| Our House/Blueprint |
Matthew 16:13 |
Precious possessions |
State of the Union/We are the church |
| Lost that Loving Feeling |
Revelation 2:1-7 |
Seven Signs/Churches |
Seven Churches/Church of Ephesus |
| Faith in the Fire |
Revelation 2:8-11 |
Joy/Power/Peace/Promise |
Three reasons to retain Joy when you don't feel like rejoicing |
| The Dangers of Deception |
Revelation 2:12-17 |
Authority of the Word/Affirmation/World |
To recognize the authority of the Word |
| The Long of the Short of it |
Revelation 2:18-29 |
Guiding Faith/Gracious Faith |
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| The Walking Dead |
Revelation 3:1-6 |
Fullness of the Spirit/Church |
When you pride yourself in the past, you presume upon the future, while passing over today. |
| Small, but Mighty |
Revelation 3:7-13 |
Advantages/Opportunity/Advancement |
The Holiness of God |
| Lukewarm and Loving it |
Revelation 3:14-22 |
Church/Laodicea/Intercession |
Self-satisfied in our own resources or in Christ? |
| Seeing is Believing |
John 20:24-29 |
Doubt/Thomas/Skepticism |
To doubt is to believing when seeing, to be a skeptic is see and still not believe. |
| This Crucial Moment |
Mark 10:46-52 |
Bartimaeus/Faith/Miracle |
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| An Attitude of Gratitude |
Luke 17:11 |
Turn Back/Leprosy |
Religion would reject him but Jesus accepts him. |
| House to House |
Mark 2:1-12 |
Bringing people to Jesus/Four Friends/Faith/Paralytic |
Be a part of the process of bringing people to Jesus. |
| Needles, Camels and a rich young ruler! |
Matthew 19:16-30 |
Rich young ruler/Peter |
Where your treasure is there your heart will be also. |
| A Message for Mom |
Luke 1:30-38 |
Mary/Spirit of Mom/Mother's Day |
Mary teaches Jesus was/is who He said He was/is. |
| Go for Glory |
Isaiah 6:1-8, |
Isaiah/Worship/Grace |
Wired to worship |
| Get out of Your Boat |
Matthew 14:22-33 |
Extreme Faith/Disciples/Walking on water/Storm/Boat |
Where God is calling you is where logic and location don't make sense. |
| He's with Me |
Luke 22:39-43 |
Memorial Day/Sacrifice/Thief on the Cross/Salvation |
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| Call of Duty |
Genesis 35:1-10 |
Father's Day/Jacob |
Never to late to go back to Bethel/ House of God/ God of 2nd chances |
| Dare to Dream Again |
Genesis 37:1-11 |
Joseph/Purpose/Dream/Faith |
Destiny of Purpose/ Dare to dream again |
| Boulevard of Broken Dreams |
Genesis 37:12-36 |
Pit of prison/Pit of purpose |
Don't you quit in the Pit |
| Secret to Success |
Genesis 39:1-6 |
Joseph/Success |
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| Untouchable |
Genesis 39:7-20 |
Joseph/Potiphar's Wife/Temptation/Obedience/Law of the Triangle |
Obedience is costly but rewarding |
| The Waiting Room |
Genesis |
Patience/ |
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| The Examination of Elevation |
Genesis 41:37 |
Pride/Platform/Influence |
Walking in Humility |
| Not another Day |
Genesis 45:1-5 |
Forgiveness/Regret |
Forgiveness is choosing not to live in Regret. |
| Dry Bones Speaking |
Genesis 50:22-26 |
Dash/Measure of Man/Rope |
Joseph and Jesus comparisons |
| The Making of a Marriage |
Genesis 2:18-25 |
Marriage/Adam |
Marriage is God's fullest expression of His covenant love |
| Throw in the Towel |
Genesis 3:1-15 |
Intimacy/Marriage/Intimacy Invaders |
Marriage is a lifelong pursuit of intimacy. |
| Sacred Singleness |
1 Corinthians 7:1-9, 32-25 |
Singleness |
Embrace the Kingdom at all costs. |
| Manhood in Marriage |
Ephesians 5:25-31 |
Manhood in Marriage/Husband/Leader/Provider |
Three commands for understanding Biblical Manhood in Marriage |
| Wonder Woman |
Ephesians 5:22-24, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Titus 2:3-5, Proverbs 13:10-12 |
Woman/Submissive/Valued |
Jesus gives prominence to Women |
| The Bow and Arrow |
Ephesians 6:1-4 |
Parenting/Discipline/Discipleship |
Four principles that set the trajectory of parenting |
| The Talk of all Talks |
Song of Solomon 1, 4, 7, 8 |
Sexuality/Sex/Love |
Purity of sex in light of the glory of God |
| A Missing Person Report |
John 14:12-17 |
Holy Spirit/Trinity |
Holy Spirit is a Person |
| Seasonal Comforter |
John 14:12-17 |
Trinity/Helper/Holy Spirit |
Holy Spirit has Purpose |
| Sealed Shut |
John 14:16-17 |
Holy Spirit/Seal of Salvation/Salvation |
Holy Spirit is a Promise |
| Talk to Me |
John 14:16-17 |
Holy Spirit/Spirit of Truth |
Holy Spirit is Pure/Recognizing and Responding to His voice. |
| Fruit of the Bloom |
John 14:16-17, Psalm 1, John 15 |
Holy Spirit/Fruit of the Spirit |
Holy Spirit is Personal |
| Gift of Gifts |
John 14:16-17, Romans 12:6-8, I Corinthians 12:4-10, 14:1, Ephesians 4:11 |
Holy Spirit/Spiritual Gifts |
Holy Spirit is Power; He is to be Revealed in Glory |
| Heart of the House/Radical Generosity |
John 14:16-17, Acts 2:42-47 |
Holy Spirit's Presence/Church |
Holy Spirit is to be Released in Generosity |
| Hope is Here |
Luke 1:26-38 |
Advent/Wreath/Hope/Christmas |
Impossible becomes Possible through anyone daring to Hope again. |
| The Greatest Love Story Ever |
Luke 2:1-7, Ephesians 3:17-19 |
Advent/God's Love/Christmas |
Depth and Dimension of God's great love. |
| The Juxtaposition of Joy |
Luke 2:8-21 |
Advent/Joy/Savior/Shepherds/Salvation/Christmas |
Joy remains unmovable when all of life seems unstable. |
| I Lost You |
Luke 2:22-35 |
Advent/Peace/Christmas |
Possess peace when losing patience. |
| Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star |
Matthew 2:1-12 |
Advent/Promise/Wise Men/Bethlehem/Star/Gold/Frankincense/Myrrh/Christmas |
God wants to be found by you. |
| His House, Our House |
John 2:17, Mark 2:1-12 |
Mission/Vision/Hold the Rope |
CBC Mission, Vision, Scope and Sequence |
| Not so Fast |
2 Chronicles 20:1-23 |
The enemy/Fasting/Prayer |
What do you do when you don't know what to do? |
| No Other Name |
Matthew 6:7-9 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer/Prayer |
Prayer is a rhythm, pattern and flow of life. |
| Ever Present Kingdom |
Matthew 6:10 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer/Triangle/Kingdom |
Allow the Kingdom of God to break in creating BREAKOUT. |
| Taste and See |
Matthew 6:10, John 6:19-21 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer/Prayer/God's Provision |
We need His provision to sustain us. |
| Come to the Cross |
Matthew 6:13 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer/Prayer/Forgiveness/Sin |
Embrace and model forgiveness. |
| The Fight |
Matthew 6:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer/Temptation |
Desires of the flesh vs the delight of the Spirit |
| Don't Forget |
Matthew 6:13, 2 Corinthians 1:20 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer/Doxology |
Doxology of the Lord's Prayer |
| A Persistent Prayer |
Matthew 6:9-13 |
Lord's Prayer/Model Prayer |
Hope (up), Help (in), Hand (out) |
| Get with the Good Shepherd |
Psalm 23 |
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| Who I Am |
Exodus 2:14-15, Exodus 3:1-21, Exodus 4:1-17 |
Pain/Patience/Promise |
Embracing your identity |
| Bakers Dozen |
John 6 |
Feeding of the 5000/Miracle/Manna |
Jesus is the Bread of Life. |
| Lite - Bright |
John 8:1-12 |
Light of the world/Feast of Tabernacles, Law vs Grace |
Jesus is the Light of the World |
| Open Door Policy |
John 10:7-10, Ezekiel 34:11-17 |
Good Shepherd/Door |
Jesus as the Door reveals the quality of eternal life. |
| Counting Sheep |
John 10:11-15, Psalm 23 |
Good Shepherd/Sheep/Shepherd/Door |
Jesus is the Good Shepherd |
| Undeafted |
John 11:25-27 |
Resurrection/Lazarus/Empty Tomb/Easter |
Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life |
| One Way |
John 14:1-6 |
Trouble/Comfort/Covenant/Salvation |
Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life |
| The Vineyard of Victory |
John 15:1-7 |
Vine/Vinedresser/Fruit/Discipline/Pruning |
Jesus is the Vine |
| How to Get God's Blessing in your Home |
2 Samuel 6:1-15 |
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| The Heart of Heritage |
2 Timothy 1:5-7, Acts 16:2 |
Legacy/Faith |
Recognizing and Maximizing your influence |
| The Enriched Life, Part 1 |
2 Corinthians 9:6-9, 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 |
Generosity/Faith/Giving |
Giving is not something we do but something we are |
| Pay it Forward |
John 13:1-15 |
Jesus' Humanity/Jesus' Humility/Forgiveness |
Will your life be an investment in others? |
| Gaining while Losing |
Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:31-34 |
Covetousness/Contentment/Greed |
What do you cherish, choose and chase? |
| Treasure Principle |
Malachi 3:6-12 |
Legacy/Heritage/Generosity |
Leave a legacy not just by leaving behind an inheritance, but a heritage. |
| 3rd Watch |
Matthew 25:14-30 |
Investment/Parable of the Talents |
Jesus thinks you are worth investing in. |
| Radical 90 Giving Challenge |
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Tithing |
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| King of Hearts |
1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16: 18, 1 Samuel 13:14 |
David/Leadership |
Never compare yourself, be yourself because someone believes in you. |
| The Sling and a Stone |
1 Samuel 17 |
David/Goliath/Promises/Giants |
The battle is the Lord's. |
| BFF |
1 Samuel 18:1-5 |
David/Jonathon/Friendship |
Jesus the true friend leveraged everything for us. |
| Beyond Blue |
1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 142, Psalm 42, Psalm 43 |
David/Depression/Confession |
Jesus is familiar with the darkness of the cave. |
| Test of Thrones |
1 Samuel 24, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28 |
David/Leadership/Revenge |
God will never waste your pain. |
| Six Steps |
2 Samuel 6:12 |
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| The Testimony of the Table |
2 Samuel 9:1-13 |
David/Jonathon/Grace/Friendship/Mephibosheth |
At the table of grace, equality is found for all. |
| The Look that Kills |
2 Samuel 11 |
David/Bathsheba/Leadership/Sin/Uriah |
Where sin abides, grace always abounds. |
| Four, three letter words |
2 Samuel 12 |
David/Nathan/Confession/Conviction/Compassion |
"You are the man"/God's love is relentless. |
| Brent Crowe |
Luke 23:39 |
Cross/Seven statements |
Seven statements from the Cross |
| Fully Known |
John 21:1-19 |
Jesus/Simon/sin |
Jesus knew you fully and died for our sin fully so that you are fully loved. |
| Divinely Engineered |
Psalm 139 |
Jesus/Omniscience/Omnipresence/Omnipotence/God Gene |
Since you are made in His image, embrace that He made no one like you. |
| Critically Crucial |
1 Kings 19:1-19 |
Criticism/Elijah/Jezebel |
Accept/give compliments and criticism graciously. |
| Jumping to Joy |
Acts 16:25-34 |
Joy/Miracles/Songs/Hymns/Forgiveness/Salvation |
To embrace joy is to embrace Jesus. |
| Enriched in Exile |
Zephaniah 3:17 |
Favor/Yahweh/Joy/Peace |
We are exiles in this world, but we walk in His worth. |
| Soul Stretch |
Genesis 22:1-14 |
Faith/Abraham/Obedience/Isaac/Provision |
In the midst of seeking information, there is a God who wants to give you revelation. |
| In It to WIN It |
Philippians 1:1-22, 1 Peter 3:15 |
Gospel/Remembrance/Unity |
Be a part of something bigger. Fight for Unity. |
| Life-Verse |
Philippians 1:21 |
Motivation/Significance |
A life verse is more than a "favorite", it is foundational. |
| Humble Pie |
Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 23:12, 1 Peter 5:6 |
Humility |
Unity is born out of humility. |
| Rules of Engagement |
Philippians 2:12-18 |
Work/Rest/Fear/Salvation |
God has done the work for your salvation. |
| Never a Boring Testimony |
Philippians 3:4-14 |
Testimony/Paul/Jesus/Past |
You can't change the mark of the past, but Jesus can change the meaning of the past. |
| Tripping on Tryptophan |
Philippians 4:1-9 |
Thanksgiving/Thankfulness/Gratitude/Prayer |
Prayer" ACTS-Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication |
| Hungry for More, Satisfied with Less |
Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:19 |
Contentment |
Contentment cannot be found outside of Christ. |
| Non-Negotiable |
Luke 1:26-27, Luke 1:34 |
Virgin birth/Mary/Jesus/Prophecy |
The doctrine of the Virgin Birth demonstrates Jesus' love for you. Immanuel God with us. |
| The Big Reveal |
Luke 1:38-44, John 1:29 |
Mary/Elizabeth/John the Baptist/Jesus |
Jesus accomplished what He accounced He would do, so affirm and accept Him. |
| The Mirror of Magnificat |
Luke 1:46-55 |
Mary/Names of God/God's faithfulness/Grace |
Am I moved by the gift of Jesus? |
| Year in Review |
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2017 Statistics |
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| To be Continued….. |
Acts 2:42-47, 2 Corinthians 13:14 |
Community/ Service |
Make Jesus known and make disciples. |
| Water Cooler Conversation Part I |
John 4:1-15 |
Samaritan Woman/Woman at the Well/Women/Race/Fasting |
Give up something good for something better |
| Water Cooler Conversation Part II |
John 4:16-26 |
Woman at the Well/Relationship/Religion/Worship |
Worship is a lifestyle that engages the heart, mind, will and emotion. |
| Water Cooler Conversation Part III |
John 4:27-43 |
Harvest/Bold/Woman at the Well/Testimony |
See people as a divine appointment to share Jesus. |
| The Difference Maker |
John 1:10-14 |
Blessing/Breakthrough/Salvation |
We want others to know the person that changed us. |
| Breakthrough Weekend |
John 20:30-31, John 21:1-25 |
Breakthroughs/Message/Miracles/Simon Peter |
Create margin, clear message, curate moments, celebrate miracles. |
| Unresolved |
Luke 23:34, Isaiah 53:12 |
Forgiveness/Relationships/Cross |
Father, forgive them for they know not that they do. |
| Tale of Two Thieves (Drew Worsham) |
Luke 23:39-43 |
Promise/Intimacy/Cross |
When we surrender everything, we are able to receive everything. |
| Heaven, Yes |
Luke 23:43 |
Paradise/Heaven/Cross |
Today you will be with me in paradise. |
| Heaven, Yes Part 2 |
Luke 23:43 |
Paradise/Heaven/Cross |
Today you will be with me in paradise. |
| Midnight at Mid-day |
Matthew 27:45-47 |
Despair/Jesus/Cross |
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? |
| Thirst-Quencher |
John 19:28-29 |
Prophecy/Jesus' Humanity/Thirst/Cross |
Jesus is your never ending supply. |
| It Aint Over - Easter |
John 19:30 |
Finished/It is Finished/Cross/Easter |
"It is finished" but your story isn't over. |
| Counter-Cultural |
1 Corinthians 9:20-23 |
Culture/Mission/Paul |
Do you have a life worth imitating? |
| MVP (Makes Value Possible) |
1 Peter 2:17, 2 Corinthians 8:21 |
Honor |
Esteem people as being created in the image of God. |
| The Greatest |
1 Peter 5:5-6 |
Humility |
Humility is a virtue designed to give, not gain. |
| Whatever |
Colossians 3:22-25, 1 Corinthians 10:31 |
Hustle |
Working is an act of worship. Work from rest, not just rest from work. |
| Radical Hospitality (Scott Kindig) |
Hebrews 13:1-2 |
Hospitality |
Not what you have, but what you offer. |
| High 5 (Stephanie Newton) |
Mark 14:3-9 |
High Capacity/Mother's Day |
Choose to exceed expectations. |
| Destination Sticker |
1 Corinthians 9:22-27 |
Winsome |
Recap: Win some to Jesus through Irresistible Influence |
| Dry Ground |
Joshua 3:17-4:7, Joshua 21-24 |
Joshua/Memorial Day/Memorials |
A public commitment begins with a private conviction! |
| Come Home |
Ruth 1, Judges 2:11 |
Ruth/Naomi/Regrets/Covenant |
It is never too late to come back home to what you know to be true. |
| Not a Chance |
Ruth 2 |
Ruth/Boaz/Grace |
God is a detailed, not distant, God who is working for your good and His glory. |
| Failure to Launch |
Ruth 1, Ruth 2 |
Name/ Elimelech/ Biblical Manhood/ Father's Day |
Reject passivity, accept responsibility, and lead courageously. |
| Sleepless and Single |
Ruth 3 |
Ruth/Boaz/Security |
Find rest in the promises of God. |
| Paid in Full |
Ruth 4 |
Ruth/Boaz/Redemption |
Jesus is the ultimate kinsman redeemer. |
| Freedom Weekend |
Galatians 5:1 |
Freedom |
What's your freedom story and who needs to hear it? |
| Why Not You |
Judges 6:11-24 |
Gideon/Significance |
See yourself as God sees you. |
| The Checklist |
Judges 6:25-35 |
Gideon/Baal/Obedience |
Our identity is "in Christ" and our relationship with God should reflect that. |
| To Fleece or not to Fleece |
Judges 6:36-40 |
Gideon/Fleece |
Trusting God versus testing God. |
| Keeping it 300 (Drew Worsham) |
Judges 7 |
Gideon/Strength/Weakness |
God desires that we become wholly and fully dependent on Him alone. |
| Lion Heart |
Daniel 6:1-28 |
Daniel/Lion's Den/Prayer |
An open Tomb leads to an Open Window. |
| Living in "Limb"o |
Luke 19:1-10 |
Zacchaeus/Salvation |
Compassion leads to repentence. |
| Do you see me now? |
Luke 10:25-37 |
Homeless/Stranger/Good Samaritan |
Jesus realigns how we see and serve all people. |
| Outside the Box |
Genesis 6-8 |
Noah's Ark/Faith/Covenant |
Noah's Ark is not just a boat that floats, but a hope that boasts. |
| The Lesson in the Lunchable |
Matthew 14:13-21,Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15 |
Feeding the 5000/ Miracle/Provision |
What do you have to offer? More than you think. |
| Faith over Fear |
Matthew 14:22-33 |
Storm/Peter/Walking on Water/Fear |
Your firm foundation is not outside the storm, but within in. |
| Invisible, but Invincible |
Esther 1-10 |
Esther/God's Provision/Favor/ Deliverance |
The thumbprint of God is evident in Esther's (and your) story. |
| A Whale of a Journey |
Jonah 1-4 |
Whale/Jonah/Obedience |
The God of second chances turns our mistakes into miracles. |
| Empty Handed |
Luke 15:11-19 |
Prodigal Son |
He calls you by name. Come home! |
| Royal Reception |
Luke 15:20-24 |
Prodigal Son/Home/Father |
There is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. |
| Missing Out |
Luke 15:25-32 |
Prodigal Son/Brother |
Externally compliant but internally defiant. |
| Cosmic Clash |
Ephesians 6:12 |
Battle/Enemy/Fear |
We do not live in fear, but are called to stand firm. |
| Forbidden Fruit |
Ephesians 6:11 |
Armor/Enemy/Eve/Ambition/ Appetite/Approval |
Satan is defeated and sin is forgiven. |
| Tried and True |
Ephesians 6:10, Matthew 4:1-11 |
Temptation/Ambition/Appetite /Approval |
God does not promise to deliver us from spiritual warfare, but THROUGH Spiritual Warfare. |
| Buckle Up |
Ephesians 6:14 |
Belt of Truth/Belt |
The safeguard in spiritual warfare begins with the belt of truth. |
| Abs of Steel (Drew Worsham) |
Ephesians 6:10-14 |
Breastplace of Righteousness/ Righteousness |
Help me to believe what you believe about me. |
| No Shoes No Service |
Ephesians 6:15 |
Shoes/Peace/Gospel |
You are called to be a person of peace. |
| Fireproof |
Ephesians 6:16 |
Shield/Provision/Enemy/Security |
Faith rightly applied by truth is a shield of protection, because it was first a door of salvation. |
| Helmet of Hope |
Ephesians 6:17 |
Helmet/Confidence/Assurance/ Salvation |
Salvation is not just an event, it is a process. |
| Celebrating 2018 The Year of Favor |
Recap |
Armor/Live Ready |
Live Ready |
| A Chosen Voice |
1 Kings 19:9-13 |
God Speaks |
God still speaks to his people through his Word today, allowing us to individually apply it to our lives. |
| The Competing Voice |
John 10:3-5, 16 |
Jesus as Sheherd |
Because Jesus is the Shepherd and we are his sheep, it is possible for us to recognize and respond to Jesus' voice. |
| A Commanding Voice |
2 Timothy 3:16 |
Scripture is Revealed |
As God speaks through his Word, we can trust that it is reliable and relevant. |
| The Constant Voice |
Revelation 3:6 |
Holy Spirit/Multidimensional |
The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to practically live out what Jesus says to us. |
| A Clarifying Voice |
Exodus 3:1-12 |
Kairos Moment |
God speaks through his Spirit, verifies with his Word, and confirms through his people and circumstances. |
| The Comforting Voice |
Psalm 71:14 |
No Pain, No Gain |
God uses our pain to transform us and bring glory to him through us. |
| A Corporate Voice |
Hebrews 10:22-25 |
Speed Bump |
God not only speaks to the individual believer, but to the body of believers collectively, as well. |
| Special CBC Message |
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Psalm 23:1-3 |
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| Faith bigger than Fear |
Psalm 23:3-4 |
Gift of Righteousness/Direction |
God is at work in the details, even when we are unable to see it. |
| I Lack Nothing |
Psalm 23:5-6 |
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God always protects and provides. |
| Unknown Church - Antioch Effect |
Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-3 |
We are the Church |
We don't attend a church, we are the Church. |
| Unknown Friends |
Mark 2:1-12 |
Grace/Hope/Healing |
We are called to receive grace, as well as give grace to others. |
| Unknown Sin |
Psalm 51:10-12, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 139:23-24 |
Fully Loved/Fully Known |
God forgives sin when we confess it to him. |
| Unknown Condition |
Mark 5:22-34 |
Garment |
In dire circumstances, God can use even the smallest amount of faith to produce praise. |
| Unknown Interruption |
Mark 5:35-43 |
Interruption /Intervention |
Unknown interruptions are not always inconveniences, but interventions. |
| Unknown (g)od |
Acts 17:16-31 |
Describe/Display |
How we define and describe God determines how we display him in our life. |
| Unknown Eternity |
John 3:3-16 |
Heaven/Hell/Seventy years |
Based on Jesus' teachings, we can know what happens to us when we die if we trust in him. |
| Unknown Mom |
Proverbs 31:1-9 |
Inspiration/Intimidation |
Proverbs 31 is not meant to heap up expectations, but to produce exaltation. |
| Unknown Day |
Revelation 22:20 |
Return |
Live ready for his return. |
| Unknown Stone |
1 Samuel 7:1-13 |
Stone/Rocks/Repurpose |
We are known but to God. |
| A Defining DNA |
Acts 4:1-22 |
DNA |
Every believer and church has 3 DNA markers. |
| I Saw the Sign |
Luke 1:6-23 |
John the Baptist |
God is personal, perfect, and precise. |
| A Father's Heart |
Malachi 4:6 |
Lens |
The way we perceive God affects how we perceive ourselves. |
| Audience of One |
Matthew 3:1-12 |
Example/Impact |
Seek engagement/impact over entertainment. |
| Now, Introducing Jesus |
John 1:29, Matthew 3:13-17 |
Embrace/Engage |
Seize the moment. |
| You Belong Here |
Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:15-17, Mark 1:9-11 |
Declare/Delight |
God sees us the same way he sees Jesus. |
| Be*Loved (You Belong Here Part 2) |
Luke 3:22, Matthew 3:17 |
Belong |
Performance does not determine place with God. |
| Meekness is not a Weakness |
John 3:26-30 |
Purpose/Meekness |
Our meekness brings glory to him. |
| Above All |
John 3:31-36 |
Belief/Obedience |
Our beliefs drive our obedience/behavior. |
| No Doubt |
Matthew 11:1-6 |
Doubt |
Doubt can be an indicator of faith. |
| Kingdom Promises |
Matthew 5:1-11 |
Principles / Beatitudes |
Live by kingdom principles. |
| Kingdom Purpose |
Matthew 5:13-16 |
Salt/Light |
Kingdom principles aid us in living out kingdom purpose. |
| Kingdom Precepts |
Matthew 5:17-20 |
Law/Grace |
Knowing and treasuring God leads us to obedience. |
| Kingdom Passion |
Matthew 5:21-26 |
Anger |
Use anger for righteousness. |
| Kingdom Purity |
Matthew 5:27-30 |
Purity/Adultery/Lust |
Purity is a direction more than a line. |
| Kingdom People |
Matthew 5:31-32 |
Divorce |
There is honor for marriage, yet healing for those wounded by it. |
| Kingdom Proof |
Matthew 5:33-37 |
Words |
Consistency creates credibility. |
| Hate to Harmony |
Matthew 5:38-42 |
Retaliation |
See others through the gospel. |
| Kingdom Provision |
Matthew 6:1-4 |
Hypocrisy |
Pleasure is found in giving. |
| Kingdom Prayer |
Matthew 6:5-17 |
Prayer |
Prayer is a rhythm, not a routine. |
| Kingdom Path |
Matthew 6:19-24 |
Greed |
Recognize greed and reject it. |
| Kingdom Priorities |
Matthew 6:25-34 |
Anxiety |
Let Jesus have our anxiety. |
| Kingdom Pivot |
Matthew 7:1-6 |
Judgement |
What we are for is more important than what we are against. |
| Kingdom Persistence |
Matthew 7:7-14 |
Right/Share |
Pray for, demonstrate Jesus to, and share Jesus with someone in your life. |
| Kingdom Produce |
Matthew 7:15-23 |
Fruit |
Fruit proves faith. |
| Kingdom Precepice |
Matthew 7:24-29 |
Way of Living |
Jesus offers a better way of life. |
| Blessed Anticipation |
Luke 2:36-38 |
Anna |
Encounter his presence daily. |
| Expectation |
Luke 2:25-38 |
Active/Personal |
Align with God's Word and be driven by God's glory. |
| Blessed Invitation |
Luke 2:8-21 |
Inclusion |
God chooses to include the "least and last." |
| Blessed Revelation |
Matthew 1:18-24 |
Joseph |
Find a Joseph and be a Joseph. |
| CHRISTMAS EVE |
Luke 1:26-38 |
Mary |
Be willing to embrace the message at all costs. |
| Blessed Celebration |
Matthew 2:1-12 |
Wisdom/Seek |
Sacrifice and faith is what gives a gift value. |
| Year of Focus |
Proverbs 29:18 |
Focused/Vision |
Vision that goes beyond what is apparent or evident requires F.O.C.U.S. to see what is essential and necessary. |
| The Power of 1% |
Luke 16:10 |
Be the One |
Doing big things for God begins with the willingness to do the small things that only God will see. |
| Margin Matters |
Ephesians 5:15-17 |
Limits/Margin/Boundaries |
To live a life with healthy boundaries that allow "U" to do more with less. |
| Know Yourself |
1 Timothy 4:15-16 |
Self-Awareness |
In order to lead others, you must be able to lead yourself, but you can't lead yourself if you don't know yourself. |
| Irresistible Influence |
Proverbs 3:3-4 |
Intentional/ Influential |
The power to influence others comes when our focus shifts from "me-centered" to "you-centered." |
| Facing Failure |
Proverbs 24:16 |
Mirror/Failure/Fear |
It's NOT "if" you will fail, it's "when" you fall, but how quickly you get up that counts. |
| Servant Leadership |
John 13:1-20, Mark 10:45, Philippians 2:7, Matthew 23:11 |
Honor/Humilty/Honesty/Humanity |
The quickest way to the top is to serve from the bottom. |
| Followship- Flip Side of Leadership |
Luke 5:11 |
Leader/Direction |
A leader is not a leader unless there is a follower. What made Jesus worth following? Knowing these attributes not only makes us better leaders for Jesus while seeking to be a better follower of Jesus. |
| Saved to Be Sent |
Jonah 1-3 |
Call/Mission |
For every individual follower of Jesus, there is a call to be part of God's mission for the world. The goal of this message is to see yourself in the story of God for the salvation of the world. |
| The Breath that Creates |
Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, 2:22 |
Creation |
The breath of God highlighted in Scripture CREATION marks an awakening to all of our lives that we are created for so much more! |
| The Breath that Connects |
Psalm 150:6 |
Worship |
You were created for the pleasure of God, and when your pleasure is found in bringing Him pleasure, then your pleasure won't be found in empty pleasure but in eternal treasure! |
| The Breath that Revives |
Ezekiel 37:1-14 |
Valley/Vault |
Valleys are the low places in our lives that cause us to feel that hope is lost and what once was will never be again. However, could we embrace this truth that our Valley is not a VAULT BUT A VINEYARD! |
| The Breath that Revives |
Ezekiel 37:1-14 |
Valley/Vineyard |
Valleys are the low places in our lives that cause us to feel that hope is lost and what once was will never be again. However, could we embrace this truth that our Valley is not a VAULT BUT A VINEYARD! |
| The Breath that is Taken |
John 12:9-19 |
Awe/Wonder |
There are moments in life that take your breath away becasue of astonishment, awe, and wonder. Those moments are not always defined by the breath-taking complexities of life, but rather the breath-taking intentionalities of life. |
| The Breath that Conquers |
Various |
Live/Conquer |
The breath that conquers sin, death, hell, and Satan forevermore is the same breath that allows you to not live in defeat during the unknown, but let it be known: Because He lives you can face tomorrow! |
| The Breath that gives Courage |
John 20:19-23 |
Vitality/Victory |
The giving of the Holy Spirit is the source of vitality in the daily life of the follower of Jesus and this sermon's attempt will prove it. |
| The Breath that Speaks |
Various |
Belief |
The Bible is more than a book; it is a Belief! |
| The Breath that Wins |
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 |
Win/Faithful |
If we know we win in the end, then why do we live in defeat today? |
| Moment of Truth |
Nehemiah 1 |
Change/Care |
What separates those who merely strive for personal comfort and those who seek profound change is one word: _____________. |
| Midnight Ride |
Nehemiah 2 |
Road Map/Opportunity/Rise Up |
Gain a roadmap on how to navigate a good-cause verses a God-calling. |
| Shoulder to Shoulder |
Nehemiah 3 |
Rebuild/Work |
To understand that every person has a significant part to play in the rebuilding of a nation. |
| I Got your Back |
Nehemiah 4 |
Work/Fighting |
Some things are worth fighting for and though that list may feel short, its ramifications are long. |
| Win - Win Approach |
Nehemiah 5 |
Leadership/Conflict Resolution |
Effective leadership is not just the ability to move people to the accomplishment of a mission; it is also modeling how to navigate towards conflict resolution. |
| Dealing with Distraction |
Nehemiah 6 |
Distractions/Help |
Life is full of distractions. If you are going to live a purpose-filled life, you must learn how to deal with distractions. If you don't handle distractions, distractions will handle you. |
| What's on my Heart |
Nehemiah 7 |
Prompting/Purpose |
When God places something or someone on your heart, it is a prompting by God that is either preparing or pointing to the purpose of God that could include you! See Something, Say Something, Hear Something, Do Something! |
| Captivated by Truth |
Nehemiah 8 |
Solutions/Life |
To see God's Word not as a place of outdated commandments, but instead a place of relevant solutions to life. |
| History is HIS-Story |
Nehemiah 9 |
Moving/Story |
To understand that God is moving you from the margins of existence to the story of God for eternity. |
| Signed, Sealed, Delivered |
Nehemiah 10 |
Encounter/Action |
To be reminded that Talk is cheap, and empty promises have never changed the world! However, when there is an encounter with God, there will be evidence beyond words-there will be ACTION by doing the following: |
| The Vibe of Valor |
Nehemiah 11 |
Valor/Receive |
To understand the importance of VALOR being more than a medal to achieve, but a declaration to receive. |
| Walking on the Walls |
Nehemiah 12 |
Teach/Transformational |
The moments in life that teach you the most may not always be the most treasured, but they are often the most transformational. |
| Don't Forget |
Nehemiah 13:2 |
Learn/Live |
The lessons of Nehemiah are just to be LEARNED, but LIVED! |
| MORE THAN your Mistakes |
Romans 8:1-4 |
Define/Change |
To understand how IN CHRIST changes everything! |
| MORE THAN your Temptations |
Romans 8:5-11 |
Temptation |
Today, we learn how to face our temptations versus fall from our temptations! |
| MORE THAN your Title |
Romans 8:12-17 |
Title/Sealed |
I want you to know who you are and WHOSE you are becasue WHOSE you are will tell you who you are! |
| MORE THAN your Suffering |
Romans 8:18-25 |
Pain/Suffering |
To understand that pain and suffering cannot be avoided in this life, but pain and suffering can be used to make us attentive to the heavenly life. |
| MORE THAN you Loneliness |
Romans 8:26-27 |
Connection/Desperation |
The line of communication with God is always open, never to be met with full mailboxes, automated services, or voice recordings. You are MORE connected THAN you think! |
| MAXIMIZING the MORE within YOU |
Ephesians 3:20-21 |
Called/Maximize |
In order for God's people to do what we are called to do and be who we are called to be, there must be a shift in our hearts and minds to move from excepting a spirit of mediocracy to embracing a spirit of excellence. |
| MORE THAN your Setbacks (Part One) |
Romans 8:28 |
Good/Purpose |
There is never a moment in your life that will not be used for your good! |
| MORE THAN your Setbacks (Part Two) |
Romans 8:28b-30 |
Win/Control |
There is nothing that ever catches God off guard or by surprise. and that not only applies in politics, but in your personal life too! |
| MORE THAN a Coincidence |
Romans 8:29-30 |
Coincidence/Purpose |
There is no such thing as coincidence or happenstance. By looking back at every major event of your life, you will discover that it led you to this very moment! It is all connected for a BIGGER purpose. |
| MORE THAN we can Measure! |
Romans 8:31-34 |
Faith/Blessing |
The blessing of God isn't meaningless when it is seen as measureless. |
| MORE THAN a Conqueror |
Romans 8:35-39 |
Conquer/Victory |
The One who conquered sin, death, and hell not only speaks victory over you, but secures victory through you. |
| Perhaps Today |
Luke 2:26-32 |
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| PSA Announcement |
Luke 1:26-56 |
Peace/Provision |
The provision of peace always comes in the moments when you least likely expect it! |
| Christmas Creative Experience |
N/A |
Story/Chaos |
A Christmas story in the midst of chaos. |
| I Saw the Sign! |
Matthew 2 & Luke 2 |
Story/Symbols |
There are signs/symbols in the Christmas story that speak uniquely to each person that encounters and engages them not only for what they are saying, but better yet, who they are speaking about! JESUS |
| Resilient to Worship |
Romans 12:1-2 |
Worship/Radical/Giving Challenge |
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| Civil Unrest Statement to Church |
Statement |
Peace/Pray for our Nation/Conflict |
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| Resilient with Spiritual Gifts |
Romans 12:3-9 |
Grace/Discover/Spirtual Gift |
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| Resilient in Persecution |
Romans 12:14 |
Battle/Curse/Bless/Persecution |
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| Open Mic |
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Breakthrough moments |
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| Resilient to Relate |
Romans 12:15 |
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| Resilient in Reconciliation |
Romans 12:16-18 |
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*cyber attack statement to church |
| Overcoming Evil |
Romans 12 |
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| The Prayer that Changed a City |
Philippians 1:9-11 |
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| Fill it to the Brim |
John 2:1-11 |
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| No Lifeguard on Duty |
John 5:1-17 |
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| Can You See me Now? |
John 6 |
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| Holy Spit |
John 9:1-41 |
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| He Said Her Name |
John 20:1-18 |
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| Wreck It Ralph |
John 21 |
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| This is a Move |
Acts 1 |
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| Filled to the Brim |
Acts 2:1-21, 36-41 |
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| Upper Room |
Acts 2:42-47 |
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| Honor Mother's (Mother's Day) |
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| May I have Your Attention |
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| Turn The Tassel |
Joshua 1:1-5 |
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| Home of the Free & Land of the Brave |
Joshua 1:6-9 |
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| One God |
Exodus 20:1-3 |
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| No More Idols |
Exodus 20:4-6 |
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| More Than A Name |
Exodus 20:7 |
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| Closed On Sunday |
Exodus 20:8-11 |
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| Honor Your Parents |
Exodus 20:12 |
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| Life is Precious |
Exodus 20:13 |
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| No Adultery |
Exodus 20:14 |
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| Off Limits |
Exodus 20:15 |
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| Liar Liar |
Exodus 20:16 |
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| Fill in the Blank |
Exodus 20:17 |
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| So Many Voices |
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| Peace in the Middle of Problems |
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| The Unveiling |
Revelation 1 |
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| A Look in the Mirror Part 1 |
Revelation 2 |
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| A Look in the Mirror Part 2 |
Revelation 3 |
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| The Epicenter |
Revelation 4-5 |
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| Never Too Late |
Revelation 6-7 |
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| Listen Up |
Revelation 8 - 9 |
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| Press Pause |
Revelation 10-11 |
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| The Battle of Belief |
Revelation 12-13 |
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| The Time is Now |
Revelation 14 |
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| Just a Glimpse |
Revelation 15-16 |
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| Babylonism |
Revelation 17-18 |
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| Wedding Bells |
Revelation 19 |
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| Keepin' it 1000 |
Revelation 20 |
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| Heaven Yes! |
Revelation 21 |
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| Last Words |
Revelation 22 |
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| The Wonder of Wander |
Matthew 2:1-10 |
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| Crown Him |
Matthew 2:10-13 |
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| Gift Exchange |
Matthew 2:11 |
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| Happy New Year |
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| Soul Detox |
Matthew 6:16-19 |
Fasting |
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| Mission Possible |
Matthew 28:18-20 |
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| Our DNA |
Act 2:42-47 |
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| A Life Worth Imitating |
1 John 2:6 |
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| Perfect Timing |
Mark 5:21-43 |
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| The Calling |
1 Kings 17:1-16 |
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| Turn IT Around |
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 |
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| CBC Sunday Morning - Joseph Sojourner |
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| Never Alone/Looking at Lions |
Daniel 6 |
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| God Goggles |
2 Kings 6:8-23 |
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| Jericho |
Joshua 6 |
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| My Space |
Matthew 3:13-15 |
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| Open Heaven |
Matthew 3:16,Luke, 3:21, Mark 1:10 |
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| Behold the Dove |
Matthew 3:16,Luke, 3:22, John 1:32 |
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| Invitation to Grace |
Matthew 3:17 |
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| Monday is Coming |
John 1:34 |
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| Light Up the City - Jeff Wallace |
Matthew 5:13-16 |
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| Pass it Down |
2 Timothy 1:5-7 |
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| Far from Home |
Luke 15:12-32 |
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| Gods Got You Covered |
Ephesians 6:11-18 |
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| Love Uvalde |
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| I Still Do - Marquise Cox |
Hosea 1-3 |
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| Day of the Lord |
Joel 1-3 |
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| Famous Amos |
Amos 5 |
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| Sin of Sins |
Obadiah |
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| A Whale of a Story |
Jonah |
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| No Fishing Allowed |
Micah |
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| Good God Almighty |
Nahum |
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| Favored |
Zephaniah 3:17 |
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| Full House |
Haggai 1-2 |
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| Lip Service |
Malachi 2:5-8 |
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| Leave the Light On |
Zechariah 4:6 |
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| Whole Life |
Various |
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| Sexuality and Gender |
Various |
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| Kingdom People |
Ephesians 2:11-22 |
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| Do You Mind |
Isaiah 26:3 |
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| Peoples and Steeples |
Hebrews 10:24-25 |
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| Sixth Sense |
Colossians 2:15 |
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| Be Real |
1 John 1 |
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| Prove it |
1 John 2:1-14 |
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| Word Up! |
1 John 2:15-27 |
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| Kingdom of God |
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| The Haves and Have Nots |
1 John 2:28-3:10 |
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| Love Wins |
1 John 3:11-24 |
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| It Ain't About Me |
1 John 3:19-4:18 |
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| Proof Positive |
1 John 5:1-12 |
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| Knowledge Is Power |
1 John 5:13-21 |
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| The Dangers of a Christ-less Christmas |
Matthew 1:18-24; Luke 1:26-38 |
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| You're Welcome |
Luke 2:8-10 |
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| Giftmas or Christmas |
Luke 2:11 |
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| Home for Christmas |
Luke 2:13-20 |
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| The Waiting Room |
Luke 2:36-38 |
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| House of Healing |
John 5:1-9 |
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| At the Cross-Roads |
Mark 10:46-52 |
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| Open Door |
Exodus 14:10-16; Hebrews 11:29-31 |
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| Can you hear me now? |
1 Samuel 3:10 |
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| Fruit-Filled Vs. Fruit Flavored |
Galatians 5:16-25 |
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| Eagerly Desire the Gifts of the Spirit |
Acts 1:8 |
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| Warning Signs: Ways We Regect the Holy Spirit |
1 Corinthians 2:14 |
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| You don't have the right to remain silent. |
Acts 1:8; John 1:40-42; 2 Cor 5:20-21 |
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| Oily |
2 Cor 1:21; 1 John 2:20 |
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| Embrace the Eight |
Acts 8:26-40 |
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| A Fork in the Road |
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19 |
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| Why Easter Matters? |
Mark 16:6 |
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| All In |
Psalm 119:10 |
Divided, Reserved |
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| All In - Part 2 |
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Wordly, ashamed |
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| All In - Part 3 |
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| Tough Times |
James 1 |
Tough times, embrace, endure |
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| Females of the Family Tree |
Matthew 1 |
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| Your Next Level |
1 Timothy 4:11-12 |
Influence |
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| We remember |
Leviticus 23 |
Rememberance |
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| It just takes Othniel |
Judges 3:7-11 |
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| A Pointed Message |
Judges 3:12-30 |
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| The Value of Valor |
Judges 6:11-34 |
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| Sweet Victory |
Judges 4-5 |
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| Zero to Hero |
Judges 10-12 |
God uses nobodies |
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| Boys Will Be Boys |
Judges 13-14 |
Warning Signs/Choices |
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| Free for All |
Judges 15 |
Revenge |
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| Love is Blind |
Judges 16 |
Focus/Consume |
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| God's Children are Not for Sale |
Proverbs 31:8-9 |
Trafficking |
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| The Social Dilemma-Get your Life Back |
Isaiah 26:3 |
Social Media/Technology |
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