Understanding the process of spiritual growth is not sufficient for actually growing in Christ. We need the power of the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead to change us from the inside out.

The Sin Within

Sep 14th, 2018

Sometimes it is painful to confront the reality of the sin in our lives. But our sin does not get the last word. Through the Spirit and the spiritual disciplines, we can intentionally grow in intimacy in with Jesus.

Faithfulness

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It's nice to be nice, but it's godly to be kind. As we explore what the New Testament teaches about kindness, we will be challenged to consider the kindness that God has shown us and how we can show that kindness to others.

Patience

Jul 12th, 2018

Patience does not come easily for many of us living in the Silicon Valley, where lives tend to be geared towards efficiency and dominated by stress. By looking at positive and negative examples of patience in the Bible, we can learn to grow in

Peace

Jun 28th, 2018

Peace is notoriously hard to find. And yet we know that God created us to experience peace on a number of planes: peace with ourselves, peace with others, and peace with God. This message will explore the obstacles that prevent us from finding

Joy

Jun 21st, 2018

What is the difference between joy and happiness? Sometimes they feel like the same thing, but life teaches us that they are not. Happiness can be stolen from us in an instant, but joy can be maintained in -- and even sustained by -- times of t

Love

Jun 14th, 2018

Love is the first and most foundational of the Fruit of the Spirit. We must understand -- and begin to embody -- this fruit before moving on to the rest. First Corinthians 13 provides a beautiful and robust description of love that shapes our u

Walk by the Spirit: An Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit

Jun 7th, 2018

The Fruit of the Spirit is sometimes thought of as a list of character-formation goals for Christians. This is not far from the truth, but it is certainly not the whole truth. To truly understand this list, we must read it in it's context withi

When God is Forgotten

May 11th, 2018

When an individual, a household, and a tribe forget the Lord, their stories end in emptiness and bondage. Could our emptiness and bondage be caused by the same problem? Perhaps. But we have a Savior who offers us a solution.

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In the days of the judges, the people of Israel struggled with rebellion, apathy, and doubt. Sometimes we struggle with the same things. How does God respond? Not like we might expect...

Playing for Keeps

Apr 6th, 2018

The story of Jephthah is the tragic story of a man who tries to manipulate God for his own personal benefit. Do we ever try to do the same?

The Stuff Tragedies are Made Of

Mar 15th, 2018

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Going for Glory

Mar 9th, 2018

Sometimes we feel like God is lucky to have us. In reality, God doesn't even need us, but he chooses to use us so that we can give glory to him.

Starting Weak

Feb 23rd, 2018

Our weakness can cause us to doubt both ourselves and God. But a powerful encounter with God can give us the courage to be used by him.

Faith Versus Fear

Feb 16th, 2018

Many people experience fear as we seek to follow after Jesus? How will we respond to that fear? As God's children, we have the privilege of crying out to our Father and the confidence that he will answer in marvelous ways.

An Unlikely Hero

Feb 9th, 2018

God used Ehud, the left-handed judge, to deliver his people in a way that no one expected. But we shouldn't be surprised, because God often delivers his people in unexpected ways by the hands of unlikely heroes.

Ruth's Story is Our Story

Feb 1st, 2018

From tragedy to triumph. Ruth's story should serve as an encouragement and reminder that our God is a God of redemption.

Where You Go I Go

Jan 25th, 2018

"In the days when the judges ruled," a family experiences loss. Their very different responses challenge us to examine how we respond to tragedy.

God's Delivering Hand

Jan 18th, 2018

When the people of Israel cried out to God for help, he raised up a deliverer named Othniel. God has responded to our cries for help by raising up another deliverer. His name is Jesus.

The Downward Spiral

Jan 12th, 2018

Left to ourselves, our lives tend to spiral out of control and away from God. But through Jesus, we have been given a way to break the spiral and experience God's blessing.

How Did I Get Here?

Jan 5th, 2018

The path away from God often follows a predictable pattern of decline. Be understanding this pattern, we can stop the decline before it ends in disaster.