Where do you invest whats important to you? What you invest in shows where your heart is. In this message Jeff Totten shares that we need to invest wisely to see the right returns not just in thihs life, but the one to come. Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Gospel work is our great investment. Key Question: Why should I generously in…

When you hear the word tithe what comes to mind? Is it joy? Is it honor for God? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the instutution of the Tithe and what God's heart was for it at it's inseption. Heaviness, cynasism, and frustration should not be associated with giviing towards God, but honor and celebration should be. Text: Deuteronom…

Do you identify as a GM guy or Ford lady? An Apple girl, or a Samsung Bro? Sometimes our identity can become overshadowed by our posessions and we develop a sense of worth based on what we have. In this sermon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a very real danger in the way many of us live, and our response and engagement with THINGS. Text: …

What is the most important part of a gift given? Is it the actual item, or is it something deeper? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the expereince of Jesus with his disples in the temple and a lesson he shares with them about the most important aspect of honoring God through generosity. Text: Mark 12:41-44 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Gene…

Who is the most generous person you know? Why are they so generous? We ahve all been touched by the generosity of others and at times that generosity stands out as exceptional and changes our lives forever. When we think of the effects of generosity, we see how we can be a blessing to the world by modeling the most generous giver of all. Text: John…

Have you ever felt unwanted or alone? Have you expereinced the sting of rejection? Mnay of us have known this hurt and the bible shares what is on the other side of that sting. It is the loving choice of adoption. In this message Pastor fIkre Prince shares that God so lovingly sent his son to bring us in to his protection and provision by means of …

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," is what the old adage says but what does it mean? What is Beauty and how should people ingage with that which is considered "beautiful." In this final message of the In Christ series, Pastor Fikre Prince shares a framework for understanding the origins of beauty, the importance of beauty, and our role in brin…

How do you know if something is good or not? For the most part you need something to refernce it against. You test drive a car, you check reviews online, but how do you know what is good when it comes to eternal matters? In this sermon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that as God is the standard for God he deisres that you just expereince him to see wha…

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Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going? You have been asked these questions many times in your life, but do you have an eternal answer for them. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that Jesus gives hs followers an answer to these questions that transends family, community, and career. Text: Matthew 28:16 – 20 Sermon Summary: Big …

How do you make your faith in Christ practical to daily living? In what ways would the world know that you belong to Jesus? In this sermon Pastor Nick Bogardus shares that our living for Christ is also shown by the way that we live in community with one another. Text: Acts 4:32–37 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: In Christ, community is the expression of …

Who are you? When you consider the ssence of who you are what do you think of? There are no questions of greater importance than understanding who you are. In this series, we hope to guide you to an understanding of what it truely means to have your life IN CHRIST. Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: In Christ we find our true identity a…

What happens when the storms of life hit? When everything goes left, where do you turn? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we should not only turn to Jesus in our times of trouble but we should seek to dwell with Christ in the good times. Text: Psalm 91:1-8 Sermon Summary: Big Idea: Trusting in the Lord places us under his protection. …

Have you ever felt like things in your life just don't add up? Are you trying to find meaning in work and life? In this message Pastor FIkre Prince shares how a meaningful life is a product of understanding and dwelling with the giver of life. In all the places you could live and work, working and living what God has called you to is the most meani…

What happens at the end of our life? That is a question that many don't slow down long enough to ask. If we can take the time to stop and dwell on the auther and finisher of our lives than we should also evaluate our living. In Psalm 90 Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there are three things that help us give an honest evaluation of our decisions an…

Are you overwhelmed? Does it seem like things change just as you catch up to them? In a world of instability and anxiety how do we find calm and rest? In this first message of the series Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we can have rest in this life when we learn to Dwell in the presence of an eternal unchanging God. Text: Psalm 90:1-4 Sermon Summar…

Does God's purpose and plan for his people stop after a certain age? Are those who have retired from professional work assigned to just sit and rest, or is there still an opportunity for spiritual impact? In this final message in the series You are Here Pastor Fikre Prince shares some priorities for maximizing spiritual impact opportunities in our …

Are you a single person? Do you feel like you are missing out on something? I'm sure you have heard that God has a plan for you, but what if that plan is to feel and be complete in your singleness. This may sound like an oxymoron but in this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that singlness is a gift from God and he can equip you to maximize this g…

There are so many wonderful aspects of being married. There are also many challeneges. How do we navigate the challeneges in a way that keeps the realtionship thriving? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that God's plan for marriage has always centered on Him being the bedrock of the relationship and each husband and wife remembering how to…

Do you have a good friendship? A person you can talk to and grow with, who will encourage you in your walk with Christ. Do you desire to be in a relationship? There are similarities in the qualities of life long friends and spouses that we should look out for if we hope to have lifelong companionship. Text: Ephesians 5:22-33 Sermon Summary: Big Ide…

Are you waiting for something to happen before you begin your life? Do you need just one more degree, one more promotion, or one more thing before you will follow what God has called you to do? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince encourages those who are in waiting to trust the Lord and utilize the spacees they are in and the time that the have to …

The church has a particular mandate from Jesus to develop believers and to go and carry the gospel message to new places. Where are you your journey? Developing? Or going? In this final message of the Reach series Missionary Pastor Victor Nuwamanya shares that there should be a commitment from every believer to go and share the gospel. The mandate …

In this life you have undoubtably faced opposition. Does that mean that God is not with you? Not neccisarily. In this message pastor Fikre Prince shares that if you choose to follow after Jesus their will be opposition to the gospel and your daily living, but scripture encourages us by telling us that though we face trilas of many kinds, the work o…

The Message of the Gospel is not only for those in the church, it is for everyone. So what methods does God use to spread the message of Jesus, it's not what you would think. In this message PAstor Ryan Russell shares that God uses a gospel centered church to carry the good news to a world in termoil. Text: Acts 11:1-19-30 Sermon Summary: Big Idea:…

What is the responsibility of every believer no matter how long they have followed Christ? We who are believers and followers of Christ should be telling the story of how Jesus changed us and the blessings and benefits of following him. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there are some distinctions that every christian should have and …

There is something special about mothers. Whatever your actual situation when you consider the act of being loved by a mother, it brings thoughts of joy. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince considers the attributes of a disciple of Jesus as she walks out her faith, and shares how we can look to her example to see the power of God in our every day l…

In our life filled with fast fashion, fast food, same-day delivery and viral fame we have grown accustomed to not waiting for what we want. The Christian faith, after 2 millinia, is still waiting for the return of our savior Jesus. In Acts 1, it is said that Jesus will return, but what should we do while we wait? In this final sermon of the Crowned…

Christians often call Jesus king, and rightfully so. But how often do we consider what it truly means to live under the rule of a King? As the final days of Jesus earthly ministry comes to an end he ascends into heaven to take his place enthroned in heaven where he reigns forever, and Pastor Fikre Prince asserts that this should mean something to t…

The central tenant of the Christian faith is that Jesus died, was burried and resurrected. It is an unnatural chain of events for humanity to conclude the process of death with life, but it is the promise that comes to those who believe in the words of God. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince Challeneges us to process what we believe about the resu…

Palm Sunday marks a momentous occation in the life of the world and the ministry of Jesus. It commemorates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in a royal procession, to shouts of Hosanna! Just like the people that surrounded Jesus then who had heard the stories, and seen the miracles, we too have to make a decision on if Jesus will be our King or wil…

Communion is an ordinance or sacrament founded by the Lord Jesus himself. He brought his disciples together to share a meal and he told them to continue this practice until he returns. Just after this meal he goes to pray in the garden and again prays for his followers to be one, or united through him. Jesus had a heart for his people to be togethe…

Are you willing to make a decision to follow Jesus and Live for Him? After seeing Jesus perfom miracle after miracle, and teach as no one ever has, Pastor Fikre Prince says that you must at somepoint make a decision. This seventh sign of raising Lazarus from the grave is an irrefutable showing of the power of Jesus to work in our lives. Text: John …

If you opened your eyes this morning you probably didn't get far into your day before you encountered some level of suffering. It's hard to live in this world and not be touched by struggle and pain either in your life or in aomeone close to you. How do we deal with that? Is this what God intended for us to endure? In this message Pastor Nick Bogar…

The stories surrounding the person of Jesus can lead to confusion about who he actually is. One of the best ways to know someone is to ask them to reveal themselves to us, or tell us who they are. When we desire to know Jesus, the best way that we can get to know him is by listening to his words about himself and pying attention to the things he do…

The term “going viral” has become a part of the vocabulary of the world because of how quickly content and information spreads around the world. The vitality can lead to good spreading or bad things spreading, but in any case it grows faster than expected. In this sermon Pastor Fikre Prince shares a message from the book of John where Jesus’ fame s…

Sin and brokeness has far reaching affects on our lives. It can change not just a momentary situation but it can alter our identity of our selves and others. Is there a remedy for this deep impact of brokeness? Pastor Chris Brooks shares a message that illustartes that there is a remedy and it's in the person of Jesus Christ. When we encouter Jesus…

Faith is an essential part of the Christian's life. It's the first choice we must make, in following Jesus, "Do you Believe?" When we pray and when we read the word of God, each moment is another opportunity to ask ourselves will we believe what God has spoken. IN this third message of the Signs of the King series, Pastor Fikre Prince share's that …

Who do you turn to first when you face challenges in life? Are you unsure who you can trust? In one of the most talked about signs of his greatness Jesus responds when he is trusted with a major problem, and what he does causes many to believe in him. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that no problem is too small or too big to bring to Jes…

What are you searching for? Have you been earnestly seeking for meaning and purpose? Have you considered Jesus? People have always sought after a purpose for being and thriving, but often times have turned to temporary things to provide eternal meaning. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares what happens when we bring our questions to Jesus, ev…

What is intersession? What is our role in the sharing of the gospel? How do we connect with others around our common faith in Christ? in this final message of the Why Pray? series, Pastor Victor Nuwamanya affirms that prayer is a principle action of believers and one of the most important ways we can connect with God and others. He encourages us to…

Prayer is an awkward human expression. Apart from faith it seems to be a silly act. To the Christian though, prayer is an essential expression of belief and reliance on the God of Heaven. The simple act of prayer is a part of our devotion to the sustaining benevolent father of creation. In this opening message to the Why Pray? series, Pastor Fikre …

One of the most humbling characteristics of God to witness is His generosity. The way that we see God provide for his people time and time again should spur us on to want to be more like Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Abe Phillip asks do people see the love of God when they see you? What does your witness to the world say about you and about God? Te…

Does it seem like there are more and more dangers to your life and health each day? Every moment carries with it concerns for ourselves our families and livelihoods, and sometimes even concerns over our salvation. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that one of the principal reasons to pray is to see God's protection in your life. In John 17…

How does a creation know it's purpose and design? This statement of intent can only be given by its creator. We often are concerned with what our calling and purpose is, but many seek an answer without consulting our creator. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that prayer is the perfect vehicle to find an answer to one of life's most challe…

In all the goals you are setting for the new year, how many will lead you closer to God and his purposes for you? It can be a challenge to set Christ centered goals but in this special message Mika Juuhl encourages us to run the race that has been set before us, and to- measure success God’s way. Text:2 Timothy 4:1-8 BI: A life lived fully for Jesu…

Do you have peace in your heart and mind? Many people spend their days, and money trying to find a way to make peace with the life they live. If personal struggles aren't enough there are political, economic, and familial battles that we have to navigate. God does not leave us to succumb to our anxieties, but He has provided peace from war, peace f…

Love is a often complex to explain, but with the birth of Jesus, and the life he lived, it becomes easier to understand. Jesus came to provide liberty from the captivity of Sin and to restore the relationship of people and Yahweh. In doing these things Jesus in all things shows to power and practice of Love. Text: Isaiah 9:4 Big Idea: The coming of…

Advent is a season of hope, where we look forward to the coming of the messiah. During the season of waiting, we remember that as Jesus came into the world, he brought the light that radiates and changes the lives of all who encounter him. In this second wee Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the Light of Joy that comes with the promised messiah, and …

When life seems to be overwhelming, and crashing in on all sides, does God leave us alone to fend for ourselves? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that God not only sees that we are struggling, but He sends a remedy to provide light and freedom in every situation. He sends Hope through Christ. Text: Isaiah 9:1-2 Big Idea: The coming of Chr…

What is the greatest command of God? Jesus is asked this important question and his response life altering. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks to Matthew 22:34-40 to help us to understand 2 keys to understanding the scriptures. Text: Matthew 22:24-40 BI: We will understand the scriptures better through the lenses of Loving God, and Loving ou…