https://fcnorfolk.org firstChristian Church {Norfolk, NE} tech@fcnorfolk.org firstChristian Church {Norfolk, NE} The Sunday Messages from firstChristian church in Norfolk, NE. The Sunday Messages from firstChristian church in Norfolk, NE. en © 2026 firstChristian no Tim DeFor | October 16, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>When it seems harder than ever to live in truth, how can we share the encouragement we all need? It is simple, but it ain't easy.</p> <p>When it seems harder than ever to live in truth, how can we share the encouragement we all need? It is simple, but it ain't easy.</p> When it seems harder than ever to live in truth, how can we share the encouragement we all need? It is simple, but it ain't easy.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1727 1 9827fcd3ef9b0a6ff9d6a7049ea5e4db no Tim DeFor | October 9, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Do you ever get more than you bargained for, in a good way? Could it be that faithfulness to the truth of Jesus has even more benefits than we first expected? John seems to think so.</p> <p>Do you ever get more than you bargained for, in a good way? Could it be that faithfulness to the truth of Jesus has even more benefits than we first expected? John seems to think so.</p> Do you ever get more than you bargained for, in a good way? Could it be that faithfulness to the truth of Jesus has even more benefits than we first expected? John seems to think so.

]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1758 2 794d5e045bff06f6e1d64f4e52547bfa no Randall Coffin | October 2, 2022 Randall Coffin <p>In Christ, you are called an OVERCOMER. A person is not able to be an overcomer without something to overcome.</p> <p>In Christ, you are called an OVERCOMER. A person is not able to be an overcomer without something to overcome.</p> In Christ, you are called an OVERCOMER. A person is not able to be an overcomer without something to overcome.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1789 3 b48afe0a3642fb36fbb5d60f9368fb8b no Randall Coffin | September 25, 2022 Randall Coffin <p>So much of identity, the way that we think about it in our culture, tends to change. If you base your identity on your looks, your net worth, or your influence, you could find yourself in trouble. Because at any moment, you could experience a change that wreaks havoc on your life. Living in this fragile state plagues us with anxiety. God wants something better for your life. It all starts with Jesus.</p> <p>So much of identity, the way that we think about it in our culture, tends to change. If you base your identity on your looks, your net worth, or your influence, you could find yourself in trouble. Because at any moment, you could experience a change that wreaks havoc on your life. Living in this fragile state plagues us with anxiety. God wants something better for your life. It all starts with Jesus.</p> So much of identity, the way that we think about it in our culture, tends to change. If you base your identity on your looks, your net worth, or your influence, you could find yourself in trouble. Because at any moment, you could experience a change that wreaks havoc on your life. Living in this fragile state plagues us with anxiety. God wants something better for your life. It all starts with Jesus.

]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2040 4 7ecd4c9ad86e0b8b1e67a7dff8e8d607 no Tim DeFor | September18, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Do you look like your dad? If you are a child of God, you will. Your life will increasingly reflect God. But what does it look like to live as God’s children? It is simple, but it ain’t easy.</p> <p>Do you look like your dad? If you are a child of God, you will. Your life will increasingly reflect God. But what does it look like to live as God’s children? It is simple, but it ain’t easy.</p> Do you look like your dad? If you are a child of God, you will. Your life will increasingly reflect God. But what does it look like to live as God’s children? It is simple, but it ain’t easy.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1883 5 454d2ebbddab1b46893c3ce5859b5e44 no Tim DeFor | September 11, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Do you ever feel anxious in God's presence? You don't have to. You can have confidence that you belong if you remember three important truths.</p> <p>Do you ever feel anxious in God's presence? You don't have to. You can have confidence that you belong if you remember three important truths.</p> Do you ever feel anxious in God's presence? You don't have to. You can have confidence that you belong if you remember three important truths.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1742 6 5023bac513ea4c66e068c7a080efb303 no Randall Coffin | Sep. 4, 2022 Randall Coffin <p>If you had to identify yourselves using only a couple words, what would you say? Most people identify themselves by their occupation or a challenging situation that they faced or a passion or a hobby. These descriptions would help others to know who you are, what you are interested in, and how you spend some of your time. What if your identity was built around being a CHILD OF GOD?</p> <p>If you had to identify yourselves using only a couple words, what would you say? Most people identify themselves by their occupation or a challenging situation that they faced or a passion or a hobby. These descriptions would help others to know who you are, what you are interested in, and how you spend some of your time. What if your identity was built around being a CHILD OF GOD?</p> If you had to identify yourselves using only a couple words, what would you say? Most people identify themselves by their occupation or a challenging situation that they faced or a passion or a hobby. These descriptions would help others to know who you are, what you are interested in, and how you spend some of your time. What if your identity was built around being a CHILD OF GOD?

]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2296 7 d7d9f12d16d2da7dc59bb382f1a95468 no Tim DeFor | August 28, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>How can Christians protect themselves from false teachers? Use what God has given.</p> <p>How can Christians protect themselves from false teachers? Use what God has given.</p> How can Christians protect themselves from false teachers? Use what God has given.

]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1620 8 e59fce9ea407723f49e8b935a92cedfe no Tim DeFor | August 21, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>With all the shame, loneliness and temptations, the world can be hostile place for a healthy relationship with God. So how can we win, not just today, but for eternity? It starts with remembering.</p> <p>With all the shame, loneliness and temptations, the world can be hostile place for a healthy relationship with God. So how can we win, not just today, but for eternity? It starts with remembering.</p> With all the shame, loneliness and temptations, the world can be hostile place for a healthy relationship with God. So how can we win, not just today, but for eternity? It starts with remembering.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1696 9 dfc18f276d5146b877e5e47f394c47a4 no Tim DeFor | August 14, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Do you know Jesus or just about Jesus? How can you tell? This week we look at three signs that reveal the truth.</p> <p>Do you know Jesus or just about Jesus? How can you tell? This week we look at three signs that reveal the truth.</p> Do you know Jesus or just about Jesus? How can you tell? This week we look at three signs that reveal the truth.

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1611 10 01a202eac4d54d47004fed36ecc28f50 no Tim DeFor | August 7, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>The creator God of the universe wants you to have deep connections with him and his family. It is a gift, but it ain’t cheap. It comes at a price.</p> <p>The creator God of the universe wants you to have deep connections with him and his family. It is a gift, but it ain’t cheap. It comes at a price.</p> The creator God of the universe wants you to have deep connections with him and his family. It is a gift, but it ain’t cheap. It comes at a price.

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1670 11 9200eb3eae19e3b2764a6421eb4ccd39 no Kiah Jackson | July 24, 2022 Kiah Jackson <p>With so many needs right around us why should we financially support those serving in places we will never be able to serve? There's more to it than just meeting a need.</p> <p>With so many needs right around us why should we financially support those serving in places we will never be able to serve? There's more to it than just meeting a need.</p> With so many needs right around us why should we financially support those serving in places we will never be able to serve? There's more to it than just meeting a need.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1416 12 add475f72532e115ee59f41f5e6832fd no Tim DeFor | July 17, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>It isn't a surprise that family members fight. And in the family of God, we know that when there is disunity between members, there is a lot more at stake. But how can we encourage brothers and sisters in Christ to reconcile? The answer may surprise you.</p> <p>It isn't a surprise that family members fight. And in the family of God, we know that when there is disunity between members, there is a lot more at stake. But how can we encourage brothers and sisters in Christ to reconcile? The answer may surprise you.</p> It isn't a surprise that family members fight. And in the family of God, we know that when there is disunity between members, there is a lot more at stake. But how can we encourage brothers and sisters in Christ to reconcile? The answer may surprise you.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1792 13 361eebd5d6c14f1d3f7c691af44c7e5d no Marshal Hardy | July 10, 2022 Marshal Hardy <p>Staying strong in your faith is vital. In turbulent times standing firm in your faith is even more difficult. When our faith is under great pressure, we need ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time, and will stand into eternity.</p> <p>Staying strong in your faith is vital. In turbulent times standing firm in your faith is even more difficult. When our faith is under great pressure, we need ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time, and will stand into eternity.</p> Staying strong in your faith is vital. In turbulent times standing firm in your faith is even more difficult. When our faith is under great pressure, we need ancient wisdom that has stood the test of time, and will stand into eternity.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1612 14 8ea757c2570c21203c2abf14fe03e500 no Tim DeFor | July 3, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>The path of spiritual freedom is full of dangerous detours, and one is particularly deadly. But, if you are to experience the true freedom found in Christ, you will need to do more than avoid the ditch.</p> <p>The path of spiritual freedom is full of dangerous detours, and one is particularly deadly. But, if you are to experience the true freedom found in Christ, you will need to do more than avoid the ditch.</p> The path of spiritual freedom is full of dangerous detours, and one is particularly deadly. But, if you are to experience the true freedom found in Christ, you will need to do more than avoid the ditch.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1767 15 74995b41907c90b7451d86e5f251e5e1 no Tim DeFor | June 26, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>How can Christians support Kingdom efforts? Do local churches have a responsibility to help struggling churches? The Apostle Paul may have given us a model worth imitating.</p> <p>How can Christians support Kingdom efforts? Do local churches have a responsibility to help struggling churches? The Apostle Paul may have given us a model worth imitating.</p> How can Christians support Kingdom efforts? Do local churches have a responsibility to help struggling churches? The Apostle Paul may have given us a model worth imitating.

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1836 16 1c73c2a5ffd80d5b817ff6619cdcbedd no Tim DeFor | June 19, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>How can a church filled with diverse people with diverse opinions and diverse interests work together to bring honor to Christ? It isn't easy, but it is what living worthy of Jesus leads to, if we cooperate.</p> <p>How can a church filled with diverse people with diverse opinions and diverse interests work together to bring honor to Christ? It isn't easy, but it is what living worthy of Jesus leads to, if we cooperate.</p> How can a church filled with diverse people with diverse opinions and diverse interests work together to bring honor to Christ? It isn't easy, but it is what living worthy of Jesus leads to, if we cooperate.

]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1854 17 fd7ce53c376f2fd01bbf692f10769782 no Tim DeFor | June 12, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Can anything good come from persecution? Can trouble from others because of living out your faith accomplish anything? The answer may surprise you.</p> <p>Can anything good come from persecution? Can trouble from others because of living out your faith accomplish anything? The answer may surprise you.</p> Can anything good come from persecution? Can trouble from others because of living out your faith accomplish anything? The answer may surprise you.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2002 18 7f64ba52fefd335050d609518546b112 no June 5, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>“Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” That is the standard disclaimer for everything from stock investments to weight loss programs. But is that true for the church? Can we be assured of future results? If so, how?</p> <p>“Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” That is the standard disclaimer for everything from stock investments to weight loss programs. But is that true for the church? Can we be assured of future results? If so, how?</p> “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” That is the standard disclaimer for everything from stock investments to weight loss programs. But is that true for the church? Can we be assured of future results? If so, how?

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1751 19 993fdffecfd204d6f34c123e2ccdb868 no Tim DeFor | May 22, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Little choices in your thoughts, words, and habits are all keys to unlocking big change in your life. Knowing this doesn't make it magically happen. There is a master key that unlocks the power of all other little choices and it is available to those willing to take hold of it.</p> <p>Little choices in your thoughts, words, and habits are all keys to unlocking big change in your life. Knowing this doesn't make it magically happen. There is a master key that unlocks the power of all other little choices and it is available to those willing to take hold of it.</p> Little choices in your thoughts, words, and habits are all keys to unlocking big change in your life. Knowing this doesn't make it magically happen. There is a master key that unlocks the power of all other little choices and it is available to those willing to take hold of it.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1677 20 99eabd7a0572aa1cc1b84bc418f6c5e1 no Marshal Hardy | May 15, 2022 Marshal Hardy <p>Little choices in the way we live our everyday lives can bring big changes, if we are deliberate in making the choices we know we need to make. The question is how do we create successful habits.</p> <p>Little choices in the way we live our everyday lives can bring big changes, if we are deliberate in making the choices we know we need to make. The question is how do we create successful habits.</p> Little choices in the way we live our everyday lives can bring big changes, if we are deliberate in making the choices we know we need to make. The question is how do we create successful habits.

]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1882 21 0c6835d14a80d20fc70a5801155c442f no Tim DeFor | May 8, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>What if you could change your whole world by changing your words? You can! Little choices in your words can bring big change, and not just for you, but for everyone around you.</p> <p>What if you could change your whole world by changing your words? You can! Little choices in your words can bring big change, and not just for you, but for everyone around you.</p> What if you could change your whole world by changing your words? You can! Little choices in your words can bring big change, and not just for you, but for everyone around you.

]]> Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1688 22 c6c280b6ed8bb4f04b130e6205b6d634 no Tim DeFor | May 1, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>“Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” The ripples caused by how we think and what we choose to think about can well up in a refreshing life or a devastating tsunami. Choose wisely!</p> <p>“Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” The ripples caused by how we think and what we choose to think about can well up in a refreshing life or a devastating tsunami. Choose wisely!</p> “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.” The ripples caused by how we think and what we choose to think about can well up in a refreshing life or a devastating tsunami. Choose wisely!

]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1728 23 7361d23e8e3612359e869c4ced529403 no Tim DeFor | April 24, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Do you ever think you should be more like Jesus than you are? How do we best cooperate with God in making progress toward perfection? When it comes to thoughts, words, and actions, God teaches us that little choices lead to big change.</p> <p>Do you ever think you should be more like Jesus than you are? How do we best cooperate with God in making progress toward perfection? When it comes to thoughts, words, and actions, God teaches us that little choices lead to big change.</p> Do you ever think you should be more like Jesus than you are? How do we best cooperate with God in making progress toward perfection? When it comes to thoughts, words, and actions, God teaches us that little choices lead to big change.

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1679 24 6deece2c2ab8af599320eb879e9dbb33 no Tim DeFor | April 14, 2022 Tim DeFor Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3431 25 c999ff1b9c8c4881acabac56afa6913d no Tim DeFor | April 17, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Easter is God's greatest interruption. When God raised Jesus from the dead, all history was changed forever. But what about today? Does God still interrupt the course of life? If so, so why does it matter and what does it mean for your future?</p> <p>Easter is God's greatest interruption. When God raised Jesus from the dead, all history was changed forever. But what about today? Does God still interrupt the course of life? If so, so why does it matter and what does it mean for your future?</p> Easter is God's greatest interruption. When God raised Jesus from the dead, all history was changed forever. But what about today? Does God still interrupt the course of life? If so, so why does it matter and what does it mean for your future?

]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1862 26 5edd84ada977bea619d057a317b1c7d2 no Randall Coffin | April 10, 2022 Randall Coffin <p>At Easter, people all over the world will pause to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Do you ever wonder if the story is real? And what if the thing keeping you from believing is not a lack of evidence, but you?</p> <p>At Easter, people all over the world will pause to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Do you ever wonder if the story is real? And what if the thing keeping you from believing is not a lack of evidence, but you?</p> At Easter, people all over the world will pause to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Do you ever wonder if the story is real? And what if the thing keeping you from believing is not a lack of evidence, but you?

]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2042 27 4ee13b80eb4209c1f3dd4e8a91c4b52a no Tim DeFor | April 3, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>A church is a Gospel formed gathering of God's people. As God draws more people to himself, that same Gospel calls a church to go miles beyond polite. The Gospel of Jesus is about creating a radically accepting family.</p> <p>A church is a Gospel formed gathering of God's people. As God draws more people to himself, that same Gospel calls a church to go miles beyond polite. The Gospel of Jesus is about creating a radically accepting family.</p> A church is a Gospel formed gathering of God's people. As God draws more people to himself, that same Gospel calls a church to go miles beyond polite. The Gospel of Jesus is about creating a radically accepting family.

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1696 28 1bae12701d508bcfe1895127c4b8eaf5 no Tim DeFor | March 27, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Good news is meant to be given. Is there a wrong way to give good news? Yes. But don't let that stop you. Instead, get ready and go for it!</p> <p>Good news is meant to be given. Is there a wrong way to give good news? Yes. But don't let that stop you. Instead, get ready and go for it!</p> Good news is meant to be given. Is there a wrong way to give good news? Yes. But don't let that stop you. Instead, get ready and go for it!

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1874 29 efb60609db941cc1799357bd70b58a27 no Tim DeFor | March 20, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Is the Good News for you? Whether it is your first time hearing it or your favorite story, the Gospel expects you to respond. But, how do you?</p> <p>Is the Good News for you? Whether it is your first time hearing it or your favorite story, the Gospel expects you to respond. But, how do you?</p> Is the Good News for you? Whether it is your first time hearing it or your favorite story, the Gospel expects you to respond. But, how do you?

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1686 30 88cc9d52d75bcdbc164a5b430917593f no Tim DeFor | March 13, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>You've heard of the Gospel. Gospel music, Gospel truth, the four Gospels. But what is the Gospel? Is it a story? Is it a belief? Is it a ticket into heaven? Well, yes. But it is so much more!</p> <p>You've heard of the Gospel. Gospel music, Gospel truth, the four Gospels. But what is the Gospel? Is it a story? Is it a belief? Is it a ticket into heaven? Well, yes. But it is so much more!</p> You've heard of the Gospel. Gospel music, Gospel truth, the four Gospels. But what is the Gospel? Is it a story? Is it a belief? Is it a ticket into heaven? Well, yes. But it is so much more!

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1825 31 8ca6cba9a42485b894f893f62957352e no Tim DeFor | March 6, 2022 Tim DeFor Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1700 32 10109edcd365ea2b6bbf677aa923d3f3 no Randall Coffin | February 27, 2022 Randall Coffin Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2368 33 67f5524ceb60592d7aa2ab8a38d7a181 no Tim DeFor | February 20, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>Relationships develop with dialogue. Your relationship with God is no different. But how do you talk with God? We can start by learning from Jesus.</p> <p>Relationships develop with dialogue. Your relationship with God is no different. But how do you talk with God? We can start by learning from Jesus.</p> Relationships develop with dialogue. Your relationship with God is no different. But how do you talk with God? We can start by learning from Jesus.

]]> Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2095 34 2dd2e59b739d30b90ab2a34c3bb455d8 no Tim DeFor | February 13, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>How do you know God? Like any relationship, it doesn't happen in a moment, but over time. With God, it starts with him, with his speaking to you. So, what do we do? We hear.</p> <p>How do you know God? Like any relationship, it doesn't happen in a moment, but over time. With God, it starts with him, with his speaking to you. So, what do we do? We hear.</p> How do you know God? Like any relationship, it doesn't happen in a moment, but over time. With God, it starts with him, with his speaking to you. So, what do we do? We hear.

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2048 35 27e73751b2e05363f88d8512c2b5d63d no Tim DeFor | February 6, 2022 Tim DeFor Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2106 36 e1659e017c9342ff360ec47ab54d8a83 no Tim DeFor | January 30, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>What does it mean to be a member? It goes beyond perks and privileges to shared commitment. It takes more than you think, but there is nothing that can compare to the returns from belonging.</p> <p>What does it mean to be a member? It goes beyond perks and privileges to shared commitment. It takes more than you think, but there is nothing that can compare to the returns from belonging.</p> What does it mean to be a member? It goes beyond perks and privileges to shared commitment. It takes more than you think, but there is nothing that can compare to the returns from belonging.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1644 37 b82e8ba9e196a2f6645f861b59b5aa7a no Randall Coffin | January 23, 2022 Randall Coffin Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2106 38 dcd091f7c15f06a57079bee730750259 no Tim DeFor | January 16, 2022 Tim DeFor Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1738 39 f89b67fceed5c45310e04c19d40a97bc no Tim DeFor | January 9, 2022 Tim DeFor Sun, 09 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1623 40 9b2c29a914909c655b227e817fb99eb7 no Tim DeFor | December 26, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Some promises are worth the wait. Joseph, Mary, Simeon and Anna learned this first hand, and they responded in ways worthy of a God who saves.</p> <p>Some promises are worth the wait. Joseph, Mary, Simeon and Anna learned this first hand, and they responded in ways worthy of a God who saves.</p> Some promises are worth the wait. Joseph, Mary, Simeon and Anna learned this first hand, and they responded in ways worthy of a God who saves.

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1694 41 21b2248d264374a71801085559dd16e9 no Randall Coffin | December 19, 2021 Randall Coffin <p>Enjoy Mary's story as we realize that no cause of the weariness of the world will ever be able to overcome God's power and faithfulness in our lives.</p> <p>Enjoy Mary's story as we realize that no cause of the weariness of the world will ever be able to overcome God's power and faithfulness in our lives.</p> Enjoy Mary's story as we realize that no cause of the weariness of the world will ever be able to overcome God's power and faithfulness in our lives.

]]> Sun, 19 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1887 42 2dcc97b7d94d893298ffa3e0ae96ce0b no Tim DeFor Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1776 43 b7e51a33c3edd253adc25af12d0d9bab no Tim DeFor | January 2, 2022 Tim DeFor <p>As followers of Jesus, we are to become like Jesus. How are we supposed to do that? As we consider how Jesus himself grew, would it be worth following his example?</p> <p>As followers of Jesus, we are to become like Jesus. How are we supposed to do that? As we consider how Jesus himself grew, would it be worth following his example?</p> As followers of Jesus, we are to become like Jesus. How are we supposed to do that? As we consider how Jesus himself grew, would it be worth following his example?

]]> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1751 44 e1c45cf652f66114675990d1cf3f6619 no Tim DeFor <p>With so many voices promising hope to the weary world, how can you be sure who to trust? Is Jesus any different? Like Luke, you will find the reports about Jesus and the hope he promises are worth investigating.</p> <p>With so many voices promising hope to the weary world, how can you be sure who to trust? Is Jesus any different? Like Luke, you will find the reports about Jesus and the hope he promises are worth investigating.</p> With so many voices promising hope to the weary world, how can you be sure who to trust? Is Jesus any different? Like Luke, you will find the reports about Jesus and the hope he promises are worth investigating.

]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1553 45 a26f474a53aa58e185509f220ff1abc4 no Marshal Hardy | November 28, 2021 Marshal Hardy <p>We are waiting for the return of Jesus. Are you just keeping busy or are you busy being obedient?</p> <p>We are waiting for the return of Jesus. Are you just keeping busy or are you busy being obedient?</p> We are waiting for the return of Jesus. Are you just keeping busy or are you busy being obedient?

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1995 46 9d46949550c3a67534216d383d90a9f0 no Tim DeFor | November 21, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Do you want to be praised and rewarded when Jesus returns? Jesus expects his followers to manage what we have in order to be eager and not dread his return.</p> <p>Do you want to be praised and rewarded when Jesus returns? Jesus expects his followers to manage what we have in order to be eager and not dread his return.</p> Do you want to be praised and rewarded when Jesus returns? Jesus expects his followers to manage what we have in order to be eager and not dread his return.

]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1696 47 015d0b506ee4b89f919c889ad18247bc no Tim DeFor | November 14, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Will you be welcomed into the banquet at Jesus' return? Jesus gives a harsh warning and a heartfelt encouragement about being prepared or missing out on the greatest party of all time.</p> <p>Will you be welcomed into the banquet at Jesus' return? Jesus gives a harsh warning and a heartfelt encouragement about being prepared or missing out on the greatest party of all time.</p> Will you be welcomed into the banquet at Jesus' return? Jesus gives a harsh warning and a heartfelt encouragement about being prepared or missing out on the greatest party of all time.

]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1625 48 91eea7ab8f3f9d11203e341c5fb303c6 no Ready or Not Tim DeFor <p>Join us as we begin a series looking at some of the last parables of Jesus in Matthew.</p> <p>Join us as we begin a series looking at some of the last parables of Jesus in Matthew.</p> Join us as we begin a series looking at some of the last parables of Jesus in Matthew.

]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1720 49 15934ac660e8d9862f92c6a77ecf2806 no Family Sunday Randall Coffin <p>What if God has designed you for a purpose? What if God has gifted you to play a part in His Kingdom? What would it look like for you to live in light of that?</p> <p>What if God has designed you for a purpose? What if God has gifted you to play a part in His Kingdom? What would it look like for you to live in light of that?</p> What if God has designed you for a purpose? What if God has gifted you to play a part in His Kingdom? What would it look like for you to live in light of that?

]]> Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1562 50 5304297c1f0777b1bef0cceb215cd9fd no Tim DeFor | October 24th, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>If the Apostle Peter were to write a letter to you today, what would he say? Would he encourage the suffering, confront the sinning, contradict the selfish or challenge the saved? Perhaps all of the above.</p> <p>If the Apostle Peter were to write a letter to you today, what would he say? Would he encourage the suffering, confront the sinning, contradict the selfish or challenge the saved? Perhaps all of the above.</p> If the Apostle Peter were to write a letter to you today, what would he say? Would he encourage the suffering, confront the sinning, contradict the selfish or challenge the saved? Perhaps all of the above.

]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1906 51 e67485241cbbb1810254b2c168b87d8f no Tim DeFor | October 17, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>It's been nearly 2,000 years since Jesus said he was coming back. How do we know he can he be trusted to return? If so, how should we live in response?</p> <p>It's been nearly 2,000 years since Jesus said he was coming back. How do we know he can he be trusted to return? If so, how should we live in response?</p> It's been nearly 2,000 years since Jesus said he was coming back. How do we know he can he be trusted to return? If so, how should we live in response?

]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1680 52 bbc586369cb5ab532b46656de54eb22b no Tim DeFor | October 10, 2021 <p>With all the competing voices, do you ever wonder who to listen to? How do you know if someone is a false teacher or speaking God's truth? Good News! It can be challenging but not impossible.</p> <p>With all the competing voices, do you ever wonder who to listen to? How do you know if someone is a false teacher or speaking God's truth? Good News! It can be challenging but not impossible.</p> With all the competing voices, do you ever wonder who to listen to? How do you know if someone is a false teacher or speaking God's truth? Good News! It can be challenging but not impossible.

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2110 53 16ae83c10dca67ea9430a51b25b9de0e no 10.03.21 | Tim DeFor Tim DeFor <p>In challenging times, truth matters more than ever. Peter knows this. As he prepares to die, he gives people he loves solid footholds in order to stay grounded. After nearly 2,000 years, these time-tested footings are still holding strong, and they can for you too.</p> <p>In challenging times, truth matters more than ever. Peter knows this. As he prepares to die, he gives people he loves solid footholds in order to stay grounded. After nearly 2,000 years, these time-tested footings are still holding strong, and they can for you too.</p> In challenging times, truth matters more than ever. Peter knows this. As he prepares to die, he gives people he loves solid footholds in order to stay grounded. After nearly 2,000 years, these time-tested footings are still holding strong, and they can for you too.

]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1599 54 04ca5526ec1a9de0a1e53016909344a7 no Randall Coffin | September 26, 2021 Randall Coffin <p>How do you grow in your faith? Conveniently enough it looks a lot like growing in emotional maturity.</p> <p>How do you grow in your faith? Conveniently enough it looks a lot like growing in emotional maturity.</p> How do you grow in your faith? Conveniently enough it looks a lot like growing in emotional maturity.

]]> Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1968 55 84c442df7043e584438d26e95f0d014b no Tim DeFor | September 19, 2021 <p>God is more generous than you think. But do you ever feel His gifts are difficult to receive? Find out how can you get the gifts of God?</p> <p>God is more generous than you think. But do you ever feel His gifts are difficult to receive? Find out how can you get the gifts of God?</p> God is more generous than you think. But do you ever feel His gifts are difficult to receive? Find out how can you get the gifts of God?

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1667 56 dedcbe812fe48e0382e596948d201487 no Tim DeFor | September 12, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>1 Peter 5:8-14</p> <p>1 Peter 5:8-14</p> 1 Peter 5:8-14

]]> Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1721 57 b615418f87fbb60897993ae55b7c91c5 no Tim DeFor | September 5, 2021 <p>Would God entrust his family to you? If you had to pick someone, what qualities would God want you to look for? Hint: His leaders should look a lot like him.</p> <p>Would God entrust his family to you? If you had to pick someone, what qualities would God want you to look for? Hint: His leaders should look a lot like him.</p> Would God entrust his family to you? If you had to pick someone, what qualities would God want you to look for? Hint: His leaders should look a lot like him.

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1700 58 723af286c85364ce8544547c015188a1 no Tim DeFor | August 29, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Is the way with Jesus a leisurely stroll or a painful climb? Hint: You might not like the answer, but the promised destination is amazing.</p> <p>Is the way with Jesus a leisurely stroll or a painful climb? Hint: You might not like the answer, but the promised destination is amazing.</p> Is the way with Jesus a leisurely stroll or a painful climb? Hint: You might not like the answer, but the promised destination is amazing.

]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1693 59 a3ef2c9e05e209ad9edc35264597caae no Tim DeFor | August 22, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Do you want to live a surprising and extraordinary life? The journey has its price. But losing what you leave behind and gaining the life God offers will be worth every single minute.</p> <p>Do you want to live a surprising and extraordinary life? The journey has its price. But losing what you leave behind and gaining the life God offers will be worth every single minute.</p> Do you want to live a surprising and extraordinary life? The journey has its price. But losing what you leave behind and gaining the life God offers will be worth every single minute.

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1762 60 ff7e7caf95817ee20e68e094fb08db84 no Tim DeFor | 8.15.2021 Tim DeFor <p>How do Christians deal with mean people? Follow Jesus’ example and don’t fight fair.</p> <p>How do Christians deal with mean people? Follow Jesus’ example and don’t fight fair.</p> How do Christians deal with mean people? Follow Jesus’ example and don’t fight fair.

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1898 61 1ab97224004db94f0143e522678c44a2 no Dr. Jeff Miller | August 8, 2021 Dr. Jeff Miller <p>How do we respond when we find ourselves under the authority of one who is misusing it? Join us as we listen to what Peter encouraged the early church to do in just such a situation.</p> <p>How do we respond when we find ourselves under the authority of one who is misusing it? Join us as we listen to what Peter encouraged the early church to do in just such a situation.</p> How do we respond when we find ourselves under the authority of one who is misusing it? Join us as we listen to what Peter encouraged the early church to do in just such a situation.

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1973 62 5eff268bca1002d11d0fbd0fccf07eda no Randall Coffin | August 1, 2021 Randall Coffin <p>In a world that seems to oppose Christianity, how are we to respond. Peter gives us some clear (but not easy) instructions.</p> <p>In a world that seems to oppose Christianity, how are we to respond. Peter gives us some clear (but not easy) instructions.</p> In a world that seems to oppose Christianity, how are we to respond. Peter gives us some clear (but not easy) instructions.

]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1709 63 49bc05b345c983f2cfcb8e7b8c1121be no Tim DeFor | July 25, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Rejected? Then you are in good company. God has a habit of choosing rejects. Could that be great news for you?</p> <p>Rejected? Then you are in good company. God has a habit of choosing rejects. Could that be great news for you?</p> Rejected? Then you are in good company. God has a habit of choosing rejects. Could that be great news for you?

]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1659 64 e59652ef78ad7db3193b43787c14dace no Tim DeFor | July 18, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Is there hope of holiness in an unholy world? In a world ravaged by evil, how does one fight for holiness? Are Christians losing the battle by fighting on the wrong front?</p> <p>Is there hope of holiness in an unholy world? In a world ravaged by evil, how does one fight for holiness? Are Christians losing the battle by fighting on the wrong front?</p> Is there hope of holiness in an unholy world? In a world ravaged by evil, how does one fight for holiness? Are Christians losing the battle by fighting on the wrong front?

]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1684 65 578b478bee8961b9be0f4e18b9cbd5fc no Tim DeFor | July 11, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Are hope and suffering mutually exclusive in life? When things are hard, do you ever wonder if you are doing this following Jesus thing wrong? Does it seem hard to remain hopeful? It doesn't have to be that way.</p> <p>Are hope and suffering mutually exclusive in life? When things are hard, do you ever wonder if you are doing this following Jesus thing wrong? Does it seem hard to remain hopeful? It doesn't have to be that way.</p> Are hope and suffering mutually exclusive in life? When things are hard, do you ever wonder if you are doing this following Jesus thing wrong? Does it seem hard to remain hopeful? It doesn't have to be that way.

]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1741 66 19fcb496e6a1df7644d54b99fea3c628 no <p>Join us for a discussion of the history, context, and meaning of a well-known, and often used/misused passage of scripture, to help us better understand the marriage and family dynamic set out by Paul.</p> <p>Join us for a discussion of the history, context, and meaning of a well-known, and often used/misused passage of scripture, to help us better understand the marriage and family dynamic set out by Paul.</p> Join us for a discussion of the history, context, and meaning of a well-known, and often used/misused passage of scripture, to help us better understand the marriage and family dynamic set out by Paul.

]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 6519 67 3991699c33355f4a0ef3f2a47306508f no Karl Halverson | July 4, 2021 Karl Halverson <p>Many people witnessed Christ's sacrifice on that Good Friday, but not all had the same response. The question is "Who are you on the road of the cross?"<br><br>Guest speaker Karl Halverson from Literature and Teaching Ministries helps each of us answer that question?</p> <p>Many people witnessed Christ's sacrifice on that Good Friday, but not all had the same response. The question is "Who are you on the road of the cross?"<br><br>Guest speaker Karl Halverson from Literature and Teaching Ministries helps each of us answer that question?</p> Many people witnessed Christ's sacrifice on that Good Friday, but not all had the same response. The question is "Who are you on the road of the cross?"

Guest speaker Karl Halverson from Literature and Teaching Ministries helps each of us answer that question?

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1616 68 081388aa9ee2cfd42633210871129388 no Tim DeFor | June 27, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Isn't Jesus a New Testament guy? What does he have to do with the Old Covenant? More than you think.</p> <p>Isn't Jesus a New Testament guy? What does he have to do with the Old Covenant? More than you think.</p> Isn't Jesus a New Testament guy? What does he have to do with the Old Covenant? More than you think.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1949 69 ea6b28a38b0f30861883da827ef418ae no Tim DeFor | June 20, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help?</p> <p>God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help?</p> God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help?

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1672 70 943c45e6f2aaaa4911ac4cd80a43434d no Tim DeFor | June 13, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help?</p> <p>God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help?</p> God doesn't just welcome you into his family, he engages you in the family business. But for what purpose does he do this? Why not do it without our help?

]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1683 71 6bc1a1cc5449540f2662de2c6c8c57b7 no Tim DeFor | June 06, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>What is a Covenant? What does it tell me about God? What does it have to do with my relationship with God and others?</p> <p>What is a Covenant? What does it tell me about God? What does it have to do with my relationship with God and others?</p> What is a Covenant? What does it tell me about God? What does it have to do with my relationship with God and others?

]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1929 72 32932090c2ab1ad737421c4867f954a6 no Tim DeFor | May 30, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Everyone influences future generations through their lives today. How can you live so that your impact outlasts your memory? There are two ways. Choose wisely.</p> <p>Everyone influences future generations through their lives today. How can you live so that your impact outlasts your memory? There are two ways. Choose wisely.</p> Everyone influences future generations through their lives today. How can you live so that your impact outlasts your memory? There are two ways. Choose wisely.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1641 73 e9ae233474ceefbf79cc00b295906fb4 no Jim Hardy | May 23, 2021 Jim Hardy <p>The great commission wasn't given to the church, it was given to you. The question is, how do we live it out?</p> <p>The great commission wasn't given to the church, it was given to you. The question is, how do we live it out?</p> The great commission wasn't given to the church, it was given to you. The question is, how do we live it out?

]]> Sun, 23 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1864 74 fec6e00c5faf12a37e4fde67fe7cbad7 no Marshal Hardy | May 16, 2021 Marshal Hardy <p>Some expectations of the church in preparing kingdom workers.</p> <p>Some expectations of the church in preparing kingdom workers.</p> Some expectations of the church in preparing kingdom workers.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1627 75 3a6b91487b264c5fc94c0e3c4171d4fd no Tim Defor | May 09, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Are you a faucet or a drain? Are you life giving or life draining? How do you know? It starts with looking at the life-giver himself, and then walking the path and marking the way for others.</p> <p>Are you a faucet or a drain? Are you life giving or life draining? How do you know? It starts with looking at the life-giver himself, and then walking the path and marking the way for others.</p> Are you a faucet or a drain? Are you life giving or life draining? How do you know? It starts with looking at the life-giver himself, and then walking the path and marking the way for others.

]]> Sun, 09 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1629 76 0db118bce4bcd8cbb61954a7593109fe no Tim Defor | May 02, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Three years ago firstChristian embarked on a journey to Change Your World. None of us could have predicted what was in store, yet God's faithfulness and a focus on the vision brought great progress and set us up for incredible possibilities ahead.</p> <p>Three years ago firstChristian embarked on a journey to Change Your World. None of us could have predicted what was in store, yet God's faithfulness and a focus on the vision brought great progress and set us up for incredible possibilities ahead.</p> Three years ago firstChristian embarked on a journey to Change Your World. None of us could have predicted what was in store, yet God's faithfulness and a focus on the vision brought great progress and set us up for incredible possibilities ahead.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1602 77 07e92c41b867c7b283a0293b236bd32d no Tim Defor | April 25, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) tell us about the life of Jesus, but John had something much bigger in mind for his readers. If you read John without getting it, you've learned some history. If you do get it, you'll be changed for ever.</p> <p>The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) tell us about the life of Jesus, but John had something much bigger in mind for his readers. If you read John without getting it, you've learned some history. If you do get it, you'll be changed for ever.</p> The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) tell us about the life of Jesus, but John had something much bigger in mind for his readers. If you read John without getting it, you've learned some history. If you do get it, you'll be changed for ever.

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1561 78 750a9ce6627c5abc2c0271bac0309b3f no Tim Defor | April 18, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Is failure inevitable? Is it game over? Jesus’ response to Peter’s failure shows what turns failure into faithfulness to the extreme.</p> <p>Is failure inevitable? Is it game over? Jesus’ response to Peter’s failure shows what turns failure into faithfulness to the extreme.</p> Is failure inevitable? Is it game over? Jesus’ response to Peter’s failure shows what turns failure into faithfulness to the extreme.

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1579 79 097b44d4254ede648e87cecae5e15fe3 no Tim Defor | April 11, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>When life is up in the air, what do you do? Peter said, "When in doubt, go fishing," and in the process learned a valuable lesson from Jesus.</p> <p>When life is up in the air, what do you do? Peter said, "When in doubt, go fishing," and in the process learned a valuable lesson from Jesus.</p> When life is up in the air, what do you do? Peter said, "When in doubt, go fishing," and in the process learned a valuable lesson from Jesus.

]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1746 80 cff62c8e793dab248d07d3b914bc333b no Randall Coffin | March 28, 2021 Randall Coffin <p>Passion has evolved over the history of time. Passion today does not share the same definition as its origin.</p> <p>Passion has evolved over the history of time. Passion today does not share the same definition as its origin.</p> Passion has evolved over the history of time. Passion today does not share the same definition as its origin.

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1733 81 3ae4ee704fc749d0e1646f1e94260330 no Tim Defor | March 21, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>What barriers hinder you from steadfastly living with Jesus as king of your life? Seeing Jesus' example in the face of deadly opposition can strengthen you for the challenge and put him back on the throne.</p> <p>What barriers hinder you from steadfastly living with Jesus as king of your life? Seeing Jesus' example in the face of deadly opposition can strengthen you for the challenge and put him back on the throne.</p> What barriers hinder you from steadfastly living with Jesus as king of your life? Seeing Jesus' example in the face of deadly opposition can strengthen you for the challenge and put him back on the throne.

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1719 82 51b2c989c009ddf10e9e80940fc665a1 no Randall Coffin | March 14, 2021 Randall Coffin <p>Those who have failed miserably are often the first to demonstrate a passion for God's forgiveness and restoration. See how this plays out in Peter's life and can play out in your life as well.</p> <p>Those who have failed miserably are often the first to demonstrate a passion for God's forgiveness and restoration. See how this plays out in Peter's life and can play out in your life as well.</p> Those who have failed miserably are often the first to demonstrate a passion for God's forgiveness and restoration. See how this plays out in Peter's life and can play out in your life as well.

]]> Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1399 83 d097a438572e35aba1c4178960c5012f no Tim DeFor | March 7, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>What are the seeds and the fruit of your passion? Is your passion fruit rotten or is your passion fruit source from Jesus?</p> <p>What are the seeds and the fruit of your passion? Is your passion fruit rotten or is your passion fruit source from Jesus?</p> What are the seeds and the fruit of your passion? Is your passion fruit rotten or is your passion fruit source from Jesus?

]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1849 84 041a2062af521972d10747afac53c808 no Tim Defor | April 4, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Why is the resurrection of Jesus transforming for some and trivial to others? The encounters his followers have with the risen Jesus reveal the potentially life changing answers. Are you ready to encounter him?</p> <p>Why is the resurrection of Jesus transforming for some and trivial to others? The encounters his followers have with the risen Jesus reveal the potentially life changing answers. Are you ready to encounter him?</p> Why is the resurrection of Jesus transforming for some and trivial to others? The encounters his followers have with the risen Jesus reveal the potentially life changing answers. Are you ready to encounter him?

]]> Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1706 85 a55e63d2c75c77aa24526ce2c8fe4c89 no Tim DeFor <p>An evening of worship and communion reflecting on the love the Jesus showed through His life and ministry.</p> <p>An evening of worship and communion reflecting on the love the Jesus showed through His life and ministry.</p> An evening of worship and communion reflecting on the love the Jesus showed through His life and ministry.

]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3572 86 143217100e6fd5c5071063755cc24d70 no Marshal Hardy | February 28, 2021 Marshal Hardy <p>Dry seasons can lead to drought in life.</p> <p>Dry seasons can lead to drought in life.</p> Dry seasons can lead to drought in life.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1511 87 7fd53f72e73dce75e939561911b21f75 no Tim DeFor | February 21, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>As followers of Jesus, perhaps nothing is as central to expressing our faith as worship. But what if you were doing it all wrong? There is hope. Jesus taught both the uninformed and the expert the kind of worshiper God desires.</p> <p>As followers of Jesus, perhaps nothing is as central to expressing our faith as worship. But what if you were doing it all wrong? There is hope. Jesus taught both the uninformed and the expert the kind of worshiper God desires.</p> As followers of Jesus, perhaps nothing is as central to expressing our faith as worship. But what if you were doing it all wrong? There is hope. Jesus taught both the uninformed and the expert the kind of worshiper God desires.

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1611 88 3f9c80d39a36f3da7fa82d356a4a834f no Tim DeFor | February 14, 2021 Tim DeFor Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1670 89 31d29dd95e5bfc90e977fc40b207616d no Tim DeFor | February 7, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Would your giving change if it were publicized? This week we explore a story of two people who gave publicly, which gift Jesus praised, and why.</p> <p>Would your giving change if it were publicized? This week we explore a story of two people who gave publicly, which gift Jesus praised, and why.</p> Would your giving change if it were publicized? This week we explore a story of two people who gave publicly, which gift Jesus praised, and why.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1745 90 8ac65b2561ab163f2f4acaab1122b3c6 no Tim DeFor | January 31, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>How do followers of Jesus serve in a way that promises a fulfilling life of purpose? Find out how it starts and ends with Jesus.</p> <p>How do followers of Jesus serve in a way that promises a fulfilling life of purpose? Find out how it starts and ends with Jesus.</p> How do followers of Jesus serve in a way that promises a fulfilling life of purpose? Find out how it starts and ends with Jesus.

]]> Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1798 91 97f5e11dc956bcfffdc1a469ba39828d no Tim DeFor | January 24, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>What if a largely ignored spiritual practice that Jesus taught had the greatest potential for real, lasting life change? What if it were a catalyst for every other spiritual growth practice? What if it were painful, yet produces amazing fruit, would you be willing to do it?</p> <p>What if a largely ignored spiritual practice that Jesus taught had the greatest potential for real, lasting life change? What if it were a catalyst for every other spiritual growth practice? What if it were painful, yet produces amazing fruit, would you be willing to do it?</p> What if a largely ignored spiritual practice that Jesus taught had the greatest potential for real, lasting life change? What if it were a catalyst for every other spiritual growth practice? What if it were painful, yet produces amazing fruit, would you be willing to do it?

]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1722 92 ef6ef856bf6df1ef7eb0a666ba817871 no Randall Coffin | January 17, 2021 Randall Coffin <p>Align your life with His, as you seek out God's truths through His word, through scripture, and the bible. Fulfill the calling He has for your life and get excited because He’s not done; greater things are to come!</p> <p>Align your life with His, as you seek out God's truths through His word, through scripture, and the bible. Fulfill the calling He has for your life and get excited because He’s not done; greater things are to come!</p> Align your life with His, as you seek out God's truths through His word, through scripture, and the bible. Fulfill the calling He has for your life and get excited because He’s not done; greater things are to come!

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1803 93 329f32d6567964305658eb253c5860e4 no Tim DeFor | January 10, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>If you could ask Jesus to teach you one thing, what would it be? His closest disciples picked prayer. Jesus taught them how to pray, but in doing so, showed us that how we pray isn't the most important thing. What is? Listen in to find out.</p> <p>If you could ask Jesus to teach you one thing, what would it be? His closest disciples picked prayer. Jesus taught them how to pray, but in doing so, showed us that how we pray isn't the most important thing. What is? Listen in to find out.</p> If you could ask Jesus to teach you one thing, what would it be? His closest disciples picked prayer. Jesus taught them how to pray, but in doing so, showed us that how we pray isn't the most important thing. What is? Listen in to find out.

]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1826 94 fdf70622d5ca12ca7c726e092c472c6f no Tim DeFor | January 3, 2021 Tim DeFor <p>Was 2020 a good year? Will 2021 be a success? The measure of good and success for a follower of Jesus may not be what you think. This week, we begin a journey of discovery as followers of Jesus who ask "Lord, teach me."</p> <p>Was 2020 a good year? Will 2021 be a success? The measure of good and success for a follower of Jesus may not be what you think. This week, we begin a journey of discovery as followers of Jesus who ask "Lord, teach me."</p> Was 2020 a good year? Will 2021 be a success? The measure of good and success for a follower of Jesus may not be what you think. This week, we begin a journey of discovery as followers of Jesus who ask "Lord, teach me."

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1642 95 6a5e77a3967a027d6bec588dccd8bdbc no Kiah Jackson <p>Do you think taking steps toward Jesus is like a tight rope artist or a toddler learning to walk? We follow Peter as he takes steps toward Jesus and see what it looks like.</p> <p>Do you think taking steps toward Jesus is like a tight rope artist or a toddler learning to walk? We follow Peter as he takes steps toward Jesus and see what it looks like.</p> Do you think taking steps toward Jesus is like a tight rope artist or a toddler learning to walk? We follow Peter as he takes steps toward Jesus and see what it looks like.

]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1594 96 694cfa6d9eb75942010ceae6ff4c49a5 no Jesus in the middle of... Tim DeFor <p>In the midst of our current craziness and chaos, God enters into the middle of it, just as He did that first Christmas, through Jesus. The question is what does that mean for you today?</p> <p>In the midst of our current craziness and chaos, God enters into the middle of it, just as He did that first Christmas, through Jesus. The question is what does that mean for you today?</p> In the midst of our current craziness and chaos, God enters into the middle of it, just as He did that first Christmas, through Jesus. The question is what does that mean for you today?

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3600 97 a286b982d8e94de19b679c1bb25ab7e7 no Tim DeFor <p>In the midst of such trying times, hope seems in short supply, but God promises different.</p> <p>In the midst of such trying times, hope seems in short supply, but God promises different.</p> In the midst of such trying times, hope seems in short supply, but God promises different.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1798 98 eb44862863e7bb298b5d7d82ffec3050 no Tim DeFor | December 6, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Christmas reminds us that in the middle of the hateful messiness of life, Jesus came to give a gift like no other person could. How do you unwrap this gift? This week we learn from someone with first hand experience.</p> <p>Christmas reminds us that in the middle of the hateful messiness of life, Jesus came to give a gift like no other person could. How do you unwrap this gift? This week we learn from someone with first hand experience.</p> Christmas reminds us that in the middle of the hateful messiness of life, Jesus came to give a gift like no other person could. How do you unwrap this gift? This week we learn from someone with first hand experience.

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1475 99 d7c82e8a7e6134343898657e6b427a0d no Randall Coffin Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1602 100 65e78ed0abb6128ad09e878bacec2098 no Tim DeFor | December 20, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Christmas reminds us that in the middle of chaos and turmoil, Jesus came to offer the gift of peace like no other person can. How can you experience the gift of peace? This week we learn from an ancient prophet and someone who was offered this desperately needed gift.</p> <p>Christmas reminds us that in the middle of chaos and turmoil, Jesus came to offer the gift of peace like no other person can. How can you experience the gift of peace? This week we learn from an ancient prophet and someone who was offered this desperately needed gift.</p> Christmas reminds us that in the middle of chaos and turmoil, Jesus came to offer the gift of peace like no other person can. How can you experience the gift of peace? This week we learn from an ancient prophet and someone who was offered this desperately needed gift.

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1635 101 d77b520c5174e0c373def934afbd3471 no Tim DeFor | November 22, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>We know it in our God, being thankful is good for us. The question, is how do we practice gratefulness in the midst of trial.</p> <p>We know it in our God, being thankful is good for us. The question, is how do we practice gratefulness in the midst of trial.</p> We know it in our God, being thankful is good for us. The question, is how do we practice gratefulness in the midst of trial.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1725 102 51c841194b26e54e67921daa6f394d32 no Tim DeFor | November 15, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>What does God want for my life? Continual prayer. What does it look like? Would I want it? Can I do it? What difference would it make?</p> <p>What does God want for my life? Continual prayer. What does it look like? Would I want it? Can I do it? What difference would it make?</p> What does God want for my life? Continual prayer. What does it look like? Would I want it? Can I do it? What difference would it make?

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1701 103 16429c47294a7a063ae925849628d648 no Tim DeFor | November 8, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>What does God want for my life? Three impossible commands give us more direction than you might think.</p> <p>What does God want for my life? Three impossible commands give us more direction than you might think.</p> What does God want for my life? Three impossible commands give us more direction than you might think.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1575 104 b865ac07d125b1631546025ed783789c no Tim DeFor | November 1, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>If you had a message worth sharing, who in your life is worth sharing it with? What would it be worth to you to share it? Paul gives us a look into his answers to these questions.</p> <p>If you had a message worth sharing, who in your life is worth sharing it with? What would it be worth to you to share it? Paul gives us a look into his answers to these questions.</p> If you had a message worth sharing, who in your life is worth sharing it with? What would it be worth to you to share it? Paul gives us a look into his answers to these questions.

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1520 105 8fa8393ef84e5fa1fd8ce3596982a4ee no Tim DeFor | October 25, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Have you felt there is more to the battle to follow Jesus than meets the eye? That there is more working against you than your selfishness and a sin-stained culture? There is. Satan is real and he wants to take you down. What can you do to stand strong against his schemes? This week, Tim shares how to win supernatural battles.</p> <p>Have you felt there is more to the battle to follow Jesus than meets the eye? That there is more working against you than your selfishness and a sin-stained culture? There is. Satan is real and he wants to take you down. What can you do to stand strong against his schemes? This week, Tim shares how to win supernatural battles.</p> Have you felt there is more to the battle to follow Jesus than meets the eye? That there is more working against you than your selfishness and a sin-stained culture? There is. Satan is real and he wants to take you down. What can you do to stand strong against his schemes? This week, Tim shares how to win supernatural battles.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1691 106 7bad96a552b008bbec540641e4909b07 no Randall Coffin | October 18, 2020 Randall Coffin <p>Survey says that 67% of Americans are unhappy at work, 81% of employees quit their jobs because of an unhealthy relationship with a manager. Paul gives clear direction on following the right boss.</p> <p>Survey says that 67% of Americans are unhappy at work, 81% of employees quit their jobs because of an unhealthy relationship with a manager. Paul gives clear direction on following the right boss.</p> Survey says that 67% of Americans are unhappy at work, 81% of employees quit their jobs because of an unhealthy relationship with a manager. Paul gives clear direction on following the right boss.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1706 107 77e81edff418604ca620eb9f65527960 no Marshal Hardy | October 11, 2020 Marshal Hardy <p>Biblical expectations for children and parents.</p> <p>Biblical expectations for children and parents.</p> Biblical expectations for children and parents.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1617 108 73a6be0294c0b38917a5e034e09ae243 no Tim DeFor | October 4, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Is "submit" a four letter word or is it another word for love? The answer depends on how it is used and who is using it.</p> <p>Is "submit" a four letter word or is it another word for love? The answer depends on how it is used and who is using it.</p> Is "submit" a four letter word or is it another word for love? The answer depends on how it is used and who is using it.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1669 109 7a5e4f924f77f47a47eca15bfc9fe764 no Tim DeFor | September 27, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>What can a 2,000 year old letter teach modern men about being a good husband? More than you might think.</p> <p>What can a 2,000 year old letter teach modern men about being a good husband? More than you might think.</p> What can a 2,000 year old letter teach modern men about being a good husband? More than you might think.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1685 110 7106ac4a60ef66817b200eae892c27b7 no Tim DeFor | September 20, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Do we make figuring out God's will for our life too complex and too restrictive? Could it be that it is meant to be fairly simple and truly freeing?</p> <p>Do we make figuring out God's will for our life too complex and too restrictive? Could it be that it is meant to be fairly simple and truly freeing?</p> Do we make figuring out God's will for our life too complex and too restrictive? Could it be that it is meant to be fairly simple and truly freeing?

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1655 111 ac1dc31ea01cc67b23218c11f76a8d1c no Tim DeFor | September 13, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>You are loved. Live like it.</p> <p>You are loved. Live like it.</p> You are loved. Live like it.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1687 112 a7e4085a633ea8b83c25c17fb3724b04 no Tim DeFor | September 6, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>It's not just about adding Jesus into our lives, it's about living life differently.</p> <p>It's not just about adding Jesus into our lives, it's about living life differently.</p> It's not just about adding Jesus into our lives, it's about living life differently.

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1658 113 1b1d8120d177cc5d48a12564cab450aa no Randall Coffin | August 30th, 2020 Randall Coffin <p>Jesus promises us new life, but what does that mean, and what does it mean for us to live in that new life.</p> <p>Jesus promises us new life, but what does that mean, and what does it mean for us to live in that new life.</p> Jesus promises us new life, but what does that mean, and what does it mean for us to live in that new life.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1653 114 f4f8f086c83a40af88f09c9e7195ce60 no Tim DeFor | August 23, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Immaturity is expected in some; it's dangerous in others. As part of God's family, how do we walk toward maturity?</p> <p>Immaturity is expected in some; it's dangerous in others. As part of God's family, how do we walk toward maturity?</p> Immaturity is expected in some; it's dangerous in others. As part of God's family, how do we walk toward maturity?

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1669 115 64cb336963e7bb26116f346ae822e97b no Tim DeFor | August 16, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>Jesus gives each of us supernatural abilities! And it may not surprise you that with great power comes great responsibility.</p> <p>Jesus gives each of us supernatural abilities! And it may not surprise you that with great power comes great responsibility.</p> Jesus gives each of us supernatural abilities! And it may not surprise you that with great power comes great responsibility.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1711 116 583114ac891bee3d1d39d8e0b754e09c no Tim DeFor & Jerome Wilson | August 9, 2020 Jerome Wilson, Tim DeFor <p>Racial and cultural tension is high today. How should the church respond? Pastor Jerome Wilson joins Lead Minister Tim DeFor for a discussion about unity in diversity, culture, and the Kingdom.</p> <p>Racial and cultural tension is high today. How should the church respond? Pastor Jerome Wilson joins Lead Minister Tim DeFor for a discussion about unity in diversity, culture, and the Kingdom.</p> Racial and cultural tension is high today. How should the church respond? Pastor Jerome Wilson joins Lead Minister Tim DeFor for a discussion about unity in diversity, culture, and the Kingdom.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2023 117 4067deb4cdd8f2fb1c53f673a6167b40 no Tim DeFor | August 2, 2020 <p>Paul calls us to walk worthy of the incredibly gracious gift God has given. But where do we start? It may surprise you that it doesn't start with how we live, but who we are.</p> <p>Paul calls us to walk worthy of the incredibly gracious gift God has given. But where do we start? It may surprise you that it doesn't start with how we live, but who we are.</p> Paul calls us to walk worthy of the incredibly gracious gift God has given. But where do we start? It may surprise you that it doesn't start with how we live, but who we are.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1687 118 4e56cfa5d45241c15d5ba7f4d6844f2c no Tim DeFor <p>God promise us to bring peace to all creation, including us. The question is what does that look like within each one of us.</p> <p>God promise us to bring peace to all creation, including us. The question is what does that look like within each one of us.</p> God promise us to bring peace to all creation, including us. The question is what does that look like within each one of us.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2018 119 8e12798ecef60aee2b7cb2931e4e704f no James 5:12-20 Tim DeFor <p>Blurb: You can apply the book of James in this temporary life and still miss the eternal benefit. Don't miss out! In the last 9 verses, James tells us how.</p> <p>Blurb: You can apply the book of James in this temporary life and still miss the eternal benefit. Don't miss out! In the last 9 verses, James tells us how.</p> Blurb: You can apply the book of James in this temporary life and still miss the eternal benefit. Don't miss out! In the last 9 verses, James tells us how.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1683 120 6cf5030699e8a22e79cf41e76cf24077 no Tim DeFor | July 12, 2020 <p>In troubling times, what is the path to peace? It doesn't come naturally, but it brings supernatural results.</p> <p>In troubling times, what is the path to peace? It doesn't come naturally, but it brings supernatural results.</p> In troubling times, what is the path to peace? It doesn't come naturally, but it brings supernatural results.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1747 121 6a6653b150eb8f98568450ce82337119 no Marshal Hardy | July 5, 2020 <p>As temporary citizens of this earth, as a follower of Christ, we should live as if we desire to be eternal citizens of Heaven.</p> <p>As temporary citizens of this earth, as a follower of Christ, we should live as if we desire to be eternal citizens of Heaven.</p> As temporary citizens of this earth, as a follower of Christ, we should live as if we desire to be eternal citizens of Heaven.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1615 122 0842734059bac58b0861333eee93f22b no Tim DeFor | June 28, 2020 <p>What is worse than poverty? Being rich and having a bankrupt heart. While James harshly rebukes the ungodly rich, he has a lesson for every one of us.</p> <p>What is worse than poverty? Being rich and having a bankrupt heart. While James harshly rebukes the ungodly rich, he has a lesson for every one of us.</p> What is worse than poverty? Being rich and having a bankrupt heart. While James harshly rebukes the ungodly rich, he has a lesson for every one of us.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1815 123 dcbdb84fae1be21fa124569eeb1f36f7 no Tim DeFor | June 21, 2020 <p>Planning well can help you have a great life, but James calls some planning evil. So, how can followers of Jesus plan successfully? The answer may be just what you need to hear.</p> <p>Planning well can help you have a great life, but James calls some planning evil. So, how can followers of Jesus plan successfully? The answer may be just what you need to hear.</p> Planning well can help you have a great life, but James calls some planning evil. So, how can followers of Jesus plan successfully? The answer may be just what you need to hear.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1747 124 b8756fe93619c99170ca07fa9f218768 no Randall Coffin | June 14, 2020 <p>A marriage is begun with solemn vows of love, faithfulness, endurance and longevity. Consider if your commitment to God deserves the same in a Faith That Works.</p> <p>A marriage is begun with solemn vows of love, faithfulness, endurance and longevity. Consider if your commitment to God deserves the same in a Faith That Works.</p> A marriage is begun with solemn vows of love, faithfulness, endurance and longevity. Consider if your commitment to God deserves the same in a Faith That Works.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1726 125 16b2df347bcc8e023056480575c463ae no Tim DeFor | June 7, 2020 <p>Things are really bad. And when things are really bad, it can seem hopeless. But there is hope, and you can be part of it. You can make a difference, right here and right now that will grow goodness in your life, and the lives of others.</p> <p>Things are really bad. And when things are really bad, it can seem hopeless. But there is hope, and you can be part of it. You can make a difference, right here and right now that will grow goodness in your life, and the lives of others.</p> Things are really bad. And when things are really bad, it can seem hopeless. But there is hope, and you can be part of it. You can make a difference, right here and right now that will grow goodness in your life, and the lives of others.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1695 126 f5f77cde91c27377b3541e8c92e36789 no Tim DeFor | May 31, 2020 <p>If God wants to talk with me through the Bible, how come it is so complicated?” Walk with Tim through a chapter of the Bible to discover how you can hear from God every day and change your life forever.</p> <p>If God wants to talk with me through the Bible, how come it is so complicated?” Walk with Tim through a chapter of the Bible to discover how you can hear from God every day and change your life forever.</p> If God wants to talk with me through the Bible, how come it is so complicated?” Walk with Tim through a chapter of the Bible to discover how you can hear from God every day and change your life forever.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1792 127 5f03538cd3224cffa4cd7dfecf1079de no Randall Coffin | May 24, 2020 <p>When we spend a fifth of our life talking, God has something to say about what we say.</p> <p>When we spend a fifth of our life talking, God has something to say about what we say.</p> When we spend a fifth of our life talking, God has something to say about what we say.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1566 128 1f00d49a757a5dfbbf2ead5ff789a24f no Tim DeFor | May 17, 2020 <p>It's easy to be fooled by false faith, but don't buy the lie. Good deeds aren't competing with true faith but working together to complete a true faith.</p> <p>It's easy to be fooled by false faith, but don't buy the lie. Good deeds aren't competing with true faith but working together to complete a true faith.</p> It's easy to be fooled by false faith, but don't buy the lie. Good deeds aren't competing with true faith but working together to complete a true faith.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1662 129 b4c6250bd6363a06d79d8d342d411e17 no Tim DeFor | May 10, 2020 <p>How do God's people respond to the "haves" and the "have nots" among them? Differently than you might think.</p> <p>How do God's people respond to the "haves" and the "have nots" among them? Differently than you might think.</p> How do God's people respond to the "haves" and the "have nots" among them? Differently than you might think.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1607 130 6e88b0f9d5f1779fd43b765d413e87c4 no Tim DeFor | May 3, 2020 <p>When you hear yourself angrily asking, "What's wrong with those people?" you are likely infected. It's a symptom of a heart condition that also affects ears, mouths, and hands.</p> <p>When you hear yourself angrily asking, "What's wrong with those people?" you are likely infected. It's a symptom of a heart condition that also affects ears, mouths, and hands.</p> When you hear yourself angrily asking, "What's wrong with those people?" you are likely infected. It's a symptom of a heart condition that also affects ears, mouths, and hands.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1788 131 e1f998f4fb7919f3d52fc438217dc267 no Tim DeFor | April 26, 2020 <p>What does it take to win at life? When the game of life seems to change, there’s no better time to creator.</p> <p>What does it take to win at life? When the game of life seems to change, there’s no better time to creator.</p> What does it take to win at life? When the game of life seems to change, there’s no better time to creator.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1764 132 6ffe2bf548af9344d7b19eb45c740173 no Marshal Hardy | April 19, 2020 <p>Maturing in your faith isn't easy, but necessary. A faith that works.</p> <p>Maturing in your faith isn't easy, but necessary. A faith that works.</p> Maturing in your faith isn't easy, but necessary. A faith that works.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1484 133 930811fb78fa69476a4757c3ae2a2bf5 no Tim DeFor | April 12, 2020 <p>When tough times hit, what kind of hope fades and what kind lasts? The answer is found in Easter.</p> <p>When tough times hit, what kind of hope fades and what kind lasts? The answer is found in Easter.</p> When tough times hit, what kind of hope fades and what kind lasts? The answer is found in Easter.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1733 134 a47e23daf1babe2abc8b1125e538f5fe no Tim DeFor | March 29, 2020 <p>Grouping with fellow followers is a gift for growth. How do we group to grow when grouping isn't an option?</p> <p>Grouping with fellow followers is a gift for growth. How do we group to grow when grouping isn't an option?</p> Grouping with fellow followers is a gift for growth. How do we group to grow when grouping isn't an option?

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1612 135 a32763a99e8cd065c6b04971f6dd9c4b no Tim DeFor | March 22, 2020 <p>How do we keep connected with God when ordinary paths seem to be closed?</p> <p>How do we keep connected with God when ordinary paths seem to be closed?</p> How do we keep connected with God when ordinary paths seem to be closed?

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1534 136 1c8ce6226a4413d5b52754bd0e7e17c5 no Tim DeFor | March 15, 2020 <p>Doomsday prepper or Man vs Virus. Everyone responds to the current crisis. How do followers of Jesus respond to the coronavirus?</p> <p>Doomsday prepper or Man vs Virus. Everyone responds to the current crisis. How do followers of Jesus respond to the coronavirus?</p> Doomsday prepper or Man vs Virus. Everyone responds to the current crisis. How do followers of Jesus respond to the coronavirus?

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1532 137 3554229e73b657dee205b1ad9ef7a9c7 no Tim DeFor | March 8, 2020 <p>Jesus shows us that self-preservation isn’t necessarily God’s plan. So what does that mean for Jesus’ followers? The will of God is a dangerous thing.</p> <p>Jesus shows us that self-preservation isn’t necessarily God’s plan. So what does that mean for Jesus’ followers? The will of God is a dangerous thing.</p> Jesus shows us that self-preservation isn’t necessarily God’s plan. So what does that mean for Jesus’ followers? The will of God is a dangerous thing.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1828 138 18ecb9ebd3f3540d4bf5c36c8ab93d29 no Tim DeFor | March 1, 2020 <p>Jesus knew His time on earth was coming to an end but not the work of the Kingdom of God.<br><br>**Keep the Conversation Going:**<br><br>What do you think Jesus would pray for you?<br><br>What do you think are the biggest areas of disunity today?</p> <p>Jesus knew His time on earth was coming to an end but not the work of the Kingdom of God.<br><br>**Keep the Conversation Going:**<br><br>What do you think Jesus would pray for you?<br><br>What do you think are the biggest areas of disunity today?</p> Jesus knew His time on earth was coming to an end but not the work of the Kingdom of God.

**Keep the Conversation Going:**

What do you think Jesus would pray for you?

What do you think are the biggest areas of disunity today?

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1869 139 ec54f158827b47538556428de1a39171 no Marshal Hardy | February 16, 2020 <p>Jesus knew He was leaving, but what did that mean for His followers?</p> <p>Jesus knew He was leaving, but what did that mean for His followers?</p> Jesus knew He was leaving, but what did that mean for His followers?

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1679 140 858d12dabd8107b3625ebd81cdbd573d no Tim DeFor | February 9, 2020 <p>How do we stay strong in the midst of trial & distraction?</p> <p>How do we stay strong in the midst of trial & distraction?</p> How do we stay strong in the midst of trial & distraction?

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1956 141 1c480772015af0d3116bfbe9047ab2e5 no Tim DeFor | January 26, 2020 Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1958 142 7213796dcf13e090138dbb4e226828ca no Randall Coffin | January 19, 2020 <p>What does it mean in today's world to stay connected to God, and what keeps us from it?</p> <p>What does it mean in today's world to stay connected to God, and what keeps us from it?</p> What does it mean in today's world to stay connected to God, and what keeps us from it?

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2585 143 fce656bc0da876c4f99c512836245f36 no Tim DeFor | January 12, 2020 <p>Jesus told the disciples that He was going to leave them, but He wasn't going to leave them on their own.</p> <p>Jesus told the disciples that He was going to leave them, but He wasn't going to leave them on their own.</p> Jesus told the disciples that He was going to leave them, but He wasn't going to leave them on their own.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1909 144 01a39bad02ec3304778198b43cf4e445 no Tim DeFor | November 24, 2019 <p>For the disciples, the news that Jesus was leaving was devastating, but what Jesus would tell them would calm their fears.</p> <p>For the disciples, the news that Jesus was leaving was devastating, but what Jesus would tell them would calm their fears.</p> For the disciples, the news that Jesus was leaving was devastating, but what Jesus would tell them would calm their fears.

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2026 145 e3b01c56086cfb888b7e02a5ce09b896 no Tim DeFor | January 5, 2020 Tim DeFor <p>With a new year, come new resolutions, and oftentimes new failures. Join us as we look at how to start the new year off well.</p> <p>With a new year, come new resolutions, and oftentimes new failures. Join us as we look at how to start the new year off well.</p> With a new year, come new resolutions, and oftentimes new failures. Join us as we look at how to start the new year off well.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2137 146 e09a8c7cb751175687ba9331f7d7f8fd no