Mark 2 1 17 ~ An Inclusive Kingdom

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Text: Mark 2:1-17
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

Christianity at its core is not about thinking the right things about God or knowing our Bibles inside and out, but about following Jesus. The earliest believers were called Christians because they looked and acted like little Christs, little Jesuses. In Mark 2, we learn this kingdom of God Jesus proclaims will be more inclusive and diverse than anyone first thought. All the disciple’s categories of who is in the kingdom and who is out get tossed out the window when Jesus calls a hated tax collector to follow as well. This kingdom will stretch us to love and understand those our world tries to paint as enemies.

Mark 1:14-28 ~ Knowing v Following

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Text: Mark 1:14-28
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

Christianity at its core is not about thinking the right things about God or knowing our Bibles inside and out, but about following Jesus. The earliest believers were called Christians because they looked and acted like little Christs, little Jesuses. In Mark 1, as we begin following Jesus, the text confronts us with a simple question: Do we know about Jesus or do we know him as Lord of our life?

1 Thessalonians ~ You in 5 Years: When It All Goes Sideways

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Text: 1 Thessalonians
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

We all have goals, plans, hopes, and dreams for our future. Things we want to start—or maybe stop—doing. But how do we get there? In this series to start the new year, we will explore some spiritual and practical steps you can take to become the person you want to be in five years. This week, we consider how to prepare and thrive even when all our plans go sideways.

Genesis 1:1-5 ~ You in 5 Years: Evening and Morning

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Text: Genesis 1:1-5
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

We all have goals, plans, hopes, and dreams for our future. Things we want to start—or maybe stop—doing. But how do we get there? In this series to start the new year, we will explore some spiritual and practical steps you can take to become the person you want to be in five years. This week, we consider when we will make the changes, take the small steps, that will help us reach our goals and become more and more a people who bear the fruit of the spirit and act more and more like Jesus.

Ezra 3:12-13 ~ You in 5 Years: Too Small Fail

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Text: Ezra 3:12-13
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

We all have goals, plans, hopes, and dreams for our future. Things we want to start—or maybe stop—doing. But how do we get there? In this series to start the new year, we will explore some spiritual and practical steps you can take to become the person you want to be in five years. This week, we look consider the power of small things,  mustard seed sized acts, when empowered by God to bear fruit in our lives and world.

1 Kings 19:19-21 ~ You in 5 Years Week 2

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Text: 1 Kings 19:19-21
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

We all have goals, plans, hopes, and dreams for our future. Things we want to start—or maybe stop—doing. But how do we get there? In this series to start the new year, we will explore some spiritual and practical steps you can take to become the person you want to be in five years. This week, we look to the story of Elisha to see how God can work in the decisive and the small acts of obedience.

Matthew 4:18-22 ~ You in 5 Years Week 1

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Text: Matthew 4:18-22
Preacher: Mr. Jeremy Zoet

We all have goals, plans, hopes, and dreams for our future. Things we want to start—or maybe stop—doing. But how do we get there? In this series to start the new year, we will explore some spiritual and practical steps you can take to become the person you want to be in five years. We begin by looking at the example set for us by The Disciples in Five Years starting in Matthew 4:18-22.

Psalm 57

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Text: Psalm 57
Preacher: Rev. Rick Vander Wall

Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. This year is a great example of that. Now, we are at the end of this year. Most of us are ok with this change to a new year, but at the same time wondering, maybe quietly, what will next year be like? This morning, as we anticipate a New Year just around the corner, we look to Psalm 57 to remind us God IS still in control.

Christmas Eve

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Seeking Christmas: Everlasting Father

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Text: Isaiah 9:6-7
Title: Seeking Christmas: Everlasting Father
Preacher: Rev. Greg Brower

Most of us are familiar with the events of the first Christmas, The manger, The shepherd watching sheep. The angels singing. The wise men. The little baby wrapped in cloths lying in the manner. But what if this birth is not just any birth, but the one event on which all of history turns and that can transform our lives. Join us this advent season as we meet Jesus who comes to us as the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. This week, we meet Jesus who comes to us as the Everlasting Father.