November 20, 2022 • Jonathan Pokluda • 2 Corinthians 9:6–13, Mark 12:41–44, Psalm 112:9, 2 Corinthians 8:2–3
Do you like to get gifts on your birthday? What’s the most meaningful gift you’ve received? As we continue our series, the Good Life, JP teaches us about generosity as we study 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, showing us the good life is found through giving generously, cheerfully, and faithfully.
1) Give generously
2) Give cheerfully
3) Give faithfully
Life With Money
November 13, 2022 • Jonathan Pokluda • Matthew 6:19–24, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:9–10
If you had the opportunity to win the lottery or get a venomous snake as a pet, which would you choose? Is it an obvious answer? As we continue our series, The Good Life, JP teaches through Matthew 6:19-24, showing us we don’t really believe what the Scriptures teach when it comes to money.
1) The good life is determined by where you store
2) The good life is determined by how you see
3) The good life is determined by who you serve
Life in Our Relationships
November 6, 2022 • Nate Hilgenkamp • 1 Peter 4:7–11
Have you ever felt like it would be easier for you to live a more isolated life? In this message, we talk about how isolation may feel easier, but it isn’t better. We were made for deep relationships and the Bible shows us how to have them!
1) Meaningful relationships come from loving one another deeply
2) Meaningful relationships come from offering hospitality joyfully
3) Meaningful relationships come from serving one another faithfully
So many thoughts come to mind as we think about work. The solution isn’t a new job or more money, it is a biblical perspective on work.
1) How should we work? Obediently with a sincere heart.
2) Who do we work for? For the Lord.
3) Why do we work? For the future reward.
The Good Gifts
October 23, 2022 • Jonathan Pokluda • Luke 19:27, Matthew 25:14–29, James 1:17, John 21:21–22, Matthew 20:14–15
Have you ever received a gift that you didn’t like? What about a gift that you didn’t expect or know what to do with? As we continue our series, The Good Life, JP teaches us about the gifts we’ve been given by God—our time, talents, and treasures—and how we can best steward them for His glory, the good of others, and our own good.
1) The Good Life starts using the gifts we've been given
2) Good stewardship of gifts is rewarded
3) Misunderstanding the goodness of God has grave consequences
Life in Our Minds
October 16, 2022 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Psalm 139
Our thoughts are tremendously powerful. The way we think largely determines the way we live. The Bible has given us instructions on how to have a good thought life so we could ultimately live the good life.
1) Our thoughts are not hidden from God
2) God’s thoughts are not hidden from us
3) Surrender your thoughts to God
Life in Our Bodies
October 9, 2022 • Jonathan Pokluda • 1 Corinthians 10:23–24, 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, 1 Corinthians 9:27
Have you ever taken care of something extremely valuable that didn’t belong to you? Were you more careful than normal with things that belong to you? As we start our new series, The Good Life, JP teaches through 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, showing us one of the most valuable things on this earth we are all in charge of: our bodies.
1) Keep your body free from addiction
2) Keep your body free from sin
3) Understand your body is not yours
