Adventure of a Lifetime
Till Kingdom Come
May 14, 2023 • Seth Bartal • Matthew 25:14–30
How can a person live a life of meaning and purpose and lasting value? Generations come and generations go, and the previous generations are mostly forgotten. There are some, however, who leave a lasting impact. Have you ever wondered what makes their lives different? The answer to that question may surprise you.
Hold on Tight
May 7, 2023 • Seth Bartal • Acts 16:16–40, Matthew 10:16–42, James 1:2–4
Instant gratification is a hallmark of American life. Whether it’s with fast food restaurants, Amazon Prime 2-day shipping, or getting an immediate response to a text message, there’s an expectation in our culture that everything should be quick and easy. But what about when life isn’t quick or easy? What about when difficulty and strife interrupt? How we respond in those moments has the power to impact our adventure in a significant way.
Substantial
April 30, 2023 • Seth Bartal • Matthew 5:3–10
"God isn't concerned with you being happy; He's concerned with you being holy." That phrase is echoed throughout churches in America while church-goers are faced with a difficult decision: "Do I want to be happy, or do I want to be holy?" But what if happiness and holiness aren't on opposite ends of the spectrum after all? What if happiness and holiness actually go hand in hand?
All The Wrong Places
April 23, 2023 • Seth Bartal • Matthew 5:2–6, Deuteronomy 6:4–5, Jeremiah 6:16, Psalm 128
One of the universal pursuits of humanity is happiness. We all want to be happy, and everywhere we turn, someone or something is offering happiness to us by buying a product, taking a dream vacation, or finding the love of our life. So why is it that, in a world with so many options for happiness, few people have discovered the secret? Why are all of our attempts at being happy and finding happiness like a vapor - eluding us as we try to grab onto them? And is it even possible to find lasting happiness in this life?
Invitational
April 16, 2023 • Seth Bartal • 1 Peter 1:3–4, Ecclesiastes 1:1–11, Luke 5:4–11, John 1:1–2
Everywhere we turn, we find someone or something inviting us to follow. Whether it’s a product that promises happiness, an influencer who promises popularity, or a movement that promises justice - there’s always something or someone promising to fulfill something missing within us. But are all of these new options able to deliver on what they promise? Or is it possible there’s an old invitation that’s waiting to give us the very things we seek?