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Passing the Baton - Part 4Passing on the Promises of God | Deuteronomy 6:10-12Fulfilled promises must not lead to forgotten faithfulness.  How do we guard against forgetting God's faithfulness?1. Recognize God's provision (Deut. 6:10-11)2. Recall God's redemption (Deut. 6:12)

Passing the Baton - Part 3Passing on a Love for God's Word| Deuteronomy 6:6-9Big Idea: Generational faithfulness requires the transfer of truth.How does God's word move from our heart to others?1. Cherish the Word internally (Deuteronomy 6:1)2. Cultivate rhythms of the Word personally (Deuteronomy 6:7)

Passing the Baton - Part 2Passing on a Love for God| Deuteronomy 6:4-5Big Idea: Generational faithfulness requires love for God.What should love for God look like?1. Exclusive love (Deuteronomy 6:4)2. Whole-hearted love (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Mother's Day, 2026On the Journey with Jesus | Luke 8:1-3Big Idea: Following Jesus is for everyone.What does discipleship look like for these women?1. They were with Jesus (Luke 8:1-2a)2. They were transformed by His grace (Luke 8:2b)3. They shared their lives and their resources (Luke 8:3)

Live Like Jesus - Part 4A Life of Discipleship | Luke 6:43-49What produces a truly fruitful and spiritually stable life?1. Root your heart in Christ (Luke 6:43-45)2. Build your life on His Word (Luke 6:46-49)

Live Like Jesus - Part 3A Life of Mercy | Luke 6:36-42Big Idea: Live like Jesus by extending mercy before judgement.How do we live a life marked by mercy?1. Assess reward wisely (Luke 5:37-38)2. Choose teachers carefully (Luke 6:39-40)3. Judge yourself primarily (Luke 6:40-42)

Live Like Jesus - Part 2A Life of Love | Luke 6:27-36Big Idea: Live like Jesus by loving everyone.How do we love like Jesus?1. Love without exception (Luke 6:27-28)2. Love without expectation (Luke 6:32-35)

Live Like Jesus - Part 1The Blessed Life | Luke 6:12-26Big Idea: Only God's Kingdom offers the life of blessing our hearts desireHow do we receive the blessings of God's Kingdom?1. Recognize and enter God's Kingdom (Luke 6:17-18)2. Receive His definition of the good life (Luke 6:20-22)3. Expect opposition (Luke 6:22-26)

Last Words - Part 7Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit | Luke 23:46; Acts 13:26-39Big Idea: The Resurrection is the Father's vindication of the Son.Through the Resurrection:1. God's ancient promises are fulfilled.2. God's forever King is revealed.3. God's free forgiveness is offered.

Last Words - Part 6It is Finished | John 19:30; Hebrews 10:10-14, 18Big Idea: The single sacrifice of Jesus secured our entire salvationWhat did Jesus mean when he said, “It is finished”?1. His sacrifice is a once for all time sacrifice. (Heb. 10:10)2. His sacrifice secures victory forever. (Heb. 10:11–13)3. His sacrifice secures perfection for those being saved. (Heb. 10:14)

Last Words - Part 5I Thirst | John 19:28-29; Hebrews 2:17-18Big Idea: Because Jesus is fully human, He is able to fully save humans.  The fully human savior Jesus is able to:1. Serve as our High Priest (Hebrews 2:17a)2. Offer sacrifice for our sins (Hebrews 2:17b)3. Empathize with our condition (Hebrews 2:18)

Last Words - Part 4My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? | Matthew 27:35-46; Psalm 22:1-24Big Idea: Lament is the act of taking our sorrows to God when our pain is tempting us to run from Him.  1. Complain with honesty2. Ask with boldness3. Praise with joy

Last Words - Part 3Woman, Behold Your Son... Behold Your Mother! | John 19:26-27Big Idea: Jesus creates and cares for His spiritual family!1. Jesus' family is created by belief, not bloodline (John 19:26)2. Cared for by community, not cast away (John 19:27)

Last Words - Part 2Today, You Will Be with Me in Paradise | Luke 23:32-43Big Idea: Jesus' death on the cross is the only hope for sinners1. Jesus suffered for sinners (Luke 23:1-5, 22-23)2. Jesus' heart is drawn to sinners (Luke 23:42-43)3. Jesus saves sinners utterly (Luke 23:40-43)

Last Words - Part 1Father, Forgive Them | Luke 23:34, Psalm 103:8-12Big Idea: God's heart is to forgive sinners.Who is God, what has God done, and who are those that need forgiveness?1. The nature of God (Psalm 103:8-9)2. The work of God (Psalm 103:12)3. The people of God (Psalm 103:11, 13, 17)

Missio Dei - Part 8The End of the Mission | Revelation 5:1-10, 21:1-5How does God complete His mission?1. In Jesus, He redeems a global people (5:9-10)2. In Jesus, He restores our purpose (5:10)3. In Jesus, He renews all creation (5:10, 21:1-5)

Missio Dei - Part 7Missional God, Missional Church | Various TextsBig Idea: The church is a sent people.  How does the church fulfill God's mission?1. We continue the ministry of Jesus (John 20:21)2. Preach the message of Jesus (Luke 24:44-49)3. Make disciples who obey Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20)

Missio Dei - Part 6Good News for All People | Luke 4:14-30Big Idea: Human beings are often most hostile to the very truths that could heal them.How is Jesus good news for all people?1. He fulfills the promise of salvation.2. He reveals the extent of God's grace.3. He exposes our prideful tribalism.  

Missio Dei - Part 5A Servant for the Nations | Isaiah 42:1-4Big Idea: The servant of God is the hope of the world.  The servant of God is:1. Anointed by God (v. 1)2. Humble of Heart (vv. 2-3b)3. Righteous in Victory (vv. 1, 3, 4) 

Missio Dei - Part 4Saved for a Greater Purpose | Exodus 19:1-6Big Idea: God's people are created to be on a mission1. He redeems us by grace.2. He calls us into a covenant relationship.3. He sets us apart for his purpose.  

Missio Dei - Part 3A Blessing to All Nations | Genesis 12:1-4aBig Idea: God creates at people to bless the world.1. Initiated by God's call (12:1a)2. Believed by God's servants (12:1-4a)3. Built on God's promises (12:1-2)4. Fulfilled by God's Son (Luke 1:68, 72-73)

Missio Dei - Part 2Mission Drift | Genesis 11:1-9Big Idea: God disrupts our human pride to advance His mission.1. Each of us has a desire to build something for ourselves, that we control, that glorifies us.2. God will bring every obstacle to His mission to nothing.  

Missio Dei - Part 1God's Mission, God's Image | Genesis 1:26-31Big Idea: God created humanity in his image to fill the earth with His glory.  1. Humanity was given God's image.2. Humanity was given God's mission.3. Humanity was given God's blessing.  

God's Greatness, Our Reward | Psalm 145We are to praise God in four ways:1. The personal praise of God2. The public praise of God3. The power of praise4. The prayer of praise

Wonder - Part 4Jesus: The Son of Man | Hebrews 2:5-9Big Idea: Wonder that Jesus became one of us to redeem all of us.What did Jesus do to identify with us?1. He lowered himself to human form.2. He tasted death on the cross. 

Wonder - Part 3Salvation | Hebrews 2:1-4Big Idea: We must wonder at the salvation of God, not neglect it.  1. It brings God's deliverance2. It bears God's declaration

Wonder - Part 1Jesus: The Son of God | Hebrews 1:5-14Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of Christ over the angels.What makes Jesus superior over the angels?1. He is the Son of God2. He is the King of Kings3. He is the Creator of all things

Wonder - Part 1Jesus: The Glory of God | Hebrews 1:1-4Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of ChristWhy does Jesus reign supreme?1. He relates with God uniquely (vv. 1-2)2. He acts with God powerfully (v. 3)3. He rules with God in heaven (vv. 3-4)

The Generous Heart - Part 5Invest Wisely | Matthew 6:19-24Big Idea: Our use of money reflects what our heart worships.  Avoid idolizing money; three things we need to avoid giving our hearts away to false gods through the use of our money:1. Eternal perspective (vv. 19-22)2. Exclusive commitment (v. 24)3. Expectant faith (vv. 26-32)

The Generous Heart - Part 4First Things First | Deuteronomy 14:22-29Key Question: What can we learn from the Old Testament teaching about the tithe?1. Tithing supported the leadership and activity of the Temple2. Tithing provided for widows, fatherless, and foreigners3. Tithing acknowledged God as the owner of all things4. Tithing leads God's people into God's blessing5. Tithing was a set amount - New Covenant giving amounts are less exact6. Tithing was a law-based requirement - New Covenant giving is a heart-level desire

The Generous Heart - Part 3True Generosity | Mark 12:41-44Big Idea: Generosity is marked by sacrifice, not selfish gain.  Key Question: What marks true generosity?1. It's seen by God (vv. 41-42)2. It's measured by sacrifice (v. 43)3. It's motivated by faith (v. 44)

The Generous Heart - Part 2Who Owns You? | Luke 12:13-21Big Idea: Generosity protects us from being owned by the things we own.  Key Question: How do we guard against being owned by our stuff?1. See the danger (vv. 13-15)2. Check your motives (vv. 16-19)3. Turn from greed (vv. 20-21)

The Generous Heart - Part 1The Generosity of God | John 3:16Big Idea: God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best.  1. God gave because of love (and so should we)2. God gave His very best (and so should we)3. God gave so that we might live (and so should we)

Adopted for Life | Ephesians 1:3-6Big Idea: In Christ, we are adopted sons and daughters of God1. God's fatherly love (vv. 3, 4a, 5)2. God's restorative power (v. 4)3. God's glorious grace (v. 6)

In Christ - Part 7Captivated by God's Beauty | Various textsBig Idea: Beauty is from God and points to God because God is the source of all beauty.1. The Beauty that Ultimately Satisfies Is the Lord's2. God Is the Source of All Beauty in Creation3. God Concealed His Beauty in Christ, So We Can Gaze upon His Glory Forever

In Christ - Part 6Transformed by God's Goodness | Various textsBig Idea: In Christ, we receive and respond to God's goodness.1. Functional Goodness2. Moral Goodness3. Relational Goodness

In Christ - Part 5Anchored in God's Truth | Various TextsBig Idea: In Christ, we see and live by the truth God has revealed.  1. We Love God's Truth2. We Proclaim God's Truth

In Christ - Part 4Made for Mission | Matthew 28:16-20Big Idea: In Christ, mission is the expression of our identity towards the world.  1. We go with His authority. (vv. 16-18)2. We pursue His purpose. (vv. 19-20a)3. We carry His presence. (v. 20b)

In Christ - Part 3Made for Community | Acts 4:32-37Big Idea: In Christ, community is the expression of our identity toward one another1. We share one heart and soul2. We give with open hands

In Christ - Part 2Made for Worship | Romans 12, Hebrews 13:15-16, Revelation 7:9-10Big Idea: In Christ, worship is the expression of our identity toward God1. Worship is rooted in who we are in Christ (Romans 12:1-4)2. All of life is worship (Hebrews 13:15-16)3. A life of worship is practice for eternity (Revelation 7:9-10)

In Christ - Part 1Remade in Christ | 1 Peter 2:9-12Big Idea: In Christ, we find our true identity and mission1. Know what God did.2. Know who you are.

Dwell - Part 5Non-Anxious Days | Psalm 91:9-16Big Idea: Dwelling in the Lord is a non-anxious life1. Assured of Protection2. Confident of Victory

Dwell - Part 4Secure Days | Psalm 91:1-8Preaching: Derek Banker1. God Secures with His Presence2. God Shields with His Faithfulness3. God Saves with Justice

Dwell - Part 3Satisfied Days | Psalm 90:13-17Preaching: CT EldridgeBig Idea: Dwelling in the Lord makes life ultimately redemptive1. God Provides Relief in Our Struggles2. God Provides Joy in Our Days3. God Provides Meaning in Our Work

Dwell - Part 2Numbered Days | Psalm 90:5-12Preaching: CT Eldridge

Dwell - Part 1Eternal Days | Psalm 90:1-4Preaching: CT Eldridge

You Are Here - Part 5Parenting | Deuteronomy 6:1-25Big Idea: God saves us to love Him and teach our children to do the same.1. We must respond in faith2. We must love Him wholeheartedly3. We must talk about Him with our children all the time

You Are Here - Part 4Dating and the Gospel | Various texts

You Are Here - Part 3Singleness and the Gospel | 1 Corinthians 7:25-38Big Idea: Singleness is a gracious gift of God.  1. Singleness avoids certain worldly troubles (v. 25-31)2. Singleness enables undivided devotion (v. 32-35)3. Singleness experiences God's empowering grace (v. 36-38)

You Are Here - Part 2Honoring the Other in Marriage | 1 Peter 3:1-7Big Idea: Spouses are called to mutually honor one another1. Wives, follow your husband with respect (vv. 1-6)2. Husbands, lead your wife with love (v. 7)