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Gift of Grace #9 - The Assurance of Hope
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Gift of Grace #9 - The Assurance of Hope

In this message from Romans 4:17-25, Bryce Vaught shows how Abraham's story reveals four reasons we can fully trust God's promises — his consistency, faithfulness, power, and commitment to Christ. Because Jesus stands before the Father on our behalf, our hope isn't wishful thinking — it's secured.

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Praying Through the Psalms
Christian Living Emily DeAngelo Christian Living Emily DeAngelo

Praying Through the Psalms

What if the words you've been searching for in prayer were already written for you? In this post, Emily DeAngelo shares how praying through the Psalms — using simple, practical steps — can saturate your soul with Scripture and transform your daily prayer life.

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Gift of Grace #8 - The Never Changing Gift
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Gift of Grace #8 - The Never Changing Gift

What if the key to lasting peace wasn't about doing more, but receiving more? In this message from Romans 4, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund shows how God credits righteousness to us through faith alone—not performance—freeing us from the exhausting pursuit of earning God's approval and empowering us to live with genuine confidence and grace toward others.

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Gift of Grace #7 - The Great Exchange
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Gift of Grace #7 - The Great Exchange

Dr. Kurt Bjorklund unpacks Romans 3:21-31, revealing that justification before God is a gift of grace—not something earned through performance or relationships. If you've been looking for validation in your career, appearance, or loved ones, this message will show you why the "great exchange" changes everything about how you live today.

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Gift of Grace #6 - The Universal Verdict
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Gift of Grace #6 - The Universal Verdict

In this week's message from Romans 3:1-20, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores why Scripture serves as both a map for living and a mirror revealing our need for a savior. Discover how the universal verdict that no one is righteous apart from grace can transform your relationship with God and fuel bold, humble faith.

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Gift of Grace #5 - The Performance Trap
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Gift of Grace #5 - The Performance Trap

In "The Performance Trap," Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 2:17–29 to reveal how we often stack rocks of group identity, knowledge, and good behavior to earn God's acceptance—when grace was never meant to be earned. Discover why living from acceptance rather than for it changes everything about how we see ourselves, others, and God.

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Gift of Grace #4 - The Self-Help Lie
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Gift of Grace #4 - The Self-Help Lie

In this message from Romans 2:1-16, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund dismantles the self-help lie that our goodness can earn God's favor, showing that even compared to the worst people we know, we all stand equally in need of grace. Discover why recognizing your desperate need for mercy—rather than comparing yourself to others—is the only path to experiencing the transformative beauty of the gospel.

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Gift of Grace #3 - The Downward Spiral
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Gift of Grace #3 - The Downward Spiral

Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:24-32, examining how the consequence of sin is more sin—a downward spiral where God gives people over to their desires. Whether you're at the top of the slide or already in the pool, this message shows how God's grace can pull you out and redirect your path toward something better.

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Gift of Grace #2 - The Universe Speaks
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Gift of Grace #2 - The Universe Speaks

Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:18-23 to reveal how understanding God's justified wrath against our self-directed living is essential to appreciating His amazing grace. Discover why coming to Jesus isn't just about making life better—it's about recognizing our desperate need for salvation from the consequences of suppressing truth and exchanging God's glory for lesser things.

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Clothe Yourself: How to Live with Confidence in Christ’s Character
Christian Living Bryce Vaught Christian Living Bryce Vaught

Clothe Yourself: How to Live with Confidence in Christ’s Character

Bryce Vaught explores how the Apostle Paul's metaphor of "clothing yourself with Christ" can transform your daily Christian walk from feeling out of place to living with confidence and purpose. Discover three practical ways to actively put on Christ by trusting in His finished work, removing old patterns, and practicing His character in everyday life.

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Gift of Grace #1 - The Truth Before Us
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Gift of Grace #1 - The Truth Before Us

In this message, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:1-17 to reveal the gospel as God's good news that we cannot earn righteousness through our own efforts—Jesus paid the price to make us clean and restore our relationship with the Father. Discover how moving from obligation to eagerness about this truth can transform not only how you see yourself, but how you engage with the world around you.

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Guardrails
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Guardrails

In this message from James 4:11-17, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund reveals how God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble, offering three essential guardrails for the new year: avoiding slander, holding plans with open hands, and embracing godly obligation. Discover how these biblical principles can help you invite God's favor rather than his opposition as you step into the year ahead.

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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Anyway?
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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Anyway?

Have you ever wondered if Christians should really celebrate Christmas traditions like stockings and gift-giving? In this post, Will Stevens explores the surprising Christ-centered origins of these customs and reveals why they point us back to the ultimate gift—Jesus himself.

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Christmas Eve 2025
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Christmas Eve 2025

In this Christmas Eve message, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund challenges our familiar assumptions by showing from John 8:36 that Christmas isn't a religious event—it's the announcement of freedom through Jesus Christ. Whether you've walked the straight and narrow your whole life or wandered far away, discover how the gospel offers real freedom from fear, pretending, and the exhausting treadmill of trying to earn God's love.

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Family Caroling - Two Gifts
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Family Caroling - Two Gifts

In this message from Matthew 18:21-35, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how God's extravagant forgiveness—canceling a debt we could never repay—should transform how we respond to those who've hurt us. Discover why refusing to forgive others reveals we may not fully grasp the incredible gift of grace we've already received through Jesus Christ.

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Message and Music - O Come Emmanuel
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Message and Music - O Come Emmanuel

In this special Message and Music service, Russ Brasher, Bryce Vaught, Emily DeAngelo, Jonathan Thiede, and Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explore "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" unpacking how God's 700-year-old promise of "God with us" was fulfilled in Christ. Discover how Jesus embodies God's wisdom, fulfills the law, brings light to darkness, and establishes peace—offering hope and presence for your life today.

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Touching the Hem After a Hard Year
Christian Living Alexis Shippy Christian Living Alexis Shippy

Touching the Hem After a Hard Year

Alexis Shippy explores why year-end reflection feels impossible when life has been messy and complicated. Through the story of the Woman with the Issue of Blood, she shows how faith gives depth to our unknowns and helps us trust God's goodness even in confusing circumstances.

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