From Rags to Righteousness
Sermon Series

What does it mean to be the body of Christ? We have died with him. We have been raised with him. We have ascended with him and our lives are hidden with him in God. Paul says that in light of the fact that God has chosen us for a new life of love in his Son, we must dress in the wardrobe he has picked out for us (Colossians 3:12).

So many Christians have experienced the very worst of life in the body of Christ. They have been on the receiving end of anger, criticism, gossip, or slander. They have been ignored, embarrassed, or judged. Many have bounced in and out of churches for years without ever sensing they belonged or mattered to anyone. Is this the best we can expect out of the church in this life, or does God have something else altogether in mind? Can church become a source of real hope, real joy, real love, and real life?

Guided by the practical wisdom from the Apostle Paul for the churches in Colossae and Ephesus, this sermon series will take a hard look at the very worst of church life with a hopeful eye toward all we can become through the Son in the Spirit. To live out God’s intentions for the Christian church in the world, we must be a people who move From Rags to Righteousness.

Series Playlist

From Rags to Righteousness
From Rags to Righteousness
Prayer Service Homily
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  • Prayer Service Homily

    Prayer Service Homily

    Jun 11, 2017 • 13:22

    Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: James 1:2-4

  • Clothing

    Clothing

    Jun 18, 2017 • 48:01

    They’re not our clothes The clothes are always His The clothes are a perfect fit Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Rightousness Scripture: Ephesians 4:24-5:2; Colossians 3:12-14

  • Speaking

    Speaking

    Jun 25, 2017 • 51:11

    The power of words Words of death Words of life Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Ephesians 5:19a; Colossians 3:16a

  • Singing

    Singing

    Jul 2, 2017 • 39:56

    Worship is that which: Fills our heart Shapes our life Remembers our future Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Eph 5:19; Col 3:16

  • Giving

    Giving

    Jul 9, 2017 • 47:37

    What God could be towards us, but isn’t What we should be towards God, but aren’t What the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us, and is Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17

  • Fish Out Of Water

    Fish Out Of Water

    Jul 16, 2017 • 45:50

    Old Assumptions New Vision Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Ephesians 5:21; Colossians 3:18

  • Praying

    Praying

    Jul 23, 2017 • 47:55

    The enemy without The enemy within The call to arms Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2

From the Grave to the Sky
Sermon Series

The ascension. Myth? Legend? Fabrication? Or the intended consequence of the resurrection? Perhaps even more important: What does the movement of Jesus from the grave to the sky mean for my life?

This sermon series will grapple with these questions and so much more as together we dive into the implications of our Lord’s resurrection, ascension, and ministry both in between and beyond. Are you struggling with confusion, fear, or doubt? Jesus comes alongside of those who love him. Do you need a fresh perspective on life? He wants to give you his own perspective of himself, yourself, and the world around you. Do you feel alone in your efforts to sort through the labyrinth of your circumstances? He knows firsthand what you are going through and fights on your behalf.

Easter has come and gone. So now what? As people whose lives are hidden with God in Christ, what does it mean that we have died with him, been raised with him, and have moved with him From the Grave to the Sky?

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From the Grave to the Sky
From the Grave to the Sky
Jesus Himself Came Near
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  • Jesus Himself Came Near

    Jesus Himself Came Near

    Apr 23, 2017 • 47:58

    Do they trust him? Can he be trusted? Do you trust him? Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

  • God is at Work in You

    God is at Work in You

    Apr 30, 2017 • 53:14

    Who is Jesus? (Vv. 5-8) Who am I? (Vv. 3, 14) Getting from here to there (V. 13) Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

  • Beyond The Moment

    Beyond The Moment

    May 7, 2017 • 34:40

     The Tyranny of Toil (v. 34) The Triumph of God (v. 20-28) Purpose and Promise (v. 58) Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15

  • Moving With Boldness

    Moving With Boldness

    May 14, 2017 • 49:45

    Our priest is a Son (v. 14) Our priest is a man (v. 15) Our priest is our hope (v. 16) Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

  • When God Fails You

    When God Fails You

    May 21, 2017 • 32:23

    The God who will fail you The unconquerable conquered And He shall reign Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11; 5:1-11

  • Christ, Our Life

    Christ, Our Life

    May 28, 2017 • 53:23

    The victory of Life The location of Life The power of Life Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From the Grave to the Sky Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

The Cross-Formed Life
Sermon Series

The Scripture reveals some ideas that are very attractive to the human heart. Who doesn’t like the concepts of peace, comfort, hope, and love?

But there is a central concept which is the basis of all the ‘positives’ that, at first flush, does not strike us as quite so uplifting; that is the Cross.

The symbol of all the good that God offers to us in the atonement is the Cross. And, with every verse that pertains to victory the underlying theme is coming to the end of ourselves. (Phil 3:10-11) Jesus did not say, “Take up your open tomb.” He laid down a principle that He also applied to Himself, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” (Matt. 16:24) Theologians call this the “cruciform” life, a life shaped by the meaning of the cross.

In this Lenten season, we are going to delve into this startling and exhilarating command, this formative principle from which everything else in our lives emanates. Our goal will be to listen carefully to the Spirit as He illuminates any area in our lives that is not under the shadow of the Cross. The only resurrection there is must come through a cross. And the life we now live is lived with a constant glory in the Cross of Christ our Savior. Let’s dive into the uncomfortable together in order that Jesus might lift us up into the fullness of the joy of knowing Him.

Series Playlist

The Cross-Formed Life
The Cross-Formed Life
Stuck on the Sidelines
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  • Stuck on the Sidelines

    Stuck on the Sidelines

    Mar 19, 2017 • 32:17

    Our responses to fear What God does for fearful people Speaker: Aaron Meservey Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture: I Samuel 17

  • Following Jesus

    Following Jesus

    Mar 26, 2017 • 41:13

    Following the Life of God (4:18-19a) Following and the End of My Life (4:20-22) Following His Ends in Real Life (4:19b) Speaker: Dr.Bill Ury Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

  • Thinking Like Jesus

    Thinking Like Jesus

    Apr 2, 2017 • 39:00

    This Mind: Comes Behind (v. 34) Disowns Self (v. 34) Carries a Cross (v. 34) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture: Mark 8:35-37

  • Palm Sunday

    Palm Sunday

    Apr 9, 2017 • 35:06

    The Glory of God Includes: Falling Dying Bearing Fruit Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Cross-Formed Life Scripture:  John 12:20-26

  • Praying

    Praying

    Jul 23, 2017 • 47:55

    The enemy without The enemy within The call to arms Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: From Rags to Righteousness Scripture: Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2

Christian to the Core
Sermon Series

Christian to the CoreYou are invited to join us on an 8-week journey to becoming a deeper disciple by increasing your intimacy with God, increasing your love for people, and discovering God’s greater purposes for your life as we explore the Eight Core Values of the most vibrant and dynamic Christians in the world.

The Eight Core Values provide a clear road map for what it means to be a disciple of Jesus who is growing in Christ. Learn more by clicking here.

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Christian to the Core
Christian to the Core
Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God
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  • Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God

    Christian to the Core - Intimacy With God

    Jan 1, 2017 • 48:39

    Receive The Glorious Life of God Confront Reservation Pursue Oneness Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: John 17:20-26

  • Christian To The Core - Passion For The Harvest

    Christian To The Core - Passion For The Harvest

    Jan 15, 2017 • 45:50

    God’s Desire Jesus’ Mission Our Responsibility Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

  • Christian To The Core – Embracing His Vision

    Christian To The Core – Embracing His Vision

    Jan 22, 2017 • 41:01

    His Vision: Reveals who we really are Needs His constant provision Requires our entire life Speaker: Pastor Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Numbers 13:30-14:10

  • Christian To The Core – Relevant Evangelism

    Christian To The Core – Relevant Evangelism

    Jan 29, 2017 • 48:51

    To share the Gospel in a relevant way means that you : Must confront fear Know all are the same Have a unique voice Cut to the chase Check your heart Join the Holy Spirit Speaker: Pastor Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

  • True Victory

    True Victory

    Feb 5, 2017 • 35:08

    Real victory is found in: A Standing Winner (3:14-19) A Sorrowful “Loser” (3:19-20) A Shared authority (3:21-22) Speaker: Pastor Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

  • Christian To The Core - Multiplication of Disciples

    Christian To The Core - Multiplication of Disciples

    Feb 12, 2017 • 50:14

    The Lord’s desire and method of multiplication (Gen. 12:2; Matt. 28:19-20; II Tim. 2:2) Jesus → Paul → Timothy → Others → The characteristics of a fruitful disciple  (II Tim. 1:5) Jesus → Paul → Disciples →            → You Applying Fruitfulness Jesus → Paul → Disciples →            →…

  • Christian to the Core - Family

    Christian to the Core - Family

    Feb 26, 2017 • 58:13

    What is a family? Why did Jesus put you in your family? What is a Godly family? Blessing your family I love you because: _______________________ I am thankful for you because: ______________ I pray that Jesus continues to work in your life to : __________________________ Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Christian…

  • Christian to the Core - Stewardship

    Christian to the Core - Stewardship

    Mar 5, 2017 • 33:53

    Responsible reception (Gen. 1:28-31) Re-creational donation (Matt. 5-6:24) Relational emancipation (Matt. 6:25-34) Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Matthew 6: 19-34

  • Christian to the Core - Integrity

    Christian to the Core - Integrity

    Mar 12, 2017 • 52:11

    One Thing Needful The Core (Deuteronomy 6: 4-5) Jesus at the Core (Luke 10: 38-42) Maintaining the Core (Colossians 3: 5-17) Speaker: Bill Ury Series: Christian to the Core Scripture: Deuteronomy 6: 4-5, Psalm 86

The Scandal of the Incarnation
Sermon Series

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There is no greater, more enthralling story than that of the one, true God taking on flesh. All of us have our own story, but to be brought into the drama of God’s own life is pretty overwhelming. In fact, it is unbelievable.

The account, actually, is quite scandalous. Speaking of Bethlehem’s manger, a preacher once asked the question, “What’s a good God like that doing in a place like this?” Maybe you have had the experience of wondering the same thing. Could Jesus actually want to become inseparably connected to the likes of you and me?

In the next four weeks we will be exploring the story of how the Son of God took on our human nature, why He chose the people He did to point to his arrival, and how He enters into the human story, your story. When Jesus enters your scandalous story everything has the possibility of becoming glorious, free, whole. It is a marvelous story, almost too good to be true.

Series Playlist

The Scandal of the Incarnation
The Scandal of the Incarnation
The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar
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  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

    The Scandal of the Incarnation - Tamar

    Nov 27, 2016 • 34:00

    He has entered our story (1:1) He has incorporated our stains (1:2-3) He has integrated us with Himself Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3

  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - Rahab

    The Scandal of the Incarnation - Rahab

    Dec 4, 2016 • 27:35

    The gospel for a prostitute: Requires faith (Heb. 11:31) Results in faithfulness (Jas. 2-255) Releases favor (Matt. 1:4-5) Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:2-5

  • Almost There

    Almost There

    Dec 11, 2016 • 8:51

    Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation

  • The Scandal of the Incarnation - The Redemption of the Outsider

    The Scandal of the Incarnation - The Redemption of the Outsider

    Dec 18, 2016 • 41:53

    The need for a redeemer The character of a redeemer The “allness” of redemption Speaker: Dr. Bill Ury Series: The Scandal of the Incarnation Scripture: Matthew 1:5

  • Christmas Homily

    Christmas Homily

    Dec 25, 2016 • 19:53

    Speaker: Pastor Diane Ury

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