Anchored in Community
Being Anchored in Community really means to be anchored in relationship. Pastor Mike shares with us how important community was in the New Testament church and how critical it is for us today. Over these past seasons that have led so many into isolation, God continues to propel his people …
Anchored in Mission
As we grow connected to God, it’s never meant to just be about us. God isn’t interested in our “project self!” But he consistently and passionately invites us to join him on a mission of redemption in the world. This week we’re taking a closer look at God’s mission, and …
Dumb Things Smart Christians Do: Tunnel Vision
Any of us can get trapped by tunnel vision — only seeing a tiny bit of life and missing so much of the world around us. Today, pastor and missionary Joel Arreola, talks about tunnel vision and what we can do to break out of it. SM4 is committed to …
Christian Conduct 1b
Followers of Jesus are to obey the authorities in their lives. We’re told this repeatedly and consistently in the New Testament. But is “obedience” an iron-clad rule without exception? The Bible shows us there are times when, like the Apostles, “we must obey God rather than any human authority.” Today …
Christian Conduct 1a
The conduct of those who follow Jesus should be different than how it used to be when we were following our own path. And the Bible is clear that part of that difference is learning to live “under” the authority of others — actually becoming obedient in ways that reflect …
A Seat at the Table
So much of life changes when we discover who we truly are and that we belong. It’s the story of God’s love for us — that we are not rejected, but accepted as his own. Because of Jesus, there is a seat at the table for you!
Growing in Jesus
Have you ever met someone who calls themselves a “Christian,” but they act nothing like Jesus? Way too common! It’s what happens when people become “converts,” but never step into a life of discipleship. Today we’re double-clicking on the three words we use at SM4 to describe what discipleship is …
Becoming the Church: A Ministering Community – Part 1
What do flying carpets and exploding dams have to do with becoming a ministering community? That’s what Peter finds out in Acts 10. This is where he is confronted with the reality that life in Jesus would be radically different from the life in which he grew up — one …
Becoming the Church: A Called-Out Community
You have been chosen by God — uniquely called out to be part of His family! In Acts 9 we find the story of two men (one bad, one good) who were called out by God. Find out how their responses changed history forever and teach us about how we …
Becoming the Church: A Covenant Community
CLICK HERE to watch a video presentation of this message. If the church is to be a community, what kind would it be? The story of Acts points toward something more than a group of people committed to God. They were also known by their love for each other. The …