The story of Daniel beings with God allowing the unthinkable to happen: an exile. For us, life in a dominating culture teaches us a valuable lesson...that wherever our conviction stops is ultimately what or who we'll conform to.Autor: Seth Dunham

Paul reminds us how much joy there is in the ministry of reconciliation. But he also reminds us that our job is not to be impressive. Our job is simply to point people to the one who is: Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham

We are all disciples of someone or something. The question is whether or not we are being intentionally formed into Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham

Though Jesus' strategy was simple (Be with - Be sent), it takes a lot of intentionality.Autor: Seth Dunham

Our vision at Salem is to build a disciple-multiplying culture, because more than anything, we value Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham

This week we invite our entire church to fast and prayer around our Vision.Autor: Seth Dunham

So often religion is about achieving, but real faith is one that would trade everything for Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham

As Christians we are called to seek the things that are above, which includes celebrating the diversity of God's people.Autor: Seth Dunham

God created us to work. But because of sin, it's only by the power of the gospel, through the work of the Holy Spirit, that we can work heartily for God.Autor: Brady Heuberger

The gospel of Jesus Christ impacts every aspect of our lives. The imprint of a Biblical worldview is evident in the origins of the science historically, and the opportunity for a Christian to pursue science as an act of obedience to the cultural mandate, and an opportunity to cooperate with God as stewards of His world.…

The gospel promises eternal life. But it's also an invitation to participate in the redemption and flourishing of all creation.Autor: Seth Dunham

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We live in a world that's far too easy to exchange one "good news" for another, but the gospel must be the defining good news for those who believe.Autor: Seth Dunham

Jesus alone is life: completely, truthfully, and victoriously.Autor: Jeff Korum

What step of faith can you take today, trusting in God?Autor: Dale Hellevang

Can you trust God to stick the landing?Autor: Kent Hannestad

We can bring our complaints to God. As we wait with trust, we should live by faith.Autor: Ken Bohney

What do we learn about God when He responds? He is Sovereign!Autor: Dale Hellevang

Life is often unfair and leaves us asking "why?" In verses 1-4 we set the context for Habakkuk's prayerful dialogue with God.Autor: Seth Dunham

Celebration SundayAutor: Seth Dunham

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As we follow Jesus' footsteps to Gethsemane, we see both His humanity and His divine sonship on display. We also see the comparative weakness and failure of Peter, James, and John. Jesus submits His will to that of His Father. Through his example, we can learn how to walk the path of suffering in this life and how to gain strength through weakness …

God is doing amazing things in our younger generation! What a blessing to hear from these students and worship with them.Autor: Kent Hannestad

Remembering how God has delivered us in the past is foundational to preparing our hearts as we come to the Lord's table.Autor: Seth Dunham

As a people we are obsessed with the future. No matter how hard it may be, Jesus tells us to not be alarmed and to stay awake.Autor: Seth Dunham

This week we take a break from Mark to take a look at where we feel God is leading us over the next five years. Spoiler alert...it connects to Mark!Autor: Seth Dunham

Jesus reminds us that the core of God's law is about a loving relationship with God and others.Autor: Seth Dunham

Man's rejection of God isn't absolute. God's patience, love, and judgment all lead us to Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham

Jesus challenges us with powerful words about spiritual deadness, while inviting us into a life of worship.Autor: Seth Dunham

The beauty of the story is that Jesus looks at us in all of our brokenness, loves us, and invites us to surrender so that we might have eternal life. But the reality of this story is that both religion and riches can rob us of Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham

Can you imagine being held by Jesus? Him speaking directly to you…"you have been created by God, you are a son or daughter of God, you are loved…so the love the Lord your God with all you heart, soul, mind and strength." Jesus invites us all to receive the kingdom of God like a child. That invitation is available to you and to me.…

Though challenging, we must be sensitive to what God says about marriage, both in its design and in what cases God allows for divorce.Autor: Seth Dunham

Because of the toxic effects of sin both for ourselves and those that we are in community with, we are called to ruthless self-examination. Rightly understood, the doctrine of Hell serves as a sobering reminder of the judgement to come and a reminder of the salvation that is available through the finished work of Jesus Christ. Our purpose in this l…

"There is one vice of which no man in the world is free; which everyone in the world loathes when he sees it in someone else and of which hardly any people, except Christians, ever imagine that they are guilty themselves. There is no fault which makes a man more unpopular, and no fault which we are more unconscious of in ourselves. And the more we …

Terry Schoenfeld

God doesn’t want another monument. What he wants is gospel momentum.Autor: Seth Dunham

Terry Schoenfeld Colossians 2:1-7

Who do you say Jesus is? We are called to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus!Autor: Darren Kallod

Pastor Terry Schoenfeld Colossians 1:24-29

Sin, legalism, and hypocrisy are all too prevalent in our lives. Jesus reminds us that we don't come to the Father because we are good. We come to him because he alone is good.Autor: Seth Dunham

Terry Schoenfeld

Jesus urges us not to miss the heart of God's law.Autor: Seth Dunham

Pastor Terry Schoenfeld

Sometimes being in a storm is right where you're supposed to be because Jesus wants to show you his glory.Autor: Seth Dunham

Terry Schoenfeld Colossians 1:9-14

Exile is forced or voluntary absence from one's country or home. Sometimes you move, and sometimes things around you move. Do you feel like an exile? Being an exile is not something to fear, but something to embrace.Autor: Dr. Brian Wright

Chuck Beem

​In our study of Mark we have been focused on the marks of a disciple. As we begin a new year, we turn to the book of Joshua to learn valuable lessons about how God’s promises and our discipleship choices can help us follow Jesus.Autor: Dale Hellevang

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Full joy comes from being satisfied in Jesus.Autor: Seth Dunham