Making the Most of the Mystery; To Be or Not to Be Ephesians Series #12

Have you ever wished that God would give you some insight into what lies ahead in life? Maybe just a clue about our relationships, or our job future, or even our health? Wouldn't it be awesome to know what was going to happen tomorrow or the next ...

Why Finding a Family Fits; To Be or no To Be Ephesians series #11

Have you ever felt like you did not belong? Like you did not fit in? Ever walked into a room and everyone stopped talking? All of us have been on the outside looking in at one time or another but the Apostle Paul explains that for God's children t...

The Unity of Peace and the Peace of Unity; "To Be or not To Be" Ephesians Series #10

We all have walls in our lives; barriers that we create to either keep people out, or to help keep parts of us in. We build them in our marriages and our relationship, we build them at work and in our community; we even build them at church! The B...

When Your Best is not Good Enough "To Be or Not to Be" series from Ephesians #9

Have you ever tried your best at something and it was still not good enough? Maybe at a job or in a relationship or trying to make a life change? You give it everything you have and yet you still feel inadequate? The good news is that the first st...

From Mess to Masterpiece; To Be or Not to Be Ephesians Series # 8

What is the best "before and after" picture that you have ever seen? Was it a weight loss miracle? A makeup makeover? What about a house that someone flipped or a car that was completely overhauled? We love to hear and see "before and after" pictu...

A Power Providing Prayer for the Church; To Be or Not to Be Series #7

This message from our Harvest Day service tackles the issue of what happened to the Church at Ephesus from the time of Paul's prayer in Chapter one to the conclusions we hear about in Revelation 2. How did they go from redeemed Saints, exploring t...

The Ultimate Down Payment; To Be or Not to Be, series from Ephesians #6

What does it really mean to be a "child of God"? Should it make a difference in how I live? worship? interact with others? As a child of God, a "joint -heir" with Jesus, and a part of the family; does that mean I get an inheritance? We have heard...

The Never Ending Power of Redemption; To Be or Not to Be, Series from Ephesians #5

We sing songs and hymns about being "redeemed", we read about it in scripture, and sometimes a Pastor or teacher may throw it out there; but what does it really mean? It is not a common word we use today so for many Christians the real meaning is ...

How to Be to the Glory of His Grace; To Be or Not to Be series from Ephesians #4

There are video clips flooding the internet of a prominent Pastor's wife proclaiming to the church, "We don't come to worship for God - we do it for ourselves - we do it to make us happy and God's greatest desire is for our happiness". Through all...

To Be to the Glory of His Grace; "To Be or Not to Be" Ephesians series #3

When did God decide to send Jesus as a sacrifice for the sins of man and a means for man's salvation? Why did he do it? Was it so we could go to heaven? be forgiven? have a relationship with Him? The answers to these questions take us into the dee...

"Every Blessing" To Be or Not to Be series on Ephesians # 2

The Apostle Paul starts this wonderful letter by reminding Christ followers that not only are they a "totally new creation" but also that they have been given the most incredible blessings available. You don't have to wait for them, your don't hav...

"Saints" Introduction to new series from Ephesians "To Be or Not To Be"

What do you call those that identify themselves as a follower of Jesus Christ? What do you call yourself? "Christian" "Christ Follower" "Sinner saved by Grace" ? Does it really matter? The Apostle Paul thought so and rightly identified the faithf...

The Unfaithful Bride

What does a healthy looking church look like? What makes it effective? Jesus gives us some hints when he visits the temple and has a run-in with the religious leaders and over turns some tables. Is he still in the table turning business? Join us a...

Put Me In, Coach; How the church is like a championship sports team

Church bashing is all the rage - everyone wants to "follow Jesus" just not be a part of the "church". The only problem with that is, following Jesus MAKES you a part of the church - you don't have a choice. The church is the means by which Jesus c...

We Surrender Some - Commitment vs. Surrender

Many church leaders would say that one of the greatest problems they face in the church today is the lack of commitment from the members and those involved. Everyone likes to sign up to help, or shows up for the planning rally or even come to the ...

The Reports of its death are Greatly Exaggerated; Matthew 16:13-20

All you seem to hear about today is how much trouble the church is in. Denominations are shrinking, baptisms down, church attendance slacking off, losing a generation; everyone has an opinion. Online blogs, magazine articles, even whole sermons re...

Dissecting the Heart of a Servant; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

What makes a true servant serve? If it is not for the recognition or the fame, if it is not because they feel guilty or convicted or that they are somehow trying to pay God back; then what is it? Jesus tells us in Matthew 20 that the greatest in h...

Does the Body need Exercise?

What does a "healthy church" look like? How do you know it is healthy, and how did it get that way? Doctors will encourage us that the quickest way to better health is through exercise - but what about the church? How does it "exercise"? Join us a...

When Awesome becomes Ordinary ; Matthew 18:1-4

Can a Christian have a "spiritual" mid-life crisis? Is it possible for our faith, walk and worship to become routine? Have you ever found yourself going through the motions spiritually or felt like you were in a rut? All of us from time to time, r...

Let it Go; Sermon based on lessons from the movie Frozen

It has become a worldwide blockbuster, making over a billion dollars before ever being released on video. It has spawned countless number one musical hits; earned an Academy Award for it's signature song "Let it Go" and has been the "go to" soundt...

Mamma Tried - Mother's Day Message from 2014

Everday Advice from the Found Faithful; Final sermon in the Found Faithful series #16

Wouldn't it be great if the heroes of faith from the Bible could speak to us and give us some practical advice for living a faith filled life. What do you think they would say? How did they do it? While we don't have actual words of advice from ma...

Faith Building on Faith; Found Faithful Series #15

Most of us can think of someone from our past whose influence on our lives has been significant. A coach, a teacher, an older teenager, a relative, someone from church, a co-worker. Someone who took the time to encourage, believe and speak into yo...

Faith Comes out of the Shadows; Easter 2014 Found Faithful #14

Who were the two men that took Jesus off the cross and buried him? Why them? Where were the disciples? What motivated these two Pharisees, members of the Sanhedrin, the very council that condemned him to death, to risk everything to make sure Jesu...

A Life Defined by Faith; Found Faithful Series #13

Are deathbed coversions real? If so; why are we so bothered by it? Could it be we misunderstand grace? Could it be we misunderstand what really saves us? Find the answers in Jesus' last conversation on the Cross. Palm Sunday from Luke 23:38-43