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There is a lot that the church has gotten wrong over the years. We have often strayed from the vision and teachings of Jesus. In the process, the church has excluded, hurt or rejected people. The constant call for the church is to look more and more like the body of Christ in the world. So, in this series, we will talk about some ways the church has gotten it wrong by drifting from the teachings of Jesus, and we will work to move closer to where Jesus calls the church to be.
Jesus vs. Christianity
May 8, 2022
Scripture: Luke 5:27-30, Luke 2:1-2, Luke 9:18-20
May 15, 2022
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
May 22, 2022
Scripture: Luke 9:23-24
May 29, 2022
Guest Speaker: Curt Jensen
June 5, 2022
Inclusion vs. Exclusion
Scripture: Luke 5:30-32, Luke 5:12, Luke 5:27, Luke 18:15-16, Luke 7
The world seems more and more uncertain. What do we do in the midst of this uncertainty? How might we become stronger in this season? How might we become resilient in the face of adversity? In life, as individuals, in our relationships, as parents?
Resilient Faith
April 24, 2022
Becoming Resilient in the Face of Adversity
Scripture: James 1:2-4, 12
May 1, 2022
Cultivating Resilience Through Relationships
Scripture: James 2:14-18
Easter
In a recent survey, 80 percent of Americans say they have prayed at one time. Yet, we struggle with prayer. Does God hear us? Is God tired of our pleas? Do our words seem superficial? Does prayer matter? How do we pray?
Prayer As Jesus Taught
March 6, 2022
This Then Is How You Should Pray
Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:9-13
March 13, 2022
Scripture: Luke 22:41-42
March 20, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11
March 27, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12 &
14-15, Luke 23:32-34
April 3, 2022
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
April 10, 2022
For Thine is the Kingdom, Power and Glory
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
American culture seems obsessed with defining generations; often creating division between the generations. Is this the way God intended? How might we be a blessing to one another rather than having division between one another.
One Generation
Blesses another
February 20, 2022
One Generation Blesses Another
Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8
February 27, 2022
Scripture: Psalm 145:4, John 13:34-35, Luke 22:42
What we believe matters. It has implications for how we live, what we focus on, and how we look at the world. Early Christians thought that it was important to believe the right things about faith, and to point out the wrong beliefs. They called these wrong beliefs heresy. We have inherited a pretty negative view of that word. heretic denotes people who are judgmental or close-minded. But in reality, these early Christians were simply trying to point out why certain beliefs didn’t best represent God. In this series, we will explore modern day “heresies” – beliefs that are arrived at in good faith but may have unintended implications for our faith in God.
Heretic
January 23, 2022
Scripture: 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 12, 17-19
January 30, 2022
Reincarnation and Resurrection
Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:7, Revelation 21:1-3, 5
Matthew 22:2, Ephesians 2:5-6
February 6, 2022
The Bible Is Just Another Book
Scripture: John 5:39-40, 46-47, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
February 13, 2022
It’s Enough to Be a Good Person
Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Romans 6:1-2
In Galatians, the Apostle Paul is writing to a community about how they can show themselves to be followers of Christ – when they live in the power of the Spirit, their lives won’t be filled with selfishness and vanity, but will demonstrate love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. In this series, we learn how we can cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in our lives.
The You, You Meant To Be
January 2, 2022
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23
January 9, 2022
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23a, 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Colossians 3:12-13a, Ephesians 5:8-9
January 16, 2022
Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-Control
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23a, 2 Peter 1:5-6a, Matthew 5:5
Matthew 25:19-21
Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021
We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. If we’re being honest, there’s probably something within the Christmas season celebration that awakens a Grinch within all of us. Join us as we explore the faith themes in the Christmas classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Perhaps we might find, like the Grinch, that the very thing we think we hate is the one thing that changes our life.
The Heart that grew three sizes
November 28, 2021
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-2, 6-7; Amos 5:21, 23-24;
Matthew 2:6; Romans 12:9
December 5, 2021
Scripture: Isaiah 60:3-6; Zechariah 7:9-10; Matthew 3:7b-12
December 12, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 2:11; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:52-53
December 19, 2021
“The Heart That Grew Three Sizes”
Scripture: Psalm 136:1-3; Luke 2:8-20; Romans 12:17-21
“Yes” can fee like a four-letter word when we become over extended, when our “yeses” cause us to be taken advantage of or when we begin to resent those who we said yes to. But, “yes” doesn’t have to feel like a four-letter word. Join us as we look at how to say “yes” to the right things.
Yes is not a four-letter word
November 14, 2021
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
November 21, 2021
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Deuteronomy 6:20-24
All Saints Sunday
Money has a direct connection to our values, our faith, and the health of our relationships. It’s no wonder that in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus presented a radical message about our “treasure” and our hearts. Throughout this series we will examine what our treasure is. How do we spend our time, energy, and money? And, if our hearts follow our treasure, as Jesus taught, how do we make sure they are aligned?
Treasure
October 10, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23
October 17, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 6:24
October 24, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6
October 31, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-35
As a culture, we are living in crazy times. Never before have we been more informed, engaged and connected. But with conflict over the pandemic to celebrity scandals to racial injustice, never before have we been more confused, angry and divided. What in the world is going on? In our new five week series, we will explore topics – like cancel culture, polarizing views and mob mentality – through the lens of what Jesus would have to say about them.
What in the World?
September 5, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5, John 8:4-11, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
September 12, 2021
Scripture: Luke 19:36-40, Luke 23:18-32, John 14:6
September 19, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 26:56, Mark 15:40, 46-47, Mark 16:1-2,
Matthew 28:1, 5-8
September 26, 2021
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, James 1:22,
Matthew 28:1, 5-8
October 3, 2021
Scripture: James 2:14-17
Minecraft and Among Us video games have taken the world by storm in the last several years. But what can these games teach us about God? Join us as we game through religion.
VBC-Live Like a Champ
August 15, 2021
Guest Speakers
July 25, 2021
Pastor Audra Hudson
Scripture: John 6:1-15
August 1, 2021
Pastor Curt Jensen
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
August 8, 2021
Carole Baker
Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, 11 and Ephesians 3:2-12
Few things in life are more memorable than a road trip and summer is the perfect time to hit the road! Join us as we explore how those summer road trip experiences can help us grow in faith.
Summer Road Trip
June 27, 2021
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14
July 4, 2021
Scripture: Numbers 12
July 11, 2021
Scripture: Exodus 16:2-35
July 18, 2021
Scripture: Exodus 17
We long to connect with God over the sorrows in our lives and in the world. Lament is the ancient practice of expressing anger and pain to God. The practice of lament has often been lost or seen as taboo in the church. Join us as we explore the power of lament.
Lament
June 13, 2021
Scripture: Psalm 102:1-2
June 20, 2021
Lament in the Community and Public
Scripture: Job 2:11-13, Acts 10:1-15
The Holy Spirit is God’s present activity in our midst. Through the Holy Spirit we sense God’s presence, comfort, leading, and strength in our lives. If you are going to grow deeper in your faith you need the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life. Join us as we explore the work of the Spirit in our lives.
Holy Spirit
May 16, 2021
Scripture: Job 33:4, Acts 2:17a, Joel 2:28a, John 14:15-17,
Romans 15:13
May 23, 2021
Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, John 3:5, Romans 8:14,
Galatians 5:16, 22-23a
May 30, 2021
Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 28,
1 Corinthians 14:12
Is science and faith at odds? Do you need to reject science to be a Christian? Do you need to reject Christianity if you ascribe to the theories of science? Join us as we explore the relationship between science and religion.
Science and Religion
April 11, 2021
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6
April 18, 2021
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-19
April 25, 2021
Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31
May 2, 2021
Scripture: Luke 8:43-48
May 9, 2021
Scripture: Micah 6:8,
Luke 10:25-37
Easter
Learn to BE LOVE. Throughout Jesus’ ministry He teaches how to love with heart, soul, mind, and strength through reckless love. In this series we will see how we can love as Jesus and, in the process, love our neighbor more fully and deepen our relationship with God.
Reckless Love
February 21, 2021
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34
February 28, 2021
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
March 7, 2021
Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3
March 14, 2021
Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11
March 21, 2021
Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18
March 28, 2021
Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21
Anxiety. Sadness. Anger. Compassion. God has given each of us the capacity to feel deeply. The Bible shows us many examples of Jesus’s emotions: love, compassion, righteous anger, sadness, and more. In this series, we’ll look at how Jesus processed emotions so we can better process our powerful emotions and can start to understand how God will use them for good.
Emotions
January 24, 2021
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17
January 31, 2021
Scripture: Mark 14:32-36
February 7, 2021
Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13
February 14, 2021
Scripture: Luke 19:41
Do you ever feel like you are just repeating the same tasks day after day after day? What if this New Year is an opportunity to make some changes in our lives? Start again. Leave things behind. Start new practices. Hit Reset.
Reset
January 3, 2021
Scripture: John 3:1-3, Matthew 9:17
January 10, 2021
Scripture: Romans 12:2
January 17, 2021
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17