February 03, 2019
Sermon Series: Making Sense out of Life
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses a poem and a problem in Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. This week’s conversation revolves around the highs and lows of life and how we can often only see one piece of the larger puzzle. We learn lessons about gaining perspective, trusting God, and enjoying his good gifts through the highs and lows.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion begins our winter series from Ecclesiastes called Making Sense Out of Life. This week, we look at four unsettling truths: meaning, monotony, novelty, and memory. These four things can help us live with joy. Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Ecclesiastes 5:19
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion encourages us to do life together. The author of Ecclesiastes writes about the danger of traveling alone. His message: travel together. We see how Jesus picks up this message and instructs his followers to love one another. The love one another theme is echoed numerous times throughout the New Testament. Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 John 13:34
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses the ultimate meaning. The author of Ecclesiastes attempts to find ultimate meaning through three pursuits: pleasure, wisdom, and work. We see that these three pursuits do not lead to meaning, but instead are God’s good gifts meant to be enjoyed. We can only find ultimate meaning in the life Jesus offers. Ecclesiastes 2 Ecclesiastes 2:17-24 John 10:10
Student Ministries Pastor Aaron Buer shares three pursuits that lead to a good name according to the author of Ecclesiastes. In this conversation from Ecclesiastes 7:1-10, we see that living backward, listening wisely, and finishing faithfully result in a good name. A good name matters not only for personal success and happiness but also because our character should point people to Jesus. Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 Colossians 3:17 2 Corinthians 5:20
Pastor Aaron Buer wraps up the series on Ecclesiastes. The author of Ecclesiastes encourages the reader to enjoy life and live without worry. The only way we can do this is by understanding God’s role in our lives. In Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14 we see three important roles: Creator, Shepherd and Judge. In the New Testament (Matthew 1:21), we see a fourth important role, Savior. When we live in light of these four roles, we are able to live without anxiety because we trust in God. Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14 Matthew 1:21
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Pastor Jeff Manion begins our new sermon series, The Parables, by exploring the stories Jesus used to reveal deep spiritual truth. We see how Jesus used everyday images—torn garments and old wineskins—to show that his kingdom is something entirely new, not a patch on an old way of life. We discover that Jesus consistently defied expectations and called people to follow him rather than simply add him to their existing plans. This message challenges us to examine whether we've been trying to fit Jesus into our lives or truly surrender our lives to him. Following Jesus is about being transformed from the inside out.
Life can leave us feeling exposed and uncertain—but we don’t stand alone. In Armor of God , we’ll discover how to stand firm in the victory Jesus has already won, clothed in His strength and protected by His armor. “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” In the midst of fear and vulnerability, we find hope, confidence, and unshakable faith in Him.
Pastor Aaron Buer teaches on persevering through life's challenges by keeping our focus on Jesus. We learn how Christ equips us to endure suffering and overcome the obstacles that hinder our faith journey. This series reminds us that God reveals himself in surprising ways and invites everyone into his family through the new life Jesus offers. We discover that faith isn't meant to be lived alone but as a community running together toward Christ.
Guest Pastor Dan Lian shares a powerful message examining Jesus's teaching on worry in Matthew 6:25-33. We discover how worry has become common in our daily experience and how Jesus diagnoses the root causes of our worries. Through Jesus's imagery of birds and flowers, we see God's faithful provision and care for his children as a good Father. We're challenged to remember that we are seen and cared for by God and trust in his abundance. The message invites us to experience the freedom God intends as we seek his kingdom first and discover that worship and worry cannot coexist.
Join us for "You Asked for It," a sermon series built around real questions from our church—questions about God, faith, and the Bible that impact everyday life. Whether you've been following Jesus for years or are just curious about faith, we'll explore practical answers to help you navigate what you're wrestling with.
Every day, we face unseen battles—forces that work against our peace, purpose and faith. In Enemies of the Soul, we’ll uncover the invisible threats that pull us away from God and discover how to stand firm in the truth that sets us free. During this series, you can dive into bonus content on our Beyond The Weekend Podcast : [btn] Listen on Spotify [/btn] [btn] Listen on Apple [/btn] [btn] Watch Bonus Content [/btn]
Pastor Brad Holmes explores how God meets us in our darkest moments through David's honest prayer of lament in Psalm 142. We discover the transformative power of bringing our complaints directly to God while holding onto trust in his faithfulness. Through David's example, we learn a three-part framework for honest conversation with God: complaint, asking, and trust. This message challenges us to bring our raw emotions to God, knowing he invites us to express ourselves honestly while anchoring our hope in his unchanging character.
It's election season. As Jesus followers, we are called to engage politics through the lens of our faith and to pursue unity with each other. What does unity look like when convictions clash? Join us as Pastor Aaron and author and speaker John Dickson explore biblical unity and our calling to engage in this cultural moment.
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The stories Jesus told and what they mean for your life today . Why did Jesus teach in stories? Because the deepest truths about God are often found in the ordinary moments of life. In the parables, Jesus takes everyday things, a lost sheep, a dinner party, a farmer planting seeds and uses them to show us what God is really like and what it means to follow him. This summer, we’re spending seven weeks in the parables from Luke’s gospel. Whether you’ve heard these stories a hundred times or this is your first time, you’re invited to come and hear them fresh. June 27/28–August 8/9
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