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The Measure of Compassion

September 18, 2022Dan Slagle

Jesus was a master at the party-stopping, "mic-dropping" statement. In just a few words, Jesus called into question the motives and priorities of those around Him. In Luke 14, Jesus invites us surrender to "self" by taking part in building a Kingdom marked by love, mercy, and compassion.

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The Cost of Discipleship

September 25, 2022Ken Werlein

Does following Jesus interfere with the priorities of your life? In Luke 14, Jesus paints a clear and honest picture: following Him comes with a cost. As we continue in The Life of Jesus series, Founding Pastor Ken Werlein points us to the cost of discipleship — and to the freedom found when we surrender our all to Jesus.

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The Lost Me

October 2, 2022Dan Slagle

In Luke chapter 15, Jesus shares three stories that illustrate something we all share in commom: a state of "lostness." While this state ultimately would separate us from God, the gift of the Father is a lavish love that provides forgiveness and restoration with open arms - no matter how far we run.

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The Stewardship Strategy

October 9, 2022Ken Werlein

Stewardship is a tricky thing! Or is it? Founding Pastor, Ken Werlein, continues in our Life of Jesus Sermon Series with Luke 16 - and the story of the shrewd manager.

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An Identity Staked in Jesus

October 16, 2022Clay Scroggins

Your love for ‘the others’, poured out in deeds of service toward them, is the inevitable sign that you know you’re a sinner saved by grace”. Bible Teacher, Clay Scroggins, continues in our Life of Jesus sermon series!

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Persistence in Prayer

October 23, 2022Steve Carter

The Lord's Prayer may be renown, but for many of us, our prayer life looks less like the words of Jesus and more like a chaotic Twitter feed. Bible Teacher Steve Carter takes us back to the basics of prayer - and to the hope we have in our Good Father.

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Let the Children Come to Me

October 30, 2022Ken Werlein

In Luke 18, Jesus makes clear the essence of "child-like faith" — a kind of faith that seems harder to come by in our day and age of cynicism and division. As we seek to raise the next generation to be followers of Jesus, we must steward our influence as we model our commitment to Christ.

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The Last Days

November 6, 2022Ben Stuart

Is this the end? The world is changing, and now more than ever our understanding of who Jesus is and what He has promised should inform the way we live, love, and wait on the Lord.

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Practicing Gratitude

November 13, 2022Dan Slagle

Do you find it difficult to be thankful in a world overflowing with bad news, strife, pain, and conflict? How can we practice true gratitude while recognizing the realities of a fallen, broken world? Pastor Dan Slagle opens Luke 17 to share how experiencing ultimate healing through the Gospel produces authentic, life-changing gratitude in our hearts.

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What Has Your Heart?

November 20, 2022Steve Carter

The relentless pursuit of money, youth, and power was as common in Jesus’ time as it is today. Today Bible Teacher Steve Carter unpacks what Jesus had to say about setting priorities that lead to eternal joy and fulfillment.

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Equipped for Service

November 27, 2022Dan Slagle

Most of us think about life like a series of unconnected events, but Scripture paints a different, greater picture of our purpose. The life we are living is shaping who we are to become as effective servants for Jesus Christ now – and for eternity!

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When Faith Leads Us Out on a Limb

December 4, 2022Ken Werlein

In Luke 19, a man named Zacchaeus goes out on a limb and receives the invitation of a lifetime. His encounter with Jesus would lead to a dramatic transformation of Zacchaeus' heart, priorities, and purpose. Pastor Ken Werlein continues the Life of Jesus series with a powerful question: have you responded to the invitation of Jesus?

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The Imperfect Christmas

December 11, 2022Clay Scroggins

What is your perfect Christmas? We often set our expectations higher than a fallen world can meet. And while Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Savior with family and friends, too often it reminds us of our imperfect circumstances. Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins takes us to the very first Christmas of Luke 1 with a powerful reminder that God is with us and for us, even in the midst of imperfect circumstances.

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Mary's Yes

December 18, 2022Lizi Bailey

Have you ever had an encounter that shifted the priorities of your life? The Bible is full of stories featuring ordinary people living ordinary lives, when an invitation from The Lord would change everything. Worship Pastor Lizi Bailey closes our Life of Jesus series with a look at one of the most critical "yes's" in all of Scripture, when a young woman named Mary surrendered in faith.

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