HR is no longer just about managing people—it’s about shaping the future of work. Jens Baier, BCG’s HR transformation expert, discusses how AI and shifting employee expectations are forcing companies to rethink talent strategies. From re-recruiting to upskilling employees, HR must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. Learn More: Jens Baier: https://on.bcg.com/41ca7Gv BCG on People Strategy: https://on.bcg.com/3QtAjro Decoding Global Talent: https://on.bcg.com/4gUC4IT…
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Patriotic Celebration 2019 – 50th Annual
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C.S. Lewis wrote: “We may be content to remain what we call ‘ordinary people.’ But He is determined to carry out quite a different plan.” Stephen was an ordinary man who valued following Jesus more than he valued his earthly life. The disciples recognized him as “full of faith and of the Holy Spirit,” and “full of God’s grace and power.” The entire…
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Peter and John pray for boldness and for miracles … and then God’s answers shake the world. What does our prayer life say about our view of God? If he answered what we prayed for this week, how would the world look different?Pastor Luke Uran által
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There's a lot more to the story of Daniel in the lions' den than what gets included in most kids' Bible storybooks. This week we'll look at how a constant posture of gratitude to God helps us stand against opposition and trust him with our fears.Pastor Luke Uran által
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It’s THAT section — the one every modern congregation reads and then says, "Why can’t our church be like that?” And then we think about all of the legitimate obstacles. Was the early church an unattainable ideal for us today? Or, as we dig into this passage together, might we discover something we’ve been missing?…
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Comfort does not equal contentment. In fact, one often works against the other. As we navigate a culture that craves comfort but can't ever seem to find true contentment, there is no better example than the Apostle Paul.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Concert of Worship
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10:30am Contemporary Service
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If anyone could have thought they were right with God, it was Nicodemus. Yet, Jesus offered him a challenge that he continues offering to every person today: You need to be born again. What exactly does this mean, and how do we know? A deeper look at this familiar passage may surprise you.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Week 3: Signs from a Wedding
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36:29A hospitality crisis leads to Jesus’ first recorded miracle, turning water to wine. But it was about a lot more than that.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Week 2: Behold, the Lamb
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31:04John the Baptist offers clear words about who he is—and who he isn’t. A day later, he brings Jesus’ identity into focus. Then and now, we see the eternal significance in living a life that points to Jesus.
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As we begin a new series in the Gospel of John, we’ll immediately see that this disciple’s account is very different from the other three gospels. In his opening words, there’s information about Jesus that John wants us to know immediately.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Week 5: The Good Shepherd
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33:11We finish our series with the best-known Psalm of them all. When we read Psalm 23 with an eye toward what it assures us about our Good Shepherd, we find some reliable expectations for our lives as Christ-followers.Pastor Luke Uran által
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What does it really mean to be blessed by God? How should our lives (and even our faces) reflect this? And what is our proper response — and responsibility?
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Week 3: Worship-Filled Prayer
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35:39Everyone worships. They just don’t all worship God. Psalm 16 is a great example of authentic worship of God during a time of trouble. There’s a lot here to help our own prayer lives, including the opening request for God’s protection—which runs much deeper than physical protection.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Week 2: Confession and Repentance
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36:06Sin breaks God’s heart, and we can never take that lightly. David’s words in Psalm 51 show us how to come to God honestly and humbly when we’ve messed up. Through Jesus, we have access to grace and restoration—which can transform lives, families and communities.Pastor Luke Uran által
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The Psalmists' Guide to Prayer: Week 1
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33:55With the new year, we begin a new sermon series focusing on Scripture-fed, Spirit-led, worship-based prayer. Psalm 1 describes a blessed life, and it’s not about health and wealth. Rather than simply asking God to bless us, there’s a better way we can learn to pray.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 4: In a Loud World
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35:33What does that familiar Christian term “quiet time” really mean? Why do we struggle to communicate and commune with God? And, in the culture and time we live in, what can we do about it?Pastor Luke Uran által
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God’s Word is within easy reach for most of us. Yet, fewer people are accessing it on a regular basis. In a shallow culture, it can be easy to forget the deep, eternal value of Scripture in our lives and community. This message includes five practical tips to build world-changing habits.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Jesus said, "Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." Jesus’ edict about the Sabbath overcomes religious activity and asserts that Sabbath rest is a gift. Jesus also said that he is Lord of the Sabbath and this means that He is the one we come to when honoring the Sabbath. Consider four practices that will make space for the restoration …
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We begin an Advent series of messages to help us all make room for Jesus through spiritual disciplines. This week: In a culture that so often overindulges, God can use fasting to grow us in humility, trust and self-control.Pastor Luke Uran által
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As followers of Christ, we are called to live in community. It is important to recognize that while some of our relationships move us closer to Jesus, others may end or let us down. To endure and finish well, we need faithful friends and our faithful God.
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Part 8: Preach the Word
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42:00What constitutes good preaching? As Paul nears the end of his life, he issues a serious challenge to Timothy and others charged with preaching God’s Word—and also to those who hear it.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 7: The Faith the Word Built
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31:46How has God woven Scripture into your faith story? 2 Timothy 3:14-17 illustrates that those who first witnessed to us, possessed a faith rooted in Scripture and that Scripture is foundational to our growth, our walk with Christ, and our ability to witness to others.Pastor Dave Creek által
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Part 6: Remain Faithful
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37:32In challenging times, 2 Timothy 3:1-13 urges us to remain faithful by rejecting selfishness and ungodly influences. By staying rooted in Scripture and surrounding ourselves with Christ-like people, we can endure hardships and live with purpose.Luke Uran által
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Part 5: First Things First
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30:09We are to hold fast to the primary points of our faith. But when it comes to disagreements on secondary issues, there are good and bad approaches. Debating doesn’t help; that’s simply trying to prove another person wrong, and it causes division. But a humble conversation can protect relationships while each side might even learn a thing or two. Liv…
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Sometimes when life gets difficult, we forget about the power and authority behind us in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Paul’s reminder to Timothy serves as a reminder for us, too.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 3: Be Strong in His Grace
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30:25In a fatherly voice, Paul tells Timothy: God knows you and has invited you to be a leader. But this calling doesn’t come from your own ability. You need his grace to follow his calling faithfully. What does it look like for us today to rely on God’s grace?Pastor David Creek által
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Paul tells us not to be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That’s a deeper point than we’ve usually thought about. It’s worth considering WHY we are tempted toward shame, the risk it poses to our faith … and how we can fight this tendency.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 1: Famous Last Words
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38:30We begin a series from Paul’s last recorded letter before his execution. It’s a very personal, pastoral letter to a younger friend who’s going to help carry on the ministry. Paul’s final words are carefully chosen and worthy of our attention as the church.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 3: Worship in the Wilderness
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35:58Depending on our response, troubling times can bring us closer to God. When we pray, we sing … we worship—even when we don’t feel like it—God meets us there in ways we never expected.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 2: Waiting & Watching
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39:00Sometimes, God’s Word doesn’t seem to match what’s happening in my world. That’s a season of waiting, and we all know those. We can’t always control our circumstances. But, as we’ll learn from the prophet Habakkuk, there are a couple of important factors we can control.Pastor Luke Uran által
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Part 1: Wrestling with God
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37:41The prophet Habakkuk has some hard questions for God. Why is everything such a mess? How can you possibly allow this? Aren’t you going to do anything about it? Then, God answers—but definitely not in the way Habakkuk wanted. For us today, it all sounds a little too familiar.Pastor Luke Uran által
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