Making Fully Committed Disciples
The Old Man in the Little House
August 6, 2017 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht
August 6, 2017 | 2 Chronicles 26 God’s desire is for His children to experience everything He has for them. Sometimes we settle for less than His best. What starts as a great journey doesn't need to stop short of its final destination. Destined for greatness, Uzziah ends up on the junk heap of life—lonely, cursed, and forgotten because of pride and sin. His destiny need not be ours.
Life's Battles
July 30, 2017 • Pastor Tim Veenstra
Joshua was the leader of Israel after the passing of Moses and was tasked to lead the people through many battles. Some battles were won; others were not. We may not find ourselves in physical battles, but life is full of battles. Some are big while others are small. We learn about how to battle from Joshua and the Israelites.
Living a Life Where God Shows Up
July 23, 2017 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht
Acts 4:29-31 Something happens when God’s Spirit shows up. The disobedient are convicted. The discouraged are encouraged. The timid become bold. What God did in the book of Acts is what God wants to do today. He wants to save us, fill us and empower us to be bold and courageous for Him. It’s time to take a bold step!
If Only I Would Have Known
July 9, 2017 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht
Matthew 10:16-23—How many times have you said, “If only I would have known...”? If somehow we knew the future, we would change our current actions. Knowing the future would change how we handle our money, our health, and our relationships. Jesus, however, did tell His disciples about the future. What happened to them after His death didn’t take them by surprise. They were prepared, and we should be also.
The Fight for the Family
June 18, 2017 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht
Nehemiah 4—It’s amazing the things that people fight for. We fight to be first in line. We position ourselves and fight for the best parking spot. Often times things that are the most important are neglected, while unimportant things are prioritized. Perhaps the question we should ask is, "What’s really worth fighting for?" Nehemiah, one of the great leadership books in the Bible, issues a clear and compelling call to fight for your family!
Owning Your Obligation to Your Neighbor
June 11, 2017 • Dr. Bob Andrews
Bob Andrews, director of Devon Oasis Center in Chicago, Illinois, joins us this Sunday to share on "Owning Your Obligation to Your Neighbor." Bob and his wife, Lynne have lived and worked in the Little India neighborhood of Chicago for the last 30 years. This part of the city is a major hub for refugees from all over the world, and over the years, Bob and Lynne have actively built relationships with many of these people. Through meeting felt needs, they have shown the love of Jesus and have shared the Gospel. In the words of Bob, "Meeting people's needs is the Gospel."
The Power of Being Present
June 4, 2017 • Pastor Tim Veenstra
Do you find it hard being present, to be in the moment, fully engaged? Frequently, we find ourselves holding on to the past or pressing forward toward the future with utter neglect of the present moment. It isn’t wrong to remember and learn from the past or to think ahead and strategically plan for the future, but there are dangers if we live in either the past or the future. God is always present in the now. Are you?