Nehemiah 11-12 | September 18

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 7

Nehemiah 10 | September 11

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 6

Nehemiah 8-9 | September 4

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 5

Nehemiah 6-7 | August 28

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 4

Nehemiah 5 | August 21

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 3

Nehemiah 3-4 | August 14

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 2

Nehemiah 1-2 | August 7

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Nehemiah | Week 7

Ezra 9-10 | July 31

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Ezra | Week 6

Ezra 8 | July 24

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Ezra | Week 5

Ezra 7 | July 17

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Ezra | Week 4

Ezra 5-6 | July 10

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Ezra | Week 3

Ezra 3-4 | July 3

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Ezra | Week 2

Ezra 1-2 | June 26

Series – Ezra + Nehemiah

Summary: The central thread woven through the biblical narrative is grace. One day, by grace, he will “make all things new.” The thread of grace touches every story just like it touches every human life. There are other threads woven in the human and biblical narratives, like rebellion and exile. Rebellion exiles the human heart creating a great distance; a distance that only grace can reach. God’s grace is a love and acceptance given to an exiled and rebellious people. So it is with Ezra and Nehemiah. Rebellious and exiled Israelites receive God’s grace and the restored relationships and security that comes with his grace. Ezra and Nehemiah point forward to a time when, through God’s grace, we will know perfect relationships and total security. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Ezra | Week 1

A Life of Prayer | June 19 | Matthew 6:9-13

Series – A Life of Prayer

Summary: Prayer is real talk with your Dad. We should not mistake our heavenly Father with any ordinary Father. Our Holy Father is ridiculously incredible, yet amazingly approachable. We should never mistake prayer with a formal conversation we might have with a business partner. Prayer is more like a vulnerable private conversation with a parent. Prayer changes things and prayer changes us. Let’s engage in this study together to unlock some of the richness and power present in our ordinary life of prayer.

Resources: Community Group Guide | A Life of Prayer | Week 3

A Life of Prayer | June 12 | Isaiah 58

Series – A Life of Prayer

Summary: Prayer is real talk with your Dad. We should not mistake our heavenly Father with any ordinary Father. Our Holy Father is ridiculously incredible, yet amazingly approachable. We should never mistake prayer with a formal conversation we might have with a business partner. Prayer is more like a vulnerable private conversation with a parent. Prayer changes things and prayer changes us. Let’s engage in this study together to unlock some of the richness and power present in our ordinary life of prayer. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | A Life of Prayer | Week 2

A Life of Prayer | June 5 | Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-19

Series – A Life of Prayer

Summary: Prayer is real talk with your Dad. We should not mistake our heavenly Father with any ordinary Father. Our Holy Father is ridiculously incredible, yet amazingly approachable. We should never mistake prayer with a formal conversation we might have with a business partner. Prayer is more like a vulnerable private conversation with a parent. Prayer changes things and prayer changes us. Let’s engage in this study together to unlock some of the richness and power present in our ordinary life of prayer.

Resources: Community Group Guide | A Life of Prayer | Week 1

fight for it | may 29 | philippians 4:10-23

Series – #fightforit

Summary: In this letter, Paul puts his struggle on display and shows how his struggle glorifies Christ. Thankful for the prayerful and financial support of the church in Philippi Paul writes this letter to provide encouragement to the church. Paul explains how to find joy no matter what is happening to you. He reveals how we can fight for it through a total dependency up Christ in all things. May Christ be the end and the means of our fight.   

Resources: Community Group Guide | Fight For It: Week 9

fight for it | may 22 | philippians 4:2-9

Series – #fightforit

Summary: In this letter, Paul puts his struggle on display and shows how his struggle glorifies Christ. Thankful for the prayerful and financial support of the church in Philippi Paul writes this letter to provide encouragement to the church. Paul explains how to find joy no matter what is happening to you. He reveals how we can fight for it through a total dependency up Christ in all things. May Christ be the end and the means of our fight.   

Resources: Community Group Guide | Fight For It: Week 8

fight for it | may 15 | philippians 3:17-4:3

Series – #fightforit

Summary: In this letter, Paul puts his struggle on display and shows how his struggle glorifies Christ. Thankful for the prayerful and financial support of the church in Philippi Paul writes this letter to provide encouragement to the church. Paul explains how to find joy no matter what is happening to you. He reveals how we can fight for it through a total dependency up Christ in all things. May Christ be the end and the means of our fight. 

Resources: Community Group Guide | Fight For It: Week 7

fight for it | may 8 | philippians 3:1-16

Series – #fightforit

Summary: In this letter, Paul puts his struggle on display and shows how his struggle glorifies Christ. Thankful for the prayerful and financial support of the church in Philippi Paul writes this letter to provide encouragement to the church. Paul explains how to find joy no matter what is happening to you. He reveals how we can fight for it through a total dependency up Christ in all things. May Christ be the end and the means of our fight.   

Resources: Community Group Guide | Fight For It: Week 6