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Gifted for a Purpose: One Body, Many Members
August 30th, 2025
So, how do you discover your gift? Start with self-examination: What do you enjoy? What needs do you notice? What seems effective when you do it? Then step out and serve....  Read More
by Desk of the Pastor
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Jesus Yes. Church No.
December 9th, 2020
Jesus Yes. Church No. By Pastor Brian Stanley, Regular Contributor If you have been a pastor long enough, you'll have seen your share of folks that walk away from the church - both the big 'C' and the...  Read More
by Brian Stanley

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From Fearful Faith to Foolish Confidence
May 9th, 2026
Order in the Middle of the Storm
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When God Is Still Working… But Something Is Off
April 25th, 2026
When It Was Simple
April 18th, 2026
A Cracked Foundation
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 January
Living Sacrifice: Preparing the Way for JesusWhat Is Truly NeededFirst Things FirstOne Thing is Needed
 February
What The Lord RequiresWhat God Looks ForEverything You NeedWhat Is Needed Now
 March
The Tree That Took LifeLiving East of EdenThe Tree That Bore a CurseFrom Palms to the Garden
 April
When the Story Doesn’t End the Way You HopedA Cracked FoundationWhen It Was SimpleWhen God Is Still Working… But Something Is Off
 May
Order in the Middle of the StormFrom Fearful Faith to Foolish Confidence
 2025
 January
Built on Truth That TransformsUnshakable Unity: The Foundation of the Church’s MissionThe Great Commission In Everyday LifeA Perspective That Perseveres
 February
The Gospel Changes EverythingThe Gospel: A Power That TransformsWhen the World Trades Truth for LiesWhen Judgment Comes for Us Too
 March
Religion Won’t Save You—But Jesus WillGuilty as Charged—Why We Must See Our Sin to See God’s GraceWhen the Judge Paid the FineFaith Alone: Abraham's Story, Our Story
 April
Peace with God – More Than a FeelingYou Were Born Into Adam’s Story—But You Don’t Have to Stay ThereThistles and Thorns: A Good Friday ReflectionDead to Sin, Alive to GodTrue Freedom: Choosing the Right Master
 May
The Law ExposedThe Battle Lines Are Drawn—And Every Woman CountsWhen the Struggle Is RealFrom Condemnation to AdoptionWhen Glory Feels Distant
 June
Nothing Else MattersThe Posture That Changes Everything
 July
A Life Worth FollowingFearless and FreeMercy and Mystery: When God's Plan Doesn’t Look Like OursThe Word of Faith: Salvation for AllHow Will They Hear?
 August
Grace Doesn’t QuitGrafted by GraceThe Depths of God’s WisdomLiving Sacrifices: A Life of WorshipGifted for a Purpose: One Body, Many Members
 September
Authentic Love: Living the GospelOvercoming Evil with GoodLiving Faithfully Under AuthorityThe Debt of Love and the Urgency of Holiness
 October
Stop Judging: The Weak and the StrongWhat Matters Most: Pursuing Peace and Building UpUnited in Hope: Living to Please OthersAmbassadors of Christ: Called to Proclaim
 November
Partnership in the Gospel: Generosity & PrayerThe Final Word: Strengthened by the GospelGive What You GotBecoming Last So Others Can be FirstThe Wisper of Hope
 December
When Peace has a NameThe Shout of JoyThe Cry of Love
 2024
 December
Peace on Earth: The Town of David and the Prince of PeaceBorn to You: The Joy of ChristmasMessiah the Lord: God’s Love in ActionFor The Glory of God
 2023
 January
Just Do ItOne New Thing
 March
Sacrifice
 2022
 May
StoriesCynthiaEight Words.In The Waiting
 June
Look At MeDid God Really Say...?HoseaLet it FallQuietly Hope
 July
The Gift of FreedomStuck and Not Really Enjoying Your LifeLayers
 August
\"Unanswered Prayers\"Distraction or OpportunityDaily WorshipLessons From A Rusty Old HingeBalance
 September
Small Groups Just Aren't My ThingQuiet QuittingPushing Through the Hard Stuff: Why Humility and Hard Work are Key in Relationships
 October
ReciprocityHe Knows Our HeartsI Have The Authority
 November
Turn the Heat UpWhat Has Your Attention

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