The Vine Community Church https://www.vine-community.com/ The Vine Community Church church@vine-community.com The Vine Community Church Weekly sermons from The Vine Community in Deer Park, Washington. Join us as we open God's Word together and discover what it means for our lives today. Weekly sermons from The Vine Community in Deer Park, Washington. Join us as we open God's Word together and discover what it means for our lives today. en © 2026 The Vine Community no Jehovah, a God of Restoration (2 Samuel 12:15b-31) Paul Byerly <p>When we blow it, and confess, God restores.</p> <p>When we blow it, and confess, God restores.</p> When we blow it, and confess, God restores.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 6356 1 bd48031a734fd490ebebd111e2de356f no Called Out by God (2 Samuel 12:1-15a) Jeromy Waunch <p>David has gotten away with it. Or so he thinks.</p> <p>David has gotten away with it. Or so he thinks.</p> David has gotten away with it. Or so he thinks.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2608 2 6701e8cfea9ebf94857c3a2005f1c036 no The Downward Spiral (2 Samuel 11:1-27) Jeromy Waunch <p>David is at the height of his success... and it almost destroys him. His failure has much to teach us.</p> <p>David is at the height of his success... and it almost destroys him. His failure has much to teach us.</p> David is at the height of his success... and it almost destroys him. His failure has much to teach us.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3124 3 17ae3e4e96550987700a41d409ba6903 no The King's Kindness Rejected (2 Samuel 10:1-19) Jeromy Waunch <p>David offers genuine kindness, and it starts a war.</p> <p>David offers genuine kindness, and it starts a war.</p> David offers genuine kindness, and it starts a war.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2684 4 c3682350d83d6a742cf0790fd014e5dc no A Kingdom of Justice and Righteousness (2 Samuel 9:1-13) Greg Heller <p>Jesus is the Center.</p> <p>Jesus is the Center.</p> Jesus is the Center.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3706 5 e5ebd865135e138432d5e8f9e22e4def no The Vine Online Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3487 6 697fec6745780b5e62406554527e6956 no The Kingdom Advances (2 Samuel 8:1-18) Jeromy Waunch <p>God made promises — and He keeps them. 2 Samuel 8 shows us what that looks like.</p> <p>God made promises — and He keeps them. 2 Samuel 8 shows us what that looks like.</p> God made promises — and He keeps them. 2 Samuel 8 shows us what that looks like.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2607 7 774e1ddee78af134c46c60e15c669194 no Look and Live (John 3:14-18) Jeromy Waunch <p>What does a snake on a pole have to do with Easter? Jesus himself makes the connection.</p> <p>What does a snake on a pole have to do with Easter? Jesus himself makes the connection.</p> What does a snake on a pole have to do with Easter? Jesus himself makes the connection.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2401 8 b9522215a1dbb9c8fa0a22abafa9ace4 no How Do You Respond to This Much Goodness? (2 Samuel 7:17-29) Jeromy Waunch <p>What do you do when God does more than you could have ever asked or imagined?</p> <p>What do you do when God does more than you could have ever asked or imagined?</p> What do you do when God does more than you could have ever asked or imagined?

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2632 9 e4fe9ff64a7d6be9b8c6f9267d40bdaa no What Makes a House a House? (2 Samuel 7:1-16) Sean Siemen <p>God’s relationships are not built by what we do for Him, but by what He has promised to do for us.</p> <p>God’s relationships are not built by what we do for Him, but by what He has promised to do for us.</p> God’s relationships are not built by what we do for Him, but by what He has promised to do for us.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2524 10 b98e3419ace05210efa75edb62adf395 no All In, Again (2 Samuel 6:12-23) Jeromy Waunch <p>Most of us know what failure looks like — but what does faithfulness look like after it?</p> <p>Most of us know what failure looks like — but what does faithfulness look like after it?</p> Most of us know what failure looks like — but what does faithfulness look like after it?

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2820 11 8fdb1edfb6d9f870d64b78e41b1b20cd no When Good Intentions Meet a Holy God (2 Samuel 6:1-11) Jeromy Waunch <p>God is not safe - but He is good, and He is King.</p> <p>God is not safe - but He is good, and He is King.</p> God is not safe - but He is good, and He is King.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2338 12 aed7ce63f8960400a52373350b05c401 no The King Behind the King (2 Samuel 5:1-16) Jeromy Waunch <p>David finally becomes king, but this story isn't about David.</p> <p>David finally becomes king, but this story isn't about David.</p> David finally becomes king, but this story isn't about David.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2759 13 a7a9d7ba0452c0f802c46bf111bea13b no When the Enemy Returns (2 Samuel 5:17-25) Greg Heller <p>As the new kingdom rises, an old enemy attacks, but God’s way triumphs.</p> <p>As the new kingdom rises, an old enemy attacks, but God’s way triumphs.</p> As the new kingdom rises, an old enemy attacks, but God’s way triumphs.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3618 14 20ee330d8ac9b0decd5671c1012f609c no Playing Your Position: Small Groups at The Vine <p>Ever wonder how Small Groups are supposed to fit with the rest of the church?</p> <p>Ever wonder how Small Groups are supposed to fit with the rest of the church?</p> Ever wonder how Small Groups are supposed to fit with the rest of the church?

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3310 15 7678ba9e02b97272d2f0548b099bd02e no Murder at the Hebron Gate (2 Samuel 3:22-39) Paul Byerly <p>When ambition and revenge clash with God's will.</p> <p>When ambition and revenge clash with God's will.</p> When ambition and revenge clash with God's will.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2370 16 b6c9b9406b3f3c2f174d331f3a7a6917 no The Kingdom That's Coming (2 Samuel 3:1-21) Jeromy Waunch <p>God is building His kingdom through us and in spite of us.</p> <p>God is building His kingdom through us and in spite of us.</p> God is building His kingdom through us and in spite of us.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3001 17 493e9d2918256ffa36221caa42d670ee no The Fight That Solved Nothing (2 Samuel 2:12-32) Jeromy Waunch <p>When clever strategies backfire and the best efforts accomplish nothing.</p> <p>When clever strategies backfire and the best efforts accomplish nothing.</p> When clever strategies backfire and the best efforts accomplish nothing.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2761 18 e6bebb2a6ec9409a1e3391e96671fd24 no Baptism Sunday Jeromy Waunch <p>3 Purposes of Baptism - Baptism Refresher</p> <p>3 Purposes of Baptism - Baptism Refresher</p> 3 Purposes of Baptism - Baptism Refresher

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2833 19 86ac4917814cc825b63b8276cbc81ecb no Kingdom in Waiting (2 Samuel 2:1-11) Sean Siemen <p>The Kingdom of God is built with human submission, not human will</p> <p>The Kingdom of God is built with human submission, not human will</p> The Kingdom of God is built with human submission, not human will

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2364 20 91e7a029efabd641273817709ca6ec90 no A Different Kind of King (2 Samuel 1:1-27) Jeromy Waunch <p>Why would David mourn the death of the man who tried to kill him?</p> <p>Why would David mourn the death of the man who tried to kill him?</p> Why would David mourn the death of the man who tried to kill him?

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 6155 21 1c33915ae29b7bc59efd0a3bd04d8b78 no Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12) Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus claims to be the exclusive source of light the world needs, but we often don't realize we're stumbling in darkness until His light reveals it.</p> <p>Jesus claims to be the exclusive source of light the world needs, but we often don't realize we're stumbling in darkness until His light reveals it.</p> Jesus claims to be the exclusive source of light the world needs, but we often don't realize we're stumbling in darkness until His light reveals it.

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3951 22 50704500d7b998d7050aac086d37e867 no Christmas Through the Wise Men’s Eyes (Matthew 2:1-12, 16-17) Greg Heller <p>In the narrative of the Wise Men, we see several different responses to the Truth, each of which can be instructive to us.</p> <p>In the narrative of the Wise Men, we see several different responses to the Truth, each of which can be instructive to us.</p> In the narrative of the Wise Men, we see several different responses to the Truth, each of which can be instructive to us.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 23 208845c8dbafcb84adce79f2bbca80fb no Christmas Through Mary’s Eyes (Luke 1:26-38) Jeromy Waunch <p>What does it take to say yes when you don't understand how?</p> <p>What does it take to say yes when you don't understand how?</p> What does it take to say yes when you don't understand how?

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2628 24 bdc0c21792efee4945a6ef024d1bf8e9 no Christmas Through Joseph’s Eyes (Matthew 1:18-25) Paul Byerly <p>Lessons From A Silent Man</p> <p>Lessons From A Silent Man</p> Lessons From A Silent Man

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2991 25 b966a412a7004c86e289d01669b7eb4f no The Multiplying Church (2 Timothy 2:1-7) Jeromy Waunch <p>Why does the path Jesus chose look so slow?</p> <p>Why does the path Jesus chose look so slow?</p> Why does the path Jesus chose look so slow?

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3066 26 c6d9be1ced025c57ee8e12abd157f971 no The Disciplemaking Church - Series: DNA of the Vine (Week 4) Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus commanded us to make disciples—but how should we do it?</p> <p>Jesus commanded us to make disciples—but how should we do it?</p> Jesus commanded us to make disciples—but how should we do it?

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3263 27 687541d9a1335caf96375de8acd282c0 no The Abiding Church (John 15:1-8) Jeromy Waunch <p>What is the key to living a life that actually matters to God?</p> <p>What is the key to living a life that actually matters to God?</p> What is the key to living a life that actually matters to God?

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3187 28 dc1e01def11832505b086265c29931ee no The Equipping Church (Ephesians 4:10-16) Jeromy Waunch <p>What if the solution to our growth isn't hiring more staff, but equipping more saints?</p> <p>What if the solution to our growth isn't hiring more staff, but equipping more saints?</p> What if the solution to our growth isn't hiring more staff, but equipping more saints?

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2645 29 052551b376b035446f8d64db10262adb no The Acts 2 Church (Acts 2:42-47) Jeromy Waunch <p>Before we move into our new building, we need to be clear about what we're actually building.</p> <p>Before we move into our new building, we need to be clear about what we're actually building.</p> Before we move into our new building, we need to be clear about what we're actually building.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3664 30 43e0be9fd78db24f251bc52d22eb3195 no When the Horrific Happens (1 Samuel 30:1-31) Jeromy Waunch <p>When at your lowest point with no one to lean on, where will you find strength?</p> <p>When at your lowest point with no one to lean on, where will you find strength?</p> When at your lowest point with no one to lean on, where will you find strength?

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3366 31 617ab8c3d2275c45e6bfaef885b1824a no Baloney in the Middle (1 Samuel 31:1-13) Sean Siemen <p>The death of Saul marks the end of man's choice and the beginning of God's choice for king. </p> <p>The death of Saul marks the end of man's choice and the beginning of God's choice for king. </p> The death of Saul marks the end of man's choice and the beginning of God's choice for king. 

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4704 32 7ba2f09f6fb45ae06c2a539e64a7a193 no Rescued from Ourselves: God's Faithfulness in Our Weakness (1 Samuel 29:1-11) Greg Heller <p>In today’s text, David finds himself in a predicament entirely of his own making, one that he cannot solve himself. Thankfully, our God is a rescuing God.</p> <p>In today’s text, David finds himself in a predicament entirely of his own making, one that he cannot solve himself. Thankfully, our God is a rescuing God.</p> In today’s text, David finds himself in a predicament entirely of his own making, one that he cannot solve himself. Thankfully, our God is a rescuing God.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3420 33 65d7baeec95330b55b9df6a8230d214c no The Lying, The Witch, and the War(drobe) (1 Samuel 28:1-25) Paul Byerly <p>If you have a plan B, God was never plan A.</p> <p>If you have a plan B, God was never plan A.</p> If you have a plan B, God was never plan A.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5050 34 15aede72ec21650d813b8f570278fcde no The Forgetful Man of Faith (1 Samuel 27:1-12) Jeromy Waunch <p>How does someone go from 'God will deliver me' to 'I'm going to die' in just two verses?</p> <p>How does someone go from 'God will deliver me' to 'I'm going to die' in just two verses?</p> How does someone go from 'God will deliver me' to 'I'm going to die' in just two verses?

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2663 35 d7e160214dfb9e1f5287f6ae211c5ac8 no Dealing with Persistent Problems (1 Samuel 26:1-25) Jeromy Waunch <p>How do you find a way forward when the same obstacle keeps appearing?</p> <p>How do you find a way forward when the same obstacle keeps appearing?</p> How do you find a way forward when the same obstacle keeps appearing?

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3068 36 90e499e07200f9f3a4933f05661ab4ea no Dead Man's Pip (1 Samuel 25:1-44) Sean Siemen <p>The gospel according to Abigail.</p> <p>The gospel according to Abigail.</p> The gospel according to Abigail.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3667 37 369cdf8864d777ea45ef6d3ef353a543 no When Justice Doesn't Look Like Justice (1 Samuel 24:1-22) Jeromy Waunch <p>What if the justice you've been waiting for doesn't look like justice at all?</p> <p>What if the justice you've been waiting for doesn't look like justice at all?</p> What if the justice you've been waiting for doesn't look like justice at all?

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2793 38 b92e7abae31cfc901564c27ca0e09624 no The Rock of Escape (1 Samuel 23:15-29) Jeromy Waunch <p>When your best efforts aren't enough and people let you down, where do you turn?</p> <p>When your best efforts aren't enough and people let you down, where do you turn?</p> When your best efforts aren't enough and people let you down, where do you turn?

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 5374 39 2706de6aebcf49c20659a55ab0e1b680 no Navigating the Crisis (1 Samuel 23:1-14) Jeromy Waunch <p>Some people get lost in crisis, but David found a way to navigate through.</p> <p>Some people get lost in crisis, but David found a way to navigate through.</p> Some people get lost in crisis, but David found a way to navigate through.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3008 40 516f71d33cd547add68ab56918c3e025 no Overcoming Spiritual Drift Nate Stenholtz Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1976 41 e9b51e1080a7af4008c15251cc1cca1f no Sabbath Rest Paul Byerly Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2681 42 60b127475c7e131e0d4834a5b631af93 no Saul's Slippery Slope (1 Samuel 22:6-23) Jeromy Waunch <p>What we worship will eventually lead us to do things we never thought we'd do.</p> <p>What we worship will eventually lead us to do things we never thought we'd do.</p> What we worship will eventually lead us to do things we never thought we'd do.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2858 43 d52dd4283ee242454a0f4cb07a500f02 no Meeting God in Hard Places (1 Samuel 22:1-5) Jeromy Waunch <p>Sometimes the cave becomes a prayer closet, and the lowest point becomes the turning point.</p> <p>Sometimes the cave becomes a prayer closet, and the lowest point becomes the turning point.</p> Sometimes the cave becomes a prayer closet, and the lowest point becomes the turning point.

]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3070 44 55f9d30f5e7ed70ce4eb542a8d9002ba no When Fear Makes Us Forget (1 Samuel 21:1-15) Jeromy Waunch <p>Fear takes us to places we never thought we'd go - but where is God in these times?</p> <p>Fear takes us to places we never thought we'd go - but where is God in these times?</p> Fear takes us to places we never thought we'd go - but where is God in these times?

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2940 45 aa8dfa384c21bee44020945820326497 no Faith, Lived Courageously (1 Samuel 20:24-42) Greg Heller <p>God’s people are to be His witnesses (martyrs), whatever the cost.</p> <p>God’s people are to be His witnesses (martyrs), whatever the cost.</p> God’s people are to be His witnesses (martyrs), whatever the cost.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4494 46 bb58f0fd98b64c4bf8d4d6e42c9ccd9f no Caught Between Two Kingdoms (1 Samuel 20:1-23) Jeromy Waunch <p>When the pressure rises, how do you stay faithful in a world that’s fighting God’s rule?</p> <p>When the pressure rises, how do you stay faithful in a world that’s fighting God’s rule?</p> When the pressure rises, how do you stay faithful in a world that’s fighting God’s rule?

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2702 47 9c90025042d77181b77f2123321d3659 no The One Who Fights God - And the God Who Rescues (1 Samuel 19:1-24) Jeromy Waunch <p>How far will Saul go? And how far will God go to rescue? </p> <p>How far will Saul go? And how far will God go to rescue? </p> How far will Saul go? And how far will God go to rescue? 

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2841 48 2e1c4ed1e1c3af80b7ad96cdc3b0c3b8 no The Grip That Doomed a King (1 Samuel 18:17-30) Jeromy Waunch <p>Saul had a plan to hold on to power—but the tighter he gripped, the more it slipped through his hands.</p> <p>Saul had a plan to hold on to power—but the tighter he gripped, the more it slipped through his hands.</p> Saul had a plan to hold on to power—but the tighter he gripped, the more it slipped through his hands.

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2480 49 377b890220c69a0bd0cf53517a27f9a5 no Title: The King We Want vs the King We Need (1 Samuel 18:1-16) Sean Siemen <p>The Lives of Three Men Point us to Jesus</p> <p>The Lives of Three Men Point us to Jesus</p> The Lives of Three Men Point us to Jesus

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4639 50 259c41a905e1ede3c7609c64c6b25af9 no Pass It On (2 Timothy 2:1-7) Jeromy Waunch <p>Vine Community, we have an urgent call to carry the gospel to the next generation.</p> <p>Vine Community, we have an urgent call to carry the gospel to the next generation.</p> Vine Community, we have an urgent call to carry the gospel to the next generation.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3057 51 9cf0d2af2a6fbf94f27c9de5964f1251 no God's Champion (1 Samuel 17:31-58) Jeromy Waunch <p>When fear takes over, what then? In 1 Samuel 17, we see God’s rescue break through—not because His people were strong, but because they weren’t.</p> <p>When fear takes over, what then? In 1 Samuel 17, we see God’s rescue break through—not because His people were strong, but because they weren’t.</p> When fear takes over, what then? In 1 Samuel 17, we see God’s rescue break through—not because His people were strong, but because they weren’t.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3378 52 718a195bae6f0f567beb5347e69adb62 no Come and Rest (Matthew 11:25-30) Jeromy Waunch <p>Most of us are carrying more than we can handle, trying to make life work - and the rest we’re aching for is found somewhere we’re not usually looking.</p> <p>Most of us are carrying more than we can handle, trying to make life work - and the rest we’re aching for is found somewhere we’re not usually looking.</p> Most of us are carrying more than we can handle, trying to make life work - and the rest we’re aching for is found somewhere we’re not usually looking.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2918 53 54499b9460ffee3f5a207876e2b6fc88 no 1 Samuel 17:12-30 (Representing God) Paul Byerly <p>Our words and actions paint a picture of God.</p> <p>Our words and actions paint a picture of God.</p> Our words and actions paint a picture of God.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2462 54 37d8714798753e9421e6146ba1999601 no When the Battle Looks Too Big (1 Samuel 17:1-11) Jeromy Waunch <p>When fear takes hold, where you turn makes all the difference.</p> <p>When fear takes hold, where you turn makes all the difference.</p> When fear takes hold, where you turn makes all the difference.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2910 55 e7b31800ad7766eac3bd20ee0faf1727 no How Can We Believe in the Resurrection? Jeromy Waunch <p>Summary: If Jesus really rose from the dead, it changes everything. Is there good reason to believe it’s true?</p> <p>Summary: If Jesus really rose from the dead, it changes everything. Is there good reason to believe it’s true?</p> Summary: If Jesus really rose from the dead, it changes everything. Is there good reason to believe it’s true?

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2622 56 f7eee834377e18ba1c37f4e32d330041 no When the Crowd Gets It Wrong (Luke 19:28-44) Jeromy Waunch <p>The crowd cheered for a king—but misunderstood the rescue. Jesus came for something far greater.</p> <p>The crowd cheered for a king—but misunderstood the rescue. Jesus came for something far greater.</p> The crowd cheered for a king—but misunderstood the rescue. Jesus came for something far greater.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2677 57 c341f768f40fe1115aa644821ce8f649 no Where Is God When Leadership Fails? (1 Samuel 16:14-23) Jeromy Waunch <p>Summary: Even when human leaders fall short, God is still working—guiding, judging, providing, and preparing His greater plan.</p> <p>Summary: Even when human leaders fall short, God is still working—guiding, judging, providing, and preparing His greater plan.</p> Summary: Even when human leaders fall short, God is still working—guiding, judging, providing, and preparing His greater plan.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2631 58 7f923ddbd00f2644d327798914057985 no Adult & Teen Challenge Adult & Teen Challenge Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3376 59 05f664e1ef327cb5e712ce98a8091e53 no A Throne Only God Can Fill (1 Samuel 16:1-13) Jeromy Waunch <p>We might be inclined to think this is a story about Saul, Samuel, or David—but God is doing something bigger beneath it all.</p> <p>We might be inclined to think this is a story about Saul, Samuel, or David—but God is doing something bigger beneath it all.</p> We might be inclined to think this is a story about Saul, Samuel, or David—but God is doing something bigger beneath it all.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3024 60 25baea3b35307a81aa92034744f5b502 no The Delusions of Sin (1 Samuel 15:12-35) Greg Heller <p>Sin destroys everything, including our minds. In today's narrative, we see abundant evidence of this in Saul's life, and yet there remains hope for us.</p> <p>Sin destroys everything, including our minds. In today's narrative, we see abundant evidence of this in Saul's life, and yet there remains hope for us.</p> Sin destroys everything, including our minds. In today's narrative, we see abundant evidence of this in Saul's life, and yet there remains hope for us.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3927 61 42bf64e4bdb8edb0fc5f1406d544334c no The Danger of Partial Obedience (1 Samuel 15:1-11) Jeromy Waunch <p>Who’s really King—God or me? Saul thought he was obeying God, but his actions told a different story.</p> <p>Who’s really King—God or me? Saul thought he was obeying God, but his actions told a different story.</p> Who’s really King—God or me? Saul thought he was obeying God, but his actions told a different story.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3356 62 43be9a93cc661aa5762353c1b22f8c50 no The Call to Obedience, Sacrifice, Faithfulness (1 Samuel 14:24-52) Sean Siemen <p>The failures of Saul highlight the call of all believers to the Lord</p> <p>The failures of Saul highlight the call of all believers to the Lord</p> The failures of Saul highlight the call of all believers to the Lord

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3399 63 12ee8d1e5629b3b863a56cb58af27f00 no When Faith Moves Forward (1 Samuel 14:1-23) Jeromy Waunch <p>When Israel was stuck in fear, Jonathan moved forward. How does he move forward, and what does God do when he does?</p> <p>When Israel was stuck in fear, Jonathan moved forward. How does he move forward, and what does God do when he does?</p> When Israel was stuck in fear, Jonathan moved forward. How does he move forward, and what does God do when he does?

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2880 64 83af2aa485778b53431317dc044ac1c1 no When Fear Takes Control (1 Samuel 13:1-23) Jeromy Waunch <p>When fear takes over, we are tempted to take matters into our own hands—but what if our efforts to secure ourselves are actually what put us most at risk?</p> <p>When fear takes over, we are tempted to take matters into our own hands—but what if our efforts to secure ourselves are actually what put us most at risk?</p> When fear takes over, we are tempted to take matters into our own hands—but what if our efforts to secure ourselves are actually what put us most at risk?

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3090 65 e59c3a1d07b42227a0d103e96ab0217d no Standing Before the Judge (1 Samuel 12:1-25) Jeromy Waunch <p>We too easily turn to "God replacements", especially when afraid or in pain. But there is hope in returning to Him. </p><p><br></p> <p>We too easily turn to "God replacements", especially when afraid or in pain. But there is hope in returning to Him. </p><p><br></p> We too easily turn to "God replacements", especially when afraid or in pain. But there is hope in returning to Him. 


]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3234 66 2084071a33de6937ce0ee96bca6eb44f no Are we following God or man? (1 Sam 11:1–15) Paul Byerly <p>You can fool yourself. You might fool others. But God ain’t fooled!</p> <p>You can fool yourself. You might fool others. But God ain’t fooled!</p> You can fool yourself. You might fool others. But God ain’t fooled!

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2312 67 5de04d804d932f448f79b73f2a8d2e48 no The Lesser King is Appointed (1 Samuel 10:17-27) Jeromy Waunch <p>As Israel is given an earthly king, God displays that He is still King over all. </p> <p>As Israel is given an earthly king, God displays that He is still King over all. </p> As Israel is given an earthly king, God displays that He is still King over all. 

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3247 68 477fd5eb64b6f1050b051cca8c10dfc7 no God Selects the Donkey Chaser (1 Samuel 10:1-16) Jeromy Waunch <p>We see God working in power and kindness in at least four ways.</p> <p>We see God working in power and kindness in at least four ways.</p> We see God working in power and kindness in at least four ways.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3113 69 cc2adf68b0c762502b5744b1342a71f7 no Reminders for Disciplemaking (John 15:1-8) Jeromy Waunch <p>Four Reminders for Disciplemaking</p> <p>Four Reminders for Disciplemaking</p> Four Reminders for Disciplemaking

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3263 70 cb737c56883bd06f8fec55de1379dfc7 no Called While Chasing Donkeys (1 Samuel 9:1-27) Jeromy Waunch <p>Through the selection of Saul, God displays how His ways are greater than man's independent ways. </p> <p>Through the selection of Saul, God displays how His ways are greater than man's independent ways. </p> Through the selection of Saul, God displays how His ways are greater than man's independent ways. 

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3057 71 bd4c8bb25aae2bb8cba8101679f106b8 no Give Us a King! (1 Samuel 8:1-22) Greg Heller <p>In today's narrative, Israel demonstrates their rejection of the Lord by asking for a king. How does this speak to Christ-followers in the 21st century?</p> <p>In today's narrative, Israel demonstrates their rejection of the Lord by asking for a king. How does this speak to Christ-followers in the 21st century?</p> In today's narrative, Israel demonstrates their rejection of the Lord by asking for a king. How does this speak to Christ-followers in the 21st century?

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3469 72 a9a70f1484d6a0a98ee632c92e61bd11 no Christmas Eve Candle Light Service Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus is the Light of the World</p> <p>Jesus is the Light of the World</p> Jesus is the Light of the World

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3785 73 894706cc673edc7c110265aec794990d no Christ as God Jeromy Waunch <p>Reasons to believe Christ is God and why it matters. </p> <p>Reasons to believe Christ is God and why it matters. </p> Reasons to believe Christ is God and why it matters. 

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3260 74 458197c14e0880729d234914aa37d1df no Jesus is man (Hebrews 4:14 - 16) <p>An example to follow.</p> <p>An example to follow.</p> An example to follow.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2077 75 a078188830de579fea94f3ccd9c40886 no Jesus is Servant (John 13:1-17) Jeromy Waunch <p>Other-centered service is essential in God’s Kingdom.</p> <p>Other-centered service is essential in God’s Kingdom.</p> Other-centered service is essential in God’s Kingdom.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2263 76 a69036f4a8c8b120fa6e5ee9fada55c1 no Jesus is King Jeromy Waunch <p>Why should we view Christianity from a Kingdom perspective and why is God’s Kingdom a good thing?</p> <p>Why should we view Christianity from a Kingdom perspective and why is God’s Kingdom a good thing?</p> Why should we view Christianity from a Kingdom perspective and why is God’s Kingdom a good thing?

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2864 77 9e255b01c35ce5ea02369d7634fb998c no The Leap of Repentance (1 Samuel 7:3-17) Sean Siemen <p>The Lord fights for Israel, and Us, When We turn to Him</p> <p>The Lord fights for Israel, and Us, When We turn to Him</p> The Lord fights for Israel, and Us, When We turn to Him

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2475 78 f0cb8ccb17a71534c9bc71fd89c6f697 no Our God Reigns (1 Samuel 6:1-7:2) Jeromy Waunch <p>Our God rules over all creation, regardless of whether humanity acknowledges or follows His authority.</p> <p>Our God rules over all creation, regardless of whether humanity acknowledges or follows His authority.</p> Our God rules over all creation, regardless of whether humanity acknowledges or follows His authority.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3357 79 90bf960d5f73dc76033d6d823e7dd1ae no Attempting to Control God (1 Samuel 5:1-12) Jeromy Waunch <p>We can easily think we are more in control than we actually are, and find ourselves in a battle of will against God. </p> <p>We can easily think we are more in control than we actually are, and find ourselves in a battle of will against God. </p> We can easily think we are more in control than we actually are, and find ourselves in a battle of will against God. 

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2887 80 4d3880899e09d03957f3e8837ee0f160 no Ichabod (1 Samuel 4:1-22) Greg Heller <p>Without the glory of God, we are lost.</p> <p>Without the glory of God, we are lost.</p> Without the glory of God, we are lost.

]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 6618 81 223fee570bbf914f2cc2eaadbef04d3f no God Speaks (1 Samuel 3:1-21) Jeromy Waunch <p>How does God’s holiness, man’s sin, and God’s mercy work together?</p> <p>How does God’s holiness, man’s sin, and God’s mercy work together?</p> How does God’s holiness, man’s sin, and God’s mercy work together?

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2936 82 3dbf3aaf0a55b09955aea0274d41f99a no A God of Kindness & Justice (1 Samuel 2:27-36) Jeromy Waunch <p>As God deals with Eli and his sons, His character and ways are displayed. </p> <p>As God deals with Eli and his sons, His character and ways are displayed. </p> As God deals with Eli and his sons, His character and ways are displayed. 

]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2653 83 5a4334956091bbeed3dcb1da5a0c6c2b no What do those stones mean to you? Paul Byerly <p>The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Traditions and Rituals</p> <p>The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Traditions and Rituals</p> The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Traditions and Rituals

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2617 84 94c368660589152361a5730c46567ca8 no Dangerous Leaders (1 Samuel 2:11-26) Jeromy Waunch <p>Lessons about dangerous leaders from 1 Samuel 2:11-26.</p> <p>Lessons about dangerous leaders from 1 Samuel 2:11-26.</p> Lessons about dangerous leaders from 1 Samuel 2:11-26.

]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3466 85 70e7ace9ed0d2731e3502b27c278b14c no Hannah's Prayer (1 Samuel 2:1-10) Jeromy Waunch <p>Will we believe God to be One who works in His creation and is worthy of worship?</p> <p>Will we believe God to be One who works in His creation and is worthy of worship?</p> Will we believe God to be One who works in His creation and is worthy of worship?

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3185 86 7cdfc7aac5f94a2ac9bcae45440c6213 no Hannah's Burden (1 Samuel 1:1-28) Jeromy Waunch <p>What should God's people do when they are burdened with pain or discouragement?</p> <p>What should God's people do when they are burdened with pain or discouragement?</p> What should God's people do when they are burdened with pain or discouragement?

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3535 87 8fee0e8a79e54e01aa21252803b0b994 no What is Love? Sean Siemen <p>We Love Because We Are Loved</p> <p>We Love Because We Are Loved</p> We Love Because We Are Loved

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2737 88 0d26dfb86ecece182fb64631ad2b5a75 no Mark's Longer Ending (Mark 16:9-20) Jeromy Waunch <p>The long ending of Mark is a heavily disputed passage. While it may not be original to Mark, it is still is useful with New Testament doctrine. </p> <p>The long ending of Mark is a heavily disputed passage. While it may not be original to Mark, it is still is useful with New Testament doctrine. </p> The long ending of Mark is a heavily disputed passage. While it may not be original to Mark, it is still is useful with New Testament doctrine. 

]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3223 89 0e004b7ab9a7f5d0febf9ff4b15f64c3 no Jesus is Risen (Mark 15:42-16:8) Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus who was crucified has risen, and that changes everything!</p> <p>Jesus who was crucified has risen, and that changes everything!</p> Jesus who was crucified has risen, and that changes everything!

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 6134 90 090d879e1033c3b1a225f4e8b7dd5d81 no Surprises at the Cross (Mark 15:33-41) Jeromy Waunch <p>It is natural to expect the way of God to be all success & victory. But God’s redeeming ways are often surprising. </p> <p>It is natural to expect the way of God to be all success & victory. But God’s redeeming ways are often surprising. </p> It is natural to expect the way of God to be all success & victory. But God’s redeeming ways are often surprising. 

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2554 91 18c06b1bb652348f6214e13477a3192f no It’s All Part Of the Plan (Mark 15:21-32) Paul Byerly <p>Because our vision is limited, we don’t see events the way God does.</p> <p>Because our vision is limited, we don’t see events the way God does.</p> Because our vision is limited, we don’t see events the way God does.

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2426 92 a8fea2b36d6cb5b1843e317e9cf43812 no The Unjust Treatment of a King (Mark 15:1-20) Jeromy Waunch <p>Truths that might anchor our hearts during difficult times when we are tempted to fall into fear or despair.</p> <p>Truths that might anchor our hearts during difficult times when we are tempted to fall into fear or despair.</p> Truths that might anchor our hearts during difficult times when we are tempted to fall into fear or despair.

]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2878 93 bd26116e93d6d862bd75ea6bc03521c9 no See a Need, Meet a Need! (John 13:1-17) Nate Stenholtz <p>Four truths about foot washing</p> <p>Four truths about foot washing</p> Four truths about foot washing

]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2241 94 6e5450e53c4abbd68e9a832a614671bf no Church in the Park - Encounters With Jesus Nate Stenholtz <p>Making Disciples Like Jesus</p> <p>Making Disciples Like Jesus</p> Making Disciples Like Jesus

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 6447 95 613f1c6b2808c149c1665fbedc1fb443 no A Flawed Witness (Mark 14:66-72) Jeromy Waunch <p>What would those around you say of your relationship with Jesus? Do they see a connection, or is it obscured?</p> <p>What would those around you say of your relationship with Jesus? Do they see a connection, or is it obscured?</p> What would those around you say of your relationship with Jesus? Do they see a connection, or is it obscured?

]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2905 96 629a3844c6eabaac7d78e9c8c4f742be no Judgment of the Judged (Mark 14:53-65) Sean Siemen <p>Who is God and who is Jesus</p> <p>Who is God and who is Jesus</p> Who is God and who is Jesus

]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000 5698 97 16f7181445aaae080ff196af91795e6d no Redemption in Spite of Betrayal (Mark 14:12-25) <p>Jesus' rescue does not happen for good people, but in the context of betrayal, brokenness, and weakness. Even so, this does not deter or delay God's rescuing work.</p> <p>Jesus' rescue does not happen for good people, but in the context of betrayal, brokenness, and weakness. Even so, this does not deter or delay God's rescuing work.</p> Jesus' rescue does not happen for good people, but in the context of betrayal, brokenness, and weakness. Even so, this does not deter or delay God's rescuing work.

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3010 98 af77b76caa1e5e7d687c3de2a320dd72 no Choose Your Ruts Carefully (Mark 14:1-11) Paul Byerly <p>Our actions flow from our emotion and assumptions</p> <p>Our actions flow from our emotion and assumptions</p> Our actions flow from our emotion and assumptions

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2638 99 76bf6f2a5f36c8c6ac4d4aea9162f3d0 no Jesus Promises to Return (Mark 13:24-37) Jeromy Waunch <p>Why does Jesus' return matter for us today?</p> <p>Why does Jesus' return matter for us today?</p> Why does Jesus' return matter for us today?

]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3173 100 72af3f0a5312861f26a6bc64c6b37a3d no The Danger of False Religion (Mark 12:41-44) Greg Heller <p>Wholehearted and sincere devotion to a false religion does nothing to improve our situation; the consequence remains total loss.</p> <p>Wholehearted and sincere devotion to a false religion does nothing to improve our situation; the consequence remains total loss.</p> Wholehearted and sincere devotion to a false religion does nothing to improve our situation; the consequence remains total loss.

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3100 101 e37c7c5678a80f686650dc83697dd063 no Adult & Teen Challenge Tyson West <p>Tyson West, Executive Director of the Spokane Campus will be presenting. </p> <p>Tyson West, Executive Director of the Spokane Campus will be presenting. </p> Tyson West, Executive Director of the Spokane Campus will be presenting.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3018 102 447709b1648cd643b24212d5d71b97cd no The Danger of the Scribes (Mark 12:35-40) Jeromy Waunch <p>For all their learning, the scribes display a foolishness that many are drawn to today. Jesus' instruction gives us wisdom that might save us from falling into the same error. </p> <p>For all their learning, the scribes display a foolishness that many are drawn to today. Jesus' instruction gives us wisdom that might save us from falling into the same error. </p> For all their learning, the scribes display a foolishness that many are drawn to today. Jesus' instruction gives us wisdom that might save us from falling into the same error. 

]]> Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3187 103 5aa7396e1f7932a129604431d212ae38 no Close Only Counts In... (Mark 12:28-34) Paul Byerly <p>Acting like a Christian doesn't make you one.</p> <p>Acting like a Christian doesn't make you one.</p> Acting like a Christian doesn't make you one.

]]> Sun, 12 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2661 104 11b3e1ad172538ebebfa42bff0952911 no God of the Living (Mark 12:18-37) Sean Siemen <p>Arbitrary arguments are not a substitute for a life in Christ</p> <p>Arbitrary arguments are not a substitute for a life in Christ</p> Arbitrary arguments are not a substitute for a life in Christ

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 1986 105 b999d48d9741fdb38c3ffeabf6113ab9 no Build Together: What is Needed (Exodus 35:4-10, 21-29, 36:2-7) Jeromy Waunch <p>What kind of generosity is needed for us to do what we believe God has called us to do as a church today?</p> <p>What kind of generosity is needed for us to do what we believe God has called us to do as a church today?</p> What kind of generosity is needed for us to do what we believe God has called us to do as a church today?

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3291 106 369ff0b0b16fe1e6a4fadca88ce1225a no Build Together: Responding to the Need (Nehemiah 1:1-2:8) Jeromy Waunch <p>In Nehemiah, we see a vivid example of God's people being burdened by the need, and then responding in faith.</p> <p>In Nehemiah, we see a vivid example of God's people being burdened by the need, and then responding in faith.</p> In Nehemiah, we see a vivid example of God's people being burdened by the need, and then responding in faith.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3502 107 2f6eb3fbe1fc04aa76d65739845a78e3 no Directed by Doubt (Luke 4:16-30) Jeromy Waunch <p>There are benefits for those who will believe the gospel, but the human heart is prone to disbelief.</p> <p>There are benefits for those who will believe the gospel, but the human heart is prone to disbelief.</p> There are benefits for those who will believe the gospel, but the human heart is prone to disbelief.

]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3273 108 7a6aa554d6cfb4951e684f20ec7791d1 no Harbor Sunday (Romans 10:13-17) Jeromy Waunch <p>How might church planting and church health relate to Jesus' command for His church to make disciples? Hear The Vine's story, and how the Harbor Network fits in to all of this. </p> <p>How might church planting and church health relate to Jesus' command for His church to make disciples? Hear The Vine's story, and how the Harbor Network fits in to all of this. </p> How might church planting and church health relate to Jesus' command for His church to make disciples? Hear The Vine's story, and how the Harbor Network fits in to all of this.

]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3966 109 8e6c725ab045807c81fc6dae0f0d5f27 no Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection (John 11:17-27, 38-44) Jeromy Waunch <p>The resurrection of Jesus changes everything, but can we believe it really happened? Consider the following reasons…</p> <p>The resurrection of Jesus changes everything, but can we believe it really happened? Consider the following reasons…</p> The resurrection of Jesus changes everything, but can we believe it really happened? Consider the following reasons…

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2812 110 b28336a7613c88ce6bfed3b2af482f4a no 13 Reminders for Disciple Makers Nate Stenholtz <p>Every person is a disciple maker. It's not so much about us changing the world but how we live in the world. </p> <p>Every person is a disciple maker. It's not so much about us changing the world but how we live in the world. </p> Every person is a disciple maker. It's not so much about us changing the world but how we live in the world.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2505 111 344782bddde79f898363950e4540415a no Relating to Government (Mark 12:13-17) Jeromy Waunch <p>It is easy to become confused about what belongs to Caesar & what belongs to God. Jesus’ instruction gives us clarity & a path forward on this issue.</p> <p>It is easy to become confused about what belongs to Caesar & what belongs to God. Jesus’ instruction gives us clarity & a path forward on this issue.</p> It is easy to become confused about what belongs to Caesar & what belongs to God. Jesus’ instruction gives us clarity & a path forward on this issue.

]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2763 112 65e74bb8e194a02622dbe4e09b070813 no Lessons from the Parable of the Tenants (Mark 12:1-12) Greg Heller <p>Through hard words directed towards the religious leaders of His day, Jesus provides valuable lessons for His followers today.</p> <p>Through hard words directed towards the religious leaders of His day, Jesus provides valuable lessons for His followers today.</p> Through hard words directed towards the religious leaders of His day, Jesus provides valuable lessons for His followers today.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3057 113 ede58160e10f1bec94ba88368881f036 no Fighting Against God (Mark 11:27-33) Jeromy Waunch <p>Even religious people can find themselves at odds with God's rule. Today's passage reveals several blind spots that might serve as a warning for us today.</p> <p>Even religious people can find themselves at odds with God's rule. Today's passage reveals several blind spots that might serve as a warning for us today.</p> Even religious people can find themselves at odds with God's rule. Today's passage reveals several blind spots that might serve as a warning for us today.

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2674 114 80c2e648c050f800b257bcce42d74409 no Gideons Ministry Day <p><a href="http://friendsofgideons.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">friendsofthegideons.org</a></p> <p><a href="http://friendsofgideons.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">friendsofthegideons.org</a></p> friendsofthegideons.org

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2904 115 91b725aec8297fd3d809369f43ce68e1 no Baptism Jeromy Waunch <p>Summary: Baptism, its purpose, and why it matters.</p> <p>Summary: Baptism, its purpose, and why it matters.</p> Summary: Baptism, its purpose, and why it matters.

]]> Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2800 116 c302102c91412210a8af525f3f4ebe5e no The Fruitless Branch Jeromy Waunch <p>We can become deceived into thinking that our salvation is only for our own benefit. But God’s expectation is larger than that. </p> <p>We can become deceived into thinking that our salvation is only for our own benefit. But God’s expectation is larger than that. </p> We can become deceived into thinking that our salvation is only for our own benefit. But God’s expectation is larger than that. 

]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2840 117 82a6a1335e705db17320011ab3e03c9d no The End of Stealth Mode (Mark 11:1-11) Paul Byerly <p>Jesus stops hiding who he is, and the crowd goes wild.</p> <p>Jesus stops hiding who he is, and the crowd goes wild.</p> Jesus stops hiding who he is, and the crowd goes wild.

]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2954 118 ae50f2fd54cb1cdfdacc0e611135bc89 no Bartimaeus, a Picture of the Gospel (Mark 10:46-52) Jeromy Waunch <p>Summary: Bartimaeus' experience with Jesus reveals the rescue we all need, the heart of the One who rescues, and the larger purpose we receive from it.</p> <p>Summary: Bartimaeus' experience with Jesus reveals the rescue we all need, the heart of the One who rescues, and the larger purpose we receive from it.</p> Summary: Bartimaeus' experience with Jesus reveals the rescue we all need, the heart of the One who rescues, and the larger purpose we receive from it.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3328 119 f796223ea6d9b65e61b4daf12746cbfb no True Greatness (Mark 10:32-45) Jeromy Waunch <p>We often are confused about the path to glory or greatness. It is easy for us to take our cues about success from the unbelieving culture, but Jesus calls us to a better way. </p> <p>We often are confused about the path to glory or greatness. It is easy for us to take our cues about success from the unbelieving culture, but Jesus calls us to a better way. </p> We often are confused about the path to glory or greatness. It is easy for us to take our cues about success from the unbelieving culture, but Jesus calls us to a better way. 

]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3057 120 2253c5e7da4a826655b74188cba1c8e5 no The Difficulty of Wealth (Mark 10:17-31) Jeromy Waunch <p>While wealth can provide a number of benefits, there are also dangers associated with it. In this passage Jesus helps us see our own vulnerabilities regarding how we might view ourselves & wealth. </p> <p>While wealth can provide a number of benefits, there are also dangers associated with it. In this passage Jesus helps us see our own vulnerabilities regarding how we might view ourselves & wealth. </p> While wealth can provide a number of benefits, there are also dangers associated with it. In this passage Jesus helps us see our own vulnerabilities regarding how we might view ourselves & wealth. 

]]> Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3841 121 e90a90a8de6e1e878a82292de213b20e no Jesus Teaches About Divorce (Mark 10:1-12) Jeromy Waunch <p>The fallen human heart desires to treat marriage as an object where one might do whatever we like with it. But Jesus gives us with a far higher vision of marriage.</p> <p>The fallen human heart desires to treat marriage as an object where one might do whatever we like with it. But Jesus gives us with a far higher vision of marriage.</p> The fallen human heart desires to treat marriage as an object where one might do whatever we like with it. But Jesus gives us with a far higher vision of marriage.

]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2909 122 78ee90760f7f21a3f3169411514c2d57 no Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Jeromy Waunch Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 4093 123 4b8e7dc6d0ddd3fc3c26aaec67b65b27 no The Savior is Announced (Luke 1:8-20) Jeromy Waunch <p>The powerful ones in our world can view themselves as untouchable and we can get caught up in the same error. But God has a way of disrupting man's plans.</p> <p>The powerful ones in our world can view themselves as untouchable and we can get caught up in the same error. But God has a way of disrupting man's plans.</p> The powerful ones in our world can view themselves as untouchable and we can get caught up in the same error. But God has a way of disrupting man's plans.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2810 124 1343bedda1a27878284c631c2d706d80 no The Word Becomes Flesh Greg Heller <p>More than 2000 years ago, a child was born into a seemingly hopeless situation, yet through that child came mankind's only enduring hope.</p> <p>More than 2000 years ago, a child was born into a seemingly hopeless situation, yet through that child came mankind's only enduring hope.</p> More than 2000 years ago, a child was born into a seemingly hopeless situation, yet through that child came mankind's only enduring hope.

]]> Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2642 125 7f212c4a3447a74c66ab6cda023c3ec5 no Mary Responds to a Shocking Announcement (Luke 1:34-38) Jeromy Waunch <p>Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel provides us with a vivid example of what it can look like to believe God without fully understanding how God will do what He has said.</p> <p>Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel provides us with a vivid example of what it can look like to believe God without fully understanding how God will do what He has said.</p> Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel provides us with a vivid example of what it can look like to believe God without fully understanding how God will do what He has said.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3137 126 c0da76e4c7b805e94389e0e9d94f58f0 no A Grand Plan Wrapped in Humility (Luke 1:26-33) Jeromy Waunch <p>One might expect God’s agenda to match the world’s ways of success. However, God’s strategy often surprises as His methods are remarkably humble.</p> <p>One might expect God’s agenda to match the world’s ways of success. However, God’s strategy often surprises as His methods are remarkably humble.</p> One might expect God’s agenda to match the world’s ways of success. However, God’s strategy often surprises as His methods are remarkably humble.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2358 127 41bc6a594227d5bbd449c53e5c631204 no Godly Ways to Live Paul Byerly <p>Avoid causing others, or yourself to stumble.</p> <p>Avoid causing others, or yourself to stumble.</p> Avoid causing others, or yourself to stumble.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2711 128 6f3552c827dc5eb8047d39c1e7b256ba no True Greatness Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus’ followers are to be marked with the qualities of greatness, yet they are often confused in understanding what greatness truly is. In today’s passage, Jesus gives direct teaching on this subject.</p> <p>Jesus’ followers are to be marked with the qualities of greatness, yet they are often confused in understanding what greatness truly is. In today’s passage, Jesus gives direct teaching on this subject.</p> Jesus’ followers are to be marked with the qualities of greatness, yet they are often confused in understanding what greatness truly is. In today’s passage, Jesus gives direct teaching on this subject.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2805 129 1d9f84672f30c140e29fcae55a194db8 no A Father and Son are Delivered (Mark 9:14-29) Sean Siemen <p>“I believe, help my unbelief!”</p> <p>“I believe, help my unbelief!”</p> “I believe, help my unbelief!”

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2819 130 419f33da9e1e7057ef2d2eb70aae4e50 no Christ the Glorious One and Suffering Son (Mark 9:2-13) Jeromy Waunch <p>In Christ, both glory and suffering come together. But glory will be the final destination.</p> <p>In Christ, both glory and suffering come together. But glory will be the final destination.</p> In Christ, both glory and suffering come together. But glory will be the final destination.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2652 131 c313a3d1b03fb7e7b9103306a7b5d14b no The Way of Jesus (Mark 8:27-9:1) Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus calls His people to join in His victory, but victory comes through the path of sacrifice.</p> <p>Jesus calls His people to join in His victory, but victory comes through the path of sacrifice.</p> Jesus calls His people to join in His victory, but victory comes through the path of sacrifice.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3403 132 709b7c7e9f9fd5138ddcf25cc336291e no Jesus Overcomes Blindness (Mark 8:22-26) Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus can make the blind see. But Mark's account reminds us that blindness is not only physical, but also spiritual.</p> <p>Jesus can make the blind see. But Mark's account reminds us that blindness is not only physical, but also spiritual.</p> Jesus can make the blind see. But Mark's account reminds us that blindness is not only physical, but also spiritual.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2817 133 0d9b76bb8e223a2c129b6e67766b1c1f no Following Jesus vs Understanding Him (Mark 8:1-21) Greg Heller <p>In today's text, we see many people following and engaging with Jesus, and yet they do not understand Him. Are we in danger of the same?</p> <p>In today's text, we see many people following and engaging with Jesus, and yet they do not understand Him. Are we in danger of the same?</p> In today's text, we see many people following and engaging with Jesus, and yet they do not understand Him. Are we in danger of the same?

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2787 134 2982e4238764f358b6fe062a5aaa681e no The One Who Does All Things Well (Mark 7:24-37) Jeromy Waunch <p>As Jesus ministers in Tyre and Sidon we can learn lessons about how He ministers to the helpless.</p> <p>As Jesus ministers in Tyre and Sidon we can learn lessons about how He ministers to the helpless.</p> As Jesus ministers in Tyre and Sidon we can learn lessons about how He ministers to the helpless.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2803 135 243ac3045d506c9711ecf7c1ffe3ec11 no Clean Hands, Filthy Heart (Mark 7:1-23) Paul Byerly <p>The lie of legalism</p> <p>The lie of legalism</p> The lie of legalism

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3404 136 31087fd8067c24b1ebc8a8552076f753 no Learning Who Jesus Is (Mark 6:45-56) Jeromy Waunch <p>As Jesus walks on water and heals, He does more than impress with miracles, He reveals who He truly is. </p> <p>As Jesus walks on water and heals, He does more than impress with miracles, He reveals who He truly is. </p> As Jesus walks on water and heals, He does more than impress with miracles, He reveals who He truly is. 

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2825 137 f8931ce7c38dd3cae7d35eee66dd97d4 no Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus feeding the five thousand reveals a number of truths about how the church is called to carry out His gospel ministry.</p> <p>Jesus feeding the five thousand reveals a number of truths about how the church is called to carry out His gospel ministry.</p> Jesus feeding the five thousand reveals a number of truths about how the church is called to carry out His gospel ministry.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3053 138 b9fa1dc3e202084fdabd346733d543d7 no Costly Faithfulness (Mark 6:14-29) Jeromy Waunch <p>There will be adversity and risk for those who follow Jesus.</p> <p>There will be adversity and risk for those who follow Jesus.</p> There will be adversity and risk for those who follow Jesus.

]]> Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2976 139 49711fcf5dd2522a5d1c002d2eb728fd no Spoiler Alert: Faith! (Mark 6:7-13) Sean Siemen <p>Our mission from God is just as messy.</p> <p>Our mission from God is just as messy.</p> Our mission from God is just as messy.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2801 140 09b6920d796a4fb39898fcf6494b7915 no Missing the Real Jesus (Mark 6:1-6) Jeromy Waunch <p>As Jesus is rejected by his hometown, there are lessons we can learn from this moment.</p> <p>As Jesus is rejected by his hometown, there are lessons we can learn from this moment.</p> As Jesus is rejected by his hometown, there are lessons we can learn from this moment.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2122 141 c52329f7d5212f202754bb30b458f378 no Learning to Trust Jesus (Mark 5:21-43) Jeromy Waunch <p>This text reminds us that Jesus can be trusted, even when everything else seems to have fallen apart.</p> <p>This text reminds us that Jesus can be trusted, even when everything else seems to have fallen apart.</p> This text reminds us that Jesus can be trusted, even when everything else seems to have fallen apart.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3138 142 0b2c8791dc2c41ee8e19b04ce6365d39 no Jesus' Good Authority (Mark 5:1-20) Jeromy Waunch <p>Summary: Our world wrestles with authority. We are either enriched or oppressed by the authority we submit to. This truth is vividly revealed as Jesus interacts with a demon possessed man in Gerasenes.</p> <p>Summary: Our world wrestles with authority. We are either enriched or oppressed by the authority we submit to. This truth is vividly revealed as Jesus interacts with a demon possessed man in Gerasenes.</p> Summary: Our world wrestles with authority. We are either enriched or oppressed by the authority we submit to. This truth is vividly revealed as Jesus interacts with a demon possessed man in Gerasenes.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2634 143 de8b2a4439f691f845dd7820a732a13a no Lessons from a Storm (Mark 4:35-41) Jeromy Waunch <p>We can fall into worshipping “cruise director” Jesus whose job is to ensure that the journey goes smoothly, we’re well fed, and entertained. But this is a vastly different vision than what God has for His people.</p> <p>We can fall into worshipping “cruise director” Jesus whose job is to ensure that the journey goes smoothly, we’re well fed, and entertained. But this is a vastly different vision than what God has for His people.</p> We can fall into worshipping “cruise director” Jesus whose job is to ensure that the journey goes smoothly, we’re well fed, and entertained. But this is a vastly different vision than what God has for His people.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3219 144 214e27cd6a1ee25af2d06733fa58b0a2 no Kingdom Truths, Revealed in Parable (Mark 4:21-34) Greg Heller <p>Though the Kingdom of God is no ordinary kingdom, Jesus uses ordinary observations to describe it. What can we learn about His Kingdom from today's parables?</p> <p>Though the Kingdom of God is no ordinary kingdom, Jesus uses ordinary observations to describe it. What can we learn about His Kingdom from today's parables?</p> Though the Kingdom of God is no ordinary kingdom, Jesus uses ordinary observations to describe it. What can we learn about His Kingdom from today's parables?

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2903 145 d39999a2d6a6b6b19f59b4068c60b8a5 no A Parable About Soil (Mark 4:1-20) Jeromy Waunch <p>Jesus calls us to reflect deeply on how we respond to God's Word.</p> <p>Jesus calls us to reflect deeply on how we respond to God's Word.</p> Jesus calls us to reflect deeply on how we respond to God's Word.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3159 146 0e800dc37396411b7d11c63bf3feebe6 no Jesus' Family (Mark 3:31-35) Jeromy Waunch <p>When it comes to family, it can be a source of pain, a god to be worshiped, or a combination of both. Jesus' teaching gives us another way to view family.</p> <p>When it comes to family, it can be a source of pain, a god to be worshiped, or a combination of both. Jesus' teaching gives us another way to view family.</p> When it comes to family, it can be a source of pain, a god to be worshiped, or a combination of both. Jesus' teaching gives us another way to view family.

]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2756 147 c344525794b4e93fcfb74be10815cdc4 no An Interview with Jesus (Mark 3:22-30) Sean Siemen <p>Summary: The Trap of Calling Good Evil and Evil Good</p> <p>Summary: The Trap of Calling Good Evil and Evil Good</p> Summary: The Trap of Calling Good Evil and Evil Good

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2949 148 faaed1fa7576296f5c2b618fc3ec591e no To God Be The Glory (Mark 3:7-21) Paul Byerly <p>No empire building, no control and no glory.</p><p><br></p> <p>No empire building, no control and no glory.</p><p><br></p> No empire building, no control and no glory.


]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3128 149 384ee345f667a96b4929d6e521b607d0 no Jesus ... He is the Real Thing (Mark 2:18-3:6) Greg Heller <p>In our zeal for God, do we risk missing the substance, Jesus Himself?</p> <p>In our zeal for God, do we risk missing the substance, Jesus Himself?</p> In our zeal for God, do we risk missing the substance, Jesus Himself?

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3263 150 f81f94737258307100d3a45c1b61d291 no Hope for Rebels (Mark 2:13-17) Jeromy Waunch <p>God's rescue is scandalous to the self-righteous, but for those who understand their need, its their greatest hope & joy. </p> <p>God's rescue is scandalous to the self-righteous, but for those who understand their need, its their greatest hope & joy. </p> God's rescue is scandalous to the self-righteous, but for those who understand their need, its their greatest hope & joy. 

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2719 151 b0ba2b8db36ae1edd546477f45129b4b no Great Faith (Mark 2:1-12) Jeromy Waunch <p>When Jesus heals the paralytic, more is revealed about Jesus than simply an ability to heal others.</p> <p>When Jesus heals the paralytic, more is revealed about Jesus than simply an ability to heal others.</p> When Jesus heals the paralytic, more is revealed about Jesus than simply an ability to heal others.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3138 152 a10206c79890f5be72f630e7b25bd5e1 no Moved to Love (Mark 1:40-45) Jeromy Waunch <p>What does Jesus healing a leper reveal about God’s heart?</p> <p>What does Jesus healing a leper reveal about God’s heart?</p> What does Jesus healing a leper reveal about God’s heart?

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3253 153 9c52019dde4a55a386b9d06b3745b650 no The Kingdom Restores what is Broken (Mark 1:29-39) Sean Siemen <p>Healing isn’t just about healing.</p> <p>Healing isn’t just about healing.</p> Healing isn’t just about healing.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2555 154 657671511da5c98302763fe4603ff53e no Jesus, Everything Everywhere All at Once, With Great Authority (Mark 1:21-28) Paul Byerly <p>As Mark continues his frenetic pace, he shows us that Jesus speaks with authority, and has authority over unclean spirits.</p> <p>As Mark continues his frenetic pace, he shows us that Jesus speaks with authority, and has authority over unclean spirits.</p> As Mark continues his frenetic pace, he shows us that Jesus speaks with authority, and has authority over unclean spirits.

]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2926 155 baf2a858c4ec2df9710c752adfcc54b6 no Joining His Movement (Mark 1:14-20) Jeromy Waunch <p>What should our response to Jesus' kingdom look like today?</p> <p>What should our response to Jesus' kingdom look like today?</p> What should our response to Jesus' kingdom look like today?

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2852 156 d1d7f40661717108dece503aaa8f18a2 no Radical Obedience (Mark 1:12-13, Matthew 4:1-11) Greg Heller <p>Temptation is a continual struggle, even when we have committed to following Jesus. It is especially easy to give in to “sins of convenience,” but Jesus demonstrated the better way – radical obedience to the will of God, whatever the cost.</p> <p>Temptation is a continual struggle, even when we have committed to following Jesus. It is especially easy to give in to “sins of convenience,” but Jesus demonstrated the better way – radical obedience to the will of God, whatever the cost.</p> Temptation is a continual struggle, even when we have committed to following Jesus. It is especially easy to give in to “sins of convenience,” but Jesus demonstrated the better way – radical obedience to the will of God, whatever the cost.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2919 157 0808c734aa72d9784b3002e8b245f265 no The Mission Begins (Mark 1:1-11) Jeromy Waunch <p>As the gospel begins we see God initiating a new redemptive work in the world. </p> <p>As the gospel begins we see God initiating a new redemptive work in the world. </p> As the gospel begins we see God initiating a new redemptive work in the world. 

]]> Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2985 158 a0bd083617234a28ea0f938ce1a9c124 no Jesus is Crucified Jeromy Waunch <p>At the cross we find scandal, mercy, and hope.</p> <p>At the cross we find scandal, mercy, and hope.</p> At the cross we find scandal, mercy, and hope.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1948 159 690d259fd7fca5132f62432d6eb2a52f no Baptism in the New Testament Sean Siemen <p>Baptism is an external physical act representing an internal spiritual reality. We die a real death in Christ and rise to a real new life in Him. It is not just a symbolic act, either, it's a declaration of allegiance to Christ with real world impact, consequences and meaning.</p> <p>Baptism is an external physical act representing an internal spiritual reality. We die a real death in Christ and rise to a real new life in Him. It is not just a symbolic act, either, it's a declaration of allegiance to Christ with real world impact, consequences and meaning.</p> Baptism is an external physical act representing an internal spiritual reality. We die a real death in Christ and rise to a real new life in Him. It is not just a symbolic act, either, it's a declaration of allegiance to Christ with real world impact, consequences and meaning.

]]> Sun, 02 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2000 160 9974206a07e560e74faa2a23fa3a307f no Unrighteous Anger Jeromy Waunch <p>Immediately after Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, God brings revival and Jonah is furious at God. How might Jonah's misplaced anger teach us today?</p> <p>Immediately after Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, God brings revival and Jonah is furious at God. How might Jonah's misplaced anger teach us today?</p> Immediately after Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, God brings revival and Jonah is furious at God. How might Jonah's misplaced anger teach us today?

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2960 161 6e8b2cbbdc0fbe977746ad3fd989e694 no Matters of the Heart Greg Heller <p>As God persists with Jonah we gain insight about God's ways & how He loves. </p> <p>As God persists with Jonah we gain insight about God's ways & how He loves. </p> As God persists with Jonah we gain insight about God's ways & how He loves.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2525 162 8dab4e018b00a7beb18c3076ba76005b no Revival at Nineveh Jeromy Waunch <p>As Jonah visits Nineveh we are given a fresh glimpse of God's justice and power. Yet, God is also working in mercy and grace, even through a stubborn prophet and a hardhearted nation.</p> <p>As Jonah visits Nineveh we are given a fresh glimpse of God's justice and power. Yet, God is also working in mercy and grace, even through a stubborn prophet and a hardhearted nation.</p> As Jonah visits Nineveh we are given a fresh glimpse of God's justice and power. Yet, God is also working in mercy and grace, even through a stubborn prophet and a hardhearted nation.

]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2603 163 5cda0293c0512ffa2a56090a0fa105cf no The Prayer of Jonah Sean Siemen <p>Thoughts from the belly of the whale...</p> <p>Thoughts from the belly of the whale...</p> Thoughts from the belly of the whale...

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2372 164 5d71fcc4e2694ba28f2b00bcf9e2712b no On the Road to Repentance Jeromy Waunch <p>Jonah's journey to return to the Lord takes him through rough waters. Through Jonah's example we gain understanding about what is</p><p>required for all who will follow the Lord.</p> <p>Jonah's journey to return to the Lord takes him through rough waters. Through Jonah's example we gain understanding about what is</p><p>required for all who will follow the Lord.</p> Jonah's journey to return to the Lord takes him through rough waters. Through Jonah's example we gain understanding about what is

required for all who will follow the Lord.

]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3388 165 4b0bd6eb8e100778159be8ac9a8608dc no Running from God Jeromy Waunch <p>God has a surprising way of chasing people who run from him.</p> <p>God has a surprising way of chasing people who run from him.</p> God has a surprising way of chasing people who run from him.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3123 166 12571a3a0a7e1659706f349423ce7a10 no Final Instructions Jeromy Waunch <p>As the Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians, he gives instruction designed to shape the church in Corinth that is also helpful for us today.</p> <p>As the Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians, he gives instruction designed to shape the church in Corinth that is also helpful for us today.</p> As the Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians, he gives instruction designed to shape the church in Corinth that is also helpful for us today.

]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 167 b173582ff03d6d2d848f6a710864f906 no Sexual Sin Jeromy Waunch <p>In our sexually crazed world, it is easy to be misled by common lies about sex.</p> <p>In our sexually crazed world, it is easy to be misled by common lies about sex.</p> In our sexually crazed world, it is easy to be misled by common lies about sex.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2824 168 725fca06f1e1c64a4f21ed91e3bb6938 no Objects in the Mirror Are Closer than they Appear Sean Siemen <p>Keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of the past, our culture, or any other metric to live in keeping with God's design.</p> <p>Keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of the past, our culture, or any other metric to live in keeping with God's design.</p> Keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of the past, our culture, or any other metric to live in keeping with God's design.

]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2471 169 f7e7021853c9655fdf278fad1cd1f1b2 no Trust God Barry Smith <p>Can we trust God, or is he</p><p>the sort of God who goes too far?</p> <p>Can we trust God, or is he</p><p>the sort of God who goes too far?</p> Can we trust God, or is he

the sort of God who goes too far?

]]> Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2872 170 943c9ba4fe6b1fcf3adb6021c5d1557e no Instructions About Discipline Jeromy Waunch <p>Any healthy church will require skillfully applied discipline from time to time. In today's passage, the Apostle Paul provides relevant and needed instruction for the church today.</p> <p>Any healthy church will require skillfully applied discipline from time to time. In today's passage, the Apostle Paul provides relevant and needed instruction for the church today.</p> Any healthy church will require skillfully applied discipline from time to time. In today's passage, the Apostle Paul provides relevant and needed instruction for the church today.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2833 171 0e86d47ceed8c8a910f0c48ebe27ae13 no Needing to Grow Jeromy Waunch <p>The Apostle Paul addresses a church body that is in desperate need of growing as followers of Jesus. In his instruction are several truths that</p><p>might stir our own growth today.</p> <p>The Apostle Paul addresses a church body that is in desperate need of growing as followers of Jesus. In his instruction are several truths that</p><p>might stir our own growth today.</p> The Apostle Paul addresses a church body that is in desperate need of growing as followers of Jesus. In his instruction are several truths that

might stir our own growth today.

]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2584 172 4e26b7c43fcf6d52d4e5ebde9ee33529 no Walking with Wisdom in an Age of Folly Jeromy Waunch <p>We are vulnerable to thinking we are walking in wisdom when we are actually walking in folly. The Apostle Paul's instruction to the Corinthians</p><p>reveals common errors that might warn us today.</p> <p>We are vulnerable to thinking we are walking in wisdom when we are actually walking in folly. The Apostle Paul's instruction to the Corinthians</p><p>reveals common errors that might warn us today.</p> We are vulnerable to thinking we are walking in wisdom when we are actually walking in folly. The Apostle Paul's instruction to the Corinthians

reveals common errors that might warn us today.

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2988 173 a9e862fa9d5509e181fa97ba6d50a21b no God's Grand Building Project Jeromy Waunch <p>God has specific expectations for how His church is to be built.</p> <p>God has specific expectations for how His church is to be built.</p> God has specific expectations for how His church is to be built.

]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3025 174 b0ea8dabfbc55ae9e7e70ad12c293a25 no Called to Unity Jeromy Waunch <p>The church ought to be modeling the unity the world hungers for, yet it is often lacking. How might divided people become who</p><p>God intends them to be?</p> <p>The church ought to be modeling the unity the world hungers for, yet it is often lacking. How might divided people become who</p><p>God intends them to be?</p> The church ought to be modeling the unity the world hungers for, yet it is often lacking. How might divided people become who

God intends them to be?

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3025 175 6a544900f135e45d80b7b087d6868b1f no Great Grace Jeromy Waunch <p>The Apostle Paul's encouragement and instruction to the church in Corinth is remarkably relevant for the church today! To a church with plenty of</p><p>problems, God works in them according to His grace.</p> <p>The Apostle Paul's encouragement and instruction to the church in Corinth is remarkably relevant for the church today! To a church with plenty of</p><p>problems, God works in them according to His grace.</p> The Apostle Paul's encouragement and instruction to the church in Corinth is remarkably relevant for the church today! To a church with plenty of

problems, God works in them according to His grace.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3138 176 4101c1bf0630c563dc4758adbcbe253f no