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How to Build Strong Relationships Through Scripture

July 10, 2025

Discover Bible verses about love, family, and friendship that strengthen relationships. Explore scripture for guidance and connection. Grow closer—together.

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2025 Tanzania Trip Preparation

July 3, 2025

TRIP PURPOSE We grow closer to God and one another through the intentional exchange of people, stories, and shared experiences across continents and cultures. Whenever two or more are gathered in Christ’s name, we profess, there Christ is. Travel, therefore, is an integral part of our life together. We want to meet people where they […]

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What is Holy Week?

April 9, 2025

Holy Week is one of the most important weeks in the church. It marks the passion of Jesus Christ and his last days on earth. The 7 days of Holy Week begin on Palm Sunday and conclude on Easter. The events that transpired in between continue to guide us today. As we go through the […]

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Embrace the “Shaping Tomorrow Devotional” During Lent

March 4, 2025

The 40 days of Lent are a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. This period, leading up to Easter Sunday, mirrors Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, where He fasted, prayed, and resisted temptation. It is a time to slow down, attune to your emotions, and draw closer to God. One powerful way to stay […]

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Be Still, Breathe: Bible Verses for Parents

February 7, 2025

Parenting is the most challenging job you’ll ever do. How do you nurture, guide, and protect your children while helping them grow into kind, responsible, and faithful individuals? Unfortunately, there is no single guidebook. Many authors have tried, from Dr. Spock to “What to Expect,” but none can speak to your unique challenges. However, there […]

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The Power of Connection: “Two Are Better Than One”

January 7, 2025

The theme of our current sermon series is “Connected Lives.” These sermons speak to the value of relationships and are based on Ecclesiastes 4:9-12:  “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone […]

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PeacefulMess: Finding a Silent Night in a Loud Holiday

December 13, 2024

Are you screaming from a tight Christmas?  Deadlines, to-dos, and get-togethers compete for our attention as the holidays ramp up. With so many balls in the air, it feels impossible to get everything done, let alone have a night of peace.  What if a restful holiday wasn’t a Christmas miracle but a simple matter of […]

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Merry ChristMess! How to Embrace the Holidays Gracefully

November 27, 2024

The holidays are coming. For many, it’s a fun and festive time. For others, it’s a period filled with anxiety and stress.  But what if, instead of having to brace for impact, you set aside grace for impact? The theme for this year’s holiday season sermons is “ChristMess: God’s Gift for a Messy World.” As […]

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King of Kings 2024-2025 Advent Devotional

November 20, 2024

Follow along in our Advent Devotional as we are guided to find the peace, hope, joy, and love of Christ in a messy world. Click the link to download the digital version!

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Be Still, Breathe: Bible Verses to Equip and Empower

September 13, 2024

Continuing to follow the King of Kings “E4” framework, let’s look at the importance of equipping and empowering one another. As followers of Christ, we’re called not only to walk in His strength but also to extend that strength to those around us. When life feels overwhelming–whether for you or the people around you–the Bible […]

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