We all get tested. Babies are tested to gauge their healthy development. Students are tested to gauge their readiness for graduation. Tornado alarms are tested to ensure they will work properly in an emergency. You can’t avoid being tested. And although none of us particularly like to be tested, a test is a vital stepping stone toward your growth and success. It’s only by way of tests that we can see where we are excelling and where we are failing. Join us today as we explore God’s ultimate test.

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THIS IS ONLY A TEST

GENESIS 22:1 NIV
God tested Abraham.

TESTS DON’T BUILD CHARACTER — THEY REVEAL IT.

GENESIS 22:5 NIV
He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.”

FAITH IN THE PROMISE COMES FROM FAITHFULNESS IN THE PROCESS.

GENESIS 22: 16-17 NIV
“I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore.

WHEN YOU TRUST GOD WITH YOUR DESIRES, HE’LL TRUST YOU WITH YOUR DESTINY.

GENESIS 22:6 NIV
Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac.

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11:32 This is Only A Test
15:40 Tests Don’t Build Character — They Reveal It. 
20:42 Faith in the Promise Comes From Faithfulness in the Process 
24:45 When You Trust God With Your Desires, He’ll Trust You With Your Destiny

THIS IS ONLY A TEST | THE MAKING OF CHAMPIONS | PART 1 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Starting the new year, our goals generally boil down to one thing: we want to grow in every area of our lives. We want to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and relationally. We want our careers to grow. Our businesses to grow. Our churches to grow. When we look at scripture, we see an amazing picture of the growth of the early church. But what made the early church so quickly? What made it so strong? What made it expand exponentially? Join us today to learn the secret of spiritual growth! You too can experience divine strength and exponential growth in your life when you follow the faithful example of the strong and growing men and women of the early church.

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THE SECRET TO SPIRITUAL GROWTH | THIS IS HOW WE FAM | PART 3 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

If you’ve ever seen the movie Jaws, Part 2, you know that it does not come close to matching the excitement and drama of the original. In fact, most film sequels don’t live up to the original version of the film. When it comes to the Christian life, the scriptures paint a picture of what the original Church looked like, felt like, and acted like. The picture is of a vibrant and growing community of men, women, boys, and girls from around the globe who were sharing the love of Christ and the truth of the gospel with their friends, family members, and even their enemies. The question for us today is, “how can the Church today live up to the powerful and dynamic picture we see in the scripture of the original Church?” Join us for an exciting and informative sermon by Pastor Brent Roam called the Four Key Commitments of the Church.
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THE CHURCH’S PLAYBOOK | THIS IS HOW WE FAM | PART 2 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

We all long for meaningful connection, for authentic community, for rich deep relationships with others. And we’ve heard that the Church is supposed to be that kind of community -- a community filled with mutual love and respect, a family that encourages, supports and cares for one another. So why do so many churches feel more like country clubs or nursing homes rather than vibrant and growing communities? Join us today for the launch of a new series called “This is How We Fam” to discover Christ’s vision for His Church!
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DIVINE DESIGN VS. DEMOGRAPHIC DRIFT | THIS IS HOW WE FAM | PART 1 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

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THE GOD WHO IS ABLE | PASTOR THURMAN WILLIAMS

If you’ve ever found yourself in pitch blackness, you know how disorienting it can be. It’s hard to know which direction to go, and even if you know which direction to go, it’s hard to take a single step in that direction, because there’s no light to illuminate your path. In life, we often find ourselves in darkness, uncertain about which direction to go and which next step to take. So today, we explore how Christ is the light that brings direction in the darkness of our lives! Join us today for a powerful message called “Direction in the Dark.”
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﻿HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY IN THE DARK

ISAIAH 9:2 NIV
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

ISAIAH 9:6 NIV
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

John 8:12 NIV
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

LIGHT OF ORIENTATION

THE LIGHT OF ILLUMINATION

JOHN 11:9-10 HCSB
If anyone walks during the day, he doesn’t stumble, because he sees the light of this world. 10 If anyone walks during the night, he does stumble, because the light is not in him.

PSALM 119:105 NIV
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

LIGHT OF INSPIRATION

MATTHEW 5:14-16 NIV
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to

HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY IN THE DARK | LIGHT OF THE WORLD | PART 2 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Have you ever been too afraid or too ashamed to reveal a weakness, a vulnerability, or even a wound that you’ve hidden in the darkness of your heart? Have you ever been too afraid to let the light of truth shine into a dark part of your soul? Today, we launch our Christmas series with a powerful exploration of what it means for Jesus to be the light of our lives. We explore what it really means for Jesus to be the light of our world.
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD | PART 1 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. 
(Matthew 5:38-42)

What must I do to treat people with grace?

Overcome insults.

You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’  But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person (justice); but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also (grace). (Mt. 5:38-39)

My value comes from God.

My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. (Ps. 62:7)

How can you believe since you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? (John 5:44)

Overcome fear. 

And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. (Matthew 5:40)

If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, return it by sunset, because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has. What else can they sleep in? When they cry out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate. (Exodus 22:26-27)

My provision comes from God.

Overcome resentment.

 If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. (Matthew 5:41)

My joy comes from God.

It is the unworthy who have experienced the good things of the kingdom of God; and as they have experienced the surprise of unexpected grace, so they act in a similar manner toward the undeserving among them–Donald Hagner, New Testament scholar

Living Above Justice | Pastor Jeff Wheeler

How many of you wish you had less money? How about less time? Less health? Less joy, peace, or love? No one!!! We all wish we had more of those things, because those are all good things that can be used to benefit not only our lives, but the lives of others! Today, we’re going to explore a powerful truth taught by Jesus about how to multiply good things in your life and in your world. Join us today for an exciting message called: WHEN NOT ENOUGH IS ALL YOU NEED.

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WHEN NOT ENOUGH IS ALL YOU NEED | THE GENEROSITY PARADOX (PART 5) | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Have you ever made a bad investment? Perhaps you made a financial investment, an emotional investment, or an investment of time or skill that did not turn out so well. We’ve all done it, and we all know it is incredibly frustrating for an investment to go bust. On the other hand, we all know how exciting it is when we make an investment that succeeds. 

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GOD'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY | THE GENEROSITY PARADOX | PART 4 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

What are you running short on: money, time, emotional bandwidth, or all three!? Does your life get so busy that you feel you don’t have time for what’s really important? Does your money ever get so tight that you feel like you don’t have enough? Do you find that your relationships sometimes feel strained due to lack of time with those you love? How do we avoid, especially during these busy times, pushing ourselves to the limit financially, relationally, and with our time? Join us today as we hear what God has to say about the mystery of margin! (Inspired by and adapted from "Breathing Room" by Andy Stanley).

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THE GENEROSITY PARADOX (PART 3) | THE MYSTERY OF MARGIN | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Generosity is not a single act, and it’s not a passing feeling. Generosity is a state of mind, an attitude of abundance, a willingness to care for others, and a deep joyful desire to be of service to someone other than yourself. Today, we take a deep dive into what causes some people to be generous, and others to be selfish. Join us for a powerful sermon today titled: A Generous Mind.

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GENEROSITY PARADOX

[B]rothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

A GENEROUS MIND
If you don’t control your thoughts, your thoughts will control you.

1. CAPTURE

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

2. COLLECT

true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy

3. CURATE

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 NIV

4. CULTIVATE

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

[M]ake my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Philippians 2:2-8 NIV

A GENEROUS MIND | THE GENEROSITY PARADOX | PART 2 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

There’s a universal truth that applies to all people everywhere at all times. It’s simply this: “when we give, we gain -- when we grasp, we lose.” This truth is not only taught throughout the Bible, it’s also taught by every other major religion, and has been verified countless times in scientific experiments. How is it possible that by giving, we gain? How is it possible that by withholding (maintaining ownership, power, or control), we lose? Join us this Sunday as we launch a brand new series called, “The Generosity Paradox.”  
 
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THE GENEROSITY PARADOX
PARADOX: a statement that seems contradictory or implausible at first, but turns out to be true. 

GENEROSITY: the virtue of freely, abundantly, and frequently giving good things to benefit others. 

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV

One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:24-25 ESV

Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Proverbs 11:24-25 NLT

In giving, we gain. In grasping, we lose.

Generosity is paradoxical. Those who give, receive back in turn. By spending ourselves for others’ well-being, we enhance our own standing. In letting go of some of what we own, we better secure our own lives. By giving ourselves away, we ourselves move toward flourishing. This is not only a philosophical or religious teaching; it is a sociological fact. ~ Smith & Davidson, The Paradox of Generosity

Generous People experience: 1) greater levels of happiness 2) better mental and emotional health 3) greater sense of purpose 4) less depression, and 5) greater interest in personal growth

1. The more you care for others, the less you worry about yourself.

The generosity paradox can also be stated in the negative. By grasping onto what we currently have, we lose out on better goods that we might have gained. In holding onto what we possess, we diminish its long-term value to us. By always protecting ourselves against future uncertainties and misfortunes, we are affected in ways that make us mor

THE GENEROSITY PARADOX | PART 1 | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Have you ever wondered what the point of church is? Why do Christians gather every week? Why do we sing, pray, and read scriptures? Why join a church? Why serve, give, and follow the teachings of Jesus? Join us today for a special message where Pastor Brent will tackle these questions in a sermon titled: “The Path To Christ and the Path Through Christ.”

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SERMON NOTE

5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. JOHN 14:5-6 NIV

THE WAY OF JESUS

A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’

18 “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’

19 “Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’

20 “Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’

21 “The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.’ Luke 14:16-21 NI

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them. 25 Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him. Matthew 4:23-25 NIV

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10:9-10 NIV

[W]hoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my dis

THE WAY OF JESUS | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

When asked what was the greatest commandment of them all, Jesus answered, "Love God with all your heart, strength, and mind. And then Jesus added that there is another commandment that flows right out of that first one: "Love your neighbor as yourself." How do we do that? Who is our neighbor? What do we do if there are neighbors we have trouble loving? We hope to tackle these questions this weekend in looking at Luke 10:25-37 on "Loving Our Neighbor." 
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SERMON NOTES
LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:25-36

LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR | LOVE FIRST (PART IV) | PASTOR THURMAN WILLIAMS

Jesus taught that loving God is the most important thing we can do in life. But sometimes it’s hard to know “how” to love God. Today, we’re going to take a deep dive into the spiritual practices and disciplines that draw us into a deeper relationship with our creator. Join us for a powerful message on the effect of intimacy.

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SERMON NOTES

[L]ove comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:7-8 NIV

THE EFFECT OF INTIMACY

If you want to grow in love, get closer to its source.

KNOW (ginṓskō): to know, especially through personal experience or first-hand acquaintance; to experientially know.

1. Speak and Listen

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 NIV

[W]hen he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. 14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. John 16:13-14 NIV

2. Read and Reflect

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8 NIV

Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 NIV

3. Do and Don’t

Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. John 14:23-24 NIV

4. Gather and Grow

[L]et us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV

5. Serve and Sacrifice (time-talent-treasure)

[W]here your treasure is, there your heart will be also. . . . No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.

THE EFFECT OF INTIMACY | LOVE FIRST (PART 3) | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Have you ever done a kind gesture, but with a selfish motive? In Part 2 of our “Love First” series, we explore what God says about the motives behind our conduct. The Apostle Paul teaches us that our motives matter -- that all the positive conduct in the world means nothing if love is not our motive. God cares about the purity of our motives more than the perfection of our performance. Join us today for a powerful sermon called, “What’s Your Motive?”

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WHAT'S YOUR MOTIVE? | LOVE FIRST (PART 2) | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

When faced with a list of duties, obligations, and responsibilities, the first thing you should ask is, “what’s most important?” If you know what’s most important, you’ll know where to focus your time and energy. One day, Jesus was asked by a religious leader, “What’s the most important commandment in the entire Bible?” Jesus famously answered that the most important commandment is to “love.” He said we are to love God, love ourselves, and love our neighbors. That’s the most important thing we can do! So for the next few weeks, we will explore what it means to love God fully, love ourselves completely, and love others unconditionally. Join us this Sunday as we launch a brand new sermon series called “Love First.” 
 
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0:00 Sermon Intro
02:05 WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT
08:48 LOVE 
11:18 LOVE GOD

19:49 SELF LOVE
26:38 LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

33:10 Call To Worship

What's Most Important? | Love First (Part 1) | Pastor Brent Roam

Why bother praying? Does God hear us? Does he care? Does he have the power to answer our prayers? The last line in Jesus’ sample prayer teaches us how to orient our hearts and minds toward God in prayer. It reminds us that God has authority over all of life, that God has the ability to do whatever he desires, and that he is worthy of our deep reverence and awe! Join us today for the series finale titled: Remember Who You’re Praying To.
 
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REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE PRAYING TO | TEACH US TO PRAY (PART 6) | PASTOR BRENT ROAM

Temptation is not hard to find. It’s everywhere. All of us are tempted by the selfish desires of our own heart. Our hearts are inclined toward lust, greed, deceit, laziness, judgmentalism, racism, bitterness, the list goes on. But Jesus teaches us a way out. He teaches us that whether we give into temptation is a matter of choosing who we follow. Do we follow our feelings, our desires, our friends, our culture, or do we follow Jesus. Because when we follow Jesus, he will lead us not into temptation, but will deliver us from evil. Join us today for a special message titled: Lead me not into temptation -- I can find it by myself.

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