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After God's Heart Part 4: The Musician // Pastor Keith Indovino

How can we “rejoice always” when we experience such brokenness in life? There are joy-thieves outside and inside of us. Is God setting us up to fail? Or does He have a plan? David wrote a song about the moment the ark of the covenant entered the city. He sings about the gospel: God’s control and holiness, humanity's sin and failure, and God’s rescuing presence. Rejoicing comes with the presence of God. Jesus invites us to surrender our lives and begin a relationship with him. Enjoy the presence of God is the way to choose joy.
 

After God's Heart Part 3: The King // Pastor Keith Indovino

Complacency is a dangerous thing. The enemy of excellence if complacency.  When we become excessively proud of ourselves, we set the stage for destruction. God calls us to live humble lives, and pursue excellence. David’s complacency as king was the starting point for his sin. The enemy wants to bring guilt, God brings grace. Nathan came and called out David’s sin. He repented, but there was still a consequence for his actions. We look to Jesus, the true King David, who overcame every temptation so that we can approach God’s throne with confidence and find the grace that we need.

After God's Heart Part 2: The Caveman // Pastor Keith Indovino

Why is it so hard to love other people? We may be able to love our friends or people who treat us well, but what about people who hate us? David had an opportunity to kill Saul, who was trying to kill him! His view of others, God, and himself caused him to cut corners. Jesus demonstrated his love for others by serving; he laid down his life. When we struggle with loving others we remember that Jesus has called us his friends. The gospel and godly friendships empower us to love others.

After God's Heart Part 1: The Warrior // Pastor Keith Indovino

In one of the most famous stories in the Bible, we see a teenager defeat a giant! Why was David the only one who stepped out to fight? David loved God! He recognized Goliath as an enemy of God! He had a different outlook, outfit, and outcry than anyone else because of his love for God. David points us to Jesus, who stepped out from heaven and defeated our greatest enemy: sin & death! In the garden, it was Jesus’ love for God that caused him to surrender to the Father’s will. We grow in our love for God as we get to know God more.

Blaze Beyond // Pastor Keith Indovino

As we begin year five, we are committed to blaze beyond! An eternal perspective pushes against a me-centered culture. God is calling us to blaze a path for others to Know Him. Joseph saw every challenge in his life as part of the journey to go ahead and save lives. Jesus declared His mission was to serve; not to be served. We can be consumers or contributors. How do we blaze beyond? 1) Embrace the gospel 2) Elevate others 3) Evaluate ourselves. We are all-in, committed to radical generosity, and ready to blaze beyond!

What's Next Part 5: You Need This // Pastor Keith Indovino

We’ve probably all said at some point, “I want to help, but I don’t think I can.” There is a desire to serve, but often the cost of using our time, talent, and treasure stops us from making a difference. In Jesus, we have been created to do good! What can shift us from being consumers to contributors? The gospel! The story of the good Samaritan teaches us that we are helpless, but Jesus came to make a difference in our lives. You cannot be the Samaritan until you identify as the Jew. Consumers ask, “What will it cost if I serve?” Contributors ask, “What will it cost if I don’t serve?” You were made for this!

What's Next Part 4: Human Job Description // Pastor Keith Indovino

We are on a constant “purpose-quest.” No one wants to live a meaningless life. The enemy will try to devalue your existence, and cause you to doubt your worth. But we believe, “you were created on purpose, for a purpose.” Jesus came to restore the human job description that God gave us when he made us. The Holy Spirit empowers us, produces fruit in our lives, and gives us gifts so we can fulfill our unique purpose. Discovering our purpose begins with discovering Jesus. He alone gives our lives true, eternal meaning! 
 

What's Next Part 3: Time To Confess // Pastor Keith Indovino

When we confess our sin to God, we are saved. But that is not the end of the journey; God wants to transform us and deliver us! The way we find freedom is through confessing to other believers. Throughout the Bible we see moments where God used another believer to help someone find freedom. At TCC, we believe that Groups are where deliverance takes place. When we connect, protect, and grow with others, we will experience the freedom God has for us.

What's Next Part 2: Did You See That? // Pastor Keith Indovino

The first step on our spiritual journey is to KNOW GOD. Jesus taught that simply saying, “Lord, Lord,” isn’t the same thing as intimately and personally knowing Jesus. God’s will for our lives is to know Him. This knowing isn’t a one-time moment - it is an ongoing process. We grow in our knowing God through weekend gatherings, prayer, and the Bible. People who know God know it’s God’s will for ALL to know Him. We become witnesses to what we’ve seen Jesus do in our lives. Do you know God? Are you making Him known?

What's Next Part 1: You Matter! // Pastor Keith Indovino

Before you can know what’s next, you need to know that YOU have a next step. Why do you have a next step? Because YOU matter! You matter so much that God sent His Son to find you and save you. Jesus told an incredible story to teach us how ALL of us need His rescue. Whether you feel too good or too bad for God, the Gospel declares that all of us are in need of saving.