Too Hot to Handle: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
Show Notes If your 10 year-old son, grandson, nephew, or boy in your Sunday School class came up to you and asked, “What does it mean to be a man,”...
Too Hot to Handle: The Total Package
What comes to your mind when you think of spiritual gifts? Perhaps something mystical, pointless or maybe even divisive? This week, let’s take a look at what the Word of...
Victory – Part 18 | Revelation 20
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body,...
Victory Part 17 | Revelation 19
Jesus is coming back! And when He does, He’ll do so in judgment and salvation. Did you know He’s given us work to do to prepare for His arrival? We’ll...
Too Hot to Handle: Pocket Change
In this message, we’ll have the opportunity to reach down deep into our pockets and pull out what we really believe about giving. As we explore the basics of financial...
Living the Resurrection
Jesus’ death and resurrection creates the shape of the normal Christian life. Your life is a series of hundreds of mini-deaths followed by hundreds of mini-resurrections. When your outlook on...
Good News
Christians need multiple exposures to the gospel. It was the apostle Paul’s practice to do this. So will we. Join us this Good Friday, as we spend time reminding ourselves...
Victory – Part 16 | Revelation 18
Worldliness is whatever makes wickedness look normal and righteousness look strange. This is the core character trait of Babylon. She exists in every nation and is a threat to each...
Victory – Part 15 | Revelation 17
Appearances can be deceiving and we can be gullible. Jesus knows this and helps us see past the alluring cosmetics of idolatry to the spiritual reality underneath. Revelation 17 contains...
Victory – Part 14 | Revelation 15-16
The Scriptures are repetitive when it comes to their insistence on God being a judge. But God’s judgment is measured, precise and filled with truth we need to see, know...
Too Hot to Handle: Is love, LOVE?
Does what you do matter to God? How about as it pertains to your sexuality? In this message, we will look at how the Scriptures address this important topic and...
Too Hot to Handle: Dealing with Drinking
Living and working around the self-proclaimed “Beer Capital of the World” presents Christians with unique questions and challenges. In this message, we’ll take a look at how Christians can deal...
Victory – Part 13 | Revelation 14
At 80 years of age, the renowned preacher David Martyn Lloyd-Jones was asked a final question: “What parting word have you for the secular man or woman who does not...
Victory – Part 12 | Revelation 13
What is the cause of the church’s sufferings and difficulties? The Bible’s answer is deep: the rage of Satan. But Satan also works through means. In this message, we’ll peak...
Too Hot to Handle: What If I Don’t Feel Like Going to Church?
Commitment can be a challenging thing for some people. How about when it comes to the body of Christ? Is the gathering of the saints an option for Christians or...
Victory – Part 11 | Revelation 12
You may think your life is mundane. But you would be wrong. In this message, the curtain will be pulled back and we’ll get a leering look at a character...
Victory – Part 10 | Revelation 11
Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble…” Christians are not immune to persecution. As Revelation recalibrates our expectations for life in this world, it teaches us to expect...
Victory – Part 9 | Revelation 10
The book of Revelation clearly teaches the ongoing judgments of God on the world in the form of things like: war, civil strife, economic scarcity and death. Christians are not...
Victory – Part 8 | Revelation 8:6-9:21
God brings about economic deterioration, the shaking of earthly power structures, the bitterness of suffering, and spiritual darkness as a wake-up call to rouse a complacent world. Don’t hit the...
Too Hot to Handle: A New Profile
Many of us are familiar with the everyday struggles, temptations and joys of social media. But in this message, let’s take a look at what the Scriptures have to say...
Too Hot to Handle: Gossip and the Opposite
How has gossip impacted your life? What do you think the opposite of gossip is? Join us to find out! Pastor David Wiley looks at Ephesians 4:29 and: 1. What...
Hope is Found
Modern culture tells us Christmas is supposed to be filled with “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” and “Jack Frost nipping at your nose.” Reminders to get into the “Christmas...
Christmas Playlist – Part 3
Christmas is a musical time of the year both culturally and biblically. Join us as we peer into the song of a lesser known character of Christmas: Simeon. We’ll take...
Christmas Playlist – Part 2
There is much enjoyment to be found in listening to Christmas tunes like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” or “White Christmas.” But nothing compares to the songs of the...
Christmas Playlist – Part 1
During the Christmas season many of us enjoy listening to our favorite holiday classics: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Silver Bells” or “White Christmas.” But did you...
Too Hot to Handle: Tribal Wars
Why is there much division in the world? Why is there division in the church? Are our eyes fixed on the external rather than the internal? What changes that? Join...
Victory – Part 7 | Revelation 8:1-5
There’s so much about our world that is broken. It weighs down the heart. But God has arranged things so that prayer makes a difference. Join us as we ponder...
Victory – Part 6 | Revelation 7:1-17
The 144,000, the great tribulation, seals on the foreheads – what does this all mean? It’s a magnificent picture of the day all Christians look forward to when there will...
Too Hot to Handle: Be Careful What You Ask For
What is your greatest desire? What occupies your thoughts? This reveals what you have set your hope on. In this message, we will look at Israel’s demands, the ramifications that...
Victory – Part 5 | Revelation 6:9-17
A corrupt judge is one who looks the other way while the perpetrator gets away with it. God is not a corrupt judge. This is both good news and bad...
Too Hot to Handle: What’s the Big Deal?
It seems like Christians make a big deal about sex and marriage, but does it really matter? In this message, let’s take a look at why God cares who you...
Victory – Part 4 | Revelation 6:1-8
Revelation is a strange book. It’s full of angels and demons and lions and lambs and horses and dragons… “and ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go...
Victory – Part 3 | Revelation 4 – 5
If you’re a Christian whose love for Christ has grown stale, or a Christian struggling with some habitual sin, or a Christian trying to sort out true from false teaching,...
Too Hot to Handle: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
In the hyper-tense climate of American politics, one thing seems very certain… we won’t all “just get along.” But what about the church? When followers of Jesus disagree, shouldn’t something...
Too Hot to Handle: Playing Favorites
There is much talk today about racism, which has caused much division in our nation and in churches. What is racism? More importantly, what does the Bible have to say...
Theological Bootcamp: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Why do people get baptized and take communion? Who are the proper recipients of them? Is there any significance to these ordinances? Many questions surround baptism and communion. We will...
Theological Bootcamp: The Church – It’s Nature and Purpose
The Church isn’t a human engineered institution. It’s a God-created, supernatural reality. If you’re a Christian, this message will awaken you to the fact you’re part of something more significant...
Theological Bootcamp: The Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Holy Spirit do? For some, the Spirit is kept at arm’s length out of uncertainty. For others, the Spirit becomes the...
Theological Bootcamp – Sanctification | How do we change?
How do we change? We all know that change doesn’t come easily for anyone, Christians included. What a relief it is to discover that God hasn’t left His followers to figure...
Theological Bootcamp: Justification
All human beings possess an inescapable sense that if we were to be examined, we would be rejected. This sense is right because God tells us “no one is righteous.”...
Theological Bootcamp: Heaven and Hell
Hell and heaven have taken a backseat. Distorted notions of God’s love have eradicated hell and our affluent, comfortable and convenient society have made heaven only marginally better than what...
Theological Bootcamp: The Return of Jesus
Jesus is coming back. That is a sure thing. But He will come like a thief in the night. Are you ready? Join us as we consider these things in...
Theological Bootcamp – The Person of Christ
People stare at beauty in art or nature for hours without giving a thought to, “what I’m getting out of this.” How much more ought we be able to stare...
Theological Bootcamp: Unmasking Sin
Sin thrives in the dark. It hides behind masks of subtle, intricately woven lies. In Part 6 of the series, “Theological Bootcamp,” we’ll look at three of those lies and...
Theological Bootcamp: The Love of God
God is love. Love is god. Which statement is true? What difference does it make? Come discover the enormity of God’s love. It’s deeper than you ever thought possible. Brian...
Theological Bootcamp: The Holiness of God
“…fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed them…” “The Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down…” These passages...
Theological Bootcamp: The Sovereignty of God
What makes the God of the Bible different from all other gods? Isaiah makes it clear that God is sovereign over all things. What is the sovereignty of God and...
Theological Bootcamp: The Sovereignty of God – Worship Service
What makes the God of the Bible different from all other gods? Isaiah makes it clear that God is sovereign over all things. What is the sovereignty of God and...
Theological Bootcamp: The Glory of God
“The glory of God” is a phrase heard often within Christian circles. But what exactly does that mean? It’s definition is profound and it is a game-changer for the Christian life....
Theological Bootcamp: The Revelation of God
In any crisis, candy won’t sustain you, but meat and potatoes will. In Part 1 of “Theological Bootcamp”, we’ll do a deep dive into God’s disclosure of himself in nature,...
Theological Bootcamp: The Revelation of God – Worship Service
In any crisis, candy won’t sustain you, but meat and potatoes will. In Part 1 of “Theological Bootcamp”, we’ll do a deep dive into God’s disclosure of himself in nature,...
The God Perspective – Sermon
Is God at the center of our perspective on the ever changing future? Learn how to seek opportunity and have a faith filled response while fulfilling the mission of God...
The God Perspective – Worship Service
Is God at the center of our perspective on the ever changing future? Learn how to seek opportunity and have a faith filled response while fulfilling the mission of God...
How Jesus Deals with Your Problems – Sermon
Jesus’ timing, diagnosis and solution to our problems will absolutely confound us. But if He is truly the Lord of your life, you need to see how He works. We’ll...
The Last Roll – Sermon
Scarcity is scary. How should a Christian respond when supplies are low and tensions are high? A Different Kind of Response to the Fear of Not Having Enough 1. What...
The Last Roll – Worship Service
“The Last Roll” Scarcity is scary. How should a Christian respond when supplies are low and tensions are high? Pastor Jon Vallier looks at Matthew 14:13-21 April 19, 2020 To...
Your Resurrection – Sermon
“Your Resurrection” By the time world history comes to an end, Jesus won’t be the only one who experiences a resurrection. Christians will too! Easter sets the stage for life...
Your Resurrection -Easter Worship Service
“Your Resurrection” By the time world history comes to an end, Jesus won’t be the only one who experiences a resurrection. Christians will too! Easter sets the stage for life...
Cursed – Good Friday Sermon
You are cursed! Why? By what? How do I get out of it? It’s a harsh reality check, but it has an amazing ending. 1) The sinfulness of sin 2)...
Cursed – Good Friday Worship Service
You are cursed! Why? By what? How do I get out of it? It’s a harsh reality check, but it has an amazing ending. 1) The sinfulness of sin 2)...
Crown Him – Sermon
You’ll never experience a radical transformation of your life until you understand and treat Jesus as King. In this message, we’ll construct a picture of what it looks like to...
A Party Waiting to Happen – Sermon
OK, ABC, here’s one thing I know: we all are a party waiting to happen! By the time this storm blows over, the walls in our homes will need new...
A Party Waiting to Happen – Worship Service
OK, ABC, here’s one thing I know: we all are a party waiting to happen! By the time this storm blows over, the walls in our homes will need new...
Tenant or Owner? – Sermon
An encounter with Jesus rarely generated a moderate response. He either made people so angry they wanted to kill him, or he electrified them so much they wanted to follow...
Tenant or Owner? – Worship Service
An encounter with Jesus rarely generated a moderate response. He either made people so angry they wanted to kill him, or he electrified them so much they wanted to follow...
Christian or Just Religious? Part 2 – Sermon
Christianity is something entirely different from religion. In this message, we’ll explore how the Christian gospel offers something religion can never give you: being fully known and yet fully loved....
Christian or Just Religious? Part 2 – Worship Service
Christianity is something entirely different from religion. In this message, we’ll explore how the Christian gospel offers something religion can never give you: being fully known and yet fully loved....
Christian or Just Religious? Part 1
Would you be open to the possibility that real Christianity is very different from religion? Join us, as we take a close look at those differences. Are you a Christian?...
The Mercy Journey
Receiving or showing mercy just isn’t comfortable. Mercy, with all of its baggage, can leave us wondering how we should even go about starting this difficult journey. In this message,...
To Forgive or not to Forgive
Mercy may be one of the hardest things to show to someone when they have wronged you. Perhaps even more difficult is when it happens within the local church. Can...
The Kingdom of God
Earthly kingdoms always come through coercion and force. But the kingdom of God enters in a drastically different way. In this message, we’ll think about how the kingdom of God...
Lost
Has Jesus peaked your curiosity? No matter your past or present, if you’re interested, we’d like to offer you a front row seat to hear about the man named Jesus....
Communion Devotional: What is the Gospel?
In this short communion devotional, Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, gives a clear explanation of what the Christian gospel is… and what it isn’t. Lead Pastor Brian Dainsberg February 2, 2020
Thirsty
Underneath the routines of our lives, there lives a thirst that continually gnaws at us. It causes us to say, “If only… then I could be happy.” It’s a minefield....
Resentment Inoculation
Resentment eats away at all of us at some point. Why? And what do we do about it? The solution is much bigger and deeper than you think. 1. A...
One Thing You Can’t Live Without
Misunderstanding abounds surrounding Jesus’ term “born again.” What is it? What does it do? Is it necessary? In this message, we’ll discover it’s the one thing we can’t live without....
The Devil Made Me Do It
How do you fight temptation? It’s possible to win, but at the end of your life, the bad will still outweigh the good. Where’s the hope? Find out – it’s...
Resolving to Abide
Is your life producing fruit? New Year’s brings us opportunities to reset and do better. How should we best focus our efforts? 1. Do I Have a Relationship With God?...
The Peace You Really Need
International peace would be great. Psychological peace would be amazing. But there’s an even deeper peace we all need: peace with God. In this special Christmas Eve message, we’ll explore...
Epic
When the Bible takes us behind the curtain of the Christmas story, we see that the coming of Jesus is described as a rescue of epic proportions. As we think...
From Decay to Vitality
Christmas, the arrival of the Messiah, is fundamentally about hope. Hope for change; change in our lives, relationships, and circumstances. But how does this happen? We’ll explore that in this...
Christmas and Your Self Identity
There is no shortage of literature on self-identity. But God’s Word addresses this topic in a way that would appear backwards to most gurus in this field. Join us in...
Dazed & Confused
Even though you think you know Jesus, He will, at times, do things and say things that don’t make sense. Confounding as He may be, He’s still worth trusting and...
Who Do You Worship?
Wherever our worship is directed to, reveals who or what our true king is. Matthew points us to the true King and why we have reason to worship Him. 1....
Is That Possible
In a world full of skepticism, trust can be really hard. In this message, find out what trust in the face of the impossible looks like in everyday life. 1....
Jesus: Our One Consuming Passion
Profound change in behavior always comes through a change in what we love most. This week we start our journey through the New Testament with one goal: to become obsessed...
The Root of Generosity
What we do with our money makes comments about God. Malachi will teach us about the evil of stinginess and the unexpected fuel for lavish generosity. Text: Malachi 3:6-12 1....
The Ideal Church Gathering
What does the ideal church gathering look like? In this message, we’ll explore what Nehemiah 8 has to say about that question. It could be said there are three signs...
A look back at a message from 2018: Love Gone Wrong
This week we had a special missions speaker from a creative access country. We are unable to post his message. Instead we are posting a great message from Brian Dainsberg...
Wrecked
If you live long enough, you will experience a season of brokenness. Everyone does at some point. Although everyone’s response may look different, each response is shaped by one key...
Out of Plain Sight
If you’ve ever had the sense that God seems hidden from you, then you need to hear the story of Esther. If you’ve ever thought that the world at large...
Dreams
Today we’re saying “thank you” and celebrating what God has done in the past. It is also an opportunity to talk about future dreams. 1. Pastoral Residency 2. Church Planting...
Re-Formed
Christians are a temple of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Corinthians 3:16). And as such, we are always under construction. In this message, we’ll consider three key components to being...
Unstoppable God
Against all odds, God builds His Church. He bends world history and stirs human hearts. He is an “Unstoppable God.” He does this by: 1. Bending World History 2. Drawing...
Living Among the Lions
What Christians believe and how God calls us to live is becoming foreign to our culture. How do we navigate these waters? God hasn’t left us blind. His Word is...
Doors
Talking about Jesus is rarely easy or comfortable to do, but it is important. In this message, we’ll look at how to overcome the obstacles and prayerfully walk with God...
Building on a Promise
Building on a Promise 1. God Calls Us 2. Our Responses 3. God’s Promise Prevails Pastor David Wiley looks at Genesis 12 August 25, 2019
5 Biblical Principles of Giving
Most Christians desire to grow in holiness. We want to become more like Jesus. In order to do so, we have to talk about giving. Giving is part of our...
Home Sweet Home
Find out what happens when a scandalous passage from the Bible and today’s cultural revolution collide. Listen in to the results as we see what it means to be Christlike...
Change
No Ordinary Sunday (There is no video available for this service.) Pastor Jon Vallier looks at Colossians 3:1-17 August 4, 2019