Sermon Series

So That You May Believe

A Series in the Gospel of John

Join us as we explore the seven signs performed by Jesus recounted in the gospel of John. You may have heard these signs referred to as miracles, but while miracles display power, signs display power and contain a message for the observer. The central message in the gospel of John is, "these [signs] are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name" (John 20:30-31, CSB). In short, signs are good, but Jesus is better. Join us for this series and see how the message of these signs applies to you today!

So That You May Believe
Make Disciples

Make Disciples

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick teaches about The Great Commission, explaining that we are each called to make disciples and giving us confidence and instruction on how to do exactly that!

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Go Make Disciples

Go Make Disciples

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike teaches about The Great Commission, calling us to first recognize that Jesus is with us as we go and then exhorting us to follow Jesus' instructions to make disciples.

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Make Disciples Everywhere

Make Disciples Everywhere

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott teaches about The Great Commission, explaining the call to make disciples everywhere and showing us how we can be effective disciple-makers as senders or goers.

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Here I Am. Send Me.

Here I Am. Send Me.

by Spence Shelton

We gathered as one church in one location at Ovens Auditorium to celebrate God's faithfulness to us over the past nine years and kicked off a sermon series that will help us take our next steps in following Jesus as we look ahead to the years ahead!

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Five Things God Says to Us

Five Things God Says to Us

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence concludes our series in Exodus, highlighting that the wilderness is God's workshop.

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Share Your Story

Share Your Story

by Spence Shelton

In Exodus 18, we see how Moses shares what God has done for him with his father-in-law, Jethro, and are encouraged by how we can share our story of what God has done for us with others!

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Fight Your Battles in God’s Power

Fight Your Battles in God’s Power

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on how to fight our battles by relying on God's present provision, leaning into gospel-centered friendships, and recalling God's past faithfulness to us.

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The Lord is My Banner

The Lord is My Banner

by Mike Herman

Pastor Mike continues in our Exodus series with a sermon on fighting our battles by recognizing both the spiritual and physical aspects of the battle, relying on other believers when we're ready to give up, and looking ahead to the ultimate victory that is already won in Christ Jesus.

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Fight Your Battles God’s Way

Fight Your Battles God’s Way

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott continues our Exodus series with a sermon on how we can fight external battles God's way - by relying on God, prayer, community, and remembering God's past faithfulness to us.

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God Will Provide – Part 2

God Will Provide – Part 2

by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, the Israelites face a lack of resources in the wilderness. Once again, they complain about their circumstances to Moses, quickly forgetting that God has already demonstrated His ability to provide everything they need. Pastor Spence emphasizes that our present thirst can often blind us to God's past provision in our own lives.

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God Will Provide

God Will Provide

by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, we learn about God's provision of manna for the Israelites and understand how this example of provision can encourage us in the midst of the difficult times we experience today.

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Why We Sing

Why We Sing

by Spence Shelton

As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, he highlights Israel's song in Chapter 15 as evidence that humanity was created to praise God, especially through singing. Throughout the sermon, he focuses on why we sing, what we sing about, and how we sing.

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Red Sea Deliverance

Red Sea Deliverance

Pastor Spence uses the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea as an example of how God is still with us in our unknowns and uncertainties. When God calls us to decisions that may feel backward to the word, He uses these seasons to do something in our lives that ultimately brings him glory and reveals Himself as the one, true God.

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God’s Promised Presence Will Never Leave You

God’s Promised Presence Will Never Leave You

by Darrick Smith

Pastor Darrick highlights God's promised presence, emphasizing trust in God's unchanging promises and rest in His constant presence. He illustrates how God's guidance may lead us on detours for our own good and provides confidence and hope in overcoming life's challenges.

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You Can Trust God

You Can Trust God

by Scott Urbanek

Pastor Scott encourages listeners to trust in God's wisdom despite unclear paths, to believe in His promises, and to rely on His constant presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God for guidance and transformation in our lives.

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Sign 7: Jesus Raises the Dead

Sign 7: Jesus Raises the Dead

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence finishes our series on the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John with a message on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He emphasizes Jesus' love for Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and his power over death.

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Sign 6: Jesus Heals the Blind

Sign 6: Jesus Heals the Blind

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence continues in our series with the account of Jesus healing a blind man in John 9. This sign illustrates the transformation one experiences upon encountering Jesus and the power of personal testimonies in sharing the gospel.

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Sign 5: Jesus Walks on Water

Sign 5: Jesus Walks on Water

by Darrick Smith

Campus Pastor of our Northeast campus, Darrick Smith, continues in our series that explores the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John. His message explores the story of Jesus walking on water in John 6:16-21, emphasizing that God's presence is better than the signs he performs.

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Sign 4: Jesus Feeds the 5000

Sign 4: Jesus Feeds the 5000

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence dives into the significance of the feeding of the 5000 as the only sign of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels, highlighting Jesus' role as the bread of life. He walks through the abundance Jesus provides, his sustenance as the bread of life, and the practical application of making him the center of our daily lives.

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Sign 3: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

Sign 3: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence continues in our series in the gospel of John. This week's message covers Jesus healing a disabled man after 38 years. The sermon highlights Jesus' miraculous power and challenges the rigid interpretation of Sabbath rules by the religious leaders.

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Sign 2: Jesus Heals the Official’s Son

Sign 2: Jesus Heals the Official’s Son

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence continues our new series on Jesus' signs recorded in the Gospel of John. He focuses on Jesus' miraculous healing of the royal official's son and discusses three key ingredients of faith.

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Sign 1: Jesus Turns Water into Wine

Sign 1: Jesus Turns Water into Wine

by Spence Shelton

Pastor Spence introduces our series on Jesus' signs in the gospel of John. Jesus' first sign, turning water into wine, reveals Jesus' power to transform shame into honor, and delivers a greater message of Jesus' glory and power.

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