Lorn – There’s a word–a very old word–LORN. It’s short for forlorn, and it describes how many people feel around Christmas… Or around December 26th. We’ll talk today about the impact of Jesus’ arrival, how–because He stepped into our world so long ago–we are never alone today. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Message…

Bummed – Christmas amps up some people, others it bums out. People assume they should feel a certain way, and if they don’t, the magic of the holiday turns into holiday stress. The angels’ message to the shepherds that first Christmas reminds us that Christmas 2024 can bring true joy, no matter what our circumstances look like. Join us. Hear our ea…

Vexed – Christmas may be the “most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also bring an intense level of stress. Mary and Joseph certainly experienced a heavy dose of anxiety during their first Christmas. Join us today as we talk about navigating, what for some, is the most vexing time of the year. Hear our earlier messages in this series and othe…

Confident Faith – Sometimes the righteous prosper and the wicked suffer. Sometimes the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper. That’s just the way it goes sometimes. We can’t look at a person’s circumstances and tell the condition of their heart. Faith holds on through the good times and the bad. Our faith defines us, not our circumstances. Hear o…

Enduring Faith – It’s one thing to start strong, it’s another thing to finish strong. Moses in the Old Testament paints an amazing picture of faith that endures. We talk today about cultivating faith for a lifetime. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The post Faith – Enduring Faith appeared first on Nels…

Trusting Faith – Trusting God is a key part of faith. It’s easy to trust God in the Comfort Zone. Not always so easy in the Danger Zone, or the Confusing Zone. We’ll talk today about Abraham’s incredible faith during the most challenging times of life. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The post Faith – …

Obedient Faith – Noah stood strong when the world was at its worst. He was also given one of the toughest assignments imaginable. His obedient faith offers us a powerful example of walking with God against the tide of culture. Join us for this reminder of faith that obeys. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages pa…

​Saving Faith – The Apostle Paul tells us that we are saved by grace through faith. But faith is more than agreeing with a set of facts. In Scripture, it always involved a response. Today, we begin a series on Hebrews 11, the “faith chapter” of the Bible to see what biblical faith is all about. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other ser…

Fund the Need – We are rich when we have more than we need. It’s not necessarily about extreme wealth or an opulent lifestyle. It’s simply having enough to share. The Bible says God makes us rich so that we can share with others. As we demonstrate generosity, God promises to bless us even more. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other ser…

Meet the Need – We will never be all that God has called us to be until we begin to serve others. We don’t have to be superstars, but we must be intentional and faithful. We’ll take a quick look today at how our serving spreads God’s grace in the church, in the community, and around the world. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other seri…