New Life Gillette Church Teachings

We all feel it—that pull toward comfort, passivity, and self-preservation. In this week's message, Pastor Mike Wilson dives into the concept of “Social Loafing,” where people do less when others are around to do the work. It's a scientific reality—and a spiritual problem. Using Galatians 5:17 and James 1:22, Pastor Mike shows how our sinful nature is constantly in tension with the Holy Spirit, creating a gravitational pull that keeps us stuck. Left unchecked, this pull can lead us to believe lies like, “Someone else will do it,” or, “I have to do it all myself.” Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we're reminded that compassion isn't optional—and passivity isn't neutral. Every believer has a role in building the Church and blessing their city. We also get challenged to trust God in our generosity and reminded that true transformation doesn't come from more strength—it comes from more surrender. Key Takeaway: You weren't saved by works, and you won't be sanctified by them either. Let go of “social loafing” and step into the full life Jesus offers—together with the Church. Need a challenge today? Ask yourself: Am I pulling my weight in my faith? Where have I said “someone else will do it”? Am I surrendering to Jesus or just trying harder? Like, Comment, and Subscribe to stay connected with New Life Church. Visit newlifegillette.com for more sermons and next steps. #SocialLoafing #GravitySeries #NewLifeGillette #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #FaithInAction #GoodSamaritan #ChurchCommunity #Generosity #Galatians517 #Luke10 Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching(00:00:34) - God's Gravity Pulls Us Down(00:09:28) - All God's Love For You(00:11:03) - Coming as You Are(00:15:54) - What is the type of Gillette person?(00:19:41) - Social Loafing and Gravitational Pulls(00:26:33) - Donor's Paradise(00:32:57) - Wonders of the World Take Communion

In this kickoff message of our new series Gravity, Pastor CJ Ward explores the invisible cultural currents that shape our beliefs and behavior. Titled “The Waters We Swim In,” this sermon challenges us to identify how the world subtly pulls us away from the teachings of Jesus—and calls us to submit every opinion, belief, and preference to Christ. Scripture Focus: John 6:60–69 Jesus' followers were shocked by His teaching—and many walked away. What will we do when His truth contradicts our culture? Key Takeaways: Culture shapes us without asking for permission Expressive individualism tells us to “look within” instead of to God True discipleship means surrendering not just our actions—but our opinions We don't drag people toward agreement—we lead them closer to Jesus Challenge: Are you willing to let Jesus change your mind? Catch the full message and more from the Gravity series at newlifegillette.com Subscribe to stay up to date on all our content! #GravitySeries #TheWatersWeSwimIn #NewLifeGillette #CJWard #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #CulturalChristianity #John6 #FaithInCulture #BiblicalTruth Chapters (00:00:00) - Jesus' Teaching(00:02:57) - Do You Love Dogs Or Cats?(00:06:56) - Confirmation bias and the Western culture(00:14:45) - The gravitational pull of our culture(00:15:39) - Jesus Challenges the World Around Him(00:22:25) - Come to Follow Jesus Today(00:27:31) - Letting Our Opinions Go(00:31:45) - Jesus Will Change His Mind

Many people walk through life carrying shame like a weight they were never meant to bear. In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Wilson reminds us that God doesn't just forgive—He forgets. In Week 5 of Healthy to the Core, we unpack the relationship between shame and forgiveness, and how Jesus took on our shame at the cross so we could live in freedom. Learn: The difference between guilt and shame Why God's forgiveness is total and freeing How shame thrives in secrecy—and how confession breaks its grip What it means to find identity in Christ, not in your past Practical steps for walking in healing and wholeness Key Scriptures: Psalm 103:8–12 Hebrews 8:12 2 Corinthians 5:17 Genesis 3:8 James 5:16 Hebrews 12:1–2 Lamentations 3:23 ⛪️ If you've believed the lie that your past defines your future, it's time to hear the truth: You are forgiven, you are loved, and you are free. Find more resources, connect with community, or plan your visit at newlifegillette.com #ShameAndForgiveness #HealthyToTheCore #NewLifeGillette #MikeWilson #ChristianHealing #FaithOverShame #FreedomInChrist Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching: The Lord is Compassionate and Merciful(00:07:09) - Forgiveness in a Real World(00:13:25) - Why Shame Keeps Me From God(00:19:26) - What is Shame in Our Life?(00:27:10) - The Shameful Lie That Satan Tells About Himself(00:29:49) - A New Life With God

Are you brave and prepared for the battles of life? In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Wilson walks through Ephesians 6 and unpacks the full armor of God—not just as a childhood metaphor, but as a real strategy for spiritual survival and victory. This sermon reminds us that bravery without preparation is recklessness, and preparation without bravery is useless. Together, they empower believers to stand firm in a world full of unseen battles. You'll learn: ⚔️ How to recognize the enemy and his lies ️ Why truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and Scripture matter How prayer and the Holy Spirit equip you to live boldly What it truly means to be spiritually brave and prepared Scripture References: Ephesians 6:10–18 Romans 12:2 Proverbs 4:23 Ephesians 2:10 Romans 8:1 Deuteronomy 31:6 John 14 Subscribe for more teaching content: @NewLifeGillette YouTube Follow us for more: Instagram: @newlifegillette Facebook: New Life Gillette Church #BraveAndPrepared #ArmorOfGod #SpiritualWarfare #HealthyToTheCore #NewLifeGillette #FaithInAction #Ephesians6 #MikeWilsonSermon #BibleTeaching #ChristianLife Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching(00:00:32) - Wearing the Armor of God(00:02:38) - Paul Recommends Putting On God's Armor(00:08:53) - Paul: Prepare for the Battle Against the Satan(00:15:04) - The Satan Will Tell You You're Not Strong Enough(00:15:47) - The Body Armor of God's Righteousness(00:19:00) - Armor of Faith for Fighting the World's Battles(00:25:05) - God is with me

Are we just souls trapped in bodies—or something more? In this powerful message, Pastor CJ Ward breaks down the misconception that our physical health is separate from our spiritual health. Drawing from Genesis 2:7, 2 Corinthians 5, and Matthew 12:34, CJ shows how we are fully integrated beings—body and soul—created in the image of God. He challenges the cultural belief that the soul matters more than the body and reminds us that the hope of resurrection is not about escape but restoration. Using relatable metaphors like bicycles and water bottles, CJ helps us see why what we do with our bodies matters deeply to God. Key Takeaways: You are a whole person—body & soul. What you do with your body has spiritual consequences. God's goal for you isn't perfection but holistic health. Healing comes through pursuit, prayer, and trust. Our ultimate hope is resurrection—not escape. Scriptures: Genesis 2:7 • 2 Corinthians 5 • Matthew 12:34 • James 5:14-15 • Philippians 4:7 Watch, share, and join the conversation. newlifegillette.com #HealthyToTheCore #BodyAndSoul #WholePersonFaith #CJWard #ChristianHealth #SpiritualWellness #NewLifeGillette #ResurrectionHope #FaithAndFitness #MindBodySoul Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Church(00:01:50) - God's Creation in Genesis 2(00:02:57) - Body or Soul?: What's More Important?(00:08:44) - The Soul and the Body(00:09:26) - God Created the Human(00:11:29) - What Makes a Human Being a Bicycle?(00:18:00) - Physical Health and Spiritual Life(00:24:24) - Healthy as Cautionly Possible(00:26:55) - 3 Things We Should Be Doing to Care for Our Body and Soul

What does it mean to be spiritually healthy at the core? In this week's message, Pastor Sawyer Poitra walks through the power of Spiritual Disciplines—practices like prayer, Scripture reading, fasting, rest, and serving that shape us into the image of Jesus. Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident. It happens through intentional rhythms that draw us closer to God. In this message, you'll learn: ✅ Why godliness requires consistent training (1 Timothy 4:7-8) ✅ How to build a personal spiritual formation plan ✅ What it means to let God renew your mind (Romans 12:2) ✅ Why Sabbath and rest are actually acts of trust ✅ How to take your next step through the PSA Assessment Don't wait for a spiritual crisis to start building your foundation. Invest in the health of your soul today. Take the PSA Assessment: https://newlifelet.com/PSA Join us Sundays | New Life Church | Gillette, WY Subscribe for more messages from New Life #SpiritualDisciplines #HealthyToTheCore #NewLifeChurch #SoulHealth #ChristianHabits #SpiritualGrowth #Prayer #Sabbath #Scripture #Serve #FaithInAction Chapters (00:00:00) - Learning to Follow Christ(00:00:26) - "Come as You Are"(00:01:47) - Become Who You Were Made to Be(00:07:28) - Daily Rhythm and Practices in the Bible(00:13:35) - Reading the Bible: The Journey(00:16:32) - God's Prayer for Me(00:22:27) - Community in the Christian Walk(00:28:05) - Prayer for Our Church

What does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? In this message, Chelsea Arrington opens our new series by exploring the essential link between emotional and spiritual health. Using Matthew 22:36–40 and Deuteronomy 6:5 as her foundation, Chelsea explains why emotional maturity is not optional for disciples of Jesus—it's central. She unpacks the five core areas of health (physical, spiritual, mental, social, emotional) and reminds us that unacknowledged emotions can derail our growth. You'll hear real-life examples, powerful metaphors (including Pixar's Inside Out), and biblical truth to help you understand: ✅ Why emotions are a gift from God ✅ What happens when we suppress feelings ✅ How emotional health shapes our ability to love others ✅ Why Jesus was the most emotionally aware person who ever lived Jesus wept. He celebrated. He grieved. He rejoiced. And to become more like Him, we must become emotionally honest. Scripture Highlights: Matthew 22:36–40 Deuteronomy 6:5 Genesis 1:27 Mark 3:5, Luke 10:21 John 11:35, Matthew 9:36 John 10:10 Action Step: Take time today to ask yourself: How does God want me to see my emotions? How are my emotions affecting how I love God and others?   #HealthyToTheCore #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualFormation #JesusHeals #NewLifeChurch #ChelseaArrington #EmotionalSpiritualHealth #ChristianGrowth #FaithAndFeelings #InsideOut #Matthew22 #John1010 Chapters (00:00:00) - Wyoming Prison Teaching(00:01:12) - Matthew 22: Love and the Law(00:03:05) - My Favorite Movie(00:05:09) - Jesus Is Called to the Pharisees(00:11:32) - Emotional health and spiritual health(00:13:58) - How to Get to Know Your Partner in Marriage Counseling(00:20:51) - How God Seees Emotions(00:26:59) - What Emotions Do for Us(00:31:11) - A challenge for you today

What kind of friendships are forming your faith? In this powerful final message of our Four Loves teaching series, Pastor CJ Ward unpacks the biblical meaning of Philia—brotherly love—and why it's essential for spiritual growth and emotional health. In a world increasingly plagued by loneliness, the Church has the answer: Gospel-centered friendship. Proverbs 18:24 reminds us, “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” That's Philia. In this message, you'll discover: The difference between surface relationships and soul-nourishing friendship Why Jesus and Paul modeled a life built on Philia Three practical ways to build lasting, Christ-centered friendships Why life groups and spiritual accountability matter more than ever How your closest relationships shape your faith journey Whether you're feeling isolated or looking to go deeper in your friendships, this message will inspire you to become a better friend and surround yourself with people who point you to Jesus. Key Quote: "You don't become who you're meant to be by accident. You need friends who will shape you, sharpen you, and stick with you." – Pastor CJ Ward Ready to step into real friendship? Join a Life Group today: church307.com/groups #FourLoves #Philia #BrotherlyLove #ChristianFriendship #LifeGroups #NewLifeChurch #CJWard #FriendshipGoals #GospelCommunity #JesusAndFriends #PhiliaLove #BiblicalFriendship Chapters (00:00:00) - The Four Loves of Proverbs(00:02:57) - Phileo(00:04:09) - Do You Need Friends Whether You're Married or Not?(00:10:13) - Americans Don't Talk About Mental Health or Physical Health(00:12:40) - We Are Being Offered Fake Relationships(00:17:53) - The Book of Proverbs(00:20:52) - You Will Not Accidentally Become A Good Friend(00:26:19) - A message about life groups(00:30:59) - Singing the Song of Brotherly Love

What does the Bible really say about Eros—passionate, romantic love? In Week 3 of our Four Loves series, Pastor Mike Wilson breaks down how God created Eros to be a beautiful, powerful gift when experienced His way. While the world often distorts Eros into something selfish or shameful, God designed it for connection, trust, and deep intimacy—especially in the context of marriage. In this message, you'll discover: Why Eros love isn't just physical, but spiritual How to protect and pursue intimacy in a Christ-honoring way The contrast between the world's version of Eros and God's redemptive plan How marriage reflects the relationship between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:25) How to shift from a “consuming” view of love to a “giving” one ✨ Whether you're single, dating, married, or healing from relationship pain—this message will give you a deeper understanding of how God views romance and intimacy. Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:21 Ephesians 5:25 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Ready to grow in your relationships and faith? Visit newlifegillette.com for more resources or to connect with a local Life Group. Subscribe now and turn on notifications to keep up with the Four Loves series! #Eros #FourLoves #PastorMikeWilson #GodlyRelationships #ChristianMarriage #NewLifeGillette #Church307 Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching(00:00:34) - Four Loves(00:01:29) - Christian Sex(00:02:59) - Jesus said to the Jews, I Never Knew You(00:09:09) - How To Have Eros For Your Marriage(00:13:01) - This is Not God's Eros For Us(00:20:01) - Marriage in Heaven(00:26:09) - How to Get Eros Back in Your Life

Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up-to-date with our weekly messages! In Week 2 of our Four Loves teaching series, Pastor CJ Ward explores Storge love—the kind of love rooted in family, familiarity, and affection. While often overlooked, Storge is foundational to relationships and reflects God's tender heart for His people. “Storge is the love that doesn't need an invitation. It's just there.” – Pastor CJ Discover how the Bible reveals Storge love through stories of broken families, restored relationships, and the Church as a spiritual family. Learn how to live out this loyal, consistent, and compassionate love in your everyday life. Scripture References: Romans 12:10 1 John 3:1 Genesis 45 Luke 15:20 Psalm 103:13 Matthew 12:50 ✨ Key Takeaways: What is Storge love? How the Bible displays familial affection Living as the family of God Why consistency and presence matter Loving others through spiritual family ties ❤️ Let's grow together in love and community. Join us every Sunday in-person or online! Visit our website: newlifegillette.com New Life Church – Gillette, WY Follow us on social media: @newlifegillette #Storge #FourLoves #PastorCJWard #NewLifeChurch #Agape #BiblicalLove #FamilyLove #StorgeLove #ChristianTeaching #ChurchOnline #GilletteWY @newlifegillette Chapters (00:00:00) - New Life Church Teaching: 100 People Decided to Follow Jesus(00:01:24) - 4 Loves of First John(00:04:04) - What Is Storge (Loving Affection)(00:10:43) - The blurry picture of family(00:18:19) - Whatever Cycle exists in Your Family Can Be Broken(00:25:00) - He Lavished His Love on Me(00:30:43) - He Loves You and He Likes You

This week at New Life, we launch our series Four Loves by focusing on the foundation of Christian living: agape love. Just like bread without salt falls flat, a Christian life without agape is incomplete. Jesus taught that love is the greatest commandment (Matthew 22:36-40), and Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 13 that without agape, everything else amounts to nothing. Agape is not just a feeling—it's a decision to seek the best for others, to love sacrificially, patiently, and selflessly. Discover how God's agape love transforms our lives: Agape makes patience possible with difficult people. Agape empowers us to have hard, loving conversations. Agape grows as we receive and trust in God's unchanging love (Zephaniah 3:17). At New Life, we believe that without agape, nothing else matters. Let's pursue a life shaped by God's perfect love. Scripture references: Matthew 22:36-40, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Zephaniah 3:17, Romans 8:28, 1 John 4:7-8 Take your Personal Spiritual Assessment (PSA) and find your next step toward living a life of love! Subscribe for more messages from Four Loves and learn how to live a life built on agape! #FourLoves #Agape #NewLifeChurch #ChristianLiving #LoveLikeJesus Chapters (00:00:00) - Easter Teaching(00:01:16) - The Best Loaves of Bread(00:07:19) - Protestants and Humility(00:15:11) - What is Love in the Life?(00:19:50) - Fourth Love: Agape Love and the Other Types(00:23:17) - The Hardest People to Love(00:29:56) - God's protection and hope for us(00:32:59) - How to Grow in Your Relationship with God

Easter 2025 at New Life Church was more than a holiday—it was a declaration of hope, freedom, and victory through Jesus Christ. In this powerful message, Pastor Mike unpacks why fear is no match for resurrection power and how Jesus' triumph over the grave changes everything for us today. Key Theme: Jesus is King, the grave is empty, and fear has no place in the life of a believer. From Hebrews 2:14–15 and 1 Timothy 6:15–16 to John 3:16 and Matthew 6:24, this message takes us deep into the heart of the gospel. Jesus didn't just rise from the dead for Himself—He did it to give you the keys to life, peace, and purpose. If you've been battling fear, control, shame, or anxiety, this message reminds you: Perfect love drives out fear (1 John 4:18). You don't have to be your own savior. The King of Kings already conquered death and handed you the victory. Say YES to Jesus. Pick up your keychain. Step into the Kingdom. "Jesus gave you the keys. Why are you still living in fear?" #Easter2025 #JesusIsAlive #NewLifeChurch #FearlessFaith #HeIsRisen #KingOfKings #EmptyGrave #ResurrectionPower #ChurchOnline Chapters (00:00:00) - Foreign Church Teaching(00:00:48) - Disney's New Snow White Movie(00:03:45) - Paul to Timothy: You're Not All Powerful ((00:10:52) - Don't Let Anyone Be Your Master(00:15:00) - Say Yes to Jesus(00:20:07) - Jesus Giving You the Keys to His Kingdom

What does it mean that Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34) In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor CJ dives into one of the most gut-wrenching moments of the crucifixion and shows how Jesus wasn't just quoting Scripture—He was singing our song. In referencing Psalm 22, Jesus entered fully into the human experience of pain, doubt, and abandonment. ✨ This week's key idea: Jesus was forsaken so we would never have to be. Scripture References: Mark 15:33-37 — Jesus' final moments on the cross Psalm 22 — The prophetic cry of abandonment that turns to hope Hebrews 4:15 — Our High Priest who empathizes with our weaknesses You'll be reminded that: Jesus didn't just take on our sin—He experienced our suffering. Faith doesn't require pretending that everything is okay. Two things can be true at the same time: life can be hard, and God can still be good. If Jesus felt forsaken, it's okay if you feel that way too. Whether your life feels like a celebration or a lament, Jesus sings with you. He has walked your road, carried your burdens, and made a way for resurrection even in your darkest moments. If you've ever felt unheard, unseen, or unworthy—this message is for you. Need prayer? Ready to take a next step in faith? Visit nextsteps.church307.com or fill out a Next Steps card in person. New Life Gillette Church Watch more messages from the Grave Robber series here: [Playlist Link] #GraveRobber #Forsaken #PalmSunday #JesusUnderstands #Psalm22 #Mark15 #FaithInTheDarkness #NewLifeGillette #JesusOurHighPriest Chapters (00:00:00) - Palm Sunday Teaching(00:01:07) - Jesus' Last Prayer(00:02:14) - Vanilla Ice(00:05:56) - Choking On Eminem's "This One"(00:07:22) - Singing Along With The Psalms(00:11:32) - We Don't Like The Middle of the Story(00:17:56) - Jesus on the Cross(00:21:41) - An Appeal to the Atheists(00:26:51) - If There's Only One King...(00:32:49) - Jesus at the Prayer Wall

In Week 2 of our Grave Robber series, Pastor Mike Wilson shares a powerful message titled "People in Need." Through stories from John 5:1–15 and Mark 2:1–12, we discover how Jesus not only notices those who are hurting—but moves toward them with healing and hope. Every one of us is either someone in need or someone called to help carry another. Pastor Mike outlines four types of people in need—physically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally—and challenges us to open our hearts to what God wants to do in and through us. This message reminds us that miracles often start with compassion. Whether you're stuck like the man at the Pool of Bethesda or being carried by faith-filled friends like the man lowered through the roof, Jesus sees your need and invites you to healing. Key Scriptures: John 5:1–15 Mark 2:1–12 Luke 6:45 Galatians 6:2 Key Topics: – Jesus and people in need – The power of community – Carrying one another's burdens – Emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational healing – Faith that moves us to action Whether you're in need today or looking to support others around you, this message will speak to your heart and help you live out the mission of Jesus in a broken world. Connect with us:newlifegillette.com Follow us on Instagram/Facebook: @newlifegillette #PeopleInNeed #GraveRobber #JesusHeals #NewLifeGillette #FaithInAction #ChristianSermon #Miracles #John5 #Mark2 Chapters (00:00:00) - What Motivates Us to Follow Christ?(00:06:54) - The Different Types of People in the Gospel(00:12:29) - The 4 Types of People in the Story(00:19:34) - Jesus saw their faith(00:25:59) - Coming as a Real Person(00:32:44) - Say Yes to Jesus

Jesus. Week 1 Teaching In this teaching, we hear Pastor Paul talks about the birth of Jesus. Jesus. Week 1 Teaching Text Luke 2:1-7

Christmas At The Cam-Plex - 2022 Teaching In this teaching, we hear Pastor Mike talk about when you die, there will be a test. When you get to paradise, they'll ask "why should you get to go in," and what will you say? "Well, I..." Wrong answer. "Because I was good, or I obeyed... or I ate broccoli" No, the answer is Jesus. Because HE was perfect. Because HE died & rose again. Christmas At The cam-Plex - 2022 Teaching Text Romans 10:9-10

Fresh Start Week 3 Teaching In this teaching, we hear Pastor Mike talk about the Holy Spirit as our guide in reaching our destiny. We do so much to keep God from guiding us and you might be thinking "no, He's God. You can't tie up God. Can't He just make Himself free?" They said the same thing to Jesus. They said, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross! Matthew 27:40 Jesus didn't save himself. Why? Because God has given people an uncomfortable amount of freedom to sin and to reject Him. We've got a world of people trying to reach their destiny, but they don't know where they're going. Fresh Start Week 3 Teaching Text Luke 1:28-35

Fresh Start Week 2 Teaching In this teaching, we hear Pastor Mike talk about Submission competitions and how it makes relationships better for everyone. If we both give sacrificially, we give what we couldn't get on our own. My wife can give me what I couldn't get by myself...obviously. So we need healthy competition. It's all about helping everyone unlock their individual potential so they can make the team better. When the team gets better, everyone on the team wins. Submission is a competition, but it's healthy competition. So why should we submit to one another out of reverence for Christ? Ultimately, we're on God's team and it is worshiping God. Fresh Start Week 2 Teaching Text Ephesians 5:21

Fresh Start Week 1 Teaching In this teaching, we hear Pastor Mike talk about forgiveness. Ephesians 5:1 says we should imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. If we are children of the forgiver, we are called to be forgivers. If a parent is good, the children will imitate the parent. That's why we're called disciples. Disciple means follower. What is the cross a symbol of? Forgiveness. If you want to follow Christ, you forgive like He forgave. If our goal is to be like Christ, we forgive like He forgave. Take up your cross. It's a sacrifice for the Kingdom. Fresh Start Week 1 Teaching Text Matthew 6:14-15 14 “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.

No Shave November Week 4 Teaching In this teaching, we hear Pastor Mike talk about how the New Testament is a balancing act. It's constantly telling us that goodness can't save us. The law can't save us, BUT we should be good because we've been saved and what does goodness look like? Well, that's simple: Extravagant Love The entire law of Scripture can be summed up in one word: love. If you want to know if an action is right or wrong, ask yourself, Is it loving? No Shave November Week 4 Teaching Text Galatians 6:11-17

No Shave November Week 3 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Paul talks about the freedom we have in our Christian walk and how the apostle Paul talks a lot about it all throughout his letters, but especially in the book of Galatians which we have been focused upon this month. And as we dig into Chapter 5 a little today, we will see how Paul talks about that Freedom and how, depending upon what we do with it, it can be really good for us, or really bad for us, and for others around us. No Shave November Week 3 Teaching Text Galatians 5:13-15

No Shave November Week 2 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about faith and how God's not like us. He wants us to be faithful, and the only way we can be effective in our mission is to be faithful, but because we can't stay faithful to Him. He was faithful for us, and the literal Good New is: Our faith in God's faithfulness is enough. We cheated on God, and He says, you can't fix the relationship by doing better. The only way you can be made right is with faith. Legalism says be holy THEN God will be faithful, that's not the gospel. Faith is the root. Faithfulness is the fruit. Faith in God produces faithfulness to God. It changes us and makes us productive, but if there's no faith, there's no root, and what happens to a tree with no roots? It dies and doesn't produce fruit. So what does faith look like? No Shave November Week 2 Teaching Text Galatians 3:23-29

No Shave November Week 1 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about how we should not focus on the approval of people but on the approval of God. The idea of winning the approval of God is tricky though because our salvation is not contingent on our works. There is nothing we can do to be saved by Jesus. When we start to believe that we can sanctify ourselves by being good enough, we end up like the Pharisees trying to earn the approval of religious people. So let's remind ourselves "God Saved you by his grace when you believed." Ephesians 2:8. God did it. You can't do it. The Israelites tried it for millennia and now we're trying. We Can't. The gospel is called good news because God can and He did. Jesus was perfect for us? His righteousness saves us. Not ours. No Shave November Week 1 Teaching Text Galatians 1:10-12

Acts Week 8 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about growth in desserts. Growth is possible in the desert because before the rain comes seeds were already planted. What's the desert in your life right now? Maybe you're in debt, your marriage is falling apart, you're addicted to porn, you hate your job, you feel lonely, and you’re overwhelmed. There are good seeds in there so water them. We can sit around and complain that we are not getting enough rain to grow the seeds, OR we can water the ground. Acts Week 8 Teaching Text Acts 20:22-28

Acts Week 7 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about resolving conflict. The ability to resolve conflicts is evidence that someone is a child of God and the good news is, we actually have an incredibly helpful outline in Scripture about how to handle conflict. Watch or listen and learn how Jesus teaches us to resolve conflict. Acts Week 7 Teaching Text Acts 15:4-10 and 19

Acts Week 6 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about getting guidance from the Holy Spirit. Christians, let's get really serious real fast. How much confidence does being filled with the Holy Spirit give you? Acts Week 6 Teaching Text Acts 13:4-12

Acts Week 5 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about having crucial conversations and how to give grace and speak truth. We can't just know the truth. We have to take action, to share the truth. So many of us are tempted to run to our comfort zones, away from important conversations. We get scared, and avoid the conversation. Patterson says in the book Crucial Conversations: "The mistake most of us make in our crucial conversations is we believe that we have to choose between telling the truth and keeping a friend." Kerry Patterson, Crucial Conversations That's why many of us don't share our faith. We don't want to lose a friend. But shouldn't we be more worried about their eternity? This is good news! You don't have to have all the answers you just need to have grace and speak truth. Acts Week 5 Teaching Text Acts 8:29-35

Acts Week 4 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about Stephen who became the first Christian martyr and how when you are under attack how can you remain faithful to God. How do we make it through leadership storms? When you choose the be a leader you're signing up for trouble. Why? Because there are people in this world who love to punch up. No expert is smart enough. No boss or pastor can be good enough. That's why good followers make good leaders. Jesus tells us to submit to our leaders, even bad leaders. We choose grace over fairness. We choose to give respect even when it's not earned. That may sound like we're weaker, but it makes us stronger. Acts Week 4 Teaching Text Acts 7:54-60

Acts Week 3 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about entrepreneurship. Acts Week 3 Teaching Text Acts 6:1-7

Acts Week 2 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he talks about courage and confidence. Acts Week 2 Teaching Text Acts 4:12-22

Acts week 1 Teaching In this teaching, we hear from Pastor Mike as he kicks off our new teaching series called Acts. Working Wisdom Teaching Texts Acts 1:6-11

Working Wisdom Teaching In this teaching, titled Working Wisdom, we hear from Pastor Paul as he shares with us some valuable tips from the book of Proverbs about how to work with wisdom. Working Wisdom Teaching Texts Proverbs 6:6-9 Proverbs 10:4 Proverbs 21:25

Week Four of At The Movies 2022 In this teaching, we watch some scenes from the movie Free Guy. At The Movies 2022 Week 4 Teaching Text I Corinthians 13:9-13

Week Three of At The Movies 2022 In this teaching, we watch some scenes from a movie called Yesterday. It's a modern-day parable of inspiration, grace, and faithfulness. At The Movies 2022 Week 3 Teaching Text Luke 5:29-32

Week Two of At The Movies 2022 In this teaching, we watch some scenes from a less well-known movie than we usually do, but it is a powerful movie called Mass. It's about a mass shooting that happened in an elementary school, and it's a powerful example of forgiveness, reconciliation, and grace. At The Movies 2022 Week 2 Teaching Text Matthew 5:23-24

In this teaching, we watch some scenes from the movie, American Underdog, the true story of Kurt Warner, an NFL MVP quarterback and Super Bowl winner. In this series, we spend some time reading through the key passage from the message before we launch into the teaching, and today's passage is 2 Samuel 7:8-14. At The Movies 2022 Week 1 Teaching Text 2 Samuel 7:8-14

Week Four of Wilderness Life In this teaching, hear Pastor Karen wrap up the Wilderness Life series. She will ask us to assess where our lives feel like valleys, the places we are far from God, and encourage us to ask the Holy Spirit to move in us and breathe new life. Wilderness life Week 4 Teaching Text Ezekiel 37:1-14

In this teaching, hear Pastor Paul give a message talking about how to survive the wilderness and how to run to God in the wilderness. Wilderness life Week 3 Teaching Text Psalm 84

Week Two of Wilderness Life In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message on why would a loving God allow bad things to happen? Wilderness life Week 2 Teaching Texts Hebrews 4:15-16

Week one of Wilderness Life In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message about being in the wilderness. Mike talks through the story of Elijah and how he went from a mountain top experience right into a time in the wilderness. Watch or listen and see how Elijah made it through the wilderness life. Wilderness life Week 1 Teaching Texts 1 Kings 19:1-12

Week Five of Follow Me In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message talking about the idea of trust. He uses 1 Peter 2:17 & 18 to help explain how we as Christians should trust each other. Follow Me Week 5 Teaching Texts 1 Peter 2:17-18 Ephesians 3:17

Week Four of Follow Me In this teaching, hear Zack Poitra give a message talking through 2 Timothy 1 and how important mentorship is in the development of your life and as you mentor others how important that can be for them as well. Paul was a great mentor to Timothy. We should follow Paul's lead. Follow Me Week 4 Teaching Texts 2 Timothy 1:3-16

In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message Talking through Hebrews 12. God's standard is perfection. Holiness or hell. Our reaction to that is supposed to be "I can't be holy." To which God says, "exactly. you can't. So let me." There are going to be times when you will be weary. Your body will be exhausted and broken down, and you'll be tempted to stop following Jesus and give up your eternal inheritance, but persevere. Run the race. Fight the good fight, because stopping the race, and turning your back on God and His inheritance for you is the ultimate sin.

Week Two of Follow Me In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message about the Pool of Bethesda. He reads out of John 5 where Jesus heals a man who has been sick for thirty-eight years. Follow Me Week 2 Teaching Texts John 5:1-15

In this teaching, hear Pastor Paul gives a message about the interaction between Jesus and a rich man in Mark Chapter 10. Follow Me Week 1 Teaching Texts Mark 10:17-27

Week Six of Energy Source In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message about perseverance and used the apostle Paul to exemplify how the source of our energy is through the giving of ourselves. Like Paul, whose body may have been a mess, but still he rejoiced in his suffering knowing that suffering produces endurance. He had a mature faith that gave and gave and gave until giving became addictive. We should rejoice in suffering because we know that with God's strength, we can outlast the temporary strength of this world. We are built on the rock of God's Word. The world is built on the sands of selfishness and comfort. Energy Source Week 6 Teaching Texts Colossians 4:3-4 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. 4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Colossians 4:16-18 After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them. 17 And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” 18 HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL. Remember my chains. May God’s grace be with you. Did you like this message, Energy Source Week 5? Check out more of our Sunday teachings here.

Week Five of Energy Source In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message about wearing Christ. People want to be part of something bigger than themselves. Either they want to lead a group, serve a group, or enjoy the company of a group. No matter what the reason is, we all want to be a part of a group. Paul tells us in Colossians 3:12 that God chose us and that we should clothe ourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Energy Source Week 5 Teaching Text Colossians 3:12-24

Week Four of Energy Source In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message about wonder and hope. Do you believe, do you know to your core that if you place your whole reliance on God that all will go well? Why do we have hope? Because we gave our future to God, and we trust Him with them. Paul says in, Colossians 3:3 "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God." We have hope because we died because we gave our lives to someone greater than us. Energy Source Week 4 Teaching Text Colossians 3:1-4 Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 And when Christ, who is your[a] life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. Did you like this message, Energy Source Week 4? Check out more of our Sunday teachings here.

Week Three of Energy Source In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message about what gets us into Heaven. There are some Christians still teaching that we need to obey a bunch of man-made laws to be saved, but we're free from that. Don't let religious leaders use man-made laws to control you. Paul, in Colossians 2, is asking why would we keep following old laws that have been removed? Our new life has begun! We don't wait until Heaven comes to start celebrating the freedom that comes in Christ. We are free from sin now! Energy Source Week 3 Teaching Text Colossians 2:11-23

WEEK TWO OF ENERGY SOURCE In this teaching, hear Pastor Mike give a message titled God's Many Energy Sources. Pastor Mike talks about the 6 places we as Christians get our power. Where does our power come from? The Good News Love Prayer God's Will God's Dominion Joy ENERGY SOURCE WEEK 2 TEACHING TEXT Colossians 1:6-14

Week One of Energy Source In this teaching, hear Pastor Chris give a message titled Stand Firm. Pastor Chris talks about how sometimes as Christians we feel far from God or we feel separated from him and how Paul speaks to this and gives us insight on what we should do even during those moments. He writes in verse 23 "But you must continue to believe in this truth and stand firmly in it. Don't drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the good news" (Col. 1:23) This is where we find our Energy. This is our Energy source during these times. Energy Source Week 1 Teaching Text Colossians 1:15-20