Episodes
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Let's Get Uncomfortable: Found People Find People
Let’s face it, when given a choice - we all gravitate towards being comfortable. And yet, growth in any area of life requires a disciplined approach to repeatable actions that often take us outside of our comfort zone. If you want to catch fish - you have to put the bait in the water. Text…
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The Next Gen Matters: The transition years/The teen years
Parenting changes as your children grow. The goal isn’t simply to get your teenager to obey—it’s to build a relationship strong enough to influence their heart and to make God’s wisdom compelling, not just correct. Text: Deuteronomy 6; Ephesians 6:4; Proverbs 1 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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The Next Gen Matters: Parenting your children
We’ll explore how parenting changes as our children grow—from discipline, to training, to coaching, and eventually friendship—and why first-time obedience builds lifelong faith. Text: Genesis 22 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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The Next Gen Matters: The greatest hope for your child’s spirituality
The goal isn’t perfect parenting—it’s faithfully putting Jesus at the center of your own life and intentionally bringing your kids along with you. Text: Deuteronomy 6 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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The Next Gen Matters: What is the greatest threat to your child’s spirituality?
This week, we’ll discover why parents have such a powerful influence on the spiritual lives of their children—and why we can’t outsource discipleship to the church. Text: Judges 17-18 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Been There: When the Urge is Too Strong
Even when the urge and temptation is strong, you are not alone - get to know the One who is stronger! Text: Matthew 4:1-11; Proverbs 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 10:13 Speaker: Dan Snyder
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Been There: When the Past Still Hurts
What do you do when you need to heal but just can’t seem to get past the pain? Jesus gives us a pathway. Text: Matthew 27:26-31; Luke 23:34; Ephesians 4:32 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Been There: Control Much?
Have you ever had an area of your life that you really just struggled to let go of? Like, the more you tried to not think about it, the more you needed to think about it? Text: Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 26:36-46; Proverbs 3:5-6 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Different: Perspective On Persecution
Expect opposition and trust God anyway! Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19; 5:5-10 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Different: Interaction w/ People Who Disagree
Jesus doesn't teach us to tolerate difficult people, He changes us so we can love difficult people. Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Speaker: Joel Garrison
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Different: Response to Freedom
Christian freedom is not independence from all authority but liberation from sin so we can obey God. It's a daily call to a different standard of living. Text: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Different: Values in Culture
What if the greatest threat to your faith isn’t persecution or false teaching… What if the greatest threat to your faith is the desire to fit in? Text: 1 Peter 1:13-26 Speaker: Joel Garrison
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Different: Faith in Trials
The work of Christ and our secured future inheritance changes everything for God’s people - even when they are walking through difficulty. Text: 1 Peter 1:1-12 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Open Hands: One Master
Money makes a terrible master. Jesus is clear: we cannot serve both God and money. Generosity is one practical way we fight for wholehearted devotion and keep God first. Text: Matthew 6:24, 33; 1Timothy 6:6-10,17-19 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Open Hands: Directing Your Heart
What we treasure reveals what we value—but giving also has the power to redirect our affections. Where our money goes, our heart often follows. Text: Matthew 6:21–23; Proverbs 3:9-10; Deuteronomy 14:22-23 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Open Hands: Invest in What Lasts
Jesus calls us to store up treasure in heaven, reminding us that this world is not our home. Generosity helps loosen our grip on temporary things and strengthens our investment in what lasts forever. Text: Matthew 6:19-20; Philippians 3:17-20; Luke 12:13-21 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Windows: How Should I Live?
Morality - How do I know what is true/right or wrong? Text: Romans 1:18-21; Psalm 19:7-14 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Windows: I'm Here, Now What?
Purpose - What if it's not something that's found, but given? Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, 16-17; 2:1-11; Philippians 1:20-27 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Windows: I'm Only Human
Identity - Who am I and what is my value? Text: Genesis 1:26-31 Speaker: Tim Sullivan
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Windows: Where to Begin?
All of us have a lens through which we view the world and determine what we think and how we act. One of the most influential is the lens of “Origin”. How did I get here? How you answer this question may just impact more than you realize. Text: Gen 2:5-25 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Finding God in the Ups and Downs: Redemption - A Greater Story
Ruth’s journey culminates in redemption—This message reminds us that even in the midst of hardship, God's faithfulness is writing a greater story, and our faithfulness in the ordinary matters in His redemptive work. Text: Ruth 4:1-22 Speaker: Dan Snyder
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Finding God in the Ups and Downs: Taking a Bold Step in Faith
Here in chapter 3, we see courage, trust, and wise action intersect as Ruth takes a bold step on an uncertain path that sets the stage for God’s provision. Text: Ruth 3:1-18 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Finding God in the Ups and Downs: The Alternative to Bitterness
After Naomi’s bitterness in chapter 1, Ruth shows us a different way forward—faithful, hopeful, and obedient. Text: Ruth 2:1-23 Speaker: Ethan Morrison
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Finding God in the Ups and Downs: Bitter Much?
Through the struggles, setbacks, and unexpected twists of life, God is quietly at work, preparing redemption and hope. This message encourages moms—and all of us—to trust God’s provision even in the midst of life’s ups and downs. Text: Ruth 1:1-22 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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In the Meantime: Believe it or not
This week, we look into the life of James, the Half brother of Jesus. He was not heard from until AFTER the resurrection, then he became a leader along with Peter of the Jerusalem church at the time of Pentecost, the persecution of the Saints, and the subsequent scattering of the saints abroad....
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In the Meantime: A purpose and a promise
Why does God allow suffering? Why do we experience pain? This week we will be looking at 2 Corinthians 12 and the life of Paul to answer why God allowed suffering in Paul's life. Speaker: Aaron Patton
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In The Meantime: The Fellowship of Suffering
God has designed comfort to not only be something that is received, but also passed on. Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Speaker: Dallas Seamans
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In The Meantime: A New Perspective
Don't interpret God's silence as Him being absent, apathetic, or angry. This is the story of John the Baptist doubting that Jesus was Who He said He was. Text: Matthew 4:12-13, 11:1-6 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: The King No One Expected!
No one expected Jesus to conquer death, and if He did, we need to consider that He is Who He says He is. According to Luke, Jesus is the King who came, not to get what He wanted, but to give what we needed! Text: Luke 24:1-12, 37-48 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: The Beginning of the End
The end of the story explains why the rest of the story of the life of Jesus needed to be written down. It also explains what Christ came to accomplish. Which kind of follower are you? Text: Luke 9:21-25; 23:33-37, 39, 44-49 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: It's Not About Behavior
Being right doesn’t give us the right to be self righteous. Text: Luke 15 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: Redefining "Neighbor"
Love for God is demonstrated by love for others. If love for others isn’t clearly evident - what does that mean? Text: Luke 10:25-37 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: The Invitation of a Lifetime
Jesus didn’t invite people into a religion. He invited them to obedience. Whatever your next step is take it. You don’t know what hangs in the balance. Text: Luke 4:14-15, 38-40, 42-44; 1 Peter 2:23-24 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: What's it All About?
Before we dig into the life and teaching of Jesus, it’s important to understand what Christianity is really all about. Did Jesus come to provide something for us? Yes! But, what if we’re not supposed to be consumers, but in fact, contributors?! Text: Luke 3:1-20 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Investigating Jesus: Is it Just a Story?
When Luke was writing, he wasn’t writing the Bible, he was giving eyewitness testimony. The question is…was it reliable? Text: Luke 1:1-4 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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This Can't Wait!
Reaching into new neighborhoods, cities and regions with the good news is something that must be a priority. It can’t wait. Text: Romans 15:20-22 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Life Is Hard: But God is Big
God is writing a bigger story than we can see. Even when evil seems to win, God’s power turns the impossible around for His people and His purposes. Text: Esther 7-10 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Life Is Hard: When God's Plan is Hidden
God’s plan is often invisible until the right moment; patience and wisdom matter. Text: Esther 5-6 Speaker: Joel Garrison
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Life is Hard: When You're Called to Something Bigger
God calls us to step up when He places us in a position to make a difference. Text: Esther 4 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Life Is Hard: When You're Not in Control
Life is hard when you’re not in control — but hope begins when you trust the One who is. Text: Esther 3 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Life Is Hard: When Fear Holds You Back
Life is hard when fear holds you back, but courage begins when you trust that God is still at work. Text: Esther 2 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Life is Hard: When It Feels Unfair
Life can feel unfair and out of our control, but God is still sovereign. Text: Esther 1 Speaker: Aaron Patton
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Living Ready: Staying Faithful in the Waiting
Speaker: Aaron Patton Scripture: 2 Peter 2 & 3
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It's Not About Christmas: It's About Surrender - Christmas Service
When Joseph first heard that his fiancee was pregnant, he graciously decided to quietly break the engagement. Then an angel showed up! As the angel described to Joseph what God was doing and what God wanted from Him, Joseph had a decision to make. Would he go the way that seemingly made sense and...
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It's Not About Christmas: It's About Worship
When the wise men from eastern lands studied the stars and realized that something new and incredible was happening in the west, they followed the star and came to celebrate what it meant. Not everyone had the same reaction to the birth of Jesus. What is your reaction to the birth of Jesus? Will...
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It's Not About Christmas: It's About Trust
When a priest named Zechariah received word that he and his wife would have a baby in their very old age, he simply couldn’t believe it. Despite his unbelief, God had a plan for that child to prepare the way for Jesus and declare that He is the Lamb of God who takes away our sin. When we look at...
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It's Not About Christmas: It's About Hope
When the nation of Israel was at its darkest time, the Lord made a promise of deliverance and salvation through a child yet to be born. Christmas isn't just about a birth, it's about hope through a promise kept. Now that Jesus is here, will we run to Him? Trust Him? Hope in Him? Or will we stay…
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Vision
The church in Ephesus started well, but just starting well is not what matters. In this message, we'll look at how to not just start well but most importantly to finish well. Speaker: Aaron Patton Passage: Revelation 2:1-7
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Guardrails: The Heart of the Matter
Ever had one of those days where you thought you were fine—then somebody cut you off in traffic or your kid asked the wrong question at the wrong time—and suddenly something really ugly just…erupted?Today we'll look at King Solomon's practical advice on how to deal with this. Text: Proverbs 4:23;...
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Guardrails: Money Matters
Everyone knows that money can bring significant struggles. If we lack - we struggle. It’s also possible to struggle even when you have enough. Jesus warns us to build in guardrails when it comes to money - because greed and a lack of contentment will destroy you. Text: Luke 12:13-34 Speaker…
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