Episodios

  • How to care for new believers in Christ | Grow Up

    How to care for new believers in Christ | Grow Up
    Sep 15 2024
    Just as physical infants require nurturing and protection, spiritual newborns—new believers in Christ—need guidance and support from their church community to grow in their faith. Both new and long-serving Christians play a role and can actively participate in this process! Discover where YOU are on your spiritual journey and how you can help make your church a place where new believers are cherished and mature believers dive into the opportunities God aligns.
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    32 m
  • How do I grow my faith? What's holding me back? | Grow Up

    How do I grow my faith? What's holding me back? | Grow Up
    Sep 8 2024
    Ask yourself this, "Am I trying to get to the root of my problem, or am I just managing my symptoms?" We all have challenges in life, and sometimes we struggle because we’re addressing the wrong problems. We end up seeking superficial solutions, neglecting to tackle the spiritual root of the problem. In the "Grow Up" series, explore how to identify and address the real issues in our lives that hinder our spiritual growth. By focusing on the abundant life Jesus offers, we can move beyond superficial fixes and achieve true fulfillment, and become disciples who not only mature in faith but also help others do the same.
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    33 m
  • Being persecuted for our faith | #BLESSED

    Being persecuted for our faith | #BLESSED
    Sep 1 2024
    Being persecuted by other people for what we believe isn't something the average person would look forward to in life. But Jesus actually tells us that when we're honest in sharing our faith, there are times we may suffer or lose things we care about. How can persecution end up being a blessing? In the finale of #BLESSED, Pastor Derek teaches us the meaning of beatitude number eight - “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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    25 m
  • Should I be a peacemaker or a peaceKEEPER? | #BLESSED

    Should I be a peacemaker or a peaceKEEPER? | #BLESSED
    Aug 26 2024
    "Keeping the peace" is something many people try to do in order to avoid conflict and chaos. But what if Jesus didn't call us to live like that? What if there is far more purpose when we find and offer peace in a different way? In part seven of #BLESSED, Pastor Joe teaches us the meaning of beatitude number seven - "blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God".
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    35 m
  • What does it mean to be 'pure in heart'? | #BLESSED

    What does it mean to be 'pure in heart'? | #BLESSED
    Aug 18 2024
    Purity is not something the modern world seems to value as much as other characteristics, yet Jesus says it is people with pure hearts who will be blessed. Is it even possible to be pure when it comes to our thoughts, words, and actions? In part six of #BLESSED, Worship Leader Sam Tichenor teaches us the meaning of beatitude number six - "blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God".
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    27 m
  • Giving and receiving the mercy of Jesus | #BLESSED

    Giving and receiving the mercy of Jesus | #BLESSED
    Aug 11 2024
    It can often be easier to extend mercy to ourselves when we make mistakes than it is to extend it to others. Or, for some of us, we may actually be harder on ourselves than on anyone else! How can we live with integrity when it comes to offering mercy and forgiveness to everyone? Is there a limit to being merciful? In part five of #BLESSED, Pastor Joe teaches us the meaning of beatitude number five - "blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy".
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    32 m
  • Hungering for righteousness may not be what you think | #BLESSED

    Hungering for righteousness may not be what you think | #BLESSED
    Aug 5 2024
    Righteousness isn't a word we use very often in everyday conversation - but it's something Jesus tells us we will be blessed by if we whole-heartedly desire it. What exactly is righteousness, and how can pursuing it impact our lives? Can human beings really be righteous? In part four of #BLESSED, Pastor Jordan teaches us the meaning of beatitude number four - "blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled".
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    32 m
  • Why baptism is so important | Family Baptisms

    Why baptism is so important | Family Baptisms
    Jul 28 2024
    During this special one-part message "Family Baptism", Pastor Joe answers all of the important questions people may have about the act of water baptism: What is it? Who is it for? Why does it matter? He will then invite people who are ready to take this step in their faith journey to be baptized during the service.
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    26 m