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Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:11-19 Our sin disrupts and destroys relationships. Our sinful choices result in painful consequences. Painful consequences lead us toward godly grief or worldly grief. Are you ready to come home?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:8-10 God’s Heart for Lost Sinners is marked by Concern, Urgency, and Outrageous Celebration. Do you live an “as it is in Heaven” lifestyle? Church Culture matters! Let’s become a church that is... A safe place for Seekers to listen in and ask questions. A welcoming place for Repenters to find hope, peace, and freedom in Christ. A place filled with Searchers who intentionally pray for and seek out the Lost. A place with Rejoicers who celebrate when the Lost are Found...as it is in Heaven. A place that calls Grumblers and Unconcerned to repent and return to the Heart of God.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:8-10 God’s Heart for Lost Sinners is marked by Concern, Urgency, and Outrageous Celebration. Do you live an “as it is in Heaven” lifestyle? Church Culture matters! Let’s become a church that is... a safe place for Seekers to listen in and ask questions; a welcoming place for Repenters to find hope, peace, and freedom in Christ; a place filled with searchers who intentionally pray for and seek out the Lost; a place with rejoicers who celebrate when the Lost are Found...as it is in Heaven; a place that calls grumblers and unconcerned to repent and return to the Heart of God.

Pastor Luke APastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:1-7 God is deeply concerned about the Lost. God is tender toward the Found. God is full of joy when sinners repent—and He wants us to Rejoice with Him! Application for Us: What does God want me to set aside (Leave) so I can consistently pursue the Lost? Where does God want me to Go in search of the Lost? Who does God want me to search for?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Gospel of Luke | Lost. Found. Rejoice! Text: Luke 15:1-7 God is deeply concerned about the Lost. God is tender toward the Found. God is full of joy when sinners repent—and He wants us to Rejoice with Him! Application for Us: What does God want me to set aside (leave) so I can consistently pursue the Lost? Where does God want me to Go in search of the Lost? Who does God want me to search for?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Romans 15:1-13 The personal experience of abounding in Hope comes from: A deeper understanding of who God is. Pursuing a full life–full of Divine graces and personal trust. Leaning into the power of the Holy Spirit within the Spirit-filled life.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Romans 15:1-13 The personal experience of abounding in Hope comes from: A deeper understanding of who God is. Pursuing a full life–full of Divine graces and personal trust. Leaning into the power of the Holy Spirit within the Spirit-filled life.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Acts 10:1-48 God loves people outside your "box." (vv. 1-16). The Holy Spirit will lead you to reach people outside of your comfort zone. (vv. 17-28) Your understanding of God's plans often follows your obedience to His promptings. (vv. 29-43) You will be amazed as you watch the Spirit make outsiders into family by faith. (vv. 44-48)

Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Acts 10:1-48 God loves people outside your "box." (vv. 1-16). The Holy Spirit will lead you to reach people outside of your comfort zone. (vv. 17-28) Your understanding of God's plans often follows your obedience to His promptings. (vv. 29-43) You will be amazed as you watch the Spirit make outsiders into family by faith. (vv. 44-48)

Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Acts 9:1-22 God is working in ways you do not see. (vv. 1-9) God wants to use you to seek the lost. (vv. 10-12) God has plans and purposes for people in your life...beyond what you know. (vv. 13-16) God wants to use you to share the message of Grace. (vv. 17-22).

Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Acts 9:1-22 God is working in ways you do not see. (vv. 1-9) God wants to use you to seek the lost. (vv. 10-12) God has plans and purposes for people in your life...beyond what you know. (vv. 13-16) God wants to use you to share the message of Grace. (vv. 17-22).

Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Luke 19:1-10 God's love for us is visible in Jesus. God's heart is to seek out lost sinners like us. Have you embraced God's love by faith in Jesus? Do you share God's heart for seeking lost sinners?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Series: God's Relentless Love Text: Luke 19:1-10 God's love for us is visible in Jesus. God's heart is to seek out lost sinners like us. Have you embraced God's love by faith in Jesus? Do you share God's heart for seeking lost sinners?

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Additional Scripture Texts: Exodus 24:1-11 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Matthew 26:26-28 Hebrews 7:27 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I undercut mutual worship of Christ when I actively engage in or passively tolerate... (v.17) >> Division: My selfish preferences above ministry to you; (vv.18-19) >> Despising: You have little or no value to me. (vv.20-22) My greatest need in times of division or despising: Revealed truth! (v.23a) The Lord's Supper-a time for us... >> to remember Christ. (vv.23b-25) >> to proclaim the means of salvation. (v.26) >> to examine ourselves. (vv.27-32) >> to minister. (vv.33-34)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 I undercut mutual worship of Christ when I actively engage in or passively tolerate... (v.17) >> Division: My selfish preferences above ministry to you; (vv.18-19) >> Despising: You have little or no value to me. (vv.20-22) My greatest need in times of division or despising: Revealed truth! (v.23a) The Lord's Supper-a time for us... >> to remember Christ. (vv.23b-25) >> to proclaim the means of salvation. (v.26) >> to examine ourselves. (vv.27-32) >> to minister. (vv.33-34)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 God designed my marriage to exhibit glory... (v.7) >> by understanding and pursuing our God-given, complementary purpose; (vv.8-10) >> by valuing Biblical interdependence. (vv.11-12) My marriage will grow, even thrive, as I humble myself and obey God. (v.16)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 God designed my marriage to exhibit glory... (v.7) >> by understanding and pursuing our God-given, complementary purpose; (vv.8-10) >> by valuing Biblical interdependence. (vv.11-12) My marriage will grow, even thrive, as I humble myself and obey God. (v.16)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:7-12 God designed my marriage to exhibit glory... (v.7) >> by understanding and pursuing our God-given, complementary purpose; (vv.8-10) >> by valuing Biblical interdependence. (vv.11-12) My marriage will grow, even thrive, as I humble myself and obey God. (v.16)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 13-15 God wants my marriage to be spiritually vibrant. (vv. 4a, 5a) (Public worship is the overflow of private worship.) God intended my marriage to be a place of (trinitarian/mutual) honor. (vv. 4b, 5b) Disobedience will damage the spirit of my marriage. (vv. 5c-6, 13-15) Cultivating a culture of honor and spiritual vibrancy within my marriage will result in powerful worship.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 13-15 God wants my marriage to be spiritually vibrant. (vv. 4a, 5a) (Public worship is the overflow of private worship.) God intended my marriage to be a place of (trinitarian/mutual) honor. (vv. 4b, 5b) Disobedience will damage the spirit of my marriage. (vv. 5c-6, 13-15) Cultivating a culture of honor and spiritual vibrancy within my marriage will result in powerful worship.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 True worship requires aligning my doctrine and my practice with God's Word. (v.2) Greater worship comes as I develop a heart of understanding. (v.3a) Worship is embracing God's blueprint for my marriage. (v.3b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 True worship requires aligning my doctrine and my practice with God's Word. (v.2) Greater worship comes as I develop a heart of understanding. (v.3a) Worship is embracing God's blueprint for my marriage. (v.3b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship in Marriage 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 True worship requires aligning my doctrine and my practice with God's Word. (v.2) Greater worship comes as I develop a heart of understanding. (v.3a) Worship is embracing God's blueprint for my marriage. (v.3b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 11:1 Discipleship: a call to evaluate my priorities. Discipleship: a call to develop meaningful relationships. Discipleship: an invitation to growth and maturity. Discipleship: a call to upgrade my passion and urgency. Discipleship: a model to multiply. Discipleship: a pursuit of the Ultimate.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 11:1 Discipleship: a call to evaluate my priorities. Discipleship: a call to develop meaningful relationships. Discipleship: an invitation to growth and maturity. Discipleship: a call to upgrade my passion and urgency. Discipleship: a model to multiply. Discipleship: a pursuit of the Ultimate.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 The most frequent opportunities to bring glory to God are found in expressing love within my human relationships. My primary purpose in life is to bring glory to God. (v.31) Love weights the impact of actions on others. (v.23) Love seeks the best outcome for others. (v.24) Love protects the weaker brother or sister...(vv.25-30)...without falling into legalism or thanklessness. Love eliminates unnecessary hindrances to the Gospel. (vv.32-33)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 The most frequent opportunities to bring glory to God are found in expressing love within my human relationships. My primary purpose in life is to bring glory to God. (v.31) Love weights the impact of actions on others. (v.23) Love seeks the best outcome for others. (v.24) Love protects the weaker brother or sister...(vv.25-30)...without falling into legalism or thanklessness. Love eliminates unnecessary hindrances to the Gospel. (vv.32-33)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 My overconfidence is a recipe for defeat, and ultimately disqualification. (v.12) I must understand the commonness of temptation. (v.13a) Overcoming temptation is really about trusting my faithful Father. (v.13b) I must trust God to... (v.13c) know my limits, provide my escape, and empower my victory.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 My overconfidence is a recipe for defeat, and ultimately disqualification. (v.12) I must understand the commonness of temptation. (v.13a) Overcoming temptation is really about trusting my faithful Father. (v.13b) I must trust God to... (v.13c) know my limits, provide my escape, and empower my victory.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Idolaters demand humanistic worship; Believers crave transcendent worship. (v.7b) Idolaters prioritize worldly pleasure; Believers live for unseen reward. (v.8) Idolaters demand specific timing; Believers rest in providence. (v.9) Idolaters act based on human capacity; Believers act based on Divine capacity. (v.10) My spiritual experiences do not equal spiritual transformation. (vv.1-5) If corruption happened to them, it can happen to me too. (v.6) An appetite for idolatry is evidence of my forgetfulness or unbelief. (v.7a) I must choose: a life of Idol-chasing or Christ-exalting worship. A heart of worship will emerge as I receive Biblical instruction. (v.11)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Idolaters demand humanistic worship; Believers crave transcendent worship. (v.7b) Idolaters prioritize worldly pleasure; Believers live for unseen reward. (v.8) Idolaters demand specific timing; Believers rest in providence. (v.9) Idolaters act based on human capacity; Believers act based on Divine capacity. (v.10) My spiritual experiences do not equal spiritual transformation. (vv.1-5) If corruption happened to them, it can happen to me too. (v.6) An appetite for idolatry is evidence of my forgetfulness or unbelief. (v.7a) I must choose: a life of Idol-chasing or Christ-exalting worship. A heart of worship will emerge as I receive Biblical instruction. (v.11)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 You must have the mindset of a (soul) winner. (vv.24-25) Your temptation: Random living. (v.26) Your tragedy: Random living which results in a failed examination. (v.27b) Your triumph: A disciplined, intentional life dedicated to advancing the Gospel. (v.27a)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 You must have the mindset of a (soul) winner. (vv.24-25) Your temptation: Random living. (v.26 Your tragedy: Random living which results in a failed examination. (v.27b) Your triumph: A disciplined, intentional life dedicated to advancing the Gospel. (v.27a)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Winning More: A choice I must make. (v.19) Winning More: A price I must pay. (vv.20-22) Winning More: A message I must live for. (v.23a) Winning More: Blessings I can share. (v.23b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Winning More: A choice I must make. (v.19) Winning More: A price I must pay. (vv.20-22) Winning More: A message I must live for. (v.23a) Winning More: Blessings I can share. (v.23b)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Am I living the Christian life with joyful passion? (v.15) Joyful passion intensifies with an understanding of my stewardship from God. (vv.16-17) Joyful passion overflows as I serve beyond what is expected. (v.18)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:15-18 Am I living the Christian life with joyful passion? (v.15) Joyful passion intensifies with an understanding of my stewardship from God. (vv.16-17) Joyful passion overflows as I serve beyond what is expected. (v.18)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 "I have rights based on..." eternal life: I am a citizen of Heaven; (v.1a) status; (v.1b) personal investment; (vv.1c-2) equality; (vv.4-6, 12a) common sense, and common courtesy; (vv.7-8a) God's Word; (vv.8b-11) Christ's teaching. (vv.13-14) I can choose to yield my rights. (v.12b) Yielding my rights will cause me to experience discomfort. (v.12c) Yielding my rights will open a door for greater, Gospel impact. (v.12d)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 "I have rights based on..." eternal life: I am a citizen of Heaven; (v.1a) status; (v.1b) personal investment; (vv.1c-2) equality; (vv.4-6, 12a) common sense, and common courtesy; (vv.7-8a) God's Word; (vv.8b-11) Christ's teaching. (vv.13-14) Read me my Rights! I can choose to yield my rights. (v.12b) Yielding my rights will cause me to experience discomfort. (v.12c) Yielding my rights will open a door for greater, Gospel impact. (v.12d)

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 I will always have Christians in my life that are less mature than me. (v.7) I must be aware of how my freedom is impacting other believers. (vv.8-11) Failure to care for my brother or sister in Christ is sin. (v.12) Worship is demonstrating a commitment to sacrificial, patient, and relentless Love. (v.13) The Issue: My perspective on weaker believers... My bother to be avoided, an interruption to my agenda; or, My brother to be served, my God-given privilege in disciple-making.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 I will always have Christians in my life that are less mature than me. (v.7) I must be aware of how my freedom is impacting other believers. (vv.8-11) Failure to care for my brother or sister in Christ is sin. (v.12) Worship is demonstrating a commitment to sacrificial, patient, and relentless Love. (v.13) The Issue: My perspective on weaker believers... My bother to be avoided, an interruption to my agenda; or, My brother to be served, my God-given privilege in disciple-making.

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 The purpose of theological knowledge is to provide freedom (to me). (v. 1b) Misapplied theological knowledge reveals my ignorance... seen in reckless freedom and arrogance. (vv. 1c, 2) Theological knowledge combined with Biblical love... will result in substantive edification. (vv. 1d, 3) My theological knowledge is central to my personal worship. (vv. 4-6) Conclusion: Does my Biblical knowledge empower my God-centered worship and build up other believers?

Pastor Luke Ahrens My Church Filled With God's Power | The Power of Worship 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 The purpose of theological knowledge is to provide freedom (to me). (v. 1b) Misapplied theological knowledge reveals my ignorance... seen in reckless freedom and arrogance. (vv. 1c, 2) Theological knowledge combined with Biblical love... will result in substantive edification. (vv. 1d, 3) My theological knowledge is central to my personal worship. (vv. 4-6) Conclusion: Does my Biblical knowledge empower my God-centered worship and build up other believers?

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 God wants to transform your knowledge about Him to knowledge of Him. God wants you to have a greater grasp on rich hope, glorious treasuredness, and life-altering power. God invites you to live in light of His Resurrection power, seen in our Risen Savior.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 God wants to transform your knowledge about Him to knowledge of Him. God wants you to have a greater grasp on rich hope, glorious treasuredness, and life-altering power. God invites you to live in light of His Resurrection power, seen in our Risen Savior.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Secular Christianity is devoid of life and power. Living by the Spirit--are you... keeping in step with the Spirit’s transformation? listening to the Spirit’s voice? leaning into the Spirit’s power? resting in the Spirit’s presence?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Secular Christianity is devoid of life and power. Living by the Spirit--are you... keeping in step with the Spirit’s transformation? listening to the Spirit’s voice? leaning into the Spirit’s power? resting in the Spirit’s presence?

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Cancel Culture is a spiritual and relational dead end. Jesus uncanceled you by grace. You are invited to be an ambassador of Grace Culture.

Pastor Luke Ahrens The Revival We Need Cancel Culture is a spiritual and relational dead end. Jesus uncanceled you by grace. You are invited to be an ambassador of Grace Culture.