Our Stories

Graham and Treena share their stories (warts and all) of coming to a relationship with Jesus, and the importance of sharing our own stories. Guest speakers: Graham and Treena Kerr. From December 27, 2009

The 12 Steps of Christmas

Those well-known twelve steps of recovery have been adapted to just about every addiction and dysfunction – so why not the holidays?! From December 20, 2009

Route 66 #26: Ezekiel

Ezekiel uses parables, poems, proverbs, and prophecies to try and convince his people to give up their idols and worship God. From December 13, 2009

Route 66 #25: Lamentations

Sin lures us with the promise of lasting joy and satisfaction outside of God’s will, but left unchecked, its final result is inevitably bondage, devastation, grief, and separation from God. From November 29, 2009

Route 66 #24: Jeremiah

The message of Isaiah was, “The end is near.” Jeremiah’s message is, “The end is here!” He’s the only recorded prophet to be present for (and to ride out) the invasion of Judah, the exile, the final destruction, and the aftermath. From November 22, 2009

Unstuck

Life has a way of draining our spiritual momentum. God gives us power to push through our pain, distraction and disappointment. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From November 15, 2009

Route 66 #23: Isaiah

Prophecy is so important in God’s Word that it occupies one third of the whole Bible. And Isaiah is considered the greatest prophet of them all! From November 8, 2009

Route 66 #22: Song of Solomon

God’s primary purpose in inspiring this book seems to be to help us realize that physical intimacy, in its healthiest sense, honors the Lord, and should be celebrated as a gift from God. From November 1, 2009

Route 66 #21: Ecclesiastes

Poor King Solomon: There was no possession he couldn’t own, no place he couldn’t go, no pleasure he couldn’t experience. He had everything … except fulfillment, joy, and peace of mind. From October 25, 2009

Philippines Mission Sunday

Pastor Nick Harris recounts this year’s adventurous mission to the Philippines, and gives an update on the His Place missions and outreaches there. From October 18, 2009

Taming the Tantrum Within

We are in total control of how we handle anger. We must be careful that we do not let anger lead us down a life that dishonors God, harms others, and alienates us. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From October 11, 2009

Route 66 #20: Proverbs

If the Bible was a car, Proverbs would be the tires, because this is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to applying spiritual truth. From October 4, 2009

Route 66 #19: Psalms

It’s important to keep in mind that the Psalms are lyrics! And they were married to passionate, expressive music to deepen their impact on the heart and mind of the listener. From September 27, 2009

Walking in the Light

When we can’t see, the enemy can deceive us. We need light in our lives, and Jesus is the light of the world. Because of Him, as Christians we can also provide light to others. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From September 20, 2009

Route 66 #18: Job

Job is considered the oldest book in the Bible, and it addresses the oldest, most common question to man: “Why?!” From September 13, 2009

Route 66 #17: Esther

The Lord simply laughs at the enemy’s attempts to thwart His plans; and in Esther, He invites us to laugh along with Him! From September 6, 2009

Route 66 #16: Nehemiah

At times, we must choose between luxury and purpose. Like Nehemiah, we can either stay in the “palace” of comfort, or get in the game to pursue and fulfill God’s purpose! From August 30, 2009

Fragile Faith

When we lack eyesight we need insight. Even if we can’t see, God is closer than we think. He is present in the midst of our pain and disappointment. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From August 23, 2009

The Disease to Please

Pleasing people can be a double poison: it hurts us, and we think we’re spiritual for doing it. But fearing people more than fearing God is a sin. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From August 16, 2009

Route 66 #15: Ezra

On October 29, 539 B.C., a Persian leader named Cyrus the Great conquers the Babylonian Empire. Not only does the Jewish exile come to a spectacular end, but King Cyrus is excited to return the Jews to rebuild their temple. From August 9, 2009

Route 66 #14: Second Chronicles

The temple was where the Jews encountered God and received forgiveness. So how they treated it reflected their spiritual health. Our “temple” is Jesus, but in both instances God is looking for whole-hearted worship. From August 2, 2009

Land of the Lost

In real life, being in the Land of the Lost is no laughing matter. If we’re too busy to enjoy each day with purpose, then we’re not in God’s will. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From July 26, 2009

Route 66 #13: First Chronicles

Chronicles is written as a “pep talk” to a new generation of the people of God. It’s filled with inspirational stories of God’s directing, empowering, and ongoing work through His chosen nation, as well as dreadful warnings to not repeat the sins of the past. From July 19, 2009

Route 66 #12: Second Kings

The books of First and Second Kings open with the building of the Temple and close with the burning of the Temple. The nation God established has been uprooted and erased from the map! From July 12, 2009

Dealing With Downturns

How do we survive the current economic “jungle”, and the other downturns of life? Speaker: Wayne Nonoshita, Assisting Pastor. From July 5, 2009

Route 66 #11: First Kings

Interestingly, the only example given of Solomon’s wisdom is the story of dividing a child between the two prostitutes. In First Kings, Israel prostitutes itself to false idols, and God seems to be making the same judgment. From June 28, 2009

Route 66 #10: Second Samuel

In Second Samuel, we see King David go from the golden age of righteousness when Israel was invincible, to the dark ages of unrighteousness, when he was conquered by sin. From June 21, 2009

Christ’s Contrasting Call

Jesus used two contrasting standards by which he motivated and challenged His followers 2000 years ago, and those same standards apply today. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From June 14, 2009

Route 66 #9: First Samuel

First Samuel gives us the historical and riveting stories of Israel’s last judge and first king. From June 7, 2009

Route 66 #8: Ruth

At a time when Israel (as a nation) was routinely turning from God to idols, this Gentile woman from an accursed nation turns from her idols to serve the living, true God. From May 31, 2009

Net Loss

God has a custom-fit purpose for each of us that’s worth following. And while it will cost you a lot to follow Christ, it will cost you MORE not to! Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From May 24, 2009

Route 66 #7: Judges

Seven times in the book of Judges, we see Israel repeat a pattern: They drift away from God, become oppressed, repent, pray for deliverance, and then are given a hero, also known as a judge. From May 10, 2009

Route 66 #6: Joshua

700 years have passed since God’s covenant with Abraham/Abram to give his descendents the Land of Canaan. And now, the time has come for this promise to be fulfilled through an almost 90-year-old Joshua. From May 3, 2009

Route 66 #5: Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy is all about preparing, not only to receive God’s promises, but to “live in” them and “hold onto” them. From the series “Route 66: A Road Trip Though the Bible” April 26, 2009

Freed From Greed

The current financial situation can brainwash us into a guarded or greedy philosophy. Since He has provided for us, God asks us to have a philosophy of giving. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From April 19, 2009

A Prophetic Path

Fulfilled prophecy is such a mainstay for authenticating and validating Jesus’ authority as Messiah, and Christianity itself! Plus, it’s really cool! From April 12, 2009

Route 66 #4: Numbers

Barely a year since being delivered from Egypt, the Israelites march straight to the Promised Land. However, their lack of faith will keep them wandering in the wilderness of half-trust and half-triumph for 40 years. From the series “Route 66: A Road Trip Though the Bible” April 5, 2009

Broken, Part 2

If God had a sign outside His office, it might say, “I can’t fix it until it is broken.” Brokenness can bring benefits to our relationship with God. Speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From March 29, 2009

Broken

You don’t behave your way into believing, you believe your way into behaving. If we believe we need a savior, we will naturally behave like we need a savior. Special speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From March 22, 2009

Route 66 #3: Leviticus

When Exodus ends, God literally moves into camp, and His glory fills the tabernacle. What do you do when God moves into the neighborhood? This is where Leviticus begins. From the series “Route 66: A Road Trip Though the Bible” March 15, 2009

Route 66 #2: Exodus

Egypt was an incubator where the Lord could grow His chosen people into a nation while keeping them separate from a pagan culture. God is preparing nothing less than the salvation of the world! From the series “Route 66: A Road Trip Though the Bible” March 8, 2009

Route 66 #1: Genesis

The people God chooses are never perfect. At times they are deeply flawed. They lie, deceive, and rebel, but they work hard to trust in God’s goodness. This is who God chooses to use … and to transform. From the series “Route 66: A Road Trip Though the Bible” March 1, 2009

The Talking Belly

Genesis 25 tells how Esau gave up his birthright for some stew. We want to be careful that we don’t do the same: trading our futures for immediate, sinful desires. Special speaker: Jeremy Johnson. From February 22, 2009

Is the Bible Reliable?

Our faith isn’t based on ill-founded fairytales; it’s based on historical records of actual events as recorded by eyewitnesses. From February 15, 2009

The Lord’s Prayer #13: Amen

After 12 installments, looking at this prayer line-by-line, we’ll pull the parts together and see that there is so much more to prayer than just asking for things. From February 8, 2009

The Lord’s Prayer #12: Kingdom, Power, and Glory

Unless you’re seeking His kingdom, and depending on His power, you’ll never perceive the brilliance and beauty of His glory, either in this world, or the world to come. From February 1, 2009

Christian Hedonism

Who are you more inclined to call "the life of the party," God or Satan? Be honest; don't just give the answer you know you're supposed to give! This sermon paints a picture of Satan as a miserly, miserable creature who hates joy, happiness, and pleasure, and who craves to spread his misery across the universe and God as the source of happiness, pleasure, and life, seeking to spread joy through the universe. Guest speaker: Josh Kelley (pastor at The Gathering Christian Church). From January 25, 2009

The Lord’s Prayer #11: Deliver Us From Evil

When we pray “Deliver us from evil,” we’re asking God to walk us through it; teach us from it; deepen our faith within it; and cause it to ultimately work to our greater good and His greater glory! From January 18, 2009

The Lord’s Prayer #10: Not Into Temptation

Temptation may be one of the devil’s primary weapons to destroy us, but it’s also one of God’s primary tools to develop us. From January 11, 2009