May 22, 2022 Jesus; Sex and Gender Marriage and Singleness Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Marriage doesn’t complete you. Jesus does. What is the purpose of marri... Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12
May 15, 2022 Jesus; Sex and Gender People to Be Loved Speaker Preston Sprinkle Scripture: Genesis 2:23-24, Matthew 19:4-5
May 08, 2022 Jesus; Sex and Gender What is Sexuality's Purpose? Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: God designed sexuality for our good. What is sexuality’s purpose? Sexuality: The tota... Scripture: Genesis 1-3
May 01, 2022 When Every Little Decision Matters Speaker Curtis Warren Big Idea: Every day is divine. Scripture: Ruth 1-4
April 24, 2022 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Praying With Eyes Wide Open Speaker Steve Brooks Big idea: Jesus opens our eyes in prayer to see God’s Kingdom come together. In prayer, Jesus o... Scripture: Matthew 6:9
April 17, 2022 On Earth as It Is in Heaven The King Has Come Speaker Wyatt Martin Big idea: Jesus’ resurrection is the beginning of the Kingdom of God returning to earth. The worl... Scripture: Genesis 1-3; Matthew 6:9-10; Romans 10:9
April 15, 2022 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Thy Will, Not My Will, Be Done Speaker Jack Doney Big idea: For God’s kingdom to advance in the world, we must pray “Thy will, not my will, be done.” ... Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39
April 10, 2022 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Why We Need Easter Speaker Wyatt Martin Big idea: We need Easter because only Jesus can reunite Heaven and Earth. Why do we need Easter? ... Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 6:9-13
April 03, 2022 Daniel Faithful Till the End Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Exiles stay faithful till the end. Four things God wants you to know: He will ... Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13
March 27, 2022 Daniel What Do I Do When the Future Seems Dark? Speaker Curtis Warren Big Idea: Exiles get through dark times by remembering that Jesus already won. Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21
March 20, 2022 Daniel Repentance and Self-Righteousness Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Exiles choose repentance instead of self-righteousness. Daniel chooses honest repentance.... Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27
March 13, 2022 Daniel Hope in Chaos Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: God gives exiles hope even in the midst of Chaos. Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who l... Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27
March 06, 2022 Guest Speakers SPRING MISSIONS SUNDAY - Partners for Life Speaker Greg Lyons Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7
February 27, 2022 Daniel Hope in Exile Speaker Jack Doney Big Idea: Exiles know that Exile is not eternal. Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who lives ... Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28
February 20, 2022 Daniel Boldness and Influence Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Making a difference as an exile requires boldness. Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who ... Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28
February 13, 2022 Daniel You Did Not Humble Yourself Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Exiles remember that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Exile: A cit... Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31
February 06, 2022 Daniel Changing Babylon? Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: Exiles proclaim the True King in humility. Daniel demonstrates humility in his... Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37
January 30, 2022 Daniel The Courage to Say No Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Exiles represent Jesus by rejecting the idols of their culture. Exile: A citizen of God’... Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30
January 23, 2022 Daniel What Do I Do When I Don’t Know What to Do? Speaker Curtis Warren Big Idea: Exiles’ lives point to humanity’s need for God. Watch Live Stream on Sundays ... Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49
January 16, 2022 Daniel Resisting Babylon’s Influence Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Exile requires resisting the influence of Babylon with wisdom and resolve. Stayi... Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21
January 09, 2022 Daniel Waking up in Babylon Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Following Jesus means learning to live as exiles. Exile: A citizen of God’s kingdom who l... Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14
January 02, 2022 Family Emphasis Sunday Speaker Chad Hoffman Big Idea: When the family is discipled by the church, the church becomes a stronger family to love G... Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7
December 26, 2021 Behold Behold the God Who Invites Us to an Unexpected Life Speaker Curtis Warren Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who invites us to an unexpected life. Scripture: Luke 2
December 24, 2021 Behold Behold the God Who is Unexpectedly Close Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who is unexpectedly close. Scripture: John 1:1-18
December 19, 2021 Behold Behold the God Who Shows Up in Unexpected Ways Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who shows up in unexpected ways to unexpected people. ... Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
December 12, 2021 Behold Behold the God Who Inspires Unexpected Joy Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who inspires unexpected joy. Question: What is one ... Scripture: Luke 2:10
December 05, 2021 Behold Behold the God Who Fulfills Unexpected Promises Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who fulfills unexpected promises. Behold: See, notice, pay at... Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7
November 28, 2021 2 Peter We’re Still Waiting… Speaker Curtis Warren Lie #5 : Jesus was great, but he’s not coming back. Truth: Jesus will return and he left us an assi... Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18
November 21, 2021 2 Peter God and Injustice Speaker Wyatt Martin Lie #4 If God cared, he would have done something by now. Truth: God is patient, not indifferent.... Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9
November 14, 2021 2 Peter The Bondage of Freedom Speaker Wyatt Martin Lie #3: Christianity is controlling and you should break free. The Truth: The way of Jesus both b... Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-22
November 07, 2021 2 Peter Belief and Behavior Speaker Wyatt Martin Lie #2: “God only cares about your belief, not your behavior.” The Truth: Jesus came to renew, no... Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10
October 31, 2021 Life Together Sundays God is Good Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: God is always Good. God is always good. Exodus 34:6-7 Question: What gift have yo... Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12
October 24, 2021 2 Peter Faith or Fantasy? Speaker Wyatt Martin Lie #1: “Your faith is just a comforting fantasy.” 1 Corinthians 15:17 We can trust that Jesus... Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21
October 17, 2021 2 Peter Life-changing Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: If you are a follower of Christ you CAN, you WILL, and you MUST GROW. You CAN grow 2... Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11
October 10, 2021 Great News About the Good News Speaker Steve Brooks Truth #1: “Going together” means reporting great news about the Good News. Truth #2: “Going toget... Scripture: Acts 13:1-3; 14:26-28
October 03, 2021 God Knows What You Are Going Through Speaker Brad McConnaughey If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. What Does God Know About You? ... Scripture: Psalms 139:1-18
September 26, 2021 Following Jesus Together Going to Do What Jesus Calls Us to Do Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by going to do what Jesus calls us to do. Matthew 22:37-38 ... Scripture: John 13:1-17
September 19, 2021 Following Jesus Together Growing to be More Like Jesus Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by growing to be more like Jesus. Luke 5:8 To grow we need ... Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23; 1 Peter 3:9; John 21
September 12, 2021 Following Jesus Together Connecting in Jesus-Centered Relationships Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: We follow Jesus together by connecting in Jesus-centered relationships. Anybody can fol... Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50
September 05, 2021 We Are the Body of Christ Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: We are the body of Christ and each one of us is a separate yet interconnected and necessar... Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
August 29, 2021 Good News More Good News Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: The Church is Good News. 1. The Church is good news because it brings unlikely people tog... Scripture: Romans 16:1-27
August 22, 2021 Good News Partnership in Ministry Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that is not meant to be spread alone. Telling ourselves the G... Scripture: Romans 15:14-33
August 15, 2021 A Church of Everyday Followers of Jesus A Church that Follows Jesus Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: What does Jesus want for Alderwood Community Church? Jesus creates communities that are... Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42
August 08, 2021 Good News Pleasing People and Praising God Speaker Curtis Warren Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that we can worship in unity through Christ's acceptance. Scripture: Romans 15:1-13
August 01, 2021 Good News Disagreeing in Love Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because it creates a new way to love those with whom we disagree. ... Scripture: Romans 14:13-23
July 25, 2021 Good News Unity and Peace in Our Church Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that enables us to extend grace and preserve peace in our church. ... Scripture: Romans 14:1-12
July 18, 2021 Good News Loving Like Jesus Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that transforms us to love like Jesus. We love out of Jesus’ ... Scripture: Romans 13:8-14
July 11, 2021 Good News Conscientious Christian Citizenship Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that motivates believers to be exemplary citizens for the Lord’s s... Scripture: Romans 13:1-7
July 04, 2021 Good News Genuine Love Speaker Brad McConnaughey “By this will all men know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 ... Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
June 27, 2021 Good News Mercy and Worship Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that inspires worship. _______________ is the only response to ... Scripture: Romans 12:1-8
June 20, 2021 Good News Pride and Prejudice Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: The gospel is Good News because the gospel brings beautiful humility. 1. The pride of “I... Scripture: Romans 11:1-36
June 13, 2021 Good News Beautiful Feet Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that needs to be heard! No one can establish their own righ... Scripture: Romans 9:30 - 10:21
June 06, 2021 Good News Just Judgment Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News and God is just in judging those who reject it. The problem: Is... Scripture: Romans 9:1-29
May 30, 2021 Life Together Sundays Joyful Generosity Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: Generous Giving Generates Joy 1. God wants you to give cheerfully. (9:7) God want... Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
May 23, 2021 Good News God is For Us! Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because God is for us! 1. God proves He is for us because He gr... Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
May 16, 2021 Good News Secure in Christ Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because it declares that we are secure in Christ. Our ______... Scripture: Romans 8:28-30
May 09, 2021 Good News Future Hope Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that gives hope for the future. ___________________ exists be... Scripture: Romans 8:18-27
May 02, 2021 Good News The New Way of the Spirit Speaker Steve Brooks Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because God’s Spirit makes me new. God’s Spirit makes me new with... Scripture: Romans 8:1-17
April 25, 2021 Good News The Power of Sin Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because apart from the Spirit, sin always wins. God’s law doesn... Scripture: Romans 7:1-25
April 18, 2021 Good News The New You Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News because you can choose whom you will serve! 1. Consider the con... Scripture: Romans 6:15-23
April 11, 2021 Good News Good News about New Life Speaker Curtis Warren Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that Jesus died to set you free. God did something _______ yo... Scripture: Romans 6:1-14
April 04, 2021 Good News Good News of the Resurrection Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The resurrection is good news that can transform your life. Jesus’ resurrection can tra... Scripture: Galatians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Romans 6:22-23
March 28, 2021 Good News Two Ways to Be Human Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that offers a new way to be human. 1. The Way of Adam submits t... Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
March 21, 2021 Good News Bragging on God Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is good news that motivates us to brag about what God has done for us. 1. Th... Scripture: Romans 5:1-11
March 07, 2021 Good News Your Account with God Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is good news because God does not count our sin against us, rather He counts us... Scripture: Romans 4:1-25
February 28, 2021 Good News Good News for All Who Believe Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is good news that is received by faith. God’s Righteousness: The attribute o... Scripture: Romans 3:21-31
February 21, 2021 Good News Good News for Everyone Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The Gospel is good news for everyone because we all desperately need it. 1. God is fait... Scripture: Romans 3:1-20
February 14, 2021 Good News A New Heart (and a New Identity) Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: The gospel is Good News that gives you a new heart that loves God and neighbor. 1. Stop... Scripture: Romans 2:17-29
February 07, 2021 Good News The Gospel and Self-Righteousness Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that destroys our self-righteousness. Self-righteousness: Beli... Scripture: Romans 2:1-16
January 31, 2021 Good News Good News for Sinners Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News for those who have gone astray. 1. We are all part of a great ... Scripture: Romans 1:24-32
January 24, 2021 Good News Good and Bad News Speaker Brad McConnaughey Big Idea: Only by fully understanding the bad news, can we appreciate the good news. 1. The Bad n... Scripture: Romans 1:18-23
January 17, 2021 Good News Unashamed of the Gospel Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News that inspires boldness. From last week’s sermon, the Gospel in... Scripture: Romans 1:8-17
January 10, 2021 Good News The Gospel is Good News Speaker Wyatt Martin Big Idea: The Gospel is Good News when we need it most. The word Gospel means Good News Gospe... Scripture: Romans 1:1-7
January 03, 2021 Spontaneous Thanksgiving Speaker Brad McConnaughey 1. We are _______ to come into God’s ________ to worship and celebrate our God. (Vrs. 1,2,4) .....A... Scripture: Psalm 100