6 Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Matthew Raley (10-20-13) In our current sermon series, Pastor Matt is teaching us the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week we saw that all of us need to deepen our skills. Apollos, a highly educated man, needed to deepen his skill in te…

6 Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power Acts 18.24-28 Matthew Raley (10-13-13) In our current sermon series, Pastor Matt is teaching us the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. In today’s message we will observe how the Holy Spirit used Priscilla and Aquila to mentor Apollos so that his ministry had a deep…

6 Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power Philippians 4: 4-7 Matthew Raley (10-6-13) In our current sermon series, Pastor Matt is teaching us the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. When Christ’s people share life by praying together, they discover Christ’s power and purposes in fresh ways through the Holy …

6 Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power Acts 12:1-17 Matthew Raley (9-29-13) In our current sermon series, Pastor Matt is teaching us the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week we learned how the Spirit shows his power through believers who connect with each other. In today’s message we will look a…

6 Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power Romans 12:9-10 Matthew Raley (9-22-13) In our current sermon series, Pastor Matt is teaching us the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week we learned that the Holy Spirit uses connections between believers to power the Kingdom. Today we follow up by asking a …

6 Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power Acts 11: 19-26 Matthew Raley (9-16-13) In our current sermon series, Pastor Matt is teaching us the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. In today’s message, using Barnabus as our model, we will see how the Spirit worked in the early church through making connections …

Six Ways to Participate in the Spirit’s Power Acts 1: 6-8 Matthew Raley (9-8-13) Today Pastor Matt kicks off the fall season with a new sermon series which will teach us, from the Scriptures, the ways in which God’s people can participate in the power of the Holy Spirit. Because Peter and the rest of the disciples received the Holy Spirit and parti…

Three Miracles of Jesus Luke 14:1-6 Matthew Raley (7-28-13) Today we will be exploring the works of Christ through the eyes of Isaac, a fictional eyewitness. Isaac is reclining at table with his friend Simon, a prominent Pharisee, and Jesus. Isaac sees a prostitute moving toward Jesus on her knees, tears smearing her make-up. She breaks open an ala…

Three Miracles of Jesus Mark 5:21-43 Matthew Raley (7-21-13) Jairus, the synagogue ruler, is sitting with his twelve-year-old daughter who is dying. After she falls asleep, he goes to his roof and begins to pray. As he calls on the promises of God, he notices people running through the streets shouting, “Jesus!” He cannot reach Jesus easily. A mass…

Three Miracles of Jesus John 4.43-54 Matthew Raley (7-14-13) A royal official returns, filled with anxiety, to his home in Capernaum. He rushes to his son’s room where his manager is overseeing the boy’s care. No physician has been able to stop the boy’s decline. The most expensive treatments have accomplished nothing. The manager says, “Jesus of N…

Confronting Human-Centered Religion We can often create a fantasy Jesus, one who meets our desires, instead of dealing with the real Jesus. Matt Raley will take you into John 6 and show you how Jesus teaches the disciples to deal with him as he truly is.By mraley

Confronting Human-Centered Religion What is the relationship between Jesus and the Old Testament? Does that relationship matter today? Matt Raley will take you into the Gospel of John and show you how Jesus insisted on the Old Testament as the key to understanding his ministry.By mraley

The Characteristics of True Faith Have you ever had to stand with Jesus alone? Matt Raley will take you into John 5 and show you how Jesus calls the Jewish leaders to give up their fear of one another and believe Him.By mraley

The Characteristics of True Faith How often do you feel uncertain about the Lord’s promises? Matt Raley will take you into John 5 and show you how Jesus reasons with our uncertainty and how he calls us to soften our hearts.By mraley

The Characteristics of True Faith What is the relationship between believing Christ and fearing Him? Matt Raley will take you into John 5 and show you Jesus’ teaching about himself as Son of God and as Judge.By mraley

The Characteristics of True Faith Is there a connection between faith and obedience in the Christian life? Matt Raley will take you into John 5 and show you the response of a man just after Jesus healed him. The man’s faith looks an awful lot like obedience.By mraley

The Characteristics of True Faith What is genuine faith? Matt Raley will take you into John 5, where an invalid makes the shift from being sick to being well. You’ll find out what it means that Jesus gave healing at the pool of Bethesda.By mraley

The Characteristics of True Faith What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How do you show faith when you aren’t getting the response you want from him? Matt Raley will take you into John 4 and show you how a man persisted with Jesus even when Jesus showed no favor.By mraley

The Diversity Culture We hate confrontation. But there comes a point in sharing Christ when you need to say hard things. Matt Raley will take you into John 4 and show you what kind of harvest work Jesus has called us to, and how he has called us to do it.By mraley

The Diversity Culture As your family gathers for Christmas, you may be dreading the tension. How should you talk to your family member who doesn’t follow Christ? Matt Raley will take you into John 4 and show you how Jesus earned the Samaritan woman’s confidence by answering her question.By mraley