The holidays have a way of amplifying the dysfunction in every family.  Sometimes we can laugh off the dysfunction.  But most of the time, the pain is just too deep.  Truth be told, Jesus came from a dysfunctional family too.  This Christmas we contemplate the Heavenly Father's perfect love for the generations of imperfect people through whom Jesus traces his legal and biological lineage.

Wounded Women     Struggling Men     The Blessed Son     Blessed Families

Our land is in great trouble and disgrace.  There is record unemployment.  Greed has ravaged corporate America, destroying the wealth of millions.  We have become a nation of consumers and debtors, owned by another.  We lack moral clarity on how, or even if, we should care for the sick and aging.  Children are killing one another without conscience on the streets of our cities.  Babies are aborted in the name of choice, never seeing the light of life. Our government is saddled with corruption, and politicians disgrace themselves daily by some new scandal.  Our universities are hard at work, deprogramming our youth of their "harmful" Christian values and beliefs.  God is no longer relevant.  Believing in him is the problem, or so we are made to think.

We’ve seen this storyline before.  Devoid of God, we long for some hero to lead us out of the dark hole we have dug for ourselves.  Desperate for hope, we chase one empty promise after another.  But no hero emerges!  No promise delivers.  Hope proves elusive.  Our land continually deteriorates.  Join us for a hard-hitting sermon series that takes a different approach, and proposes timeless solutions to the trouble and disgrace we’ve created for ourselves.  When there are no good answers, there is only one place to turn.

No Heroes, Only Faith     No Progress Without God     Every Single One Counts
It Is Going to Get Real Tough     It Takes More than Building     Stubbornly Loyal Always

Stagnant?  Defeated?  Meandering?  Ordinary?  It is one thing to go through the motions of being a churchgoer, but it's quite another to live in the power of God's Holy Spirit!  Begin a journey of experiencing a greater measure of God's presence and power.  Discover who the Holy Spirit is, why he was sent to dwell within believers, and confidently unleash his supernatural power in your life.

Introducing the Holy Spirit (Part 1)      Introducing the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Power to Regenerate     Power to Heal     Power to Enlighten     Power to Sanctify     Power to Encourage
Power to Direct     Power to Mobilize     Power to Untie the Tongue     Power to Inspire Worship

Solomon was a man of unfathomable wealth, power, and privilege.  In his day, silver became as common as stones.  His wisdom was unrivaled by anyone of his time, or since his time.  His fame reached the ends of the earth.  People traveled from distant lands just to be in his presence and enjoy his charm.  He enjoyed unprecedented peace with neighboring kings and nations.  Solomon was a man of unlimited potential.  Unfortunately, his heart wasn't right before God, and he squandered his potential on excess.  Join us this summer as we study Ecclesiastes and learn timeless lessons from Solomon's life.  Even more important, meet the One who came after Solomon and rose to become the greatest "Rockstar" the world has ever known.

The Rise of an Ancient Rockstar
The Lure of Pleasure     The Lure of Success     The Lure of Fame
Redeeming a Rockstar

Religious leaders.  Politicians.  Psychologists.  Talk show hosts.  We are surrounded by authorities promising to unlock the secret of life.  Is the secret of life found in better government?  Medicine?  Education?  Religion?  In our next message series, "Exposed: The Secret Revealed", we will examine the secret of life in depth through a study of the book of Colossians.

The Power of the Secret :: Colossians 1:1-8
Living Lives Worthy of the Secret :: Colossians 1:9-14
The Supremacy of the Secret :: Colossians 1:13-23
The Secret Exposed :: Colossians 1:24-2:5
Freedom from Deception :: Colossians 2:1-10
Freedom from Controlling Religion :: Colossians 2:9-23
Resurrection Mindset :: Colossians 3:1-4
Breaking Free :: Colossians 3:5-10
The Power of a Redeemed Community :: Colossians 3:11-17
Redeeming Marriage :: Colossians 3:18-19
How to be a Kid :: Colossians 3:20
How to be a Parent :: Colossians 3:21
How to be a Teenager :: Colossians 3:20
Redeeming the Workplace :: Colossians 3:22-25
Being a Great Boss :: Colossians 4:1
Missional Living :: Colossians 4:2-6
Enlisting in God's Kingdom :: Colossians 4:7-18

We don't see DNA.  We don't really think about DNA.  Yet every cell in our body functions according to a design, a blueprint, a recipe, and a microscopic set of instructions.  DNA is the most basic building block of life!  Now, we cannot change our physical DNA, per se.  But what if we could change our spiritual DNA?  What if we could change the blueprint, the recipe, or the source code by which we've come to live our lives?  This series will explore the spiritual DNA of God's family, the Church.

Education.  Exaltation.  Empowerment.  Excellence.
Encouragement.  Equipping.  Expression.  Evangelism.

Rediscover the true spirit of Christmas as we reflect on the wish, the tree, and the gift of Christmas.  Also, we will examine how to say thanks to God for all he has done for us in Christ.

The Wish: Reconciliation of the World
The Tree: Forgiveness for All Who Believe
The Gift: Everlasting Life for All Who Believe
The Thanks: Our Response to God's Gifts

A study of 1 Corinthians.  We jokingly repeat the popular tag line, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."  This line entices us to believe that sin can be exhilarating, playful, and even harmless.  But is this true?  Like Vegas, Corinth had proudly established herself as a pleasure capital in the first century.  Tragically, like the city of Corinth, the Church at Corinth was beginnng to lose her way.  The book of 1 Corinthians was written to teach us about the power of God's grace, the lure of sin, and the dangers of losing our way in a godless culture.

The Lure of Sin City     Elvis Impersonators and Headliners     Rolling the Dice     
Surviving in a Sex-Crazed Culture      On Getting Rich Quick     Drive-Through Chapels      
The Cult of Me-ism      Overcoming Temptation     Beyond Skin Deep      Entertained to Death      
Grateful      After the Grave

This is a study of 1 Kings and 2 Kings, detailing the life of Elijah.  We are mesmerized by the accomplishments of Olympic heroes.  But what about the true heroes of old?  Elijah was a no-name who grew up in the middle of nowhere.  He was a nobody living in a dark, dangerous, and politically corrupt time.  His life, however, reveals the pattern of how God develops ordinary men and women into everyday heroes.

Into Obscurity     Into the Shadows     Into Battle     Into Glory

Have you found a vibrant new life in God?  Do you feel God's blessing on your family, friends, and work?  In this series of messages, you will taste what it means to passionately love God.  Unleash the power of God's love in your relationships.  Align your heart, mind, body, and soul with the will of the one who governs the universe with love.

Stop Wandering     Take a Knee     Honor Your Parents     Make God Famous     Rest in God's Work
Celebrate Life     Go All the Way     Be Generous     Love the Truth     Want What You Have

Frustrated?  Tired?  Has surviving the relational jungle of life worn you down?  Some relationships can be downright difficult.  Others can be harsh, even cruel.  Even our best relationships can be challenging to manage.  In this series of messages, we will explore God’s principles for cultivating great relationships.  You will develop "survival skills" for avoiding relational pitfalls and for getting relationships back on track.

Faithfulness     Consideration     Humility     Asking     Discernment     
Courage     Self-control     Integrity     Persevering

Even though the Church and the individuals who make up the Church have been shattered by sin, we have also been redeemed by Christ's death and strengthened by God's Holy Spirit.  We are restored for God's glory.

Shattered: The Origin of Pain     Redeemed: Enduring Pain with a Purpose     
Strengthened: Obedient Unto Death     Restored: The Gift of Eternal Life

The Old Testament book of Numbers is filled with long, seemingly endless lists of names.  But there is more to Numbers than meets the eye.  Behind every number is a person.  Behind every person is a captivating story of God's faithfulness and desire to bless his people.

From Captivity to Blessing     From Purposeless to Purposeful     From Unclean to Clean     
From Crowd to Consecrated     From Isolation to God's Presence     From Rebellion to Unity     
From Fear to Faith     From Curse to Blessing

This December, discover what's behind the Christmas music that Christians have sung for centuries.

Hope: O Come, O Come Emmanuel.     Peace: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.
Joy: Joy to the World.     Love: Silent Night, Holy Night.

As believers, we have dozens of deeply cherished beliefs concerning the Christian life.  These beliefs have been passed down generation after generation and have an extraordinary impact on our lives.  But how many of these beliefs can limit the effectiveness of the Church?  And how many can withstand the scrutiny of scripture?

Holy Man Myth Pt. 1     Holy Man Myth Pt. 2     The Holy Place Myth     The Lone Ranger Myth
The Sarcasm Myth     The Cheap Grace Myth     The Scarcity Myth

According to George Barna, there are over 190 million non-Christians in the United States, making America the third largest mission field in the world.  Over half of these non-Christians have been attending Protestant chruches for over ten years, but have never made a decsion to follow Jesus Christ.  What are we going to do about it?

Why Go?     Go Pray.     Go Love.     Go Invite.     Go Tell.

1. Who you are under varying aspects or conditions  2. Who somebody is, especially the name somebody is known by  3. The set of characteristics somebody recognizes as belonging uniquely to himself or herself and constituting his or her individual personality for life  4. The state or fact of being the same one as described.

A Well-Grounded Person     A Joy-Filled Person     A Spirit-Led Person     A Zealous Person
A Deeply-Devoted Person     A Self-less Person     An Influential Person     A Compassionate Person

Easter is about hope.  But what is the Christian’s hope?  And how is this hope related to Christ?  Beginning Easter Sunday, we will begin a ten week study through the book of Revelation.  Each week, we will consider a different portrait of Christ.  Each portrait will deepen our understanding and appreciation of Jesus Christ.  These portraits will fundamentally change the way we see ourselves, the Church, and God’s world.

The Alpha and Omega     The Light of the World     The Throne in Heaven     The Lamb Who Was Slain
The Witness     The Eternal Story     The Remnant and the Harvest     The Thief in the Night
The Bride and Bridegroom     The New Jerusalem     After the Dot, then What?

Have you ever heard the expression, "Easier said than done?"  In James 1:22 (NIV) it says, "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.  Do what it says."  In this series of messages, James shows us practical ways to live life with God.  Let James show you how to "do life" with God.

Just Live It!     Passing the Test     The Anatomy of Sin     Beyond Reactive Living     The Danger of Sermons
Love Beyond Skin Deep     A Faith that Works     The Biggest Little Troublemaker     Sowing Seeds of Peace
The Purpose of Wealth     Drawing Near to God     Be Patient, Stand Firm     Powerful, Effective Prayer

When you love someone, you want to give her the ultimate gift.  This Christmas, unwrap the ultimate gift given to us by God, his Son Jesus Christ.

The Ultimate Gift     Christ's Love Compels Us

In the game "Operation", we are the doctor and the stakes for a surgery mishap are laughable.  But when it comes to real life, Jesus Christ is the great physician and the stakes are eternal.  In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus diagnoses the underlying attitudes that rob us of the life God created us to enjoy.

Where's the Doctor?     Brain Freeze (Proud)     Unbendable Knee (Unrepentant)     Quick Feet (Brash)
Full Stomach (Satisfied)     Hardened Heart (Unmerciful)     Seared Conscience (Impure)
Chip on Shoulder (Quarrelsome)     Missing Spine (Conviction-less)

We have all heard the expression, "There are two sides to every coin."  When people use this expression, they are gently asking us to consider a different perspective— a perspective that we have not previously considered.  In this series of messages, we will consider three invaluable perspectives on finances that can deepen your trust in God, set you free from debt, and multiply your impact for Christ.

In God We Trust     The Material Things     The Eternal Thing

In more ways than one, life is a trip.  Trips can be exhilarating, frustrating or (yawn) boring.  What about your trip?  Do you have a destination in mind?  Do you have a trusty map to get there?  Are you travelling with others, or alone?  Stop in this summer for some timeless travel advice from some not so "minor" travel experts.

Hosea: On Not Seeing the Signs     Joel: On Navigating Life's Storms     Amos: On Sticking to the Itenerary
Obadiah: On Not Stopping to Help     Jonah: On Not Going     Micah: On Turning Around     
Nahum: On Avoiding Dead Ends     Habakkuk: On Asking for Direction     Zephaniah: On Seeking God
Haggai: On Going God's Way     Zechariah: On Welcoming God's Reign
Malachi: On Moving Beyond Mediocrity     Christ: He is the Way, the Truth, the Life!

The Learning Channel delivers fresh and informative insights for dealing with those unscripted, every day challenges from the lighter side of life.  These challenges might include things like dressing with style, remodeling our homes, restoring a classic car, preparing for a wedding, or even preparing for the arrival of a baby.  In this series of messages, we will explore some of life's deeper challenges from the perspective of God's word.

In a Fix     While You Were Out     A Wedding Story     A Baby Story
What Not to Wear     Clean Sweep     Trading Spaces     Overhaulin     Moving Up

Have you really met Jesus?  Would you recognize his face in a crowd?  Will you recognize him on the last day when he appears in the clouds?  Have you been inspired by his intensity?  Have you been challenged by seeing his love in action?  Are you emboldened by his courage and toughness?  Have you been humbled by his undying faithfulness and suffering?  A study on the gospel of Luke.

New Beginning (1-2)     Led by the Spirit (3-4)     Under Authority (4-6)     Unconventional Wisdom (6)
The Healer's Touch (7-8)     Why Christians Don't Love (7)     Can You Hear Me Now? (8)
Becoming the True Apprentice (6,9-10)     Who Do You Say I Am? (9)     Jesus Resolute (9)
The Heart of Discipleship (10-11)     Words of Warning (11-12)     Scarcity No More (12-19)
The Passion of Christ (19-23)     The Easter Story (24)

Have you ever wondered what the Christian faith is all about?  This series of messages will tell the complete story of Jesus Christ, from Genesis to Revelation.

Creation     Choices     Consequences     Covenant
Christ     Cross     Church     New Creation

In this series of messages, you will develop practical skills and insights about how to be an influence for Jesus Christ.  Discover the power of this simple formula for being an influence.  Praying + loving + inviting + telling = maximum impact for God's kingdom.

Praying     Loving     Inviting     Telling     Celebrating Service     Maximum Influence

   One-Anothering.  Forget the stereotype of the stoic Christian sitting on a cold pew, staring blankly at the back of the head of the person sitting in front of him.  One-anothering is the art of relationship and it is the reflection of Christ's life in each one of us.  As Christians, we are not called to a life of isolation, but of community!  It is in community with one another that our love for God is demonstrated and the life of Christ is lived out.

Spur One Another On     Admonish One Another     Serve One Another     Forgive One Another
Accept One Another     Confess to One Another

While chasing their greatest dream, the members of the Apollo 13 crew found themselves as dependent on God as ever.  How would they be saved?  How could they make a square peg fit into a round hole?  How could this become their finest hour?  Would the world ever be the same again?  Join us as we explore God's solutions to our greatest problems.

Growing in God's Son     Being Filled with God's Spirit     One-Anothering God's Family
Influencing God's World     Living the Four Relationships

An in-depth reflection on Paul's letter to the Ephesians.  Part 1 provides an understanding of Jesus Christ's identity and his work on our behalf.  Part 2 explores the practical way's our love for Christ impacts us in the world, at work, in the Church, and in our homes.

Part 1 (September 12 - November 21, 2004)
Blessed! (1:3)      In Christ? (1:3-14)      Increasing Faith (1:15-23)      Mighty Power (1:19-23)
But Now in Christ (2:1-10)      The Cross Factor (2:19-22)      The Measure of Spirituality (3:1-13) 
Approaching with Confidence (3:14-21)     The Abundance Mindset (Overview)

Part 2  (January 2 - June 26, 2005)
One in Christ (4:1-6)      Graced by God (4:7-16)      Lasting Change (4:17-24)      Putting Off Falsehood (4:25) 
Putting Off Anger (4:24-32)      Knowing True Love (5:1-2)      Value of Hard Work (4:28) 
Not Even a Hint (5:3-7)      Pleasing God (5:8-20)      
The Submitted Christ (Reflections on Easter)      The Exalted Christ (Reflections on Easter) 
What is Submission? (5:21)      Loving Your Wife (5:21-33)      Respecting Your Husband (5:21-33) 
The Duty of Children (6:1-3)      The Duty of Parents (6:4)      
The Duty of Employees (6:5-8)      The Duty of Employers (6:9) 
Principle of Spiritual Warfare (6:10-20)      Ambassadors for Christ (6:21-24)      Undying Love (6:24)

Have you caught a glimpse of the Christ of Christmas?  This series of messages will reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ from the viewpoint of the Old Testament scriptures.  Discover the background of Jewish history, the promise of the coming of Christ the Messiah, see how God prepared his people for Christ's birth, and discover how God physically visited us on earth in the person of Jesus Christ.

Preludes     Promises     Preparation     Incarnation

What is the purpose of the Church?  What is a disciple, or follower of Jesus Christ, supposed to do or become?  What is the function of elders, deacons, church leaders, the ministry staff, and the congregation?  How should the church serve the world?

What is a Disciple?     What is our Purpose?     Board-Protected.     Staff-Led.
Congregation-Serving.     World-Served.     The Value of Work.

This series offers a study on the book of Acts.  Upon the death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Christ into heaven, the early church sparked a revolution that has span thousands of years.  Discover why the church is every bit as revolutionary today as it was in those first years.

Revolutionary Beginning (1-2)     Revolutionary Living (3-4)     Revolutionary Leaders  (5-6)     
Revolutionary Message (6-7)     Revolutionary Witnessing (8)     Revolutionary Conversion (9)
Revolutionary Fellowship (11, 13)     Revolutionary Problem Solving (9, 11, 15)     Revolutionary Dynamic (15-16)    
Revolutionary Proclamation (16-17)     Revolutionary Challenge (16-19)    Revolutionary Committment (20-23)
Revolutionary Freedom (24-27)

Get a firsthand look at Jesus Christ's incredible passion for the things of God.  Let his passion transform your witness, your evangelism, your passion for reading and studying God's word, your love for people, your worship, your eternal hope, and your sense of mission in God's world.

Passion for Witness     Passion for Fishing     Passion for Scripture     Passion for People
Passion for Community     Passion for Celebration     Passion for Eternity     Passion for Revolution

This series provides an in-depth study of themes found throughout the book of Proverbs.  Discover God's time-tested wisdom for living skillfullly, as reflected in the wisdom literature.

Skilful Living     Fearing God     Godly Speech     Seeing Reality
Showing Discretion     Selfless love

Every believer must be concerned with four basic questions.  First, do you love God's Son?  Second, is God's Holy Spirit alive in you?  Third, are you being Christ's body on earth?  Last, are you loving God's world?

Jesus was the way, the truth, and the life.  Throughout his ministry he modeled the life that God created us to live.  He spoke clearly and truthfully about such topics as freedom, compassion, forgiveness, friendship, stress, self-image, dealing with difficult people, facing hard times, and depression.

Jesus on Freedom     Jesus on Caring     Jesus on Forgiveness     Jesus on Friendship
Jesus on Stress     Jesus on Self-Image     Jesus on Difficult People     Jesus on Hard Times     Jesus on Depression

Christ-less Christianity isn't true Christianity.  It is merely a shadow of the real thing.  It is a mirage that promises everything, but never quenches your thirst.  In this series you will discover why Christ must be in the very center of your life and family.  This series is a study of the book of Hebrews.  Discover how Jesus Christ stands in the center of all history, and is the promised messiah of old.

God Has Spoken (1:1-3, 2:3-4)     What is Spirituality? (1:1-14)     How Shall We Escape? (2:1-13)
Does God Care? (2:14-18)     Lessons from the Desert (3:1-19)     Making Love Last (13:4)
Remembering the Sabbath (4:1-11)     The Voice of God (4:12-13)     The Priesthood of Christ (4:15-5:10)
Moving Toward Maturity (5:11-6:3)     Building Our Hope (6:4-20)     Jesus, Our King and Priest (7:1-28)
The New Covenant (8:1-13)     The Blood of Jesus Christ (9:1-28)     He Will Come Again (9:28)
Being Made Holy (10:1-18)     The Nature of Grace (10:19-39)     The Hall of Faith (11:1-40)
The Discipline of God (12:1-29)     I Do, I Did, Now What? (13:4-5)     Finding Contentment (13:5-7)
The Unchanging Christ (13:9-16)     Pleasing God (13:18-25)

In the center of the Christmas story is the image of the baby Jesus laying defenseless and vulnerable in a manger.  The world would never be the same after his birth.  Learn about why it was so important for Jesus to come to earth as a helpless baby, with humility, with empathy, and with generosity.

Looking Toward the Manger    

Many Christians have been stuck in neutral for years.  Some have not grown significantly for decades.  In this series of messages you will learn how to jumpstart the spiritual growth process.  You will receive a holistic perspective on spiritual growth and receive practical instruction on how to get growing.

Our Past     Our Present     Our Heart     Our Mind     Our Feelings
Our Body     Our Soul     Our Relationships     Our Future

You, ordinary you, can make an impact for Christ's kingdom.  Discover how you can become proficient in one of three evangelism tasks; telling, inviting, or praying.  You can make a maximum impact in God's kingdom!

Tell     Invite     Pray

This series provides a short study on Paul's letter to the Romans.  Our lives are full of transitions and changes.  But no transition is more important than the transition to godliness.  In this series you will discover why a personal relationship with Jesus Christ makes sense for all of us, including you!

Death of Truth     The Slippery Slope     Ultimate Consequences     Divine Intervention
New Life      Deeper Life     Contagious Life     Promise and Hope

A series of messages on Acts 2:42-47.  There are so many unhealthy churches.  Such churches leave us empty and unsatisfied.  Through this series of messages, you will discover what a biblically functioning church looks like, and you will learn how to become part of a healthy church! 

The Bible: The Foundation for Spiritual Health
Teaching: Moving Beyond Cliche
Fellowship: Moving Beyond Coffee
Worship: Moving Beyond Rules and Ritual
Prayer: Moving Beyond Small Talk

This series provides a quick look at 2 Corinthians 8 and 2 Corinthians 9.  God's financial principles make perfect sense for our finances, no matter what condition they may be in.  Discover the grace, heart, adminstration, and rewards of faithful, generous giving of your financial resources.

The Grace of Giving     The Heart of Giving
The Administration of Giving     The Rewards of Giving

How do I begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?  What steps must I take?  What happens after I become a Christian?  Do Christians struggle with sin?

Trusting in Jesus     Repenting from Sin     Confessing Your Faith
Being Baptized into Christ     Living by the Spirit     Communion

What did it all mean?  How and why did these events change world history forever?  How do these events impact you and I today?

Making Sense of the Cross     Making Sense of Christ's Resurrection

Forging relationships, praying effectively, overcoming circumstances, building willpower, diffusing conflict, finding peace, thinking purely, and finding contentment. This is just a sample of the needs that existed in the Church of Philippi.  Discover how these same needs can be met today.

Part 1
Experiencing Life Change (Intro)     Getting Connected (1:1-2)     Saying Thanks (1:3-6)
Praying Powerfully  (1:9-11)     Overcoming Circumstances (1:12-30)
Moving Beyond Self (2:1-11)     Discovering Jesus Christ (2:5-11)

Part 2
Mustering Up Willpower (2:12-13)     Influencing Your World (2:14-18)     Setting an Example (2:19-30)
Gaining Christ (3:1-9)     Knowing Christ (3:10-21)     Resolving Conflict (4:1-3)
Finding Peace (4:4-7)     Thinking Purely (4:8-9)     Finding Contentment (4:10-20)

Reflections on September 11, a message delivered the Sunday after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, 2001.

September 11, 2001

God has given us dozens of good gifts.  He has given us time, bodies, possessions, wealth, our children, spiritual gifts, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.  We only have these gifts for a little while.  Discover how God wants you to leverage these gifts for his purposes now.

Time is Ticking Away     Respecting Your Body     Sharing Your Possessions
Mastering Your Money     Forging Strong Families     Using Your Spiritual Gifts
Stewarding the Gospel of Jesus Christ

There are so many different churches and denominations in America.  In the Springfield area alone there are almost 250 different congregations represented.  Why one more church?  Where does Lakeside Christian Church fit on the vast church landscape?

The Book All Can Believe
The Creed All Can Accept
The Unity All Can Achieve
The Faith All Can Live
The Name All Can Wear

The Old Testament contains hundreds of potent stories that supercharge our faith.  These stories are so meaningful because they demonstrate how God can work powerfully in the lives of common ordinary people, who face struggles just like ours.

Abraham: Restless Wanderer     Joseph: Man of Integrity     
Moses' Mother: Great Parenting     Moses: Encountering God
Ezra: Spiritual Leadership     Nehemiah: Seing God's Vision
David: Leaving a Legacy     Job: Righteous Sufferer

It is called Passion week.  Passion week refers to the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry.  During this climactic week, a series of life-changing, destiny-altering events unfolded that forever changed our world for the better.

Discover of Christ     Authenticity before Christ     Submission under Christ
Readiness for Christ     Communing with Christ     Obedience to Christ
Forgiveness in Christ     Victory through Christ

There is a lot of value in returning to the basics of our faith.  This series explores those initial steps that every individual should take when starting a relationship with God.

Turning     Trusting     Pledging     Serving     Hoping     Fearing     Growing

Christmas is a celebration of the life of Jesus Christ.  Ironically, every year Christmas is celebrated by millions of people who have never even heard of Jesus.   This series answers the most basic questions concerning Jesus' identity.

He was Fully Man     He is Fully God     He is Fully Worthy

In a culture that shrugs its shoulders at character, God calls all Christians to be a counter-culture.  When people encounter God's people, the Church, they should experience something distinctive and something that is different and refreshing.  This series explores Jesus' ethical teachings from his Sermon on the Mount.

Finding True Happiness (5:1-12)     Moving Beyond Legalism (5:17-20)     Defusing Explosive Anger (5:21-26)
Attaining Visual Purity (5:27-30)     Remaining Faithful (5:31-32)     Keeping Your Word (5:33-37)
Retaliating Christianly (5:38-48)     Discovering True Religion (6:1-18)     Praying with Power (M6:5-15)
Investing for Eternity (6:19-24)     Why Worry? (5:25-34)     Should We Judge? (7:1-5)
The Golden Rule (7:7-12)     The Narrow Way (7:13-14)     Beware of False Teachers (7:15-23)
Building Wisely (7:24-29)

God never intended for us to live out the Christian life in isolation.  Just as God exists in an eternal community with his Son Jesus Christ and with his Holy Spirit, so he intends for us to live in community with one another.  This series explores how to build true Christian community.

Serve One Another     Accept One Another     Love One Another
Forgive One Another     Admonish One Another      Confess to One Another

Have you ever wondered what a healthy church looks like?  This series is a positive affirmation of what every church can become under Christ's leadership and through the power of his Holy Spirit.

Excellence     Exaltation     Evangelism     Expectations
Education     Equipping     Encouragement     Empowerment