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How to deal with enemies and frenemies

Philippians 1:12 | Sun, Sep 16, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

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It's said that in life you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your frenemies. We have all faced the stabbing pain of betrayal and hurt, even by someone close to us. In this message, Pastor John looks at the example of a persecuted Christian to see how he learned to cope with his enemies and frenemies.

Hungry for more. Happy with less.

Philippians 4:10 | Sun, Oct 21, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

We live in a world of elusive contentment, but Paul was a man who found the answer to always being satisfied. In this message, Pastor John looks at Paul's path for learning contentment and a test for whether our ambitions are godly or selfish.

Passing on Community

Philippians 4:2 | Sun, Oct 14, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

You and I were built for relationships. Unfortunately, some take a pass on community, when they should passing it on. In this message, Pastor John looks at five "passions for passing on community" that will help us learn how to love the church.

How to let go of the past

Philippians 3:1-4:1 | Sun, Oct 07, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

It is a misunderstanding of Christianity to think it is stuck in the past or a call downward, beating ourselves up with guilt. Normal Christianity is a call to wholeness and holiness, but must begin with leaving our past behind. In this message, Pastor John looks at how the apostle Paul learned to leave behind what was in his past as he moved towards His goal in Christ.

Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks

Philippians 2:12 | Sun, Sep 30, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

It's easy to be blown away by what is happening in the world around us and complain. But a different kind of response overflows from gospel-hearts. In this message, Pastor John looks at four examples of Christlike obedience as a way for us to avoid grumbling.

The Root of Empathy

Philippians 2:1 | Sun, Sep 23, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

The Spirit often uses examples in the lives of other people to bring about transformation in our lives. In this message, we will see how gospel of Jesus we have an example to transform our lives to bring about empathy, unity, and humility.

Where confidence comes from

Philippians 1:6 | Sun, Sep 09, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

We live in a free-fall world of anxiety and insecurity. For followers of Christ, a lack of confidence can lead to problems with joy, prayer, and evangelism. In this message, Pastor John looks at how confidence in God's faithfulness to hold His people secure is central to the gospel.

Loving where (and with who) God has put you

Acts 16 | Sun, Sep 02, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

Sometimes we want to move off to the next place when God gives us a "yellow light" and says, "Slow down." In today's message you'll see how you can love where you're at and who you're with more. This is the first message in our "I Second that Emotion!" series.

"I'll take it!"

Matthew 13:44-52 | Sun, Jul 22, 2018 | Pastor John Stillman

How do you react when you score a great deal on some purchase? The kingdom of God is like finding a great deal, but it's also not really like that. Because while salvation is free, it's not cheap.

Conflict is Inevitable

| Sun, Feb 05, 2017 | Pastor John Stillman

There is a great deal of conflict in our world right now, but this is not really anything new. Conflict is an inevitable fact of life in this world. God's aim is not for us to be completely free of conflict, but to resolve our conflicts using the wisdom and ways that He has provided. In this message, Pastor John reviews responses to conflict that are peace faking and peace breaking, before we see God's great peace making response.

"If you love me, you will share that Facebook post," said Jesus - never.

Matthew 28:18-20 | Sun, Aug 07, 2016 | Pastor John Stillman

These days, we want to know if people are the “real deal.” Likewise, you and I should be very concerned that people know that we are the “real deal” when it comes to being a follower of Jesus. In this message, Pastor John looks at what Jesus has to say about how we can demonstrate our love for Him - and His love for the world.