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Plans are great. Reality is greater. Reality wins. Things don’t always go as planned. Some dreams don’t come true. So what do you do when you discover your dream can’t come true? April 14, 2019
David: The Great King
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Few things are as repulsive as a leader, parent, boss, or politician who leverages influence for his or her benefit to the neglect of those he or she is responsible for. Few things are as inspiring as a leader who says no to himself or herself in order to say yes to those for whom he or she is responsible. So how can we lead well when authority is placed in our hands? April 7, 2019
David: The Abigail Way
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The way of God isn’t appealing when we have been wronged by someone else. Our natural urge is to try to get even. We want to wrong the people who wrong us as a way of getting payback. That seems just. It seems fair. But does it solve anything? Maybe there’s a better way. March 31, 2019
David: Killer Giants
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The way of God is most unappealing when we are angry, isolated, or afraid. That’s when we consider things we would never otherwise consider. It’s when we feel compelled to do something . . . anything. But maybe there’s a better way. March 24, 2019
David: The Reluctant Hero
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David went from humble shepherd to national hero to great king. But he wasn’t great because of his reputation or military prowess. He was great because of where he’d learned to place his hope. March 17, 2019
Your Church: My Church, My Story
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Our church has a clear mission, to make everyone feel included. Your live also has a clear mission, to know God and to make Him known. Today we’re discussing how the church’s calling and your calling intersect. March 10, 2019
Your Church: Living On Purpose, for a Purpose
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We all have a desire for our lives to matter, to count for something bigger than ourselves. Today’s message will help us explore what our Creator might have to say about the reason for our existence. March 3, 2019
Your Church: Relationship, Not Rules
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Most people don’t have a problem with God. After all, plenty of people show up for church on Christmas and Easter. Unfortunately, people do have a problem with the church. For centuries Christians have made Christianity so complex that people simply write it off as irrelevant and confusing. In this session, Rich Barrett sees how this problem surfaced in the very early days of the church, how they dealt with it then, and how we should deal with it now. February 24, 2019
White Noise: The Stamp of Approval
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Inadequacy whispers into every quiet moment of the soul. We think, “I don’t have what it takes.” For so many, inadequacy drives the pursuit of power, prestige, and possessions. If we never deal directly with our inadequacy, the white noise will keep us dissatisfied. February 17, 2019
White Noise: Lonely But Not Alone
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Loneliness is one of the most common ailments of the modern age. Because of the stigma attached with it, most people never deal with it. Instead of resorting to the white noise we use to mask loneliness, what if we dealt with it directly? February 10, 2019