C4 Young Adults

We so often worry about who we are? What is my identity? Have we stopped to consider God's identity? This is vastly more important than our own identity. Come and explore the self-defining God who is sovereign, but committed...separate, but close...good, but just!

Just as the Hebrews felt forgotten and left behind by God during their period of slavery in Egypt, many of us can feel that God is distant during times of waiting and suffering. Together we see a reminder from Exodus that God is providentially working out His plan even when we don't see Him.

Christmas is often thought of as about joy, peace, love, and happiness. Indeed, it is those things, but it is also more. Come explore the hymn O Holy Night and find out about some unusual Christmas themes like submission, longing, and social disruption.

All too often, we think Christmas begins with Jesus in a manger in the gospels. However, join us as we examine the clues that God gave throughout the OT about the coming of His greatest gift, Jesus Christ, in preparation for the first Christmas.

As we wrap up our "Can You Relate" series, join Adam, Karis, Liz, and Joel as we answer some of your submitted questions regarding relationships, singleness, conflict, and sexual identity.

Few things in life are more beautiful or difficult than friendship. Together we discuss love as the foundation of all friendships and encourage us to display the gospel as we voice expectations in friendship, champion one another, and seek out the right types of friends. A time of Q&A with Liz, Karis, Adam, and Joel follows the message.

In contrast to the postmodern beliefs of our age, we look at a biblical perspective of homosexual relationships and gender identity to find that true fulfillment is found in God's design, true purpose is found in holiness, our true identity is found in Jesus, and the sexual ethos of our day has become an open door to the gospel.

Singleness is worse than being married, right?  Not according to the Scriptures.  Come learn about the honor, benefits, and challenges of singleness from God's perspective. A Q&A session with Liz Rodriguez, Karis, Adam, and Joel follows at the end of the message.

Each of us have different dating experiences, but we want to date wisely and examine biblical principles to consider in this stage of life. We inspect key questions to ask before we date, what the purpose of dating should be biblically, and have some fun as we discuss practical tips as we seek to date well in a Christian subculture. A Q&A session with Joel, Adam and Karis follows the end of the message.

We are called to be peace-makers.  Understanding biblical wisdom around conflicts will prepare you to be at peace with all and at peace with God.  Come learn 5 biblical principles for handling conflict well. A Q&A session with Joel, Adam, and Karis follows at the end of this sermon.

Peter delivers a firm message regarding the dangers of sexual immorality—what it gives and takes away—and ends by reminding us that there is still hope for everyone. A time of Q&A follows.

In many ways, marriage can seem like the ultimate goal and can become an idol at times. We slow down to look at the seriousness of God's call to marital faithfulness and love, and we set biblical expectations for marriage so that all our future marriages might be posters for the gospel. A Q&A panel discussion follows the message at the end of this podcast.

God created us to be in relationship with others and while that desire is a good thing, we need to first find our identity in Christ, not those relationships. With that foundation in mind, God created sex as a good thing within the institution of marriage, which is a covenant relationship for the glory of God. A Q&A session with Karis, Joel and Adam follows at the end of the message.

How do we live a life sold out for God?  It starts with understanding that we've been forgiven and reconciled.  When we understand those, we live wholeheartedly for Christ.

Even as we marvel at the incredible attributes of our transcendent God, this text reminds us that the character of our Creator affords us every opportunity for intimacy.

Have you ever doubted that Jesus is God?  There are many proofs to consider, but tonight we are going to look at Psalms that prophesied his coming thousands of years before Jesus came.  Build your faith.  Repent and believe.

After emerging from the waves of suffering and being placed on the high ground, David reflects back and sees our God as the Great Deliverer who is near to His children, for the righteous, and against the wicked--driving him to praise, obedience, and confidence. Passage: Psalm 34

Too often the church fails to provide space to lament, leading many of us to pretend that life is good and faith is easy. This sermon is for the person in the darkness who is navigating the dark night of suffering, the dark night of the soul, and the dark night of our faith---and serves as a reminder that faith can look different in different seasons.

God is speaking all around us, yet we are often deaf to his voice.  Awaken to the sound of God's voice all around you as we explore Psalm 19 together.

In this missional psalm, we are encouraged to drink deep of the heart of God for the nations so that our cup runs over in praise to God and passion for the global reach of the gospel.