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Awe & Wonder
I absolutely love the Christmas season! From the many wonderful family traditions to the sweet sounds of beloved Christmas carols, Christmas time is definitely one of the fondest to my...
A King Before the Throne of God
by Ashlea Swingle, CVCYouth Intern John Piper says in his book, The Dawning of Indestructible Joy, “What you and I need is usually not a brand-new teaching. Brand-new truths are...
Santa or Savior?
by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor Like many pastors, over the years I have been asked about my opinion on embracing Santa as part of our annual Christmas celebration. It’s intriguing...
Bored or Empowered?
Why do so many Christian teens and young adults leave the faith? I’ve read lots of answers to that question. And you probably have, too. But let me suggest just...
Celebrating New Life in Christ
by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor On the last Sunday of 2015 I shared about the goodness of God in how we saw 195 people indicate a decision for Christ. Many...
What do we do with the Super Bowl?
by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor One of the ongoing conversations each year in the American church is how to best engage our cultural phenomenon of the Super Bowl. Some churches...
Night to Shine is a Night to Share God’s Love
by Jennifer Heilman Something special was taking place. It was evident in the smiles and infectious laughter that permeated the room. Amidst a sea of formal wear, sequined shoes and...
Fresh Fire & Fresh Wind
At the end of Acts 2, we see that 3,000 broken people were restored and gained New Life in Christ? How did that happen? The Holy Spirit empowered the disciples...
Avoid Failing Miserable & Succeeding Even More Miserably
“Anything done in our own strength will either fail miserably or succeed even more miserably.” G.K. Chesterton Guy Stevens, the Director of NEO360, a church planting network here in NE...
Does God Still Heal?
by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor This last weekend I taught from Acts chapter three where we see Peter and John witness the healing of a man who was paralyzed. Whenever...
Evidence of the Resurrection
With Easter upon us in a few weeks, it’s an ideal time to review some of the physical and historical evidence that reinforces our belief in the resurrection of Jesus....
Holding Loosely & Giving Boldly
by Chad Allen, Lead Pastor This last weekend as I taught about the bold giving we see by the early church in Acts four. I shared a big “Thank You”...
