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2025-07-06 – Jonah and the Whale

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2025-07-06 - Jonah and the Whale

00:00 / 38:21

In our Vacation Bible School for Grown Ups series, Pastor Brent shows us a different side of the Jonah and the Whale story. He asks us to consider why Jonah fled in the first place.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: July 6

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:44) Jonah 1-2 and map

(11:56) Jonah 3

(17:34) Jonah 4

(21:01) The story of Jonah reveals God’s true character

(24:47) God’s compassion is both soothing and shocking

(25:48) Romans 5 and Matthew 12

(35:08) Conclusion

(37:22) Prayer

2025-06-29 – Noah’s Ark

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2025-06-29 - Noah’s Ark

00:00 / 38:54

Are you building an ark or an idol? As we begin our VBS for Grown Ups series, Pastor Josh takes us through the story of the flood and Noah’s ark.

Speaker: Josh Ekberg

Date: June 29

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(11:58) The dove = peace between God and his people

(14:14) Jesus is our ark

(17:07) The flood = Baptism

(23:19) Faith not built is a faith that is drowning

(30:27) Are you building an ark or an idol?

(36:13) The arks that we build in secret will transform us

(37:27) And the arks we build in public will bring glory to God and build others up

(37:52) Prayer

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2025-06-22 – Chapters 7-12

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2025-06-22 - Chapters 7-12

00:00 / 47:03

Pastor Brent takes us through Daniel chapters 7 to 12, teaching us about the pattern and the promise that these visions show us.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: June 22

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(11:14) Daniel 7

(16:43) Daniel 8, 9 and 12

(21:38) Timeline and Revelation

(29:03) The Pattern

(31:45) Daniel 7, Matthew 26, and Revelation 5

(43:03) The Promise

(46:13) Prayer

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2025-06-15 – Chapters 4 and 5

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2025-06-15 - Chapters 4 and 5

00:00 / 45:20

Pastor Luke teaches us from Daniel chapters 4 and 5, which share a theme of leaders who believe they are bigger than God. In both cases, they learn their lesson the hard way, but only one lives long enough to praise the King of heaven.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: June 15

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:33) Daniel 4

(09:30) Unconditional love does not mean unconditional acceptance of all behavior

(17:48) Don’t mistake God’s patience for indifference

(26:09) Daniel 5

(33:29) 1. What is the writing on the wall for me?

(38:16) 2. Do I see the finger of God?

(41:57) Conclusion

(44:21) Prayer

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2025-06-08 – Chapters 3 and 6

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2025-06-08 - Chapters 3 and 6

00:00 / 47:22

Courage is the choice to act in spite of uncertainty. Pastor Luke teaches us from Daniel chapters 3 and 6.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: June 8

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(02:27) Daniel 3 and Genesis 11

(09:44) Courage is the choice to act in spite of uncertainty

(11:22) 1. Faith comes at a cost

(13:07) 2. Our God is able to save us

(14:35) 3. I know that God is able. I expect that He will. I still trust Him even if He doesn’t

(15:10) Mark 5 and Daniel 6

(27:50) Courage is revealed more by our habits than by what happens

(29:33) One of the greatest signs of maturity in a believer is how we respond when we face hardship

(32:10) Daniel 3 and 6

(41:17) Conclusion (Hebrews 2)

(46:08) Prayer

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2025-06-01 – Chapters 1 and 2

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2025-06-01 - Chapters 1 and 2

00:00 / 35:50

As we start our Stories from Daniel series, Pastor Luke teaches us from Daniel Chapters 1 and 2. He asks us to consider whether we are willing to live for the Lord while we’re living in Babylon. But never forgetting that there is a God in Heaven.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: June 1

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(06:39) Daniel 1

(14:07) Am I willing to live for the Lord while I’m living in Babylon?

(15:31) God honors those who honor Him

(16:24) I can’t make a difference in the world unless I live differently than the world

(24:32) Daniel 2

(28:56) But there is a God in Heaven!

(33:09) Jesus will stand forever!

(35:16) Prayer

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2025-05-25 – Taking Thoughts Captive

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2025-05-25 - Taking Thoughts Captive

00:00 / 31:42

Soundtracks are the mental playlists that play in our minds on repeat. They’re the thoughts and narratives we tell ourselves. Pastor Brent shares with us four steps to replace the wrong thoughts with the right ones.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: May 25

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(06:05) Scripture

(10:30) Capture

(12:48) Investigate

(19:23) Replace

(21:59) Repeat

(24:19) Conclusion

(27:44) Prayer & Reflection

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2025-05–18 – Not Every Thought Is True or Helpful

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2025-05–18 - Not Every Thought Is True or Helpful

00:00 / 43:13

Not every thought is true or helpful. Pastor Luke teaches us how to develop better soundtracks for our thoughts.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: May 18

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(05:13) Scripture

(21:56) I need to think about what I’m thinking about

(30:24) We capture our rebellious thoughts

(36:54) We teach them to obey Christ

(38:30) Conclusion

(42:30) Prayer

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2025-05–11 – Brand-New Purpose

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2025-05–11 - Brand-New Purpose

00:00 / 36:47

In our last week of our Living Brand New series, Pastor Luke asks us, “If God created you on purpose, what are you here for?”

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: May 11

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:39) Scripture

(07:05) 1. I am Christ’s Ambassador

(11:42) 2. I have the authority of the One who sent me

(19:27) 3. I wasn’t saved by my good works –> I was saved for good works

(29:16) Saved people serve people

(35:56) Prayer

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2025-05–04 – Brand-New Perspective on Hard Times

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2025-05–04 - Brand-New Perspective on Hard Times

00:00 / 42:39

Life’s trials and the challenges compared to all of eternity aren’t really that big. Pastor Luke teaches us how to have a different perspective on life’s hard times.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: May 4

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:10) Compensatory Skills

(12:27) 1. Our troubles won’t last long

(16:19) 2. I can still have joy

(21:38) 3. Trials strengthen our faith

(35:34) 4. Everything God pulls us through is an opportunity to point people back to God

(41:47) Prayer

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