When we are rushing out the door on a trip... we often rattle off last things on "The List." The author of Hebrews is doing the same thing making sure everything is said about life being "Just Jesus" before he says his goodbyes. Hebrews 13 is a fascinating reminder of what NewCommunity in Christ is all about. Join us as we end the book listening to the final advice about life being just about Jesus.
A Life Rewarded
September 1, 2024
Stephen R. Covey in his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, has as his second principle: "Begin with the end in mind." No chapter in the Bible reflects this value more than Hebrews chapter 12. This chapter is challenging, thought provoking insulting and sometime scary as to the vision of what the end of our life will be like. It has nothing to do with our salvation but everything to do with our inheritance. Come join us Sunday as we dive deep into what "A Life Rewarded" actually looks like.
The Marathon of Life
August 25, 2024
When we read about the amazing people of faith in the Bible, we often forget that those great recorded moments are only a small percentage of their lives. Most of the days of Jesus, Peter, Paul, Mary, Ruth and David were average and mundane. While the great faith stories for all of us are fast and furious... it's the day to day living that God often uses to test our spiritual faith. Come Sunday and learn how to become a better "marathon runner" and learn to endure the normal average days as well.
A Faith That Rewards
August 18, 2024
Sometimes there are certain Bible words or theological terms that seem abstract and hard to understand. But when it comes to faith... NOT SO! The author of Hebrews actually spends more time telling us how TO DO faith than defining what FAITH IS. No better chapter in the entire Bible gives us an explanation filled with practical and historical answers from great believers in the past. Join us Sunday as we dive into how to LIVE faith in order to achieve a REWARDED life!
That's What Faith Must Be
August 11, 2024
Describing faith and doing faith are two different things! Some things in life are just easier to show than explain. The author of Hebrews says "This is what faith must be." It's just easier to show you how it's done than teach it. So in the famous chapter in the Bible about faith, Hebrews 11, the author gives illustration after illustration and story after story to convince us to be one of the greats and "Do faith!" Join us today as we learning quickly what FAITH IS so that in turn we can go DO FAITH!
Triumph or Tragedy
August 4, 2024 • Ken Mitchell
Warnings in life lead to one of two conclusions: 1) Safety, peace and triumphal living or 2) "Crash & burn" living because we did not heed to life's warnings. Hebrews chapter 10 was written to encourage us to live a life that despite the hardships, trials and mistakes we make God is always there to encourage us to live strong, break down walls and follow Christ despite the set backs.
What is Prayer?
July 28, 2024 • Ethan Mitchell
We take a break from Hebrews as Pastor Ken celebrates welcoming his 4th grandchild.
Here Pastor Ethan discusses Prayer, what it is, what its value is, and how we can and should seek connection with our Father in heaven on everything in our life.
Your Will... Will Be My Will
July 21, 2024
Without ever knowing it... we were born wanting to do the Old Testament LAW. The law encapsulates our desire to do things on our own, figure out our own life and be self sufficient. The Law was a better system that how God administered his grace before Moses...but it generally had only 3 purpose and none of them ever gave out the grace that Jesus does for us today. Come Sunday and learn how we can say to God with complete confidence: "Lord, you will... will be my will."
Living For The Next Life
July 14, 2024 • Ken Mitchell
Everything we do when it comes to money is to live for this life. There are a few wise people, however, that invest their money for their retirement, or future vacation or grandkids' college funds! We all understand that "living for the next stage of life" is wise and fruitful when we do it. The same is true about our life here on earth. When we invest with our character and conduct towards the future Kingdom of Christ, we are "Living for the Next Life". Come Sunday and learn 5 helpful suggestions that the author of Hebrews suggests when it comes to investing in the next life.
The New Constitution
July 7, 2024 • Mike Shoffstall
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on the concept of covenants and their significance in our lives, especially in our relationship with God. Reflecting on personal experiences and biblical teachings, we will delve into the transition from the old covenant of laws and sacrifices to the new covenant of grace through Jesus Christ. Discover how this new covenant, based on God's promises and Jesus' perfect sacrifice, offers us a relationship with God that is rooted in love, forgiveness, and eternal security. Whether you're a long-time believer or just curious, this message is for you. Come and explore how embracing this covenant can transform your life.
Inheriting Gods Promises
June 30, 2024
The topic of rewards in heaven is the least preached topic in the Bible yet the most mentioned topic when it comes to the motivation of the Christian in living right in a wrong world. Rewards, inheritance and the rule of the believers are mentioned more than salvation verses in the Bible! The author of Hebrews leans on this topic of reward more frequently than any other author in the New Testament. Join us today as we look at seven ways one may gain reward when focusing their spiritual life on Just Jesus!
How Not To Be Spiritually Lazy
June 23, 2024 • Ken Mitchell
There are all kinds of Christians... those with weak faith, those with ok faith, those with great faith and some of those with amazing faith. Hebrews is a book that challenges us NOT to have weak faith. In fact the author of Hebrews goes beyond challenging... he warns us that living a "no faith" lazy Christian life is dangerous! Listen in as we look at four principles that will help us discover how not to be lazy in life!
Humility : The Badge of Leadership
June 16, 2024 • Ken Mitchell
Humility is the language of God. And when we wear this "Badge of Leadership" the way Jesus did... there is amazing blessing from God the Father. The author of Hebrews says in order to get this blessing there is one caveat... we must Hold FIRM! Check out this week's message and learn what are the four keys to growing in leadership and gain the blessing of God that he promises when we walk like Jesus in humility.
Living Out The "Rest"
June 9, 2024 • Ken Mitchell
Join us as we explore the inspiring story of Jabez from Hebrews 4, where we learn that honor often comes through pain. Jabez, despite his struggles, cried out to God for blessing and protection, and God granted his request. This powerful message teaches us to control our behavior, confess our sins, and live honorably. We'll also delve into the importance of faith and how living for Jesus today impacts our eternal rewards. Don't miss out on this life-changing series – watch or listen now and discover how to finish strong in your faith journey!
The Promise
March 24, 2024 • Bill Borland
Pastor Bill dives into the amazing promises of God and the incredible love that led Jesus to the cross. It's a journey of hope and assurance, knowing that even when we don't understand and our prayers seem unanswered, God is always faithful. Let's chat about what God has and hasn't promised, and discover how it impacts our lives in surprising ways.
