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Message: “God Among Thieves” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “How We Change the World.” In this message, Pastor Christian discusses the process of sanctification, giving us a functional definition of the term while also highlighting the difference between sanctification and salvation. By explaining this for us, we learn that sanctification is both God’s will for us and should always be something we’re working towards as believers.

Message: “You Won’t Believe This!” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “How We Change the World.” In this, the fourth of seven messages in our series “How We Change the World,” Pastor Christian emphasizes the fact that once we become disciples of Jesus, how we see people and the point of our lives becomes clear. Using multiple Old Testament references, he shows us how it was always God’s plan that Jesus would die for our sins so that we may live in a right relationship with Him. He goes on to teach that this knowledge should not only change how we see people in the world, but should also change the purpose of our lives as we strive to live the way Christians are called to live.

Message: “Of Another, For Others” from Mike Evans

A message from the series “How We Change the World.” In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Evans delivers a compelling message reminding us that, to be effective disciples and disciple-makers, we need the help of the Holy Spirit. He discusses how we cannot make disciples by our own power, teaches us WHO the Holy Spirit is, and emphasizes that we must accept being discipled by the Holy Spirit before we can ever desire to disciple others. The message ends with a compelling exercise to map out in what areas of our lives we need the Holy Spirit’s help to live for Jesus and not ourselves.

Message: “Run the Play” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “How We Change the World.” In the second message of our “How We Change the World” series, Pastor Christian lays out our clear call as Jesus followers to be disciples and make disciples. He then lays out a framework for how to be a disciple-maker and reminds us that, by doing so, we can experience God more personally and frequently.

Message: “Vampire Christians” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “How We Change the World.” Centered around Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28, Pastor Christian clarifies what a disciple is, and is not, and calls each of us to become a true disciple of Jesus. He outlines the three things that are the minimum standards of a disciple’s life, emphasizes the importance of the Trinity, and offers encouragement and conviction to make practical changes in our own lives to become a better disciple of Jesus.

Message: “Faith Filled & Faithful Fellow Travelers” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “Sovereign Setbacks.” In the final message of our “Sovereign Setbacks” series, Pastor Christian uses Paul’s story in the book of Acts to remind us that the difficulties of life can and will still be used for God’s glory. Through this, we learn how to make the most of whatever season we’re in, and are reminded of our ultimate calling to point others to the gospel through our own lives and service.

Message: “The Heavenly Vision” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “Sovereign Setbacks.” As we continue looking at Paul’s story in the book of Acts, Pastor Christian helps us understand the good plan of God in all circumstances. Through Paul’s example, we learn how to respond to setbacks in life, as well as how to continue serving God well in the midst of those setbacks.

Message: “The Iceberg” from Jimmy Dodd

A message from the series “Sovereign Setbacks.” In this message, guest Pastor Jimmy Dodd talks about trusting God’s sovereignty amid life’s hardships, illustrated through the apostle Paul’s experiences in Acts 25. The message highlights the importance of spiritual community for healing and support, shares encouraging stories of persecuted Christians, and calls us to trust God’s promises, embrace patience, and hold on to faith even when life seems out of control.

Message: “The Main Thing” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “Sovereign Setbacks.” In this message about how to follow and serve God well in the midst of setbacks in life, Pastor Christian talks about the importance of trying to get the most out of your current circumstance in life rather than trying to get out of it. By drawing from examples in Paul’s life in the book of Acts, we learn about the three things to keep ourselves focused spiritually in difficult seasons, as well as how to find purpose in the waiting.https://www.youtube.com/live/ZYG2GMUQPVE?si=Bi42ZAGWxJAIIdMx

Message: “Useful Hard Times” from Christian Newsome

A message from the series “Sovereign Setbacks.” In this message, we learn more about why what we believe about God in the midst of setbacks can change our entire view of life’s difficult times. With a focus on God’s sovereignty and providence, we learn that God has a plan for everything, even difficult seasons. Ultimately, we learn how to trust God and remain faithful to Him in hard times.