Thursday Night Messages

FDC 2018 • Session 1 - Discerning Your Purpose • Robbie Nutter

Robbie begins taking us through the book of Jeremiah and the insights that we can apply to our own lives from it. He talks about five thoughts on how to discern God's purpose for your life: move toward God, make disciples, look at your past, look at the passions you're given by God, and focus your vision on God.

 

October 19, 2018

 

FDC 2018 • Session 2 - Reformed at Heart Level • Robbie Nutter

Robbie continues in Jeremiah and expands on the thought that external religious activity not born from an internal love for God will not last. He talks about our need to work on our heart and gives two ways to do this: regular confession and repentance and being intentional with our worship.

 

October 20, 2018

 

FDC 2018 • Session 3 - Cling to Hope • Robbie Nutter

Robbie looks into where Jeremiah drew his hope in the midst of turmoil and persecution, even from others in the church. He speaks to the truth that nobody is beyond the reach of God. God gives understanding, intimacy, and liberty. He talks about how God is pursuing us, how He gives us a new heart, and gives us freedom from guilt and shame.

 

October 20, 2018

 

FDC 2018 • Session 4 - Anchored in Reality • Robbie Nutter

Robbie finishes the weekend looking into what it is that held Jeremiah. He shows that Jeremiah came to God in his hurting, his doubts, and his struggles. Jeremiah fought for a heart for God by leaning into the presence of God. Robbie talks about how God is the most real thing today and how we can lean into that truth.

 

October 21, 2018

Spring 2018 • Faith: The Foundation • Neil Walker

Neil walks us through the foundation of faith, Jesus' resurrection. He takes a look at the historical evidence, the eyewitness accounts, and the changed lives.

 

January 11, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Faith: The Key • Neil Walker

Neil talks about how the Bible is the key to our faith. He shares how it brings understanding to our faith and also walks through the validity of the New Testament.

 

January 18, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Faith: The Proof • Neil Walker

Neil talks about how people will know that we have faith by the way that we love one another. He walks us through the first part of 1 Corinthians 13 and how living a life of love is a process that isn't just accomplished over night.

 

January 25, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Building the Kingdom, Not Your Life • Eric Siryj

Eric talks about the importance of keeping your focus on the Kingdom of God. He walks us through a passage at the end of Matthew 6 that demonstrates that if we focus on God first, He will take care of us.

 

February 1, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Faithfulness, Not Success • Eric Siryj

Eric talks about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others in our walk with Jesus. He shares how God desires us to be faithful with what He has given us. Each person is given different resources in their life that God wants them to use to the best of their ability.

 

February 8, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Behavior Modification vs. Heart Transformation • Steven Crawford

Steven talks about how when we step into a relationship with Christ we are transformed from the inside out. He shares from the New Testament on how being concerned with the outward appearances doesn't mean real transformation has taken place.

 

February 15, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • 30th Celebration • Neil Walker

Neil talks about the importance of mental Ebenezers (reminders of what God has done in our lives). He shares several stories of things that God has done in his life and the way that those have impacted his faith.

 

February 22, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Whose Applause Are You After? • Neil Walker

Neil walks through some questions that we should ask ourselves, including what is it that's going to make it "enough" for me? What will I do with what's been entrusted to me? He talks about the importance of living our lives to hear God's words.

 

March 1, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Dating/Romantic Relationships • Neil Walker

Neil walks us through some important insights that the Bible gives us into how to approach romantic relationships by looking at and learning from the lives of Solomon and David.

 

March 8, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Resurrection Life: Colossians 3:1-4 • Jeremy Walker

Jeremy begins a new series by talking about three shifts that happen when we step into a relationship with Christ. A shift in motivation, in actions and pursuits, and in hope. He talks about what these shifts mean for our lives.

 

March 22, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • De-cluttering Your Life: Colossians 3:5-11 • Neil Walker

Neil continues the series by talking about the things that we are called to put to death and the things that we are called to put off when we step into a relationship with Christ. He walks through what those things are and how we can follow through in putting them to death or putting them off.

 

March 29, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • The Resurrected Life: Colossians 3:12-14 • Steven Crawford

Steven talks about Colossians 3:12-14 and how we are to put on certain things in the new life we have if we have a relationship with Christ. He talks about how we have to view ourselves correctly and that everything we put on flows out of putting on compassion.

 

April 5, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • The Grateful Life: Colossians 3:15-17 • Steven Crawford

Steven continues through Colossians 3:15-17, identifying three commands for us: letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, letting the word of Christ dwell in us richly, and doing everything in the name of Jesus. He talks about how gratitude is the key to fulfilling these commands.

 

April 12, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Show and Tell • Erin Gillum

Erin talks about how when you devote yourself to yourself you deplete yourself. She shares on the importance of prayer, how every person is called to testify with their lives, and the importance of filling our lives with things that matter, eternal things.

 

April 19, 2018

 

Spring 2018 • Finishing Strong to the End • Erin Gillum

Erin takes a look at Colossians 4:10-14 and the importance of finishing well. She shares two examples from the Bible, those of Mark and Demas, and how decisions not desire determine destination.

 

April 26, 2018

SB 2018 • Session 1: Testimony • Max Barnett

Max shares about his life and how he got to the place where he is today. He talks about the importance of making your major your walk with God, really having Him as your first priority.

 

March 11, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 2: Guarding Your Heart • Max Barnett

Max talks about the importance of really guarding your heart in every area of your life, which all begins with renewing your mind. He speaks directly to the areas of sexual purity, love of money, pornogrophy, and use of alcohol.

 

March 12, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 3: Servanthood • Max Barnett

Max shares about how Jesus went out of His way to serve and that we need to follow His example. He goes over a long list of ways to be a blessing to others and the importance of learning to serve where nobody sees.

 

March 12, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 4: How to Have an Intimate Walk with God • Max Barnett

Max goes through a detailed explanation of the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He talks about the importance of being filled with the Spirit. He also shares the importance of spending time with the Father and how we have the freedom to go directly to God.

 

March 13, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 5: Personally Discipling Others • Max Barnett

Max talks about the importance of looking at your own life to see if you are seeking to live a godly life. You reproduce what you are, so you need to be aware of how you are living and growing. He talks about embracing the opportunities you're given to grow.

 

March 13, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 6: Caring for Your Soul • Bob Anderson

Bob talks about the truth that everything we do has an effect. He talks about three things we need to do in order to care for our souls: tending to our past, creating space for God in our hearts, and addressing where we're headed. He shares how important it is to do these things in community with others.

 

March 15, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 7: Brokenness and Humility • Bob Anderson

Bob shares how pride isn't just arrogance, it's any strategy that we have to try to make our life work without God. He talks about how there is power in a humble heart, in letting go of our own lives, and the importance of confessing our sins to each other for healing. We have to let God into our hurts.

 

March 15, 2018

 

SB 2018 • Session 8: Eternal Impact: Making Disciples • Bob Anderson

Bob talks about the command that Jesus gave to each of us in Matthew 28:18-20. We are all called to go and make disciples. Bob walks us through how to live out that command practically.

 

March 16, 2018

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Rahab • Neil Walker

Neil begins the message series, "Written for Our Instruction" by walking us through lessons we can learn from the life of Rahab. He talks about how faith is trusting God enough to act.

 

August 31, 2017

 

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Joshua and the Gibeonites: Making Decisions and Keeping Commitments • Erin Gillum

Erin talks about Joshua and his interaction with the Gibeonites. She talks about the need to stop, look, and listen in making a decision and the importance of keeping commitments.

 

September 7, 2017

 

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Ruth: The Secret to a Refreshed Life • Jeremy Walker

Jeremy speaks about the life of Ruth and how it is an example of the verse, Proverbs 11:25 - He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

 

September 14, 2017