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Woman at the well

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Woman at the well
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 4:1-42

Make us more like Jesus! So in tune with the spirit of God that we go where He sends, even if that’s through our own personal Samaria.

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God of mission

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God of mission
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 17: 13-21

As we get to know God, our hearts should be stirred to chase after people and share the good news that God is seeking, healing, redeeming, and restoring all of creation. Why? Because mission is part of the very character of God.

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Great expectations

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Great expectations
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Romans 10:12-15

We are called to steward the amazing message that is the gospel. What are your expectations for what God can do through you?

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Eyes to see

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Eyes to see
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Christine McEvoy // Guest Speaker
John 9:1-41

As we examine the story of Jesus healing the blind man, we ask ourselves: who are the ones who are truly blind? Are we, also, missing out on Jesus’ power and the full restoration that he offers?

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Numbers

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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Numbers 5:11-31

Ever noticed that the Bible can be really confusing sometimes? We explore how in these sometimes confusing parts, God creates order out of chaos by challenging the norms of our world.

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New creation

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New creation
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Revelation 21:1-5

Right now — in this world, in this very room — God is making all things new. And that includes you! Let’s explore what transformation looks like.

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The now and not yet

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The now and not yet
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Mark 4:30-32

If Jesus came to save the world, why does everything still seem so messed up right now? Let’s explore why we are living in the “now and not yet” and what we can do while we wait for God’s Kingdom to fully come.

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Redemption

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Redemption
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Matthew 4:1-11

Redemption isn’t just the story of how you are saved by a loving God. Redemption is God’s great rescue plan for the entire world.

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The Fallout

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The Fallout
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Mike Chu // Teaching Pastor
Selections from Genesis 2, 3, 6, and 11

The Biblical story of The Fall is one of death, depravity, and division. But in Jesus we have a better way to live: passionately and dependently in our Creator God.

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Creation

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Mike Chu // Teaching Pastor
Genesis 1, 2:1-3

The creation story is God’s invitation to humanity to enter into a partnership that brings order into chaos and life into emptiness.

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The four movements

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The four movements
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Romans 8:18-25

We begin our journey into the four main movements of the Bible. Learn about the light it sheds on God’s story — and our own.

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Eat this book

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Eat this book
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Matthew 4:1-11

The Bible can fill us with joy and wisdom, and it can also challenge us. Let’s explore why we struggle with Biblical authority.

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The Scriptures

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The Scriptures
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Psalm 1:1-3

The powerful presence of God, whose words and character reside within our scriptures, can form — and even transform — us.

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Even the angels

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Even the angels
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Luke 2: 8-14

Let’s examine the perspective of the angels at the nativity. As they come from the presence of God, eager to see what He is about to do on earth, what must they be thinking?

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A world of disappointment

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A world of disappointment
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Luke 1:26-38

Feeling let down? Here’s how you can re-set your hope in the midst of disappointment on the person of Jesus and His promise.

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Hope in the waiting

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Hope in the waiting
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Revelation 21:1-7

The beauty of Advent is the reminder that when people were waiting for God, He came through — and He’s going to do it again.

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In the fullness of time

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In the fullness of time
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Galatians 4:1-7

Let’s explore the history of God’s redemption and hope, as seen through the eyes of Biblical figures Mary, Simeon, and Paul.

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God’s justice

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God's justice
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Mike Chu // Teaching Pastor
Jonah 3:10-4:11

As people belonging to God, we must realize that we cannot experience God’s mercy without also understanding God’s justice.

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Real government, real hope

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Real government, real hope
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
Isaiah 9:6-7

The central hope of the Christian faith is not in the politics of this world, or its leaders. It’s in Jesus and his everlasting Kingdom.

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The devil is a liar

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The devil is a liar
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Stephen Sharkey // Lead Pastor
John 8:31-47

The intersection of faith and politics is a ripe space for Christians to be deceived. But whenever truth is hard to identify, remember to look to Jesus first.

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