Gender is hot topic in our society today—how does God’s creational intent for human beings influence how we think about this? What is the biblical vision of gender and how might we use our gender to honour God? - SERMON NOTES Disciples of Jesus surrender everything about themselves to their King Principles of gender: Conclusions: Questions to consider: How does your gender factor into your discipleship journey? What does it look like to honour God with your gender?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1131844670?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Dave Rosborough talks about why our universal fallenness makes self-rescue impossible, and how God's unwavering faithfulness, shown through His Covenants, ultimately leads to Christ's work on the cross for our salvation and the restoration of Shalom. - SERMON NOTES God works actively in the world to pursue his good ends The Problem of the Fall - Genesis 6:5 The Pattern of Covenant -God's plan is always focused on restoring **Shalom** Shalom Secured - This cup is the **new covenant** in my blood." (Luke 22:20) Questions to consider: Since we can't save ourselves, what area of your life do you need to stop trying to fix on your own and truly trust to Jesus' finished work on the cross? How has seeing God's consistent plan through the Biblical Covenants (Noah, Abraham, Moses) encouraged you that God is still actively working for good in your specific circumstances today?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1129938501?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

What does it mean to be truly human? This week Dave Rosborough talks about how understanding our fallen nature can lead to a deeper appreciation for God's grace and a greater capacity to love others. - SERMON NOTES Because our hearts are broken, we have an absolute, universal need for God's complete and unearned mercy. The Entry of Evil (Genesis 3:1-7) - Sin entered God's perfect creation through the human choices of: The Breaking of Relationships (Genesis 3:7-13) - The Fall immediately damaged all fundamental human relationships: The Consequences of Sin (Genesis 3:14-24) - Jeremiah 17:9 Two Silver Linings 1. 2. Questions to consider: When you sin, what is your immediate "fig-leaf" response, and what step helps you approach God honestly? How can you view your work and daily toil less as punishment and more as dignified creation-tending?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1127318230?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

What is a human life worth? What should Christians believe about the sanctity of life, particularly at its beginning and at its end? God’s design for human beings helps us know what human flourishing looks like in these important areas. - SERMON NOTES Human life is priceless and sacred. Questions to consider: How does the doctrine of the image of God explain the Christian position around abortion and euthanasia? How can you express care and compassion for every person you meet this week?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1125706442

Most of us spend a lot of time at our place of work and many of us assume that God’s not that interested with what happens there. But God created us to work—and to use our time and energy to reflect His love to the world. - SERMON NOTES How we workand restought to reflect the God who made us. Work Vocation defined: The goodness of work: The idolatry of work: The Christian work ethic: The rest we need: Questions to consider: Have you considered that your work (paid or unpaid) is of great interest and importance to God? How does knowing this change the way that you approach it?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1123681488?share=copy

What responsibility do humans have towards the created world? How should Christians feel about the environmental concerns of our day? The creation story gives us some important insight into God’s design for us and all He has made. - SERMON NOTES Our God-given mission is to care for and rule over Gods creation. Two extremes to avoid: Serve and Protect: Gods Future Plan: Questions to consider: What is one thing that you could do this week to demonstrate godly stewardship of creation?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1121969261?share=copy

What gives a human being dignity and worth? The Creation story provides a comprehensive answer to that question when it tells us that we were made in the image of God, a truth which has massive implications for our lives. - SERMON NOTES Human beings are infinitely valuable because they are made in the image of God Genesis 1:26-27 Implications You are valuable Everyone deserves respect Identity is not earned We pattern ourselves after Jesus Questions: Which of these implications is most helpful for you? How would our world change if we all lived out of our true identity as human beings created in the image of God?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1119574226?share=copy

The universe that we live in is astonishing in its complexity and beauty. God delights in His creation including us as people, a fact that gives our lives incredible meaning and purpose. - SERMON NOTES Because God created the universe your life has meaning God stands alone as Creator God brings order out of chaos You are not an accident You dont have to create meaning for your life For further reflection: Take a walk in creation this week and let all of your senses experience the abundance of Gods work. How does the fact that God created you and delights in your help you experience purpose in life?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1117910497?share=copy

What does it mean to be a human being? What is the purpose around which we should build our lives? How does God’s design influence the way we live our lives? - SERMON NOTES Human beings flourish as they live according to Gods design Questions to consider: How much have you thought about the purpose of your life as a human being? In what ways has cultural opinions influenced how youve made decisions and lived your life? How does living according to Gods design bring true life?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1115939385?share=copy

We are told to discover or create our own identity, and yet that most often leads to emptiness and a void in our lives. We can find our true identity, but it only comes from listening to the truth about what God says about who we are. - SERMON NOTES The only way to find your true identity is to listen to what God says about who you are. Identity in two cultures Ancient culture Modern culture I am what I can ________________________________ I am what I _____________________________ I am what I _____________________________ CLUNK C - L - U - N - K - Respond: Where do you find your identity? What are some of the lies about your identity that you need to counter with truth? Will you be a Keeper of the CLUNK? Will you regularly remind yourself of how God sees you?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1111775593?share=copy

Life gets exhausting when you’re trying to do it all in your own strength. In John 15, Jesus reminds us that real growth and joy don’t come from striving but from staying connected to Him. Join us as we explore how to abide in Christ every day. - SERMON NOTES Abiding in Jesus is the only way to experience real life, lasting fruit, and complete joy The Father is the Gardener (1-3) Jesus is the Vine (4-8) Our Role is to Remain (5-11) Life Flows Fruit Grows Prayers are Answered Response: This week, set aside intentional time each day to remain in Christ. Try one of these practices: reading Scripture slowly and prayerfully (Lectio Divina), spending a few quiet minutes with Him in solitude, journaling your reflections, or memorizing a verse from John 15.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1107918745?share=copy

In one of the most famous Bible passages, the Apostle Paul extols the virtues of love above all of the other things that we as people find important. It leads us to evaluate our own lives for evidence of love for others - how well am I loving people? - SERMON NOTES Without love we are nothing 13:1-3 - The Necessity of Love 13:4-7 - What Love Looks Like 13:8-13 - Loves Eternal Perspective The Challenge: Use your gifts (something youre good at) this week to show love to someone else in our church family. Questions to consider: How does Paul define love? How would your life and our church be different if we truly loved each other like this? What stops you from loving this way? How can you intentionally demonstrate love to someone with your gifts this week?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/883096892

As the Body of Christ, we are diversely gifted and unified in one purpose: to love one another. And this is God’s doing, not our own. When we attune to the Spirit’s prompting, we thrive with lives of service for everyone’s benefit and our own joy. - SERMON NOTES Gods Spirit enables us with special gifts to build up one another in love. God gives gifts through us for others benefit. The Holy Spirit in us Gifts galore from God in Three Persons We the Body of Christ using our Gifts Respond: Consider how you thought, felt, and acted before you came to Christ. What were you like? How did you answer the question during the sermon about gifts God has given you to build up others? If you are unsure of what gifts God has given you, where might you turn to gain awareness?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1106206524?share=copy

Jesus encourages us to trust in God’s timing, while being on guard for the attacks of satan. - SERMON NOTES Inward: Be on Guard Outward: Trust in Gods Timing Prayer: As you go home today, I invite you to think about where Satans weeds are in your life. Both inward and outward. Pray through those things and ask, in Jesus name for deliverance from those things. Let others know so they can keep you accountable.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1103950250?share=copy#t=0

What does it take to be saved? In this message from Luke 18, we explore Jesus’ encounter with a rich ruler and the surprising answer to that question. Salvation isn’t about what we can achieve—but about what only God can do through Jesus. - SERMON NOTES Speaker: Doug Heidebrecht Salvation is not something we can earnit is only possible through a relationship with God made available by Jesus. Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Luke 18:15-17 The Little Children Luke 18:18-30 The Rich Ruler Luke 18:35-43 The Blind Man Luke 19:1-10 The Rich Tax Collector Reflective Questions: What might you be holding onto that keeps you from fully trusting and following Jesus? Do you relate more to the rich rulers self-reliance or the blind mans desperate dependence? How does seeing salvation as a gift from God change the way you live and share your faith?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1102020344

With one final challenge to persevere in faith the writer of Hebrews closes his sermon with a glorious reminder of the amazing work of Jesus and the glory that He deserves. - SERMON NOTES The church, including its leaders, perseveres in the faith as they follow the eternal ChristJesus, the Son of God. 13:7-19: Leadership in the Church 13:20-25: Closing Remarks For reflection: Read through the entire book of Hebrews again, noting key themes and ideas that weve noted over the past six months. Spend time in prayer afterwards, thanking God for making salvation accessible to us through Jesus.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1100413615?share=copy#t=0

Following Christ is a whole-life commitment and requires giving Him authority over every aspect of our lives. - SERMON NOTES Following Jesus is a whole-life commitment Love Hospitality (13:1-2) Remember the Mistreated (13:3) Marriage Purity (13:4) Contentment (13:5-6) For further consideration: Which of these four areas of life do you need to give more thought to as it relates to your discipleship? How can you deepen your commitment to Christ this week?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1098324200?share=copy

In a world where everything seems to be on shaky ground, how can one live with unshakeable confidence? The only way to eternal assurance is by way of the unshakeable Kingdom of Go - SERMON NOTES An unshakeable life can only be found by living in Gods unshakeable Kingdom. The Mountain of Self-Sufficiency (12:18-21) The Mountain of God (12:22-24) A Warning and an Invitation (12:25-28) Questions to consider: Do I have confidence that I can stand before God because of what Jesus has done? Where am I tempted to self-sufficiency in my life and how can I resist?Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1096383260?share=copy

No one likes to be disciplined, yet good parents bring discipline to their children as needed to strengthen them for the future. God, our perfect Father, uses hardship in our lives as discipline so we will be spiritually strengthened. - SERMON NOTES God disciplines those He loves for their good Children are disciplined We should submit to Gods discipline for our own good Disciplined living brings reward Pray about it: What difficult circumstance are you experiencing in life right now? Through humility and prayer, approach God and ask Him how He wants to use this circumstance to strengthen your spiritual muscles.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1094795512

The Christian life is compared to a marathon that one needs endurance to complete. The writer of Hebrews gives us great advice and encouragement about how we can do that well. - SERMON NOTES Fix your eyes on Jesus so you can endure the race of faith Watch the witnesses Throw off the dead weight Stay on course Look at Jesus Prayer prompt: Spend some time with God this week asking Him to show you how you need to put this passage into practice as you run the race of faith.Watch at: https://vimeo.com/1092597519