Apr 26, 2020
Keeping People at Arm’s Length
For the second message in our series, Getting Rid of the Gorilla, Bud talks about those times when we need to create geographical and/or emotional distance from the people who have hurt us. However, he also encourages us not to keep people at arm's length forever, especially if our choices are stemming from an unforgiving heart.
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  • Apr 26, 2020Keeping People at Arm’s Length
    Apr 26, 2020
    Keeping People at Arm’s Length
    For the second message in our series, Getting Rid of the Gorilla, Bud talks about those times when we need to create geographical and/or emotional distance from the people who have hurt us. However, he also encourages us not to keep people at arm's length forever, especially if our choices are stemming from an unforgiving heart.
  • Mar 18, 2020Learning From the Hall of Faith
    Mar 18, 2020
    Learning From the Hall of Faith
    As part of our message series through the book of Hebrews, Bud shares some lessons we can learn from chapter 11, which is often called the "Hall of Faith." Even as we live our lives in this world today, we can put into practice the type of faith that has led so many people to trust God and follow Him. We can do this because "faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
  • Feb 9, 2020Don’t Be a Baby! (Onward to Maturity)
    Feb 9, 2020
    Don’t Be a Baby! (Onward to Maturity)
    Continuing in our series through the book of Hebrews, Bud covers chapter 5 and draws a comparison between biological and spiritual maturity. When children are treated like children, it makes perfect sense, but when grown-ups still need to be dealt with as though they were children, there's something very wrong. In the same way, all of us who follow Jesus need to grow spiritually to the point that others need not treat us as infants in the faith.
  • Dec 29, 2019A Second Chance for Everyone
    Dec 29, 2019
    A Second Chance for Everyone
    Series: Standalone
    For our New Year’s message, Bud shares about some situations in life when we do (and don’t) get a second chance. One of these circumstances involves our forgiveness of other people who hurt us. Bud encourages us not only to forgive others, but also to consider what additional “second chance” opportunities we might have in the coming year.
  • Oct 20, 2019Do You Know About God, or Do You Know God?
    Oct 20, 2019
    Do You Know About God, or Do You Know God?
    Series: All In
    Continuing in our All In series, Bud asks the question, “Do You Know About God, or Do You Know God?” Have you ever seen something secondhand instead of experiencing it firsthand? This happens in our relationship with God, too. Using the example of hiking the Grand Canyon, Bud encourages us to consider where in our lives we are “hugging the rim” when we should be heading down into the canyon.
  • Aug 19, 2018Tough Stuff: What God Has Called Men to Do
    Aug 19, 2018
    Tough Stuff: What God Has Called Men to Do
    Series: Standalone
    In this morning's message, Bud challenges men to fulfill God's calling in their lives by leading their families and marriages, making disciples, and putting Christ first by willingly making difficult sacrifices.
  • Apr 29, 2018From the Greatest to the Least: Fully God and Fully Man
    Apr 29, 2018
    From the Greatest to the Least: Fully God and Fully Man
    Series: Greater Than
    Continuing in our Colossians series, Bud discusses what it means to us that Jesus, although He was fully God, chose to become fully human in order to pay the penalty for our sin. Specifically, Bud challenges us to consider where we were, where we are, and where God is now calling us to go.
  • Nov 19, 2017The Multiplying Community
    Nov 19, 2017
    The Multiplying Community
    Series: Radical
    Continuing in our "Radical" series, Bud teaches us about "The Multiplying Community" that God calls His church to be. He shares practical examples and real-life applications on how we can join together to fulfill God's purpose. By obeying Jesus' command to "make disciples of all nations," we can actually impact the entire world for the sake of eternity.
  • Sep 17, 2017I Will Love God and People (It’s Not About Me)
    Sep 17, 2017
    I Will Love God and People (It’s Not About Me)
    Continuing in our series, "I Am a Church Member," Bud discusses the critical importance of loving God and loving people. He also challenges us to prevent our church from being about our personal preferences and desires. Bud encourages us to be unselfish, to serve others, and to serve Christ. Since Jesus went to a cross for us, we can deal with any inconveniences and matters that just aren't our preference or style.
  • Jul 9, 2017What I’ve Learned from 30 Years of Youth Ministry
    Jul 9, 2017
    What I’ve Learned from 30 Years of Youth Ministry
    Series: Standalone
    As a veteran youth worker of more than 30 years, Bud shares some of the most important lessons he's learned through serving young people. He offers exceptional wisdom and strategies for reaching the youths in our sphere of influence, whether we're parents or grandparents or aunts and uncles - or just church members who serve our students and want to see the next generation thrive in ministry.