Jesus' disciples must learn to view affliction from a biblical perspective if it is to accomplish what God intends in our lives and the lives of our fellow believers.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

2 Corinthians challenges our community of faith to learn, think, and act individually and collectively as followers of Jesus.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

What is my response to God's gift of Jesus the Messiah?Af Dr. Tom Ricks

God sending angels to shepherds demonstrates a limitless grace that leads Jesus' disciples to comfort and peace in moments of despair and discouragement.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

God illuminates the pathway to the manger so we can see and respond to the light of his salvation.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The Way of the Manger starts in Old Testament prophecies to be fulfilled that they should challenge our minds and hearts and the way we live our lives.Af Tom Werner

Someone helped bring the gospel to me, am I helping the gospel message on its way?Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Godly generosity celebrates our new reality in Jesus & calls us to follow his example of active giving.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Maturity of faith and intimacy with God is not measured in spiritual gifts, heavenly knowledge or Christ-like generosity, but in unconditional love.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

We have been united through the Holy Spirit to strengthen each other’s faith by using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Af Eric Van Zee

If my chief aim is God’s glory, my thoughts and actions will demonstrate care for others over the exercise of my rights and freedoms.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Jesus' disciples must develop a biblical ethic if we hope to be a spiritually and emotionally mature communityAf Dr. Tom Ricks

We celebrate Mission Sunday at Greentree. Pastor Eric Van Zee's sermon share with us how the world may have stopped for a season but God’s love is always on the move.Af Eric Van Zee

Humble service built on the gospel of Jesus Christ causes a church to thrive and the culture to flourish.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The first steps in building unity in the church are acknowledging, confessing and repenting of our sins which create disunity among Jesus’ people.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The new reality we live in as believers in Jesus must replace our selfish, “me first” world view.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Church Planter Sean Boone shares with us why Jesus is still good news in these challenging times.Af Sean Boone

Before anyone can live a life of love, they must be confronted by love, embraced by love, and welcome love.Af Dr. Corbett Heimburger

Another look at the parable of the good Samaritan with Joe Brehob.Af Joe Brehob

What should we impart to our children about being godly neighbors?Af Dr. Tom Ricks

According to Jesus, being a good neighbor is infinitely more important than having bad ones.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Beyond hosting a meal, biblical hospitality is a response to God’s grace that motivates us to love and welcome strangers wherever we are.Af Steve Hughes

The Bible teaches me to approach my neighbor relationships not by demanding my rights, but by putting my neighbor's care ahead of my own.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Freedom in Christ Jesus, how do we get it, keep it and use it?Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Chip Demetri, former Worship Arts Director, share with us the 5 things to know about shame.Af Chip Demetri

It is only when we remember the steadfast love of the Lord to us that we can love others well.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

True peace is offered and given by God through the grace of Jesus and must grow in our hearts as we share it with others.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Jesus' disciples must evaluate anger through the lens of God's wisdom.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

For Jesus’ disciples, joy often is a result of seeing God’s faithfulness through difficult and challenging circumstances.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Learning to grieve over my sin and its ramifications is foundational to God's restorative work in my life.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

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When women mother, they reflect God’s character.Af Dr. Corbett Heimburger

Have strength and courage because I am with you.-JesusAf Eric Van Zee

Ecclesiastes hammers us with realities that break down our shallow view of life; yet he offers us hope that is satisfying even in the greatest of life’s uncertainties.Af Tom Werner

Though the justice and mercy of God sometimes appear irrelevant in this life, God's righteousness will have the last word.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Given our sinful nature, God's people must approach with caution and wisdom.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The harsh realities of injustice and oppression cannot be ignored by Jesus' disciples.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Approaching life on earth from God’s perspective on time is both wise and fulfilling.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

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Any search for wisdom in this life apart from a relationship with God ends in failure, futility and vexation.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The Preacher calls us to an honest reflection of life in a world broken by sin and death while helping us understand we can trust God in all things.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

God sees all of us, and passionately pursues us across physical, racial and social barriers. We should do the same, if we are truly loving as God does.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Though we may not always see it or feel it, God is at work, God is good, and God can be trusted.Af Dr. Scott Holley

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Advent for the Messiah meant sacrificing everything in order to give humanity the greatest gift ever.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Rejecting God’s Messiah may feel empowering but ultimately it neither fulfills the unbeliever, nor impedes God’s plan of salvation.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The coming of Jesus is the confirmation of God’s redemption for all who will believe.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

The coming of the Messiah is both royal and utterly common thereby giving hope and promise to everyone who believes.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

Jesus' coming confronts our skeptical assumptions about God's lack of love and care for us.Af Dr. Tom Ricks

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