“When you take sides it leads to divides.” If you look around in our culture or read the news it is extremely easy to see division in our world today. In this message Mark Vanderwier looks at chapter two of Paul’s letter to the Philippians and talks about being united around the gospel of Jesus Christ above everything else. What are you living your life for? Is there more to this life than just this life for you? There is hope, there is more, give a listen and find out.
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The imPOSSIBLE Command
“It’s okay not to be okay, but it’s not okay if you have no one to talk to when you’re not okay.” Today Mark Vanderwier talks about one of Jesus’ commands that is not possible to accomplish in the larger church as we’ve known it. Mark encourages us to be authentic, grow together, share each others burdens, and circle up. It is difficult to accomplish, but our goal is not comfort, our goal is growth.
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Baptism: What are You Waiting For?
“The command of baptism is really clear and it’s not that difficult.” Today Mark Vanderwier talks about water baptism found in the Bible’s New Testament. Mark challenges us to be doers of the word and not deceive ourselves. Test yourself: where are you at really in your walk with Christ? Have you been obedient to Christ when it comes to baptism? If not, what’s holding you back?
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The Next Step: Obey (Part 2)
“As much help as it would have been to have an advocate standing next to you. Imagine if your advocate was actually a part of you.” Gary Watson is back today continuing his Follow, Believe, Obey series from 2020. In this message Gary talks about a better way to live, transformed and committed to someone – Holy Spirit.
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Foundation: More Than a Habit (Part 5)
“Each part plays a part, if they’re prepared.” In part five of the Foundation series Mark Vanderwier discusses the four things the early church was devoted to. In regard to these things, Mark challenges us to find out what we can prepare and bring to the rest of the gathering.
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Foundation: Who’s Who in the Crew Around You? (Part 4)
“Who are you helping on their journey for their benefit only.” In part four of the Foundation series Mark Vanderwier looks at four types of relationships that make disciples or disciple us and fulfill a God given purpose.
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Foundation: What’s in Your Lunchbox (Part 3)
“Every part plays a part but where do I start?” In this message Mark Vanderwier crunches the numbers in the account of Jesus feeding 5000+ people from a single meal. WE + JESUS ≠ WE. Okay, math is hard, we get it. Give this message a listen and find why it doesn’t take much to have a huge impact when it’s in God’s hands.
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Foundation: Enduring Faith (Part 2)
“We have a temptation when we notice the cracks in our foundation to do nothing and hope it goes away.” In today’s message Mark Vanderwier talks about building a foundation that endures the heaviest storms of life and will result in a faith that grows. If you’re facing a storm today don’t throw in the towel. Give this message a listen and find out more about the hope, trust, and endurance found only in Jesus.
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Foundation Inspection
“There is a clear distinction between those who say and those who do.” In today’s message Mark Vanderwier reminds us to regularly inspect the foundation of our lives because storms are coming. What are you building your life on right now?
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Each Part Plays a Part:We Need More Cowbell!
“We know that you’re essential to the church.” Today Mark Vanderwier challenges us not to let church become a spectator event you attend. Would you play the part you’ve been uniquely designed by God to do? Share your gifts and story with those around you. What is God putting on your heart to do?
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Will History Repeat Itself?
“Have we allowed ourselves to get comfortable with the new normal of church?” Today Mark Vanderwier challenges us not to get comfortable with online church. Mark warns us of a few big lies the enemy wants us to believe about ourselves. He also examines the example set by the early church; noting that despite heavy persecution, it not only survived – it thrived.
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The Right Use of Knowledge
“You need to have the knowledge in order to use wisdom.” All over the scriptures God reminds people not to look at our situations from a human perspective. How do we look at things through God’s perspective instead of our own? I’m glad you asked because that is exactly what Mark Vanderwier talks about today.
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