Playlist of our Lives

The Playlist of Our Lives: The Sound of Silence

August 6, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert • Isaiah 43:18–19, Luke 8:14, Revelation 3:15–19, Matthew 24:9–19, 1 John 1:8–10

Sometimes there is so much sound around us that we just get apathetic to the chaos of the world an the needs of those around us. Join us as we examine the danger of becoming complacent in our faith and relationship with God and others.

The Playlist of our Lives: Everybody Hurts - R.E.M.

July 30, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert

Playlist of Our Lives: You Say- Lauen Daigle

July 23, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert • Philippians 4:6–7, 2 Chronicles 20, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 46:10

In 2019, two out of three Americans said they were anxious or extremely anxious and 91% of high school and college students report consistent and significant levels of anxiety associated with stress. Is there a spiritual answer to anxiety? Pastor Chad will look at the story of Jehoshaphat and the idea: pray, pause, praise.

Playlist or Our lives: The Middle - Jimmy Eat World

July 16, 2023 • Pastor Lexi Lang • Ephesians 6:10–17, Psalm 46:1–3

In middle of life’s trials – of feeling overlooked, discouraged or uncertain – we can stand strong in God’s promises and know that we’re going to make it through. God defines reality, the circumstances do not.

The Playlist of our lives: "I believe I can Fly" -R. Kelly

July 9, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert • Galatians 6:7–9, Hosea 10:13, Mark 4:20

I believe I can fly but what actions am I taking to get there. Join Pastor Chad as he looks at the you from five years ago and the you five years from now to discover where God is n our growth.

The Playlist of our Lives - Ain't no mountain High Enough

June 18, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert • John 15:1–15

What does it mean to be always connected to God? There ain't no mountain high enough to keep God from you when you need him and even when you don't think you do. Join us as we look at John 15 to see what it means to ne part of the vine.

The Playlist Of Our Lives: Stop, Collaborate & Listen: ‘Ice Ice Baby’ by Vanilla Ice

June 25, 2023 • Pastor Lexi Lang • Philippians 2:1–4

In a world that often promotes individualism and self-centeredness, the call of Christ is for us to stop that cycle, collaborate and listen, fostering unity and humility in our relationships with God and others.

The Playlist of Our Lives: "It's Amazing" (Aerosmith)

July 2, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert • Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 57:18–19, Psalm 32, Romans 7:18–25, James 4:6

We all have hurts. In turn, hurts can lead to hang-ups, which are beliefs we've developed about ourselves or others as a result of our hurts. Our hurts or hang-ups can then in turn lead us into habits that we use as coping mechanisms to deal with the pain. Through vulnerability, transparency, and a surrender to Jesus Christ as our Higher Power, we find freedom to break the cycle.

The Playlist of our lives: I'm Worn (10th Avenue North)

June 11, 2023 • Pastor Chad Benkert • Psalm 42, Luke 22:45–47, 1 Corinthians 10:13–25, Matthew 4:1–2

Some times we are just tired. Life can bear down on us to the point we feel crushed. As the song I'm Worn by Tenth avenue North says: "I know I need To lift my eyes up But I'm too weak Life just won't let up And I know that You can give me rest So I cry out with all that I have left Let me see redemption win Let me know the struggle ends That You can mend a heart that's frail and torn" Join us we discover God's promise for us when we are WORN.

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