Curt Simmons

The challenge of the bible is to finish strong; The goal is not to become a Christian, but to die a Christian. That's the wisdom Don Splitt leaves us as he and Jennifer prepare to move on from Chicago. He warns us from 1 Corinthians 1:17-20 to follow God's wisdom and not the wisdom of the world, or we may find the power of the cross diminishing in our lives. He uses the example of Uzzah in 2 Samuel 6 to show us that when we become too comfortable with God, obedience to God can become optional. Don also warns us, through 2 Corinthians 1:8, against the temptation to rely on our own strength reminds us that God leads us purposely into situations where we must rely on His strength. Finally, he encourages us through 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 that our troubles are light and momentary and ultimately achieve for us an eternal glory in heaven. Jennifer Splitt also shares a few parting thoughts to encourage us in our walk with Christ as well.

Curt Ammons

Ed Dawson

Are we suppsed to fear God, or not? If perfect love drives out fear as 1 John 4:18 says, then what are we supposed to make of all the other scriptures that talk about fearing God? Curt Ammons discusses the different meanings of fear as they are used in the scriptures and shows us how the fear of God brings righteousness, joy, faith, and courage, and how it stregthens and encourages the church.

Tony Singh

Tony Singh explores Jesus' miraculous healing of the invalid at the pool in John 5, where Jesus asks the question: "Do you want to get well?" He clears up some misconceptions about what it takes to receive spiritual healing from God. We learn from the example of the invalid that Faith in Jesus is not a prerequisite to receiving healing from God. We also learn that Deep Knowledge of God is not necessary to receive this healing. Tony shows us that the path to healing begins with humbly admitting that we are not well, and implores us through Matthew 11:28 to seek healing from God and to learn from God.

Jeff Balsom

During our Teen-led worship service some of our Westland Region Teens, Alex, Tricia, Aaron, Morgan, and Tim, share how the humility, forgiveness, acceptance and servitude of Christ can help build a strong spiritual family at home, at school, and at church.

Curt Ammons

Note: The video: "Evan Almighty. Ark-itects of Noah's Ark" mentioned in this message can be found as an Extra on the Evan Almighty DVD from Universal Studios.

Ed Dawson

Tony Singh

This sermon is from the semi-congregational worship service held on January 20, 2008.

Curt Ammons uses the example of David's life in 1 Samuel 15-30 to teach us that the confidence and faith that comes from a personal walk with God can allow us to respond faithfully to any battle that we may endure in life.

Ed Dawson