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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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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...
Living Like God’s Children: 1 John 3
Big Idea: Living in Jesus’ family means loving Jesus' family and living confidently before Jesus’ Fa...
Who Are Really God’s Children?
Big Idea: Children of God resemble their father.
1 John 2:28-3:1a
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Remaining in the Truth: 1 John 2
Big Idea: If we remain in the truth, we will receive eternal life.
John 15:4
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Lies, Deception, and the Last Hour: 1 John 2
Big Idea: The most dangerous evil isn’t what you fear, it’s what you welcome.
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You Are What You Love: 1 John 2
Big Idea: You are what you love.
You are what you love, so love the truth.
1 ...
Knowing That You Know: 1 John 2
Big Idea: God wants you to be confident that you really know him.
1 John 2:3
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Walk in the Light: Finding Forgiveness in 1 John
Big Idea: Following Jesus means walking in the light.
1 John 1:5
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From Son of Thunder to Apostle of Love
Big Idea: Following Jesus is about love.
Message Questions
Arguably no one was...
Finding Peace When You're Anxious
Big Idea: Peace is found in the presence of God.
The Outrageous Command: Don’t worry.
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Traits of the Emotionally Healthy
2 Timothy 1:7
Toxic emotional pain
2 Corinthians 4...
God Cares About Your Mental Health: Elijah’s Story in 1 Kings 19
Big Idea: God treats mental health as an issue of the body, mind, and spirit.
How does God t...
Jesus' Victory Brings Peace
Big Idea: Jesus’ victory brings peace in the storms of life.
John 16:25-28
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Embracing Joy in the Sorrow
Big Idea: Jesus’ resurrection can transform sorrow into joy.
John 16:16-22
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The Holy Spirit: Our Advocate and Guide
Big Idea: The Holy Spirit is bringing the cosmic trial of creation to an end.
God is ou...
Following Jesus Will Not Be Easy
Big Idea: Following Jesus will lead to persecution.
Galatians 5:22-23
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Remain in Christ: The Key to an Abundant Life
Big Idea: Staying connected to Jesus is how we receive life in abundance.
John 1...
So That the World May Know
Big Idea: If we don’t fully go into all the world, we cannot fully know the peace, joy, and love Jes...
