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December 9, 2023 • Pastor Leo Crosby • John 10:11–25, Matthew 22:36–37, Matthew 28:19–20, Hebrews 10:24–25, Mark 16:15
As kids, Holidays were best but as we get older, the seasons arrive with serious side effects. Holiday seasons reveal new emotions; over stressed schedule, financial stress, my belt is stressed, crazy people are stressing us out. This series is intended to help alleviate the stress and point our hearts to the source of relief. As we conclude our series, Pastor Leo Crosby talks about the side effects of living a life centered around today’s culture as opposed to a life centered around Christ. Culture and traditions are not inherently bad, but we all need to pay attention to our priorities. Is Christ truly the center of your life?
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December 2, 2023 • Pastor Aaron Bell • Matthew 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ecclesiastes 3:4
As kids, Holidays were best but as we get older, the seasons arrive with serious side effects. Holiday seasons reveal new emotions; over stressed schedule, financial stress, my belt is stressed, crazy people are stressing us out. This series is intended to help alleviate the stress and point our hearts to the source of relief. In Week 5 of our series, Pastor Aaron is talking about the weighty emotion of grief. He intimately understands its ache, having navigated the loss of his father. Through his personal journey, he shares how grief, though natural, reflects the depth of our connections and love for those we've lost. This message aims to shift our perspective on loss from viewing it as a final ending, to embracing it within the context of eternity. This message is about finding hope amidst profound emptiness and celebrating a Savior who conquered death for us all. Pastor Aaron hopes you will find peace and hope as he shares personal experiences of navigating grief, offering solace and a new outlook beyond earthly sorrow.
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November 25, 2023 • Pastor Lee Wilson • Romans 12:9–18, 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, Ephesians 4:29–31, James 1:19–22
As kids, Holidays were best but as we get older, the seasons arrive with serious side effects. Holiday seasons reveal new emotions; over stressed schedule, financial stress, my belt is stressed, crazy people are stressing us out. This series is intended to help alleviate the stress and point our hearts to the source of relief. In week 4 of our series, special guest speaker, Pastor Lee Wilson, teaches about maintaining healthy relationships. In this message we learn not only how to stay afloat in the middle of relationship storms, but also how to thrive and grow in God’s purpose for us in our relationships with others.
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November 18, 2023 • Pastor Erik Lawson • Matthew 2:1–11, Proverbs 21:5, Luke 16:13, Judges 10:6–9, Psalm 16:4–11
As kids, Holidays were best but as we get older, the seasons arrive with serious side effects. Holiday seasons reveal new emotions; over stressed schedule, financial stress, my belt is stressed, crazy people are stressing us out. This series is intended to help alleviate the stress and point our hearts to the source of relief. In week 3 of our series, Pastor Erik warns us about the side effects of prioritizing money over faith, stressing the importance of wise financial choices and serving God instead of material desires. This message encourages us to shift from serving worldly gods like power and prosperity, instead we should shift towards finding joy and fulfillment in God's presence.
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November 11, 2023 • Pastor John Spurling • Psalm 46:10, Mark 6:30–46, Romans 3:27–28, Matthew 22:35–40, Matthew 11:28–30
As kids, Holidays were best but as we get older, the seasons arrive with serious side effects. Holiday seasons reveal new emotions; over stressed schedule, financial stress, my belt is stressed, crazy people are stressing us out. This series is intended to help alleviate the stress and point our hearts to the source of relief. This week, Executive Pastor, Dr. John Spurling, delivers a powerful message about how the out-of-control pace of our daily lives can threaten our spirituality. He focuses on symptoms of constant rushing, overcommitment, and damaged family life. We learn about prioritizing a simple life, learning from Jesus' rhythm, and letting God lead.
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November 4, 2023 • Pastor Erik Lawson • Luke 1:30–38, Luke 2:1–4, Romans 8:28, Matthew 2:19–23
As kids, Holidays were best but as we get older, the seasons arrive with serious side effects. Holiday seasons reveal new emotions; over stressed schedule, financial stress, my belt is stressed, crazy people are stressing us out. This series is intended to help alleviate the stress and point our hearts to the source of relief. In the first message of this series, Pastor Erik talks about our misplaced expectations and offers a solutions to help us realign our priorities so that we can fully enjoy the holidays.