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Multiplication Effect of Sin & Blessing // Genesis 4:17-6:8 - Made to Multiply

Sin has the potential to multiply generationally... but so does blessing. Looking at Genesis 4:17-6:8, we'll see that while sin can multiply through generations, it's God's heart to intervene.

Oct 21, 202445 min

Multiplication & Sacrifice // Genesis 3:22-4:16 - Made to Multiply

Dysfunctional families, murder, and half-hearted worship... Pastor Kyle traces all these themes as he walks through Genesis 4.

Oct 13, 202450 min

Multiplication & Temptation // Genesis 3:1-21 - Made to Multiply

In Genesis 1-2, humanity was blessed and commissioned to multiply, but in Genesis 3, we experience deception, cursing, and division. In this message, Pastor Kyle walks us through how to live in this Genesis 3 world.

Oct 6, 202452 min

Multiply in Marriage // Genesis 2:21-25 - Made to Multiply

Looking at the first marriage in Genesis 2:21-25 we find that marriage is about a lifetime of commitment, becoming one, and unashamed intimacy. In this message, Pastor Kyle not only defines marriage, but gives biblical principles for dating.

Sep 29, 202453 min

Multiply as a Woman // Genesis 2:18-23 & 3:20 - Made to Multiply

Walking through Genesis 2:18-23 and 3:20, we find that women are uniquely called to partner, help, and bring life to all the relationships in their lives.

Sep 22, 202448 min

Multiply as a Man // Genesis 2:1-9, 15-20 - Made to Multiply

What makes a man a man? Walking through Genesis 2, we see that men are formed by facing God, being fathered, and facing reality.

Sep 15, 202447 min

Blessed to Multiply // Genesis 1:26-28 - Made to Multiply

God's design for humanity is that we'd take what he has given us and make something of it. In this message, Pastor Kyle traces the theme of multiplication through Scripture and gives us a vision for cultivating rather than consuming.

Sep 8, 202448 min

Dealing with Anger // Jonah 4 - Jonah

Walking through Jonah 4 we see how our anger damages us and how God responds to us in our anger.

Sep 1, 202439 min

Second Chances // Jonah 3 - Jonah

In Jonah 3, God not only restores Jonah, but uses him to bring revival. What God did for Jonah, he wants to do for you.

Aug 25, 202447 min

Hitting Rock Bottom // Jonah 2 - Jonah

When we run, hit rock bottom, and are at our lowest, how does God respond? In Jonah 2, we see Jonah do just this and call out to God in his distress.

Aug 18, 202451 min

Running from Responsibility // Jonah 1 - Jonah

Have you ever done the exact opposite of what God calls you to? In Jonah 1, Jonah does just that, and we see God pursue him still.

Aug 11, 202451 min

Can You Handle the Truth? // 2 Corinthians 13 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 13, we find that the church in Corinth was full of compromise and conflict, so the Lord calls them to examine themselves and make restoration their goal.

Aug 4, 2024

Weakness & Strength // 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

As we walk through 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 we're made to ask, how should we respond to our weakness and suffering, and how does God want to meet us in them?

Jul 28, 202450 min

Beaten Body & Broken Heart // 2 Corinthians 11:1-29 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

False teaching not only presents a different message, but has a different hero and a different spirit. In 2 Corinthians 11:1-29, we learn how to respond to false teachers and that the gospel is simple.

Jul 21, 202451 min

We are at War // 2 Corinthians 10 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

We're in a war... and the primary battlefield is the mind. In this message, we walk through 2 Corinthians 10 and learn that we have the responsibility to call out false belief systems and that we can do this by walking in the authority Christ has given us.

Jul 14, 202452 min

Keep Going // Acts 18:1-17 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

Have you ever felt tempted to quit when you know the Lord wants you to keep going? In Acts 18:1-17, the Lord gives Paul courage to continue even in the face of opposition, and we find that he does the same for us today.

Jul 7, 202440 min

Cheerful Giving // 2 Corinthians 9 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 9, we find that our generosity should be planned, willing, and cheerful, and that giving is so foundational it's referred to as the "ministry of the saints."

Jun 30, 202450 min

The Gospel & Money // 2 Corinthians 8 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 8, we see that God has been so generous to us in his goodness and favor that the natural response is to be generous in return.

Jun 23, 202449 min

Christians Need Cleansing // 2 Corinthians 7 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

How are believers continually cleansed and made increasingly holy? In 2 Corinthians 7 we find that the Lord accomplishes this in each of us as we live by faith in the promises of God and walk in continual repentance.

Jun 16, 202451 min

The Glory Now Revealed: What We'll Discover About God in Heaven - Stand Alone Message

What does Scripture actually tell us that heaven is like, and why should we think about it more than we do? In this message, pastor Andy Davis walks us through how Scripture answers these questions.

Jun 9, 202443 min

Different to Make a Difference // 2 Corinthians 6:1-18 - Grace & Grit. A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 6:1-18, God invites us to work with him to impact those around us, and he warns us not to receive his grace in vain by ignoring his call to gospel partnership.

Jun 2, 202451 min

Ambassadors of Reconciliation // 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 we find the motivation, perspective, identity, and message we have, and all of it motivates us to share our faith.

May 26, 202445 min

Tents & Buildings // 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, we find encouragement in knowing we'll receive a resurrected body, and we're met with the sobering reality that we'll all stand before God in the final judgment.

May 19, 202449 min

Jars of Clay // 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

Are you willing to give up something you love for something you love even more? In 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Paul talks about the pain he is willing to go through to bring the gospel to those he loves.

May 12, 202449 min

Don't Lose Heart // 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 We do not lose heart because God is working in people's hearts and we get to be a part of it.

May 5, 202450 min

Freedom in the New Covenant // 2 Corinthians 3 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 3, we learn that the New Covenant is better than the Old Covenant because it brings true freedom through Christ.

Apr 28, 202446 min

No Pain No Gain // 2 Corinthians 2 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

Is it worth it to hurt someone's feelings if it's ultimately for their good? In 2 Corinthians 2 we learn that ministry can be painful, but sometimes pain comes before restoration.

Apr 21, 202442 min

When Plans Change // 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 we see that our plans might change, but the promises of God do not.

Apr 14, 202446 min

Are You Comfortable? // 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 - Where Glory Dwells: A Study on 2 Corinthians

In 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 we learn that God doesn't comfort us just so we can be comfortable... but so that we can comfort others.

Apr 7, 202452 min

Empty Tomb or Empty Faith // 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 - Stand Alone Message

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 we find the most important person in history and the most important event in history: Jesus and his resurrection, both of which require a response. So, what's yours?

Mar 31, 202441 min

Is God Real? // Lee Strobel - Stand Alone Message

Over 200 times a second, someone is searching this question online: “Is God real?" Listen as Lee Strobel discusses the evidence for God from cosmology and the historical evidence of the resurrection of Christ.

Mar 24, 202446 min

Worshiping in the Wilderness // Habakkuk 3 - When in Doubt: A Study in Habakkuk

Most of us find it easy to worship when things are going well, but what about when we're in the wilderness? In Habakkuk 3, we're shown how to trust God even when our circumstances aren't changing.

Mar 17, 202446 min

Don't Waste Your Waiting // Habakkuk 2 - When in Doubt: A Study in Habakkuk

How do we wait upon the Lord? In Habakkuk 2, we learn that, while we can't control our circumstances, we can control how we wait and who we wait with.

Mar 10, 202446 min

How to Wrestle with God // Habakkuk 1 - When in Doubt: A Study in Habakkuk

What do you do with unanswered prayers, doubts, and disappointments? In Habakkuk 1:1-17, the prophet Habakkuk shows us what it looks like to bring our problems to God in honest prayer.

Mar 3, 202442 min

The Lukewarm Church // Revelation 3:14-22 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

In Revelation 3:14-22, we see that lukewarm churches and christians are comfortable, complacent, and compromised, and that the only way we can fight against lukewarmness is to let Jesus in.

Feb 25, 202445 min

The Missional Church // Revelation 3:7-13 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

In Revelation 3:7-13, we see that Jesus both comforts and commissions the church as they encounter both open doors and opposition.

Feb 18, 202439 min

The Dead Church // Revelation 3:1-6 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

Why do churches die, and what can they do to prevent it? In Revelation 3:1-6, we get an example of a dead church who is called to wake up.

Feb 11, 202450 min

More Tolerant than God // Revelation 2:18-29 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

Is it possible to be too tolerant? In Revelation 2:18-29, through the example of the church in Thyatira, we learn that God wants us to walk in love without tolerating sin.

Feb 4, 202442 min

The Worldly Church // Revelation 2:12-17 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

In Revelation 2:12-17, we find that the church in Pergamum had good deeds but bad doctrine, so what were they missing? They were listening to the wrong voices for their ultimate authority.

Jan 28, 202447 min

The Suffering Church // Revelation 2:8-11 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

In Revelation 2:8-11, we see that following Christ can result in suffering, but that God has a purpose in the pain and strategy in the suffering.

Jan 21, 202452 min

The Cold Church // Revelation 2:1-7 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

In Revelation 2:1-7, we get a picture of a church that is all head and no heart, which makes us ask, what do we do if we realize we've left the love we had at first for Christ?

Jan 14, 202450 min

A Bigger Vision of Jesus // Revelation 1:1-20 - What's Wrong With the Church? The 7 Letters of Revelation

We all want clearer vision for our life. In Revelation 1 verses 1-20, we learn where, how, and from whom we can gain this vision.

Jan 7, 202446 min

Glasses of Grace or Focals of Fairness // Matthew 19:27-20:16 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

In Matthew 19:27-20:16, the parable of the generous landowner makes us ask: What lens will we see life through? The lens of God's grace or one of grumbling?

Dec 31, 202346 min

Three Responses at Christmas // Matthew 2:1-16 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

In Matthew 2:1-16, King Herod, the chief priests and scribes, and the wise men all have a different response to Jesus' birth, and in this we see that everyone responds to Jesus in either anger, apathy, or adoration.

Dec 24, 202344 min

Two Ways to be Lost // Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

Through the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15, Jesus teaches that there are two ways to be lost, rebellion and religion, but only one way home, a relationship with him through repentance.

Dec 17, 202346 min

Come to the Table // Luke 14:1-24 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

In Luke 14:1-24, Jesus uses the Parable of the Great Banquet to illustrate for us the importance of inviting in and honoring those who cannot repay us as that's what he did for us.

Dec 10, 202317 min

Prioritizing Bigger Vision Over Bigger Barns // Luke 12:13-21 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

What does it look like to invest wisely versus foolishly? In the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-21, Jesus answers this question as he warns us against storing up riches for ourselves and calls us to lives of gratitude and generosity.

Dec 2, 202350 min

Keep Praying: The Parable of the Persistent Widow // Luke 18:1-8 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus confronts our arrogance, anxiety, hurriedness, and every other excuse we bring with the encouragement to keep on praying in faith.

Nov 26, 202333 min

Forgiven People... Forgive People // Matthew 18:15-35 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

In Matthew 18:15-35, Jesus uses the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant to teach us how foolish and dangerous unforgiveness is in the light of how greatly we've been forgiven.

Nov 19, 202349 min

Who & How to Love // Luke 10:25-37 - Plot Twist: The Parables of Jesus

In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus answers these two questions through the Parable of the Good Samaritan: Who is my neighbor? And what does it look like to love them as much as I love myself?

Nov 12, 202348 min