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In this ninth message of our Foundations series, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that the presence of evil in God's creation is an indictment on fallen man, not Creator God. God calls His people to live above the standard of this fallen world.Texts: Genesis 6; Jude 1:5-7; Ezekiel 22:29-40; Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 2:15-16; 2 Peter 3:9; and Acts 20:…
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In this sixth message from our Foundations Series, Pastor Brooks helps us see that obedience results in a clear conscience while disobedience becomes progressively worse. We also learn four implications from Genesis 4.Texts: Genesis 4:1-26, 5:3; John 16:7-8; Romans 5:12; Hebrews 11:4, 6; 1 John 3:11-12; Jude 1:11; Galatians 2:20; and 1 Timothy 1:18…
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In this fifth message from our Foundations Series, Pastor Brooks gives us our sixth boundary: God's authority. When we knowingly step outside of the boundaries of God's expressed will, we attempt to replace His authority with our own. We are reminded that behind every choice to sin is another sin.Texts: Genesis 3:1-25; Ezekiel 28:13-17; Isaiah 14:1…
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In this fourth message from our Foundations Series, Pastor Brooks introduces us to our fourth and fifth boundaries: stewardship of God's creation and marriage and family. We see that moving God's boundary lines for marriage will not result in the life we desire nor the life God wants to give us.Texts: Genesis 1:26-28, 2:3-25; Matthew 19:3-6; Leviti…
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In this first message from our series, Foundations, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that how we view Genesis 1–11 influences how we view the rest of the bible, life, and culture. God is the center of the story and desires to be the center of your story.Texts: Matthew 19:4-5; Matthew 23:34-35; Matthew 24:37-39; Matthew 7:24-27; Genesis 1:1, 26; Psalms…
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In this ninth message from our series, Jesus: Come & See, Pastor Brooks reminds us that the defining moment of Christianity was the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We also learn five reasons the resurrection matters to us today.Texts: Matthew 16:21, 27:57-66; Mark 8:27-31, 10:32-34; Hebrews 11:36-38; Acts 1:1-3, 12-14, 2:22-24; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, …
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In this fourth message from our series, Jesus: Come & See, Pastor Brooks explores the early life of Jesus. There is little record of Jesus' upbringing as a child, but from what we do know we see four implications for our lives.Texts: Matthew 2:20-23; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Mark 6:1-3; Matthew 13:35, 54-56; John 7:1-5; Luke 2:39-52; John 8:38-41; Ephesi…
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In this first message from our new series, Jesus: Come & See, Pastor Brooks introduces the series and reminds us that Jesus is the most influential person to walk this earth. The one trusted source that tells us about Jesus in the Bible; and with it we have all the evidence we need to know the truth about him.Texts: John 4:28-30; 2 Timothy 3:16; Jo…
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In this message Pastor Brooks helps us to see that the world's lostness will one more impacted by the work of everyday missionaries than by pastors and preachers. We must live in a way that strengthens rather than weakens the gospel. You forfeit your ability to reach the world when you choose to live like the world.Texts: Colossians 1:13-17, 2:9-10…
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In this standalone message Pastor Brooks reminds us that words matter. Since God created the physical world, we are commanded to be good stewards of it. Since God created the human world, we are commanded to reach it with the gospel. Since the world system opposes God, we must resist it.Texts: Acts 17:24-25; Hebrews 1:1-2; Genesis 1:28, 2:15; Psalm…
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In this sixth message from our summer series, Road Trip, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that tourist traps aim to take from you, not give to you. Tourist traps pull you away from the primary purpose of your trip.*Due to technical issues the complete message was not available. This recording begins just prior to the first takeaway.Texts: Matthew 7:15…
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In this fifth and final message from our series, 3:16, Pastor Brooks explores the topic of peace. The biggest reason for the absence of peace in life is the absence of salvation. For the Christian, peace in our circumstances comes as we trust in and follow Christ.Texts: 2 Thessalonians 3:16; Judges 6:24; Romans 8:6, 12:18, 15:33; 1 Corinthians 14:3…
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In this fourth message from our series, 3:16, Pastor Brooks examines baptism. We are reminded that baptism does not accomplish salvation but it does proclaim salvation. Baptism is a public proclamation of identification with Jesus.Texts: Acts 2:38, 41; John 3:16; Matthew 3:1-17; Acts 19:4; Romans 6:5-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17; and Matthew 28:19-20…
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In this first message from our newest series, 3:16, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that God’s plan for the Bible is to communicate His Word, not confuse or complicate it. Transformation through God’s Word does not happen without intentional engagement, so we are given five ways to intentionally engage scripture.Texts: 2 Peter 3:15-16; Psalms 119:130…
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In this fourth and final message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks introduces us to Act 4: Restoration. Restoration sets our focus for how we live today. God restores today, the one who comes to Jesus in repentance and faith.Texts: Revelation 21:1-5; Romans 8:18-23; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 20:10, 11-15; Matthew 11:2-6; and 2 Corint…
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In this third message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks examines Act 3: Redemption. In redemption, Jesus fills the roles of priest and sacrifice. We are reminded that Jesus offers redemption to anyone and everyone.Texts: John 8:34-36; Ephesians 1:7, 2:3; Genesis 3:21; Exodus 12:3-7, 12-13; Leviticus 16:29-30; John 1:29; Colossians 1…
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In this second message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks introduces us to Act 2: The Fall. We are reminded that all evil and suffering in human history traces back to the fall. Ever since the fall, man has been hiding from God and attempting to resolve sin in our way. But only a relationship with Jesus removes your sin.Texts: Genesi…
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