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We’ll never get what we really want until we discover what is most valuable. But choosing what’s valuable isn’t natural. We’ve all had the experience of getting what we naturally want, only to discover it’s not what is most valuable—it’s not what we ultimately want. But how do we avoid being deceived by our short-term desires? January 13, 2019
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We all have wants. But actually getting what we want can be tricky . . . and even dangerous. It usually leaves us wanting more. If what we want leads to a cycle of wanting more and more, maybe we want the wrong things.
So, what do you want? January 6, 2019
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Who needs Christmas? Well, as it turns out, we all do. But it might not be for the reasons you think. December 16, 2018
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As you know, love must be shown to be known. Right? If you don’t show it, nobody knows it. And that is the message of Christmas. December 9, 2018
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You may find the events surrounding the birth of Jesus a bit unbelievable. If so, you’re not alone. But when you hear the entire story – the backstory – well . . . the whole thing is really quite remarkable. December 2, 2018
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What do our waistlines and our wallets have in common? Our giving habits share a pattern with our health habits. And in both cases, there’s a better option out there. In this message, Rich Barrett challenges us to adopt a superior habit of giving. The difference we can make by doing so in the year is immeasurable. November 25, 2018
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The church isn’t an exclusive club. It can’t keep people out whom Jesus invited in . . . and he invited everyone. But if the message of the church is for everyone, why is church culture so often an obstacle to people? November 18, 2018
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We all come to church with expectations. Many of us have had a bad church experience because our expectations were not met. It’s one thing when church lets us down, but what about when Jesus fails to meet our expectations? What happens when you turn over your life to him and things don’t turn out the way you expected? November 11, 2018
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At the heart of the Christian faith is this idea: in Jesus, God became one of us and dwelt among us. When it comes to those around us who are hurting and in need, the God who dwelt among us calls his followers to be hands on. November 4, 2018
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We’ve all had bad church experiences–even Jesus. Listen as Rich Barrett tells of Jesus bad church experience and how we can easily fall into the same traps today. October 28, 2018