Dec 24, 2017
It’s a Wonderful Life: What if Jesus Never Had a Birthday?
By: Troy Burns
Series: Standalone
On this morning of Christmas Eve, Troy uses the fictional character, George Bailey from the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," to discuss the hypothetical question, "What would life be like if we were never born?" Like George, we would likely all realize how many lives we have impacted, and just how different those lives would be if we had never been born. Troy goes on to consider the question, "What if Jesus never had a birthday?" As we celebrate Christmas, it can be helpful to think about what life would be like if Jesus was never born. Perhaps we can appreciate His coming to the earth a little more, as we count the numerous blessings that resulted from His birth, life, death, and resurrection.
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- Dec 24, 2017It’s a Wonderful Life: What if Jesus Never Had a Birthday?
Dec 24, 2017It’s a Wonderful Life: What if Jesus Never Had a Birthday?By: Troy BurnsSeries: StandaloneOn this morning of Christmas Eve, Troy uses the fictional character, George Bailey from the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," to discuss the hypothetical question, "What would life be like if we were never born?" Like George, we would likely all realize how many lives we have impacted, and just how different those lives would be if we had never been born. Troy goes on to consider the question, "What if Jesus never had a birthday?" As we celebrate Christmas, it can be helpful to think about what life would be like if Jesus was never born. Perhaps we can appreciate His coming to the earth a little more, as we count the numerous blessings that resulted from His birth, life, death, and resurrection.
- Dec 17, 2017O Holy Night: Honoring the Birthday of Jesus
Dec 17, 2017O Holy Night: Honoring the Birthday of JesusBy: Troy BurnsSeries: StandaloneIn preparation for the week leading into Christmas, Troy shares some of the reasons he wants to honor and celebrate the birthday of Jesus: 1) He was born to become just like me (almost); 2) He was born to pay the price for my sins (a price I could never pay); and 3) He was born to rise again from the dead and live forever. Troy also suggests that one of the best ways we can honor Christ's birthday is to realize that Jesus continues to show up in our lives today, and not always to benefit us alone, but especially to benefit others through us.
- Dec 10, 2017Living When Dying is Gain
Dec 10, 2017Living When Dying is GainBy: Troy BurnsSeries: RadicalIn our last regular message from the Radical series, Troy discusses what it means to live our lives when "Dying is Gain," including an understanding of the risk and reward that goes along with it. He challenges us to ask ourselves the question, "Do we believe the reward found in Jesus is worth the risk of following Him?" And the bottom line is that the only way death can be a reward is if dying really is gain.
- Dec 3, 2017There is No Plan B
Dec 3, 2017There is No Plan BBy: Dean WestermanSeries: RadicalIn our latest message from the Radical series, Dean discusses God's plan to make salvation possible to a dying world, and why our going out into the world as Christians is urgent, not optional. He explains how every single person needs a Savior and how each person can be saved by responding to God's offer of salvation. In providing this wonderful offer, God has no "Plan B;" He only has the plan that's in His Word.
- Nov 26, 2017How Much is Enough?
Nov 26, 2017How Much is Enough?By: Troy BurnsSeries: RadicalIn our latest message in the Radical series, Troy helps us consider the question, "How Much is Enough?" He also challenges us to consider whether we have blind spots in our lives when it comes to caring for the poor and needy around us and throughout the world. As Americans, we live in relative luxury while nearly half of the world's people live in extreme poverty. Each one of us as Christians must wrestle with what Jesus is calling us to do with our resources as we follow Him.
- Nov 19, 2017The Multiplying Community
Nov 19, 2017The Multiplying CommunityBy: Bud GothmannSeries: RadicalContinuing in our "Radical" series, Bud teaches us about "The Multiplying Community" that God calls His church to be. He shares practical examples and real-life applications on how we can join together to fulfill God's purpose. By obeying Jesus' command to "make disciples of all nations," we can actually impact the entire world for the sake of eternity.
- Nov 12, 2017Thanks for Nothing
Nov 12, 2017Thanks for NothingBy: Troy BurnsSeries: Standalone
In honor of our annual Thanksgiving meal and the fast-approaching holiday, Troy wants to say, "Thanks for Nothing." And here's what he means by "nothing:" 1) He's thankful for the "nothing" that Jesus made Himself; 2) He's thankful for the "nothing" that God remembers when it comes to our sins; and 3) He's thankful for the "nothing" that can separate us from the love of God.
- Oct 29, 2017Beginning at the End of Ourselves
Oct 29, 2017Beginning at the End of OurselvesBy: Troy BurnsSeries: RadicalContinuing in our "Radical" series, Troy shares about our need to give up on trying to do things in our own power. This is when God does His best work; when we come to the end of ourselves and choose to trust in His power, not our own. God does this if we are radically dependent on Him and if we are radically devoted to making much of Him.
- Oct 1, 2017I Will Pray for the Church and Its Leaders
Oct 1, 2017I Will Pray for the Church and Its LeadersBy: Troy BurnsSeries: I am a Church MemberTo wrap up our series, "I Am a Church Member," Troy team-teaches with Joe Miller on this commitment: "I Will Pray for the Church and Its Leaders." Ministers and elders and deacons (and other ministry leaders) need our prayers for their protection, for their wisdom, and for their families. NOTE: Since Troy and Joe were recorded on two different microphones, there may be some choppy transitions in the sermon as you listen to it online.
- Sep 17, 2017I Will Love God and People (It’s Not About Me)
Sep 17, 2017I Will Love God and People (It’s Not About Me)By: Bud GothmannSeries: I am a Church MemberContinuing in our series, "I Am a Church Member," Bud discusses the critical importance of loving God and loving people. He also challenges us to prevent our church from being about our personal preferences and desires. Bud encourages us to be unselfish, to serve others, and to serve Christ. Since Jesus went to a cross for us, we can deal with any inconveniences and matters that just aren't our preference or style.