Our mission is to lead people into a growing faith in Jesus Christ... to be a gathering where God's presence is experienced in love and power. We trust your faith in Christ will grow as a result of these messages.
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The most important question we can ever ask is, who is God" (Malcolm Smith) This message from Pastor Korsen will open the eyes of willing hearts to see God as the endlessly good and loving Father that has ALWAYS been!By Jeff Korsen
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The Outpouring of the Spirit in Living Color
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Do you believe God has a word for His people, and specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community?By John Mastrogiovanni
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"This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them," 17 then He adds, "Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more." (the Apostle Paul)By John Mastrogiovanni
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“The very taste of forgiveness seems somehow wrong. Even when we have committed a wrong, we want to earn our way back into the injured party’s good graces. We prefer to crawl on our knees, to wallow, to do penance, to kill a lamb—and religion often obliges us.” (P. Yancy)By Jeff Korsen
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Christianity is not a doctrine or collection of doctrines to follow but a Person to follow. A relationship to that Person we’re following.By Nina Korsen
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Lies We Tell Ourselves - It's All About Jesus
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Our mission is to lead people into a growing faith in Jesus Christ... to be a gathering where God's presence is experienced in love and power. We trust your faith in Christ will grow as a result of these messages.By Wes Dunbar
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What if the destination is wherever you are? What if the journey is the destination?By Matthew Whipple
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Christian Lies We Tell Ourselves Pt5 - The Lie of Certitude
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The Bible doesn’t give us a blanket of certainty, instead it gives us a quilt, a patchwork of life stories and God moment where we learn life is a journey, and God is by our side, helping us navigate the difficulties. God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs”!By Jeff Korsen
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Christian Lies We Tell Ourselves Pt4 - If I Do This, God Will Do That
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In this enlightening talk, we explore the concept of "transactional faith"—the belief that specific actions on our part can compel God to respond in predictable, controlled ways. Through an examination of scriptural insights and theological principles, we will delve into the dangers and misconceptions of approaching our relationship with God as a s…
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Christian Lies We Tell Ourselves Pt3 - Creep, What the Hell am I Doing Here
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Have you ever felt out of place? Whether it's within communities, religious groups, or various belief systems, do you find yourself feeling like an outsider? This persistent feeling of rejection and self-loathing can only be transformed when we change our perception of our relationship with God. Today, we will challenge the false belief that God di…
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Christian Lies We Tell Ourselves Pt2 - Determinism, God Wills Your Future
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The Lie of Determinism - Does God predetermine all things, present, past, future? NO! NO! NO! God is love. Everything God does, everything God wills, everything God purposes emanates from his character of love. "Evil has no meaning; it is parasitic on the good, and has no direct function in God’s economy." (John Crowder)…
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Christian Lies We Tell Ourselves Pt1 - You Must Receive Jesus Into Your Heart
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Misunderstandings about the concept of "New Birth" (or receiving Jesus into your heart) have created considerable confusion through the years. The idea of the New Birth most often requires a transaction... if I DO THIS, God will RESPOND by doing (giving) THAT! Salvation isn't about receiving Jesus into your heart… its about how God has already rece…
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How to stay connected to your faith when you feel like you're loosing yourself!By Jeff Korsen
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Making Sense of Prayer Pt6 - Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
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It is not about you inviting Jesus into your life; it is about Jesus already including you in his." (Baxter Kruger). Deeply Trusting Jesus in Prayer expresses itself in; a) total surrender and b) outward acts of love and service.By Jeff Korsen
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Making Sense of Prayer Pt5 - Prayer as a Means of Growth
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In its mature forms, prayer is how we exchange ideas and possible next actions, that we express our love, that we learn from each other, that we bargain, that we co-plan, co-work and co-create.By Ralph Rickenback
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Making Sense of Prayer Pt4 - Our Relationship with God
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Prayer isn’t just about asking God for things. There are a variety of ways to pray, with each kind being an activity of our relationship with God.By Nina Korsen
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Making Sense of Prayer Pt3 - The Myth of Unanswered Prayer Pt2
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Prayer is not an activity detached from the essence of living; it is the very expression of our existence. Authentic prayer transcends our frequent, powerless requests. It moves beyond mere petitions and dialogues, surpassing even language itself.By Jeff Korsen
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Making Sense of Prayer Pt2 - The Myth of Unanswered Prayer Pt1
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Does your behavior impact whether or not God hears your prayers?Matt 5:45 (CEV) "Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong."By Jeff Korsen
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Making Sense of Prayer Pt1 - Partnering with God
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If everything is already predetermined and settled in its outcome by God, why did Jesus pray? Prayer changes things... things change me. God leaves things open to me partnering with him to see heaven brought to earth.By Jeff Korsen
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Whose In... Whose Out? Is there a boundary marker for salvation? Is it personal belief? Is it believing the right thing? What if sin is more about lost identity than breaking laws?By Jeff Korsen
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In the storms of your life, do you have the courage to trust that God’s promise is enough? As you learn more about who Jesus is, and who you are in Christ, you will discover a renewed faith bringing you closer to him and the person he created you to be.By Jill Meier
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All Things New Pt4 - God Unveiled in Human Form
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II Corinthians 5:17 Now, in the light of your co-inclusion in his death and resurrection, whoever you thought you were before, in Christ you are a brand new person." St. Athanasius, "He became human that we might become like God"By Jeff Korsen
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"Likeness" with God isn't something we strive for, neither is it the result of something we must do. "He became human that we might become like God" St. Athanasius This fresh look at atonement could change everything in your walk with Jesus.By Jeff Korsen
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All Things New Pt2 - Already Present Future
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Did Jesus categorize people? Did He teach that there are "good fish and bad fish", to be separated at the "end"... the bad fish being thrown into hell. Or, as Titus states, is Jesus "the grace of God thats appeared for the salvation of all men."By Jeff Korsen
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“… Whoever you thought you were before, in Christ you are a brand new person. The old ways of seeing yourself and everyone else are over. Acquaint yourself with the new.” 2 Cor5:17 "Faith is not a decision; it is a discovery" - F. DeToitBy Jeff Korsen
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Seasons of change can often be made more difficult by sense or fear that God has withdrawn his favor or presence. Even getting out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other is WORSHIP!By Jeff Korsen
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Many today separate God from Christ, suggesting a God behind the God. In truth, God is not hidden but is revealed, particularly in the person of Jesus. This is why there is no predestination or predetermination. God is HERE NOW! . . . Emmanuel!By Jeff Korsen
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In our final segment we examine the fundamental aspects of salvation, including who is saved and it's emphasizes in current life. We'll also reexamine initial assumptions about salvation and common notions of heaven, questioning the validity of a disembodied, otherworldly heaven as depicted in the Bible.…
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This study challenges the common notion that creation is inherently corrupted and emphasizes that salvation is not about escaping the physical world but rather redeeming it. It highlights that salvation is primarily God's plan to rescue and restore, not penalize and remove to heaven those who are worthy.…
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Sunday's teaching explores the Bible's salvation narrative from Genesis to Jesus, highlighting the purpose of creation and our divine vocation, Israel's role as a model for salvation, and how Jesus embodies and extends Old Testament themes into the life of the church.By N.T. Wright
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Thinking Through Salvation puts the admittedly giant concept of salvation within its larger biblical framework. While salvation includes questions about what happens after death, “going to heaven” is not the primary focus of the story told throughout the Bible.By N.T. Wright
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No where in scripture are we invited to view the Bible as uniform or regard every word as plainly factual.By Jeff Korsen
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Feeling fear is natural, allowing it to dictate our decisions, actions, and ultimately our future is not. "Hello, peace. Hello, joy. Hello, love..." God is bigger than ANY fear you're facing!By Jeff Korsen
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The noise and conflict of tasks, voices demanding attention, commitments and deadlines… In the middle of all this, there exists a gentle and profound force that can transform our very existence – Gratitude!By Jeff Korsen
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You may be feeling a decrease in progress, but rest assured, there is a greater meaning and a divine blueprint for your path.By Jeff Korsen
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The Exchanged Life Pt4 - Communicating with the Divine
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It isn't my intention today to cast shade on particular prayer or worship practices which are beloved. I want to offer a different view which may challenge accepted "norms." My hope is that you will find yourself drawn into a deeper intimacy with Father God and a greater freedom in the grace of the Exchanged Life!…
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When you encounter a moral guideline in the New Testament, refrain from transforming it into a strict commandment to follow. Instead, start affirming it as an expression and manifestation of the fruit and character within your already redeemed life and your relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit.…
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The Exchanged Life Pt2 - The Gift to Believe
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Everything flows out of God's sweet presence. I don’t need to sustain it, make it happen, or try to bring it about. It isn’t my power working in me, but HIS, to bring about the Father's will.By Jeff Korsen
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“We think of the Christian life as a ‘changed life’ but it is NOT that. What God offers us is an ‘exchanged life...” ~Watchman Nee Paradox . . . God's grace becomes most evident and potent when we recognize our own weaknesses.By Jeff Korsen
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Many of us spend our lives either 1) looking forward to future moments with God, or 2) reflecting on past encounters, instead of truly connecting with God in the present. I want you to discover God in the "here and now."By Jeff Korsen
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Throughout scriptures we read of God doing some really awesome stuff. From the parting of the Red Sea to the miracles Jesus performed, we are constantly reminded of God’s power and love. “For I am about to do something NEW. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wa…
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“You are a victim of the rules you live by” (Jenny Holzer). Why do you think you limit God?1. You Question God's Goodness2. You Question YOUR Goodness3. You Doubt God wants you to have and enjoy GOOD!4. Your Awareness detectors (looker) are tuned to broken dreams and doubts instead of GOOD!By Jeff Korsen
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7 Things Christians Believe that the Bible Doesn't Say Pt7 - Presence and Blessing
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I don't pray, worship, obey, go to church, volunteer, etc... in order to GET God's presence or blessing. What if I must do nothing to persuade God? What if God’s presence and blessing can’t be negotiated, but only encountered because He loves me!By Jeff Korsen
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7 Things Christians Believe that the Bible Doesn't Say Pt6 - Judgment
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You Are Not Being Judged. You cannot be condemned. You ARE NOT on Trial! Stop believing the lie!By Jeff Korsen
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7 Things Christians Believe that the Bible Doesn't Say - Pt5 Inerrancy
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What does the Bible entail, and is it possible for an individual to experience a relationship with Jesus independently of it? New Testament believers did not embrace the concept of modern, western biblical inerrancy either, because they were taught that the purpose of scripture was to point them to a perfect Jesus, not a perfect manuscript.…
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7 Things Christians Believe that the Bible Doesn't Say - Pt4 Born Again
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You Don't Receive Jesus into Your Heart... He's Received You into HIS! Because many individuals have either left their faith in God or have intentionally shunned a relationship with Jesus because of the legalistic, condemning, evangelical interpretation of who God accepts and loves.By Jeff Korsen
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7 Things Christians Believe That the Bible Doesn't Say Pt3 - Closing the Book on Wrath
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What if early Jesus followers didn't preach escaping hell and making heaven! What if God destroying all sinful people and the world in the end by fire and wrath is myth!? Would this make a difference in how you live and enjoy other people and your own life NOW? Don't miss Pt3 of this new Series (7 Things), Escaping Wrath... just not God's!…
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7 Things Pt2 - Jesus Suffered God's Wrath on the Cross in Order to Forgive Our Sin
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Many things people believe about God and their identity are lies. We believe these lies because we were told the Bible says it . . . and it doesn't. In Part II of our series we'll address the question, was the Cross a place of punishment required by God's wrath, so people could be forgiven go to Heaven?…
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7 Things Christians Believe that the Bible Doesn't Say Pt1 . . . Separation
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Many things people believe about God and their identity are lies. We believe these lies because we were told the Bible says it . . . and it doesn't. This series is dedicated to exposing harmful, destructive beliefs so people can truly enter vibrant relationship with the God who loves them more than his OWN life!…
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The Beauty of Uncertainty Pt2 - Absence of Doubt
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Doubt is the enemy of faith only when you equate faith with certainty! Lets examine what James really said, "ask in faith nothing doubting." Sunday at 10:30aBy Jeff Korsen
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