Bring Back the Power
In our hurry to be accepted by culture, have we lost the power of what is supposed to set us apart from the culture? The power of the church isn’t in degrees or pastors or business strategies, it is in the Holy Spirit. If we’re going to be a 21st century church that leads people to find and follow Jesus, we may need to bring back “That Old Time Religion,” meaning that we look at the exciting growth and example of the 1st century church as we see it in Acts.
Phishers of Men
As we continue our series “the Future is Here,” Pastor Tim digs into Jesus’s warnings about those who will lead many astray — false Messiahs and false prophets.
52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks (Week 22: Romans)
Pastor Tim turns to Romans for Memorial Day Weekend as we continue our 52 week journey through 52 Verses from 52 Books!
Is the Low Fuel Light of Time On?
As Pastor Tim takes us to Matthew 24 for our new message series on the End Times, we need to think of two risks we face when dealing with the future: apathy and obsession. In contrast to these, Jesus instructs us on how to have the right mindset about the future.
52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks (Week 21: James)
Jim Krenning takes us to the Epistle of James to think about how sin affects our testimony and how faithfulness can point people to Jesus.
Crazy Commitment
Are we satisfied with the way things are? Maintaining the status quo keeps us in the crowd - Jesus calls us out of the crowd into discipleship of crazy faith. When we do this we commit to counting the cost and giving it all over to him.
Poor Excuses?
The Bible says we should care for the poor, but also suggests limits on what we do. How do we understand that balance so we can be Christ-like to those around us?
Crazy Generosity
Generosity starts where sacrifice begins. As challenging as it may be to accept, how we use our money is our reflection of our heart. Jesus asked his disciples to consider the Widow, in Mark 12:41-44, as an example of what crazy generosity looked like. There are opportunities for us also to join God in living out a blessed generous life!
52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks (Week 20: Acts)
This week, we turn to Acts for hope as we are each called to carry on God’s Mission.
Respect the Curry
Pastor Tim continues our series in Proverbs, considering what the Proverbs tell us about whom we should spend time around.
52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks (Week 19: Zephaniah)
This week, we turn to Zephaniah to think of God’s plans for the future — and how they give us hope as we answer His call to do the right things in the present.
Crazy Prayers
Our culture, tired of injustices, is saying, “Enough prayers. More actions.” While action is always important, the Persistent Widow, in Luke 18:1-8, reminds us that change must always starts with praying like a crazy person. Prayer aligns our heart with Jesus’. Before we jump into action, we need to make sure our hearts are aligned with his.
Sunset Service
Join us for a celebratory conclusion to the Spring Season at FaithTree, wrapping up our series on Romans 8 and God’s inseparable love! You don’t want to miss this!
Going to God for His Wisdom
Pastor Brad considers how we need to focus on God’s wisdom and not the wisdom of our own eyes.
Honestly!
How important is our integrity in daily life to God? Is it really necessary?
52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks (Week 18: 3 John)
Jim Krenning shares from 3 John this week, calling us to think about the testimony of our lives.
Crazy Serving
The wisdom of the world says: “Get ahead at all costs.” In Mark 10:35-45, James and John tried that when they asked Jesus for a promotion: “When you take your throne, can we have thrones on each side of you?”. Jesus confronted their worldly attitudes by teaching them a crazy strategy for success: Instead of “Get ahead at all costs” Jesus told them to “Serve no matter the cost.”
The End of the (Real) Cold War
As we wrap up “alive,” we find that the resurrection speaks to more than just us having a body again: it speaks to restoration for the world.
52 Verses, 52 Books, 52 Weeks (Week 17: Colossians)
We turn this week to Colossians, where we consider worldly philosophies and how they are different from wisdom we learn in the world.
What is a Resurrection Body?
What does it mean to be resurrected? We have lots of ideas, but are they what God is actually promising? Join Pastor Tim tonight as we consider that question.