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Devotion: #Summer #Discipleship: Embracing Summer for Growth

The summer is now in full swing! What does it mean and look like to live our faith during the unique moment of summer? Join Pastor Jared as we explore why it could be beneficial to stop and intentionally plan what our summer months could be. 
 
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Sermon: Small Seed - Big Results! | Pastor Ben Berteau | Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Ben begins by emphasizing the focus on Jesus' parables for the summer, specifically the Parable of the Mustard Seed, highlighting its transformative intent. The small but significant mustard seed is contrasted with our modern cultural preference for "bigger is better," with things like oversized soft drinks, large trucks, massive TVs, and giant cruise ships. Then, we hear the touching story of Hattie May Wyatt, a poor 6-year-old girl in the 1800s who saved 57 cents to help build a larger church building for Grace Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Her small contribution went on to inspire significant developments, including not only the establishment of a larger church, but also Temple University and Good Samaritan Hospital.
We explore the connection to the Parable of the Mustard Seed, which illustrates how God's kingdom grows from small beginnings. Pastor Ben emphasizes that Jesus often valued small, humble acts and reminds us that the Christian faith is grounded in the simple yet profound truth that "Jesus Christ died and rose for me." This message, though simple, has the power to transform lives and circumstances, as seen through biblical examples and everyday acts of kindness and service.
In closing, we are encouraged to appreciate the power of small acts of faith and service, trusting that God can use them to create significant, lasting impacts in His kingdom.
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Devotion: The #Idols of Today | The #Retirement Myth: Planning Life Without God

Many people look forward to the day they retire from the workforce, yet how does Jesus talk about retirement and planning for the future? Join Pastor Jared as we explore how a follower of Jesus lives a faithful retirement. 
 
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Sermon: Discipleship on the Path | Pastor Ben Berteau | Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

This summer, we focus on the Parables of Jesus, stories meant not just to teach but to transform his disciples. The series began with the parable of the unforgiving servant, emphasizing the command to forgive others as God forgives us. The following week covered the parable of the lost sheep, highlighting God's character and the Christian mission to seek the lost.
This week's parable is the sower, which is both familiar and confusing. It illustrates that discipleship involves actively listening to Jesus and allowing his word to transform us, yielding a harvest of righteousness. Pastor Ben uses various examples to show that what we love, we tune into and practice, and urges us to examine what or who we give attention to in our lives.
He challenges all of us, and especially fathers on Father's Day, to reflect on whose voice and teachings our actions echo. Pastor Ben goes on to emphasize the importance of listening to Jesus, rather than being quick to speak or argue like in today's noisy culture, as this particular parable encourages a shift from speaking to listening, and calls for actively receiving and practicing Jesus' word to bear fruitful lives.
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Devotion: The #Idols of Today | The Achievement Illusion: #Success as a Subtle Idol

Whenever we meet someone new, one of the first pieces of information we share is what we do. While it may be a subtle idol, our achievements can become an idol that affects how we view ourselves and others. Join Pastor Jared as he explores the example Paul and Jesus set for us in how to respond to our earthly success.
 
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Sermon: Found! | Pastor Brian Bocian | Third Sunday After Pentecost

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Sermon: The Flow of Forgiveness | Pastor Ben Berteau | Second Sunday After Pentecost

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The #Idols of Today | #Family First? When Loved Ones Eclipse God

Our family can be a place of great joy and pain. It also can take an improper place in our hearts and souls. It is often said “family first”, but join Pastor Jared this week as we explore how our family can become an idol in our life of faith. 
 
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Devotion: The #Idols of Today | #Security Over #Faith: When #Safety Becomes an Idol

There is no worse feeling in the world than feeling unsafe and in danger. Yet, can the pursuit of safety and security drive us too far? When does security and safety become an idol instead of a useful tool. Join Pastor Jared for this week’s “The Idol of Today”.
 
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Devotion: The #Idols of Today | #Digital Distractions

How many times do you look at your phone in a day? In what ways can the devices and the media we consume become an idol in our hearts and lives? Join Pastor Jared as we explore the way our digital lives have become distractions to our lives of faith.
 
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