What comes to mind when you hear the word “growth” as it concerns the Christian life?
Maybe you think of knowledge and how much someone knows about God, the Bible or theology. Maybe you think of it more in terms of what a person does and how their behavior has been changed during their Christian walk.
But as Pastor Zach shows us in 1 Peter 2, neither of these descriptions are at the foundation of Christian growth. While we often think of growth as knowing and doing, Peter encourages us to look at it as being.
Our identity and what we believe about ourselves shape us more than any other influence in our lives. In a world that is constantly shouting about who we should be, the Christian’s goal is to grab hold of the voice of God and who he says we should be.
As we delve into the concept of Christian growth, Pastor Zach fixes our thoughts on three points to consider: what is Christian growth, why does it matter, and how does it happen?
Why Growth Matters
September 12, 2021 • Zach Weihrauch • 1 Peter 2:9–12
How Zacchaeus Reimagined Happiness
April 21, 2024 • Mike Holwerda • Luke 19:1–10
In this stand alone message, Mike looks at the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. He will invite us to reimagine happiness and discover the surprising truth of where we can and cannot find it.
We Need Each Other to Listen to God
February 4, 2024 • Jim Colledge • Colossians 3:16
In this message, Pastor Jim speaks on our path to moving closer to Jesus and who he designed us to be as he walks us through Colossians 3:12-17. Pastor Jim will break down who you are becoming, how you are becoming, and what you are to do with who you have become- an evolution we experience as we become residents of the Kingdom of God.
Preparing for a Year of Listening
December 31, 2023 • Mark Lile • Matthew 6:16–18
In this message, Pastor Mark preached on preparing for a year of listening. He walked us through Matthew 6:16-18 the temptation of Jesus, to show how finely tuned Jesus was to hearing from God and obediently doing his will. What Jesus has for us is often blurred by what we think we need. The reading from Matthew will help us navigate his divine direction.