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This is an exciting year for Alderwood as Pastor Wyatt leads us through the entire Bible! You might hear him talk about the reading plan during services and you might think, "What reading plan?" That is a great question! Click learn more to read about how you can join our church by hopping into the reading plan with us.
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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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Big Idea: David is the best king Israel can hope for, but he still fails to resist the allure of sin...
King Saul: Get Used to Disappointment
Big Idea: King Saul shows us the king we want is the king we deserve, but not the King we need.
Kin...
Who Will Be Our King?
Big Idea: God desires kingdom people who will follow his reign and rule.
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Fall Missions Emphasis Sunday
This Sunday is our Fall Missions Emphasis Sunday, focusing on various local ministries.
2 Corinthia...
Blessing and Curse
Big Idea: Jesus came to reverse the curse and restore God’s blessing on creation.
What does blessin...
Sabbath Rest
Big Idea: Jesus offers true Sabbath rest in the completeness of what he has accomplished for us.
M...
Sacrifice and Atonement
Big Idea: Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world.
1 John 2:2
Why did Jesus h...
Image of God
Big Idea: Jesus fulfills humanity’s purpose as the true image of God.
Colossians 1:15
What does it...
Holiness
Big Idea: Jesus is our means and standard of holiness.
1 Peter 1:15-16
Leviticus 11:44-45
What do...
The Law
Big Idea: Jesus does what the law could never do – he gives us new hearts and empowers us to fully l...
Covenants
Big Idea: Jesus is both the ultimate covenant partner and the maker of a new covenant.
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God’s Story and Your Story
Big Idea: The Scriptures are one big story that points to Jesus.
The Scriptures are one big...
What Will You Do With It?
Big Idea: Jesus kingdom is for people who will put his teaching into practice.
Jesus’ king...
Give Me Real, Don’t Give Me Fake
Big Idea: Jesus warns us of fake people who want to use Him rather than to know Him.
In Jesus’ ...
Neediness: Virtue or Vice?
Big Idea: In Jesus’ kingdom, neediness is a virtue, not a vice.
Pray, pray, and then pray some...
Don’t Judge
Big Idea: Understanding life in Jesus’ kingdom can be a powerful tool for good, but only if it’s use...
Jesus and Money
Big Idea: In Jesus’ kingdom, he invites us to exchange our earthly money for spiritual treasure.
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What Do I Do With Worry?
Big Idea: In Jesus’ kingdom, we can TRUST God in every area of our life.
God is Creator and...
Prayer and Fasting
Big Idea: In Jesus’ kingdom, spirituality is about authenticity, not appearance.
Matthew 6:1
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Kingdom Generosity
Big Idea: Jesus’ kingdom transforms how we GO.
Give without desire to be noticed
Giving to...
Loving Your Enemy
Big Idea: Jesus’ kingdom transforms how we handle conflict.
Matthew 5:48
Jesus’ kingdom tr...
Fulfilling the Law
Big Idea: Jesus’ Kingdom is the true fulfillment of the law.
Jesus’ kingdom is the true ful...
Salt and Light
Big Idea: The purpose of Jesus’ Kingdom is to change the world.
Jesus’ Kingdom has the p...
What is the Good Life?
Big Idea: Jesus redefines who is truly blessed in his kingdom.
Sirach 25:7-10
Th...
A New Kingdom
Big Idea: Following Jesus means embracing a new Kingdom.
Following Jesus means belonging to a ...
Love for the Broken
Big Idea: Jesus is closest to the broken.
Matthew 9:9-10
Jesus is closest to the broken....
Marriage and Singleness
Big Idea: Marriage doesn’t complete you. Jesus does.
What is the purpose of marri...
