What does that familiar Christian term “quiet time” really mean? Why do we struggle to communicate and commune with God? And, in the culture and time we live in, what can we do about it?Di Pastor Luke Uran

God’s Word is within easy reach for most of us. Yet, fewer people are accessing it on a regular basis. In a shallow culture, it can be easy to forget the deep, eternal value of Scripture in our lives and community. This message includes five practical tips to build world-changing habits.Di Pastor Luke Uran

Jesus said, "Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." Jesus’ edict about the Sabbath overcomes religious activity and asserts that Sabbath rest is a gift. Jesus also said that he is Lord of the Sabbath and this means that He is the one we come to when honoring the Sabbath. Consider four practices that will make space for the restoration …

C.S. Lewis wrote: “We may be content to remain what we call ‘ordinary people.’ But He is determined to carry out quite a different plan.” Stephen was an ordinary man who valued following Jesus more than he valued his earthly life. The disciples recognized him as “full of faith and of the Holy Spirit,” and “full of God’s grace and power.” The entire…

Peter and John pray for boldness and for miracles … and then God’s answers shake the world. What does our prayer life say about our view of God? If he answered what we prayed for this week, how would the world look different?Di Pastor Luke Uran

There's a lot more to the story of Daniel in the lions' den than what gets included in most kids' Bible storybooks. This week we'll look at how a constant posture of gratitude to God helps us stand against opposition and trust him with our fears.Di Pastor Luke Uran

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It’s THAT section — the one every modern congregation reads and then says, "Why can’t our church be like that?” And then we think about all of the legitimate obstacles. Was the early church an unattainable ideal for us today? Or, as we dig into this passage together, might we discover something we’ve been missing?…

Comfort does not equal contentment. In fact, one often works against the other. As we navigate a culture that craves comfort but can't ever seem to find true contentment, there is no better example than the Apostle Paul.Di Pastor Luke Uran

We begin an Advent series of messages to help us all make room for Jesus through spiritual disciplines. This week: In a culture that so often overindulges, God can use fasting to grow us in humility, trust and self-control.Di Pastor Luke Uran

As followers of Christ, we are called to live in community. It is important to recognize that while some of our relationships move us closer to Jesus, others may end or let us down. To endure and finish well, we need faithful friends and our faithful God.

What constitutes good preaching? As Paul nears the end of his life, he issues a serious challenge to Timothy and others charged with preaching God’s Word—and also to those who hear it.Di Pastor Luke Uran

How has God woven Scripture into your faith story? 2 Timothy 3:14-17 illustrates that those who first witnessed to us, possessed a faith rooted in Scripture and that Scripture is foundational to our growth, our walk with Christ, and our ability to witness to others.Di Pastor Dave Creek

In challenging times, 2 Timothy 3:1-13 urges us to remain faithful by rejecting selfishness and ungodly influences. By staying rooted in Scripture and surrounding ourselves with Christ-like people, we can endure hardships and live with purpose.Di Luke Uran

We are to hold fast to the primary points of our faith. But when it comes to disagreements on secondary issues, there are good and bad approaches. Debating doesn’t help; that’s simply trying to prove another person wrong, and it causes division. But a humble conversation can protect relationships while each side might even learn a thing or two. Liv…

Sometimes when life gets difficult, we forget about the power and authority behind us in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Paul’s reminder to Timothy serves as a reminder for us, too.Di Pastor Luke Uran

In a fatherly voice, Paul tells Timothy: God knows you and has invited you to be a leader. But this calling doesn’t come from your own ability. You need his grace to follow his calling faithfully. What does it look like for us today to rely on God’s grace?Di Pastor David Creek

Paul tells us not to be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That’s a deeper point than we’ve usually thought about. It’s worth considering WHY we are tempted toward shame, the risk it poses to our faith … and how we can fight this tendency.Di Pastor Luke Uran

We begin a series from Paul’s last recorded letter before his execution. It’s a very personal, pastoral letter to a younger friend who’s going to help carry on the ministry. Paul’s final words are carefully chosen and worthy of our attention as the church.Di Pastor Luke Uran

Depending on our response, troubling times can bring us closer to God. When we pray, we sing … we worship—even when we don’t feel like it—God meets us there in ways we never expected.Di Pastor Luke Uran

Sometimes, God’s Word doesn’t seem to match what’s happening in my world. That’s a season of waiting, and we all know those. We can’t always control our circumstances. But, as we’ll learn from the prophet Habakkuk, there are a couple of important factors we can control.Di Pastor Luke Uran

The prophet Habakkuk has some hard questions for God. Why is everything such a mess? How can you possibly allow this? Aren’t you going to do anything about it? Then, God answers—but definitely not in the way Habakkuk wanted. For us today, it all sounds a little too familiar.Di Pastor Luke Uran

Jesus describes the kingdom of God as an enormous party in which God pays for everything and invites the unlikeliest people. What would it look like if our church modeled the invitational culture Jesus describes in this parable?