Thursday Night Messages

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: No Shortcuts• Eric Siryj

Eric continues the series with an articulate reminder of our inclination towards shortcuts in life. Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 28:20 and selected scriptures from Abraham's life in Genesis help us see God's instruction and faithful provision. Eric says, "God wants to transform you, day after day into the man or woman He has made you to be". He recommends that we take time to invest in a relationship with God and be where we are, leaning on God not ourselves.

 

September 12, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Prayer • Erin Gillum

Erin continues the series with a powerful message on the importance of prayer. She begins by explaining that prayer was a pattern in Jesus' life (Mark 1:29-35). "What would happen if we decided that, like Jesus, we would habitually withdraw daily to give God our full attention?" Erin then walks through the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) as a model for us to follow as we pray. Three elements to remember: declare God's greatness, surrender your will, and acknowledge your dependence on him (provision, pardon, protection). Erin concludes with three helpful tips to strengthen your prayer life: find a time, pick a place free of distraction and find a friend to partner with!

 

September 19, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Good vs. Ultimate • Jeremy Walker

Jeremy continued with Part 4 of the series by explaining the important distinction between "good things" in life and "ultimate things", or things that become so important to us that they seem imperative to our joy and sense of fulfillment. Jeremy warns us that because of the way we treat these "good things" we neglect the foundational and important things. "A good thing can become a bad thing when it becomes an ultimate thing". He suggests that we identify the good things we're prone to make ultimate things, and yield control of them through prayer. Jeremy also recommends that we determine what the bible says about our "good things" and pursue those. Lastly, he implores us to get to know Jesus well. Imagine the impact if we started to live this way!

 

September 26, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Rest • Jeremy Walker

In part five of the series, Jeremy explains that we find rest on the path of God's ways. Jesus promises rest for our souls as we join Him in His yoke and good things come when we follow Him. Jeremy identifies four rhythms of rest in Jesus' life for us to learn from.

 

October 3, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Forgiving as You've Been Forgiven • Neil Walker

Neil continues the series with a convicting message on the value and freedom of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a decision to cancel the debt of another. God expects us to forgive others by focusing on what's been done for us, not to us. Neil challenges us to identify who owes us, determine what they owe, cancel the debt, and close the case.

 

October 10, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • Genesis to Revelation: God's Heart for the World • The Traveling Team (Seth)

Don't be a standby Christian without a plan or purpose. God's purpose is to proclaim His name to the ends of the earth.

 

October 24, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • The Enemies of Your Soul • Neil Walker

The world, the flesh, and the devil all attack in different ways. Understand their subtleties and how to respond.

 

October 31, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • Don't Let This Happen to You: Serving • Eric Siryj

Eric begins the series "Don't Let This Happen to You" by sharing about the importance of serving others. We use our gifts to serve one another so that God will be glorified. Jesus wants serving to mark the lives of his followers!

 

November 7, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • Don't Let This Happen to You: Spiritual Dryness • Ian Fitzpatrick

Ian continues the series by explaining that spiritual dryness can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on our choices. Illustrative examples from the Nation of Israel, King David, and his own life to challenge us to choose to trust God despite our feelings and circumstances. As a result, we find peace, confidence, and strengthened faith.

 

November 14, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • Don't Let This Happen to You: Chasing After the Wind • Chris Dorn

Chris concludes the series by sharing from his own experience in the workplace and the life of King Solomon about the futility of chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:4 says, "all toil and all achievement springs from one person's envy of another". Chris challenges us to ask, "What am I chasing?" and "Who am I doing this for?" as we remember Ecclesiastes 4:6.

 

November 21, 2019

 

Fall 2019 • Christmas Presence • Neil Walker

The gift of Jesus has significant implications for our lives. The incarnation makes God accessible, makes forgiveness possible, allows Jesus to empathize with us, and gives us a template for how to treat others. Don't miss out on the greatest gift this Christmas season: His presence!

 

December 5th, 2019

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 1 • Bevan Unrau

Col. 3:1-4. Three decisions that Christians make: with Christ, where Christ, and when Christ.

 

October 11, 2019

 

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 2 • Bevan Unrau

Col. 3:5-6. Five patterns that reduce our love of things.

 

October 12, 2019

 

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 3 • Bevan Unrau

Col. 3:7-10. Two practices that help us love people.

 

October 12, 2019

 

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 4 • Bevan Unrau

Col 3:15-17. Three powers that Christians have.

 

October 13, 2019

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Prayer • Eric Siryj

Eric talks through the importance of prayer and how to approach it rightly. He walks through the Lords Prayer in Matthew 6 and then a practical way to apply it using A.C.T.S. - acknowledge, confess, thanksgiving, and supplication.

 

January 17, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Living in the Kingdom • Neil Walker

Neil starts off the series focused on the Kingdom of God by taking a look at what exactly that is. He talks about how the Kingdom is accessible to any of us. He walks us through how entering this Kingdom is all made possible by what Jesus has already done, not by anything that we do.

 

January 24, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Heart of a Kingdom Citizen • Neil Walker

Neil walks us through Matthew 5:1-12 and breaks down each beatitude. He talks about how in order to see God more clearly, we need to follow Him more closely and ways that we can practically do this.

 

January 31, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Influence of a Kingdom Servant • Neil Walker

Neil walks us through Matthew 5:13-16 and talks about how everyone living in the Kingdom has significance and can have an impact. He shares how we are salt and light and gives practical ways to live that out instead of preventing ourselves from embracing our significance.

 

February 7, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: The King’s Standard of Righteousness • Erin Gillum

Erin walks verse by verse through Matthew 5:17-20. She shares how checklists flatter, but it’s the heart that matters and our need for heart transformation. She digs into Jesus as the fulfillment of the law and what that means for our lives.

 

February 14, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Living in the Kingdom in Everyday Life • Chris Dorn

Chris takes us through a list of checklist items and the heart issues behind them that actually matter. He focuses in on the problem of lust and how if you’re not shattering lust, it will shatter you.

 

February 21, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • Audience of One • Eric Siryj

Eric talks about our need to be aware of what motivates our actions and how destructive the fear of man can be. He digs into how what God knows is more important than what people think.

 

February 28, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • Missionary in Wales • John Robinson

John shares what ministry is like for him in Wales. He gives some insight into the spiritual climate there. He also walks us through six steps they use to connect with people and share.

 

March 7, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • The Deception of Wealth • Jeremy Walker

Jeremy digs in to a hurdle all of us have to overcome in order to place our full trust in God - our tendency to treasure and trust wealth. He breaks down three promises that wealth gives that it can't actually deliver and how we need to trust God for these things. He then shares a few pointers on how to seek God's Kingdom and righteousness first.

 

March 21, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • Golden Rule Living • Jeremy Walker

Jeremy walks us through Matthew 7:1-12 and points out the contrast between good and bad judgement. He talks about the differences in the attitude, approach, and results.

 

March 28, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • Walking the Narrow Path • Eric Siryj

Eric walks through the final section of the Sermon on the Mount, examining the reasons to follow God and explaining 3 key habits for building a resilient life in following Jesus.

 

April 4, 2019

 

Spring 2019 • Succeeding in the Right Areas of Life • Neil Walker

Neil outlines biblical guidelines for succeeding in the right areas of life. He walks through the importance of growing in love (rather than in knowledge), following God's agenda (rather than our own), basing our relationship with God on grace (rather than on discipline), and setting the pace in discipleship (rather than putting off discipleship until the future).

 

April 11, 2019

SB 2019 • Session 1: The Ask • Josh De La Rosa

Josh shares a little of his own story and kicks off the week talking about the meaning of being entrusted. He talks about how it is being assigned a responsibility for doing something, having something put into our care or protection. Josh looks into 2 Timothy 1:1-12.

 

March 10, 2019

 

SB 2019 • Session 2: Entrusted: Patterns, Practices, and Pass It Ons • Josh De La Rosa

Josh walks us through 2 Timothy 1:13-2:2. He talks about how the job is not fully done until the person you're investing in is ready to pass it on themselves. He shares about the importance of passing it on to the faithful and choosing your running pack carefully.

 

March 11, 2019

 

SB 2019 • Session 3: God's Word • Josh De La Rosa

Josh talks about how we are all entrusted with God's Word and how it is the one thing that the enemy will go after more in your life than any other area. He shares how it is important to read it daily, handle it accurately, apply it immediately, and love it primarily.

 

March 11, 2019