The Indy 500 is the largest sporting venue in the world. It has a seating capacity over 235,000. Add infield seating capacity, and they can handle over 400,000 people. While everyone loves a good race, the only way you can place in a race is you need to finish the race. Blowing an engine or crashing into a wall leaves you with nothing. The Christian life is like the Indy 500. What matters more than starting the Christian life is enduring to the end and finishing the Christian life. As Paul begins to wind up his letter to the Philippians, he gives them five hurdles they need to conquer if they are going to stand firm in Christ for the long haul. They are the same challenges we face if we want to be faithful to Jesus until the end of our days. Join us as we learn how to stand strong for Christ until we finish the race of life.

Philippians 4:1-9 - Christian Endurance - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Philippians 4:1-9 - Christian Endurance - Manuscript - PDF
Philippians 4:1-9 - Christian Endurance - Sermon Handout 8.5x11 - PDF
Philippians 4:1-9 - Christian Endurance - Sermon Handout with blanks 8.5x11 - PDF
Philippians 4:1-9 - Christian Endurance - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
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TopicsEndurance, Forgiveness, Anxiety, Mind, Thought Life, Unity, Joy, Attitude

As we continue in the COVID-19 pandemic, the borders between states are closing. Minnesota has a shelter-at-home order. The National Guard is called out in a number of states. Our nation's anxiety increases by the hour. As jobs are lost and income dwindles, how can we follow Christ well in these chaotic days? Join us as we see what the apostle Paul tells us about standing for Christ when times are tough.

Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Manuscript - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout 8.5x11 - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout with blanks 8.5x11 - PDF
Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
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Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsThought Life, Attitude, Joy, Neighbors, Kindness, Anxiety, Peace, Perseverance

How often do you allow your mind to think about something that is sinful but feel there is nothing wrong by entertaining yourself with that sin because you haven't actually committed the act? As long as there is a separation between what we think and do, we feel we are ok. After all, we let ourselves be entertained on television and in the movies by watching murder and adultery. If we can watch it on the screen, what is wrong with thinking about it in our minds? Jesus feels very differently on this subject. The separation between our physical and mental world is not that distant. How can we stop thinking about sin? How can we have a heart that loves God and longs to do what is right? Join us as we learn why the mind matters and how God changes our heart.

Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Sermon Handout - PDF
Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Leader's Guide - PDF
Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMind, Thought Life, Heart

When it comes to our relationship with Jesus, it is easy to think most of those blessings will be ours in eternity, not today. As we continue our study in Ephesians we learn how we can have more joy from the gift of Jesus today, not just in the future.

Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Sermon Handout with blanks - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Leader's Guide - PDF
Ephesians 3:14-21 -Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsJoy, Heart, Thought Life, Bible Study, Love, Compassion

Does God care about our thought life? It is easy to think we can separate the actions of our life from the thoughts of our mind. In reality, our fantasies are only one step removed from our realities. In this study, we learn all Christian living begins on the battlefield of the mind with Christian thinking.


Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMind, Thought Life, Sex, Pornography, Anger, Grumbling, Lying, Swearing, Language