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Jesus' answer to the greatest (and second greatest) commandment is stunning. On its own terms, these verses are some of the most important verses in the Bible. It gives endless applications. It deserves constant examination. We should know these words of Jesus better than any other passage in the Bible. Whether you are drinking milk or cooking meat, may this text challenge us to define maturity by how we treat an infinitely worthy God and others made in His image.

How do we move from milk to meat when it comes to God's Word? How do we grow from the simple truths of Scripture to the deeper and more complex realities of His Word? Check out this message and discover how God wants us to GROW through the constant use of His Word.

God is not threatened by our rebellion (individually or collectively as humanity). The Bible paints a picture of a sovereign God who rules over all ... not just with great power but great compassion. He is a God who commands the fate of the nations and yet cares about us. So why worry? Why be anxious? Instead, Scripture tells us to run to Him and find our refuge in Him regardless of what chaos we see in our world or experience in our lives!

In the midst of your sorrow and suffering, in times of either oppression or depression, if you've ever asked the question, "Where is God?", this message is for you.

How do we say Thank you to God? Listen as Matthew explains who is God, why he deserves our praise and thanks and how we should respond to these universal truths about Him in Psalm 100.

Sometimes we mess up and are plagued with feelings of guilt and shame. How can we use David's prayer in Psalm 51 as a guide when asking for forgiveness and restoration in our fellowship with God.

Would you say that reading the Bible is difficult? Boring? Do you almost never read it on your own time? Be encouraged and challenged by Psalm 19 to see that Scripture is one of God's greatest grace-gifts of Himself to us, and that reading Scripture is one of the most practical, life-transforming things we could do.

Life is like a journey, and Psalm 1 seeks to lay a foundation to that journey. It warns us and woos us by arguing the sobering reality that there are only 2 kinds of people, 2 paths, and 2 destinations. Where is your current path taking you? How should you recalculate your life navigation?

What does the Bible say about alcohol? Should a Christian drink? If so, what are the parameters that guide our use of alcohol and prevent us from abusing or misusing it?

God speaks through a variety of ways. He speaks through friends and counselors. He speaks through circumstances and open doors. He speaks through prayer, His Spirit, and peace. But the most reliable source of wisdom, direction, and insight is His Word. So how do we use God's Word to discern His will for our lives?

The Holy Spirit is the ever-present reality of God in me. He is the constant presence of God in my life and the continual source of Divine power that enables me to serve others and to share the Jesus story with my world.

Jesus is a prophet who reveals; are you listening and believing? He is a priest who redeems; are you drawing near? He is a king who reigns; are you obeying and worshiping Him? Learn more about how Jesus relates to us and how we should relate to Him.

Through faith in Christ, we become the adopted children of God. God is our Dad! So what does it mean for God to be our Father and how does that shape our understanding of and our interactions with Him?

Sexual abuse is an epidemic of incredible portions. The statistics are astounding and the damage inflicted on millions of children and adults is gut-wrenching. Yet there is hope and there is help. So whether you have been the victim of sexual abuse or know someone that has suffered through it, this sermon talks about how we can come "Out of the Shadows" of guilt, shame, anger, and fear into the freedom and restoration of Christ.

Ever get tired of doing good? Ever feel fatigued in your pursuit of a God-honoring, Jesus-exalting life? Ever feel like giving up or giving in? The journey is hard, but the reward is worth it.

What does it mean to "walk by the Spirit"? How do we know if the Spirit is truly working in us? How can we avoid leaning on our own strength to improve our character?

Through our faith in Christ, we are no longer slaves living under God's Law. Instead, we've entered into freedom as adopted sons and daughters of God. So what does that mean? How does our inclusion in God's family change the way we relate to Him?

What's the secret to moving forward in our journey with God? How do we make grow in our relationship with Him? How do we continue to be made more like Him?

The gospel is hard to believe, but it's true. It's hard to share, but it saves. It's hard to live out, but it keeps changing us. Don't let fear paralyze you; let the truth of the gospel mobilize you.