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Matthew 19:16-22 (MSG)

Another day, a man stopped Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”

Jesus said, “Why do you question me about what’s good? God is the One who is good. If you want to enter the life of God, just do what he tells you.”

The man asked, “What in particular?”

Jesus said, “Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal,...

This week, Dave wraps up the first part of our series on the early church as recorded in the book of Acts (we will return for the second part in the fall). Next week, we will be having a BBQ and pool party at the home of one of our church families. There will also be an opportunity to be baptized there. As a result, there will not be a sermon podcast episode next week. If you are interested in joining us, please reach out. Also, as...

Ecclesiastes 7:10-14 (NIV)

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?”
    For it is not wise to ask such questions.

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing
    and benefits those who see the sun.
Wisdom is a shelter
    as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
    Wisdom preserves those who have it.

Consider what God has done:

W...

Today, Dave Blow continues our look at the birth of the church in the book of Acts. What does it mean to be courageous and how can the Holy Spirit help us to have real courage in the world?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Prior to the teaching and just before dismissing the children to KidsPoint, Dave showed this clip from The Wizard of Oz.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teach...

Romans 1:18-23 (ESV)

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they ...

This morning was our monthly Community Sunday where we have communion together as well as have time for coffee, snacks, and fellowship after musical worship. This month, Dave offered a brief reflection on compassion as the heart of Jesus and the way of the kingdom.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Please find the link to the compassion survey here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week'...

Matthew 13:44-46 (NIV)

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."

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This week, Dave Blow continues in our series about the early church with a message about what it looks like to life in community. The early church lived in a radical sort of community. What should ours look like?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read Acts 2:42-47 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you most about...

Psalms 25:1-5 (NIV)

In you, Lord my God,
    I put my trust.

I trust in you;
    do not let me be put to shame,
    nor let my enemies triumph over me.
No one who hopes in you
    will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those
    who are treacherous without cause.

Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
Guide me in your truth and...

This morning, Dave Blow continues our series on the beginning of the church as recorded in the book of Acts. What does it mean for the Spirit to be with us?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. What part of the Pentecost story stands out to you most this week, and why?

3. Read Acts 2:1-21 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands ...

Ephesians 3:7-12 (NIV)

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.His intent was that no...

Today, Dave Blow kicks off our new series about the birth of the church as recorded in the book of Acts. What does it mean to be a witness of Christ?

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. What is something in life you find difficult to wait for? Why do you think waiting can feel so uncomfortable?

3. Read Acts 1:1-11 (preferably in multiple ...

Colossians 1:9-14 (ESV)

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience wi...

This week, Dave Blow wraps up our series on what it means to be resurrection people by sharing his testimony and how he knows that "Jesus is in the restoration business".

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. What’s a simple or ordinary moment (like a meal or conversation) that has stayed meaningful to you? What made it significant?

3...

Psalms 23 (ESV)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
    for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

You p...

This morning was our monthly Community Sunday where we have communion together as well as have time for coffee, snacks, and fellowship after musical worship. This month, Dave offered a brief reflection on what it means for Jesus to be our friend and why that reveals that compassion for others is our calling.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teach...

Psalms 52 (NIV)

Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?
    Why do you boast all day long,
    you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?
You who practice deceit,
    your tongue plots destruction;
    it is like a sharpened razor.
You love evil rather than good,
    falsehood rather than speaking the truth.
You love every harmful word,
    you...

Today, Dave continues our series on what it means to be resurrection people with a teaching on Thomas and his doubt. Jesus never rebukes Thomas for his doubt but uses it was a way to invite us all in to the community of faith.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read John 20:24-31 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to...

Psalms 15 (NIV)

Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
    Who may live on your holy mountain?

The one whose walk is blameless,
    who does what is righteous,
    who speaks the truth from their heart;
whose tongue utters no slander,
    who does no wrong to a neighbour,
    and casts no slur on others;
who despises a vile person
    but honours th...