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Guest preacher Randy Chase takes us through the story of the woman who was healed by touching the hem of Jesus’ robe in the midst of a crowd, and reminds us that we can also come to Jesus in faith when we are exhausted by life.

“An Unwelcome Guest” by Pastor Randy Chase

Psalm 46 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 46 (CUVS)
2 Corinthians 12:1-9 (NLT) ; 歌 林 多 後 書 12:1-9 (CUVS)
Mark 5:24-34 (NIV) ; 馬 可 福 音 5:24-34 (CUVS)

Pastor Randy played this video during the service.

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two birds sitting on a rope. One appears to be scolding the other.

People in Jesus’ time had lots of different ideas about him. So do we. The question for us is, which of our ideas about Jesus (and God) are consistent with what the Bible says about Him?

“Conflicting Expectations” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 145:8-14 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 145:8-14 (CUVS)
Matthew 11:16-19 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 11:16-19 (CUVS)

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In spring and early summer of 2026, Pastor Ryan preached a sermon series based on what he teaches baptismal candidates about life as a Christian in the church.

May 10 – Why We Worship
May 17 – How We Worship
May 24 – The Outcome of Worship
May 31 – God’s Work in Us
June 7 – Doing our part
June 21 – Guiding Principles for Christian Living
June 28 – Guiding Principles for Decision Making

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Now that we know we belong to Christ and that he loves us, how do we go about making decisions so that we can live godly lives? Pastor Ryan gives four principles we can use to help us make good ones.

“Guiding Principles for Decision Making” by Pastor Ryan Emmnons

Psalm 32:8-11 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 32:8-11 (CUVS)
Philippians 4:4-9 (NLT) ; 腓 立 比 書 4:4-9 (CUVS)

poster with four questions: 1. Will this help me grow as a Christian? 2. Will this master me? 3. Will this cause another Christian to stumble? 4. Will this glorify God?

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Hand holding a compass, oriented to the sun on the horizon. Sermon title and scriptures.

Pastor Ryan reminds us that as Christians, our identity is in Christ, not in our accomplishments and that we ultimately belong to God, not to ourselves. These principles are our foundation for knowing how to live our lives.

“Guiding Principles for Christian Living” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT) ; 歌 林 多 前 書 6:19-20 (CUVS)
Leviticus 26:9-13 (NIV) ; 利 未 記 26:9-13 (CUVS)

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God will help us grow in the Spirit, but we have to do our part as well. Pastor Ryan lists several things we can do that will keep us growing and keep us from working against what God is doing in us.

“Doing Our Part” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Psalm 119:9-16 (NLT) ; 詩 篇 119:9-16 (CUVS)
Hebrews 12:1-3 (NLT) ; 希 伯 來 書 12:1-3 (CUVS)

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What happens in our lives when we worship God? We share the Good News with others with words and by living a Kingdom life.

“The Outcome of Worship” by Pastor Ryan Emmons

Matthew 28:16-20 (NLT) ; 馬 太 福 音 28:16-20 (CUVS)
Ephesians 3:6-7,10-11 (NLT) ; 以 弗 所 書 3:6-11 (CUVS)

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