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The Greater Story 1

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From the beginning, God has been writing a story that is bigger than any one of us, yet by His grace we are invited into it.
Throughout Scripture, we meet ordinary people whose lives were transformed through an encounter with God. But their transformation didn’t end with them. As they stepped into the greater story God is writing, their faith and obedience made an impact in the lives of others. And we have a chance to keep carrying on that legacy today.
In this series, we’ll explore some stories of people in the early church, and discover that the Christian life isn’t only about what God is doing in us, but what He desires to do through us. It's never too late to find your place in The Greater Story!

The Greater Story

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermons.

From the beginning, God has been writing a story that is bigger than any one of us, yet by His grace we are invited into it.
Throughout Scripture, we meet ordinary people whose lives were transformed through an encounter with God. But their transformation didn’t end with them. As they stepped into the greater story God is writing, their faith and obedience made an impact in the lives of others. And we have a chance to keep carrying on that legacy today.
In this series, we’ll explore some stories of people in the early church, and discover that the Christian life isn’t only about what God is doing in us, but what He desires to do through us. It's never too late to find your place in The Greater Story!

The Life of David: Part I 4

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David's story is one of the most compelling in all of Scripture. Shepherd. Warrior. Poet. King. Israel looked to him as the ruler who united a nation, defeated enemies, and led God's people into a new season of hope. Yet David's story is far more than the rise of a great king. Behind the victories and triumphs was a man who wrestled with fear, failure, temptation, and regret. Though he was called "a man after God's own heart," David's life reminds us that faithfulness is not about perfection, it's about continually returning to God.

In this series, we'll explore key moments from David's life alongside the Psalms that flowed from his experiences; from his anointing and his confidence in the Good Shepherd, to his cry for mercy after devastating failure.

But David's story doesn't end with David. His life points beyond himself to a greater King yet to come. The shepherd-king of Israel foreshadows Jesus Christ, the true and eternal King who would conquer not nations, but sin and death itself. Through David's story, we'll discover how God meets imperfect people with grace and invites us to place our hope in the King who reigns forever.

The Life of David 3

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The Life of David: Part I

David's story is one of the most compelling in all of Scripture. Shepherd. Warrior. Poet. King. Israel looked to him as the ruler who united a nation, defeated enemies, and led God's people into a new season of hope. Yet David's story is far more than the rise of a great king. Behind the victories and triumphs was a man who wrestled with fear, failure, temptation, and regret. Though he was called "a man after God's own heart," David's life reminds us that faithfulness is not about perfection, it's about continually returning to God.

In this series, we'll explore key moments from David's life alongside the Psalms that flowed from his experiences; from his anointing and his confidence in the Good Shepherd, to his cry for mercy after devastating failure.

But David's story doesn't end with David. His life points beyond himself to a greater King yet to come. The shepherd-king of Israel foreshadows Jesus Christ, the true and eternal King who would conquer not nations, but sin and death itself. Through David's story, we'll discover how God meets imperfect people with grace and invites us to place our hope in the King who reigns forever.

The Life of David 2

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THE LIFE OF DAVID: PART 1 David’s story is one of the most compelling in all of Scripture. Shepherd. Warrior. Poet. King. Israel looked to him as the ruler who united a nation and led God’s people into a new season of hope. Yet David’s story is far more than the rise of a great king. Behind the victories and triumphs was a man who wrestled with fear, failure, temptation, and regret. Though he was called “a man after God’s own heart,” David’s life reminds us that faithfulness is not about perfection; it’s about continually returning to God. In this series, we’ll explore key moments from David’s life alongside the Psalms that flowed from his experiences; from his anointing and his confidence in the Good Shepherd, to his cry for mercy after devastating failure. But David’s story doesn’t end with David. His life points beyond himself to a greater King yet to come. The shepherd-king of Israel foreshadows Jesus Christ, the true and eternal King who would conquer not nations, but sin and death itself. Through David’s story, we’ll discover how God meets imperfect people with grace and invites us to place our hope in the King who reigns forever

The Life of David : Part 1 1

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

THE LIFE OF DAVID: PART 1

David's story is one of the most compelling in all of Scripture. Shepherd. Warrior. Poet. King. Israel looked to him as the ruler who united a nation and led God's people into a new season of hope. Yet David's story is far more than the rise of a great king.
Behind the victories and triumphs was a man who wrestled with fear, failure, temptation, and regret. Though he was called "a man after God's own heart," David's life reminds us that faithfulness is not about perfection; it's about continually returning to God.
In this series, we'll explore key moments from David's life alongside the Psalms that flowed from his experiences; from his anointing and his confidence in the Good Shepherd, to his cry for mercy after devastating failure.
But David's story doesn't end with David. His life points beyond himself to a greater King yet to come. The shepherd-king of Israel foreshadows Jesus Christ, the true and eternal King who would conquer not nations, but sin and death itself. Through David's story, we'll discover how God meets imperfect people with grace and invites us to place our hope in the King who reigns forever

The Life of David: Part I

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermons.

The Life of David: Part I
David's story is one of the most compelling in all of Scripture. Shepherd. Warrior. Poet. King. Israel looked to him as the ruler who united a nation, and led God's people into a new season of hope. Yet David's story is far more than the rise of a great king.
Behind the victories and triumphs was a man who wrestled with fear, failure, temptation, and regret. Though he was called "a man after God's own heart," David's life reminds us that faithfulness is not about perfection, it's about continually returning to God.
In this series, we'll explore key moments from David's life alongside the Psalms that flowed from his experiences; from his anointing and his confidence in the Good Shepherd, to his cry for mercy after devastating failure.
But David's story doesn't end with David. His life points beyond himself to a greater King yet to come. The shepherd-king of Israel foreshadows Jesus Christ, the true and eternal King who would conquer not nations, but sin and death itself. Through David's story, we'll discover how God meets imperfect people with grace and invites us to place our hope in the King who reigns forever.

The Questions of Jesus 6

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

Jesus didn’t just give us answers…He asked questions.
Questions that slowed people down.
Questions that exposed what was really going on in the heart.
Questions that invited people into something deeper.
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks questions that still resonate today:
“Who do you say that I am?”
“Why do you doubt?”
“What can I do for you?”
These aren’t just questions for the people in the story; they might just be speaking to us as well.
In this series, we’ll look at some of the most powerful questions Jesus asked and consider what they reveal about our faith, our hearts, and the way we follow Him. Because transformation doesn’t begin with having all the right answers… it begins with being willing to wrestle with the right questions.

The Questions of Jesus 5

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

Jesus didn’t just give us answers…He asked questions.

Questions that slowed people down.
Questions that exposed what was really going on in the heart.
Questions that invited people into something deeper.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks questions that still resonate today:
“Who do you say that I am?”
“Why do you doubt?”
“What can I do for you?”

These aren’t just questions for the people in the story; they might just be speaking to us as well.

In this series, we’ll look at some of the most powerful questions Jesus asked and consider what they reveal about our faith, our hearts, and the way we follow Him. Because transformation doesn’t begin with having all the right answers… it begins with being willing to wrestle with the right questions

The Questions of Jesus 5

Written by Lee Ames on . Posted in Sermon.

Jesus didn’t just give us answers…He asked questions.

Questions that slowed people down.
Questions that exposed what was really going on in the heart.
Questions that invited people into something deeper.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks questions that still resonate today:
“Who do you say that I am?”
“Why do you doubt?”
“What can I do for you?”

These aren’t just questions for the people in the story; they might just be speaking to us as well.

In this series, we’ll look at some of the most powerful questions Jesus asked and consider what they reveal about our faith, our hearts, and the way we follow Him. Because transformation doesn’t begin with having all the right answers… it begins with being willing to wrestle with the right questions