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The Unsettling Solution For Just About Everything - Part 2- December 08, 2019- Speaker: Andy StanleyThe kingdom of God is characterized by unsettling generosity —the kind of generosity that gives the undeserving what they don’t deserve and regardless of how unright we’ve been, makes us right with God. So what do we do when we’re faced with this math that doesn’t add up? And how do we respond to this unfair, unsettling system that Jesus came to invite us into?

The Unsettling Solution For Just About Everything - Part 1 - December 01, 2019- Speaker: Andy StanleyThere is an unsettling solution for just about everything, and we can sum it up in one word. Grace. It’s the undeserved, unearned, unearnable favor that Jesus came to offer us. So why wouldn’t we want Christianity to be true? And where should you start if it’s a word that was never part of the equation for you?

Be Rich - Love - November 17, 2019- Speaker: Scott Johnson

Be Rich Sunday - November 10, 2019- Speaker: Scott Johnson

Be Rich Sunday - November 03, 2019- Speaker: Scott Johnson

More Than Ever - October 27, 2019- Speaker: Scott JohnsonWhether it’s sitting next to a new friend at lunch, going to a birthday party, or watching a game at someone’s house, all of us have benefited from someone inviting us to something. But there’s an invitation we can extend that may change someone’s life forever. And the opportunity to extend that invitation exists now more than ever.

the Bible for Grown-Ups - October 20, 2019- Speaker: Andy StanleyMost of us know some Bible stories, but very few of us know the story of the Bible. And it may be surprising to discover it’s a story that doesn’t actually begin in the beginning. It begins with the accounts of a few men who sat down to record the death and resurrection of Jesus. It begins with the words of his followers who were compelled to document the events that had changed everything for them—because they knew it could change everything for us.

the Bible for Grown-Ups - October 20, 2019- Speaker: Andy StanleyThe Old Testament chronicles God’s redemptive, sequential activity in history. It’s a fabulous, gritty, epic history of the Hebrew people in which, over and over, Israel is reminded that they are a divine means to an end. So, maybe instead of seeing the Old Testament as a spiritual guidebook or a storyline that needs to be tidied up, we should see it as something even better: the history of God preparing the world for a Savior.

the Bible for Grown-Ups - October 06, 2019- Speaker: Andy Stanley“In the beginning. . .” can be a loaded phrase—one that forces us into debate and doubt. But maybe we’re missing the point of Genesis 1:1—a point Moses made to a world where the violence and injustice of the gods justified and legitimized the violence and injustice of human rulers. Moses introduced a radically different, unparalleled, and untested worldview.

Adulting Is Hard - September 22, 2019- Speaker: Scott JohnsonThe “virus” of insecurity presents in many ways, making identifying and treating it difficult. Most of us attempt to treat the symptoms, but unless we root out the real cause, we’ll never fully heal. In the Psalms, King David reminds us that we have divine security, and he should know, because he, too, suffered from the virus.

Adulting Is Hard - September 15, 2019- Speaker: Scott JohnsonAdulting requires relationships—lots and lots of relationships. We know that healthy relationships are built on trust. But trust feels fleeting, and trust issues make adulting hard. How can we choose to trust when trusting doesn’t feel like a safe or valid choice?

Adulting Is Hard - September 8, 2019- Speaker: Scott JohnsonWho are you? If you’re like most, who you are is defined by what you do. There certainly is a connection between our “doing” and our “being,” but if we get the order wrong, our identities are positioned to crumble.

American in the Mirror - September 1, 2019- Speaker: Andy StanleyOnly one person can ensure that we end up somewhere on purpose. And that person isn’t in the House of Representatives or the White House. They’re in our house. In fact, we look at that person in the mirror every morning. The reality is that we face our greatest leadership challenge every morning when we face ourselves.

Tough As Nails - Part 3Our Once Upon A Time- April 14- Speaker: Andy StanleyOnce upon a time, Jesus stood against the injustice of the Roman empire and the hypocrisy of religious leaders. He changed the course of human history. What will our Once upon a time… story be?

Tough As Nails - Part 2Fix Your Eyes- April 07- Speaker: Andy StanleyWhat if our faith was characterized by fearlessness, humility, confidence in Jesus, and love of others? Imagine how that would change the world around us.

The Last King- March 24- Speaker: Andy StanleyWhat would God think about that? We all do things from time to time we know displease God. And our disobedience leads to discipline from God. But why does he discipline us at all? Why can’t he just look the other way?

Home - Part 2A Part To Play- March 17- Speaker: Scott JohnsonWhat happens when someone doesn’t do their job? The team, the company, or the mission all suffer. But what happens when a group of people each do the job they were assigned to do? Together they find success. When we each play our part we become more successful together than we could be separately. If we want everyone who walks through the doors of our church to experience a place that feels like home, how do we work together to make the happen. What part can each of us play in seeing that dream become a reality? Where do we fit in and how do we make a difference?

Home - Part 1A Place For Everybody- March 10- Speaker: Scott JohnsonThere’s no place else like it where you can kick back and relax, be yourself, and hang with your people. Unfortunately, for many, this is the furthest thing from what they experience at church.We want to change that.

How to Get What You Really Want - Part 4Thinkin’ It Through- February 03- Speaker: Andy StanleyWe all have wants. But actually getting what we want can be tricky . . . and even dangerous. It usually leaves us wanting more. If what we want leads to a cycle of wanting more and more, maybe we want the wrong things.So, what do you want?

How to Get What You Really Want - Part 3Last Things First- January 27- Speaker: Andy StanleyWhat do you want? What do you really want? We’ll never get what we really want until we discover what is most valuable. And what we naturally want is often in conflict with what we ultimately value. So, in order to figure out what you really want, you have to figure out what you value.

How to Get What You Really Want - Part 2Don’t Be Deceived- January 20- Speaker: Andy StanleyWe’ll never get what we really want until we discover what is most valuable. But choosing what’s valuable isn’t natural. We’ve all had the experience of getting what we naturally want, only to discover it's not what is most valuable—it’s not what we ultimately want. But how do we avoid being deceived by our short-term desires?

How to Get What You Really Want - Part 1Careful What You Want For- January 13- Speaker: Andy StanleyWe all have wants. But actually getting what we want can be tricky . . . and even dangerous. It usually leaves us wanting more. If what we want leads to a cycle of wanting more and more, maybe we want the wrong things.So, what do you want?

Who Needs God? - Part 6I Do. - October 14- Speaker: Andy StanleyThe idea of autonomy is attractive. One of the biggest barriers to belief in God is that we don't want to need anyone. But what if the idea of autonomy is really the illusion of autonomy?

Who Needs God? - Part 5In-Justice for All - October 07- Speaker: Andy StanleyDescription: We all want to rid the world of injustice. But we can only recognize injustice if we know what justice is to begin with. We don’t always agree about what is just. So, who gets to define justice?

Who Needs God? - Part 4The God of Jesus - September 30- Speaker: Andy StanleyDescription: If big-G God has lost his appeal because we've mixed him up with a gaggle of little-g gods who don’t exist, then how can we know what the true God is like?

Who Needs God? - Part 3The Bible Tells Me So - September 23- Speaker: Andy StanleyJesus loves me, this I know.For the Bible tells me so.Should we really believe something just because the bible tells us so?

Who Needs God? - Part 2Gods of the No Testament- September 16- Speaker: Andy StanleyDo you have religious doubts? When your prayers go unanswered, do you wonder if God exists? Does science make God seem unnecessary?Before you abandon your faith, consider this: What if the god you’re walking away from never existed to begin with?

Who Needs God? - Part 1Atheist 2.0 - September 09- Speaker: Andy StanleyAmericans are migrating away from religion at an unprecedented rate; Christianity in particular. But not because atheism is more appealing. People are leaving because religion has lost its appeal. Once upon a time Americans believed religion offered solutions. Today, religion is viewed by many as the problem. 

Eyes on the Road- September 02- Speaker: Andy Stanley

Imaginary You- August 26- Speaker: Scott Johnson

Fear Not: God is With You- August 12- Speaker: Scott Johnson

Pack Your Bags - Praying Ahead- August 05- Speaker: Andy Stanley Sometimes you know what’s coming next—graduation, wedding, new baby, new job, retirement. But there’s no correlation between knowing what’s next and being prepared for what’s next. So, how do you prepare for the next season when you can't see what’s coming?

Pack Your Bags - Know What Your Don't Know- July 29- Speaker: Clay Scroggins We’re all headed somewhere. We’re all moving toward a new season. And none of us has been where we’re going. Yet it’s up to us to figure out what we need to pack in our bags so that we’re prepared for that coming season. But how can you know what you’ll need when the coming season is a mystery? How can you know what you don’t know?    

Pack your Bags - Now And Then- July 15- Speaker: Andy Stanley Life is full of change. Transitions can be both exciting and stressful. That’s because we can’t see into the future. We can’t tell what comes next. But what if there was a way to prepare for the next season? What if you could do something now to influence where you end up then?    

Breathing Room - Dollars and Sense- June 24- Speaker: Andy Stanley We live in a culture that continually tells us to pursue a higher standard of living in order to improve our quality of life. But "standard of living" and "quality of life" aren't the same thing. One has to do with the stuff we accumulate. The other is about the peace we experience regardless of our circumstances.What if your pursuit of a standard of living is undermining your quality of life?   

Breathing Room - Time- June 17- Speaker: Andy Stanley We're all busy. Our schedules are packed with career, family, friends, church, and other responsibilities. Sometimes our days are so full that we don't enjoy anything because we're trying to do everything. Our relationship with God and with others benefits when we create breathing room in our schedules. But where do we start?   

Breathing Room - Ex-Squeeze Yourself- June 10- Speaker: Andy Stanley Our lives are busy and fast-paced. The lack of margin increases our stress and shortens our tempers. It can distract us from the most important things in our lives . . . and our relationships suffer. It can even affect our relationship with God because there's a connection between our willingness to create margin and our faith.Life is better with breathing room   

Making Room - Scott Johnson- June 03- Speaker: Scott Johnson We all know what it’s like to be told there’s no room for us. ‘I’m sorry. There’s no room for you in the company/fraternity/sorority/team, etc.’ Many people feel the same about religion. That’s because it seems like religion only makes room for the ‘good people.’ Jesus has a different message. His desire is to make room for everyone. Including you.   

Helping The Next Gen Win - Show Up- May 20- Speaker: Reggie Joiner Think about the people who have made a difference in your life. Don't you want to do that for the next generation? There’s an easy first step.   

Helping The Next Gen Win - Generation iY- May 13- Speaker: Clay Scroggins & Tim Elmore This generation is the first that doesn’t need adults for information. But they do need adults for interpretation. What can we do to help the next generation to see the world in a way that sets them up for success? Join Clay Scroggins and Tim Elmore as they have a conversation about how we can help the next gen win.   

Helping The Next Gen Win - A Standard For Living- May 06- Speaker: John Woodall The Greatest Generation. Baby Boomers. Generation X. Millennials. Generation Z. Each generation is distinct from those that came before and those that come after. They have different priorities and different experiences. They see the world differently. It’s easy for the generations to live in conflict and competition. But what is our responsibility to the generations that come after us?   

What Happy Couples Know - Sometimes You Have To Throw Things- April 22- Speaker: Andy Stanley We all enter into marriage with hopes, dreams, and desires. They create expectations. But when you put those expectations onto your spouse, it turns your marriage into a debt/debtor relationship. Your relationship becomes marked by the belief that your spouse owes you something. So, how do you keep your hopes, dreams, and desires from becoming expectations?