Margin for Good

In Acts chapter 5, we find the early church facing both unprecedented generosity and serious challenges. People were donating freely to meet the needs of others, building a community …

In this week’s message from our Acts: Life on Mission series, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” we explore how God meets us in our brokenness and invites us to find true healing. Drawing from Acts 3, we lo…

This week, the message centers on the idea that "Our Church is God's Temple." The teaching explores how every believer, as part of the local church, plays a significant role in this living temple. Th…

Week 4: Pentecost | Acts: Life on Mission

When most people think of the Holy Spirit, a variety of images and ideas might come to mind. Some may think of miraculous signs or speaking in tongues, while…

In this week's message, we explore the Great Commission and our role in God's rescue mission. Jesus calls us to "go and make disciples" (Matthew 28:18-20), but it starts right where we are. Empowered…

2024 Kickoff Sunday: Acts - Life on Mission

The second week of the series "Acts: Life on Mission" focuses on a core question: What should the church look like today? This message, drawn from the earl…

Acts: Life on Mission - Week 1: "Three Stepping Stones"

As we embark on our journey through the book of Acts, it's essential to remember that the early Christians were known as "Followers of the Way.…

Come and Become Evangelism

Understanding Evangelism Beyond the Pulpit

In the book of Acts, the focus often lands on the apostles who preached and performed miracles, but what about the regular church…

Defining Humility

Richard starts by defining humility, emphasizing that while social media often showcases pride and arrogance, true humility is rarely celebrated. He cites Rick Warren’s quote: “Humi…

Lead Like Christ: Fathers Lead

The success of a community is deeply rooted in the strength and presence of its fathers. Communities with strong, involved fathers thrive, while those with weak or abse…

The Proverbs 31 Woman: Embracing Integrity, Hard Work, Productivity, Faith, and Beauty

Lindsay Lundvall, a dedicated school counselor at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, shares her journey and insigh…

Have you ever wondered how to follow God’s direction? How do you know what God wants you to do? Today, I want to help you figure out how to discern God’s direction, how to be led by the Spirit; not n…

The Light of the Leader

We have a special treat for you today. You won't have to hear me preach—congratulations! Instead, we have a guest speaker, Jen Krauss, from Buffalo, who will share her powerfu…

More Than Animals: Violence

Before diving into today's topic, I want to start with a brief word about politics. I firmly believe that neither political nor military solutions can fully address the de…

We’re in a series called More Than Animals, where we're exploring the unique aspects of being human. Today’s topic is Monogamy.

Monogamy
In our current culture, everything is sexualized. It’s pervasiv…

More Than Animals: Identity

Welcome to Week 2 of our teaching series, "More Than Animals." Today, we dive into a topic that’s been at the forefront of cultural conversations: Identity. We’re explorin…