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Jared Darby teaches us that Noah’s world isn’t so different from our own. Even as Noah and his family were saved from the rising waters, they had to reckon with the sin they brought along – in each of their hearts. We are in the same predicament. The wooden vessel we look to isn’t the ark but the cross. And Jesus is standing ready to deliver us if …
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Steve Carter explores the dynamic between Cain and Abel – and the way that God experienced the generosity of each. He reminds us that God’s words to Cain, to know himself so well that he can rule over sin, also apply to us. Understanding that there is no scarcity of God’s goodness should free us to celebrate with one another and to be generous towa…
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Pastor Ken looks at the enemy’s deception in Genesis 3 and how his tactics really haven’t changed in how he seeks to lead us away from the Lord today. He points out how the enemy seeks to separate us from God, how we can arm ourselves again those attempts, and how God is always better than any temptation put in front of us.…
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In Sunday’s message Pastor Ken reminds us of the reasons that God created marriage: marriage is a vehicle for forever friendship, a place for safe sexuality, and a means of sanctification. He calls us to stand against culture’s superficial view of marriage and embrace the rich relationship God always intended.…
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Bible Teacher, Clay Scroggins reminds us that God can work amazing changes in our hearts when we surrender every part of our life to him. While we may not feel that we have much to offer, God cares more about your availability than your ability. As the story of the loaves and the fishes shows us, you never know just what God can do until you bring …
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Pastor Ken reminds us just how much we need community. And that we have found community in other believers - if only we will move towards one another. Faithbridge is a place with groups, teams, and ministries that you can plug into - not so you’ll have one more burdensome thing to keep up with - but so you'll have a community to help you carry the …
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Pastor Ken calls us to take a step into greater discipleship through Bible Study. Without a plan we are unlikely to succeed. Ken shares his daily Bible Study practice - the SOAP method. By following the steps of: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer we can find a rhythm that will see us through the ups and downs of life.…
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Bible Teacher Duffy Robbins reminds us that we have access to the throne room of God through prayer - a priceless privilege purchased for us by Jesus' death on the cross. God wants us to come to Him with whatever is on our hearts - the little things and the big things. Don't take this gift lightly - come before God with your needs, your praise, and…
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Founding Pastor Ken Werlein shares a special Christmas Eve message from Matthew, reminding us that the virgin Mary bore a son and called him Immanuel – God with us. What a gift God gave us to freely receive — Jesus Christ, the Son of God, sent to dwell among us and give us the gift of life.Di Faithbridge
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Clay challenged us to live up to the call of Romans 12:18, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." In the season of holidays and family gatherings this can be especially challenging. Whether or not we like someone, by focusing on our own behavior we can model the love of God.…
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Michael McDowell calls us to examine our response to God's generous gifts in light of Luke 17. God is always lavishing his gifts on us - but when those gift change, do we respond with anger or with trust in the Gift-Giver? To move our hearts from selfishness to trust we need to look for the gifts of God in our lives and express gratitude!…
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Founding Pastor Ken Werlein explores the question, 'Why can't we get a grip on greed?' Jesus talked about money frequently, urging us to recognize that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. We are only stewards. Ken invites everyone to take the Malachi 3:10 challenge over the next 90 days. You can do so at faithbridge.org/m310.…
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Founding Pastor Ken Werlein delivers the final sermon in our two-year series on the Life of Jesus. At the end of Acts, Paul is finally in Rome but imprisoned! Despite his circumstances, Paul continues to be a powerful witness for the resurrected Christ. We have the same chance. If we allow it, God will use our lives to His glory - whatever our age,…
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This Sunday Clay taught out of Acts 27, exploring a question that everyone wrestles with. Why does God allow us to go through storms in life? Seasons of testing are one way that God teaches us to cling to him above all else. God does not let us walk through these times alone; He is with us. The outcome that he is after is a heart that trusts Him mo…
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In a message from Acts 26, pastor Dan Slagle looks at Paul’s evangelical account before King Agrippa and how Paul goes about sharing Jesus with him. The scriptures show us that God is opening doors for sharing the Gospel with others and how our own personal story is powerful in sharing who Jesus is and what He’s done for us on the cross. When God h…
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Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins calls us to recognize the idols in our lives. He does not encourage us to love our children, jobs, and friends less - but to love Jesus more. We all have idols in our lives: any good thing that we make the ultimate thing is an idol. Only remarkable sacrifice can destroy an idol. And only Jesus can ultimately satisfy. Hi…
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Founding Pastor Ken Werlein challenges us to submit all areas of life to Jesus. In a message from Acts 19, we saw that while in Ephesus, Paul did more than teach and preach. As the Spirit of God moved, the people turned from evil and occult practices. Just as they burned their evil possessions, we must be willing to completely eradicate anything th…
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Dan Slagle taught out of Acts 18. Priscilla and Aquila give us a good example of a marriage where the husband and wife are on mission together. Even though we don't have any words of Priscilla and Aquila recorded, their actions reveal that God was the primary focus of their lives. By prioritizing their relationship with God, with one another, and s…
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Disillusionment is one way that God refines His children. If we are willing to take an honest journey and cling to Jesus, disillusionment will lead us somewhere beautiful. Peter's life shows us that wholeness in Christ integrates both knowing and feeling the truth of the gospel. It only comes after we shed our illusions about who Jesus is. He is co…
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In Acts 16, God uses an earthquake to allow Paul and Silas to show their jailer what true, life-giving, soul-restoring, Christian community looks like. In the modern era where we are increasingly isolated, life-changing community isn’t just a perk of the Christian faith, it is an essential part of being a follower of Christ.…
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Founding Pastor Ken Werlein explores the theme of God's will in Acts 16. If you've ever struggled to know God's will - take comfort. Even Paul got it wrong sometimes! And obedience can be difficult - but it's not usually complicated. God will not show us our next step until we obey what He has already revealed. Through prayer, you can find the stre…
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At the end of Acts 16, Barnabas and Paul disagree and part ways for the benefit of their ministries. Author and Bible Teacher Gary Thomas warns us that the devil can't steal our faith, but he can render us ineffective. Holiness isn't just avoiding sin; it's living a fruitful life. Jesus gives us many examples of such discernment. He walks away from…
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Pastor Scot teaches out of Acts, calling us to see how God has demonstrated his love for us through history. Paul's sermon, recorded in Acts 13, reminds us that God's plan has always been redemption. Then and now Jesus brings freedom from insecurity, shame, and fear. What is holding you back from accepting this amazing love?…
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Bible Teacher Clay Scroggins teaches out of Acts 12 today, sharing a valuable lesson from the death of Herod. It was Herod's weak sense of identity that led to his downfall - and Clay puts a tough question to everyone: "Who has the power to tell you you're enough?" Answer that, and you will know who has power in your life! Are we connecting our ide…
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Bible Teacher, Clay Scroggins brings us a word on prayer. In Acts 12, an angel frees Peter from jail; when he rushes back to his community, the incredulous Jesus-followers can't believe that God has answered their prayers. Clay encourage us to pray with a faith that expects miracles. At the same time, we must recognize that prayer ultimately "works…
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Pastor Scot Pollock brings a powerful word from Acts 11, showing us that when we experience suffering, what we believe about God matters more than ever. If we will remain faithful during troubled times, suffering can become our Pulpit: the place from which we share our testimony. It can become our Passport: giving us access to people and communitie…
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Pastor Dan Slagle reminds us that when God asks us to do something we don't want to do, He is never asking us to do it alone. In Acts 11, God asks Peter to step way outside of his comfort zone. Pastor Dan shows us how we can learn from Peter’s experience enable us to say "yes" to the hard things God asks us to do.…
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Worship Pastor Lizi Bailey reminds us of God's radical love for outsiders through the story of Cornelius and Peter. In Acts 10, we see God making his message to the Gentiles abundantly clear: "Yes, I want you in my family!" As followers of Jesus, we are God's welcoming committee; are we doing a good job? Lizi calls us to expand our hearts for the u…
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Founding pastor Ken Werlein exhorts our graduating seniors to seek out Christian community and to be that community for others. Just as the faithful Barnabas encouraged Saul, we all need people who cheer us on from the “balcony” of life. Whether you are 18 or 88, Jesus calls you to FIND a Barnabas and empowers you to BE a Barnabas.…
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In Acts 8, Philip was an ordinary man who had a seemingly ordinary encounter and a seemingly ordinary conversation that eventually led to extraordinary, history-changing blessings — all because he was obedient to the Holy Spirit. Like Philip, God wants to use you because you know the only One who can change and heal and save to the uttermost: Jesus…
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