Worship that Extends the Heart of God
Can I just say ... last Sunday was beautiful! To hear so many deeply hopeful prophetic words spoken over individuals and our community as a whole ... just wow. We were called into hope, into deeper commitment, into hospitality, into remembrance and celebration. We were challenged not to be afraid that God might show up (what a word!), and encouraged that God is building a people of power. It was a special morning. Thank you for leaning in and trusting God to speak. This Sunday, we reach into the very heart of God as we explore God's love for all people. We will worship and adore him, then cry out on behalf of some of our precious ministries. I anticipate another powerful move of God, and look forward to joining you there.
Topics: God's Heart, Phrophetic, Prayer, worship
Worship That Expects
This week, we continue our series on the Art of Worship with a message on what it means to worship and pray in expectation - in expectation of God's dreams for us individually and corporately to be realized, in expectation of miracles to happen and for breakthrough to be a real thing for real people. And most of all, that the supernatural presence of God meet us where we are and draw us into a new, deeper reality.
Topics: Expectation, Faith, Presence, worship
Worship as a Sacrifice
When we worship, are we simply offering a grateful heart to God, or are we stepping intentionally into His heavenly realm? Faith in worship moves us from a church sanctuary into the heavenly realms. Come join us as we learn to take that step in a deeper way.
Worship: Gratitude and Confession
In these first weeks of 2023, we are taking time to focus on the art of worship. That means taking a closer look at our usual "routines" on Sunday morning, asking ourselves how they not only feed our souls but feed into the heart of God. This week, we will listen more closely to the practices of confession and gratitude, noticing how those elements prepare our spirits for worship and right-size our egos. How do you walk into worship? What do you bring with you, spiritually speaking? What gets left at the altar? And how does that impact your walk with Christ? Let's explore together the practices that rightly humble our hearts before a magnificent, wise and powerful, beautiful God. ~ Carolyn
Topics: Confession, Gratitude, Prayer
Treasuring His Presence
Worship is the centerpiece of Christian community, yet we often put this part of our lives on auto-pilot. We come to a building every week, do the things prescribed by those leading us, then go home without thinking much at all about the fact that we've just engaged in a transcendent experience. But what is it, exactly, that we do on Sunday mornings, and is that "worship"? What makes it worship? What does it mean to stand in awe as a witness to the work of a magnificent God? This Sunday, we will begin there, with transcendence. We will explore together what God has created us to do, if indeed we are designed to glorify God and enjoy him forever. I can't wait to experiment and experience together the art of worship. ~ Carolyn
Peter Pereira
This Sunday, we welcome Peter Pereira, our long-time mission partner and friend. Peter and Esther have spent their ministry serving Christ both in the U.S. and southeast Asia, where they care especially for those in poverty through basic needs, education, vocational and leadership training. Their work is deeply rooted in a hunger to see every person come to know life and truth through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Peter has been a particularly strong voice in our ministry, speaking encouragement into our community. This Sunday, he will bring a prophetic word around unleashing, freedom, and how God is using both women and men to spread the good news. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
All Will Worship
There will come a day when every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. Until that day we are called to walk as if God keeps His promises. To walk as if God will never give up on us. To ask for His Holy Spirit in greater measure believing that He is not stingy with His Spirit.
Hearing the Voice of God
Do you know what God's voice sound's like? Have you developed a consistent awareness which empowers you to follow His leading? A disciplined walk with God is how we learn to make consistently faithful choices. It's what made Joseph's life "interruptible" to God. Consequently, God could depend on Joseph. This message shows us how to live in such a way that God can speak to us and use us in His plans.
The Kingdom Forcefully Advances
What does it mean for the Kingdom of God to forcefully advance? How do we partner with God to be a part of His Kingdom work? In this message you will discover what it means to refuse the enemies schemes. To refuse the normal fallenness that keeps us divided and at war with one another. Beyond that, you'll hear God's call to pick up the ball and run with it. To run like you have been invited to welcome and advance God's Kingdom on earth.
We Are Not Abandoned
In the midsts of this Advent Season, the gospel calls us to remember that we are not abandoned. There is a kind of comfort that actually comforts. There is a way through even the most difficult circumstances. And there is something we can depend on. It is the presence of Christ among us. It is the presence of Christ building community among us.