Marriage.  Parenting.  Family.  What are your relationships like?  In Ephesians 5, we'll get Christ's view of family relationships.

Get connected in loving relationships with these awesome Loving Lessons learned in Ephesians 4 and 5.

Learn some valuable methods of filling yourself up with Christ's inner strength!

Get Connected with God's Grace in Ephesians.

Discover this inspiring and practical message series from the New Testament book of Ephesians.

Ephesians 1:1-14

Closing out the Outflow series, we've reached the last and largest level of the fountain.  God wants his love to flow out from us to the ends of the earth!

2 Corinthians 5:17-20; John 17:18; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 8:38-39; Matthew 5:13-16; Isaiah 9:1-2,6; Isaiah 49:6; John 8:12; Acts 13:46-49

We've been encountering the love of God using the image of a fountain.  As we are filled up constantly, our relationships with God will flow outward toward others, starting with our families and friends.  This week we will read Luke 15 and see that God wants his love to flow out from us to our community!

In this third installment of the Outflow series we look at several Bible scenes and discover several great ways to show loving outflow to family and friends.

Acts 1:8; John 4:10,13-14,28-30,39-42; Acts 10:24,27,43-44; 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 10:47-48; Acts 16:14-15,32-34

Working off of last week's image of the water fountain, we continue the Outflow series.  This week we see that overflowing life depends on our relationship with God!  We have to be filled up with Jesus.  Then we overflow!

John 10:30, John 14:8-9, Colossians 1:15, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Cor 8:9, 1 John 3:16, John 4:7-9, Mat 19:14, Mark 2:5-11, Luke 23:24, Mat 6:28b-30a, 1 Peter 5:7, John 3, Luke 10:39-42

Imagine a grand, tall fountain, flowing with sparkling, cool, invigorating water.  A life of real joy.  A life of strength.  A life of true love.  A life of meaningful impact on others. Your life can overflow through vibrant, thirst-quenching encounters with Christ Jesus.  Join us for the start of this inspiring new 5-week series.  Get ready to experience life that's refreshingly others-focused!

Psalm 30

Bitter or Better?  What's the normal outcome in your life?  Life seems to throw lemons our way.  What happens in you emotionally?  Finish up the story in Ruth 4 and discover how God can squeeze lemon-like experiences and emotions to produce something truly sweet!

One of the strongest, emotionally-charged, heart-pounding arenas of life is romance...  Today we look at the topic of romance from the love story of Ruth and Boaz.  Through the story in Ruth 3, we'll pick up 6 tips for managing your romantic emotions.

Do you know what it's like to feel needy financially ... socially ... emotionally ... spiritually? In Ruth 2, the story continues and we learn three keys that will help our deepest needs in our needy times. Work very hard. Be very kind. And totally trust God!

How do you handle the ups and downs of life? Discover ways to make the sacred switch and choose a better perspective no matter the situation. These next 4 weeks, we'll journey alongside the Biblical character, Ruth and will learn lessons from her own life & experiences. Ruth 1 

This ain't your ordinary Big Bang theory.  Guest speaker Pastor Dan Houck from The Table Church in Lancaster shares with us how to really turn on the power!

Through life's shaky challenges, where is your confidence? Gain some new confidence builders through the tenting & camping images of Psalm 91. Discover that life is indeed secure when you stick with God! 

So how would you rank your overall confidence ... at work, or with your family, or during times of crisis? Learn & apply these boosters to confident living from Psalm 23. 

 

 

In this concluding message of the Bling-onomics series, catch an even greater perspective on what it means to live for Christ with "all that you have. " Hear a powerful retelling of a widow's radical action noted in Mark 12:41-44. 1 Timothy 6:17-19

You might be a shopoholic if ... King of Prussia Mall feels like your second home or your mantra most Saturdays is "shop 'til I drop" or you get the shakes and think you're going into withdrawl if you have an evening with no online shopping. Discover what the Bible has to say about combatting compulsive shopping. Learn how to tame the urge to splurge and cure shopaholism. Ecclesiastes 5:10-12, Luke 12:21, Ephesisans 5:5-7, Philippians 4:12-13, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Here are the links to volunteer financial counselors mentioned:

http://www.debtfreechristian.com
http://www.freedom-debt-relief.com
http://www.christiandebtconsolidators.net
http://www.christianfinancialconsultants.com

To begin this new series, Pastor John takes a look at a Godly view on finances.  Many of us become chained to money in one way or another.  Jesus' words in Matthew 6:19-24 reveal a unique, upside down view with thought-provoking foundational perspectives.

St. Peter shows us to strength-building exercises in 1 Peter 5:6-11.

Can you identify with suffering because of your loyalty to Christ?  Suffering comes with living out loud for Christ.  The apostle Peter talks about in 1 Peter 4:12-19.

From freshly paved roads to new roofs, new shoes, new phones ... we all enjoy spotting the difference on everyday things. But can others spot a growing difference in my life? Am I living the real difference? Discover what different living really looks like from 1 Peter 4:1-11.

Do you know what it's like to be blown away by beauty? On this Mother's Day, discover "beauty secrets" for living from 1 Peter 3:1-7. and also practical ways to honor wives.   

How should we respond to the chaos around us? How does God really want us to live? Discover Peter's soundtrack for life and guidelines for living Godly. 1 Peter 2:11-25.

It is that time of year when there is a lot of building going on.  As you drive through communitutues, you hear the sound of saws and hammers as new house and businesses are being built.

In this business of living, all of us try like crazy to build our lives on something.  We look for stability, for foundation, and some place we can build and grow where we find sufficient depth and strength, a real confidence.  In 1 Peter 2:4-10, Peter plainly says Christ Jesus is our cornerstone for living!

Each of us has the opportunity to live the difference Christ has made in our lives.  In week two of the Live Out Loud series, we continue in 1 Peter.  The scriptures point to ways we can cultivate holy cravings.  Our new birth in Christ leads us to living holy!

1 Peter 1:13-25, 1 Peter 2:1-3, Psalm 34:8

What does a really good sound system accomplish?  It amplifies sound with greater clarity for stronger communication and better enjoyment!

God wants us to truly experience joy in life - to enjoy living out loud - with that same great clarity, purpose, passion, and meaningful focus.

Following us in 1 Peter 1:1-7 to learn 3 valuable perspective upgrades.

Easter is all about God's free gift of grace.  This morning it's my aim to help you experience the sacred place of grace, God's saving grace!

1 Corinthians 15:1-10,17, Isaiah 53:11, Psalm 16:10, Ephesians 2:8-10

What is your response when someone says to you, "I have some good news and I have some bad news.  Which would you like first?"  In this message, we have to deal with both kinds of news.  We'll start with the bad and then finish with the good.  The bad news; we're all guilty.  But the good news is that God does provide His grace!

Romans 3, Romans 5, Isaiah 53:4-6

We often ask big questions in the face of suffering.  Whi is this happening to me or someone sle?  Why right now?  What did I do wrong?  What am I supposed to learn?  What was God trying to accomplish?  Has God forgotten me?  Does God even care?  Will things ever really get back to normal?

The Apostle Paul found himself in such a scenario.  In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul explains how he handled extreme suffering.

In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul shares with us several premium insights on gracious giving.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Learn more about the anatomy of grace as we tackle the topic of Gracious Speech.

Amazing Grace.  You've probably sung the song, maybe at church, maybe at a funeral, or you've heard it on bagpipes to mark some ceremonious moment.  Growing up, I had a great aunt named Grace.  She was so old and such delightful fun to be around, we chuckled and dubbed her truly "amazing Grace." Perhaps you've asked someone to "say grace" over a meal, or you've watched an especially graceful performance by an athlete.  Grace is one of those words that gets thrown around so often.  And yet it seems at many points in our lives, we don't fully grasp it's meaning, or truly appreciate and experience grace to the fullest, as God profoundly intended for us.
 
So, starting this Sunday (March 4th) and leading up to Easter Sunday (April 8th this year), we are going to work at dissecting grace.

-- Pletch

Our special theme this Sunday is Making Life Brighter!  We will share outcome steps from the all-church assessment process and our key initiatives for 2007.  It's going to be a great time of fresh focus on the essential component for brighter living across this year.  Definitely a can't-miss Sunday!

Philippians 2:12-18, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16 and Philippians 2:3-11

In the game of golf, a mulligan is a chance for a do-over.  It is a chance to take another shot.  We'll see in Joshua 8 that God provides us with real-life mulligans.

In this message, it is my goal to totally debunk what you think success is.  We pick up the Israelites' journey and amazing entrance into the Promised Land at the end of Joshua 5.  As we continue into Joshua 6, we'll find some sure-fire ways to fail - and hopefully be able to turn them around into Bold Successes in our lives.

Renewal is a regular and necessary part of life.  Cell phone batteries, gas for our automobiles, food and sleep for our bodies - they're all forms of renewal.

How about spiritually?  What do you do when you realize your soul is drained; when you sense that all is "not right" with you and God?

Today we'll look in Joshua 5:2-12 and see a rather brash discussion of the medical and anatomical procedure of circumcision.  What is crucial in this story is to understand why this took place, and what meaning such an ancient account has for our lives today.

In this message, you will discover why true life takes bold, faith-filled risk!  We'll read Joshua 2:1-24 and grab a hold of a few risk-taking lessons from a very unlikely source.

As we launch into 2007, God invites us into a style of living that is marked by bold, courageous moves.  Joshua 1:1-9.

Many of us have huge passions for things - like our sports teams for example (Go Eagles!)  But what if you could ask God what He is passionate about?  Speaking to the Pharisees one day, Jesus did exactly that.  Check out this message and Jesusâ?? words in Matthew 22:37-39; then boldly dare to reignite your passion!

In our hearts and souls, God calls us to search for Him - to search for Him all the time - and in a very special way, at Christmas.  We find that an honest heart-felt, passionate search can lead to remarkable discovery and great joy!  Consider the wise men's journey in Matthew 2:1-20 and then ponder some questions in your heart this Christmas season.

Luke 2:1-20 shows us the Nativity Story through the eyes of lowly, unsuspecting Shepherds.  Learn three transformations that Christ is seeking in your life this Christmas season.

In Hebrews 12:1-3, we'll learn the Keys to Victory in the "Race of Life."

Have you noticed how much of life requires a courageous stretch?  Not the kind of stretching you do before a big race, but rather a soul-stretching.  We typically find that such soul-stretching is a faith issue.

And the same was true for Jesus' father Joseph.  Dive into Matthew 1 to learn more about Joseph's story of faithful stretching.

Matthew 1:18-25 (TNIV)

Read along in Luke 1:26-33 and find some stunning reflections wrapped up in the Nativity Story from the perspective of Jesus' mother, Mary.

Many of us frequently think about money challenges.  It can feel like a great chain of burden and depression.  Many of us feel chained by financial fears.

In this final installment in the Breakthrough Living series, we'll learn three keys to breaking the chains of financial challenges.