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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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Praying With Eyes Wide Open
Big idea: Jesus opens our eyes in prayer to see God’s Kingdom come together.
In prayer, Jesus o...
The King Has Come
Big idea: Jesus’ resurrection is the beginning of the Kingdom of God returning to earth.
The worl...
Thy Will, Not My Will, Be Done
Big idea: For God’s kingdom to advance in the world, we must pray “Thy will, not my will, be done.”
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Why We Need Easter
Big idea: We need Easter because only Jesus can reunite Heaven and Earth.
Why do we need Easter? ...
Faithful Till the End
Big Idea: Exiles stay faithful till the end.
Four things God wants you to know:
He will ...
What Do I Do When the Future Seems Dark?
Big Idea: Exiles get through dark times by remembering that Jesus already won.
Repentance and Self-Righteousness
Big Idea: Exiles choose repentance instead of self-righteousness.
Daniel chooses honest repentance....
Hope in Chaos
Big Idea: God gives exiles hope even in the midst of Chaos.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who l...
Hope in Exile
Big Idea: Exiles know that Exile is not eternal.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who lives ...
Boldness and Influence
Big Idea: Making a difference as an exile requires boldness.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who ...
You Did Not Humble Yourself
Big Idea: Exiles remember that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Exile: A cit...
Changing Babylon?
Big Idea: Exiles proclaim the True King in humility.
Daniel demonstrates humility in his...
The Courage to Say No
Big Idea: Exiles represent Jesus by rejecting the idols of their culture.
Exile: A citizen of God’...
What Do I Do When I Don’t Know What to Do?
Big Idea: Exiles’ lives point to humanity’s need for God.
Watch Live Stream on Sundays ...
Resisting Babylon’s Influence
Big Idea: Exile requires resisting the influence of Babylon with wisdom and resolve.
Stayi...
Waking up in Babylon
Big Idea: Following Jesus means learning to live as exiles.
Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who l...
Family Emphasis Sunday
Big Idea: When the family is discipled by the church, the church becomes a stronger family to love G...
Behold the God Who Invites Us to an Unexpected Life
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who invites us to an unexpected life.
Behold the God Who is Unexpectedly Close
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who is unexpectedly close.
Behold the God Who Shows Up in Unexpected Ways
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who shows up in unexpected ways to unexpected people.
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Behold the God Who Inspires Unexpected Joy
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who inspires unexpected joy.
Question: What is one ...
Behold the God Who Fulfills Unexpected Promises
Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who fulfills unexpected promises.
Behold: See, notice, pay at...
We’re Still Waiting…
Lie #5 : Jesus was great, but he’s not coming back.
Truth: Jesus will return and he left us an assi...
God and Injustice
Lie #4 If God cared, he would have done something by now.
Truth: God is patient, not indifferent....
The Bondage of Freedom
Lie #3: Christianity is controlling and you should break free.
The Truth: The way of Jesus both b...
Belief and Behavior
Lie #2: “God only cares about your belief, not your behavior.”
The Truth: Jesus came to renew, no...
God is Good
Big Idea: God is always Good.
God is always good.
Exodus 34:6-7
Question: What gift have yo...
Faith or Fantasy?
Lie #1: “Your faith is just a comforting fantasy.”
1 Corinthians 15:17
We can trust that Jesus...