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March 10, 2019

Nate Rector

The Right Reason

What motivates you to follow Jesus? Have you ever thought about it? What if there is one motivation to follow Jesus that is actually the right one? Would you want to know if that were your motivation?

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The Restoration of Peter

04/28/19 | Nate Rector
In John chapter 21 we find one of the most restorative, hope-giving conversations ever recorded in the Bible. This week we look at that conversation and reflect on what it might mean to us.
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Jesus Always Comes Through - Easter

04/21/19 | Nate Rector
All of us will face a Saturday during our lives a time of hardship when we may feel as if God is silent. But the silence of Go doesnt equal the absence of God. Sunday is coming and Jesus ALWAYS comes through!
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Thanksgiving Sovereignty Heaven Rejoicing Rest Jude Culture Teaching Growth Understanding Support Consequences Happiness Pain Contentment Marriage Harvest Sacred Anger Zeal Motives Heart Cleansing Forbearance Frustration Emotions Overwhelm Plan Consumerism Participation Body Ephesians Corinthians Talents Treasure Pandemic Priorities Attitudes Behavior Bride Certainty Character Commitment Time Productivity Focus Schedules Distraction Habit Stillness Pursuit Reflection Contemplation Passion Satisfaction Motherhood Numbers Deuteronomy Discipline Responsibility Godliness Conflict Spiritual Warfare Awareness Mystery Imitation Submission Path Dreams Confidence Prosperity Triumph Reckless Armor Battle Believers Busyness Abundance Festivals Feasts Evangelists Shepherds Teachers Sadness Insignificance Elijah Despair Whisper Cross Listening David Saul Samuel Jonathan Lamentations Women Parenthood Effort Release Loyalty Burial Aspiration Expectations Discernment Seasons Chaos Glory Congregation Pastor Material Chosen Adoption Redemption Knowledge Inheritance Remembrance Covenant Isaac Moses Leviticus Genesis Exodus Hebrews Apostles Atonement Careers Trumpets YomKippur Wilderness Complaining Mexico Pentecost Passover Firstfruits Law Exhaustion Freedom Feast Egypt Laws Priesthood Tabernacle Barrier Faithlessness HighPriest Dependence Direction Attendance Decisions Simplicity Translation Consumption Media Work Home Alone Evangelism Movies Tents Rapture Works Prophecy Counselor Warrior Shelter Jeremiah Pharisees Performance Zechariah King PalmSunday Crowds Helper Integrity Wonder Attention Tongues Hardship Perspective Resilience Advocate Apologetic Apathy Betrayal Bondage Captivity Career Commandments Abraham Comforter Season Campaign Partners Deathbed Jealousy Entitlement Parable Vineyard Labor Fairness Process Restoration Renewal Glorification Predestination Corruption Sons Utopia Doctrine Voice Decision Anguish Arrest Trial Mockery Debt Intimidation Preaching Motivation 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NextStep Goals Meekness Risk Worth Judges Prophet Principles Eucharist

The Crucifixion

04/14/19 | Nate Rector
This week we cover the most gratitude-inspiring story in the Bible the crucifixion of Jesus.
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The High Priestly Prayer

04/07/19 | Nate Rector
John 17 contains the longest recorded prayer of Jesus, one that reveals his heart for the world and for you. Lets look at what Jesus most wants for his children.
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Christianity 101

03/31/19 | Nate Rector
All Jesus asks of us is to abide in him. What is required of us to abide and what happens if we actually do it?
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A New Commandment

03/24/19 | Nate Rector
This Sunday we look in John chapter 13 when Jesus gives us a new commandment. What is the commandment and what does it mean to us as Jesus followers?
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Fruit Gifts Mark Servanthood Leadership Influence Power Gentiles Confession Peter Matthew NewTestament Stories James Siblings Change Savior Authority Battles Belief Teaching Commitment GoodFriday Abide Acts Compassion Justice Famine Deeds Words Wisdom Trials Greed Favoritism Devotion Maturity Adoration Light Invitation Journey Persistence Guidance Offering Candle Birth Promise Isolation Goodness Waiting Loneliness Affirmation Miracle Emmanuel Family Protection Vulnerability Affection Deserving Separation Borders Reminder Majesty Psalms Purpose Advent Belonging Bethlehem Blessings Celebration Challenge Challenges Christmas Communion Legacy Provision Building Vision Life Shepherd Disobedience Story Arrival Expectation Israelites Prophets Surrender Endurance Future Faithfulness Songs Pilgrimage Strength Olympics Perseverance Youth Example Impact Doubt Discipleship Parenting Praise Ascent Jerusalem Friends Depression Generations Favor Isaiah Calm Truth Revelation Alpha Omega Supplication Thanksgiving Guard Sovereignty Heaven Rejoicing Rest Jude Culture Growth Understanding Consequences Happiness Pain Contentment Marriage Sorrow Harvest Blessing Certainty Character Children Commands Abundance Acceptance Stewardship Resources Finances Temple Sacred Anger Zeal Motives Heart Cleansing Forbearance Frustration Emotions Overwhelm Plan Consumerism Participation Body Corinthians Timothy Talents Treasure Pandemic Priorities Attitudes Behavior Bride Time Productivity Focus Schedules Distraction Habit Connection Pursuit Reflection Contemplation Passion Satisfaction Motherhood Numbers Deuteronomy Discipline Responsibility Godliness Conflict Spiritual Warfare Awareness Holidays Imitation Submission Path Dreams Confidence Prosperity Triumph Reckless Workmanship Evangelists Shepherds Teachers Sadness Insignificance Elijah Despair Whisper Cross Listening David Saul Samuel Jonathan Lamentations Women Parenthood Effort Release Loyalty Burial Aspiration Expectations Discernment Seasons Chaos Glory Congregation Pastor Material Chosen Adoption Redemption Knowledge Inheritance Remembrance Covenant Eternity Isaac Moses Leviticus Genesis Exodus Hebrews Apostles Armor Atonement Battle Believers Busyness Careers Abraham Festivals Feasts Campaign Partners Trumpets YomKippur Wilderness Complaining Mexico Pentecost Passover Firstfruits Law Exhaustion Freedom Feast Egypt Laws Tabernacle Barrier Faithlessness HighPriest Dependence Direction Attendance Decisions Simplicity Translation Silence Consumption Media Work Home Alone Movies Tents Rapture Imagination Works Prophecy Counselor Warrior Shelter God Jeremiah Pharisees Performance Zechariah King Crowds Integrity Wonder Attention Wind Tongues Hardship Perspective Resilience Deathbed Jealousy Entitlement Parable Vineyard Labor Fairness Process Glorification Predestination Corruption Sons Utopia Doctrine Voice Decision Anguish Arrest Trial Mockery Debt Advocate Apologetic Apathy Bondage Captivity Career Christ Commandments Intimidation Preaching Motivation Excitement Privilege Hospitality Serving Partnership Rituals Kingship Melchizedek Atrophy Joseph Struggle Fulfillment Topics Mentorship Accountability Depth Breadth Baptism Commission Comparison Abba Comforter Naomi Discomfort JohnMark Volunteers SmallGroups Steps NextStep Definition Hellenistic Jews Curtain HolySpirit Guilt GoodWorks Condemnation Gathering Timing Race Witnesses Desire Determination Captivation Pledge Goals Transparency Diversity Fidelity Jacob Denial Election Testimony Choice Center Value Unconditionally Serve Forgive Respect Tools Meekness Persuasion Harmony Introspection Bravery Purity Idols Sarah Hagar Worry Counseling Perfection Fragility Resentment Sermon Idolatry Risk Servant Choices Ruth Authenticity Barnabas Boldness Companion Communities Communication Weather Staff Series Desert Enoch Noah Adam Job Rules Materialism Influencers Lifestyle Perception Approval Misery Thief Source Boundaries Worth Witness Wholeness Need Schedule Incarnation Calling Convictions Reality Eternal Nostalgia Heroes Philistines Goliath Obstacles Samson Judges Vow Rebellion Wandering Strengthening Counsel Lessons Relationship Contracts Child Assurance Boaz Brokenness Protestantism Baptist Pentecostal Liturgy Hypocrisy Sufficiency Exile Gideon Experience Son Acknowledgment Thankfulness Prophet Enemies SecondChances Adventure Reputation Success Pride Messiness Genealogy Lineage Consistency Abuse Revival Opportunity Conversation Individuals Souls Principles Legislation Banner Interactions Priority Lent Elders Selflessness Watchfulness Fasting Self-esteem Cornerstone Psalm Sustaining Fellowship Tethering Denominations Eucharist Comforting Sabbath Reformation Politics UpperRoom Way Proverbs Ecclesiastes Solomon Music Questions Virtue Pause Refresh Devotionals Inadequacy Vine Branches Saturation Patterns Essential Memories Traditions Symbolism Present Wealth Sincerity Independence Safety War Violence Plagues Pharaoh Travel Plans Unseen 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The Best Life

03/17/19 | Nate Rector
In part 6 of our series in John we look at a verse that is so powerful that if you actually believe it, it will change your life forever.
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The Right Reason

03/10/19 | Nate Rector Currently Watching
What motivates you to follow Jesus? Have you ever thought about it? What if there is one motivation to follow Jesus that is actually the right one? Would you want to know if that were your motivation?
Jesus Father Faith Scripture Worship Service Love Salvation Hope Identity Promises Encouragement Trust Transformation Ministry Suffering Presence Gospels Community Miracles Intimacy Leadership Provision Heaven Support Motives Commitment Purity Eternal Compassion Prayer

Eternal Value

03/03/19 | Kyle Tolbert
How does a conversation that Jesus had with a Samaritan woman connect to our lives? Spoiler: much more than you would think.
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Kingdom Builders

02/24/19 | Nate Rector
Why did Jesus call John the Baptist the greatest man to ever live? We think the answer to this question could profoundly change all of our lives.
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Grace Upon Grace

02/10/19 | Nate Rector
John opens his gospel with a startling and stunning claim. This claim doesnt just establish who Jesus is, but what he does for us.
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Who Better?

02/03/19 | Nate Rector
This week we launch into our new series exploring the book of John by focusing on two questions. Why should we study a gospel and what is unique about Johns perspective?
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