Second Wind

Taking a break this week from the Villains series, in this sermon, Pastor Steve shares a message on getting the needed Second Wind that helps to energize us when our spiritual walk with God starts to falter. 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

Text: Matthew 14:25-33

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How Good People Go Bad / Villains / Week 2

Most people don't want to end up being the bad guy in the story. Most of us would rather be remembered as the hero, not the one who chose the wrong path, made the wrong choice, and ruined everything. We see this in the movies, but you have probably seen this play out in real life too. So how do ordinary people become the bad guy or bad girl of their story? How does one end up the villain in their marriage, in their school, or workplace? In this sermon, guest speaker Ricardo Simon talks about how good people end up bad, and what you can do to avoid making these same mistakes.

 

Guest Speaker: Ricardo Simon of Grace Church Avon

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Overcoming Bitterness / Villains / Week 1

Bitterness takes hold in our lives in a number of ways. It can start from feeling jealous, hurt, angry, or even fearful. And while we often believe bitterness punishes someone or something else, the only thing that is truly punished is us. Bitterness is a poor substitute for justice. In this sermon, Pastor Taylor Knopp shares a story from the Bible that can help you understand the root of your resentment, and how you can take steps to overcome it. 

Speaker: Location pastor of Grace Church Braintree Taylor Knopp

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Having A Faith That Endures / 1 Peter / Week 5

When life gets difficult and circumstances are not at all what we want, it's easy for us to not only be discontent, but for our faith to grow weary. We ask where is God? We begin to doubt if He is good and if God cares at all. We wonder whether faith is worth it. But what if you were able to face these times without being shaken? Without losing hope and without turning to whatever gives you comfort in the moment. In this sermon Pastor Steven Lucas talks about how you can not just survive, but thrive in the valleys of life and have a faith that endures. 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

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When Christian Life Is Unpopular / 1 Peter / Week 4

It can be incredibly difficult to be a Christian when it seems like nobody shares your faith. When almost everyone around you seems to discredit your beliefs and make different choices. It can easily cause us to make compromises or feel like we need to defend ourselves. In this sermon, we share from the Bible how you can live in a way that attracts people to you, even if they don't agree with what you believe.  

Speaker: Youth Director Emmanuel Sutka

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How To Honor God With Your Life / 1 Peter / Week 3

Do our everyday choices even matter? The things we do, say, or prioritize can feel like they don't have a purpose in the bigger picture. But they do. They matter to God, and they have the ability to make a lasting impact on everyone around us. Pastor Steven Lucas shares how each of us are made for a specific purpose, and how we can change the look of a neighborhood, a business, a sports team, or a family when we focus on God's purpose for our lives. 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

Text: 1 Peter 1 & 1 Peter 2 

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Is My Faith Worth THE COST? / 1 Peter / Week 2

What happens when your faith starts costing you more than you want? Naturally, you start to question whether it's worth staying committed. After all, it seems everyone around you gets to make the choices that bring instant gratification, while much faith requires you to play the long game. In this sermon, we're talking about how you can resist the temptation to compromise in your faith and give you the encouragement to stay committed and energized in your journey of faith. 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

Text: 1 Peter 1; Romans 7 

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Freedom From Guilt And Shame / 1 Peter / Week 1

Guilt and shame are heavy. It's carrying around the weight of both what we did (or what happened to us), and the weight of making sure nobody else finds out. We can try to change our behavior, find our worth in other things, and do good to hopefully make up for it, but at the end of the day many of us still struggle to believe that God could love and forgive us. In this sermon, we'll see from the Bible that not only does God still have love and forgiveness to offer us, but that He can allow us to drop the burden we carry and find true freedom and healing. 

Speaker: Youth Director Emmanuel Sutka 

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Finding Peace From Worry And Fear / Identity Theft / Week 4

We want to have peace in our lives, at our jobs, in our homes, and in our relationships or marriages, but more often we find ourselves experiencing fear, worry, and stress. So what can we do to experience God's peace? In this video, Sean Sears shares two keys from the Bible on how to move past your fear and worry so that you can rest and enjoy peace from God. 

Speaker: Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon 

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How To Know Jesus / Identity Theft / Week 3

There is a difference between knowing about someone and really knowing someone. A lot of people might  know about Jesus, but how do you really get to know him? Can you know him personally? Do you have to be a religious person? Does your past impact your ability to know Jesus? In this sermon, we talk about how your list of accomplishments, your past, and your religious achievements doesn't make you right with God and how you can move to really knowing Jesus.  

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

Text: Philippinas 3

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Finding Contentment That Lasts / Identity Theft / Week 2

Contentment can be so hard to find at different times in our life, and even when we do have it, it never seems to last very long. In this sermon, we're discovering what brings contentment that lasts and what changes need to be made to get it. 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

Text: Philippians 1 & 2

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Has Your Identity Been Hijacked? / Identity Theft / Week 1

Everyday we are surrounded by voices trying to speak into our lives as to what should define us. But not all of our identities are created equal. In order for you to have healthy relationships and be healthy mentally, emotionally, and spiritually yourself they can't all be equal! So which identity is most important?  In this sermon, we're talking about how you can begin to navigate the confusion and ultimately discover who you really are and how you can find true freedom, peace, and comfort in your life.

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

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