April 22, 2018
by Josh Black
Each week as I prepare for my sermons, there are things I find in my study that I simply don’t have time to include. They get left on the cutting room floor. A lot of what gets left out isn't needed in the sermon, but sometimes I run across something I really want to share. That happened last week. I was really blown away by some observations James Montgomery Boice made ...
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April 19, 2018
by Jordan Green
As a follower of Christ, is it ok to have doubts?
If that feels like a polarizing topic, let me ask it a different way: as a Christian, is it ok to ask questions about the faith? Any question?
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March 22, 2018
by First Free
Construction is underway for our new kitchen area. Track the transformation as we post updates here throughout the project! If you look in the gym you'll quickly notice a wall that was constructed to section off the construction area. Here's a peek behind the doors into the changes taking place....
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March 14, 2018
by First Free
Construction is underway for our new kitchen area. Track the transformation as we post updates here throughout the project! If you look in the gym you'll quickly notice a wall that was constructed to section off the construction area. Here's a peek behind the doors into the changes taking place....
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February 24, 2018
by First Free
Construction is underway for our new kitchen area. Track the transformation as we post updates here throughout the project! If you look in the gym you'll quickly notice a wall that was constructed to section off the construction area. Here's a peek behind the doors into the changes taking place....
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February 16, 2018
by First Free
Construction is underway for our new kitchen area. Track the transformation as we post updates here throughout the project! If you look in the gym you'll quickly notice a wall that was constructed to section off the construction area. Here's a peek behind the doors into the changes taking place:...
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February 1, 2018
by Josh Black
In the Christian life, we need each other. One of God's intended pathways to spiritual growth is the family of believers serving and supporting one another. On Sunday we looked at some of the more informal ways we can do this. In that sermon I referenced our True Community series and encouraged you to listed to this sermon on Committed Community. In it I covered more of th...
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January 18, 2018
by Josh Black
We’re two weeks into our “Means of Grace” series. The means of grace are simply the ways God has given us to grow in grace, as Peter said (2 Peter 3:18), or to become more like Jesus (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:18). I’m encouraged by how many of you have given me feedback, shared your stories with me, and asked questions about application. You wouldn’t believe how much ...
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December 24, 2017
by Judy Hollander
There is not a more appropriate focus for the week of Christmas than love. God IS love! It is part of his perfect character and is seen in all his deeds. J I Packer states, “To know God’s love is indeed heaven on earth.” He further defines God’s love as an “exercise of his goodness towards sinners… he has given his Son to be their Savior.” Christ’s coming i...
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December 17, 2017
by Judy Hollander
Advent is a season of waiting. For children each day’s (slow!) passing means Christmas is one day closer. Presents under the tree, baking cookies, and other special Christmas traditions all add to the expectant waiting for the big day. It is hard to wait patiently!
As God’s people waited for Jesus, they endured much suffering. The joyful hope of the promised Messiah...
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