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If God is real, then why doesn't He show Himself? Isn't that what a loving God would do? In tonight's sermon, we walk through the reasons God reveals Himself to us slowly and gradually, rather than all at once.

What does the Bible teach about homosexuality? How do we speak with our neighbor who is same-sex attracted? What does Jesus think of all this? Ryan kicks off our Apologetics series with this very important topic.

The encounter between Jacob and Esau is one of the most unexpected meetings in the entire Bible. Esau's forgiveness is so surprising to us. But as Christians, how surprised should we really be?

In our final sermon in Daniel, Pastor Ryan takes us through Daniel and the Lion's Den. What does Daniel's salvation teach us about surviving in Babylon, and how does it point to Jesus being seen in our own lives?

Tonight we go through one of the most well-known stories in the entire Bible. Jesus meets a woman who has no idea who He is, but He knows everything about her. In this amazing text we learn so many incredible truths about the Bible, about ourselves, and most importantly, about our savior.

New King. Same problems. Tonight Owen Vinson shows us how God moves in our lives and how only what is done for Him will last.

In Daniel chapter 5 we meet a new king with an old problem. We learn that as empires change and fade, we can take great comfort in knowing that our God remains the same.

Sunday Morning Sermon: What can the Christmas story teach us about Church & Politics? How does God work throughout our lives? When is Christmas at its best? Ryan walks us through these topics in the early part of Luke's Gospel.

In Daniel Chapter 4 we discover something we never thought would exist: a nice King Nebuchadnezzar?! How did he get like this? Ryan walks us through how God did an incredible work in Nebuchadnezzar's life, and how He will do the same thing for us.

Why is there a fourth man in the furnace? What can we learn about God's presence with us as we follow Him in a diffuclt culture? Owen Vinson walks us through this awesome and very important text and the end of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's story.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are three of the most famous people in Scripture. But what makes them so famous? In one of the most well-known stories in the entire Bible we see that worship really is everything.

In a special night we hear from Bryon Schirner and finally learn the meaning of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream.

King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream and is looking for answers. He is looking for what we are all looking for, and Daniel is the only man in Babylon who has the answer. But Daniel will show us, it's not about the answer at all.

How can Daniel point us to Jesus Christ? How do we thrive in a culture that is leaving Christianity? Wisdom is the answer, and Daniel tells us not just where to get it, but who to get it from.

What do we do when our whole world seems to be collapsing? Where is God when we struggle in a culture that has forgotten Him? The book of Daniel helps us answer these questions.

Should you be baptized? Should you be re-baptized? Should your baptism be private or public? Why do we only baptize Believers at PVN? Ryan walks us through all these questions and more!

What is Baptism? Why does someone get baptized? In this first of a two-part series, Ryan walks us through one of the most ancient and important parts of the Christian faith.

In Acts 27 and 28 the Apostle Paul goes through deep trouble. While on his way to Rome he encounters a storm that is beyond his control. So often this happens in our lives. Ryan walks us through three ways Paul finds hope in his storm, and ultimately how we can find hope in ours.

What does true religion look like? What does it really look like to follow Christ in a complicated world? Bryon Schirner shares the way with us from God's Word.

What does the Bible teach about Abortion? How can we be better equipped to have this conversation with our neighbors? Ryan walks us through this important topic in God's Word.

We often forget that in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the main focus of the story is not the younger brother. The focus of the story is on the Pharisee: the older brother who refuses to go in to the party. Bryon explains his situation and what Jesus is trying to tell us.

Through telling two similar parables, Jesus explains to us what we should expect the world to like like, and what we should expect the Church to look like before He returns.

When will Jesus return? The better question is: how do we get ready for it? What should we doing as we wait? Tonight we learn from Christ's story of three servants given gifts, by their generous Master.

What is Christianity really like? What does it mean to truly follow God? Tonight Ryan walks us through Matthew 13 and a man who finds treasure hidden in a field that will change his life.

What exactly is the Kingdom of God? How can we know if we are following God closely? These are questions Bryon answers in our latest Parable.

In Mark chapter 4 Jesus gives one of His most memorable and meaningful lessons. What is the state of our hearts? Everything hangs on this one question. Ryan opens up this important parable to show us the life-changing words of Jesus.

What is the book of Ruth really about? What's really going on with the threshing floor? Where is Jesus in all of this? Pastor Ryan concludes our series in this amazing book.

How do Ruth and Boaz finally find hope for Naomi and her family? What does true Christlike behavior look like? Owen Vinson takes us through the end of Ruth chapter 3.

Ruth + Boaz = ??? That is the question of Ruth chapter 3. It is time to define the relationship. But - as our panel with Bryon, Haley, and Hannah will show us - there is so much more to the story than that.

Boaz sets an incredible example in loving Ruth for how we can love and care for those around us. But more is going on here than we think. Boaz is not just an example. He is a signpost. He is pointing to someone else even more gracious than we can possibly imagine.

Tonight we hear from Youth Intern Owen Vinson. He takes us through Ruth and Boaz's first meeting and shows us how God is working the entire time.

Naomi knows God is in control, but her heart is broken and angry. So often when things go wrong in our lives we turn our back on God, but God is faithful to us still. As Naomi begins the journey home, she won't be alone. God will be with her, through Ruth.

In the first half of Ruth Chapter 1 we learn that God is sovereign in our suffering, God is faithful to us when we are suffering, and most important: God is faithful to us even while we are sinful.

Bryon guides us back through Philippians 4, and helps us reflect on where we are since Beach Camp. After the church camp high fades and new seasons arrive that aren't as great as summers, how do we keep a JOY that will last?

How can we find hope in the daily struggles and difficult circumstances in our life? God's Word gives us hope that not only are these trouble helping us deeply, they are also happening within the loving hand of God.

What does it mean to endure? The Christian life is one of endurance. We wait and pray for Jesus to help us and to return. How does this apply to a busy week at WinShape? Pastor Ryan shows us.

We end our time at Beach Camp by ending our time in Philippians. Paul shows us that even in jail, God can bring freedom. Even in heartbreak, God can bring hope. So often, these are the very things He uses to bring try joy into our lives.

What does it mean to rest in Christ? How do we find joy in the jail cells of our lives? Bryon walks us through Philippians 3 and tells us how.

Paul wants the young church at Philippi to be united in suffering. What does it look like when God is really moving in a Church? Philippians 2 shows us.

The book of Philippians is written to the Church at Philippi. But how did that church come to be? Ryan takes us through the founding of the Philippian church and explains what it means for us today.

In this special Mother's Day sermon, Ryan addresses families, the Gospel, and takes us through some helpful insights, from Jesus' time with the Woman at The Well.

"Above all else, Guard your heart..." We have heard that verse so many times in our lives, but what does it actually mean. In tonight's sermon, Ryan takes us through why Jesus cares deeply about our heart, and what that means for our lives.

Proverbs 31 has been a popular text for centuries. This week, Bryon shows us what it has to say about us, and more importantly, how it points us directly to Jesus Christ.

Wisdom is a banquet feast. Wisdom is good and wisdom gives us life. It is also something that requires we leave behind the simple wasys that are dragging us down. We learn tonight how God works in our lives to bring us wisdom.

Lust is a difficult topic. It's hard to talk about and understand. But God's Word can help us. The Bible has the ability to not only explain lust and its dangers to us, but it can actually change our lustful hearts as well.

Starting our new series this Spring, "The Way of Wisdom," Bryon introduces us to the book of Proverbs and walks us through Proverbs 1. As we begin a journey growing in wisdom, learn what it means to begin the journey in the fear of the Lord!

The truth is a beautiful thing. However, our culture so often puts our feelings above the truth. What does Jesus say about this? Does He care about our feelings at all? The news is better than you could imagine.

In this special Sunday morning, Bryon unpacks what Matthew 5 and the Beattitudes has to say about how we are blessed to bless others!

In an age where our country continues to tear itself apart politically, how can Jesus bring healing? Ryan takes us through the Old and New Testament showing us man's desire to destroy, while they are loved by a God who works to put back together.

What is at stake in John's mind? What is he so concerned about? Our eternal life.

Tonight Ryan takes us through a LOADED part of 1 John chapter 2. We learn about what it means to be a Christian and the things we'll face.