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Sunday Sep 11, 2016
Sunday Sep 11, 2016
Pastor Ken launches us bravely into a brand new message series called "We've Got Issues." Ken introduces the idea that we, as the American church, face issues much like the church of Corinth in the first century. Staying unified in our purpose will help us display Christ to the world.
Sunday Sep 04, 2016
Sunday Sep 04, 2016
Pastor Ken concludes this series by giving a compelling message on the need to welcome Jesus into the middle of our many domestic affairs in the US. From gun control to marriage to abortion, Ken examines Jesus' perspective on each and encourages us to adopt a Kingdom-first mentality that starts in our very homes.
Sunday Aug 28, 2016
Sunday Aug 28, 2016
Have you ever wondered what Jesus would say about immigration or aid to other countries? Would he build a wall between the States and Mexico or would He welcome everyone? Would He increase our giving to other nations in need? What kind of help would he give? Listen in as Pastor Ken seeks to answer these questions and more.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2016
Wednesday Aug 24, 2016
In Jesus' economy, the roles are often reversed, the rich become poor, the poor become rich, and the rules are meant to be broken. Sound a little confusing? Welcome to the Kingdom! In this message, Pastor Ken explores some of Jesus' teachings on finances and how understanding ownership is the key to God's desire for how we operate.
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
Special guest, Dr. Joe Grana, from Hope International University, delivers the message this morning as we take a brief pause from our message series, "The Politics of Jesus" to explore how sin and grace work in our lives. This powerful message will revive and refresh you as you realize that the power belongs to the Lord and no matter how hopeless life may feel, the King still has one more move.
Sunday Aug 07, 2016
Sunday Aug 07, 2016
Pastor Ken kicks off a new series this week exploring the diverse political landscape of 1st century Palestine and Jesus' response to those who want to know where His allegiance lies. Listen in to hear Jesus' answer to His critics and our response to our own political environment today.
Sunday Jul 31, 2016
Sunday Jul 31, 2016
In this week's sermon by Pastor Ken, you'll hear about his most recent tragedy and also his most recent joy. Life has dealt Ken quite a hand this past week. Listen in as he explores God's great love in it all and be encouraged by the hope that is ours in Christ.
Tuesday Jul 26, 2016
Tuesday Jul 26, 2016
Fear has no place in a life enveloped by the love of Christ. Though at times we're tempted to slip back into areas of fear, Pastor Ken calls us to move past our fears and walk in freedom to love courageously and boldly. Listen in to week 4 of "Love Does."
Sunday Jul 17, 2016
Sunday Jul 17, 2016
God's love is awesome, crazy, fierce, and audacious. It's recklessly bold and endlessly good. There are no words to describe it and no mind that can fully conceive it. We have been loved radically by the creator of the universe. This truth alone drives us to love ourselves and love others.
Sunday Jul 10, 2016
Sunday Jul 10, 2016
Failure is just a part of life. It's unavoidable and actually anticipated by Jesus. Acknowledging His grace in the midst of our failure is the way we can experience freedom from our fear and walk in trust. As with Peter, we too can face our fears, walk on water, as we keep our eyes on Jesus even as we sink.