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While history has traditionally seen Acts simply as stories about the Apostles – we now see the book is so much more. It is certainly an account of the eleven disciples after Jesus is raised from the dead, but even more so, it is an account of the early Christians: an account of the Holy spirit, an account of the early church, and most significantly, the account of the continued work of Jesus Christ and God Himself, bringing His living witness to the ends of the Earth through His people. So, come join us this year as we explore how the Gospel of Christ first changed the world, and as we ourselves learn what it means to let that same gospel change our lives and our world, even today.

For the 2025 Advent season, we will be continuing in Acts, focusing on Chapters 8 & 9, highlighting God’s gift to humanity through stories of the spread of the Gospel beyond Jerusalem.

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Chris Brown - August 10, 2025

The Intentional Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-10)

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Regardless of what life throws at us, we are to live lives with Godly purpose in our day to day enjoyment of things, in our marriages, and in our work. God has a plan for us, whether WE determine that it is a good or bad plan, and our job is to follow Him regardless.

Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 9:1-10, Ecclesiastes 8:14-16, Philippians 3:5-6, 2 Peter 2:6-10, Genesis 6:5, Luke 18:18-23, Ephesians 5:25-32, John 21:18-22

From Series: "Ecclesiastes: A Life Worth Living"

Ecclesiastes starts with the words, “Meaningless! Meaningless!” to describe humanity’s life here on Earth. While we are not able to control everything in our lives nor fully grasp God’s plan, we are called to rely on the one who can. Ecclesiastes invites us to live with open hands and faithful hearts, finding joy not in what we control, but in who we know: a good, purposeful, loving and eternal God. Join us on June 8th as the Bible teaches us about A Life Worth Living!

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Micah Labovitch - June 11, 2023

Unmet Expectations for King Jesus

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We all have expectations. In fact, we often merge the American Dream with the Gospel and expect to have the perfect life with some Jesus on the side. Yet that's not what Jesus is offering. What Jesus offers is to be like him, taking up our cross daily. Today's sermon talks about the doubt, disappointment, and defiance that can happen when we try to force God into our expectations instead of willingly submitting to His desires for us.

Scripture References: Matthew 11:1-24, Isaiah 35:5-6, Isaiah 61:1-2, Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 7:1-29

From Series: "The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Believe King Jesus?"

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