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Introduction to Systematic Theology II

August 21, 2022

The study of God is the essential discipline to get accurate during our lifetimes. This course will study four significant doctrines: pneumatology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.…

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Too Forgiven to Be Unforgiving

August 21, 2022

Matthew 18:21-35 – In The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Jesus answered how many times we should forgive another person who has wronged us. If you realize how much you have been forgiven for in your life, it should not be a stretch to forgive others as well.…

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Premarital Caution

August 18, 2022

If God created marriage, we should assume His perspective would be superior to the wisdom of an expert or any amount of experience. You can avoid specific marital issues by simply learning and applying the truths of God's Word.…

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How to Use Just (About) Married with Premarital Counseling

August 18, 2022

Just (About) Married is a premarital resource to help individuals study, couples discuss, and then a counselor unpacks the concepts to prepare for marriage. I pray it can help your upcoming marriage or counseling ministry.…

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Engaged & Unprepared

August 17, 2022

Next to your decision to follow Jesus, there is no more critical of a decision than if and who you will marry. While you may find yourself lovestruck at some point in your life, it is essential that you have considered God’s role in your potential marriage.…

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Just (About) Married Is Now Available

August 16, 2022

I am so happy to share with you that Just (About) Married, a premarital book for intentional couples, is available today. I've had a burden for years to develop a resource that would assist couples in our church to better prepare for marriage, and it is finally complete.…

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The Unwelcomed Are Welcome Here

August 14, 2022

Luke 14:12-24 – In The Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus taught to welcome those who are typically unwelcome. Those who think they deserve God’s presence rarely experience it.…

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Advice for Church Shoppers

August 11, 2022

If you are church shopping, let me give you some important advice: Do not come to a new church and expect it to operate like the one you just left. Perhaps the thing you miss might have contributed to its collapse.…

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Evaluating Margins

August 10, 2022

If you are at the place in your life where you have so much to do that you don’t know what to do next, it’s probably because you aren’t doing the important work of evaluation. You must ensure that you can step back to get a handle on your chaos.…

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Waypoint (Fall 2022)

August 8, 2022

As a church, we're not there yet, but we are getting there. Check out this video update of the progress we are making as a church family.…

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The Church and the LGBTQ+ Community

August 7, 2022

As our society continually explores and emphasizes sexual variations, the Church must consider staying faithful to God’s Word while remaining loving to all people. As representatives of Jesus, we must display grace and truth to our closest relationships and the culture at large. …

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Seeking the Worst Seat

August 7, 2022

Luke 14:7-11 – In The Parable of the Wedding Feast, Jesus encouraged His followers to avoid pursuing places of privilege. Exaltation is not attained by proving greatness but by relentlessly prioritizing humility.…

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