Identity and Belonging
February 5, 2023 • Kevin Smith, Lead Pastor • Ecclesiastes 3:11, Genesis 1:24–31, James 1:16–17
God is behind every good thing. “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” James 1:16-17 God created you to reflect His goodness. We can find hope in God’s good plan. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Trusting in God's Promises
January 8, 2023 • Kevin Smith, Lead Pastor • Genesis 13
“Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer God’s promises are timeless, trustworthy, and best displayed under tension. Let the Lord lift your eyes Let the Lord direct your steps Let the Lord reveal His promise to you
How to Gain the Ultimate Prize
October 30, 2022 • Kevin Smith, Lead Pastor • Genesis 2:8–9, Philippians 3:7–14
1. LET GO OF FORMER GAINS v.7-8 2. RECEIVE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST BY KNOWING HIM v.9-11 3. PRESS FORWARD v12-14 "If you want to experience a content life, make Christ your ultimate prize." What is the ultimate prize… knowing Christ, knowing Him intimately