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Philippians: Pathways to Joy | "Learning Contentment" | Date: 07/23/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 4:11-20

Philippians: Pathways to Joy | "Straining Towards What’s Ahead" | Date: 07/16/17 | Speaker: Lawrence E. Adjah | Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21 | You can’t experience joy without overcoming your fears about God.

Philippians: Pathways to Joy | "Forgetting the Past" | Date: 07/09/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14 | Jesus is better than the broken ways we try to find hope and confidence for the future.

Series: Philippians – Pathways to Joy | Title: Humility and Joy | Date: 7/02/17 | Speaker: Lester Kim | Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 | Humility is making room in our hearts for God to give us joy.

Series: Philippians: Pathways to Joy | Sermon: Joy and Suffering | Date: 6/18/17 | Speaker: Jordan and Jessica Rice | Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, 3:7-10 (NIV) | As much as they seem to be mutually exclusive, in Philippians, as he writes from a prison cell, Paul discusses how suffering is a pathway to true joy.

Series: Philippians Sermon: Stand Firm Date: 6/18/17 Speaker: Aswan Morris Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30 Stand firm, live worthy of the Gospel.

Series: "Philippians: Pathways to Joy" | Sermon: "Who’s in control?" | Date: 6/11/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26 | Joy is found in believing God is with us and working for us-- despite what’s going on around us.

Sermon: The practice of Thanksgiving | Series: Philippians: Pathways to Joy | Date: 6/04/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11 | Lasting joy is the product of constant gratitude. Meditate on the blessings of grace rather than the troubles of life.

"The Prodigal Son" Luke 15:11-32 (NIV)

Date: 5/21/17 Speaker: Jordan Rice Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) Brief description: The Holy Spirit changes our relationship with Jesus from theory to reality.

Holy Spirit Series | Led by the Spirit | Date: 5/14/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: John 14:15-18, John 16:12-15 ESV | Brief description: Isn’t it odd that we even have to talk about hearing from God? If you believe that God created everything, then you have to believe that God created communication, which would lead to the assumption that God is the best communicator. So, why is it sometimes so hard to hear him speak? What if the issue isn’t whether or not God is speaking, but whether or not you are in the right position to hear Him?

Holy Spirit Series | Conviction of the Spirit | Date: 5/07/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: John 14:15-18, John 16:7-11 ESV | Brief description: When someone places their faith in Christ, he doesn’t give you a rule book to follow, he gives the Holy Spirit to lead, convict and direct us.

The part of God most often forgotten about Date: 4/30/17 Speaker: Aswan Morris Series: The Holy Spirit Scripture: John 14:15-18 Christianity is more than a set of beliefs or lifestyle you conform to, it is a dynamic relationship in which you walk with the Spirit and move in His power.

4/23/17 | Jordan Rice | Series: Luke | Title: The Parable of the Sower | Scripture: Luke 8:4-15 | In this parable, Jesus shows us the difference between a genuine and a counterfeit faith, and what are some barriers to growth in your relationship with God.

Date: 4/16/17 | Speaker: Jordan Rice | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-18, 21-22 | Belief in the resurrection isn’t blind faith. More importantly, as the centerpiece of the Christian faith, it can radically change our lives.

04/09/2017 Jordan Rice Series: Luke – Encounters with Jesus Title: Jesus the King Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 NIV In order to have a relationship with Jesus, you have to take him as a King, not a pawn. But Jesus’ kingship is not like human kingships, he wins influence through suffering service, not coercive power.

4/2/2017 Kenneth Hart Title: Kingdom Work Ain’t No 9 to 5 Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 The Harvest is plentiful in Harlem but the laborers are few. But the more that we are inspired and captivated by a reimagining of the radical mission of God’s Kingdom, the more that we will offer ourselves to God as laborers for this good of this community.

3/26/2017 | Jordan Rice | Series: Luke | Title: The Good Samaritan | Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 | The bigger the rescue, the deeper the experience. The deeper experience, the greater the change. The story of the Good Samaritan shows us the nature of our rescue and the type of experience that should result in real change.

03/19/2017 | Guest: Mike Kelsey | Title: If The Spirit Lives In You | Scripture: Romans 8:11 | Stand alone message.

3/12/17 | Jordan Rice | Series: Luke: Encounters with Jesus | Title: Jesus Feeds the 5000 | Scripture: Luke 9:10-17 | Brief description: Where trust exists, God moves. |