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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We wrapped up our teaching series for Advent called "Upside Down Christmas" in which we are exploring what Jesus' vision for Christmas is verse our vision for Christmas. We believe Jesus wants to turn your vision of Christmas upside down, because our desires and expectations of Christmas have been turned into things Jesus didn’t embody or desire for us to long for. Our modern vision of Christmas does not lead us to what Christmas is all about. We looked at how even though at the core of Christmas is hope, that sadly many people experience and feel lots of despair and discouragement. Below are a few key takeaways from Sunday.

- Hope is not about a feeling, it is about a perspective and a posture.
- Discouragement and despair, deceives and distracts us from the hope that we have in Christ.
- The heaviness of life does not have to lead us to a hopeless life.
- Isolation is the island where hope dies.

So, try these four things we encouraged you to do on Sunday, to experience hope.

1. Hold on To Jesus.

2. Open Your Eyes to See Him at Work

3. Pursue Community

4. Expect God to Move

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our teaching series for Advent called "Upside Down Christmas" in which we are exploring what Jesus' vision was for Christmas is verse our vision is for Christmas. We believe Jesus wants to turn your vision of Christmas upside down, because our desires and expectations of Christmas have been turned into things Jesus didn’t embody or desire for us to long for. Our modern vision of Christmas does not lead us to what Christmas is all about. Christmas has become about consumerism and comparison which leads to chaos, when the true meaning of Christmas is about The Prince of Peace coming to be with us. Now here is the thing, traditions are not bad, but they also are typically not transformational because they aren’t centered on Jesus. We focused on how Christmas can be very chaotic which is the opposite of what God desires for us, He is a good of peace and wholeness. Below are a few key takeaways from Sunday.

- Peace is not dependent upon your plans, preferences, or predicaments. True peace is dependent on the
presence of God.

- God doesn’t desire or develop chaos in our lives.


As we are in the midst of the Christmas season and we desire to experience peace, try these three things.

1. Surrender - When life feels chaotic, surrender center yourself on Christ.

2. Slow-Down - Our peace is tied to our willingness to be present with God and others, which only happens
   when we slow-down.

3. Submit - Submission to Jesus will produce shalom in your life.

We hope and pray you keep your eyes on the greatest gift, JESUS.

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our teaching series for Advent called "Upside Down Christmas" in which we are exploring what Jesus's vision for Christmas is verse our vision for Christmas. We believe Jesus wants to turn your vision of Christmas upside down, because our desires and expectations of Christmas have been turned into things Jesus didn’t embody or desire for us to long for. Our modern vision of Christmas does not lead us to what Christmas is all about. Christmas has become about consumerism and comparison when the true meaning about it is just Christ. Now here is the thing, traditions are not bad but they also are typically not transformational because they aren’t centered on Jesus. We focused on how through comparison and sending, our modern Christmas often pushes us to debts (whether financial or otherwise). Below are a few key takeaways from Sunday.

- If Jesus came to set us free from our debts maybe going into debt is not the best way to celebrate or honor that.
- Comparison tends to determine our desires and our desires tend to lead us to debts or despairs.
- We were created for freedom and Jesus paid it all so we could be free.

As we are in the midst of the Christmas season to guard yourself from being enslaved to things that won't bring joy and peace to your life, try these things.
- Make a budget and stick to it.
- Guard yourself from the comparison trap.
- Keep Jesus in mind in all you do.

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We began a new teaching series for Advent called "Upside Down Christmas" in which we are exploring what Jesus vision for Christmas is verse our vision for Christmas. We believe Jesus wants to turn your vision of Christmas upside down, because our desires and expectations of Christmas have been turned into things Jesus didn’t embody or desire for us to long for. Our modern vision of Christmas does not lead us to what Christmas is all about. Christmas has become about consumerism and comparison when the true meaning about it is just Christ. Now here is the thing, traditions are not bad but they also are typically not transformational because they aren’t centered on Jesus. So to pursue an authentic Christmas that honor's Jesus and forms us into His imagine, we challenge you to do these things below.

-Strive to love people with real presence not just lots of presents. Presence is more important than Presents.
-Don’t make an idol of the ideal. Embrace the real. Fake will never bring you freedom.
-Make Jesus the center of your Christmas.

Speaker: Kyle Hayes

We had the joy of having our friend Kyle Hayes who works for one of our partner ministries (Children of Promise) close out our teaching series called "The Stories in The Story" by tackling the book of Revelation. Kyle reminded us that the "over story" of the scriptures is redemptive love through Jesus, which should push us to love all people because of that! He reminded us that we are all deeply connected and so we all should strive to love and serve all people. May we choose to take on Kyle's challenge of sharing the love by giving to the least of these.

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story," in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing on some stories within this big story. You see, the Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

This week, we focused on the book of 1 John. The apostle John wrote this book to encourage Christians to be authentic and keep walking and living in the light and in love. Below, you will find a few key takeaways from the book and the message!

- Authentic living starts with honesty and openness before God and others… Living in the light means confessing our sins, rejecting hypocrisy, and choosing integrity over hiddenness.

- Authentic love is an action, not a feeling. It doesn’t mean we agree with everyone, but it does mean we treat them with Christlike compassion.

- The church can be authentic by loving people unconditionally, even when the world does not.

- "When you’re confident in your identity, you don’t have to pretend or perform. You’re free to just be.”

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

This week we focused in on the book of Romans. This book is actually a letter a man named Paul wrote to the church in Rome at that time reminding them that they have been made right by Jesus and His sacrifice and that should be the unifying thing that keeps them at peace. Below you will find a few key take aways from the book and the message!

- We were rescued by righteousness so that we could be made Righteous.
- Some of us would say we are not ashamed of the Gospel, yet our lives say something different.
- The patterns of this world will never lead us to the love of God that can transform the world.

So, as it is election week, remember these things!

- Whether you vote or not, do not put your faith in a candidate, party, policy, or platform.
- God will still be good and in control regardless of who is the president.
- If your candidate doesn’t win that doesn’t take you off the hook of loving your neighbor and seek His Kingdom.

We hope this week you lean into these truths and that you spend time Jesus. And remember to put your hope and trust in Jesus and love your neighbor no matter what.

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our new teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

This week we focused in on the book of Acts! This book tells the story of the early church and especially highlights how The Holy Spirit works in a powerful way when God’s people live by faith. Below you will find a few key take aways from the book and the message!

-The Spirit is what makes all things possible.
-Community and unity are God’s hope for His children.
-With God, everyone can and needs to change.

We hope this week you lean into these truths and that you spend time Jesus. Have a great week!

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused on the Gospel of Luke which is a book that tells the story of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We focused primarily on Luke 4:14-21 in which Jesus shared His calling on earth. Below you will find a few key take aways from the message!

Jesus Primary Calling
‌-Proclaim The Good News
‌-To Set Us Free From Sin
‌-To Open Our Eyes To His Kingdom

What our responses should be
‌-Listen To The Good News
‌-Accept The Gift of Freedom
‌-Enter into The Kingdom
‌
Our Calling As Christians
‌-Proclaim The Good News
-Point People To The Freedom They Can Have in Christ
-Seek His Kingdom and Righteousness

We hope you lean into these truths and that you spend time in your journal doing the daily devotions in them.

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We are continuing our teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused in on the book of Jonah which is a book about the journey of a prophet named Jonah who ran from God, repented, and then still missed what God's heart was all about. Below you will find a few key take aways from the message!

-God’s grace is bigger than we imagine and we don’t truly understand it until we’re willing to give it to others.
-Sometimes mercy feels like punishment when we don’t have proper perspective, and we aren’t following God’s plan.
-Love of enemy is the truest mark of a heart changed by God.
-No matter how far you run and how deep you sink, God’s grace will find you.
-God’s love is for all people, we are not the gatekeepers of God’s grace.
-Grace is messy.

We hope that you lean into these truths and that you spend time in your journal doing the daily devotions in them.

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our new teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see, The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused in on the book of Isaiah which is a book of prophecy that point us to Jesus. Below you will find a few key take aways from the message!

- Our sin has consequences for both us and others.
- Hope is a powerful gift.
- Sometimes God’s plans require patience.
- New life is always possible because of Jesus.

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our new teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see, The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused in on the book of Psalms! Psalms is a beautiful book of prayers, poems, and songs. There are Psalms of repentance, wisdom, joy, thanksgiving, lament, and more. On Sunday, we focused especially on Psalm 51 and Psalm 23, both Psalms of King David. Below you will find a few key take aways from the message!

- You are not your worst moments.
- We can experience a wide range of emotions while trusting in God.
- God is worthy of our praise and faithful to have our trust regardless of our circumstances
   and situations.
- God will walk through it all with you and take care of you.

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our new teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused in on the book of Ruth! This is a small but might book that highlights a story of redemption and kindness that is incredibly important to the ancestral line of Jesus! in Ruth we see the dashed dreams of Naomi, the loyalty of the outsider Ruth, and the calling of Boaz to be a redeemer. Below you will find a few key take aways from the book and the message!

-God will redeem the story of those who are willing to walk by faith.
-The love of God takes foreigners and makes them family.
-Kindness will lead to healing.
-God honors bold faith.
-Death doesn’t have the final word. Redemption is always possible.

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We continued our new teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see, The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules, it is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused in on the book of Exodus! This is a heroine book of God's rescuing His people from enslavement but raising up an unlikely leader to lead the people out and towards a promised land! Below you will find a few key take aways from the book and the message.

- God will call people regardless of their pasts, their pedigrees, or problems
   because His power is greater than our flaws, faults, or failures.
- Only God can make a way for us to go from enslavement to salvation.
- God is faithful to fulfill His promises even when we are not.
- Don’t go back to broken places God rescued you from - keep following Him.

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Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

We kicked off our new teaching series "The Word: The Stories in The Story" in which we are on a journey looking at the overarching story of scripture by focusing in on some stories within this big story. You see The Bible is not merely an ancient book of rules. It is a library of different stories telling one unified story of love and redemption. It is foundational, formational, and functional.

We focused in on Genesis and the creation of all things, including us! You see, you were created on purpose and for a purpose.You were created by love, to be loved, and to give love. But sadly there was this great Fall(out) in which humanity began experiencing things God did not intended us to experience, sin and shame. The Fall lead to a fallout that could not be stopped without a savior. But thankfully even at that moment God was working and Jesus was on His way.

From there we learned that God would use family to restore this brokenness. God blessed a family to be a blessing to all and God wants to use His people to bless all people so that they might all be once again, His sons and daughters.

We concluded by talking about these three truths from Genesis and the story of scripture. 

-God’s faithfulness will always be greater than your unfaithfulness. 
-You have been called to a purpose greater than yourself. 
-You were created to be free in Christ.

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Speaker: Pastor Dave Perry

We welcomed guest speaker Pastor Dave Perry who wrapped up our series called “Unfinished” by talking about having grace for others which can be a really difficult thing! As a Christian saved by grace, however, we should respond differently than we did before to hurt and disappointment in our lives. In Ephesians 4:32, it reads, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” 

Here are a couple of questions to contemplate:

       - Do you live in the awareness of the grace you have been given?  
       - Can we show that same mercy & grace to others?

Let’s be people of grace this week!

Speaker: Pastor Cole Maxwell

We talked about having "Grace for Yourself." The big question we asked was, "Does peace with God require us to have peace with ourselves?" If we look at Ephesians 2:8-10, we see that God created us, and we are His masterpieces.

Some of the points and quotes from the sermon are below:

Sometimes we can be so busy trying to make peace with everyone else that we forget to make peace with ourselves.

    * We receive our value and our worth based on who God says
       we are and how He sees us.

God says our value and worth are not based on what we have but on who we are in Him.

    * God uses others to remind you to give yourself the grace you need.

‌As we try to have more grace for ourselves, we are praying that you know how much you are loved and valued by our creator. 

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry

Speaker: Pastor Aaron Perry