Teaching Text - 1 Peter 2:1-12 So get rid of all evil and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2 And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation, 3 if you have experienced the Lord’s kindness. 4 So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s si…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46; Luke 17:20; Matthew 7:13-14 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Jovan Barrington

Teaching Text - 1 Peter 1:13-25 13 Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance, 15 but, like the Holy One who called you, become h…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: The Faith of The Centurion Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. Bottom Line: Jesus is amazed at amazing faith.על ידי Jovan Barrington

Teaching text - 1 peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are protected through …

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: Digging Up Joy with Jesus Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Kyle Swann

Teaching Text From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: The Parable of the Sower Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Jovan Barrington

Teaching Text 1 Corinthians 12-13 With regard to spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were often led astray by speechless idols, however you were led. 3 So I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is cursed,” and no one can say, “Je…

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: A Persevering Faith Scripture: Hebrews 13; 12:1-3, 28 Series Idea: Don’t abandon the race. To run the race marked out for us with perseverance we must abandon the drift. Bottom Line: A persevering faith is running the race of following Jesus with gratitude and praise.…

Teaching Text - Ephesians 4 I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, putting up with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as…

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: But You Have Come to Mount Zion Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29; Exodus 19:3-6, 18-21; Haggai 2:6-7על ידי Jovan Barrington

Sermon Outline The Gift of the Spirit in reality: Proving the world wrong about sin. The Gift of the Spirit in relationship: Proving the world wrong about righteousness. The Gift of the Spirit in mission: Proving the world wrong about judgment. Teaching Text Galatians 5:16-16 & John 16:7-15 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. B…

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: Non-Shrinking Faith Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-12:3 Series Idea: We do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. Bottom Line: By faith we do not shrink back. (Faith forward. No shrinking back).על ידי Jovan Barrington

Teaching Texts Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” John 14:16-17 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot …

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: Since We Have Confidence Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, 10:19-25 Bottom Line: Since we have confidence.על ידי Jovan Barrington

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: Do Not Harden Your Hearts Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19, 4:11-13; Numbers 14:1-10 Bottom Line: Encourage one another every day!על ידי Jovan Barrington

Sermon Outline The Premise - the enormous claims of biblical Christianity The Problem “Power vacuum” (did I miss it?) “Power confusion -Physical power -Intellectual power -Aesthetic power -Relational power -Rhetorical power -Emotional power -Economic power -Which ones? The Purpose (Telos) The Source: Power from on high The Goal: You will be my witn…

Sermon Outline God sends his Spirit (1) on the dead and hopeless (2) for his own glory, (3) which yields abundant life. On the dead and hopeless for his own glory He’s God Provider Covenant Keeper …which yields abundant life A new Eden The Great Resurrection Teaching Text Ezekiel 36:16 - 37:14 16 The Lord’s message came to me: 17 “Son of man, when …

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: We See Jesus Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18 Series Idea: We do not see, but we do see. Bottom Line: We do not see everything, but we do see Jesus.על ידי Jovan Barrington

Sermon Outline Those who tell and demonstrate what they have seen and heard. Those who witness to the Suffering of Christ Those who witness to the Resurrection of Christ What Witnesses Have / Show The Peace of Christ Tangible and Experiential Evidence (touch and see) Fellowship with Jesus The Scriptures The Announcement The Spirit The Blessing Our …

Series: Running With Perseverance Sermon Title: Abandon the Drift Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2b, 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 3:19; Acts 7:38, 53 Series Idea: Don’t abandon the race. To run the race marked out for us with perseverance we must abandon the drift. Bottom Line: Abandon the drift! To abandon the drift, we mus…

Sermon Outline Our Desire to See His Desire to Show Those who Can’t See Pharisees and Religious Leaders Disciples (9:44-45; 18:31-34) Crowds Those who Can See Shepherds (2:20) Simeon (2:30) A Gentile Demoniac! (ch. 8) A Samaritan A Blind Beggar Zaccheus (a tax collector) Women Giving us Eyes to See Teaching Text Luke 24:13-35 13 Now that very day t…

Sermon Title: Running With Perseverance Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, 10:32-34 Series Idea: When people get weary and are in danger of losing heart they are to have an uncommon pursuit of Christ. Bottom Line: Have an uncommon pursuit of Christ.על ידי Jovan Barrington

Sermon Outline Intro: The Empty Tomb, Part 1 The Deep Rest The Empty Tomb, Part 2. “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has been raised! Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” The N…

Sermon Title: Who Will Roll Away the Stone? Scripture: Mark 16:1-8; Matthew 28:2-4; Luke 24:5; Sermon Idea: Who will roll away the stone? Bottom Line: There is no stone that is too large for Jesus to roll away!על ידי Jovan Barrington

Sermon Outline Intro: The Discord of Palm Sunday. We’ll soon be free, yet this feels so bittersweet We greet this weeping king Belief without Submission Religious Leaders Herod Us Power without Sacrifice Herod Jewish Leaders Christian Leaders Us Jesus’ Response Submitted Belief: Your will be done Sacrificial Power: You say so Teaching Text - Luke 2…

Sermon Title: A Body You Prepared for Me Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18על ידי Jovan Barrington

Sermon Outline The Garden We… are sleeping He… is praying “So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25 “[The intercession of Christ] takes biblical rumors and makes them real within us. Scripture teaches that God is a loving Father who is interested in the mundane,…

על ידי Tim Kelley

Water / Wind / Fire - Jess Ray You are the ocean Wildly rushing in Busting every barricade Flooding every secret place We say we wanna feel you We say we wanna dive in I'm the fool for thinking I can just put my feet in You're gonna sweep me up And carry me away Send me spinning In your current I can't catch my breath You are the mighty wind That f…

על ידי Kyle Swann

Unlock the secrets to a vibrant life with Dr. Jason Littleton's M.E.D.S. protocol, as we dissect the game-changing strategies from his book, "Wellspring: The Energy Secret to Do the Good Life." This episode isn't just another health guide; it's your personal blueprint for revolutionizing your daily routine. Start with the simple yet profound act of…

Sermon Outline The Westminster Confession of Faith describes Communion like this: “The night Jesus was betrayed he instituted the sacrament of his body and blood, called the Lord’s supper, to be observed in his church until the end of the world as a perpetual remembrance of his sacrifice in death and as the seal of all the benefits of that sacrific…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: The Harvest is Plentiful Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Josh Jones

Ever wondered how your weekend tennis match could revolutionize your health? I'm Dr. Jason Littleton, and this time, we're exploring the synergy between the sports you adore and your physical well-being. Straight from the snowy slopes of Tahoe, I'll share how my skiing escapade isn’t just a pastime, it's a cornerstone of my fitness regime, keeping …

Luke 21 Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. 3 He said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. 4 For they all offered their gifts out of their wealth. But she, out of her poverty, put in everything she had to live on.” …

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: The Two Tables Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Tim Kelley

Have you ever considered joy to be a vital component of your health? Join me, Dr. Jason Littleton, as I reveal how a merry heart isn't just good for a laugh—it's essential for your well-being and the pursuit of your dreams. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the intersection between happiness and health, and through poignant patient stories…

Ever felt like just another number in the endless queue of patients at your doctor's office? Imagine instead a healthcare experience where you're not only known by name but where your well-being is the star of the show. Welcome to the world of Concierge Medicine as envisioned by me, Dr. Jason Littleton. In this transformative journey, I pull back t…

Sermon Outline On Authority: Who decides who’s in charge? False Authority. Beware the Experts in the Law, who… Are motivated by accolades and privileges Bear the “fruit” of devouring widows’ property Use the method of long prayers to keep their authority Will receive a more severe judgement True Authority: Jesus is the King of Israel Their question…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: Follow Me! Life Beyond the Cages Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Kyle Swann

Sermon Outline Mina = about 4 months’ minimum wage Mina = “Coin” “Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.” “Such is the real world of the parable. King Herod’s trip to Rome was successful; he received kingly power. His son Archelaus made t…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: All in All Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. A God Who Is All is a God Worth Following With Our Allעל ידי Steven Matkins

Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2 Now a man named Zacchaeus was there; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, because Jesus was going to pass that way.…

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: Watching Listening, Doing Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Kyle Swann

Colossians 4 1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. 2 Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that …

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: Jesus and the Ant Mill Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people.על ידי Kyle Swann

Series Title: FOLLOW Sermon Title: Who is the Judge? Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6; 18:21-35; Matthew 13:24-30 Series Idea: We will be deeply engaged in earnest prayer to follow Jesus and make followers who will REACH people. Bottom Line: Judge appropriately using wise discernmentעל ידי Jovan Barrington

Colossians 2 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face. 2 My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery o…