All Things New with Jeff Ackenback

Whether it's family, friend, or romantic, we all have relationships throughout our lives. It's important, though, to remember that we are already worth being loved, already enough, and then do our best to show others the same.

Whether it's family, friend, or romantic, we all have relationships throughout our lives. It's important, though, to remember that we are already worth being loved, already enough, and then do our best to show others the same.

There is no way I'm going to listen through these to see which is better, as I'm a horrible judge of that for myself. So I'm including both the 9:30 traditional sermon and the 11:00 traditional sermon. They are essentially the same, with a few differences depending upon what caught my attention in the moment. Enjoy!

There is no way I'm going to listen through these to see which is better, as I'm a horrible judge of that for myself. So I'm including both the 9:30 traditional sermon and the 11:00 traditional sermon. They are essentially the same, with a few differences depending upon what caught my attention in the moment. Enjoy!

Whether it's family, friend, or romantic, we all have relationships throughout our lives. It's important, though, to remember that we are already worth being loved, already enough, and then do our best to show others the same.

Regardless of the type of relationship, it's important to know that we are worth being loved, even as we are. Changing or doing something to "earn" love isn't a true type of love.

This morning's sermon (from me) about letting go of our limits, because God's love for us is limitless.

Occasionally we take a "wrong turn," and the temptation is to keep going, to cover it up...to try to hide. However, it's always better to face up early rather than late; to be the ones who admit to our wrongs, rather than have someone "tell on us."

My sermon from this morning on Anger. And the Hulk.

Occasionally we take a "wrong turn," and the temptation is to keep going, to cover it up...to try to hide. However, it's always better to face up early rather than late; to be the ones who admit to our wrongs, rather than have someone "tell on us."

In our lives, there are certain points where our decisions can lead to greatness...or...not.

In our lives, there are certain points where our decisions can lead to greatness...or...not.

My sermon from this morning...

One of...however many I do...bonus episodes. (Recorded live in an apartment with no studio audience...well, except Stevie)

One of...however many I do...bonus episodes. (Recorded live in an apartment with no studio audience...well, except Stevie)

Seeing injustice, hatred, suffering...and doing nothing is playing a part in it.

There is much more to the Christmas story than what we see

One of...however many I do...bonus episodes. (Recorded live in an apartment with no studio audience...well, except Stevie)

We sometimes make it too hard, but life comes down to treating others with respect, kindness, and love.

No one believed Joseph and Mary, yet they continued forward, even traveling over 80 miles across the desert. They weren't perfect, but they persisted and showed faith, doing all they could to overcome each obstacle that arose...and they were just normal people, like you and me.

One of...however many I do...bonus episodes. (Recorded live in an apartment with no studio audience...well, except Stevie)

Always do your best to grow, to love, to be thankful...to show others who you really are, not who you hope to be someday.

Loving everyone is tough, but it's important. Show empathy, understanding, and the same we respect you expect others to show you.

Being like Jesus means showing humanity, love, respect...and actually being LIKE Jesus.

Everyone goes through bad times, some worse than others, but instead of focusing on how "the other 9" are handling it, do your best to treat others as you'd want to be treated...even when you're at your worst.

A series of things that go bump in the night...and their Biblical foundations.

A series of things that go bump in the night...and their Biblical foundations.

One of...however many I do...bonus episodes. (Recorded live in an apartment with no studio audience...well, except Stevie)

A series of things that go bump in the night...and their Biblical foundations.

An actual recorded case of a ghost...in the Bible.

I say things that hopefully form a cohesive message. Only you can decide!

No matter what you are working on in your life, it's important to recognize that there will be ups and downs. Do your best to remember the ups during the downs, and always remember that there's no shame in asking for help.

My message from the Sunday, August 22 contemporary service.

Always keep fighting. No matter how bad things, get, remember that you are not alone...that you are worth the fight.

We live in a world where a lot is based on appearances, and that can impact not just our self image, but also our faith, our confidence...everything. It's a hard process, but it starts with asking for help, with learning to put your identity not in the opinions of others, but in your faith...and in doing your best to begin giving yourself grace.

We've talked a lot about wisdom, but it's something that we always should focus on, at least in terms of growing in it. In our lives, we'll be faced with a lot of situations and decisions where our impulse is to react poorly or even panic...but the first step to "wising up" is to stop and think, work through things...and understand that if you're doing your best, you'll be doing everything you can.

In a world where people have a public face, a private face, a Church face, etc...it's tempting to give in and do what everyone else does. However, it's on us to be better, to move past hypocrisy...to be examples.

You always carry an infinite number of possibilities for how you react, what you choose...who you are. Always do your best, love others, treat others as you'd want to be treated. Be you, no matter what others say.

No matter how long you live or how much you earn, it will never feel like you have enough money or time. However, if you use your time and resources to help others, to be an example, to make a difference...you'll find that the "never enough" feeling takes on a more positive, hopeful light.

For us, the parable of the three servants/talents seems a little odd. The point isn't in the amount each servant got, though, but in how much of themselves they gave. We aren't always going to be as successful as we'd like, especially when compared to others, but if we do our best...if we show love, seek peace, and live on hope...then that's going to make a difference.

My sermon from the July 4 Traditional service.

My sermon from the July 4 contemporary service.

Treat others as you want to be treated, not as you are treated. Love everyone unconditionally.

Reflect who you really are at all times, because it will eventually come out. Do your best, be real...be genuine.

Have people around you who will help you find the right path for you...not the one that is easiest or most fun. Remember, you don't know everything...so always seek the best route.

In the age of information, it's very easy to gain knowledge. However, with everything at our fingertips, it's sometimes even harder to grow in wisdom, to question what we see, to learn for ourselves. Wisdom is taking knowledge and learning how to use it, how to do the right thing, how to love God, to love others.