SERMONS

Every Sunday, we gather as a community
to read and learn from God’s Word and to talk
about what Jesus has done in our lives.

Every Sunday, we gather as a community to read and learn from God’s Word and to talk about what Jesus has done in our lives.

January 10, 2021

stephen johnson

Trusting the promises of God for 2021: The Promise-giver and the promise

Trusting the Promises of God for 2021: The Promise-Giver and the Promise
Trusting the Promises of God for 2021: The Promise-Giver and the Promise

Stephen Johnson Jan 10, 2021

Trusting the Promises of God for 2021: The Promise-Giver and the Promise
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Why We Do It: Communion
Why We Do It: Communion

Stephen Johnson Jan 3, 2021

Why We Do It: Communion
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Christ, God With Us
Christ, God With Us

Stephen Johnson Dec 27, 2020

Christ, God With Us
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Advent: My Soul Magnifies the Lord
Advent: My Soul Magnifies the Lord

Stephen Johnson Dec 20, 2020

Advent: My Soul Magnifies the Lord
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Advent: Do Not Be Afraid
Advent: Do Not Be Afraid

Stephen Johnson Dec 13, 2020

Advent: Do Not Be Afraid
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Advent: Prepare
Advent: Prepare

Stephen Johnson Dec 6, 2020

Advent: Prepare
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The Lord Bless You
The Lord Bless You

Stephen Johnson Nov 15, 2020

The Lord Bless You
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The Other Half of Church: What Next?
The Other Half of Church: What Next?

Stephen Johnson Nov 8, 2020

The Other Half of Church: What Next?
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The Other Half of Church: Fixing Our Stiff Necks
The Other Half of Church: Fixing Our Stiff Necks

Stephen Johnson Nov 1, 2020

The Other Half of Church: Fixing Our Stiff Necks
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The Other Half of Church: Courageous Confrontation
The Other Half of Church: Courageous Confrontation

Stephen Johnson Oct 25, 2020

The Other Half of Church: Courageous Confrontation
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The Other Half of Church: Group Identity
The Other Half of Church: Group Identity

Stephen Johnson Oct 18, 2020

The Other Half of Church: Group Identity
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The Other Half of Church: Hesed – Binding Us Together
The Other Half of Church: Hesed – Binding Us Together

Stephen Johnson Oct 11, 2020

The Other Half of Church: Hesed – Binding Us Together
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The Other Half of Church: Church Growth Movement
The Other Half of Church: Church Growth Movement

Stephen Johnson Sept 27, 2020

The Other Half of Church: Church Growth Movement
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The Other Half of Church: In the Beginning
The Other Half of Church: In the Beginning

Stephen Johnson Sept 20, 2020

The Other Half of Church: In the Beginning
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The Mind of Christ?
The Mind of Christ?

Stephen Johnson Sept 13, 2020

The Mind of Christ?
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Trust In The Age Of Fake News
Trust In The Age Of Fake News

Stephen Johnson Sept 6, 2020

Trust In The Age Of Fake News
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Discernment in the Age of Fake News
Discernment in the Age of Fake News

Stephen Johnson Aug 30, 2020

Discernment in the Age of Fake News
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Are You Tired?
Are You Tired?

Paul Ragusa Aug 23, 2020

Are You Tired?
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Commanded to Love
Commanded to Love

Lorenzo Agnes Aug 16, 2020

Commanded to Love
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Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

Stephen Johnson Aug 9, 2020

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
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And The Word Was God
And The Word Was God

Randall Johnson Aug 2, 2020

And The Word Was God
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The God Who Is Love
The God Who Is Love

Stephen Johnson July 26, 2020

The God Who Is Love
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Finding Power Through Weakness: The Final Plea
Finding Power Through Weakness: The Final Plea

Stephen Johnson July 19, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: The Final Plea
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Taking Stock
Finding Power Through Weakness: Taking Stock

Stephen Johnson July 12, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Taking Stock
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Finding Power Through Weakness: God’s Strength in My Weakness
Finding Power Through Weakness: God’s Strength in My Weakness

Stephen Johnson July 5, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: God’s Strength in My Weakness
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Weak Christians, Bad Teachers
Finding Power Through Weakness: Weak Christians, Bad Teachers

Randall Johnson June 28, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Weak Christians, Bad Teachers
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Finding Power Through Weakness: The Measure of a Leader (The Measure of Me)
Finding Power Through Weakness: The Measure of a Leader (The Measure of Me)

Stephen Johnson June 21, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: The Measure of a Leader (The Measure of Me)
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Leaning into Joy
Leaning into Joy

Stephen Johnson June 14, 2020

Leaning into Joy
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Leaning into Pain
Leaning into Pain

Stephen Johnson June 7, 2020

Leaning into Pain
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(G)Race and Peace at Pentecost
(G)Race and Peace at Pentecost

Stephen Johnson May 31, 2020

(G)Race and Peace at Pentecost
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Striking at the Root
Finding Power Through Weakness: Striking at the Root

Stephen Johnson May 24, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Striking at the Root
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Reasons to Give
Finding Power Through Weakness: Reasons to Give

Randall Johnson May 10, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Reasons to Give
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Grace and Generosity in Trying Times
Finding Power Through Weakness: Grace and Generosity in Trying Times

Stephen Johnson May 3, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Grace and Generosity in Trying Times
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Relief at Repentance
Finding Power Through Weakness: Relief at Repentance

Stephen Johnson Apr 26, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Relief at Repentance
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Getting Taken Out By Being Taken In
Finding Power Through Weakness: Getting Taken Out By Being Taken In

Stephen Johnson Apr 19, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Getting Taken Out By Being Taken In
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Easter Sermon
Easter Sermon

Stephen Johnson Apr 12, 2020

Easter Sermon
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Out of Our Minds?
Finding Power Through Weakness: Out of Our Minds?

Randall Johnson Apr 5, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Out of Our Minds?
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Fix My Eyes
Finding Power Through Weakness: Fix My Eyes

Joshua Bowlds Mar 29, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Fix My Eyes
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Death That Brings Life
Finding Power Through Weakness: Death That Brings Life

Stephen Johnson Mar 22, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Death That Brings Life
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Living by Faith in Fearful Times
Living by Faith in Fearful Times

Stephen Johnson Mar 15, 2020

Living by Faith in Fearful Times
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Finding Power Through Weakness: A Better Covenant
Finding Power Through Weakness: A Better Covenant

Stephen Johnson Mar 8, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: A Better Covenant
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Discerning Godly Leaders
Finding Power Through Weakness: Discerning Godly Leaders

Stephen Johnson Mar 1, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Discerning Godly Leaders
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Finding Power Through Weakness: Calling & Comfort
Finding Power Through Weakness: Calling & Comfort

Stephen Johnson Feb 23, 2020

Finding Power Through Weakness: Calling & Comfort
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Family Meeting
Family Meeting

Stephen Johnson Feb 16, 2020

Family Meeting
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2 Corinthians: Finding Power Through Weakness
2 Corinthians: Finding Power Through Weakness

Stephen Johnson Feb 9, 2020

2 Corinthians: Finding Power Through Weakness
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Who We Are in Christ
Who We Are in Christ

Paul Ragusa Feb 2, 2020

Who We Are in Christ
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Leading with a Limp
Leading with a Limp

Lorenzo Agnes Jan 26, 2020

Leading with a Limp
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Overcoming the Destructive Power of Fear
Overcoming the Destructive Power of Fear

Stephen Johnson Jan 19, 2020

Overcoming the Destructive Power of Fear
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Love -> Faith -> Obedience -> Joy
Love -> Faith -> Obedience -> Joy

Stephen Johnson Jan 12, 2020

Love -> Faith -> Obedience -> Joy
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A Life Worthy of the Lord
A Life Worthy of the Lord

Stephen Johnson Jan 5, 2020

A Life Worthy of the Lord
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Is The Christmas Story True?
Is The Christmas Story True?

Stephen Johnson Dec 29, 2019

Is The Christmas Story True?
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Advent: Joy
Advent: Joy

Stephen Johnson Dec 22, 2019

Advent: Joy
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Advent: Preparation
Advent: Preparation

Stephen Johnson Dec 15, 2019

Advent: Preparation
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Advent, Week 2: Hope
Advent, Week 2: Hope

Stephen Johnson Dec 8, 2019

Advent, Week 2: Hope
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Advent, Week 1: Longing
Advent, Week 1: Longing

Stephen Johnson Dec 1, 2019

Advent, Week 1: Longing
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Church Vision & Mission: Putting it all Together
Church Vision & Mission: Putting it all Together

Stephen Johnson Nov 24, 2019

Church Vision & Mission: Putting it all Together
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Love, Of Course!
Love, Of Course!

Paul Ragusa Nov 17, 2019

Love, Of Course!
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Church Vision & Mission: Sharing
Church Vision & Mission: Sharing

Stephen Johnson Nov 3, 2019

Church Vision & Mission: Sharing
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Church Vision & Mission: Growing
Church Vision & Mission: Growing

Stephen Johnson Oct 20, 2019

Church Vision & Mission: Growing
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Church Vision & Mission: Connecting
Church Vision & Mission: Connecting

Stephen Johnson Oct 13, 2019

Church Vision & Mission: Connecting
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Church Vision & Mission: Transforming
Church Vision & Mission: Transforming

Stephen Johnson Oct 6, 2019

Church Vision & Mission: Transforming
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Being Church 101: What is the Church?
Being Church 101: What is the Church?

Stephen Johnson Sep 29, 2019

Being Church 101: What is the Church?
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You Pick: In the World (pt. 3)
You Pick: In the World (pt. 3)

Stephen Johnson Sep 22, 2019

You Pick: In the World (pt. 3)
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Receiving God’s Faithfulness
Receiving God’s Faithfulness

Joshua Bowlds Sep 15, 2019

Receiving God’s Faithfulness
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You Pick: In the World (pt. 2)
You Pick: In the World (pt. 2)

Stephen Johnson Sep 8, 2019

You Pick: In the World (pt. 2)
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You Pick: In The World (pt. 1)
You Pick: In The World (pt. 1)

Stephen Johnson Sep 1, 2019

You Pick: In The World (pt. 1)
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You Pick: Eternity
You Pick: Eternity

Stephen Johnson Aug 25, 2019

You Pick: Eternity
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You Pick: Salvation & Eternity (pt 1)
You Pick: Salvation & Eternity (pt 1)

Stephen Johnson Aug 18, 2019

You Pick: Salvation & Eternity (pt 1)
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You Pick: God’s Word
You Pick: God’s Word

Stephen Johnson Aug 11, 2019

You Pick: God’s Word
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You Pick: God
You Pick: God

Stephen Johnson Aug 4, 2019

You Pick: God
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Growing Together: Intimacy With Jesus
Growing Together: Intimacy With Jesus

Stephen Johnson Jul 14, 2019

Growing Together: Intimacy With Jesus
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Growing Together: Preparing for Transformation
Growing Together: Preparing for Transformation

Stephen Johnson Jul 7, 2019

Growing Together: Preparing for Transformation
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Growing Together: Church is Community
Growing Together: Church is Community

Stephen Johnson Jun 30, 2019

Growing Together: Church is Community
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Being Me: Empowered
Being Me: Empowered

Stephen Johnson Jun 23, 2019

Being Me: Empowered
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Being Me: Divided
Being Me: Divided

Stephen Johnson Jun 16, 2019

Being Me: Divided
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Being Me: On Purpose
Being Me: On Purpose

Josh and Amanda Bowlds Jun 9, 2019

Being Me: On Purpose
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Being Me: Forgiven by Christ
Being Me: Forgiven by Christ

Jonathan Chechile Jun 2, 2019

Being Me: Forgiven by Christ
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Being Me: Adopted as Sons
Being Me: Adopted as Sons

Stephen Johnson May 26, 2019

Being Me: Adopted as Sons
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Being Me: Chosen
Being Me: Chosen

Stephen Johnson May 19, 2019

Being Me: Chosen
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Being Me: Identity is Relational
Being Me: Identity is Relational

Stephen Johnson May 12, 2019

Being Me: Identity is Relational
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Mark: The Story of the Bible
Mark: The Story of the Bible

Stephen Johnson May 5, 2019

Mark: The Story of the Bible
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Mark: What Next? The Resurrected Jesus
Mark: What Next? The Resurrected Jesus

Stephen Johnson Apr 28, 2019

Mark: What Next? The Resurrected Jesus
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Mark: Come Follow Me!
Mark: Come Follow Me!

Stephen Johnson Apr 21, 2019

Mark: Come Follow Me!
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Mark: Jesus is Faithful
Mark: Jesus is Faithful

Stephen Johnson Apr 14, 2019

Mark: Jesus is Faithful
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Mark: Extravagant Sacrifice
Mark: Extravagant Sacrifice

Stephen Johnson Apr 7, 2019

Mark: Extravagant Sacrifice
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Mark: Stay On Target
Mark: Stay On Target

Stephen Johnson Mar 31, 2019

Mark: Stay On Target
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Mark: Lord, I Give You My Life
Mark: Lord, I Give You My Life

Stephen Johnson Mar 24, 2019

Mark: Lord, I Give You My Life
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Mark: Bearing Fruit
Mark: Bearing Fruit

Stephen Johnson Mar 17, 2019

Mark: Bearing Fruit
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Mark: Prayer of Faith and Forgiveness
Mark: Prayer of Faith and Forgiveness

Stephen Johnson Mar 10, 2019

Mark: Prayer of Faith and Forgiveness
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Mark: He’s Calling Us
Mark: He’s Calling Us

Joshua Bowlds Mar 3, 2019

Mark: He’s Calling Us
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Mark: Servant Leadership
Mark: Servant Leadership

Rev. Stephen Johnson Feb 24, 2019

Mark: Servant Leadership
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Mark: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
Mark: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage

Rev. Stephen Johnson Feb 10, 2019

Mark: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
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Mark: The Paradoxes of Discipleship
Mark: The Paradoxes of Discipleship

Rev. Stephen Johnson Feb 3, 2019

Mark: The Paradoxes of Discipleship
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Mark: Don’t Stop Believing!
Mark: Don’t Stop Believing!

Joshua Bowlds Jan 27, 2019

Mark: Don’t Stop Believing!
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Mark: From the Mountain to the Valley
Mark: From the Mountain to the Valley

Rev. Stephen Johnson Jan 20, 2019

Mark: From the Mountain to the Valley
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Mark: Just Dying to Live
Mark: Just Dying to Live

Rev. Stephen Johnson Jan 13, 2019

Mark: Just Dying to Live
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Annual Address
Annual Address

Rev. Stephen Johnson Jan 6, 2019

Annual Address
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Did You Hear About…?
Did You Hear About…?

Rev. Stephen Johnson Dec 30, 2018

Did You Hear About…?
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Advent: Why Emmanuel?
Advent: Why Emmanuel?

Rev. Stephen Johnson Dec 23, 2018

Advent: Why Emmanuel?
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Advent: Emmanuel Again
Advent: Emmanuel Again

Rev. Stephen Johnson Dec 16, 2018

Advent: Emmanuel Again
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Advent: Emmanuel (God With Us) Today
Advent: Emmanuel (God With Us) Today

Rev. Stephen Johnson Dec 9, 2018

Advent: Emmanuel (God With Us) Today
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Mark: I Once Was Blind
Mark: I Once Was Blind

Rev. Stephen Johnson Dec 2, 2018

Mark: I Once Was Blind
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Mark: Why Can’t We See?
Mark: Why Can’t We See?

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 25, 2018

Mark: Why Can’t We See?
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Mark: How to be Holy
Mark: How to be Holy

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 18, 2018

Mark: How to be Holy
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Mark: Jesus is Better
Mark: Jesus is Better

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 11, 2018

Mark: Jesus is Better
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Mark: Going Two by Two
Mark: Going Two by Two

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 4, 2018

Mark: Going Two by Two
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Mark: The Jesus Scandal
Mark: The Jesus Scandal

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 28, 2018

Mark: The Jesus Scandal
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Mark: Jesus is Greater
Mark: Jesus is Greater

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 21, 2018

Mark: Jesus is Greater
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Mark: The Kingdom Garden(er)
Mark: The Kingdom Garden(er)

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 14, 2018

Mark: The Kingdom Garden(er)
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Mark: Insiders and Outsiders
Mark: Insiders and Outsiders

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 7, 2018

Mark: Insiders and Outsiders
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Mark: Resistance is Futile
Mark: Resistance is Futile

Rev. Stephen Johnson Sept 30, 2018

Mark: Resistance is Futile
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Mark: Dealing With the Root
Mark: Dealing With the Root

Rev. Stephen Johnson Sept 23, 2018

Mark: Dealing With the Root
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Mark: Kingdom and Calling
Mark: Kingdom and Calling

Rev. Stephen Johnson Sept 16, 2018

Mark: Kingdom and Calling
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Mark: A Journey With Jesus – Introduction
Mark: A Journey With Jesus – Introduction

Rev. Stephen Johnson Sept 9, 2018

Mark: A Journey With Jesus – Introduction
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God’s Great Love
God’s Great Love

Rev. Stephen Johnson Sept 2, 2018

God’s Great Love
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Unfinished Business (pt 8): Finding God’s Healing in God’s Family
Unfinished Business (pt 8): Finding God’s Healing in God’s Family

Rev. Stephen Johnson Aug 26, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt 8): Finding God’s Healing in God’s Family
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Unfinished Business (pt 7): Search Me, O God
Unfinished Business (pt 7): Search Me, O God

Rev. Stephen Johnson Aug 19, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt 7): Search Me, O God
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Unfinished Business (pt 6) The Common Calling of Elder
Unfinished Business (pt 6) The Common Calling of Elder

Rev. Stephen Johnson Aug 12, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt 6) The Common Calling of Elder
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Unfinished Business (pt 5): Parenting From God’s Strength
Unfinished Business (pt 5): Parenting From God’s Strength

Rev. Stephen Johnson Aug 5, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt 5): Parenting From God’s Strength
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Reflections from Sabbatical
Reflections from Sabbatical

Rev. Stephen Johnson July 29, 2018

Reflections from Sabbatical
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Teen Challenge
Teen Challenge

Pastor Jonathan Mello July 15, 2018

Teen Challenge
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Unfinished Business (pt 4): Adulthood
Unfinished Business (pt 4): Adulthood

Rev. Matt Daniels July 8, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt 4): Adulthood
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Unfinished Business (pt. 3): Childhood
Unfinished Business (pt. 3): Childhood

Rev. Matt Daniels July 1, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt. 3): Childhood
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Unfinished Business (pt 2): Learning to Receive: Infants
Unfinished Business (pt 2): Learning to Receive: Infants

Rev. Matt Daniels June 24, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt 2): Learning to Receive: Infants
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Unfinished Business (pt. 1): The Five Stages of Maturity
Unfinished Business (pt. 1): The Five Stages of Maturity

Rev. Matt Daniels June 17, 2018

Unfinished Business (pt. 1): The Five Stages of Maturity
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CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!

Rev. Stephen Johnson April 1, 2018

CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
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Heaven is for real
Heaven is for real

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 26, 2017

Heaven is for real
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Gratitude: The Pathway to Joy
Gratitude: The Pathway to Joy

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 19, 2017

Gratitude: The Pathway to Joy
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We Are The Fellowship of Christ
We Are The Fellowship of Christ

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 12, 2017

We Are The Fellowship of Christ
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The Priesthood Of All Believers
The Priesthood Of All Believers

Rev. Stephen Johnson Nov 05, 2017

The Priesthood Of All Believers
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The 5 Solas
The 5 Solas

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 29, 2017

The 5 Solas
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Soli Deo Gloria – All to God
Soli Deo Gloria – All to God

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 22, 2017

Soli Deo Gloria – All to God
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Sola Fide – Receiving God’s Salvation
Sola Fide – Receiving God’s Salvation

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 15, 2017

Sola Fide – Receiving God’s Salvation
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Solus Christus: Our Only Hope
Solus Christus: Our Only Hope

Rev. Stephen Johnson Oct 01, 2017

Solus Christus: Our Only Hope
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