Mar 12, 2017
The Greatest Gift
By: Ben Cook
Series: Our Identity in Christ
Matthew 7:7-11
Most kids have parents who love them unconditionally. Parents don't need to be reminded to care, protect, and provide for their kids. Mommy guilt is a real thing. Most mothers feel like they don't do enough. Kids do need time and attention, but the most overlooked gift we can give our kids is not more time, more programs, or more things. It's you. A parent who is a great person. More often than not, kids take on your values, priorities, politics, and faith.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Mar 12, 2017The Greatest Gift
Mar 12, 2017The Greatest GiftBy: Ben CookSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Matthew 7:7-11
Most kids have parents who love them unconditionally. Parents don't need to be reminded to care, protect, and provide for their kids. Mommy guilt is a real thing. Most mothers feel like they don't do enough. Kids do need time and attention, but the most overlooked gift we can give our kids is not more time, more programs, or more things. It's you. A parent who is a great person. More often than not, kids take on your values, priorities, politics, and faith. - Mar 5, 2017Finding Our Way Back Home
Mar 5, 2017Finding Our Way Back HomeBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Hosea 11-14
God’s willingness to take us back is hard to conceive. It takes humility and discernment. Humility is necessary to get to the place to see that I am wrong. Discernment is necessary because I must see the holiness of God, which is different from the morality of culture. - Mar 5, 2017Wisdom and Stature
Mar 5, 2017Wisdom and StatureBy: Ben CookSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Luke 2:41-46; 51-52
Becoming a mom or a dad is easy. Being a father or a mother is a lot harder, for many reasons. One of the greatest challenges for parents today is the outsourcing of parenthood. Schools. Sports. Church programs. It happens so frequently that we rarely acknowledge how much of a responsibility our children are; and not just "providing food and shelter." Kids develop their intellect, faith, character, vocation, relationships. Luke says of Jesus that he "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor of God and man." (Lk 2:52). Through all that, parents guard, guide, and direct. It's a big job. - Feb 26, 2017The Trial of the Millennium: Jehovah v. Humanity
Feb 26, 2017The Trial of the Millennium: Jehovah v. HumanityBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Hosea 4:1
The Book of Hosea has a message for all time. The premise includes that all humanity is accountable the Law of God. When people break the law, the Law-Giver extends mercy. Unfortunately, when people don’t respond to mercy, a court session is convened and a case is made. If you were on the jury, would you say innocent or guilty of the charges of law breaker? - Feb 26, 2017Identity: A Clear Reflection
Feb 26, 2017Identity: A Clear ReflectionBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in ChristOur Identity in Christ is a phrase that defines who we are and what we do with our lives. It points to an image that we want to reflect. But often times we encounter distortions to that image that make us feel and think that we are not children of the King.
- Feb 19, 2017The Power of Identity
Feb 19, 2017The Power of IdentityBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Ephesians 1:3-14
There is an energy that exists in the life of a person fully committed to living the life of faith. It is like Mt. Rainier creating its own weather; unpredictable and complete. The power of the Christian life comes from faithfully living out the identity of Christ. Paul teaches us that our identity comes from actions God takes that alters the life we had prior to coming to faith. - Feb 12, 2017You Did What?
Feb 12, 2017You Did What?By: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Hosea 1-3
Sometimes God’s people get overwhelmed by life and distractions and can find themselves accepting lifestyles and actions that were once defined as sin. The transgressions become the normal way of life. When this happens, God, in His grace, sends a message of hope surrounded by chaos. In it we find our way home. - Feb 12, 2017Crisis of Identity
Feb 12, 2017Crisis of IdentityBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Acts 9:10-19
The enemy has moved to steal our identity. He plays on our story and makes us think we are who we are not. The Crisis of Identity is different. Instead of asking, who am I? it states, I don’t know who I am. Everyone must go through this if we are to find out who we are. - Feb 5, 2017Identity Theft
Feb 5, 2017Identity TheftBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Lamentations 1:1-14
Identity theft is big business. 16 Billion was transferred into the hands of thieves last year and it seems that it’s going to continue to be a growth industry as our personal information is as attainable as a google search. This is not a new tactic for the enemy. He has been trying to get us to forget who we are for generations. - Jan 29, 2017A New Song
Jan 29, 2017A New SongBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Psalm 40:1-8
This morning the lesson will kick off our theme for the year. That theme is, Our Identity In Christ. It originates as an application of 2 Corinthians 5:17 which states, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.” It is such a hopeful statement because it creates within me the mindset of freshness and creativity. The new identity defines how I look at the things of this life and how I look at the things of God. It gives me perspective and purpose. We hope these studies will encourage you to embrace your new identity on a deeper level and discover the image that God has imprinted on you. - Jan 22, 2017Praying for More in the New Year
Jan 22, 2017Praying for More in the New YearBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
1 Chronicles 4:9-10
This is a strange and controversial passage. It seems awkward and out of place, yet it also seems hopeful and empowering. Too often we feel we are stuck in our present circumstance. In this passage we learn that God can turn around any painful circumstance we may face. - Jan 22, 2017Working God’s Plan for a Positive Future
Jan 22, 2017Working God’s Plan for a Positive FutureBy: Dennis BakerSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Deuteronomy 8:11-18
God intended us to be fruitful and multiply. He designed us to be successful and content. Sometimes you can get the impression that God wants us to have just enough to get by and depend on Him to give us what we need. He does that in ways that are hard to explain any other way. God designed us and expects us to work, build, and produce, thus displaying His creative image through what we do. Are you following God’s plan for success? - Jan 15, 2017Rejoicing with Christ
Jan 15, 2017Rejoicing with ChristBy: Ben CookSeries: Our Identity in Christ
Luke 15:3-17
God loves us. He always wants the best for us, and make no mistake, He is active in His efforts to redeem and rescue us. Even from ourselves and our own mistakes. The Bible makes it clear that often, we can be the stumbling block that keeps people from turning to Christ. This morning we will explore some of the ways the church can help each other turn to, and be restored to Christ.