Sermon follow-up 8/11/25

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Today we begin a new sermon series on the book of Titus called "Every Good Work." This series will explore how our beliefs connect with our behaviors, and how the good works we do flow from the grace we've received from God.

Sermon follow-up 8/11/25

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In times when life seems overwhelming and prayers appear to go unanswered, where can we find hope? The book of Habakkuk, particularly chapter 3, offers profound wisdom for those struggling to see God's goodness amid difficult circumstances.

Sermon follow-up 8/4/25

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In a world filled with injustice, violence, and suffering, it's easy to wonder if evil will ever be defeated. When we see innocent people suffering or experience pain ourselves, we might question where God is in all of this. The book of Habakkuk addresses these very concerns and reminds us of a powerful truth: God is on His throne, and nobody will get away with evil.

Sermon follow-up 7/28/25

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We all hate waiting. Americans spend 37 billion hours each year waiting in line, and as Alex Stone's research on "why waiting is torture" shows, we'll do almost anything to avoid the feeling of stagnation. But what about waiting on God? How do we handle those seasons when we're stuck between God's promise and its fulfillment?

Sermon follow-up 7/21/25

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Have you ever looked at the world around you and wondered why God allows injustice to continue? Do you sometimes feel like your prayers for help go unanswered? If so, you're not alone. The ancient prophet Habakkuk felt the same way, and his honest dialogue with God provides a powerful model for how we can bring our deepest questions to the Lord.

Sermon follow-up 7/14/25

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When Christ takes hold of us, our entire purpose shifts. Just like Louis Zamperini, whose life was transformed when he encountered Jesus, we too find ourselves with a new prize to chase after. The Apostle Paul understood this transformation better than most, and in Philippians 3, he shares the "one thing" that should drive every believer's life.

Sermon follow-up 7/6/25

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In a world where we often take our basic abilities for granted, imagine suddenly experiencing something you've never had before. For those who are colorblind, special glasses can reveal a world of color they've never seen. The emotional reactions in these moments are powerful - the overwhelming gratitude when a major obstacle is removed from someone's life.

This same transformation happens spiritually when Jesus heals our blindness and restores our sight.

Sermon follow-up 6/30/25

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In our busy lives filled with distractions, where should we focus our attention? The story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 offers profound wisdom about what truly matters in our relationship with Jesus.

Sermon follow-up 6/23/25

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Have you ever received critical feedback about something you're passionate about? It's rarely comfortable, especially when we're looking for validation rather than honesty. Yet sometimes we need that outside perspective to see ourselves clearly.

In Mark's Gospel, we encounter a story about a man seeking feedback from Jesus—but he wasn't prepared for what he heard. This encounter reveals a profound truth about what it truly means to follow Christ.

Sermon follow-up 6/16/25

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In the midst of life's battles and challenges, what should be our primary focus? King David, writing from a place of hardship while hiding in caves and running for his life, gives us a profound answer in Psalm 27.