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Nov 21, 2023
Holy Roar - Part 3
Big Idea of the Series: This series aims to both focus our hearts on how we approach worship, and broaden our view of what worship can (and maybe should) look like.
Week 3
Text: Psalm 63:7, 148:1-5
Topics: yadah, halal, celebrate worship
Big Idea of the Message: The fact that a perfect God calls us His children is cause for celebration, especially in our worship of Him.
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Nov 12, 2023
Holy Roar - Week 2
Big Idea of the Series: This series aims to both focus our hearts on how we approach worship, and broaden our view of what worship can (and maybe should) look like.
Week 2
Text: Psalm 100:1-5
Topics: zamar, tehillah, spontaneous praise
Big Idea of the Message: This week, Tina walks us through what it looks like to worship God spontaneously.
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Nov 5, 2023
Holy Roar - Week 1
Big Idea of the Series: This series aims to both focus our hearts on how we approach worship, and broaden our view of what worship can (and maybe should) look like.
Week 1
Text: Psalm 100:1-5
Topics: obedience, celebration, reverence, joy, worship
Big Idea of the Message: When we worship the Lord, we are approaching and worshipping the King of Kings & the Lord of Lords. One we obey, the other we trust to carry us into eternity. The Lord is deserving of both.
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Oct 29, 2023
This Is My Story - Lydia McCullough
This week, Lydia McCullough shares her story of challenge, change, and faith. We hope it will encourage and inspire you in your walk with Jesus!
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Oct 22, 2023
An UGLY Church - 4 Ancient Church Characteristics The World Desperately Needs Us To Have Today
As we read the Book of Acts, we are painted a picture of the Church that is dynamic, powerful, and world-changing. Join us as we discuss one such example in Acts 4, and ask ourselves if we are brave enough to be UGLY.
Text: Acts 4:31-37
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Oct 15, 2023
21 Days - Week 3 - Heart For The World
We believe that the Lord loves the people of the world so much that he gave his Son’s life to save it. It is the reason we who follow him are saved. Pray that we would be a body that sees people as the Lord sees them. Pray that we would look for and find the image of God in every person we encounter. Pray that our hearts will feel God’s pain in seeing someone - anyone - lost & separated from Him. Pray that we would have the love to speak life through the Gospel - because God first did it for us.
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Oct 8, 2023
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting -Week 2
Text: Matthew 6:19-21
Topic(s): A Heart for the House
Big Idea of the Message: What does it mean to have a heart for something? Having a heart for the House of God is to love His people (even if we don't like them), and His mission.
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Oct 1, 2023
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting - Week 1
Text: Luke 10:38–42
Topic(s): Imitating Christ, Faithfulness
Big Idea of the Message: Prayer, Fasting, and Scripture Knowledge were critical to Jesus's life, and to ours as well. During this series, we will look at impacts of these practices, and join together in living them out over the next 21 Days.
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Sep 24, 2023
Problematic Passages - Part 6
Week 6
Text: Luke 14:25–33
Topics: Discipleship, Love, Faithfulness
Big Idea of the Message: Christ reminds us that our love should first and foremost be for him, to such an extent that the love given to all other people in our lives seems insignificant in comparison.
Application Point: Pray for the relational idols of your heart to be revealed and to give your love foremost to God.
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Sep 17, 2023
Problematic Passages - Part 5
Week 5: Millstones
Text: Mark 9:42–50
Topics: Sin, Righteousness, Judgment
Big Idea of the Message: Stop worrying about status, competition, influence, control and - frankly, getting what you want- and start worrying about nurturing the “little ones” - because that’s the Father’s priority…do that, and you will surely be rewarded
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Sep 10, 2023
Problematic Passages - Part 4
Text: Matthew 15:21–28
Topics: Faith, Perseverance, Humility
Big Idea of the Message: Christ has come to save not only the children of Israel but the entire world.
Application Point: How does your current pursuit of Jesus reflect this EPIC truth?
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Sep 3, 2023
Problematic Passages - Part 3
Big Idea of the Series: This six-week series looks at some of the passages in the Bible that don’t sit well with most modern readers. Passages like the imprecatory Psalms, the story of Judah and Tamar, Jesus dismissing the gentile woman at the dinner table, and Jesus’s command to hate our families. By exploring several parts of Scripture that challenge our understanding of the Bible and of God, we can strengthen our faith and find unexpected blessings in his Word.
Text: 2 Kings 2:23–25 Topics: Reverence, Worship, Holiness, Words Big Idea of the Message: We must esteem God with our reverent worship and devotion in all aspects of our lives - including our words.
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Aug 27, 2023
Problematic Passages - Part 2
Week 2
Text: Genesis 38:6–26
Topics: Righteousness, Criticism, Sin
Big Idea of the Message: Christians are called to grow and move toward the likeness of Jesus. Sometimes, that takes a willingness to hear the loving criticism of one another.
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Aug 20, 2023
Problematic Passages - Part 1
Big Idea of the Series: This six-week series looks at some of the passages in the Bible that don’t sit well with most modern readers. Passages like the imprecatory Psalms, the story of Judah and Tamar, Jesus dismissing the gentile woman at the dinner table, and Jesus’s command to hate our families. By exploring several parts of Scripture that challenge our understanding of the Bible and of God, we can strengthen our faith and find unexpected blessings in his Word.
Week 1
Text: Psalm 137:1–9
Topics: Righteous Anger, Grace, Remembrance
Big Idea of the Message: Imprecatory prayers are a way to be honest with God, to initiate a process of spiritual healing through God’s grace and mercy, and only possible if our friendship with the Lord is strong.
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Aug 13, 2023
This is My Story - Dougie Boggs
Dougie Boggs shares his testimony of how God has changed his life and how important recovery is to the process.
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Aug 13, 2023
This Is My Story - Katie Driskill
Katie is a candidate for the role of Associate Pastor at Gretna. We hope her message encourages and inspires.
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Jul 23, 2023
Messengers - Malachi
Text: Malachi 1:1–4:6
Topics: Disillusionment, Covenant, Unfaithfulness, Judgment, Disputation, Hope
Big Idea of the Message: God is always faithful to both discipline and redeem on the basis of his covenantal promises.
Application Point: When disappointments come our way, we must choose to cling to God’s promises and remain faithful.
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Jul 16, 2023
Messengers - Zechariah
Text: Zechariah 4:1–14
Topics: Reconstruction, Surrender, Grace, Redemption, Salvation
Big Idea of the Message: God is in the business of building and constructing his kingdom.
Application Point: As Christians, we should spur others to spiritual growth while striving to progress in our own walks with Christ.
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Jul 14, 2023
Messengers - Haggai
Text: Haggai 1:1–2:23
Topics: Repercussions, Responsiveness, Obedience, Holiness, Encouragement, Hope
Big Idea of the Message: God is a God of restoration who invites his people to participate in his works of renewal.
Application Point: When God calls us to a work, we are to be responsive and obedient, even in disappointment—always remaining hopeful for the blessings of God on the basis of his unwavering faithfulness to his promises.
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Jul 2, 2023
Messengers - Zephaniah
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Text: Zephaniah 1:1–3:20 Topics: Judgment, Cleansing, Faithfulness, Mercy, Remnant, Sovereignty Big Idea of the Message: Even in the midst of disaster, God always has a remnant. Application Point: Christians are called to be people of restoration and members of God’s restoration community.
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Jun 25, 2023
Messengers - Habakkuk
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Text: Habakkuk 1:1–3:19 Topics: Theodicy, Evil, Justice, Vindication, Victory, Faith Big Idea of the Message: Despite appearances to the contrary at times, God is always just and faithful. Application Point: Christians must patiently trust God to fulfill his purposes in their lives.
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Jun 18, 2023
Messengers - Nahum
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Text: Nahum 1:7–8
Topics: Justice, Destruction, Compassion, Fulfillment
Big Idea of the Message: God is a God of justice and compassion.
Application Point: As Christians, we are called to be people of justice and compassion.
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Jun 11, 2023
Messengers - Micah
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Text: Micah 1:3–4; 6:6–8; 7:18–20
Topics: Religion, Threat, Hope, Judgment, Salvation
Big Idea of the Message: God is both our source of judgment and our source of hope.
Application Point: Even in the midst of God’s discipline, we can have hope in his redemption and salvation.
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Jun 4, 2023
Messengers - Jonah
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Text: Jonah 1:1–2; 3:5–9; 4:1–3
Topics: Enemies, Bitterness, Sovereignty, Compassion, Repentance, Forgiveness
Application Point: Christians are called to love their enemies, pray for those who persecute them, and forgive their trespassers unendingly.
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Jun 2, 2023
Messengers - Obadiah
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Week 4 Text: Obadiah 1:1–21 Topics: Anger, Betrayal, War, Justice, Zion, Kingship, Hope Big Idea of the Message: God is always faithful to his promises—promises to bring justice and redemption. Application Point: Christians must never lose hope in the justice and faithfulness of God, no matter how dispiriting our circumstances might be.
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May 26, 2023
Messengers - Amos
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Text: Amos 1:2; 8:1–3; 9:11–15 Topics: Sovereignty, Judgment, Idolatry, Injustice, Remnant, Renewal Big Idea of the Message: The justice of God demands that there be punishment for wickedness, but the faithfulness and grace of God demand that there be renewal and restoration.
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May 14, 2023
Messengers - Part 2 - Joel
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Week 2
Text: Joel 1:1–3:21
Topics: Judgment, Repentance, Compassion, Healing, Sovereignty
Big Idea of the Message: God is the sovereign Judge and Savior of the universe.
Application Point: The proper response to God’s judgment is repentance, which is a means to the restoring and healing power of God.
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May 7, 2023
Messengers: Part 1 - Hosea
Big Idea of the Series: This is a series on the Old Testament Minor Prophets. Each week will focus on one prophet and their story or message. Common themes will run throughout these twelve prophets in Israel’s history, and a primary theme is restoration. Though the prophets often brought words of judgment, they also spoke words of hope and ultimate renewal.
Week 1
Text: Hosea 1:1–3:5
Topics: Infidelity, Idolatry, Judgment, Salvation, Restoration
Big Idea of the Message: God hates our sin, but he loves us. In fact, God hates our sin because he loves us.
Application Point: Don’t wait for difficult times to get close to God. Learn how to be faithful in both good and bad times.
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Apr 23, 2023
Stop The Scroll - Part 2 - Unplugging
Big Idea of the Series: This three-week series invites us to practice the discipline of healthy rest. We will challenge some of the ways we say we “rest”, and the notion that we can thrive without rest. Most importantly: We will learn what resting in the presence of Jesus looks like, and the relief it provides.
Text: Philippians 4:6–9; Proverbs 4:25–27
Topics: Unplugging, Fully Present, Gift of Presence
Big Idea of the Message: Believers are offered the gift of God’s presence, but we often settle for friendship with technology, and other things as well.
Application Point: Leave the technology to become present to others and God.
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Apr 16, 2023
StopThe Scroll - Part 1 - Limitations
Big Idea of The Series: This three-week series invites us to practice the discipline of healthy rest. We will challenge some of the ways we say we “rest”, and the notion that we can thrive without rest. Most importantly: We will learn what resting in the presence of Jesus looks like, and the relief it provides.
Text: Matthew 11:28–30; Jeremiah 6:16
Topics: Rest, Darkness, Limitations
Big Idea of the Message: It is wise to honor God and my limitations through restful rhythms.
Application Point: We rest by guarding our time from distracting activities.
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Apr 9, 2023
Empy - An Easter Message
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28
Topic(s): Resurrection, Death, New Life
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus’s resurrection is the basis of our belief that death does not have the final say. Because Jesus is raised to life, we will also be raised to life.
Application Point: Christians believe that death is not the final word, because Jesus’s resurrection defeats death and guarantees our future resurrection. The tomb is empty!
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Apr 2, 2023
Arrival Blind - A Palm Sunday Message
Big Idea of the Series: Palm Sunday is the day set aside to remember Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and the beginning of Holy Week. By telling the story of Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, this message challenges listeners to wonder if their self-righteousness and pride is keeping them from recognizing and participating in God’s work.
Text: Luke 19:28-44
Topic: Hypocrisy, Self-righteousness, Salvation, Triumphant Entry
Big Idea of the Message: Rather than seeing Jesus’ Triumphal Entry for what it was—a fulfillment of prophecy—many, including the religious leaders, were so concerned with keeping their own power and authority, that they missed the Messiah.
Applicational Point: It’s possible to be close to religion, and yet still miss God.
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Mar 26, 2023
The FIght for Joy - Part 4 - Joy in Unity
Throughout this series, we've been looking at different aspects of joy. In this final video, we'll take a look at what it means to have joy in unity. We'll see how joy can help us grow in our relationship with God, and how it can make us more open and compassionate towards others.
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Mar 19, 2023
The Fight For Joy - Part 3 - Joy As A Response
Big Idea of the Series: The heart of this four-week series is to focus on the power of joy in the life of the believer. It will focus on seeing joy as a gift, having joy when God moves, finding joy when God feels distant, and the way joy changes the hearts of believers working together.
This Week: Joy As A Response
Text: Psalm 20:1-9
Topics: Joy, God’s Work, Responding to God
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Mar 14, 2023
The Fight For Joy - Part 2 - When God Moves
Big Idea of the Series: The heart of this four-week series is to focus on the power of joy in the life of the believer. It will focus on seeing joy as a gift, having joy when God moves, finding joy when God feels distant, and the way joy changes the hearts of believers working together.
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Text: 2 Samuel 6:12–23; Psalm 150 Topics: Joy, God’s Work, Responding to God Big Idea of the Message: David experienced an incredible level of joy when God brought the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem through David’s efforts. Application Point: When God moves in our lives in a way that is both restorative and powerful, we are called to celebrate in whatever way will glorify him the most.
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Mar 7, 2023
The Fight For Joy - Part 1 - ReceiveThe Gift
Big Idea of the Series: The heart of this four-week series is to focus on the power of joy in the life of the believer. It will focus on seeing joy as a gift, having joy when God moves, finding joy when God feels distant, and the way joy changes the hearts of believers working together.
Week 1
Text: Galatians 5:22–26; Philippians 4:4;-9 Thessalonians 5:16
Topics: Living in Confidence, Joy, Fruit of the Spirit, Holy Spirit
Big Idea of the Message: Joy is a gift from the Holy Spirit, and the follower of Christ must learn how to live in light of that joy.
Application Point: If we are to live as God intends, then we will need to figure out how to see joy as a gift. But as with any gift, we cannot benefit from it unless we use it as intended.
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Mar 3, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 8 - God Wins
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 8
Text: Revelation 21:9-22:5
Topics: God Wins, Healing, Paradise
Big Idea of the Message: In the end, God restores all of creation to an Eden-like state, but it is even better than before. The nations are healed by the tree of life.
Application Point: When we put our hope in God, we put our hope in the one who will ultimately make all things right and who redeems those who worship him.
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Feb 21, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 7 - Empowering Hope
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 7
Text: Revelation 20-21:8
Topics: God's Victory, Hope, New Jerusalem
Big Idea of the Message: As Christians, we look forward to the day when God makes all things right and renews the heavens and the earth. This hope empowers us to persevere through our trials.
Application Point: How does is that unwavering hope reflected in our daily lives?
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Feb 14, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 6 - Forgone Conclusion
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 6
Text: Revelation 12-19
Topics: God's Victory, Satan's Lies, Decisions
Big Idea of the Message: If we stop and take a look at our priorities, and the desires of our hearts, do they represent God's or reflect the influence of the world?
Application Point: How do I set my priorities? What drives my daily decisions, God's will, or my own?
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Feb 12, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 5 - Witness To The World
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 5
Text: Revelation 11:1–13
Topics: Witness, Community, Faithfulness of God
Big Idea of the Message: The two witnesses represent the church and its calling to witness to Jesus in the world.
Application Point: We must remain faithful to God, believing that he will bring his will to completion, no matter our circumstances.
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Feb 5, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 4 - A Bittersweet Message
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Text: Revelation 11:1–13
Topics: Witness, Community, Faithfulness of God
Big Idea of the Message: The two witnesses represent the church and its calling to witness to Jesus in the world.
Application Point: We must remain faithful to God, believing that he will bring his will to completion, no matter our circumstances.
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Jan 29, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 3 - Victorious One
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 3
Text: Revelation 5:1–10
Topics: Jesus, Sacrifice, Hope
Big Idea of the Message: Paradoxically, Jesus’s death on the cross is how he stands victorious over sin and death.
Application Point: Rather than worship earthly leaders, who wield authority through power, we worship Jesus, who wielded his authority through his sacrificial death.
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Jan 22, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 2 - Unexpected God
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 2
Text: Revelation 1:9–20
Topics: Revelation, Persecution, Comfort
Big Idea of the Message: Even though John is exiled to an island, God is in control and can still communicate with him and with the church.
Application Point: We need to learn to see how God can reveal himself to us even when we don’t think we are in the right place to receive from him.
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Jan 15, 2023
The Great Comfort - Part 1 - The Whole Point
Big Idea of the Series: This sermon series explores the book of Revelation and helps us read Revelation as a book of hope and comfort, not a cipher with secret insights into the end times. It walks through eight passages focusing on the sovereignty of God and his plan to right every wrong.
Week 1
Text: Revelation 1:1–20
Topics: Apocalypse, Revelation, Jesus
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus is the focus of the revelation and the reason for our hope.
Application Point: We need to make sure that our desire in studying Revelation is to know Jesus Christ more.
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Jan 8, 2023
Greater Than - The Faithfulness and Power of God
This one week series walks us through the life of Joseph in Genesis 37-45. Through it, we are able to see the remarkable providence of God.
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Dec 25, 2022
Among Us - Part 3 - Forgiveness
Big Idea: In this series for Advent, we will explore the first chapter of the Gospel of John. What did it mean for God to take on human flesh and walk among us? As we grow in understanding, our hearts will become more prepared for the Christmas holiday and for an encounter, once again, with the living God.
This Week
Text: John 1:9–13, 29–34 Topics: Adoption, Forgiveness, Faith Big Idea of the Message: Through Jesus God gives us forgiveness. Application Point: Why not ask for God’s forgiveness for Christmas this year?
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Dec 18, 2022
Among Us - Part 2 - The First Gift
Big Idea: In this series for Advent, we will explore the first chapter of the Gospel of John. What did it mean for God to take on human flesh and walk among us? As we grow in understanding, our hearts will become more prepared for the Christmas holiday and for an encounter, once again, with the living God.
This Week: Text: John 1:14–18 Topics: Incarnation, Grace, Worship Big Idea of the Message: The incarnation was the first gift of Christmas Application Point: Have you received God’s gift of grace in your everyday life?
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Dec 11, 2022
Above All - Part 5 - Strength
This Week, we wrap up our series on the Shema. What does it mean to love the Lord with all our strength?
Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Topics: All In, Muchness, Me'od
Big Idea of the Message: Love for God isn't something we should meter out.
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Nov 27, 2022
Above All - Part 4 - Soul
Big Idea of the Series: This series looks at the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 and unpacks the call to God’s people then and today to honor God and love him with all our heart, soul, and strength.
This Week:
Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Topic(s): Soul, Nephesh, Being, Living It Out Big Idea of the Message: If we are to live our lives as God intends, our lives must represent the call he has on us.
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Nov 20, 2022
Above All - Part 3 - Heart
Big Idea of the Series: This series looks at the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 and unpacks the call to God’s people then and today to honor God and love him with all our heart, soul, and strength.
This Week:
Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Topic(s): Heart, Source, Life, Jesus, Commitment
Big Idea of the Message: If we are to live our lives as God intends, our hearts must be focused on the Lord, and Him alone.
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Nov 11, 2022
Above All - Part 2 - The One
Big Idea of the Series: This series looks at the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 and unpacks the call to God’s people then and today to honor God and love him with all our heart, soul, and strength.
This Week:
Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Topic(s): Unity, Uniqueness of God
Big Idea of the Message: If we are to live our lives as God intends, then we must begin by living under God’s authority through honoring his unique status.
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Nov 6, 2022
Above All - Part 1 - Listen
Big Idea of the Series: This series looks at the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 and unpacks the call to God’s people then and today to honor God and love him with all our heart, soul, and strength.
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Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Matthew 22:34–40
Topic(s): Listening, Responding, Loving God
Big Idea of the Message: If we are to live our lives as God intends, then we must begin by living under God’s authority through honoring his unique status.
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Oct 30, 2022
Mercy Not Sacrifice
Gretna Member and Guest Speaker Gregory Cloninger brings us a message of hope, mercy, and grace.
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Oct 23, 2022
Mission Haiti Medical - Drs. Mark & Kathy Fulton
This is an episode you DON'T want to miss!
Mark & Kathy Fulton update us on their work, the trials Haiti is facing, and the presence of God among all of it.
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Oct 9, 2022
Book Of Galatians - Part 4 - Equally Yoked
Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter.
Text: Galatians 5:26-6:5
Topics: Ego, Obstacles, Unity, Grace
Big Idea of the Message: Whether we realize it or not, sometimes our ego keeps the Kingdom of God from flourishing
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Oct 2, 2022
Book of Galatians - Part 3 - Sons & Daughters
Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter.
Text: Galatians 4:1–7
Topics: Adoption, Grace, Belonging
Big Idea of the Message: God has brought us into his household.
Application Point: You are a son or daughter of God, and everything is okay between you two! Are you living your daily life like that is true?
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Sep 25, 2022
Book Of Galatians - Part 2 - Not Good Enough
Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter.
Text: Galatians 2:15–21 Topics: Faith Alone, Justification Big Idea of the Message: We are justified by faith in Christ and nothing else. Application Point: Are the challenges and decisions in your daily life clarified and guided by the faith you have in Christ, or do you act as though you can somehow earn his favor by doing "all the right things"?
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Sep 18, 2022
In A Word - The Beauty of God in Scripture
If you have ever thought reading scripture isn't for you, Nita might change your mind! God reveals himself to us in His word, and tells us more about ourselves than we could possibly imagine.
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Sep 11, 2022
Audacious Faith
Guest Speaker - Nita Wikinson
Text: Philippians 3:3-11
This week, author & speaker Nita Wikinson challenges our tendency to seek comfort even when God is calling us to be bold & even AUDACIOUS in living out our faith in Jesus Christ.
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Sep 4, 2022
Book of Galatians - Part 1 - All About The Message
Big Idea of the Series: Paul’s letter to the Galatian church is perhaps one of the most important letters for the church. This five-week series will look at its importance and theological relevance for our faith and life today. Specifically, we will look at the sweeping vision of grace that Paul lays out in this letter.
Text: Galatians 1:1–10
Topics: The Gospel, Leadership
Big Idea of the Message: The message of the gospel is of the utmost importance.
Application Point: Paul’s passion reveals that the gospel is what he cares about most. If someone were to gauge what you care about most based on how much passion you have for it, what would they come up with?
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Aug 28, 2022
Jesus In The Psalms - Part 5 - Messiah Foretold
Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation.
Text: Psalm 22:1–31
Topic(s): Jesus’s Suffering and Glory, Atonement
Big Idea of the Message: Psalm 22 shows us the suffering and glory of Jesus as the Messiah.
Application Point: Take time to mediate on Psalm 22 this week, and journal about the atonement and what it means for your life.
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Aug 21, 2022
Jesus In The Psalms - Part 4 - Imminent Return
Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation.
This Week:
Text: Psalm 98:1–9 Topic(s): New Song, Christ’s First and Second Comings Big Idea of the Message: Psalm 98 celebrates Jesus’s first coming and anticipates a day when we will celebrate his second coming.
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Aug 14, 2022
Jesus In The Psalms - Part 3 - Good Shepherd
Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation.
Text: Psalm 23:1–6; John 10:1–18
Topic(s): Jesus the Good Shepherd
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we are his sheep.
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Aug 7, 2022
Jesus In The Psalms - Part 2 - Source of Blessedness
Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation.
Text: Psalm 1:1-6
Topic(s): Jesus as the Source of Blessedness
Big Idea of the Message: Read through Psalm 1 again, thinking of it as a description of Jesus. Which of Jesus’s good habits described there can you let rub off on you this week?
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Jul 31, 2022
Jesus In The Psalms - Part 1 - Both/And
Big Idea of the Series: The Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ. The Psalms are especially full of passages that point the reader to Jesus and show up time and time again in the New Testament. These prophetic words of the Psalms speak to many aspects of Jesus’s life, including his death and final exaltation.
Text: Psalm 110:1–7
Topic(s): Jesus as King, Jesus as Priest, Jesus as Savior, Jesus as Everything
Big Idea of the Message: Identify the areas of your life that you consider “your own,” the areas that you like to have control over. In what ways can you surrender these areas of control to Christ the King?
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Jul 24, 2022
This is My Story -Shannon Maier
Shannon is Director of the Logan County Faith Coalition, a long time officer with Bellefontaine Schools, a Counselor, author, and radio personality.
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Jul 17, 2022
Salvation in 3 Steps - Gregory Cloninger
Guest speaker Gregory Cloninger shares his story of recovery and how the first three steps of recovery can help all of us.
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Jul 10, 2022
Book Of Hebrews - Part 6 - Contentment In Jesus
The Book of Hebrews: This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus.
Text: Hebrews 13:1–8
Topic: Hospitality, Contentment
Big Idea of the Message: Discontentment with Jesus alone keeps us from demonstrating the love He calls us to.
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Jul 3, 2022
Book Of Hebrews - Part 5 - All The Way
The Book of Hebrews: This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus.
Text: Hebrews 12:1-3
Topic: Endurance, Salvation, Finishing the Race
Big Idea of the Message:
We must persevere in our faith, and our lives will reflect our salvation.
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Jun 26, 2022
Book of Hebrews - Part 4 - More Than Mental
The Book of Hebrews: This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus.
Text: Hebrews 11:1–40
Topic: Faith
Big Idea of the Message: Faith goes beyond mental assent; it is an active confidence in what God will do.
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Jun 19, 2022
Book of Hebrews - Part 3 - Growing Faith
The Book of Hebrews: This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus.
Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:12
Topic: Maturity, Spritual Infancy, Growing Faith
Big Idea of the Message: We must grow in our walk with Christ and lead others to grow as believers.
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Jun 12, 2022
Book Of Hebrews - Part 2 - Divine Mediator
The Book of Hebrews: This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus.
Text: Hebrews 4:14–16
Topic: High Priest, Mediator
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus is the only mediator between God and humanity.
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Jun 5, 2022
The Book of Hebrews - Part 1 - Jesus Divine
The Book of Hebrews: This six-week series charts a course through the book of Hebrews, describing the sufficiency of Christ as God’s revelation, high priest, sacrifice, and giver of faith. Rather than looking to other things, people, or feelings to bring us meaning and redemption, we must look to Jesus.
Text: Hebrews 1:1–14
Topic: Supremacy of Jesus, Divinity of Jesus, Revelation
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus is above all and is the full revelation of God.
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May 29, 2022
Faith During Faithlessness - Part 6 - Josiah
Faith During Faithlessness: This series will consider six people in the book of 2 Kings who chose to remain with God - or, in some cases, to turn away from Him - in a time when society around them was anything BUT faithful. This Week:
Text: 2 Kings 22 & 23 Topic(s): Renewal, Revival, Trust, Obedience Big Idea of the Message: God’s calling in our lives will have impact on those around us and those yet to come. The most important lesson we can learn in life is to serve God with abandon so that he can be honored regardless of what the outcome may be.
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May 22, 2022
Faith During Faithlessness - Part 5 - Hezekiah
Faith During Faithlessness: This series will consider six people in the book of 2 Kings who chose to remain with God - or, in some cases, to turn away from Him - in a time when society around them was anything BUT faithful. This Week:
Text: 2 Kings 18:1–12; 19:14–19
Topic(s): Faithfulness to God’s Calling, Dependence on God, Wisdom, Wealth, Possessions
Big Idea of the Message: Trust of and obedience to God are the keys to answering life’s greatest challenges.
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May 15, 2022
Faith During Faithlessness - Part 4 - Hoshea
Faith During Faithlessness: This series will consider six people in the book of 2 Kings who chose to remain with God - or, in some cases, to turn away from Him - in a time when society around them was anything BUT faithful.
Topic(s): Fear, Worship, Trust
Big Idea of the Message: The line between worshiping God and other gods can be easily crossed when we fail to commit fully to trusting him.
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May 8, 2022
Faith During Faithlessness - Part 3 - Joash
Faith During Faithlessness: This series will consider six people in the book of 2 Kings who chose to remain with God - or, in some cases, to turn away from Him - in a time when society around them was anything BUT faithful.
This Week: King Joash
Text: 2 Kings 11:21-12:5, 2 Chronicles 24:15-19
Topic(s): Maturity, Faithfulness, Accountability
Big Idea of the Message: God calls us to examine the things we consider important in our lives and take measures to correct wrong priorities.
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May 1, 2022
Faith During Faithlessness - Part 2 - Jehu
Faith During Faithlessness: This series will consider six people in the book of 2 Kings who chose to remain with God - or, in some cases, to turn away from Him - in a time when society around them was anything BUT faithful.
This Week: King Jehu
Text: 2 Kings 9:1-13
Topic(s): Justice, Promises, Retribution
Big Idea of the Message: Jehu would become God’s tool for addressing the wickedness of King Ahab’s family. What does that mean for us?
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Apr 24, 2022
Faith During Faithlessness - Part 1 - Elijah& Elisha
Faith During Faithlessness: This series will consider six people in the book of 2 Kings who chose to remain with God - or, in some cases, to turn away from Him - in a time when society around them was anything BUT faithful.
Text: 2 Kings 2:1–14
Topic(s): Transition, Loss, God’s Authority
Big Idea of the Message: When God calls us to his purposes he will empower us to fullfill them...but first we have to choose to embrace the mission.
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Apr 17, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 9 - MeaningTo The Meaningless
The Book of Luke - This nine-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 24:13–35
Topics: Resurrection, Emmaus, Scripture
Big Idea of the Message: The resurrection of Jesus brings meaning to the meaningless.
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Apr 10, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 8 - Never Too Late
The Book of Luke - This nine-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 23:32–43
Topics: Crucifixion, Grace, Faith
Big Idea of the Message: No matter what you have done, it is never too late to believe and be saved.
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Apr 3, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 7 - Seek & Save
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 19:1–10
Topics: Theft, Reconciliation, Salvation
Big Idea of the Message: God came to seek and save the lost.
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Mar 27, 2022
The Book Of Luke - Part 6 - Little Kingdoms
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 16:19–31
Topics: Values, Judgment, Kindgom
Big Idea of the Message: Who is really in charge of our lives on earth affects our life in the next world.
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Mar 20, 2022
The Booke of Luke - Part5A - Andy Keck, Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker - Andy Keck, Director of Development, Riverside Christian Schools.
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Topics: Samaritan, Leper, Gratitude
Big Idea of the Message: We are called to see and love everyone.
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Mar 20, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 5 - Boundless Love
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 17:11-19
Topics: Samaritan, Leper, Gratitude
Big Idea of the Message: We are called to see and love everyone.
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Mar 13, 2022
The Book Of Luke - Part 4 - No Extras
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
Text: Luke 8:1–3; Luke 21:1-4
Topics: Women, Uplift, Valuable
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus doesn't get credit for something He absolutely should: lifting up woman as key characters in His story, even if society does not.
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Mar 6, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 3 - Prayer & Perseverance
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
This Week: Luke 18:1-8
Topics: Prayer, Trust, Perseverance
Big Idea of the Message: Jesus embodied a life of prayer.
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Feb 27, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 2- Incarnation
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
This Week: Luke 2:1–20
Topics: Nativity, Incarnation, Christmas
Big Idea of the Message: The nativity story shows us that in Jesus we should expect the unexpected.
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Feb 20, 2022
The Book of Luke - Part 1 - Certainty
The Book of Luke - This ten-week series examines a number of unique passages in the book Luke, helping us to better understand Jesus’ work and ministry.
* We’ll learn how the Nativity teaches us to expect the unexpected with God.
* We’ll see the centrality of prayer in the life and ministry of Jesus,
* The special place for women among his followers, and the way Jesus saw and loved those society ignored or despised.
* We’ll discover the lessons found in the stories Jesus told: the prodigal son and the rich man and Lazarus.
* We’ll discover the centrality and redeeming power of the grace of God
* Finally, we will end with the glorious promise found in Jesus’s resurrection.
This Week: Luke 1:1-4
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Feb 13, 2022
This Is My Story - Perry Erb
Part of our ongoing series 'This Is My Story', a friend of Gretna's shares of God's work in his life. We hope it will encourage and inspire. Come join us for services every Sunday at 9:45 AM! http://www.gretna.life/live `Visit Our Website! www.gretnalife.com
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Feb 6, 2022
The New Exodus - Godly Success
Week 6 of 6
This six-week series looks at the complementary historical books Ezra and Nehemiah. Sometimes called “the new exodus,” the return of the Jews from exile to the promised land offers us many relevant lessons today about the nature of God and the gospel.
This Week: Nehemiah 13
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Jan 30, 2022
The New Exodus - Godly Leadership
Week 5 of 6
This six-week series looks at the complementary historical books Ezra and Nehemiah. Sometimes called “the new exodus,” the return of the Jews from exile to the promised land offers us many relevant lessons today about the nature of God and the gospel.
This Week: Ezra 7-8; Nehemiah 5
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Jan 23, 2022
The New Exodus - Opposition Will Come
Week 4 of 6
This six-week series looks at the complementary historical books Ezra and Nehemiah. Sometimes called “the new exodus,” the return of the Jews from exile to the promised land offers us many relevant lessons today about the nature of God and the gospel.
This Week: Ezra 4, Nehemiah 4,6
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Jan 16, 2022
The New Exodus - Worship & Joy
Week 3 of 6
This six-week series looks at the complementary historical books Ezra and Nehemiah. Sometimes called “the new exodus,” the return of the Jews from exile to the promised land offers us many relevant lessons today about the nature of God and the gospel.
This Week: Ezra 3, Nehemiah 9
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Jan 9, 2022
The New Exodus - Servic & Sacrifice
Week 2 of 6
This six-week series looks at the complementary historical books Ezra and Nehemiah. Sometimes called “the new exodus,” the return of the Jews from exile to the promised land offers us many relevant lessons today about the nature of God and the gospel.
This Week: Ezra 2, Nehemiah 3
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Jan 2, 2022
The New Exodus - Promises Kept
Week 1 of 6
This six-week series looks at the complementary historical books Ezra and Nehemiah. Sometimes called “the new exodus,” the return of the Jews from exile to the promised land offers us many relevant lessons today about the nature of God and the gospel.
This Week: Ezra 1, Nehemiah 1&2
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Dec 26, 2021
Looking Back, Looking Forward.
God has given his people the joyful task of actively remembering what he has done for and through us—a chance to celebrate, give thanks, and teach our children. We have been changed in the past year by God’s grace, in both challenging and joyful ways; remembering these things will empower us to move into the future.
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Dec 19, 2021
Behold, TheSavior Comes - Renewal
Week 4 of 4
Are you looking for an opportunity to start over? The arrival of Jesus signals God's desire for us to do so with Him. All we have to do is answer the door when Jesus knocks.
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Dec 12, 2021
Behold, The Savior Comes - Peace
Week 3 of 4
Jesus has many titles. One is "Prince of Peace." What does that mean and how do we find that peace in such a chaotic world?
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Dec 5, 2021
Behold, The Savior Comes - Joy
Week 2 of 4 of our 2021 Advent Series.
What's the difference between 'joy' and 'great joy'? Hint: It involves Jesus. J
Text: Luke 2:1-20
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Nov 28, 2021
Behold, The Savior Comes - Faith
This four-week Advent series celebrates the ways in which faith in Jesus Christ allows us to see and experience the world in wonderful and unique ways.
With texts from the New and Old Testaments, we’ll recognize that the gifts of faith, joy, peace, and renewal—came to us through the birth of our Savior.
This Week: Whenever we’re faced with an uncertain future, we can fully expect that Jesus will fulfill his promise of salvation and care.
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Nov 21, 2021
At The Table - Restoration
Week 3 of 3 This series explores what happens when we make our tables - the places we gather together - God's Table. This week: restoration. Text: John 21 Come join us for services every Sunday at 9:45 AM! http://www.gretna.life/live
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Nov 14, 2021
At The Table - Celebration
Week 2 of 3, Pastor Rob reminds us that God built His Table to be shared and to grow. As we move into this Holiday season, how can we share our tables with those God wants us to reach?
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Nov 7, 2021
At The Table - God‘s Provision
The first of a 4 part series encouraging us to invite God to the table when we gather with others - especially during this holiday season.
This week: God's Provision
Text: Matthew 6:25-34
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Oct 31, 2021
This Is My Story - Mark Shoe
This week, Gretna Member Mark Shoe shares his story, and God's work in it.
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Oct 24, 2021
The Sting - God Wins
The 4th and final part of the series.
After reigning for several millennia, death will ultimately and finally be defeated and will be no more!
Rev 21:1-8
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Oct 17, 2021
The Sting - Fear Beaten
This is the third in a four-part series on the realities and lies of death. This week: Death reigned from Adam onward; however, Christ came and conquered its dominion.
Primary Text: Hebrews 2:14-18 (CSB)
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Oct 10, 2021
The Sting -The Recovery
Death’s sting—sin—initiated through disobedience in the garden, continues to impact God’s creation today. God, though, didn't leave us hanging. Just as all die in Adam, all can be made alive in Christ—both now and in the future.
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Oct 3, 2021
The Sting - The Fall
Big Idea of the Series: This series follows “death” from Genesis to Revelation, recounting its beginning, its sting, its reign, and its multiple losses until its final defeat through the work of Christ on the cross. One day, the last enemy, which is death, will be destroyed and its sting neutralized removed forever!
This Week: Death enters God’s creation through Adam’s disobedience, and willful disobedience continues to bring death to unbelievers today.
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Sep 26, 2021
Salt & Light
This week, we take a look at Matthew 5:13-16, and Jesus's call for his disciples to be salt and light. It might mean more than you think.
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Sep 19, 2021
From The Heart: The Power of Authentic Faith
As challenging as life can be, it's easy to fall into 'survival mode' with our faith; but it is a thriving faith that will not only carry us through, but lift us higher than we could ever get on our own.
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Sep 12, 2021
Do The Work
The final part of our 3 week series on embracing a new life in Christ, by removing our biggest obstacle: sin. This week: Living a righteous life is easier said than done, but God gives us steps to take that will help us walk in victory.
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Sep 5, 2021
Game Over: The Winner Is...
There is an ongoing battle inside of us between good and evil. Who wins depends on which side is strongest.
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Aug 29, 2021
Game Over: Resistance Required
Game Over - Week 1
This three-week series explores the Bible’s command to die to ourselves. How does grace figure into this process of sacrifice and selflessness? How do we respond in the midst of temptation? It is only when we hit “Game Over” to our old life and embrace God’s grace that we enter into the new life secured by Jesus’s death and resurrection.
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Aug 22, 2021
This Is My Story: Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith is Director of Ministry Development for the Brethren Church. Listen in as he tells the story of God's presence in his life of transition and change over 20 years.
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Aug 15, 2021
Are We Willing: To Listen & Follow
Guest speaker Mark Burd of reviveOhio shares how he was called to make sharing the gospel one of the highest priorities in his faith...and why it should be at the top of the list for every follower of Jesus Christ.
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Aug 1, 2021
Are We Willing? - Lessons from Esther
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Jul 18, 2021
Are We Willing? - The Commission
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Jul 11, 2021
7 11 2021 - The Gospel
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Jul 4, 2021
Are We Willing? - Battle of Wills
In our relationship with God exerting our own will actually makes us our own greatest enemy. Are we willing to let God's will reign over ours by saing all things: Nevertheless, not what I will, but what you will."?
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Jun 27, 2021
On Mission: Global Partners
Scott Soden, Director of Global Partnerships for the Brethren Church, shares some of the work God is doing through His people around the world.
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Jun 20, 2021
Trust is Hard
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Jun 13, 2021
On Mission: Paul Lattimer
Paul & Michaela are the planters of Christ Core - a ministry dedicated to reaching the metal music community in Columbus, OH and beyond.
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Jun 6, 2021
On Mission: Emily Berry
Emily Berry is the Executive Director of New Path Pregnancy Resource Center. Her personal story and the work of New Path are tesitmonies to the ongoing work of God.
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May 30, 2021
Meet the LeMasters
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May 23, 2021
This Is My Story: Faith Brownlee
Faith is a member of Gretna's Youth Group. Her understanding of her journey with Jesus is worth a listen. We hope it will encourage you to move forward in your journey with Christ.
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May 16, 2021
Unlikely Disciple - A New Man
The Bible speaks about how Jesus makes us new when we accept salvation. Rob takes us through the life of Peter as he becomes that new man in Christ.
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May 9, 2021
Unlikely Disciple - More to Do
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Apr 30, 2021
Unlikely Disciple - A Louder Voice
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Apr 25, 2021
Unlikely Disciple: Open Doors
Peter denied knowing Jesus but was redeemed after his failure.
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Apr 18, 2021
Unlikely Disciple: Course Correction
Peter had highs and lows—sometimes all at once! One of those times, he confesses Jesus as the Christ and then is rebuked by Jesus because of his lack of understanding.
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Apr 11, 2021
Unlikely Disciple - God Chose Who?
Peter was an unlikely person to follow Jesus. He was rough, passionate, and ill-tempered; however, God chose him to be a leader in the church.
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Apr 4, 2021
Resurrection Sunday!!
Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances.
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Mar 21, 2021
Lent - The Light
When we repent of our sin, God does not delay providing us with the mercy and forgiveness we so desperately need.
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Mar 14, 2021
Lent - The Darkness
During this season of preparation for Easter, we need to take seriously how seriously God takes sin
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Mar 7, 2021
Lent: He Hears
In the face of our sin and problems of life, we are helpless. But God pays attention to his creation, hears our cries, and has promised through Christ to deliver us.
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Feb 28, 2021
Lent: Beyond Now
Lent is a good time to reflect on the fact that this world, in its current state, is not our home.
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Feb 21, 2021
Lent: Less Than Perfect
Every day, in some way, we fail to keep God’s law. That isn’t because God didn’t make us correctly but rather because we are part of a fallen world.
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Feb 14, 2021
Neighborhood Watch: What Matters Most
There is no doubt that Christ left this earth with one main message: tell and teach others.
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Feb 7, 2021
Neighborhood Watch: Reluctant Revolutionaries
The church in Acts had to completely revolutionize their way of thinking and widen the scope to allow “all” in their gospel message.
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Jan 31, 2021
Neighborhood Watch: More Than Me
Being neighborly means reaching beyond ourselves and into the lives of those who need help.
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Jan 24, 2021
Neighborhood Watch: From the Start
From the creation of humankind, God established a precedent for the dignity and value of all people: it is found in humanity’s unique connection to God.
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Jan 17, 2021
The MainThing: Reaction Time
If Jesus is the Main Thing, then there is an urgency to our faith.
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Jan 10, 2021
The Main Thing: Seek Righteousness
While some Christians are content with pretending to have religion, those who seek after Christ will naturally have the purest religion there is.
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Jan 3, 2021
The Main Thing: Crown the King
Seeking the kingdom of Christ and his righteousness means seeking true righteousness and making Christ the King of our lives.
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Dec 27, 2020
The Main Thing: Worry Stinks
Keeping Christ as the main thing means we should not worry about our daily needs.
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Dec 20, 2020
Advent - A Joyful Hope: Acceptance
The best part about waiting is when the waiting is over and the big event has arrived. That’s when you celebrate!
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Dec 13, 2020
Advent - A Joyful Hope: Assurance
We have an assurance of forgiveness in Jesus
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Dec 6, 2020
Advent: A Joyful Hope - Preparation
Spiritual disciplines help us spend some time in self-reflection so that we can confess sin and repent.
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Nov 29, 2020
Advent: a Joyful Hope - Anticipation
The “begats” of Matthew can be laborious to read, but it is through this repetition, ordinariness, and human brokenness that God has chosen to enter into the world through Jesus.
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Nov 22, 2020
Thanks AND Giving Week 2
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Nov 15, 2020
Thanks AND Giving Week 1
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Nov 8, 2020
This is My Story: Tracy McPherson
Tracy Shares Her Testimony of Faith and how she has been guided by God through her life.
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Nov 2, 2020
Second Chances - Grace Upon Grace
The grace of God brings salvation to everyone and gives us the ability to grow in faith and holiness.
Text: Luke 19:1-10
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Nov 2, 2020
Why Am I Here? Purpose in Urgency
What is my purpose in life? We ask it...and this series explores how God answers.
This week: Purpose in Urgency
Text: Ecc 12:9-14
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Nov 2, 2020
Why Am I Here? Purpose in Honoring God
What is my purpose in life? We ask it...and this series explores how God answers.
This Week: Purpose in Honoring God
Text: Ecc 3-5
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Oct 11, 2020
Why Am I Here? Purpose In Trust
Purpose begins with truly trusting God's wisdom over our own.
This Week: Purpose In Trust
Text: Ecc 2
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Oct 6, 2020
Why Am I Here? Purpose in Mission
Is it ALL futile? Are we just spinning our wheels, a waste of our time here on earth? Rob explains how everything comes together when God gets involved.
Text: Ecc 1:1-11
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Sep 20, 2020
Together: Asking and Offering
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Sep 13, 2020
Together: Value of Unity
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Aug 30, 2020
Together
This one-off sermon will focus on Romans 14 & 15, as Paul challenges the people of God to live in such a way that others are built up.
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Aug 23, 2020
Fresh Faith: Delight and Growth
God has sent Jesus as his messenger to reveal God’s great salvation for his people once and for all.
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Aug 16, 2020
FRESH FAITH: FAITH AND COVENANT
God loves his covenant with his people, and believers are called to reflect this
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Aug 9, 2020
Fresh Faith: Fathers and Kings
God desires for his people to express their adoration and devotion to him in the appropriate and fitting ways that he has prescribed.
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Aug 1, 2020
Fresh Faith: Love & Trust
This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. Through the words of the prophet Malachi, we learn God’s love for his people, his name, his covenant, and his messenger. These same passions are to be present in the lives of his people today.
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Jul 26, 2020
This Is My Story: Shelly Ginter
Each of us has a story, woven into the fabric of God's grander story. This week, we hope you will be blessed as one of our members shares hers.
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Jul 19, 2020
How to Study the Bible: Prayer
In the fourth and final week of our series, How to Study the Bible, Rob touches on the importance of prayer in our daily walk with Jesus in regard to how we understand the Bible.
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Jul 12, 2020
How To Study The Bible: Application
Welcome to the 3rd in our 4 part series. This week, we talk about bridging the gap between God's eternal truth, and applying it to our present lives.
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Jul 5, 2020
How To Study The Bible: Observation
The second in our series: Things to consider when studying the Bible if we want to properly OBSERVE what it is teaching.
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Jun 28, 2020
How To Study the Bible: Scripture
This is the first in a four week series intended to give us the tools & perspective to study God's word.
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Jun 21, 2020
The Quiet Game: Our Father
This week, Pastor Rob walks through Psalm 73 and the stark difference in the call God has on our lives from where we might go on our own.
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Jun 14, 2020
The Quiet Game: Turning Back
Though there are many Godly reasons why he might seem silent, there are also human reasons: like our own unresolved sins.
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Jun 7, 2020
The Quiet Game: Forsaken Too
There is something powerful about having a God that understands what feeling abandoned is like...and that desires his people not feel that way.
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May 31, 2020
The Quiet Game: Faithful Past
When it seems that the Lord is silent, remembering his past faithfulness reminds us of his ongoing care for us.
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May 24, 2020
This is My Story - Gregory Cloninger
This Sunday, Gregory shares his story of where God has led him and blessed him in his life, and where we can learn to do the same.
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May 17, 2020
The Bible Doesn't Say That about Trouble
Pastor Rob talks about trouble and how the bible doesn't say we won't face it.
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May 15, 2020
The Bible Doesn't Say That About God's Character
Rob talks about God's relationship with us being less like a transaction, and instead being a real relationship with give and take like most relationships.
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May 3, 2020
The Bible Doesn't Say That - About Judgement
Pastor Rob talks about the Bible's teachings on judgement, and why we often have an incorrect perception of what that even is.
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Apr 29, 2020
The Bible Doesn't Say That - About Money
Today Pastor Rob talks about what the bible says about finance and what we get wrong when it comes to it.
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Apr 21, 2020
The Bible Doesn't Say That - Holy Spirit
This week, we dive in to what the Word has to say about God's presence in the form of the Holy Spirit, and why it's so important that we make sure that what we read is taken into context, as we begin our new series, The Bible Doesn't Say That.
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Apr 12, 2020
Easter Sunday 4/12/2020
Every year, we celebrate the fulfillment of Scripture in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Celebrate with us as Rob gives a sermon to bolster the spirit of the believer as we celebrate Easter Sunday!
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Apr 7, 2020
The Triumphal Entry
Rob talks about the day where Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, knowing He must be crucified for the world's sins.
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Mar 29, 2020
Do Not Be Anxious
In this time of uncertainty, the reaction to be fearful is hard to fight. But the Bible speaks a lot about the nature of God's peace in the midst of turmoil. Today Rob helps us find the passages in scripture which highlight those important messages about peace.
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Mar 22, 2020
A Picture of the Church
As we continue to connect with one another through these difficult times, Pastor Rob brings us a message of hope despite the virus and everything happening around us: we are the church, and this is what it looks like.
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Mar 15, 2020
Be the Salt
In times of trouble, Jesus calls us to be the salt and light that encourages the world despite the fear. Today Pastor Rob gives us some examples of how to do that through scripture.
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Mar 8, 2020
Uncomfortable - Uncomfortable Holiness
Rob talks about how we often fall short in our pursuit of God's holiness because we prefer to be comfortable.
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Mar 1, 2020
Uncomfortable - Uncomfortable Comfort
What if we just committed to serving God's kingdom without reservation? How uncomfortable would that be for us? In today's service pastor Rob talks about how we often confuse God's comfort with our being comfortable in our daily lives
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Feb 23, 2020
Big Rocks - Pastor Lynn Mercer - Pleasing in His Sight
Pastor Lynn talks about the importance of making our words and thoughts things that please God.
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Feb 16, 2020
Big Rocks - Culture
Culture is an inescapable part of life. We live in a world of cultural influence, but what happens when the culture starts to influence our attitude towards God? Pastor Rob explores the impact that culture makes on the church and how we can combat culture to further the kingdom of God.
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Feb 11, 2020
Big Rocks - Fear or Faith
The first of three in the series, Nita Wilkinson takes on one of the biggest obstacles in walking with God - Fear.
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Feb 2, 2020
What is Brethren? - Why It Matters
Jason Barnhart talks about how what we practice in the world today matters for completing the mission. He also calls us to "count the cost" of following Jesus.
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Jan 26, 2020
What is Brethren - Where We Are
Rob talks about the practices we have currently and how they change our DNA as the people of God.
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Jan 19, 2020
What is Brethren - Where We've Been
Week 1
Prof. Dale Stoffer talks about the history and foundations of the Brethren church. How we got to this point, what we believe, and what that means for us.
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Jan 12, 2020
Baptism Sunday
Pastor Rob talks about Jesus' baptism and the importance of this act of submission to God's will.
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Jan 5, 2020
What's Next - Now What?
Pastor Rob talks about the ways that we can Get Involved as people of God.
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Dec 29, 2019
What's Next - Meet Jesus
In this series, Rob talks about what steps are necessary to spiritual growth, beginning with the basics.
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Dec 22, 2019
The Miracle of the Manger
Rob talks about the manner of Jesus' arrival in opening the way for all men to come to Him
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Dec 15, 2019
Advent - Miracle of the Method
Think about your least favorite movie; if given the chance, you'd do it better right? Well when God saw the mess we'd made of the world, he decided he's make it better by sending His Son. Rob talks about the methods that God used to bring salvation to the world.
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Dec 8, 2019
Advent - The Miracle of the Message
Pastor Rob talks about the miraculous message of salvation.
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Dec 1, 2019
Advent - The Miracle of the Moment
Pastor Rob talks about the miraculous timing of God when it comes to the arrival of Jesus.
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Nov 28, 2019
Give Thanks
Rob talks about giving thanks in both the calm and the storm.
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Nov 28, 2019
Gracefull - Grace Changes Everything
Pastor Rob talks about the nature of grace changing the way we live.
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Nov 10, 2019
GraceFULL - Grace Transforming
This week, we walk along as the Apostle Paul challenges the Galatians (and us) to surrender to Holy Spirit as he seeks to transform them (and us).
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Nov 3, 2019
GraceFULL - Grace Liberating
Pastor Rob talks about the freedom that grace gives, and how our fears can hold us back from that freedom.
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Oct 29, 2019
GraceFULL - Grace Surpassing
This week, we delve into the relationship between law & grace. Hint: One matters more than the other.
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Oct 13, 2019
Gracefull - Redeeming Grace
Pastor Rob talks about the importance of accepting god's grace for redemption, and how we sometimes rob ourselves of peace by holding on to our past sins.
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Oct 7, 2019
GraceFULL - Grace Missing
The first week of our study of Grace in Paul's letter to the Galatians. Pastor Rob reminds us how quickly a message - even one as important as the Gospel - can lose it's intended meaning.
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Sep 15, 2019
This is My Story - Tray Huntsman
Tray Huntsman shares his story of faith through trials.
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Sep 8, 2019
It's Complicated - the Reconciliation
Pastor Rob talks about how to fix our relationship with God through repentance.
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Sep 1, 2019
It's Complicated - The Apology
Sometimes we apologize because we truly regret what we did, and sometimes we apologize because we were caught. Pastor Rob talks about how our sincere apolgies to God matter.
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Aug 25, 2019
It's Complicated - The Lawsuit
Rob talks about the charges God laid against his people, and today's world, when it comes to their unfaithfulness towards him and how they were complacent in being submitted to Him.
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Aug 22, 2019
It's Complicated - The Romance
Every relationship has a beginning, but what about when the honeymoon is over
In this series Rob talks about how to avoid spiritual infidelity and promiscuity through the examples laid out for us in the book of Hosea.
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Aug 11, 2019
Unrivaled in His Capability
Pastor Rob talks about the ability of Jesus to carry the things in life we can't handle.
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Aug 4, 2019
Unrivaled as Our High Priest
Pastor Rob talks about Jesus' unrivaled qualities as a God among men when it comes to being our intercessor.
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Jul 28, 2019
Unrivaled in His Person
Pastor Rob starts a series about the unrivaled character of Jesus Christ, and how to more fully rely on Him.
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Jul 21, 2019
Greg Culp - God's Perfect Timing
Often when we get impatient waiting on God, we forget that God's sense of timing is different from ours. In todays message, Greg Culp illustrates this with a story from his life.
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Jul 14, 2019
Economic Atheist: "Brakes" Required
Sometimes, we need a break to really get the peace that God wants for us. It can be hard to stay balanced in a world that throws so many things at us. This is why God created the Sabbath.
Today Rob talks about the Sabbath and its important role in keeping us grounded in God's will and fellowship with us.
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Jul 7, 2019
Economic Atheist: The Goldfish Principle
Fun fact: goldfish grow as their environent gets larger. The problem with this biological fact being used as economic principle is that if we treat our finances the same way, we make money more important than God.
Find out how to avoid this trap of Satan as Rob talks about God's view of money.
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Jun 30, 2019
Pastor Rob's Ordination Service June 30th 2019
We celebrate the ordination of our pastor, RObert Starnes.
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Jun 16, 2019
Economic Atheist - The Cycle
Rob talks aboout our unwillingness to lose control of the financial parts of our lives and let God work in them. He also speaks on the necessity of the cycle of planting, growing and harvesting the things God gives.
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Jun 9, 2019
Why - Why Should I Change?
Pastor Rob talks about how changing is part of the Christian life. We are always changing from one day to the next, growing closer to God with every challenge.
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Jun 2, 2019
Why? - Why Church?
Rob talks about why we should be part of the church, and how important it is to be connected to the body.
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May 26, 2019
Why? - Why Jesus?
We all ask why; why should I do this, why is the sky blue, why did I lose this person? But today Rob answers the biggest WHy of all; why did Jesus have to die? Dive deep into the Word as we learn just why God worked as He did in the story of Jesus' birth, death and resurrection.
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May 12, 2019
Scandalous Mercy - Offensive Mercy
Rob talks about how God's mercy can offend us, and how our reactions should change.
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May 5, 2019
Scandalous Mercy - Severe Mercy
Rob talks about how God's mercy often shows up in the most severe circumstances.
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Apr 28, 2019
The Scandalous Mercy of God - Sudden Mercy
Rob talks about the scandalous nature of God, who is both just and merciful. We begin with the opening scene of the story of Jonah, as he refuses to obey his will.
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Apr 24, 2019
The Genius of Jesus - The Resurrection
Jesus sacrifice was the last, most complete, and leads to VICTORY, yet we sometimes act as though it isn't complete.
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Apr 14, 2019
The Genius of Jesus - The Passover
In his planning, Jesus was always a lot further ahead than mankind. Learn how his planning lead to the perfect time, the perfect place, and even the perfect person for the job.
In this sermon, on Palm Sunday, Rob talks about the genius of Jesus' planning his coming during the Passover.
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Apr 7, 2019
This is My Story - Jeremy Ryan
Jeremy Ryan share the story of God in his life and offers hope to those who might need help with forgining those who wronged them.
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Mar 31, 2019
Relatioships 101 - Conflict
The hardest part of a relationship is having conflicts and resolving them correctly. Today Rob talks about God's way of resolving conflict, through his love.
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Mar 24, 2019
Relationships 101 - Love
Pastor Rob discusses the different forms of Greek love and their places in the Christian life of a believer.
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Mar 17, 2019
Relationships 101 - Sex
Sex is one of those things that Christians avoid talking about. The thing is, God has quite a bit to say on the subject. Lets be brave enough
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Mar 10, 2019
Relationships 101 - Kindness
This is the second in our 4 part series on developing healthy, impactful relationships. Kindness, in a Biblical sense, is much more than just being nice - it is one of our greatest opportunities to reflect the beauty of God to our world.
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Mar 6, 2019
Relationships 101 - Communication
The first in our 5 part relationships series, we take a look at James' advice for communicating with other another in ways that are focused on building each other up.
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