Post-church Pool Party!
Every July, we cancel our kids ministry so that we can give all of our AMAZING kids ministry volunteers the entire month off. On these Sundays, we plan shorter services with family-friendly post-church activities … like a picnic at Lake Johnson Pool!! It was so much fun!!
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The Political Letter to the Philippians
10/15/2023 The Political Letter to the Philippians Philippians is one of the most fascinating letters in the New Testament. It is simultaneously revolutionary and relational. In this sermon, we do a quick crash course on the letter, the history of Philippi, and what...
Consider it All Crap
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The “Value Gap” Lie
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Looking Back to Egypt
9/24/2023 Looking Back to Egypt The lectionary readings for this Sunday include some of the most famous texts in the Bible. We focus on Exodus 16, when the Israelites long for Egypt as they grumble against God in the wilderness. What does the story tell us about human...
Lessons on Forgiveness: From King George to King Jesus
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Just Between the Two of You
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Midwives of Resistance: Birthing a Prophetic Alternative
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Living in Unity
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More than a Night at Sea
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What Was the Bigger Miracle?
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