Our culture is obsessed with love and marriage, from romance novels to love songs to Disney movies about finding “prince charming.” But where does that leave single individuals? This week, we will explore God’s unique calling toward singleness and how we can look for ways to see singleness as a gift rather than a temporary nuisance.
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This Sunday, Topher & Leanne Lytle take the Byrd Theatre stage to tackle a topic that is rarely discussed openly in churches. As Paul dives into what healthy marital relationships actually look like in the book of 1 Corinthians, so will we! In this message, we will look at the joys, struggles, and even the obligations we have to one another in fostering a healthy, biblical marriage. If you're single or not married, don't worry! We'll have a few things to say that apply to you too!
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Healthy relationships are hard to come by. We curate our insta-feeds. We show our support with a double-tap. We silence dissenting voices with the click of a button. We can end a relationship with a text message. In this new sermon series, we will talk about how we can "stop the scroll" and "swipe right" (say yes) to healthy relationships.
Probably no topic is more controversial in American culture over the last decade than sexuality and gender. How do we decide what is true on those topics? And when we realize what is true, how do we communicate that truth in love? In this message, we will look at Paul’s message of hope for same-sex attracted people and see how his words challenge all of us.
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Healthy relationships are hard to come by. We curate our insta-feeds. We show our support with a double-tap. We silence dissenting voices with the click of a button. We can end a relationship with a text message. In this new sermon series, we will talk about how we can "stop the scroll" and "swipe right" (say yes) to healthy relationships.
Sex is one of the most talked-about and debated issues in our culture. On the one hand, Americans say it is not a big deal and is basically a form of recreational activity. On the other hand, Americans act as if our sexual identity and choices are one of the most important things about us. In this message, we will look at the framework that God gives us for sex in the New Testament book of 1st Corinthians.
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Sometimes it seems the worst sin in American culture is to “judge” someone else, but what does it really mean to judge? Should we never judge? And what does judgment have to do with drawing healthy boundaries for ourselves? In this message, we will look at the apostle Paul’s words about judgment from 1 Corinthians 4 and see if we can find a healthy place not to judge others but still be discerning people.
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Americans have a lot of ambition, and that can be a very good thing. But at the end of the day, what kind of people are we trying to be? The Apostle Paul sees division in the church at Corinth, and he gives them advice about how they should be, and his advice is very timely for us today. In this message, we will look at the kind of servanthood that God calls us to.
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One of the most important skills in life that we develop is the ability to choose our thoughts. In the letter to the church at Corinth, Paul tells us that followers of Jesus have something known as the mind of Christ. What is that? How do we have it? How does that help us with choosing our thoughts? In this message, we will walk through those ideas and give practical tips for developing the mind.
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The cross is one of the most recognizable symbols around the world. But what does it mean for us? Does it matter in the 21st century? In Paul's letter to the church at Corinth he tells us that the cross is power. In this message, we will look at the power of the cross and see why that power is a key ingredient for us today as we strive to keep it together in a crazy world.
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There are many sources for knowledge in our culture today? But where do we go when we need true wisdom and not just knowledge? In this week’s message, we look at Paul's instructions to the church in Corinth and how seeking wisdom from God helps us grow and helps keep the church unified.
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There are a lot of forces pulling us in different directions. Politics, social issues, work, family, church: it seems that everywhere we look, something competes for our time, money, and energy. How can we hold it together under so much pressure? In Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, he writes to a church that looks very similar to the American church. They were having a tough time keeping themselves (or the church) together. Sound familiar? Join us to hear some wisdom from God on how to steady our chaotic lives.
In this message, we celebrate Easter and answer the question, "Was it worth it?" - We will evaluate the value we place on different life experiences, and if God truly believes that we were worth the sacrifice of his son, Jesus.
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Every so often in life, a line gets drawn for us in the sand. We face a do-or-die kind of moment where we are asked to make a choice. God gives us those kinds of moments also: He gives us opportunities to shift our way of being and kick it up a notch. In this message, we will look at how the ancient Israelites were given that kind of opportunity from God and we will learn about some ways we can respond to God’s call.
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What a person does when they make a mistake can tell you a lot about their character. Do they try and cover up the error, or do they own up to it and try to make amends? Confession is an essential part of the Christian life, but what does it actually mean? What does the process actually look like? And how does it actually help us? In this message, we look at the value of confession and the honest change it brings to our lives.
One of the things most missing from culture in the past year has been large crowds gathered for concerts and sporting events. Many of us love to gather with a crowd and cheer or sing along. But what does that say about us? Perhaps there is something deeper going on in us when we come together like that in a crowd. What if it’s a form of worship? In this message, we will look at what worship is and how it helps shape and form our souls.
If you are going to make great music, you have to put in your time in the practice room. This is true in music, sports, jobs, relationships… there is no substitute for putting in the hours or study. In this message, we will look at what practice looks like for a life of discipleship to Jesus. How can we adopt a rhythm of study that helps us grow?
The world is yelling at us - demanding our attention at all times. But if we are going to follow God and discern his leading we are going to have to find some ways to disengage from that. In this week’s message, we will look at a few classic methods of disengagement that Christians have used for millennia to strengthen their faith.
This week we started our new message series called Rhythms and talk about how, historically, Christians have been the kind of people that "march to the beat of a different drummer". In this series, we will look at the ways Christians can hear that rhythm and align ourselves with His drum.
Due to icy conditions, we were unable to have church at the Byrd Theater on Sunday, February 14th. However, Chris Barras recorded a short Valentine’s Message from his home, which you can watch below:
Our faith journey is a marathon - not a sprint. Over the course of our lives we will have highs, lows, challenges, and moments where we want to quit. How do we build a faith that lasts a lifetime? In this message, we will talk about how Jesus calls us to a lifetime of faithfulness and how to get there.
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The world has taken some bizarre financial turns over the last year. High unemployment, crazy stock market changes, and uncertainty have made many people re-examine their financial priorities. The challenge for us is that how we spend money reflects not just our wallets but our hearts. In this message, we will have a heart to heart talk about money and how Jesus taught us about how money can push us to our "quit line" like almost nothing else.
