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Biblical Themes

This category contains 48 message series
Catalyst

Talking about the Holy Spirit can make people nervous. The Holy Spirit and the Trinity can be confusing. And to make things more complicated, the Bible uses a number of different words for the Holy Spirit. So how to we make sense of all of this? What does it mean and how does it relate to our lives? Join us for this three-week series as we look at the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Finding God’s Will

Do you ever wonder what God’s will is for your life? It can often seem cryptic or mysterious to know what God wants you to do. We will help you clear the fog and understand the plans God has for each one of us. Join us for this four week series on practical insights into finding God’s will for our lives.

Glow

We talk a lot about lives transformed, but what does that mean? What does a transformed life look like and how do we get there? It has to be more than the “life transformation” that is offered by the newest kitchen appliance or exercise machine. This weekend hear the stories of those who have been transformed, see them be baptized as a public announcement of their faith in Jesus, and party with them in the glowing result.

The Cast

Does the story of the Bible seem complicated to you? Most people feel that way. It is a big book. And the story line is difficult to follow. And there are some parts that just don’t seem to make any sense! But there’s good news. The story itself isn’t very complicated at all. In fact, it is amazingly simple. So in our brand new message series “The Cast” launching this weekend, we are going to tell you the story of the Bible in a way that you will be able to understand. And we are going to tell it from the very beginning all the way to the end.

Going Deep

When it comes to your faith, are you hanging out in the shallow end of the pool? The Bible says that we are to grow to maturity in Christ. But what does that look like? The answer may surprise you. This weekend we’ll at what it really means to move beyond that which is shallow and to “go deep” in your faith.

Intervention

We are starting a new series this weekend called Intervention. The series is based on the Old Testament book of Jonah. Jonah is great drama. It involves a man on the run, life-threatening situations, difficult decisions, and a surprise ending – and yes, a big fish! Most important, this little book (four chapters) has some profound things to say about a God who, out of his great love for us, is willing to “intervene” in our lives. Wherever you are in your own spiritual journey, we’re convinced you’ll find hope and help from Jonah.

The Advent

Love, the word so ubiquitous in our culture that it has lost much of its meaning. We love everything – our kids, our house, our new car, our favorite team, Starbucks coffee. What does it mean when we say we love something or when someone says they love us? What does love really look like? The advent (coming) of Christ into the world 2,000 years ago reminds us that love has a name – and his name is Jesus.

So What?

What difference does the resurrection make? Does it really matter? How does it impact the way you live your life on a daily basis? Even people who believe Jesus rose from the grave on the third day sometimes have difficulty articulating its relevancy to their lives. So whether you are a follower of Christ or are still examining His claims, join us this Easter as we explore the significance of the resurrection and celebrate the difference it can make in your life.

God of Wonders

When you don’t understand everything, can you believe in something? In this series we will look at tough questions and obstacles to believing. Learn the right questions to ask and how to choose the undeniable over the unexplainable.

Questions

Do you have questions about God? Questions about how God is at work in the world? Questions about how God is at work in your life? You’re not alone. God often works in ways that are baffling and confusing to us. Sometimes it leaves us with unanswered questions, wonder and doubt. We’d like to know the kind of questions you think about. Not so we can provide easy answers, but just to better understand what you’re dealing with.