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Sep 12, 2021 • 38min

Lady Wisdom, the Tree of Life

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 3:13-4:27 Sometimes it takes a metaphor for us to truly understand the truth of something. In Proverbs 3:13-4:27, Pastor Ryan Smith details the book's personification of wisdom as both the Tree of Life and a potential spouse we are to embrace, love, and cherish. What do these metaphors mean in our understanding of wisdom in the book of Proverbs and in the larger story the Bible is telling? Sermon Notes Here
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Sep 5, 2021 • 1h 3min

Wisdom‘s Way

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 3:1-12 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our series in the book of Proverbs as we look at the Good Life or Wisdom's Way, as practically described in 3:1-12. This passage helps us in our journey by acting as both an invitation and an audit. What are the characteristics we ought to pursue and are those present within our lives?
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Aug 29, 2021 • 50min

Walking with Wisdom

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 2:1-22 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our series, "Wisdom's Way" as we look at Proverbs 2:1-22. After the previous chapter's warning of the way of folly and wickedness, how do we ensure we find and stay on the path of wisdom? And once we find it, what should we expect out of life on Wisdom's Way? Sermon Notes Here
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Aug 23, 2021 • 46min

Wisdom's Warning

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 1:8-33 Guest Pastor Lucas Parks teaches on Proverbs 1:8-33 and the opening chapter's warning of the way of wickedness and foolishness. Unlike we so often believe, we are not all that autonomous. Our lives are lived listening to one of two guiding voices. Proverbs 1 turns up the volume on the voices of folly and wisdom, inviting us to question who's voice is truly guiding the way of our lives.
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Aug 15, 2021 • 53min

Garden Tools

From the series "Wisdom's Way". Proverbs 1:1-7, 3:19-20, 24:3-4, 30:1-6 Pastor Ryan Smith opens our new series in the book of Proverbs, Wisdom's Way, looking at Proverbs 1:1-7 and the big questions of the purpose and intent of the book. What is the Book of Proverbs? Why was the Book of Proverbs compiled? Who is this book for? And How should it be received? Far more than a compilation of folksy aphorisms, the book of Proverbs brings together the driving themes of the Bible in surprising new ways. Sermon Notes Here
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Aug 8, 2021 • 41min

Hope.

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:25-34 Pastor Ryan Smith closes out our Kaleidoscopic Gospel series as we look at Acts 16:25-34 and the Hope of the Gospel as it transforms the life of the Philippian jailer. Sermon Notes Here
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Aug 1, 2021 • 43min

Power

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:16-24 As we continue in our Kaleidoscopic Gospel series, Pastor Ryan Smith teaches on Acts 16:16-24 and the conversion of a slave girl. In following her story, we see how the "power" of the Gospel brings the justice of God to the oppressed and overturns spiritual and human oppression. We're invited to ask how words, works, and wonders are part of our framework for reaching our community with the Gospel. Sermon Notes Here
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Jul 28, 2021 • 21min

Quarterly Ministry Update

Pastor Lorenzo gives a ministry update for the quarter. He shares about the current state of the ministry, along with some of the challenges we’re facing and the opportunities we have before us as a family following Jesus together on mission.
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Jul 25, 2021 • 47min

Truth

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Ryan Smith continues our Kaleidoscopic Gospel series, looking at Acts 16:11-15 and the conversion of Lydia. In examining her story, we're invited to reflect on the "truth" of the Gospel and how it is the answer to every person's searching, regardless of how "spiritual" or "religious" they may or may not be. Sermon Notes Here
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Jul 18, 2021 • 46min

Beauty

From the series "Kaleidoscopic Gospel". Acts 16:1-5 Guest Pastor, Heath Hardesty, continues in our series on evangelism, Kaleidoscopic Gospel, looking at Acts 16:1-5 and the conversion of Timothy. In his story, we find the impact of beauty as revealed in the context of his relationship with his mother and grandmother.

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