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God has called us to live out our personal faith in collective community. So what does it mean to be a part of the community of the church? What kind of commitment does God long for us to make to His family, His people?

Unity matters. Jesus prayed that we would be one just as He and His Father were one. So how can we pursue that oneness and how can we protect the connectivity God has already given us?

Generosity was one of the defining marks of the early church. So what does the Bible say about "Living Generously" and what does that look like for us in 2016?

God has created each one of us with a specific calling. Every one of us has a unique ministry in His global mission. So what's yours? Do you know where you fit? Do you understand how He's made you and how He wants to use you?

If you could describe your perfect church, what would it be like? What would it do? What would it be passionate about and committed to? In this message we look at God's model for local congregation and talk about how can we be and become that kind of church!

What does it mean to "be" the Church? What kind of people does God want us to be and what kind of congregation does He want us to become? Is everything that Christians are doing contributing to the mission? If not, what do we do about it?

Making disciples (evangelism) and maturing disciples (discipleship) is indisputably THE mission of the church. But how many of us are actually doing this? What are the reasons we so easily get side-tracked from this mission? And what are some simple ways we can get back to actually living out our mission?

Making disciples (evangelism) and maturing disciples (discipleship) is indisputably THE mission of the church. But how many of us are actually doing this? What are the reasons we so easily get side-tracked from this mission? And what are some simple ways we can get back to actually living out our mission?

Contentment, what does it mean? Are you happy with the things God has given you? Even if you are you may be surprised to discover that this is still not what our bar for contentment should be based on. Tonight we will learn what true contentment is based on and how it can be realized no matter what your physical situation or status is.

We sing about them and see them on Christmas cards, but do we really know who these wise men were? If we don't, we miss the crucial role they played in the Nativity Story. Be moved by God's sovereign plan and welcoming grace as we learn about the Magi.

What was it like to be one of the shpeherds? Imagine being the first ones to know that the Savior had been born?! What did they see, hear, and experience, and how can their response shape our own this Advent season?

What did the Advent look like through the eyes of Mary and Joseph? How does their perspective shape our understanding of Christ's coming and how can we respond in faith like them?

What do we need to know about the "end times"? What does the Bible say? And how can we be informed but not fearful? Jesus dealt with these questions and more. Check it out in this discussion based on his conversation in Mark 13.

How do we respond as Christians to some of the big news of today, the threat of ISIS, the terrorist attacks in Paris, Syrian refugees landing in American and elsewhere. Here's what scripture has to say on these issues.

"Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the entire Bible. Behind every sin and struggle that you and I have is a false god that is winning the war in our lives." - Kyle Idleman, Gods at War. Learn from Jesus' devestating encounter with the Rich Young Ruler and get equipped to wage war against the idols that control our hearts.

What does it mean to be generous? How do you define generosity? How does God define it? Ultimately, it has nothing to do with how many 0's are on your check. God defines it by something much deeper ...

Who was Jesus? Who is Jesus? It's a question that Jesus himself felt was important enough to ask His disciples. Join us as we look at the wrong answers, learn the source of the right answer, and look at how that answer changes the world around us.

Jesus was not afraid to have his reputation questioned by his association with the broken, the hurting, and the lost. His compassion moved Him to action and motivated extravagant displays of love regardless of someone's past, present, or future failures (hello, Peter!). So how are you loving people like him today? How are you displaying this same kind of compassion?

Jesus is the God of miracles for whom nothing is impossible. So what do His miracles tell us about Him and how does His infinite power shape the way we live and view our circumstances?

What do you value more ... now or later? What drives your life ... the moment or the future? Your answers to those questions not only helps define your maturity but also shape every part of your journey through life. So which one should we value above the other and how do we adjust our lives to reflect that priority?