The Life of Jesus
Mary's Yes
December 18, 2022 • Lizi Bailey
Have you ever had an encounter that shifted the priorities of your life? The Bible is full of stories featuring ordinary people living ordinary lives, when an invitation from The Lord would change everything. Worship Pastor Lizi Bailey closes our Life of Jesus series with a look at one of the most critical "yes's" in all of Scripture, when a young woman named Mary surrendered in faith.
The Imperfect Christmas
December 11, 2022 • Clay Scroggins
What is your perfect Christmas? We often set our expectations higher than a fallen world can meet. And while Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Savior with family and friends, too often it reminds us of our imperfect circumstances. Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins takes us to the very first Christmas of Luke 1 with a powerful reminder that God is with us and for us, even in the midst of imperfect circumstances.
When Faith Leads Us Out on a Limb
December 4, 2022 • Ken Werlein • Luke 19
In Luke 19, a man named Zacchaeus goes out on a limb and receives the invitation of a lifetime. His encounter with Jesus would lead to a dramatic transformation of Zacchaeus' heart, priorities, and purpose. Pastor Ken Werlein continues the Life of Jesus series with a powerful question: have you responded to the invitation of Jesus?
Equipped for Service
November 27, 2022 • Dan Slagle
Most of us think about life like a series of unconnected events, but Scripture paints a different, greater picture of our purpose. The life we are living is shaping who we are to become as effective servants for Jesus Christ now – and for eternity!
Practicing Gratitude
November 13, 2022 • Dan Slagle • Luke 17:11–19
Do you find it difficult to be thankful in a world overflowing with bad news, strife, pain, and conflict? How can we practice true gratitude while recognizing the realities of a fallen, broken world? Pastor Dan Slagle opens Luke 17 to share how experiencing ultimate healing through the Gospel produces authentic, life-changing gratitude in our hearts.
Let the Children Come to Me
October 30, 2022 • Ken Werlein • Luke 18:15–17
In Luke 18, Jesus makes clear the essence of "child-like faith" — a kind of faith that seems harder to come by in our day and age of cynicism and division. As we seek to raise the next generation to be followers of Jesus, we must steward our influence as we model our commitment to Christ.
Persistence in Prayer
October 23, 2022 • Steve Carter • Luke 18:1–5, Luke 11, Matthew 6:9–10
The Lord's Prayer may be renown, but for many of us, our prayer life looks less like the words of Jesus and more like a chaotic Twitter feed. Bible Teacher Steve Carter takes us back to the basics of prayer - and to the hope we have in our Good Father.
The Lost Me
October 2, 2022 • Dan Slagle • Luke 15
In Luke chapter 15, Jesus shares three stories that illustrate something we all share in commom: a state of "lostness." While this state ultimately would separate us from God, the gift of the Father is a lavish love that provides forgiveness and restoration with open arms - no matter how far we run.
The Cost of Discipleship
September 25, 2022 • Ken Werlein • Luke 14:25–33
Does following Jesus interfere with the priorities of your life? In Luke 14, Jesus paints a clear and honest picture: following Him comes with a cost. As we continue in The Life of Jesus series, Founding Pastor Ken Werlein points us to the cost of discipleship — and to the freedom found when we surrender our all to Jesus.
The Measure of Compassion
September 18, 2022 • Dan Slagle • Luke 14
Jesus was a master at the party-stopping, "mic-dropping" statement. In just a few words, Jesus called into question the motives and priorities of those around Him. In Luke 14, Jesus invites us surrender to "self" by taking part in building a Kingdom marked by love, mercy, and compassion.
