Fellowship & Hospitality
14 itemsPracticing welcoming, sharing tables, and life-on-life Christian community.
Sermons(10)
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Acts 28:1-16 - Three Thoughts for Moving Forward After the Storm
June 21, 2026From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
Life rarely goes according to plan, and neither did Paul's. Shipwrecked, stranded, and then snake-bitten the moment things seemed to be looking up, the Apostle Paul had every reason to despair. Yet in Acts 28, we discover three timeless truths for moving forward after the storm: God's promises outlast the chaos, His purposes are often found in life's detours, and He uses His people to carry us through.
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Acts 2:41-47 - How to be an Impactful Church
September 21, 2025From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move
Acts 2:42-47 demonstrates that churches become impactful not by growing numbers but by growing healthy through collective devotion to Christ above all else. The early church's commitment to God's Word, genuine fellowship, remembering Christ's sacrifice, and prayer produced such radical generosity that even their enemies admitted Christians cared for everyone's poor. This devotion transforms closed fists clinging to earthly worth into open hands blessing others, because those filled with Christ overflow with grace toward a poverty-stricken world.
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Genesis 18 - Hope Filled Laughter
December 3, 2023From the series: In the Beginning
In Genesis 18, Abraham and Sarah respond with hospitality to strangers, who turn out to be the Lord and angels. They are told again of God's promise that they would bear a son, but Sarah laughs and scoffs at the idea.
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Romans 16:1-16
June 11, 2023From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors
In chapter 16, the Apostle Paul expresses his personal thanks for others who have supported his ministry. It's a good reminder that serving is best done in community, using our gifts to serve the Lord together.
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Romans 14:13-23
May 14, 2023From the series: Romans: More than Conquerors
The Apostle Paul is encouraging us to carefully consider our lives to see if we are serving those around us and seeking to bless them. Even though we have freedom in Christ, we should be mindful of those around us.
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Why Friendships Matters
September 20, 2020From the series: Pursuing God's Heart
This Sunday we will discover what the Lord used to help David through some very difficult years. This same resource is available to us today.
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Five Things We Should Be In Troubling Times
June 28, 2020From the series: All In
During these unprecedented times we are living in, it can difficult knowing how to respond in a godly manner. We are continuing our study in 1 Peter.
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The Four Marks of Christians Who Make an Impact
June 2, 2019From the series: Standalone Messages
In today's message we examine how the local church can impact their communities.
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The Core of Relationship
October 15, 2017From the series: The Core
Discusses the fundamental importance of relationships in Christian life, emphasizing the role of community and fellowship. It explores how genuine relationships, guided by the teachings of Jesus about loving God and others, are central to a fulfilling spiritual life. It stresses that healthy relationships within the church community reflect and enhance one's relationship with God, underscoring the interconnectedness of worship, discipleship, and community in the Christian journey.
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Friends That Bleed Together Stay Together
February 22, 2015From the series: Blessed
Discusses the deep bond between Abraham and God, emphasizing the significance of having a relationship with God. It highlights how friendships, especially one with God, can offer profound encouragement, validation, and support through life's challenges.
Blog posts(4)
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Four Reasons Why Two Are Better Than One
January 5, 2022Ecclesiastes 4:9 says: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:” Why are two better than one? Obviously, it is not always true that two are better than one. On some…
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Show Compassion
February 26, 2019We know Christians are supposed to be compassionate, but do we know why? A look at what compassion really is and where it comes from.
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A Love that Transforms (1 Peter 4:8-10)
September 27, 2016Love covers a multitude of sins. A devotion on 1 Peter 4 and a love that serves, welcomes, and stewards our gifts for one another.
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Remembering One Another
October 29, 2014We show our love for God by how we love each other. Reflections from the One Another commands on the kind of community God calls us to.