Messages

What You Do Matters, Part 2 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: What You Do Matters
Even when our intentions are good, sometimes good people project the wrong messages to the next generation: 1 - Humility is not cool; 2 - Just let me do it myself; 3 - Freedom creates freedom; 4 - Parents are pals. Keep in mind how God cares for us as His children. That is the model we should follow as we care for the next generation.

What You Do Matters, Part 1 by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: What You Do Matters
We all have a responsibility when it comes to guiding the next generation. Jesus calls us to be better at valuing, blessing and raising kids. Here are a few things to think about as we undertake what is likely the most important job we will have.

The Four Ds of Forgiveness by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not just about the past. It is also very much about the future. In order to flourish in the future, we have to make peace with our past. Here are the four Ds that will help: 1 - Defer to God; 2 - Decide to take the initiative; 3 - Disengage from your emotions; 4 - Deliver your enemies to God.

Finding Healing in Forgiveness by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Forgiveness
Forgiveness seems unnatural. The anger and bitterness seem natural. They offer the promise of healing from hurt, but they never deliver. That is what the forgiveness does. We just need to allow God to come and untie the leash.

Unleashing Forgiveness by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Forgiveness
God wants the best for our lives, and that is why He challenges us to unleash forgiveness just as He does. We do, however, have to overcome a few barriers, which keep us linked to unforgiveness.

Forgiveness: The Real F-Word by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Forgiveness
A lot of us today are wearing leashes. We go through our lives dragging around anger, resentment and unforgiveness. It is certainly damaging to ourselves and to our relationships; but it also smashes up the potential that God wants us to live in this one and only life.

The Window of Attitude by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
Pessimism is not a Christian world view. If your attitude is on the negative side, focus on the faithfulness of God. When we abide in Him (like a fish abides in water), our attitude cannot help but to become more postive.

The Window of Teamwork by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
Ever try playing baseball by yourself? Well, maybe -- but not for long! Just like baseball, it takes a team to make a church. You are a player (not a spectator), and that means that God intended you to use your gifts to benefit the team.

The Window of Leadership by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
Some people think it is the job of the pastor to do ALL the work of the church. In fact, the Bible says the pastor should be someone who equips the members of the church to do the work of the church.

The Window of Change by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
There are only two constants in life: Christ and change. Where in your life are you stuck in a rut? Where are you going through the motions without passion or purpose? Maybe it is time to ask Jesus to help you make some changes.

The Window of Financing by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
Do you believe that God pays for what God orders? Or is your first question about how much it costs? We often live with a philosophy of scarcity, whereas God is the key to possibilities.

The Window of Stewardship by Pastor Dean Honnette
Series: Transformers
We like money because it makes us feel powerful, secure and in control -- like little gods. Funny...because really it all belongs to God Himself.

The Window of Priorities by Pastor Art
Series: Transformers
From which well have you been drinking? Jesus invites us to draw from His well, to make it the place where we go and what drives our priorities.

Image: How the Church Should See Itself by Pastor Art
Series: Transformers
Just as Jesus reached out to Zaccheus who could not see him because the crowd was in the way, sometimes we need to step away from the crowd and reach out to someone who is hoping to see Jesus.

Your Comfort Determines Your Sacrifice by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
The gap between how Jesus calls us to live and how we actually live each day... well, it can be huge. However, the bridge across the gap is the cross.

Your Purpose Defines Your Mission by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
Why do we come to church? Are we here to hang out? According to Jesus, the purpose of the church is to make disciples.

I Will Build My Church by Pastor Art Barrett
Series: Transformers
The church is build on a simple confession that Jesus Christ is Lord. It's made of people who acknowledge the claim of Jesus on their lives because they know that in Him they have come to know God.