One Story – Introduction

“What’s your story?” We all have one, but we seldom consider the reality that “our story” actually has us. “Our story” develops and defines us. “Our story” shapes what we believe about who we are; it answers the questions of where we're from, who we know, and who knows us. It shapes our very identity. [more...]
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What’s the Point?

If you had to say farewell to your family what would that farewell conversation sound like? If you sat with a gathering of close friends whose friendship had been forged in the fires of doing life intentionally for the Kingdom, and you knew this was the last time you would look into their faces on this earth, what would shape your conversation? [more...]
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Hungry for Hope?

How do we move from "Hope so?" to "So hope!" Hope is not a mindset; it is a heartset. The root of hope is the resurrection. [more...]
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Stir Us Up!

Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God. The good news is that because we can know Jesus, we can know God. If there has ever been a time the world needs God, surely it is now. To know God we must take time and create space where we cultivate our hearts toward God. [more...]
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Do Methods Matter?

If you have a passion for reaching those who seem "out of reach," this is the passage of Scripture you'll want to master. This week we will open our Bibles and walk into Athens with Paul and learn from one of history's most effective evangelists how to communicate effectively with people whose worldview is incompatible with ours.
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An Intentional Life

Jesus offers abundant life. Life of meaning and significance. Lives of influence and power. But how many of us have made the decision to follow Jesus, and now wonder where we’re supposed to go, what we’re supposed to, how we’re supposed to live? [more...]
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Let’s Talk About Jesus!

Do we worship the same God? Can we assume that people know what we mean when we talk of God? How are we to talk of God with those who not only do ...
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Grace: A Beautiful Attraction

Last week, Acts 15 reminded us that we are a mess; the early church was a mess; that everyone everywhere is a mess. We also discovered that Jesus’ presence in our lives can make us a beautiful mess. It is undeniable that there is longing inside every human heart to be more than a mess. [more...]
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Grace: A Beautiful Mess

Life is a mess! You don't have to be an investigative reporter to validate that statement! The simple act of knowing people affirms this fact. Life is a mess because we are a mess! [more...]
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The Antioch Revolution!

The Antioch Idea was revolutionary. Revolutions are not the same as resolutions. Resolutions are decisions with the intention toward motion. Revolutions are not incremental. Revolutions are not small alterations of the existing reality. Revolution brings a new reality. [more...]