According to Jesus, lots of devout religious people have lost their way, even while they think they’re in the center of God’s will. How ‘bout us? How would we know if we lost our way spiritually? What are the signs of religion gone bad? This week we’ll study a passage of Scripture where Jesus lays […]
Author Archives: Jeff Miner
The Problem With People
Getting along with the people around us – at home, at work, at church, within our extended family, and among our friends – is one of life’s greatest challenges. Putting up with people ain’t easy – especially when they keep disappointing us over and over. This week we’ll look at two brilliant pieces of advice […]
Drowning
Have you ever found yourself in the water in crisis, afraid you might drown? Life is often like that – times when waves of adversity threaten to overwhelm us. This Sunday we’ll explore a Gospel story that offers powerful insight for times we feel like we’re drowning.
Sent
“Why am I here?” It’s one of the most basic of all questions. “I mean, really, what am I supposed to be doing with my life!?” This week we’ll explore how Jesus suggests we answer that question, as we continue our sermon series “Journeying With Jesus.”
Power Surge
Jesus taught that faith unleashes the power of God in our lives. But why? And how? This Sunday we’ll look at a Gospel passage that grapples with those two vital questions and traces three key steps for unleashing the power of faith. Don’t let a little bit of race traffic on the west side of […]
The Key To Serenity
Imagine being able to live a life that floats above circumstances, cultivating a happiness deep enough to anchor you in good times and bad. This week we’ll look at a passage where Jesus tells us how to do that – as we launch a new sermon series, “Journeying With Jesus.”
Losing It
The thought of losing anything – our mind, our dreams, anything – is scary. Yet that’s exactly what Jesus – and his mother Mary – did. They gave up everything, and it came back to them a thousand fold. This Sunday we’ll explore the amazing spiritual notion that “we win by losing.” (Be sure to bring your […]
Winning By Losing
Life often feels upside down – the unexpected happens, things go wrong, change is foisted upon us, we experience a huge loss. This week Jesus will teach us how to turn those times into opportunity.
If I Were God
Imagine you were God. What would you do? How would you chose to live? What would your agenda be? This Sunday we’ll explore a passage of Scripture that theologians believe to be the earliest recorded Christian song. You’ll probably be surprising at what the lyrics of the song teach us about God, and about how […]
Lord of the Dance
This week we’ll tackle one of life’s biggest questions: How does God really feel about me? For guidance, we’ll dig deep into an ancient Old Testament poem that presents God in a way you probably have never dared imagine. Then we’ll bring the poem to life in an artistic way that will take your breath […]
Six Feet Under
Join us this Sunday for a spectacular Easter worship celebration, followed by one of the most unusual – but hopefully helpful – Easter sermons you’ve ever heard.
Recognizing God Moments
On Sunday, we’ll mark the beginning of Jesus’ final week by studying the story of his “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem. Our children will help us welcome Jesus with palms and celebration, after which Pastor Jeff will challenge us to draw some practical lessons about how we can better recognize “God moments” in our own lives.
What Is The Bible Really?
That’s the question we’ll tackle this Sunday in our ongoing mini-series on Great Theological Questions. If you’ve ever had doubts, questions, or concerns about what the Bible is and how it should be understood, this Sunday’s sermon might make a real difference for you. Join us as we continue wrestling with our honest questions.