From the Ashes: Hope & Forgiveness to Overcome Trials

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Feeling empty, burned-out, or overwhelmed?

This series can help you find hope and forgiveness to overcome your struggles.

Sermons In This Series

Sermons In This Series
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Christ’s Sacrifice is Sufficient – From the Ashes, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Philippians, Galatians: Want opportunity, courage, purpose? Learn how sacrifice brings opportunities, reveals courage, and creates purpose. Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient for our needs and strengthens us to sacrifice too.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Confession: What’s Keeping You from God? – From the Ashes, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Luke 15:11-32: Hurt, angry, or bitter? Sometimes we commit sins, but sin can also be committed against us to cause these feelings. Regardless of how you got here, confession is liberating and removes your burdens.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Humility: It’s Kind of a Big Deal – From the Ashes, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Philippians 2:3-8: What does it look like to be humble, and why should you care? This week, we embrace humility: What attributes should we model? How do we cultivate humility? Who is a good example?

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Battle Temptation - From the Ashes, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Matthew 4:1-11: Feeling empty, burned-out, or overwhelmed? Find hope and forgiveness to overcome your struggles. This week, we’ll learn where temptation can come from and how to battle it.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor

More About This Series

Each week this month, we'll look at an aspect of Jesus' life and ministry, where we'll find hope and forgiveness to overcome our struggles. Does your life sometimes feel like a pile of ashes? The good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection means you can experience new life and have your life raised from the ashes. This series will help you grow in faith and understanding of Christ.

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Unity and Resurrection Hope in Christ
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Unity and Resurrection Hope in Christ
Richard Rogers, Pastor

John 17:20-26: Are you dealing with a dispute, conflict, or falling-out? Learn how Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection can help you have unity and love with others.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Focus on Your Future & God’s Great Plans – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Focus on Your Future & God’s Great Plans – Life Is a Journey
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Jeremiah 29:11: Are you stuck on failures? This message helps us focus on what’s important – God’s future for us. Learn how to overcome your internal battles and focus on the future.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Unity and Love in Christ – Live Each Day in Christ, part 6
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Unity and Love in Christ – Live Each Day in Christ, part 6
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ephesians 4: Are you living according to your calling in Christ? This message offers practical ways to live in love and unity, plus 5 things people should see in you as a believer.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Rooted and Established in Christ – Live Each Day in Christ, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Rooted and Established in Christ – Live Each Day in Christ, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ephesians 3:14-21: What are you facing today? Understand how to be strengthened in your spirit and withstand attacks from the enemy with this message. You’ll learn what it means to be rooted and established in Christ, and how to walk in it daily.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Paul’s Prayer: Grasp the Hope & Power of God – Live Each Day in Christ, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Paul’s Prayer: Grasp the Hope & Power of God – Live Each Day in Christ, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ephesians 1: Did you know that God’s wisdom and power are available to you? This message offers hope, encouragement, and instruction to leave the past behind, overcome bondage, and cultivate the power of Christ in your life.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Who are you in Christ? – Live Each Day in Christ, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Who are you in Christ? – Live Each Day in Christ, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ephesians 1: Have you wondered “who am I? What am I doing here?” Or “how can I break free from my past?” Learn how to answer the question “Who am I in Christ” in a positive way with today’s message. Plus, 8 truths to consider for your life today.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Leave No Room for Darkness – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Leave No Room for Darkness – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Psalm 119:105: What are you allowing in your heart? In today’s message, learn why you should reject darkness and live in the light of God’s word, and why it’s important.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Walk in the Light of God’s Word – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Walk in the Light of God’s Word – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Psalm 119:105: Are you stumbling in darkness? Trying to find the next steps forward? This message offers insight for walking in the light and finding a clear path. Plus, learn how to get the kind of faith that keeps going forward.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Live in the Light – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Live in the Light – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

John 8:12: Have you retreated into darkness? Have you closed off your heart to the light of the gospel? Learn the way out of spiritual darkness with today’s message. Plus, find out what you can do if you are feeling down.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Dry Bones Alive! Five Steps to Spiritual Health – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Dry Bones Alive! Five Steps to Spiritual Health – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ezekiel 37:1-14: How’s your spiritual health? In a spiritually dry valley, or on a mountain top? Discover how God brings us back from spiritual dryness, and learn the five steps to spiritual health with this message.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How To Live a Transformed Life – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How To Live a Transformed Life – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Romans 12:2: Did you know you’re called to do great things? Only Christ can give you true meaning and purpose. Learn how to begin living a transformed life today.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Look Beyond the Battle & Recall Past Victories – Follow Me, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Look Beyond the Battle & Recall Past Victories – Follow Me, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

1 Samuel 17:32-37: What battle are you facing today? Physical and spiritual battles are often connected. This message teaches us how to face and overcome fear and situations that seem impossible.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
4 Steps to Be a Disciple of Christ – Follow Me, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
4 Steps to Be a Disciple of Christ – Follow Me, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Matthew 16:24-28: What is most important to you? Are you following Jesus? What might be in your life that is hindering you? Today’s message asks you to consider four points instructed by Jesus.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Dry Bones Alive! 5 Steps to Spiritual Health – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Dry Bones Alive! 5 Steps to Spiritual Health – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ezekiel 37:1-14: How’s your spiritual health? In a spiritually dry valley, or on a mountain top? Discover how God brings us back from spiritual dryness, and learn the five steps to spiritual health with this message.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Healthy Word Choices from Wise Words – Wise Words to Live By, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Healthy Word Choices from Wise Words – Wise Words to Live By, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Proverbs 18: 21, 25:11, Job 2: Words matter. This message teaches us about the importance of what we say and how we say it. Learn about what to avoid and what to say, when to stay silent and when to speak, and how to speak with grace.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Healthy Work Habits from Wise Words – Wise Words to Live By, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Healthy Work Habits from Wise Words – Wise Words to Live By, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Proverbs 12:24, Genesis 2:1-15: What if work is in God’s plan to guide us in living a balanced life? This message reveals how healthy work and spiritual habits, a healthy family life all start with following the wise words found in scripture.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
A Call to Return to Your First Love - Lessons From Revelation's 7 Churches
Richard Rogers, Pastor
A Call to Return to Your First Love - Lessons From Revelation's 7 Churches
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Revelation 2:1-7: Are you spiritually distracted? Has duty, religious obligation, or hard work replaced your love for Jesus? Return to your first love and focus on Jesus.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Healthy Fear from Wise Words – Wise Words to Live By, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Healthy Fear from Wise Words – Wise Words to Live By, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Proverbs 1:1-7: Did you know that the fear—or reverence—of the Lord will bring spiritual blessing and victory? This message reveals what a healthy fear of the Lord can do, where it comes from, and how to practice it.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Life's Greatest Priority
Ron Macciola, Pastor
Life's Greatest Priority
Ron Macciola, Pastor

Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:9-21: Are you living in a way that’s pleasing to God? In this message, you’ll learn about the number one priority in life, plus seven marks of a living sacrifice.

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Ron Macciola, Pastor
Live Presently, Focus on Eternity – God and You All the Way, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Live Presently, Focus on Eternity – God and You All the Way, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Luke 16:19-31: Are you focused on Jesus and eternity? Learn five truths to help you make godly choices, and five ways to focus on Jesus in this last message in the God and You All the Way series.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
One life, One Heart, One God to Serve Alone – God and You All the Way, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor
One life, One Heart, One God to Serve Alone – God and You All the Way, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Luke 16:1-13: Is your commitment to the Lord strong? Are you heavenly focused or too earthly minded? This message explores these questions and poses one of the most important questions you can ask yourself as a believer.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
You Are Precious in God’s Eyes – God and You All the Way, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
You Are Precious in God’s Eyes – God and You All the Way, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Luke 15: 11-31: Have you overlooked the blessings? Or, are you missing God’s love because you’re too busy trying to earn his love? You are precious in God's eyes. Learn more in today’s sermon that offers a picture of God’s heart, God and You All the Way, part 3.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
You Matter to God – God and You All the Way, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
You Matter to God – God and You All the Way, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Luke 15:1-11: You’re invited. Have you RSVP’d? These three parables speak to the reality that Jesus sought the one lost soul. Jesus sought everyone who will believe. Learn more in today’s sermon, God and You, All the Way, part 2.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
What Is Your Purpose? – God and You All the Way, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
What Is Your Purpose? – God and You All the Way, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Luke 14:1-24: What is your purpose and how do you fulfill it? Those questions are answered in today’s sermon, God and You, All the Way, part 1.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Say No to Temptation – Consider Your Ways, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Say No to Temptation – Consider Your Ways, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Haggai 1:1-15: Do you know how to deal with temptation when it comes? This message reveals 5 keys to avoid temptation, plus 5 ways God cares for you personally.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Avoid Spiritual Distractions – Consider Your Ways, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Avoid Spiritual Distractions – Consider Your Ways, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Haggai 1:1-15: Distracted? Are your priorities right? This message tells us how to avoid distractions. When things in life get in the way and draw you away spiritually from the will of God, he will do whatever it takes to bring you close to him.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Cling To Jesus Always, Even in Times of Trouble
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Cling To Jesus Always, Even in Times of Trouble
Richard Rogers, Pastor

John 9:1-39: Are you limiting God, or living with your spiritual eyes wide open? This message is a reminder that God is always working in your life. Are you open to what the Lord wants to do in your life?

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
A Song of Single-Mindedness: How to Have a Blessed Life
Ron Macciola, Pastor
A Song of Single-Mindedness: How to Have a Blessed Life
Ron Macciola, Pastor

Psalm 1: Want a blessed life of meaning and fulfillment? This message explores Psalm 1 and gives us actionable advice to multiply happiness and avoid taking the wrong path that leads to misery.

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Ron Macciola, Pastor
Loving Like Jesus – Living an Abundant Life, part 3
Joel Wolski, Speaker
Loving Like Jesus – Living an Abundant Life, part 3
Joel Wolski, Speaker

Luke 10:25-37: Do you offer and receive love? In today’s message, learn what it means to love your neighbor and—just as importantly—how much God loves you. It’s Easy to Love Others When You Understand God’s Love for You.

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Joel Wolski, Speaker
How to Live with The Peace of God in Your Heart (continued) – Live in Christ, part 6
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live with The Peace of God in Your Heart (continued) – Live in Christ, part 6
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Colossians 3:17-25: What’s the key to true peace? This message will help you learn how to have peace and get practical instructions of who you are and how to live, plus 4 steps to peace and blessing.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor