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Native Exiles
Have you listened to the Native Exiles podcast with our Lead Pastor Wyatt Martin and our Missions Pastor, Steve Brooks? Each week, they spend time discussing what it means to follow Jesus in the tension of being in the world but not of it. Check it out!
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You can watch the sermon and look at sermon notes below or follow our sermon podcast and follow along weekly!A Tale of Three Leaders
Big Idea: Godly leaders submit to God’s plan, not their own.
Reality Distortion Field = A le...
How (Not) to Respond to Fear
Big Idea: Fear is the enemy of faith.
1 Samuel 21:1
In fear, we often:
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Where Is God When Nothing Goes Your Way?
Big Idea: God can use anything for his purposes.
King David isn’t our hero – he’s a len...
Jesus the True Savior
Big Idea: Jesus is the true Savior who is worth searching for.
Matthew 2:1-2
The search for Jesus...
Jesus the True King
Big Idea: Jesus is the true king who gives more than he takes.
If you were King or Queen for...
Jesus the True Priest
Big Idea: Jesus is the true priest who restores our connection to God.
Matthew 2...
Jesus the True Prophet
Big Idea: Jesus is the true prophet who speaks God’s truth to us.
Matthew 2:10-1...
The Underdog Story
Big Idea: Nothing can stand in the way of God’s victory.
David and Goliath is the underdog s...
The Worship God Wants
Big Idea: God desires people who will worship him with obedience.
What does it mean to wors...
What to Do When You Fail
Big Idea: How we respond to our failures will shape the story of our life.
1 Samuel ...
A Compass for Compassion
Local Missions Sunday
Message Questions
This Sunday is Local Missions Sunday, an...
Humility Sustains True Success
Big Idea: Without humility, success is often short lived.
1 Samuel 10:26-2...
Chasing Donkeys
Big Idea: Even as our mixed motives lead to disastrous results, God quietly draws us back to himself...
The Hidden Danger of Wanting More Than God
Big Idea: When God isn’t enough for you, the consequence may be that you get what you wish for.
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Our Sin Can’t Stop God’s Purposes
Big Idea: Our sin can’t stop God’s purposes, but it can create massive problems.
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Who Is the Hero?
Big Idea: King David isn’t a hero – he’s a lens through which we can see the beauty of Jesus, our tr...
God Calls Us to Grow
Big Idea: We follow Jesus by growing together to become more like Jesus.
What does it mean t...
Following Jesus Together
Big Idea: Alderwood is a community that Follows Jesus Together.
How does Jesus call us to fo...
How to Know You Follow Jesus
Big Idea: You can know you belong to Jesus.
You belong to Jesus if you love...
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The Power of Prayer and the Weight of Sin
Big Idea: The superpower of prayer and the seriousness of sin.
1 John 5:14-17
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Why Your Belief in Jesus Matters Most
Big Idea: Nothing matters more than what you believe about Jesus.
1 John 5:5-8
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God’s Love Overflows
Big Idea: True love is received from God and can’t be contained.
1 John 4:...
Should We Be Afraid of the Devil?
Big Idea: We need to be vigilant and discerning, but not fearful.
We need to be on the looko...
