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Growing Pains

9/8/2024 -

Most of us like the idea of growth; becoming stronger, getting taller, increasing knowledge, developing experience, improving capacity - these are all great things! But the truth is, it hurts to get there. GROWING PAINS is message series about the simple truth that struggle, challenge and pain are part of the pathway to real growth. In this series, you will learn why God allows pain, and how it can catalyze your growth.

In This Series

Week 1

Built for Community

Ann Hansen, Freedom Pastor - 9/9/2024

In this message we dive into the truth that real growth often comes through challenges and pain. Discover why God allows difficulties and how they shape us into stronger, more faithful people. Join us as we explore Romans 12 and other key scriptures to understand the value of community and the unique gifts we bring to Christ’s body.

Week 2

Grow: Right-Thinking, Sin-Slaying, New You!

John Hansen, Lead Pastor - 9/15/2024

In this second message of the Growing Pains series, we explore the journey of becoming more like Christ by setting our minds on heavenly things and slaying the sin within us. Diving into Colossians 3, we learn how to embrace our new identity in Christ and the importance of shedding old habits that hold us back from growth. Join us as we discover how pain and challenge shape us into who God created us to be.

Week 3

Every Rose…

John Hansen, Lead Pastor - 9/22/2024

This week we explore how our pain can serve God’s purpose and push us deeper into His presence. We'll dive into 2 Corinthians 12 and reflect on Paul's experiences with weakness and revelation, discussing how God’s grace sustains us through trials. Join the conversation as we uncover how God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness, offering hope and restoration.

Week 4

This Might Burn A Little

John Hansen, Lead Pastor - 9/29/2024

In this message, we explore how trials test and strengthen our faith, much like fire refines gold. Based on 1 Peter 1:3-7, we are reminded to turn up the heat of our trust in God whenever difficulties arise, knowing that our faith is far more precious than gold. Join us as we dive into God's promises, finding joy even in the midst of challenges, and celebrating the victory that comes through perseverance.

Week 5

The Cutting Room

Aaron Russ, Associate Pastor - 10/7/2024

In this sermon, we explore the concept of "The Cutting Room Floor" based on John 15:1-2, where God’s pruning process leads us to bear more fruit in our lives. Though pruning can be painful and challenging, it is necessary for growth, and it calls us to surrender to God's loving hand. By trusting His grace, word, and community, we allow God to transform our desires, affections, thoughts, relationships, and stories, bringing us closer to His image.

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