Our thoughts are powerful. They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. But what do we do when we become trapped by our thoughts, unable to escape negative and unhealthy thinking? Let’s learn what it means to take our thoughts captive and win the war in our minds.
5/14
Jimmy McLoud | Lead Pastor
WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND
2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-5; PROVERBS 23:7
Family comes in all shapes and sizes. Traditional families, blended families, groups of good friends…all of these are relationships that fit the form of “family” for many of us. While each of these expressions of family are a bit different, one thing they all have in common is moments of tension and conflict. This series explores a Biblical approach to navigating those awkward moments that happen between us and the people we love, from how to manage tension, to how to forgive and move forward, and even examining how conflict in a relationship can make those bonds stronger. This series will encourage you as you address the messes you encounter and strive to have more Christlike relationships.
Love. Grace. Hope. Identity.
These are words you’ve heard thousands of times in the Church. They sound beautiful and captivating, but like any good thing over time, the constant mention of their significance can cause us to forget how powerful these concepts actually are. And even more, how personal they are. This is a deeper look at why we cannot lose sight of the beauty of God’s most profound gifts.
10/3
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
love
BOTTOM LINE // GOD’S LOVE FOR YOU IS THE MOST POWERFUL THING IN THE WORLD
ROMANS 8:35-37
10/10
bryan shelley | student Pastor
grace
BOTTOM LINE // Grace means new beginnings, always
ephesians 2:8-9
10/17
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
hope
BOTTOM LINE // your circumstance is not your forever reality
hebrews 11:1; isaiah 40:31
10/24
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
IDENTITY
BOTTOM LINE // you were created FOR A PURPOSE
colossians 2:9-10
10/31
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
BLESSING
BOTTOM LINE // you ARE BLESSED AND LOVED
GENESIS 27
This is a series about new beginnings…and is focused on the idea of revival, which is literally defined as “an improvement in the condition or strength of something.
Whether as individuals, or even large groups of people. We can become distracted by the wrong things and find ourselves needing a little realignment.
9/12
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
You have to Start Somewhere
BOTTOM LINE // revival often starts with owning the problem
2 chronicles 29:1-11
Do you ever wonder, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?”
Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives?
Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? In Dangerous Prayers, we’ll look to unlock your greatest potential and tackle your greatest fears by praying stronger, more passionate prayers that lead you into a deeper faith.
6/6
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We can’t tap into the power of prayer if we don’t try.
MATTHEW 7:7-11
6/13
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
SEARCH ME
“Search me” has the power to change everything.
PSALM 139:23-34
6/20
Jimmy McLoud | Executive Pastor
SEND ME
The most dangerous prayer of all is “send me.”
ISAIAH 6:6-8
You know how adding a space or a comma can completely change the meaning of what we write? The word apart is a perfect example of that—‘apart’ means separation while ‘a part’ means a piece, that when combined with other pieces makes up a whole.
Through the A[]Part series, our goal is to work in that space to show how each one of us is a part of God’s creation no matter our race, and that we each play a part in how the Church can lead the world in loving all people..
5/16
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
WHAT JESUS TEACHES ABOUT RACE
Jesus wasn’t silent about race.
Luke 10:25-37
5/23
Dan Kamwesa | Guest Speaker
HISTORY+HARD LESSONS
A History of Racism in America and the Church’s role in it.
Joshua 22; Acts 1:8
5/30
Ryan Rasmussen + Guests
CONVERSATIONS FOR TRANSFORMATION
Voices from OUR Community Contributing to Change
EPHESIANS 2; 4:2-6
Through the When I Don’t See It series, we are going to study the journey of Abraham.
He was a guy who failed many times, yet God continued to move and work in his life. Abraham had to learn that he could not go through life trusting in what he saw, but he had to trust and have faith in what God said. The question is… are you ready to hold fast to this truth? Are you ready to trust and have faith in the God who is leading you?
4/11
RYAN RASMUSSEN | LEAD PASTOR
…WHERE TO GO
God loves you and has a plan for your life.
GENESIS 12:1-9
4/18
RYAN RASMUSSEN | LEAD PASTOR
…A WAY OUT
God uses the hardship in our lives for our good and His glory
GENESIS 12:10-20
4/25
RYAN RASMUSSEN | LEAD PASTOR
…THE PROMISE
Live like you are who God says you are.
GENESIS 16:1-6
The story of Jonah is a whimsical tale of a man who runs from God, gets swallowed by a big fish, and decides that obedience to God is ultimately the smartest option one could live out. At least that’s the children’s story we were all raised on. The true story of Jonah is about how deep and far reaching God’s love is for all people, and how He will go to great lengths to save us… and even save the people we don’t deserve it. Jonah teaches us that one small step, either towards or away from God’s prompting, literally has the power to change people’s lives.
3/21
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
WHEN GOD SAYS GO
Evangelism isn’t an option, it’s a command.
JONAH 1-2
3/28
Ryan Rasmussen | Lead Pastor
WHAT WE DESERVE
Grace is for everyone…even when we don’t like it
JONAH 3-4
Marriage is beautiful. It’s designed to show God’s goodness & grandeur, at the same time being the deepest of all human relationships.
Marriage is also difficult. We often find ourselves confused, overwhelmed, uncertain or unmet in our expectations.
What do we do? How do we find our way back to God’s initial design and our initial dreams? In this series, we’ll explore what it looks like to see God’s perspective:
the One who designed marriage and the One who knows precisely what we need.
2/14
Tyler McKenzie | Guest Speaker
FOCUS
marriage is designed to showcase the nature of god himself
Matthew 19:4-6
2/21
Bryan & Hannah Shelley | Guest Speakers
Love One another
Marriage is a picture of submission and sacrifice and selflessness. But Marriage is also hard, challenging, and messy.
Ephesians 5:18-32
2/28
LaMorris Crawford | Guest Speaker
You + your crew
Your family is looking for stability from you…where you find yours?
Ephesians 6:1-4
God is the Author of a grand story of redemption, and it includes you!
Esther, who was definitely a hero to her nation, was not the actual hero of the book of Esther – God is.
His name is never mentioned in this short Old Testament book, but his hand of providence is seen in every verse. Throughout the book we’re challenged to step up into God’s work, whether or not we think we have the resume for it.
10/25
Ryan rasmussen | lead Pastor
More than ordinary
No matter who you are or what shortcoming you think you might have, God will use you in bigs ways!
ESTHER 1-1O
11/1
Ryan rasmussen | lead Pastor
DON’T STRIKE THE ROCK
Followers of Jesus are called to walk in obedience. Obedience communicates reverence…disobedience has repercussions. It’s never too late to obey.
deut. 32:51-52; numbers 20
