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 September 29, 2019 Nate Hettinga, Lead Pastor I Want to Know Christ - Philippians 3:7-14 Pastor Nate is back from sabbatical and shares his Origin Story of faith and following Jesus, no matter where He leads. The message is centered on Nate's "life verses" in Philippians 3. 

Peter is possibly one of the most relatable of Jesus' disciples that we read of in scripture. A normal man, a tradesman, with plans of his own, until one day God called him to something greater. What can and will God do with us if we learn, like Peter, to answer God's call.

James the brother of Jesus, did not believe Jesus was the Messiah, but his life was radically changed when he saw his brother resurrected. He lived the rest of his life seeking to lead others to faith in Jesus. We all get only one life, what will you do with yours?

In all of our stories, there are times of struggle in obeying the voice of God. Today we look at one who ran from God's grand invitation to enter into His story. Jonah, like each of us, had a choice to obey or not. Jonah chose to say "No!" to God because of his cultural bias. God did not give up on Jonah but gave him a second chance to join in God's story.

"It's not me, it's GOD." This sounds so simple and trite and yet it really is the truth for salvation and living salvation out. Today we take a look at how a transformed life is All GOD and how HE includes us, by HIS grace, to be a part of this miracle of new life in JESUS!

Thankfully God has given us examples in scripture to learn from, good and bad. In Abram we see both as he steps out in faith but is shaken along the way. The biggest mistake we can make is not listening and missing the call. God give us ears to hear and hearts to obey.

The heroes of our faith loom large in the epic stories - our stories. Men and women like us, broken and weak, but with courage to believe that our God keeps His promises. Every story pointing to the Promised One. Every act of faith helping us believe, again, that God still tells His story in the lives of those who live by faith.

The heroes of our faith loom large in the epic stories - our stories. Men and women like us, broken and weak, but with courage to believe that our God keeps His promises. Every story pointing to the Promised One. Every act of faith helping us believe, again, that God still tells His story in the lives of those who live by faith.

Mike Satterfield

God Uses unexpected means in the lives of his devoted ones to make them holy.

For over 2000 years, Jesus Christ has been disrupting the status quo. Mark records the life and teaching of the Messiah in vivid detail, revealing how Jesus raised up disciples who were then given the charge to change the world. Jesus and his message of hope are still disrupting lives today. Do you know his story?

Today we look at four events in the life and ministry of Jesus from Mark chapter 10.

For over 2000 years, Jesus Christ has been disrupting the status quo. Mark records the life and teaching of the Messiah in vivid detail, revealing how Jesus raised up disciples who were then given the charge to change the world. Jesus and his message of hope are still disrupting lives today. Do you know his story?

For over 2000 years, Jesus Christ has been disrupting the status quo. Mark records the life and teaching of the Messiah in vivid detail, revealing how Jesus raised up disciples who were then given the charge to change the world. Jesus and his message of hope are still disrupting lives today. Do you know his story?

In today's message we see Jesus demonstrate His authority in ways that expand the disciples hearts to trust Him more. The more that they trust Him, the more willing they are to follow Him. As we read we will find ourselves asking, "Do I trust Jesus enough to follow Him in my life?"

Whether you recognize it or not, God has been reaching out to you. You've probably had moments that can't be explained, circumstances that just line up, and/or "lucky" events that are inexplicable. Easter is the celebration of God coming near and showing himself to us through Jesus. The question is, "Do you see him?" And what's next?

"Go, therefore, and make disciples."  That's a command from Jesus.  So it's kind of important.  But what is a disciple?  And how do you make one?

Today we begin our series by defining what a disciple is. We look to scriptures to see how Jesus' disciples turned to Him as their lead, made Him their life, and bore the fruit of Jesus. How do we answer the question, "Am I A Disciple?"

Too often we pray safe prayers. Dangerous prayers are risky and life-stretching. Over the next 21 days we are going to explore some of the dangerous prayers that have been prayed by God's people for thousands of years. We trust God will meet you in a life-changing manner as you pray!

This is probably the MOST dangerous of the prayers we can pray!  We spend much of our lives trying NOT to be broken or weak.  But what if the life of Jesus is our model?  What if Mark 14 illustrates how to live "Broken & poured out" for all of us?

What is God's will for my life?"  Ever ask that question in the middle of a decision moment?  God's will really isn't that mysterious!  In Psalm 143, David teaches us to say, "Lord, teach me to do your will.

Too often we pray safe prayers. Dangerous prayers are risky and life-stretching. Over the next 21 days we are going to explore some of the dangerous prayers that have been prayed by God's people for thousands of years. We trust God will meet you in a life-changing manner as you pray!

The world is big, the world is lost, how can Cascade Church impact this big, lost world?

Where do you want your life to grow in 2019?  What if this were to be a breakthrough year for you?  What is really worth pursuing?

Deep in an Old Testament genealogy is a guy who encountered the presence of God -- and nothing was ever the same for him (or his family).  He discovered what was really "worth it."

When God came near that first Christmas -- he wasn't what we would expect.  Rather than a triumphant King, he sent Messiah as a suffering servant.  Because in God's economy, the way up is down!

Do you have the right to be offended when you have genuinely been mistreated?  Joseph's story is a profile in forgiveness and finding freedom from offense.  He made a choice to become better rather than bitter.

Why is forgiveness so difficult?  And how often do we have to forgive each other?  Jesus tells a parable in answer to these questions -- and puts forgiveness in perspective.

Our culture is captivated by offense, and captive to it. Broken relationships, frustration and resentment are all too common. We’ve somehow forgotten that careless words divide. Is unity and forgiveness even possible in an age of social media sound-bites? Jesus offers peace, forgiveness, strength AND compassion. We can live free and with #NoOffense.

With the clock ticking on his time here on earth, Jesus provides a living parable.  The cleansing of the temple and the curse of the fig tree are connected!  Fruit is the expected outcome of a relationship with God.

4 kinds of soil representing 4 different responses to the "seed" of the Gospel.  Jesus helps us understand why we struggle to see real transformation take place in our lives -- AND what we can do next.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.
 

Who is my neighbor?  Jesus tells a story that challenges our categories and presses us to look for opportunities rather than loopholes as we see needs in our world.

Jesus spoke with a sense of urgency in this parable -- calling us to risk and faith for the sake of the Kingdom.  Because the stakes are high, the time is short -- and we have the opportunity to make a difference now!

Prayer is one of those things we think we should do more of, but are often confused by the whole process.  Jesus' disciples once asked him, "Lord, teach us to pray."  He did -- and he included a parable to help illustrate the point.

Have you ever lost something really important to you?  Jesus knows what it is to search for that which is lost.  The LOST parables mirror the heart of God and remind us that "Grace welcomes you home!"

Jesus teaches from the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl that the Kingdom of Heaven is worth our all.

Today Dan Bushy will be speaking on the Parable of the unforgiving servant in Mt 18:21-35. We will be looking at what the bible says about forgiving and being forgiven.

Stories get through our defenses.  They paint pictures in color and communicate timeless truths in memorable moments.  Listen in as we tell the parables of Jesus.

The Stories series begins with the parable of the rich farmer.  Jesus has a way of turning ordinary situations into teachable moments.  In Luke 12, he brings a surprising perspective on the topic of “why we have been given so much”.

The Exodus narrative is concluded in this message from Exodus 40.  When we see as God sees -- we'll do as God says.

In Exodus 37-39 we see God's people doing "Just as the LORD commanded." This idea of hearing and doing just as the LORD commanded is directly tied to experiencing the presence of God for His people.

Exodus 35-36 tells the story of crazy generosity.  From this text we're reminded that Christians are a generous people because we serve a generous God! 

This Father's Day, we jump forward in the Exodus journey and address what matters most.  What kind of legacy will you leave?  What's most important?

Description:  Exodus 33-34:  If you could have everything you've always wanted, but NOT get the presence of God -- would you take it?  That's the situation Israel faced in the desert.  And then they made a choice.  

Exodus is the story of God making a way for his people. It’s also the story of how God makes a way for us today. Come along on the journey as we discover Jesus in the Exodus!

Today we will look at Exodus 31. This chapter speaks of two key thoughts, work and rest! In six days God created the world then He rested. The sabbath was established as a sign for the Jews that the Lord is God. Week after week they observed the sabbath as holy to the Lord. It was a reminder to them of who God is. But what does that mean for us today? We will discover how Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of the Sabbath rest and that we are invited to enter the rest of God!

Exodus 27-30 describes how God's people were to approach a holy God.  And once again, Jesus is the fulfillment of the "copy" that Exodus records.  How has God called you to live as a priest in the world you live in?

To understand the tabernacle of Exodus 25-27 is to better understand Jesus.  More than a list of construction docs, the tabernacle is God bringing his presence to the world!

Description:  The Book of the Covenant is a list of over 50 additional laws that further the 10 Commands.  It's usually fly-over territory when we read the Bible.  But what is God up to in all these rules?  And how does it all point to Jesus?  Exodus 21-24.

Description:  What are the 10 Commandments all about?  What did they mean for the people of Israel during the Exodus and what do they mean for us today?  Let's unpack law and grace!

Exodus 19 is a turning point in the narrative of God’s rescue.  What does it mean to be in relationship with Almighty God?  What matters most in how we invest our lives.  Before the 10 commands are given, we are reminded that “meeting with God is what matters most.”

Exodus is the story of God making a way for his people.  It’s also the story of how God makes a way for us today. Come along on the journey as we discover Jesus in the Exodus!

Control.  We all want it -- but it seems to be an illusion.  In Exodus 16 &17, God is teaching his people to trust daily in his provision.  And, once again, the stories point to Jesus.

Exodus is the story of God making a way for his people.  It’s also the story of how God makes a way for us today. Come along on the journey as we discover Jesus in the Exodus!

Exodus is the story of God making a way for his people.  It’s also the story of how God makes a way for us today. Come along on the journey as we discover Jesus in the Exodus!

God is relentlessly answering the question of Pharaoh (and us), “Who is the Lord, that I should listen to his voice?”  And God’s answer may be surprisingly good news!

What do you do when God speaks to you?  Exodus 7 is the story of how 2 individuals respond when God's Word comes to them:  Moses & Pharaoh.  How they respond has everything to do with what happens next.

Israel has begun to have hope for the first time in a long.  But in chapter 5, hope is crushed.  How do we survive disappointment?  

When have you felt closest to God?  In Exodus 3, God reveals himself as both above (transcendent) and here with us (immanent).  He is the "I AM" and we get to proclaim, "I'm with Him!"

Exodus is the story of God.  We see Him make a way for his people --- often in surprising fashion!  Yet, there are moments when we wonder if God is going to come through for us.  This message from Exodus 2 reminds us that God sees and God knows.

Exodus Is the story of God making a way for his people. It's also the story of how God makes a way for us today. Come along on the journey as we discover Jesus in the Exodus.

Exodus Is the story of God making a way for his people. It's also the story of how God makes a way for us today. Come along on the journey as we discover Jesus in the Exodus.

Today we will explain the understanding of Joy and how we can find it despite the circumstances around us.  Our Savior came to earth 2000 years ago and His works have sent out an eternal shock wave of Joy.  How do you find your  life lost in His Joy?

Peace.  Everybody wants it, few of us seems to have it.  Messiah is promised to be the Prince of Peace and to bring us peace with God.  Pastor Nate continues the Advent season from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4.

At the start of Advent season, we're reminded that the way of Jesus is radically counter-cultural!  Isaiah predicted that Messiah would appear as a "Suffering Servant" and that the "way up is down."

The origin story of the Church ends in Acts 28.  Or does it?  Is it possible that you/I are living out Acts 29 as Jesus continues to change lives through his people?  Nothing can stop the Gospel!

The Apostle Paul was the greatest church planter in history.  And at the end of his 3rd planting trip, he says farewell to likely his favorite church.  In Acts 20, we get a glimpse into the heart of a leader who is relentlessly focused on giving his life away for the sake of others.  From Paul, we are encouraged to "live to give."

The early days of the church experienced exponential growth.  The church in certain persecuted countries currently experience similar rates of growth.  When we realize that we are "The Sent" we will see exponential growth in our country.

What does it take to become a "real" Christian?  Over the years, each culture and generation has said, "Believe in Jesus."  And then subltly added, "And follow the rules."  In Acts 10-11, God shows Peter that Jesus died for everyone.  Even those from different backgrounds than ours.

The Apostle Paul was a world-changer.  Arguably, he was the greatest church planter to ever live.  But he didn't start out the way we remember him.  From his salvation story, we are reminded that God can and will use anyone!  Because God doesn't call the prepared -- he prepares the called.

The hope of the world is Jesus Christ.  And God has chosen to use his Church to carry the message of Jesus.  Which is sort of crazy -- because the church is made up of people who are ordinary, broken and in process.  What was God thinking?  The New Testament book of Acts tells the story.

Before we can ever accomplish God's plan for the church, we must first engage in what it takes to actually be the church.

In light of current events (mass shootings, hurricanes and earthquakes) -- we're left asking big questions.  Like, "what is the  hope of the world?"  Pastor Nate speaks from Acts 2, proclaiming "The hope of the world is Jesus Christ.  Period."

Often overlooked, underestimated or misunderstood -- the role of the Holy Spirit is mission-critical.  Pastor Nate describes the work of the Spirit from John 16 and Acts 2.  Jesus followers and the church itself are absolutely dependent on the power of the Spirit!

The hope of the world is Jesus Christ.  And God has chosen to use his Church to carry the message of Jesus.  Which is sort of crazy -- because the church is made up of people who are ordinary, broken and in process.  What was God thinking?  The New Testament book of Acts tells the story.

For over 2500 years Christians all over the world have read, prayed, sung these ancient songs.  The Psalms contain some of the most beautiful poetry ever created and they express our deepest emotions about God and the world around us.  Dive into the Psalms with us this summer and we experience the most widely read and well known book of the Bible.

For over 2500 years Christians all over the world have read, prayed, sung these ancient songs.  The Psalms contain some of the most beautiful poetry ever created and they express our deepest emotions about God and the world around us.  Dive into the Psalms with us this summer and we experience the most widely read and well known book of the Bible.