All-in (Excellence)
All-in (Excellence), Part 6
In this message, Daniel Goepfrich finished this series with the encouragement to focus on finishing well. We want to pursue a life that aligns with God’s purpose, and he encouraged us to keep growing our faith because it’s a process that lasts a lifetime. This requires a change in our thinking about who we give our allegiance to – sin or the Savior. He left us with a challenge: you can’t finish well if you don’t run well. Bumper music,…
All-in (Excellence), Part 5
In this message, Philip Stroup explores the life and dedication of Paul and how Paul exemplified his all-in dedication through his courage and faithfulness. Paul’s story is a lesson in true commitment to excellence and personal growth despite fear or suffering. Philip highlights three key moments from Paul’s journey that showcase his all-in dedication: his conversion, his unwavering faith in prison, and his challenging journey to Rome. Being all in is a heart commitment. It’s choosing to grow, no matter…
All-in (Excellence), Part 4
In this message, Matt Sorenson shares about the importance of moving from being a guest to a committed church member. He highlighted the biblical foundation for church membership, emphasizing the early Christian practice of gathering together. Through examples from Acts and other scriptures, Matt showed how early believers prioritized fellowship and communal support. He encouraged us to take active steps in becoming engaged members who spur each other toward love and good works, reminding us that our faith should shine…
All-in (Excellence), Part 3
In this message, Gary Day discusses the importance of water baptism as a public declaration of faith. Gary emphasized that excellence is not about being perfect but rather about making a public commitment to follow Jesus. It is a step forward on the spiritual path, symbolizing our readiness to grow closer to God. Part of being all-in is the active choice to walk the path of discipleship, affirming our faith in a community and before God. Bumper music, “November” by…
All-in (Excellence), Part 2
In this message, Daniel Goepfrich emphasizes that our journey with Christ begins with his call to “Come to me,” highlighting that our salvation and spiritual growth are separate yet connected parts of our faith. The idea is that while salvation is a free gift, choosing to follow and grow in Jesus requires effort. As we mature spiritually, we move through stages from infants to parents, each with unique challenges and growth opportunities. Bumper music, “November” by Limujii [FTUM Release]
All-in (Excellence), Part 1
This new series will examine the second step of our spiritual growth path: Excellence. In this first message, Daniel Goepfrich reminds us it’s not enough to believe in Jesus; we are encouraged to grow and develop spiritually, just like plants grow through unseen work beneath the soil in winter. While faith is the first step, God wants us to show our dedication to spiritual growth. This process isn’t immediate but requires effort and a commitment to follow Jesus actively. Essentially,…