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Current Sermon Series¶

the big idea:

David knew the joy of success. David knew the bitterness of failure. But most importantly, David knew the LORD—his powerful, kind, righteous, merciful and loving God. It’s incredible the lessons we can learn from the life of this man whom God calls “a man after my own heart.” As we make this journey through David’s life, it will be our prayer that God make us men and woman after his own heart.

Previous Sermon Series¶

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People don’t set out to build their faith on myths. But somehow falsehoods keep showing up in the way many Christians think about life and God. Their beliefs are assumed by many to be rock-solid truth—until life proves they’re not. The tragic result is often a spiritual disaster - confusion, feelings of betrayal, distrust of Scripture, and a loss of faith or anger toward both God and church.

The answer, as always, is the power of the truth - the truth of God’s Word. In this practical worship series, based on a book by Larry Osborne, we will look at 8 widely held beliefs that are both dumb (because they’re not based on God’s Word) and dangerous. Get ready to be shocked, relieved and inspired by the truth of God’s Word.



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Satan has blinded the minds of the people of this world convincing them that they cannot be absolutely certain about anything. The consequences of this lie are staggering. There is no solid foundation to build our lives upon. I’m not sure where I came from. I’m not sure what I’m doing here. And I’m not sure where I’ll be going. My life is filled with all kinds of doubts and subsequently…all kinds of fears. The country song writer said it well: “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Easter gives us a certainty that we can build our lives around. We know who we are. We know where we stand with God. We know what we’re doing here. And we know whom we can trust.



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During the Lenten season we sing: If you think of sin but lightly Nor suppose the evil great, Here you see its nature rightly, Here its guilt may estimate. The place the hymn writer is referring to, the place where we cannot help but be repulsed by the horror of our sin, is the cross, where our bruised and bloodied Savior suffers the pangs of hell itself—FOR OUR SIN. Lent is a time to remember our sin, to repent of our sin, so that we may be refreshed and renewed at the foot of our Savior’s cross. Unfortunately, the old sinful nature in us constantly tries to downplay or minimize our sin and its ugly fruit. This year our Lenten worship will help us see and understand more clearly the reality of our sin, its dark nature and its gruesome consequences so that we may see more clearly the amazing power and love of our Savior.



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If we're going to be honest, Christian witnessing is not the most popular topic—inside or outside the church. Those outside the church are skeptical at best thinking that the church is just trying “to sell” Jesus to fill their pews, their coffers and their volunteer lists, that our only interest is the preservation of an outdated institution. Those inside the church struggle with fears: Will there be questions I won’t be able to answer? Will I be labeled a "Jesus freak"? We feel that people don’t really want what Christ has to offer…like we’re spreading some infectious disease rather than truly good news. As we continue our Epiphany celebration, our worship will help us to look at our Christian witness in a new light, through the eyes people who have been there and done that.



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What a crazy busy time of the year! We expend so much energy getting everything ready that, by the time Christmas arrives, we’re completely spent. Instead of a heart that is really and truly prepared to celebrate the greatest gift this world has ever received, we can’t wait for it all to be over. The truth is, all our outward traditions and trapping of Christmas cannot even begin to prepare us for the celebration of this miracle like God can. So come to worship, sit back and relax and let God do your Christmas prep.



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November 1: The Attack
November 8: The Fire
November 15: The Victory
November 22: The King




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Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “Defense wins championships.” But no one would deny that offense is extremely important too, not just in a football game, but especially in the game of life. We’re all in it. This game is real. The outcome is eternally significant. The Opponent is real too and he’s ready to destroy your faith and the faith of everyone you love. Now’s not the time to sit back and hope for the best. It’s time to attend church, get the game plan and then confidently go on the offensive. It’s time to break the huddle and get some victories with the help of God!





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"They don't want me in that church. I’m too sinful." Have you ever heard someone express this kind of sentiment? We know that it’s completely wrong, that it goes contrary to everything Jesus taught. And yet, how easily God's people in the church can give the impression that church is only for those who live by certain standards, that the church is for people who have their lives all together.

Didn’t Jesus chastise the Pharisees for their condescending attitude toward those who didn't live up to their standards? Didn't Jesus tell them that he came not for the healthy, but for the sick? The frightening reality is that the temptation to become modern day Pharisees carries a more powerful lure than we realize. In this series, we will confront our pharisaical tendencies, rejoice in our own forgiveness, and seek the help of the Holy Spirit to look at the people around us through Jesus' eyes of compassion and mercy so that our church becomes an even greater haven for sinners.



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An invaluable gift for the believer is the blessing of a "spiritual father." For some that spiritual father is the patriarch in the family. For others the spiritual father may be a pastor or a mentor within the church. A true spiritual father has a deep faith, nurtured through constant use of Word and sacrament, seasoned through the struggles and trials of life. A true spiritual father teaches, encourages, rebukes and exhorts with a tender heart of compassion because he knows the joys, the struggles, the trials and the dangers of life from firsthand experience.

The Scriptures cite Abraham as the spiritual father of all who believe. Starting with Father's Day and running through the end of July we will retrace Abraham's spiritual faith-walk (and sometimes faith-stumble) gleaning some incredibly relevant lessons for our own spiritual journeys.



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Our church has an urgent mission. We exist to share Christ’s victory with today’s people, loving people enough to meet them where they are. But how are we going to do this? That’s where our core values come into play. Our core values keep us focused on our mission and guide us as we worship and work to carry it out. As we begin worshiping at Showtime Cinema we’re going to practically explore how each of our core values impacts us not only as a church, but each of us as individuals in our daily lives.



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Many people came to Jesus searching…searching for healing, searching for answers, searching for peace of mind. Some went away disappointed because what they were searching for wasn’t what they really needed. They need something more. What are you searching for? Are you finding what you truly need…or are you looking for more?



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A soldier who’s stationed overseas can’t wait to get home to hold his wife and children in his arms again. A first year college student, away from home for the first time in her life, looks forward to Christmas break like she never has before. After a long and stress-filled day at work, it feels so good to just to plop down in that familiar easy chair. There is no place like home. If that’s true for our physical home, how much more so of our spiritual home!

Jesus once told the story of a young man who through some bad personal choices felt himself estranged from his family. What the young didn’t know was that his father’s love for him had not changed despite his actions. We, too, can often feel like that young man. But the reality is, our heavenly Father loves us with an everlasting love. And he longs for that moment when he can put his arms around us and reassure us of his love. Despite all the different ideas that are out there, that’s what church is all about. It’s coming home to a place of peace, acceptance and healing.



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In a world that is constantly changing, that is full of questions and uncertainties, can we find something solid to hang on to, something that will give us the security we long for? The answer is Jesus—The Great I AM.



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Are you afraid to turn on the news? “The markets took another sharp downturn today.” “A bomb exploded early this morning in the middle of…” “More devastating wildfires…” “Two residents on the northeast side shot and killed…” The sheer amount of bad news in the world is oppressive. And unfortunately not even the world’s celebration of Christmas this year will be able to bring a stop to all the bad news. But that’s what makes the good news of Christmas all the more glorious. As dark and depressing as the world is, we have a message of peace and hope that brings light even to the darkest night.



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Why Lord? There is so much that happens in our lives, so much that goes on around us, that causes us to wonder where God is and what he’s doing? We meet people who are angry with God, disappointed with God. As we listen to their stories, we can hardly blame them. Many of us have felt the same way at times. This worship series will take an honest look at some deep, heart wrenching questions we all have and allow God’s Word of truth to speak to our disappointments.



Amazing Grace: We begin our fall worship with a study of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians—a letter in which Paul celebrates what God’s great power has done for his believers, for his church. The first half of the letter deals with the gracious plan of salvation that God conceived already in eternity, implemented in time, and that will reach its completion on judgment day, when God will take us home to enjoy an eternity of bliss in heaven. All of this comes to us by grace, that is, as a free gift from God. The second half of the letter outlines our response to God’s grace, encouraging us to live a life of love and service to God and to each other.

Reality Check: Do you find it difficult to identify the areas in your spiritual life that require attention and change? Sometimes it’s easier to pick out personal flaws as we see them lived out in the lives of others. Throughout July and August we’ll use the lives of the kings of Israel and Judah as a reality check for our own personal spiritual journeys. We may be surprised at what we learn about ourselves. But we’ll be even more surprised by what we learn about the love and grace of God.

Discovering Discipleship: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? When we take a close look at what God's Word has to say, we find out that discipleship is definitely about what we believe.  Yet, true discipleship, biblical discipleship means much more. Discipleship is following in Jesus' footsteps. It's learning to know him so well that our lives start to become a reflection of his.