Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Part 2
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Sunday, January 5, 2014
RESTART PART 1: Back To Basics
SUNDAY, January 5th, 2014
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
It's the beginning of a new year and what do we do? We make resolutions. We start things over, or we simply start. New jobs. New relationships. New workout. Whatever "it" is, there's never a better time than the start of a new year. So what would it look like to take our faith, or our search for faith and hit the "restart" button? What would it look like to get back to the basics about what we believe or hope to believe and not simply rely on "that's what I've always believed," or "that's what the Bible says?"
Part 1
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
It's the beginning of a new year and what do we do? We make resolutions. We start things over, or we simply start. New jobs. New relationships. New workout. Whatever "it" is, there's never a better time than the start of a new year. So what would it look like to take our faith, or our search for faith and hit the "restart" button? What would it look like to get back to the basics about what we believe or hope to believe and not simply rely on "that's what I've always believed," or "that's what the Bible says?"
Part 1
Sunday, November 10, 2013
WHAT DO I DO ABOUT GOD'S WILL? PART 2: God Doesn't Care About The What!
Sunday, November 10th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
We've all been there. Asking questions. "Where should I go to school?" "Should I get married?" "Who should I marry?" "Is this a good career?" "Where should I live?" "How many kids should we have?" The list is virtually endless. As we ask the questions, God might come up. "What's God's will for ________?" We wrestle with it. We struggle. And sometimes we feel that we get an answer and sometimes we don't. So, what do we do about God's will? Can we actually know His will for our lives? It's seems like a big hairy concept to try and understand. That's why we're going to tackle it over the next few weeks.
Part 2
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
We've all been there. Asking questions. "Where should I go to school?" "Should I get married?" "Who should I marry?" "Is this a good career?" "Where should I live?" "How many kids should we have?" The list is virtually endless. As we ask the questions, God might come up. "What's God's will for ________?" We wrestle with it. We struggle. And sometimes we feel that we get an answer and sometimes we don't. So, what do we do about God's will? Can we actually know His will for our lives? It's seems like a big hairy concept to try and understand. That's why we're going to tackle it over the next few weeks.
Part 2
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
BRINGING SEXY BACK PART 4: Reverse Engineerings
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
"I promise to _________" Whether at your own wedding or attending a wedding, you've heard some variation of this. Fill in the blanks. Entering into marriage is full of vows and promises to be someone the other person wants...eventually. The problems is that vows and promises don't work. We will fail. We will disappoint the other person. What if we focused right now on the end goal? What if we "reverse engineered" what we want our marriage to look like? Starting today!
Part 4
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
"I promise to _________" Whether at your own wedding or attending a wedding, you've heard some variation of this. Fill in the blanks. Entering into marriage is full of vows and promises to be someone the other person wants...eventually. The problems is that vows and promises don't work. We will fail. We will disappoint the other person. What if we focused right now on the end goal? What if we "reverse engineered" what we want our marriage to look like? Starting today!
Part 4
BRINGING SEXY BACK PART 3: Let's Talk About Sex...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
How did you hear about sex? Was it "The Talk" from a parent? Sex Ed class? Friends? Movies? How were you effected by the conversation? Now that you're an adult, what's your view of sex? Made for marriage? Purely physical, nothing more? It's gross! If you love the person it's ok? What does culture say? Do you think that the church should speak about sex? Ya, I know, a lot of questions! But it's a big, big topic. One that deserves more attention to it then we tend to give it. So that's what we're going to do. This will be a PG 13 conversation.
Part 3
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
How did you hear about sex? Was it "The Talk" from a parent? Sex Ed class? Friends? Movies? How were you effected by the conversation? Now that you're an adult, what's your view of sex? Made for marriage? Purely physical, nothing more? It's gross! If you love the person it's ok? What does culture say? Do you think that the church should speak about sex? Ya, I know, a lot of questions! But it's a big, big topic. One that deserves more attention to it then we tend to give it. So that's what we're going to do. This will be a PG 13 conversation.
Part 3
Monday, October 14, 2013
BRINGING SEXY BACK PART 2: "The One" Myth
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Hollywood spends hundreds of millions on getting us to believe that love happens at first sight. That love can overcome any obstacle. That there is "one" perfect person out there for you. You just have to be patient. Ever wonder about that? Ever wonder when it will be your turn? When will that perfect man or woman enter your life? Or maybe you're in a relationship or marriage right now that is off course, and you're questioning if you made the right choice? That maybe they're aren't "The One." Here's a thought. Maybe the questions we're asking are all wrong. Maybe it isn't about finding the perfect mate.
Part 2
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Hollywood spends hundreds of millions on getting us to believe that love happens at first sight. That love can overcome any obstacle. That there is "one" perfect person out there for you. You just have to be patient. Ever wonder about that? Ever wonder when it will be your turn? When will that perfect man or woman enter your life? Or maybe you're in a relationship or marriage right now that is off course, and you're questioning if you made the right choice? That maybe they're aren't "The One." Here's a thought. Maybe the questions we're asking are all wrong. Maybe it isn't about finding the perfect mate.
Part 2
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
BRINGING SEXY BACK PART 1: Re:Vision
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2013
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Do you have any role models when it comes to dating or marriage? Do you have a vision for what a dating relationship should look like or what your marriage should look like? It seems that most of culture looks to those that are famous and making it into the spot light when it comes to relationships. Brad and Angelina. Kanye and Kim. Jay-Z and Beyonce. Prince William and Kate. Relationships and marriages these days have become increasingly disposable. Almost secondary. It's time that we take back something that God has cherished since the very beginning. So, for the next few weeks we're going to tackle dating, love, sex and marriage. We're going to try and "Bring Sexy Back." We need a renewed vision of all these things. We need a fresh start. Whether your single, dating or married, this will apply at some level.
Part 1
Ken Elsner, Lead Pastor
Do you have any role models when it comes to dating or marriage? Do you have a vision for what a dating relationship should look like or what your marriage should look like? It seems that most of culture looks to those that are famous and making it into the spot light when it comes to relationships. Brad and Angelina. Kanye and Kim. Jay-Z and Beyonce. Prince William and Kate. Relationships and marriages these days have become increasingly disposable. Almost secondary. It's time that we take back something that God has cherished since the very beginning. So, for the next few weeks we're going to tackle dating, love, sex and marriage. We're going to try and "Bring Sexy Back." We need a renewed vision of all these things. We need a fresh start. Whether your single, dating or married, this will apply at some level.
Part 1
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