
Some say, “I’m not like the people in the Bible, they are spiritually well beyond me. My faith is not as strong as their faith.” But that can’t be true. One of the most freeing aspects of the Scriptures is the raw and transparent insight we get about the men and women in the Bible. We can learn from their encounters with God, we can be inspired by their encounters with God, and we can relate to their encounters with God.
Over the next few weeks, we are going to study a variety of encounters that men and women in the Bible had with God. From successful entrepreneurs to blue-collar workers, from expectant mothers to arrogant leaders, from broken prophets to wayward prophets, each of these encounter God in unique ways: some through a thunderous word from God and others through His gentle whisper. God meets them where they are and loves them too much to allow them to remain in their pride, doubts, and brokenness.
If a biblical character study is a new endeavor for you, then you are in for a treat! Don’t hold back, don’t play it safe, and don’t study these lives on the surface level. There will be uncomfortable times which will simultaneously be met with reassurance. Through the study of these men and women, we pray that you will see yourself in each of their stories and encounter God in a life-changing way.
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Our understanding is limited but God’s isn’t. So no matter where you find yourself today you need to know that God is able. He knows you, He knows your doubt, your pain, and He knows your future.View Sermon
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We can get caught in the trap of chasing experiences and totally miss what God is giving us in each moment. Basing your faith on feelings is dangerous and can lead to a misguided approach to our walk of faith....View Sermon
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Our daily walk of faith begins when we admit our helplessness. Experiencing God’s strength happens when you surrender yours. So coming to a place of surrender gives room for God’s strength to be seen through your helplessness.View Sermon
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Considering the work that Jesus did on our behalf helps us understand why people commit completely to the work of the Gospel in all areas of their life. The example of Barnabas in Acts reminds us that the church’s mission...View Sermon
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Jonathan’s covenant with David was at a cost to his future throne as well as a risk to his own life. He kept the covenant knowing that David was the anointed king. Are we willing to surrender our throne and...View Sermon
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Sarah was challenged in her faith in a way that she never anticipated. God proved that He is not held by what we consider to be impossible. We learn from Sarah’s story that God’s plans are not limited by ours....View Sermon
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We all chase after that which we value most. We’ll fight, defend, and sacrifice for our treasure to make sure its ours in the end. The question is: is it worth what you’re paying for it? Worth giving all that...View Sermon
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In this sermon we will see how Christ graciously gives us true identity, worth, and value that idols never could.View Sermon
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Jonah is about us. God sovereignly pursues us in our walk with him, especially when we are disobedient. Our reaction may not be as drastic as Jonah but we share a lot in our sinfulness. As we learn from Him,...View Sermon
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