Aug 6, 2017
Sometimes He Calms the Storm
By: Troy Burns
Series: Standalone
How do we deal with the "storms of life," those truly difficult circumstances we face? Troy answers this question with a message that's partly based on these song lyrics: "Sometimes He calms the storm / With a whispered peace be still / He can settle any sea / But it doesn't mean He will / Sometimes He holds us close / And lets the wind and waves go wild / Sometimes he calms the storm / And other times He calms His child."
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- Aug 6, 2017Sometimes He Calms the Storm
Aug 6, 2017Sometimes He Calms the StormBy: Troy BurnsSeries: Standalone
How do we deal with the "storms of life," those truly difficult circumstances we face? Troy answers this question with a message that's partly based on these song lyrics: "Sometimes He calms the storm / With a whispered peace be still / He can settle any sea / But it doesn't mean He will / Sometimes He holds us close / And lets the wind and waves go wild / Sometimes he calms the storm / And other times He calms His child."
- Jul 23, 2017A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother
Jul 23, 2017A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a BrotherBy: Troy BurnsSeries: StandaloneThe most important thing in life is relationships; the hardest thing in life is relationships. And while it's experiences from hurtful relationships that caused our wounds, it takes new experiences with safe, caring people to bring healing. The good thing is that the church is the best place for that. This requires, however, that we make the church a safe place for hurting people. And doing that begins with you, and it begins with me.
- Jul 2, 2017You Call This Freedom?
Jul 2, 2017You Call This Freedom?By: Troy BurnsSeries: StandaloneSince our country will celebrate Independence Day in a couple of days, Troy talks about the concept of freedom, specifically the ways in which we have true freedom in Christ, and how that contrasts with the typical ideas people have about freedom. Many of the things that we believe give us freedom, actually enslave us and imprison us. Ironically, there's a type of "slavery" or "willing surrender" that gives us genuine freedom.
- Jun 25, 2017How Will I Make Disciple Makers?
Jun 25, 2017How Will I Make Disciple Makers?By: Troy BurnsSeries: Follow MeTo conclude our "Follow Me" series, Troy asks and answers the question, "How Will I Make Disciple Makers Among a Few People?" We are called to make disciples of all nations and that can feel overwhelming. Can we realistically be a part of the spread of the gospel to every people group on the planet? Well, of all the men and women who have ever lived on the earth, Jesus was the most passionate about the spread of God's glory to all peoples. And what did He do? He spent his life investing in a few people.
- Jun 18, 2017Just a Little Talk with Dad
Jun 18, 2017Just a Little Talk with DadBy: Troy BurnsSeries: StandaloneIn a special Father's Day message, Troy discusses the importance of prayer and spending time with God, not just talking, but also listening and working to discover His will. We should talk to God as though He wants to hear from us, like He's hanging on our every word, because He is!
- May 28, 2017How will I Share God’s Love as a Member of a Church?
May 28, 2017How will I Share God’s Love as a Member of a Church?By: Troy BurnsSeries: Follow MeContinuing in our "Follow Me" series, Troy challenges each of us to ask ourselves, "Am I an active, accountable member of a local church?" This question is not, "Is my name on a church roll somewhere?" or "Do I attend church somewhere?" The question is, "Am I committed to a local church where I am sharing life with other followers of Christ in mutual accountability under biblical leadership for the glory of God?"
- Apr 23, 2017FOLLOW ME: How Will I Fuel My Affection for God?
Apr 23, 2017FOLLOW ME: How Will I Fuel My Affection for God?By: Troy BurnsSeries: Follow MeGod designed us to have a love relationship with Him and we should grow to the point that we can say we love Him with all our being. Because God has loved you, He wants you to love Him as well. As we worship, pray, fast, and give, we fuel affection for God.
- Mar 19, 2017FOLLOW ME: The Body of Christ
Mar 19, 2017FOLLOW ME: The Body of ChristBy: Troy BurnsSeries: Follow MeAs we continue our "Follow Me" series, Troy utilizes the head and body analogy to discuss the fact that Jesus Christ is the head of His body, the church, and each Christian (member), is an important part of his body. To identify your life with the person of Christ is to join your life with the people of Christ.
- Mar 5, 2017FOLLOW ME: The Great Invitation
Mar 5, 2017FOLLOW ME: The Great InvitationBy: Troy BurnsSeries: Follow MeTroy kicks off our new "Follow Me" series by discussing the "Great Invitation" we receive when Jesus says those two simple words to us. If we truly accept this invitation, it changes everything. We die to ourselves and have a genuine purpose and joy that comes only when we surrender our lives to the God of the universe in the flesh.
- Feb 26, 2017FILLING IN THE BLANKS: Why Should I Become a Member?
Feb 26, 2017FILLING IN THE BLANKS: Why Should I Become a Member?By: Troy BurnsSeries: Filling in the BlanksTroy concludes our "Filling in the Blanks" series by addressing the fact that although the worldwide Body of Christ is composed of all true believers, it is important to commit to a local church where we can give of our resources, serve others, and be accountable. He brings this home to our day-to-day lives by showing our need to take responsibility for making the church all that it's intended to be.