By Pastor Glenn Pease C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just…

Do you know that the Spirituality of Simplicity is the most effective way to accomplish your mission? Let’s look at how Jesus teaches the Spirituality of Simplicity in this passage, and how it can be effective in fulfilling your calling.

Cultivating God's Spirit in your soul will sprout an outflow of God's Spirit wherever you go.

Introduction Lat week we began a new series titled “Rooted”. We started looking at the roots of where our church comes from.,, what makes us tick. Over the three week span of this series I will cover six key distinctive’s of our Anabaptist history. Last week we covered as an introduction, two of the…

To enter the Kingdom of God you must come as a child

Since your soul is the way you connect with God, properly care for it no matter what

Intro: For Protestant Christians, today we celebrate Reformation Day. The connection to this particular date is Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses on the door of Castle Church at Wittenberg on October 31st, 1517. Luther was angered by abuses in the way Johann Tetzel was peddling the sale of indulgences…

Introduction Text - ; 1 Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve…

Greetings! Announcement Follow Power in the Share Series Recap Intro: Today we are going talk about one the Elements I feel is the most important for us to RESET!. How many of you know and understand the importance of the work and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives? How many of you know that we are…

This weeks lesson follows a series of Scripture coming out of 1 Corinthians and Hebrews. The focus is on time, and using this most important commodity to celebrate, admonish and inspire. Tune in as Our Guest Speaker, Jonathan Lonon, speaks on "Memory Lane: Remember What?". You wont regret it!!

PRESENTATION: Christ Calls us to Simplicity But if any one has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? During His Public Ministry, Our Lord said of Himself, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man…

PRINTED Becoming A Person of Simplicity in a Culture of Materialism Restoring the Savour of our Salt Series Message # 8 We’ve been thinking together about restoring the savour of our salt as we confront the culture in which we live in this day. And we’ve been talking about the concept from Romans 12:1-2…

Here are our recommendations to further your study and practice of Simplicity: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, Freedom of Simplicity by Richard Foster, Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scezzero, Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser Mainstream Works: Deep Work and Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport, Daily Rituals by Mason Curry, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris, and Minimalism (Netflix documentary)

We remember that God graciously, powerfully brings us into faith in a crucified and risen Christ. We are encouraged to overcome obstacles that we put in front of our faith and witness.

By Pastor Glenn Pease The simple truth is that the truth is not always simple. In fact, simplicity can sometimes be the result of ignorance. In science, for example, the old Ptolemaic view of the universe was much more simple than that which Copernicus championed. Ptolemy had the earth as the center…

There is a simplicity that characterizes children that is neither childish or foolish when expressed through adults. He is no simpleton who simply trusts the Lord.

By Pastor Glenn Pease Two soldiers were on a transport going overseas. Standing on the deck they gazed out across the vast expanse of water. One who had never been near the ocean said, "That's the most water I've ever seen in all my life. Did you ever see so much water?" His companion responded, "You…

Salvation, the need of grace and the prerequisite of humility. God opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble. Confession of sin. Simply wash and be clean.

"Love is the greatest thing in the world!" So says Miracle Max of the classic movie, "The Princess Bride." How many songs, movies, books, and so much more talk about these 4 English letters? The Lord has a LOT to say about love. But the love the Lord speaks of is far and away different than what the current cultural climate says about it. What does God consider love to be? How is it to be expressed among his people and especially to him by his people? Come with the Grace United crew as we discover the amazing holy, omniscient, omnipotent love of the only true and living God.

Spending time with God is more important than getting many things done or doing all things well.