In the Old Testament, we read the story of the Israelites: people God led out of captivity to experience his blessings, as his people. When we read that story, we might find ourselves wondering, “What does this mean for me, as a person, in our modern era? Does God’s relationship with Israel have anything to do with me?” It may seem confusing or unclear, but the reality is that the story of the Israelites is a story of God’s overwhelming love for his people, and desire for them to love God, love one another and flourish… and that’s the same thing God wants for us, today. Listen to this message for more!____COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris continues our series: What Do Christians Really Believe?____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhatDoChristiansReallyBelieve

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What We Believe About God's People | Week 3

When you think about sin, what comes to mind? Maybe you’ve been taught that it’s all about following a set of rules — avoiding sin by doing everything “right.” What it really is, though, is separation from God. It’s when we doubt that what God has for us is best. It’s anything that pulls us away from God’s vision for us, personally, and for the world as a whole. In short — sin might be different than what you think. For more, listen to this message!____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson continues our new series: What Do Christians Really Believe?____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhatDoChristiansReallyBelieve

What Do Christians Really Believe | Week 2

How do you picture God? Throughout history, in an attempt to make sense of God, people have misrepresented God as many caricatures: a “Cosmic Cop” whose rules must be obeyed, a “Jolly Grandpa” who just wants us to do whatever we desire, or a transactional “Genie-in-a-Bottle” who exists only to grant our wishes. All of these archetypes are incorrect, and if we allow our understanding of God to be diluted into one of them, we’re majorly missing out on the grandeur, incomparability, and majesty of who God really is. Watch this message for more!____Lead Pastor Dave Ferguson begins our new series: What Do Christians Really Believe?____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhatDoChristiansReallyBelieve

What Do Christians Really Believe? | Week 1

Whether you’ve read your Bible cover to cover many times, or rarely read it, every Christ follower needs to think critically about how they read it. The Bible isn&apos;t just a book — it’s the living word, that we’re meant to interact with. Beyond simply reading the words, we need to seek to understand exactly what they mean, reflect on them, and then respond to them. For more about what this means and how to do it, check out this message!____Teaching Pastor Tammy Melchien concludes our series: Searching For Answers____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#SearchingForAnswers

Searching for Answers | Week 3

Have you ever asked yourself “what am I supposed to do with my life?” Maybe you thought you’d have it all figured out by now. Or maybe you thought you’d be fulfilled by the right job, the right relationship, or the right goals — but those things didn’t bring the deep-seated sense of purpose you desired. If you find yourself wondering what your purpose is, this message is for you! You’ll learn how to live out your purpose regardless of your stage in life. Check it out!____COMMUNITY Pastor Ted Coniaris continues our series: Searching For Answers____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#SearchingForAnswers

Searching for Answers | Week 2

We all struggle with anxiety. Whether you deal with everyday anxiety (the stress of changes, hard circumstances, or a too-busy life) or clinical anxiety (and you need therapy and/or medication to manage), none of us are getting through life without anxiety. With God, there is help and hope. God doesn’t promise to take your anxiety away, but he does promise to give you a never-ending supply of peace, provision, and strength, as you deal with the stresses of life. Don’t miss this important message!____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson begins our new series: Searching for Answers____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#SearchingForAnswers

Searching for Answers | Week 1

Does following God feel like an obligation to you? Maybe it feels like work, or like following rules. But it’s not. It’s an invitation to a banquet — to a big party! Life with God is a life of celebration… celebrating who God is, how he made us, and the gifts he has lavishly given us. This week, we’re talking all about the abundant gift of joining the banquet God has prepared. Watch this message!____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#BeMyGuest

Be My Guest

We’re all prone to forgetfulness. Maybe, on your drive to work, you realize you forgot to turn the crockpot on for dinner tonight. Or maybe you forgot a deadline at work. Maybe you forgot to respond to your friend’s text. But sometimes we forget something else… God’s goodness. When we’re struggling, it’s natural to rely on God. After all, we know we can’t do it all alone, and we need God. But when things are good, and life feels easy, it’s just as vital to remember that God is good all the time. Watch this message for more!____Pastor Ricky Brown concludes our series: When You Are…____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhenYouAre

When You Are. . . Good | Week 4

Heartbreak is an inevitable part of being alive. Throughout our lives, we’ll lose relationships, lose people, and lose things we held so dear. It’s not a matter of if we’ll go through it -- but when. Thankfully, God is there, and when we are heartbroken, we can experience his peace and his presence. We can’t avoid pain, but we can walk through it with God. Watch this message!____COMMUNITY Pastor Keri Ladouceur continues our series: When You Are…____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhenYouAre

When You Are... | Week 3

Do you have regrets? Have you hurt someone and don’t know how to make it right? Do you feel like you just can’t help from making the same mistake over and over again? If you’re a human being… you&apos;re probably nodding “yes" to at least one of those statements! Feeling remorseful is part of the human experience. We all get it wrong sometimes, and we all struggle to navigate through the aftermath of our bad decisions. But with God’s grace, there is hope. Hope for forgiveness, hope for healing, and hope for an end to our self-loathing. Watch this message!____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhenYouAre

When You Are... | Week 2

Are you feeling confused? Maybe you thought you had it all figured out, but now you’re unfulfilled and longing for more. Maybe you’re wondering why you haven’t found the right person — or maybe you were so sure you’d found the right person on your wedding day, and you’re now wondering how it all went so wrong. Maybe you’ve encountered struggle after struggle and you just can’t see where God is, in your pain. Confusion is an inevitable part of life, and although we can’t avoid it, we can go to scripture to read all about others who were confused, too. By studying their lives and reading their words, we can find our own roadmap for navigating confusion. Watch this message!____Co-Founding Pastor Jon Ferguson begins our series: When You Are…____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#WhenYouAre

When You Are...Confused | Week 1

At Community, we&apos;re thrilled to welcome Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, an author, professor, speaker, and pastor, and a leader in the church’s racial reconciliation efforts. During this talk, she covers why racial reconciliation is biblical, necessary, and urgent, and how we can become part of the movement - as churches and individuals. She challenges us to move beyond temporary, surface-level attempts at racial reconciliation, and on to the real, sustaining, long-term changes. Watch this important message!____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#Conversations

Racial Reconciliation | Conversations 2021

Do you feel like you&apos;re in control of your money, or is your money in control of you? According to a recent study, 90% of Americans say money has an effect on their stress levels, and almost 2/3 of Americans feel like their financial difficulties are piling up so high that they can’t overcome them! One thing is for certain: most of us have a broken relationship with money. Money in and of itself isn’t bad, but when we misuse it, serve it, and let it run our lives, we need help. If you’re stuck, there’s a better way. Rather than holding onto our money for dear life (which doesn’t seem to work too well for us!), let’s learn to serve God instead of serving our money. Amazing things will happen in our lives. Watch this message!____COMMUNITY Pastor Jason Ishmael concludes our series: Money Talks____#WeAreTheChurch#BeTheChurch#MoneyTalks

Money Talks | Week 3 Service

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