This Sunday we begin a new series out of 2 Kings that will focus on the life and ministry of Elijah's successor Elisha. Read 2 Kings 1-2 and consider what rises to the surface of Elijahs' final assignment as a prophet of the Lord and how he passes the torch to Elisha. Consider the statements Elisha made, the questions he asks, and the miracles he p…

This week we conclude our study of the spiritual disciplines with a look at confession and guidance. Take some time to prayerfully read 1 John 1:9, James 5:16 - how does confession help us be with Jesus? And Proverbs 18:1, 12:15, and 15:22 - how does seeking guidance from other Christians help us be with Jesus?…

This week we are continuing our series on the spiritual disciplines, looking at the discipline of worship. Take some time to read Psalm 96:1-9; Genesis 4:2-7; John 4:23; Romans 12:1 and consider what they say about worship.By Pastor Cody Lane

This week we are examining the spiritual disciplines of submission and service. Take some time to read Ephesians 5:15-21; Philippians 2:3-4; John 13:1-20 and consider what they say about submitting and service and how could these disciplines give you freedom?By Pastor Seth Amerine

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In a world that increasingly values indulgence and complexity, the Christian disciplines of fasting and simplicity have been largely forgotten or pushed to the edge of the Christian life, preserved only for those “spiritual” few. This Sunday, we will unpack these two disciplines to find the freedom and joy that can be experienced by incorporating t…

This week we continue our examination of the spiritual disciplines with a look at prayer. Take some time and read James 4:1-8 and consider why they were struggling to pray? Can you relate? Do a study of the prayer life of Moses (emph. Exodus 4:13, 32:14; 33:12-18) with particular consideration to what Moses prayed about what motivated each prayer. …

This week we continue our study of spiritual disciplines, habits scripture gives us to draw near to and experience the rest and freedom of the presence of God. This Sunday we are discussing meditation (Psalms 63:6; 119:97, 101-102), study (Romans 12:2; John 8:31-32), and Solitude & Silence (Mark 6:31; Ecclesiastes 5:1-2). Take some time read these …

This week we begin a new study on the spiritual disciplines as found in scripture in the life of Jesus. These practices are keys being with Jesus, maturing in Him, and finding the rest and freedom that He promises us in our everyday life. A good companion book to this series is "Celebration of Discipline" from Richard Foster.…

This week we are looking at the last 3 chapters of 1 Kings. Each has a story about King Ahab. Read each story and consider why Ahab made the mistake he made and how living his ways is miserable. Consider how him knowing who God is and being humble before him could have changed the outcomes.By Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we continue our study in 1 Kings with a look at 1 Kings 19 and what happened after the triumph at Mt. Carmel. It is striking that very often after our greatest victories we experience some of our lowest moments. Why do you think this is? Read 1 Kings 19 - what surprises you about Elijah here? Particularly considering the events of 1 Kings…

This Sunday, we will be diving into 1 Kings 18. The people of Israel are wavering between two opinions. Elijah the prophet of God is going to call them back to the one true God. He calls them to follow God wholeheartedly and to cast aside all other idols. In preparation for this week's sermon read over 1 Kings 18 and spend time praying over this pa…

This week we conclude our examination of the credibility of the Gospels with a look at J. Warner Wallace's investigation of the, if true, the most important event in human history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read 1 Corinthians 15 (part of Paul's letter written within 15-20 years of Jesus' life on earth) and consider Paul's explanation and de…

This is our fourth week in our study examining the credibility of the Gospels. This week we are focusing on the accuracy of the Gospels. How do we know that what we have now is what they wrote down then? Read Isaiah 55:10-11 and 2 Timothy 3:16 – how have these passages been proven true in and around your life? What does this say about the credibili…

This week we continue our examination of the credibility of the Gospels with the help of J. Warner Wallace's book "Cold Case Christianity" with a consideration of corroborating evidence. If you have the book read chapter 12. Also, read the Gospel accounts of the feeding of the 5,000 found in Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13…

This week we continue our examination of the Gospels as eyewitness accounts with the help of J. Warner Wallace and his book "Cold Case Christianity". This week we will be examining the credibility of the gospels. Read 1 Peter 5:1, 2 Peter 1:16, John 21:24, 1 John 1:1, Acts 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:7-8 and consider what these say about how apostles…

This week we begin a new, church-wide study based on J.Warner Wallace's excellent book "Cold-Case Christianity". Wallace was an atheist and a cold case homicide detective. He read the Gospels found that they sounded like eye witness accounts he spent his career working with. Long story short, he investigated and became a Christian. This series will…

We will be taking a look at what the Bible says about heaven. The big idea is that often we carry around some pictures of heaven that are very simplistic about something that is very complex. Read Revelation 21 and 22 and consider how your views of heaven compare to what scripture actually tells us and how this affects our spiritual journey.…

This week we conclude our current study out of 1 Kings with a survey of the kings that followed King Solomon in 1 Kings 11-16. Take some time to read the text. Consider the things that are repeated about each king. What does this tell you about how a person's obedience or disobedience affects others?…

This week we look at the dramatic downfall of King Solomon in 1 Kings 11:1-13. Take some time to read the text along with Deuteronomy 7:3-4, 17:17, and 1 Kings 8:59-61. Identify Solomon's sins. How do you think he got here? What warnings should we heed from this?By Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we continue our examination of First Kings chapters 4-9. We are continuing to consider the warning from last Sunday that accomplishment threatens wisdom. This week we're looking specifically at the prayer that King Solomon offers at the dedication of the temple in First Kings chapter 8. Read First Kings chapter 8 and consider the main sub…

This week we begin a 2-part survey of 1 Kings 4-9:9. We are looking at Solomon's breathtaking accomplishments and talking about the danger we face in our accomplishment of thinking it all comes from us and is for us. Read through the text, notice things Solomon says and does that help him remember where his accomplishment comes from and what it's r…

This week we continue our study in 1 Kings with a look at 1 Kings 3:16-28 and the first test of Solomon's wisdom. Read the story and consider what it tells you about wisdom and what it tells you about love and when the best thing to do in love is to let go.By Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we look at 1 Kings 3:3-14 in which God offers to give Solomon anything he asks for and Solomon asks for wisdom. Read the text and identify marks of Solomon's humility. Notice it was his humility that caused God to be so pleased with him (see James 4:10). What does it mean to be humble and why is humility essential to both wisdom and obedi…

We begin the new year with a new study in the book of 1 Kings and the life of King Solomon called "Wisdom and Obedience." We begin this study with a look at the final days of King David's life. 1 Kings 1 begins with a statement about David's aging. Read chapters 1 and 2 - especially consider David's words and actions. What do you learn about his pr…

This week we'll be looking at God's design to use the mutual love of believers to open the eyes of a skeptical world. And, we'll discuss some of The Deceiver's obstacles designed to make our love shallow. There are many scriptures addressing this topic. The verses below will get us started: John 15:12, I Thessalonians 3:12, I John 4;21, Romans 14:1…

This week we conclude our currents series in our Christmas Eve service considering the gifts beneath the tree and the gifts that Christ has provided for us. Just like you have to open a gift before you can use it - the gifts from Christ are numerous and wonderful but we must open them first! Read the following texts and look for the gifts from Chri…

This week we look at the importance of growing deeper in the faith - striving to mature in Christ - in the midst of Christmas time. Read Ephesians 4:11-15 and Philippians 2:12-13, what do these tell you about maturing in Christ and what you can do to pursue a deeper, growing relationship with Him?By Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we continue our examination of what it means to choose to make Jesus the reason for our season rather than expecting other people to make Him the reason for theirs. We are considering the lights that go on the tree – just like we must put the lights on the Christmas tree we must choose to shine Jesus’ light into the world around us. Take …

This week we begin a new series that's all about Christmas! This time of year, we often say “Jesus is the reason for the season!” We say this because many Christ-followers celebrate the birth of Christ (the greatest gift ever given) this time of year. We often get upset with the world for not making the season more about Jesus. In preparation for t…

This week we conclude our current study out of Hebrews and our year long journey through this letter with a look to Hebrews 13:8-25. Here we are reminded that as a church we must work to keep Jesus in charge and avoid being drawn away from Him by false teaching. We must go to Jesus "outside the camp" because there is no life to be found in the camp…

This week we find a list of priorities in Hebrews 13:1-7 that should be regularly checked on and maintained in a Christian Church. Maintaining these emphases will help us keep Christ in the driver’s seat, leading us in His will. Read the text and write down the different areas that we are called to maintain and consider how you can help our church …

This week we return to Hebrews one more time this year in a series called "A Christian Church". The book of Hebrews is about holding fast to Jesus or, as Hebrews 2:1 says, keeping from drifting away from Him. This series focuses on how we are meant to help each other remain faithful to Christ. This week's text is Hebrews 12:14-29. Read the text and…

This week we conclude our survey of D.A. Carson's "Praying with Paul" with a look at Chapter 11 and Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21. Read the text (and the chapter if you have the book) and consider what Paul prays for the Ephesian Christians and why he prays it.By Pastor Seth Amerine

This family Sunday we continue our series studying of the prayer Paul offers in one of his epistles. Our guide will be D.A. Carson and his book "Praying with Paul". This week we will be examining 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12. We are looking forward to seeing you there!By Pastor Hunter Shelton

This week we begin a brief series studying a few of the prayers Paul offers in some of his epistles. Our guide will be D.A. Carson and his book "Praying with Paul". This week we will be examining 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. In verse 11 Paul says, "With this in mind, we pray constantly for you..." With what in mind? Read the text and consider what was o…

We conclude our current study in Hebrews this Sunday with a look at Hebrews 12:1-13. After giving us all these examples of the faith the writer says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses..." Read the text - what are these people witnesses to? What does it mean that we are surrounded by them? And what is the central a…

This week we look at a series of brief examples of faith found in Hebrews 11:24-40. Read the text and make two lists - one with the positive things that came from faith and one with the negative. Have any of these shown up in your life? Why do you think the text makes a point of bringing up examples of people who suffered dramatically because of th…

This week we look at the faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses' Parents. How did the faith of our spiritual fathers affect their biological children? Read Hebrews 11:17-23 - what does it teach you about how to help those you have influence over, especially your children grow in their faith?…

This week we are learning about faith from "Father Abraham" in Hebrews 11:8-19. Take some time to read the text along with Genesis 12:1-4. What promises did God make to Abraham? What did Abraham have to do in trusting those promises? What promises has God made to you? What risks do those require?By Pastor Seth Amerine

This week we will take a look at examples of faith by our biblical forefathers. What did faith produce in these men and how can we walk in faith as they did. Take a look at Hebrews 11:4-7.By Pastor Adam Haganman

What is Faith?By Mark Goins

We are concluding our study of the fear of God this Sunday with a look at Proverbs 14:26 which says, "In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence..." Where do you draw your confidence from? How can the fear of the Lord give a person "strong confidence"? Consider the question posed to Job in Job 4:6, "Is not the fear of the Lord your confidenc…