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Journey Through the New Testament

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Starting January 1st Cornerstone will be reading through the entire New Testatment together. A chapter each week day and discussing the week’s reading in Home Groups and Sunday’s messages. Follow along with us by downloading the below pdf or picking up a printed copy in person. Looking forward to growing with you.

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The Journey Begins!

2021-01-03
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes   3 Provisions for the journey: 1. A simple structure for Bible study Curious - What makes me curious? Hopeful - Where…
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Passage: Matthew 1:1-24
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Fighting Temptation to Win

2021-01-10
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes   Fighting Temptation to WIN! Matthew 4:1-11 ROUND 1:  Cravings  Matt 4:2-4 The temptation is to satisfy our cravings in a way…
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Passage: Matthew 4:1-11
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Encouragement & Hope in Jesus

2021-01-17
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes Encouragement & Hope in Jesus Matthew 8 & 9 1st Story: Jesus’ encounter with a powerful gentile. Matthew 8:5-13 Who is this…
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Passage: Matthew 8-9
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Disappointment, God’s Plan, and A Healthy Soul

2021-01-24
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes Disappointment, God’s Plan, and A Healthy Soul Matthew 11 & 14 1. Disappointment in broken dreams Matthew 11:1-6 Just because you’re suffering…
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Passage: Matthew 11:1-6, 14:1-23
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Would you rather God be fair or generous?

2021-01-31
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Kid's Notes   Next Steps What is your grumble meter at? Are you playing the comparison game and with who? Has your comparison turned to envy?…
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Passage: Matthe 20:1-16
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House of Prayer

2021-02-07
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes HOUSE OF PRAYER Matthew 21:12-17 The environment of God’s house is supposed to be... An environment of Prayer Matthew 21:13 Words I…
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Passage: Matthew 21:12-17
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Responding to the Greatest Act of Love

2021-02-14
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes RESPONDING TO THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE Matthew 27:45-54 As Jesus expresses the greatest single act of love, how do the CHARACTERS…
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Passage: Matthew 27:45-54
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Message from Acts 3

2021-02-21
Sermon Downloads Kid’s Notes A Message from Acts 3 Mankind is stuck outside the gate Mankind needs help to walk in We will give out of what we have (Silver…
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Passage: Acts 3:1-10
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Overcoming Barriers

2021-02-28
Sermon Downloads Message Notes Youversion Link Kid’s Notes OVERCOMING BARRIERS Acts 10 A message for Peter: “God doesn’t show favoritism, and neither should you!” A message for Cornelius: “Forgiveness through…
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Passage: Acts 10
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Where Should Christians Stand on the Equality Act?

2021-03-07
Sermon Downloads Bulletin & Message Notes Youversion Link Kid's Notes   Where do you think Christians should stand on the “Equality Act”? How does Paul’s focus in his ministry provide…
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Passage: Acts 13:1-52
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Predictions & Prophecies

Is Jesus’ return quickly approaching?

2020-11-01
Youversion Event Message Notes Kid's Program    Is Jesus’ return quickly approaching? 3 trends that seem to come in waves: Supernatural Activity Human Suffering Spiritual Renewal   The goal of…
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Passage: Acts 1:6-8; 2:17-21
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Are We There Yet?

2020-11-08
Youversion Event Message Notes Kid's Program   7 signs that Jesus’ return is near: False Messiahs (Matt 24:4) Lots of War & Bloodshed (Matt 24:6-7a) Devastating Natural Disasters (Matt 24:7B)…
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Passage: Matthew 24:1-14
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What Will The End Be like?

2020-11-15
Youversion Event Message Notes Kid's Program   Matthew 24:15-25 “the abomination that causes desolation”      What will it be like?   Daniel 9:25-27 “7 sevens”  “62 sevens”  “the final…
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Passage: Matthew 24:15-25
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What will the second coming of Jesus be like?

2020-11-22
Youversion Event Message Notes Kid's Program   4 Aspects of Jesus’ Second Coming: It will be Quick.  (Matt 24:26-27) It will be preceded by Unmistakable Signs. (Matt 24:29-30) It will…
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Passage: Matthew 24:26-35
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What does it mean to be READY for Jesus’ return?

2020-11-29
Message Notes Kid's Notes   Jesus’ return will come as _________________________________.   (Matt 24:36-41) God intends for His people to live every day, ______________________________ for Jesus’ return.   (Matt 24:42-44)…
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Passage: Matthew 24:36-44
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What does it mean to be READY for Jesus’ return? part 2

2020-12-06
Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes   Bottom line:  The wise servant will be greatly rewarded for his faithful obedience; while the wicked servant will be severely judged for his…
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Passage: Matthew 24:45-51`
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What does God want from His people in the last days?

2020-12-13
Youversion Link Message Notes Kid's Notes   “It’s gonna get worse before it gets better.” A Description of the darkness in the last days. 2 Tim 3:1-9 A Prescription that…
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Passage: 2 Timothy 3

How can we be ready for anything?

2020-12-20
Youversion Link Message Notes Kid’s Notes What did God see in our future in 2021? 2 Timothy 3:1-5 What did God give us to guide us into our future? 2…
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Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
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Waiting for Jesus

2020-12-27
Sermon Downloads Youversion Link Message Notes Kid’s Notes   Who is your favorite character in the Christmas story? As we look forward to the promise of Jesus’ return, we face…
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Passage: 2 Peter 3:1-14
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Jesus: Our Cornerstone

Eyes on Jesus

2020-05-03
Youversion Link 4 questions & 4 Encouraging Truth Statements Why does Jesus send them out without Him? Jesus sometimes feels distant, but we are never abandoned. What was it like…
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Passage: Matthew 14:22-36
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Grappling with His Identity

2020-05-10
Youversion Link   How does the author describe the identity of God’s Son? What is the relationship between God and Jesus in these descriptions?   Hebrews 1:2 “God has spoken…
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Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4
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Greater than angels, and just like us

2020-05-17
LISTEN UP!  Youversion Link Jesus’ Journey “We must pay more careful attention.”   Hebrews 2:1   WAIT FOR IT…       We are living in the in-between.   Hebrews 2:8   A PAINFUL PROCESS…
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Passage: Hebrews 2:1-18
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Where does FAITH take us in a time like this?

2020-05-24
Youversion Link FAITH leads me to… Fix my eyes on the Savior. (Hebrews 3:1-6) because Jesus is Worthy What resources does Jesus offer me? Contentment Joy - John 17:13 Peace…
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Passage: Hebrews 3:1-19
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Longing for Rest

2020-05-31
Youversion Link 7 Insights that can help me find genuine rest in God:   Combine your knowledge of God with Faith in God.  Hebrews 4:1-2 Enter God’s rest now, fully…
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Passage: Hebrews 4:1-16
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Our Spiritual Lawyer

2020-06-07
Youversion Link What makes Jesus such a great high priest? 1. He gets us. Hebrews 4:15 2. He's Approachable. Hebrews 4:16 3. He was chosen by God. Hebrews 5:5 How…
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Passage: Hebrews 4:14-5:10
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We’re Priests Too!

2020-06-14
Youversion Link Encouraged by the reality that Jesus is our great High Priest! Challenged with the responsibility that we're priests too. What do we do as God's holy priesthood Give…
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Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-12, Hebrews 5:1-2
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Does Jesus ever “unfriend” people?

2020-06-21
Youversion Link Hebrews 5:11-6:20, John 10:27-29, Ephesians 1:13-14 Two unchangeable things God's Promise God's Oath Next Steps What am I really attaching my security to? What is it that makes…
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Passage: Hebrews 5:11-6:20
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Praise God! Jesus changed the rules.

2020-08-02
“Praise God, Jesus changed the rules!” Youversion Link What’s the deal with Melchizedek?      Genesis 14 Why did Jesus have to change the priesthood?    Hebrews 7:11    JESUS COMPLETELY CHANGED the…
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Passage: Hebrews 7:1-28
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Better Days Ahead

2020-08-09
Youversion Link   Hebrews 8:1-6     Why was God so nitpicky about the original tabernacle? Hebrews 8:7-13  What do we have to look forward to when all the “crazy” is over?…
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Passage: Hebrews 8:1-13
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Navigating the Madness

Panic, Precaution, Preparation

2020-03-15
A balanced response to the Coronavirus Youversion Event Do Christians have good reason to panic? Psalms 46:1-11, Psalms 103:19, Philippians 4:4-7   How can I have peace when I don't…
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Passage: Psalm 46:1-11
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Anchoring to What We Know in a World Full of Unknowns.

2020-03-22
Youversion Link How long will this go on? How Strong is your Relationship with God? Psalm 77 Start with God Ps77:1-2 It won't be easy Ps77:3-6 Doubt is Normal Ps77:7-9…
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Passage: Psalm 77
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Keep Smiling

2020-03-29
Youversion Link 2 great ways to keep smiling Watch for & celebrate the good we have Phillipians 4:4 Read all 4 chapters of Philippians and make a list of everything…
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Passage: Phillipians 4:4
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Keep Praying

2020-04-19
Youversion Link 3 BAD REASONS TO PRAY: Don’t pray to Impress People. Matthew 6:5 Don’t pray to Manipulate God. Matthew 6:7 Don’t pray to Inform God. Matthew 6:8 4 GOOD…
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Passage: Matthew 6:5-15
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Keep Believing

2020-04-26
Youversion Link “Life is like a crock pot, and God is the Chef.” Keep Believing… God’s plans are good . Romans 8:28-30 “all things work together for good” Predestined Called…
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Passage: Romans 8:28-30
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Church as God intended

Church as God intended

Built on the resurrection; We are witnesses

2020-01-05
Built on the resurrection, we are witnesses Youversion Link   Why do people go to church?  (Why do YOU?)   Jesus’ commitment:   “I will build my church , and the…
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Passage: Acts 1:1-11
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Guided by the Spirit, Connected through prayer

2020-01-12
Youversion Link Two healthy things we can do when we're waiting for God to act: Pray Focus on what you CAN do   My Next Step with God is to...…
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Passage: Acts 1:1-26

Empowered by the Holy Spirit

2020-01-19
Youversion link Questions:                                         What is the Holy Spirit’s JOB? Do you think the Holy Spirit is as active at Cornerstone as He could be? When the Holy Spirit came in…
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Passage: Acts 2:1-13
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Multiplies through Christ-centered teaching

2020-01-26
Youversion Link  5 Elements of good Christ-centered teaching: It starts where they are. Acts 2:14-16 It’s rooted in biblical history. Acts 2:16-21 It directs people’s attention to Jesus' provision. Acts…
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Passage: Acts 2:14-41
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Devoted

2020-02-02
Youversion Link   I am currently devoted to _________________. The early church was devoted to: The Apostles teaching The Fellowship The breaking of bread Prayer Church as God intended: A…
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Passage: Acts 2:41-47
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Courageous

2020-02-09
Youversion Link "What makes a day 'Good'?" Three different reasons people suffer: People suffer for BEING STUPID People suffer for PERSONAL GROWTH People suffer for THE NAME OF JESUS  …
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Passage: Acts 5:12-42

Uses Structure Wisely

2020-02-16
Youversion Link   Three indicators that caring for widows is NOT inferior to the apostles' ministries of prayer and the ministry of the word: They addressed the need IMMEDIATELY They…
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Passage: Acts 6:1-7
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Pursues the Unlikely and the Unliked

2020-02-23
Youversion Link Get to know the 3 main players in the story The Ethiopian eunuch He's Important He's Broken He's Ready for Jesus Philip, the apostle He's Eager He's Bold…
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Passage: Acts 8:26-40
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Covered with God’s Fingerprints

2020-03-08
Youversion Link How do we see God’s fingerprints in the early church? Acts 9:1-9 Saul of Tarsus, enemy of God’s Church, meets the Almighty Acts 9:10-17 Ananias asked to do…
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Passage: Acts 9:1-22
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Anticipate

Join the Anticipation, Jesus is Coming!

2019-12-01
Youversion Link The ugly realities of the fall of mankind Evil entered the world The creation was cursed Our relationship with God was broken The beautiful promise of God after…
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Passage: Genesis 3:15
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The Wild Ride of Hope & Despair

2019-12-08
Youversion Link   Week 2 Discussion Time We hope the time of discussion today inspires your faith and fills you with hope.  We will face ups and downs in life,…
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Exile: God’s glory leaves His people, but not forever

2019-12-15
Youversion Link   When you look back on your life, what comes to your mind as one of the more meaningful ways you have known God is with you?  During…
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Time to Celebrate! Jesus is here!

2019-12-22
“How good is your memory?” Who remembers something you got for Christmas last year? What are they key points in Israel’s history we’ve talked about? (Eden, Egypt, Exile)   Last…
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Passage: Luke 2:1-14
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Jesus is Coming Again!

2019-12-29
Who has something to give thanks for from this past week?  We’ve seen a lot of history the last few weeks.  From the tragic fall of mankind away from God…
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Passage: Revelation 21:1-14, 22-27
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Finding Balance

Finding Balance Starts with Correcting Your Approach to God

2019-10-06
Youversion Link We live in a rapidly changing world The faster things change the more likely you are to become off balance in response to those changes. Two crucial lenses…
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Passage: Luke 15:11-32

The Gospel is Good News, not Good Advice

2019-10-13
Youversion Link The most important message of the Bible: How can my relationship with God be made right?   What is the difference between “good advice” and “good news”? Good…
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Passage: Titus 3:3-7
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Avoiding the Two Enemies of the Gospel

2019-10-20
Legalism or License Youversion Link   Romans 1:1-2:24 Legalism says "You Better" License says "Whatever" Romans 3:19-28   “The gospel transforms our hearts and our thinking and changes our approaches…
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Passage: Romans 1:1-2:24
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Everything Points to the Gospel

2019-10-27
Youversion Event What comes to your mind when you think about the things that are most important to God?   The gospel is the environment out of which all God-pleasing…
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Let the Gospel Change You

2019-11-03
Three awe-inspiring ways the gospel can change you: The gospel can bring you near to God. Ephesians 2:11-13 The gospel can forge peace in your relationships. Ephesians 2:14-22 The gospel…
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Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22, 3:14-19
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Finding your balance includes correcting your approach to culture

2019-11-10
Youversion Link   What’s WRONG with our culture?   What’s GOOD about our culture?   “Contextualizing” = Connecting your message with your people. Why should I take the time to…
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Passage: Acts 17:16-34
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Learn to See the City the Way God Sees It.

2019-11-17
Youversion link What is a CITY? A city is a social form in which people physically live close together to one another.”  Center Church, 135. Cities are like magnets. Cities…
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Passage: Jeremiah 29:4-7
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Engage With Your Culture

2019-11-24
“Resist the temptation to disappear into the safety of the Christian subculture”   Jesus doesn’t want us to feel stuck in the world; He wants us to feel sent into…
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Passage: John 17:13-19
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Difference Maker

This is For All of Us

2019-09-08
Youversion Link “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9   YOUR POTENTIAL TO BE…
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Passage: 2 Chronicles 16:9

What are you Afraid of?

2019-09-15
Youversion Link   You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.…
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Passage: Matthew 5:14-16
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Haunted by Your Past

2019-09-22
Youversion Link How do you overcome your guilty past to become a difference maker for God? Shame=the painful emotion caused by our consciousness of guilt Romans 3:10-24 Justified = I…
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Passage: Romans 3:10-24
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Caring Too Much About the Wrong Things

2019-09-29
Youversion Link Obstacles that prevent me from becoming a difference maker for God: Fear, shame, and Indifference   "I care too much about ______________ which leaves less for me to…
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Passage: Revelation 2:1-4
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Culture Shock

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Starting July 7th.

Whatever Happened to Right and Wrong?

2019-07-07
Sermon 1 in the series "Culture Shock: A Biblical Response to Today's Most Divisive Issues."
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Passage: John 8:32, 3 John 1:4, Ephesians 4:15, John 17:17, 1 Corinthians 13:6, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Peter 1:22
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The Church and The Environment

2019-07-14
Youversion Event What does God say about the environment? The earth belongs to God - Psalm 24:1-2 We are to Honor God's creation. Genesis 1:1 God appointed mankind "Dominion" over…
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Passage: Genesis 1:1
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What do you say to your gay friend?

2019-07-21
Youversion Notes We all operate under PRESUPPOSITIONS... Society’s View Christian View I was born this way! It’s not genetic. We’re ALL born in sin Romans 3:23, 6:23 10% of the…
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Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

How does God really feel about Sex?

2019-07-28
God is very much Pro-Sex. 4 Reasons God made us sexual creatures: Physical Pleasure - Proverbs 5:18-19, Song of Solomon 2:3 Procreation - Genesis 1:28 Relational Intimacy - Genesis 2:18-225…
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Passage: Genesis 1:27-28
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The Church & Politics

2019-08-04
Youversion Event Are followers of Jesus supposed to be active in politics?  Or are we supposed to focus on strictly spiritual matters? 4 Biblical Absolutes: There are two kingdoms in…
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The Church and Understanding Abortion

2019-08-11
Youversion Notes What would you say to a believer who says they “need an abortion?” What is the history of abortion in the world? What were Planned Parenthood’s arguments for…
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God and the Transgender Movement (wk 1)

2019-08-18
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Passage: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Romans 1:28
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God and the transgender Movement (wk 2)

2019-08-25
Youversion Notes Let’s be careful not to confuse the movement with the people. 6 ways we can reduce the distance between us and the transgender community: See them as people.…
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Passage: Colossians 3:12
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Racism and the Church

2019-09-01
Youversion Notes “Racism” = the belief that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. (merriam-webster.com) TRUTH:  There is no race that is superior to another. Galatians 3:26-29…
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Passage: Galatians 3:26-29
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Insomnia

Why is this World so Messed Up?

2019-05-26
Youversion Event A principle to help me find peace in a messed up world:  Attention drives emotion  When overwhelmed with life… …we can look Around “I envied the arrogant when…
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Passage: Psalm 73:1-26
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Will My Kids Turn Out OK?

2019-06-02
Youversion Event WHAT CAN I DO TO GIVE MY KIDS WHAT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED?   Make sure God and I are working off the same blueprints. Psalm 127:1 “Effective…
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Passage: Psalm 127:1-5
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Does My Life Really Matter?

2019-06-09
Youversion Event WHAT AM I WORTH TO GOD? God knows every single detail about me. Psalm 139:1-6 I can’t  escape God’s searching eye. Psalm 139:7-12 In spite of all my…
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Passage: Psalm 139:1-24
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Will I Ever Feel Forgiven?

2019-06-16
Youversion Event The Process That Takes Me From Guilty to Forgiven Conviction - Psalm 32:1-4 Confession - Psalm 32:5 Cleansing - Psalm 32:5, Luke 2:10-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21 Change -…
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Passage: Psalm 32:1-11
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