Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Church Gone Wild: 1 Corinthians

June 3, 2010 by Ben Durbin  
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In 1938, just before World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote Life Together, a moving little book on the principles of Christian community. Eighteen and a half centuries earlier the apostle Paul wrote what has come to be known as 1 Corinthians, a fascinating commentary on one Christian community that he founded. Why should we read [...]

Ruth: A Story of Redemption

April 7, 2010 by Ben Durbin  
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The events in Ruth took place over 3,000 years ago. Could a story that took place so long ago still have relevance for your life today? We think so. Suffering still happens today doesn’t it? Join us for four weeks looking at the amazing story of Ruth. Why? The sovereignty of God, the sexual nature [...]

Counterfeit Gods

March 12, 2010 by Ben Durbin  
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Our culture usually views idols as either an old piece of gold or wood that we bow down to, or as something really bad, or maybe as something we would really like to be (like the American Idol). The Biblical definition of an idol (or idolatry) is anything that we elevate above God for our [...]

Contend

February 3, 2010 by Ben Durbin  
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Join us Feb. 21st – March 28th for a new series, “Contend.” “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 What does a life look like that is approved by God? Are you [...]

Be.

January 8, 2010 by Ben Durbin  
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If you had to write one final letter to a “dear son,” what would you say? Would you reflect on the past? Would you give advice for the future? Would you point to your faith? What if you believed you may never see the person you were writing to again? Tell me, what would you [...]

rEFUEL

December 21, 2009 by Ben Durbin  
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Do you need to rEFUEL for 2010? Our new series beginning January 3rd is just what you need: an uncomplicated guide to connecting with God…the ultimate resource! rEFUEL January 3-17 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM Part 1: It’s Not What You Think Part 2: It’s Easier Than You Think Part 3: It’s So Much Bigger [...]

Shake. This. Planet.

November 25, 2009 by Ben Durbin  
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The story of Christ’s birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love. So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it’s all over, many of us are left with presents [...]

Forgotten God: The Holy Spirit

November 2, 2009 by Ben Durbin  
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In the name of the Father, Son, and …who?? The Holy Spirit was sent to help us make much of Christ–to reflect his glory to the world. So why do we try to live as if the Spirit isn’t real? Are we afraid of truly being led by the Spirit? “What if you grew up [...]

Elijah

August 7, 2009 by Ben Durbin  
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An angry king. Devastating drought. Epic opposition. And one man who overcomes it all. When the world around us is spinning out of control, where do we turn? Join us as we learn from Elijah. Series begins September 20th and ends October 11th. Week 1: The Making of a Man of God Week 2: Which [...]

The Final Four

March 18, 2009 by Ben Durbin  
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The Final Four from Roger Durbin on Vimeo. Starts March 22nd The last four chapters of Luke! Worlds are about to collide. Challenged by the religious leaders of the day, Jesus continued to teach about God and His kingdom—about faith and what it means to give all. But a traitor was among them and another [...]

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