In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus wasn't just concerned with what you did, but why you did it. He believed that true growth happened from the inside out. This series will explore a few key themes from the Sermon on the Mount.
05.27.18 - Righteous Anger
We all experience anger. How do we know if we're angry about the right things or handling it in helpful ways? This week, we'll look at the life of Moses and how he grew in his understanding of righteous anger.
“Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.” -Aristotle
05.20.18 - The Helpers
We kick off a new series this week looking at leadership in the life of Moses. While it might seem hard to relate to such an epic character, you'd be surprised at how much we have in common and can learn from him.
10.22.17 - Ancient Habits for the Modern Storm
Modern America is in an unprecedented age of anxiety. The experience of feeling overwhelmed by normal life is so common that it leads us to ask - Is there something bigger going on in our culture? There is. In this message we'll see that the cultural storm is a crisis of habit, and it's affecting everyone. But we'll also see there are ancient answers for this modern problem in the centuries-old practice of the "rule of life," which refers to a set of communal habits intended to shape a community in love. We'll look at a modern adaptation of a rule of life called The Common Rule, and talk about how formational habits are central to living lives of love for God and neighbor.
09.03.17 - The Goodness of Relationships
The first thing that God said was not good was for man to be alone. This sentiment is echoed in all of Scriptures. What does it look like to build strong life-giving friendships?
08.27.17 - The Goodness of Man
God's creation of mankind is the climax of the Creation Story. God tells us that we are made in His image. What exactly does that mean and how do we reconcile it with all of the pain and suffering we see in the world?
08.20.17 - The Goodness of Time
At some point in life, we must all face our mortality and how limited our time here on earth actually is. During the Creation Story, God creates time and calls it 'good.' How do we understand the goodness of time and make the most of ours?
08.06.17 - The Goodness of God
The way in which we communicate often says as much about us as what we communicate. God first revealed Himself to us through the act of creation. What does Genesis 1 tell us about the nature and character of God?
05.28.17 Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
So what does getting out of our comfort zone look and serving our neighbor look like? Do we have to quit our jobs and start a non-profit? Sometimes it feels like that's the only option to make a difference in our world. But that isn't true. In this message we'll hear from people at Area 10 who are finding creative ways to share a love beyond reason with those around them.
04.02.17 TYMB - Power Trip
What is power and how should we use it? As we explore Jesus’ trial, we see power used in very different ways by the priests, Pontius Pilate and Jesus. By exploring this story we may discover how we choose to use or abuse of power and see what we can learn from Jesus’ example.
11.27.16 Christmas is Not Your Birthday - Santa Claus Jesus
So many times the noise of Christmas consumerism can distort and diminish the real meaning of the season. Jesus is bigger than our narratives and expectations, and His birth teaches us some important things about God.
09.04.16 Facing Your Fears
Fear is a universal human emotion and experience. At times it can protect us, but more often that not it hinders us from living our lives in the way God intended. How can we learn to deal with fear?
07.17.16 That You May Believe - Living Water
Miracle-Worker. Madman. Prophet. Phony. Jesus was called this and more during His time on earth- but how does your opinion of Him change as you actually try to live out what He taught?
07.10.16 That You May Believe - Tough to Stomach
Our hunger can make us desperate and willing to settle. Have you ever gone grocery shopping when you’re really hungry? When we’re spiritually hungry we can do the same thing and settle for things that won’t truly satisfy. In this message Jesus challenges the crowd to be satisfied in Him alone and hunger no more. Sadly many walk away and willing to settle for less. Are you going to walk away or be satisfied in Christ alone?
06.05.16 Relationslips - Co-workers
God created us all with a desire to find satisfaction in our work and recognition and our connection from our peers. But how do we navigate the dangers of putting too much of our identity in our careers or some of the relationship tensions that can occur in the workplace?
02.21.16 That You May Believe - What Are You Seeking?
People are drawn to Jesus for a variety of reasons, but why do some people stick around while others end up walking away?