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The Cross of Christ | Substitution | March 23

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Sermon by Michael Bailey on March 23, 2025.

Key scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

It has been said that atonement is like a multi-faceted diamond. What Christ accomplished on the cross is massive, and its window into the heart of God is grand. In this series, we study the many things Jesus’ death and resurrection achieved as we prepare our hearts and minds for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.

The Cross of Christ | Substitution | March 23
Michael Bailey

James | Establish Your Hearts | March 16

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Michael Bailey on March 16, 2025.

Key scripture: James 5:7-20

In chapter 5, James wraps up everything he’s said and offers practical wisdom: How can we know we have true faith? How can we make it for the long haul? How can we walk faithfully with Jesus and others no matter what life throws at us?

James | Establish Your Hearts | March 16
Michael Bailey

James | You Are a Mist | March 9

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Michael Bailey on March 9, 2025.

Key scripture: James 4:13-5:6

In chapters 4 and 5, James shows how brief life is and how that ought to influence how we live.

James | You Are a Mist | March 9
Michael Bailey

James | What Causes Quarrels Among You? | March 2

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Andrew Flowers on March 2, 2025.

Key scripture: James 4:1-12

In chapter 4, James shows us the true sinful source of our relational conflicts and how to deal with it.

James | What Causes Quarrels Among You? | March 2
Andrew Flowers

James | Taming the Tongue | February 23

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Brandon Clements on February 23, 2025.

Key scripture: James 3:1-18

This week in James 3, we’ll dive into practically one of the most challenging areas to live in as a follower of Jesus. The Scriptures will call at times a source of healing and blessing and at other times a “raging fire” and a “restless evil” — our words.

James | Taming the Tongue | February 23
Brandon Clements

James | Is It Faith? | February 16

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Michael Bailey on February 16, 2025.

Key scripture: James 2:14-26

Is your Christian faith the real deal or just a façade? James 2 challenges us to examine our faith, asking if it's genuine and produces real change in our lives, or just a convincing imitation.

James | Is It Faith? | February 16
Michael Bailey

James | Be Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only | February 9

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Brandon Clements on February 9, 2025.

Key scripture: James 1:22-2:13

This week, James warns us of the danger of learning things about God without doing what God says, particularly when it comes to showing partiality.

James | Be Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only | February 9
Brandon Clements

James | When He Is Tempted | February 2

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Michael Bailey on February 2, 2025.

Key scripture: James 1:13-18

This week, James will help us fight sin in our lives by showing us the nature of sin and the perspective to resist it.

James | When He Is Tempted | February 2
Michael Bailey

James | Consider It Joy | January 26

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Michael Bailey on January 26, 2025.

Key scripture: James 1:1-12

To faithfully follow Jesus, our faith must be marked by action. Our belief should lead us into good works and obedience. In the book of James, we are challenged by the brother of Jesus to examine the authenticity of our faith and to ensure that it fills each area of our everyday lives.

James | Consider it Joy | January 26
Michael Bailey

Midweek Podcast | Gratitude, Contentment, and Being in the Mission Together

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This week we’re with pastor Kent Bateman from City Church (citychurchknox.com) to talk more about this week’s sermon.

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Midweek Podcast | Gratitude, Contentment, and Being in the Mission Together
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Kent Bateman

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Philippians | Contentment & Giving | July 25

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Sermon by Michael Bailey on July 25, 2021.

In Philippians 4:10-20, Paul concludes his letter with gratitude to the Philippian church. They came to his aid when he needed it the most. As he wraps up, two themes rise to the top: the secret of contentment and the blessing of giving.

Philippians | Contentment & Giving | July 25
Michael Bailey
Midweek Podcast | Gratitude, Contentment, and Being in the Mission Together
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Kent Bateman

Midweek Podcast | Resources on Neuroplasticity + New Segment!

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This week we’re with pastor Brandon Clements to talk more about this week’s sermon.

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Midweek Podcast | Resources on Neuroplasticity + New Segment!
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Brandon Clements

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The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.

-Charles Spurgeon

Audio engineering by Andrew Miles

Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18

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Sermon by Brandon Clements on July 18, 2021.

While we aren’t in total control of our circumstance, we have within us the ability to cultivate the type of people we want to become. So how do we do that? In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul shows us in practical ways how we can anchor joy down into our bones.

Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18
Brandon Clements
Midweek Podcast | Resources on Neuroplasticity + New Segment!
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Brandon Clements

Midweek Podcast | Doomscrolling, Self-Help, and the Buoyancy of Joy

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This week we’re with Andrew Flowers to talk more about this week’s sermon.

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Midweek Podcast | Doomscrolling, Self-Help, and the Buoyancy of Joy
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Andrew Flowers

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Philippians | An Unsinkable Joy | July 11

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Sermon by Andrew Flowers on July 11, 2021.

Philippians 4:6-7 states to "Rejoice always. Don’t be anxious about anything." A verse like this oftentimes is posted to social media feeds in an artsy graphic as it seems like good advice for our virtual world. Yet beyond the screen, applying this scripture to the realities of life can sometimes seem impossible or at least incredibly difficult. In today's sermon, we learn how to put this into practice and make it possible to live by.

Philippians | An Unsinkable Joy | July 11
Andrew Flowers
Midweek Podcast | Doomscrolling, Self-Help, and the Buoyancy of Joy
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Andrew Flowers

Midweek Podcast | Jesus is The Gaines

This week we’re with pastor Allen Tipping to talk more about this week’s sermon.

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Midweek Podcast | Jesus is The Gaines
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Allen Tipping

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"The cross of Christ is sometimes put in Scripture for the life which is the result of faith in Christ. What kind of life should that be? Well, first, a life of self-denial. No man who is the friend of the cross of Christ will give license to his passions, or indulgence to his appetites. If he does so, he proves that he is the enemy of the cross of Christ.”

-Charles Spurgeon

Audio engineering by Andrew Miles

Philippians | You Got to Hold On | July 4

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Sermon by Jake Blair on July 4, 2021.

Following after Jesus can be hard. It takes work. No one stumbles into godliness, but it is a disciplined pursuit often full of sacrifice and suffering. In today’s passage, we'll see why we need to hold on to Christ, how we need to hold on to Christ and examples of what it looks like to hold on to Christ.

Philippians | You Got to Hold On | July 4
Jake Blair
Midweek Podcast | Jesus is The Gaines
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Allen Tipping

Midweek Podcast | Faithfulness is Getting Back Up

This week we’re with pastor Ant Frederick to talk more about this week’s sermon.

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Midweek Podcast | Faithfulness is Getting Back Up
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Ant Frederick

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Philippians | Surpassing Worth | June 27

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Sermon by Michael Bailey for June 27, 2021.

In Philippians 3:1-11, we’ll see what really pushes us toward being Jesus-centered by reminding of us of how good Jesus truly is.

Philippians | Surpassing Worth | June 27
Michael Bailey
Midweek Podcast | Faithfulness is Getting Back Up
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Ant Frederick

Midweek Podcast | Friendships and Ministry Relationships

This week we’re with pastor Brandon Clements to talk more about this week’s sermon.

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Midweek Podcast | Friendships and Ministry Relationships
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Brandon Clements

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Audio engineering by Andrew Miles