One Thing
When we’re setting goals for the new year, it’s tempting to tackle everything we want to change about our lives. But how often does that really work? Instead, what if we focused on less to accomplish more? Join us as we explore the power of One Thing.
December 30 – One Thing (Video Sermon – Craig Groeschel)
Carols
We’ll be exploring a new Christmas carol each week, and you’ll walk away hearing it in a whole new way. Join us at one of two venues: Sundays at Lansing Christian School @ 9:30 or 11:15 and Mondays at Grumpy’s Diner @ 7PM.
December 2/3 – O Holy Night
December 9/10 – O Come All Ye Faithful
December 16/17 – Away in a Manger / Sandy Hook
December 23 – Emmanuel
December 24 – Christmas Eve (at Lansing Christian School only)
Ancient Hippies
Hippies don’t quite fit in. They’re counter-cultural. They speak truth to power. They’re a little crazy or weird. Sometimes they offend our sensibilities. That’s the 1970s variety. The ancient variety is a called a prophet. Join us Sundays at Lansing Christian School, 9.30 or 11.15AM and Mondays at Grumpy’s Diner, 7.00PM, as we spend four weeks exploring four ancient hippies in the Bible: Micah, Amos, Jonah, and Hosea. You’re sure to be challenged, encouraged, maybe even a little offended by these four radical ancient hippies!
November 4/5 – Micah
November 11/12 – Amos (Guest Preacher: Mark Aupperlee)
November 18/19 – Jonah
November 25/26 – Hosea (Guest Preacher: Dotty Wilinski)
The Daily Grind
What grinds and wears you down? Not the big blow-outs. The daily stuff. Problems. Stress. Overload. Money. Health. The antidote to the daily grind is margin. Take a break to join Sycamore Creek Church as we seek to let God rebuild margin in our lives: Sundays at Lansing Christian School, 9.30 or 11.15AM and Mondays at Grumpy’s Diner, 7.00PM. It may just keep your life from a blow-out!
October 7/8 – Emotional Margin & Monster Wheels Day*
October 14/15 – Physical Margin
October 21/22 – Time Margin
October 28/29 – Financial Margin
*Monster Wheels Day: We’re hosting a Monster Wheels Day Sunday morning, October 7, at Lansing Christian School. We’ll have a fire truck, racecar, motorcycles, classic cars, tractors, and more. Free monster cookies and ice cream too! Bring your kids, grandkids, or be a kid yourself and indulge in your love of monster wheels!
Church on the MOVE
Where are we going and how will we get there? Sycamore Creek Church is on the move igniting authentic life in Christ in as many new people as possible. We’re going to ignite that process by living out a culture of growth that is curious (about God), creative (in all we do) and compassionate (to everyone). Join us for four weeks as we explore building a culture of growth that is curious, creative, and compassionate.
September 9 – Curious
September 16 – Creative (Guest Preacher: Mark Aupperlee)
September 23 – Culture of Growth (Guest Preacher: Jim Ozier)
September 30 – Compassionate
Bible 101
The Bible is hard to understand, scientifically inaccurate, and presents an immoral angry and vengeful God. Why would I care to spend any time in the Old Testament at all? Or is it? Join us as we spend two weeks looking at the Bible and answering three questions: What’s in it? Why trust it? How do I use it?
August 26 – Old Testament, Part I
September 2 – Old Testament, Part II
Those People
The negative neighbor. The critical co-worker. The manipulative family member. We all have difficult people in our lives. Let’s learn how we can live with—and show love to—Those People.
July 29, 2012 – Those Critical People (location: Celebration Cinema, one service at 10:30)
August 5, 2012– Those Manipulative People
August 12, 2012 – Those Needy People (Guest Preacher: Dotty Wilinski)
August 19, 2012 – Those Hypocritical People (Video Message: Craig Groschel)
Update Your Status
You update your Facebook status all the time. When was the last time you updated your spiritual status? For three weeks we’ll explore different ways to add purpose to your spiritual life: worship, belong, and grow. Throughout this series you’ll “like” special guest speakers and worship bands as we update our spiritual status.
July 8, 2012 – Ken Nash and the Cornerstone Band: Update Your Status (Worship)
July 15, 2012 – Tom Arthur and the Sycamore Creek Band: Spiritual Friends (Belong)
July 22, 2012 – Matt Bistayi and the Valley Church Band: Join Groups (Grow)
Amazing Stories
Whether you’ve read the Bible or not, you know the big ones. Noah and the ark. Moses parting the Red Sea. David and Goliath. Truly amazing stories. But wait, there’s more. Wrestling matches. Sex. Jail breaks. Anointed kings. Impossible missions. Did we mention stories involving sex? Join us as we read the amazing stories of the Bible and see how they help us live new amazing stories today.
May 27, 2012 – Wrestle Mania
June 3, 2012 – Sex Uncovered (Mark Aupperlee)
June 10, 2012 – Lego Community (Graduation Sunday – Gaelen McIntee)
June 17, 2012 – Hearts & Kings (Father’s Day)
June 24, 2012 – Mission Drop (Baptism Sunday)
July 1, 2012 – Jail Break
Not So Random Acts of Giving
If you want to get better at anything, what’s the best way to do it? Wait for random opportunities or create a plan? The answer is obvious. The same is true about the way that we handle our money. God wants us to give generously. So what’s the best way to go about growing in our generosity? Waiting for random opportunities or creating a plan? The answer is obvious. Join us for a two-week series where we explore God’s plan for growing your faith and love by intentional giving.
May 13, 2012 – Mothers Give More than Money
May 20, 2012 – Lessons from a Little Old Lady (Chris McKenna)
Big Bang Faith
Science and faith are contradictory. Are they? God is just a psychological crutch. Sure about that? Evolution proves God isn’t necessary. Does it? Miracles don’t really happen. Never? Join us for a four week exploration of modern science and faith. Along the way we’ll meet scientists who are also people of faith. In the end you’ll have a better understanding of how faith and science complement one another. Or do they?
April 15, 2012 – The Who Banged It Theory (Faith and the Beginning of the Universe)
April 22, 2012 – The Reverse Projection Theory (Freud and Faith)
April 29, 2012 –The Evolution of Faith and Evolution (Darwin and God) – Mark Aupperlee
May 6, 2012 – The Faith and Medicine Algorithm (Healing and Faith)
May 6, 2012 – Special Film Screening: Test of Faith (Details TBA)
The Languages of Easter
What do you need to believe? We all speak different faith languages. Some of us just believe. Simple faith. Others of us need to experience God personally. Personal faith. Some experience God in the voices of others. Communal faith. And some of us need evidence for faith. Reasoned faith. Does God speak your language? Find out as we celebrate Easter 2012.
April 8, 2012 – The Languages of Easter
Prayers that Stick
Ever heard a prayer that just didn’t stick? Maybe it felt empty and flat, hollow, or even dishonest? The Bible is full of all kinds of prayers. But do they still stick today? Join us as we explore the book of Psalms and the full range of prayers—from the gritty and honest, to the awe-filled praises of God’s great wonders.
March 11, 2012 – Just Sayin (Prayers of Praise)
March 18, 2012 – OMG (Prayers of Awe and Wonder)
March 25, 2012 – CRAP (Prayers of Cursing and Lament)
April 1, 2012 – DUH (Prayers of Confession)
RPMs
How is your relational, physical, mental and spiritual engine? Is it having a hard time starting after a midnight freeze or maybe redlining after a year-long drag race? Come join us as we find God’s tuning for our RPMs.
February 12, 2012 – Relational
February 19, 2012 – Spiritual
February 26, 2012 – Physical (Mark Aupperlee)
March 4, 2012 – Mental (Mark Aupperlee)
Serve Sunday 2012 – The Disciple
What is my calling? How can I serve effectively? One key to answering these questions is understanding your spiritual gifts. To prepare for our first annual two-week Serve Sunday series, The Disciple, we’re encouraging you to take an online spiritual gift inventory at www.assessme.org/2364.aspx. Plan for 15-20 minutes to take it thoughtfully. While you do not need to be a part of a small group to take the inventory, each small group in our church will be discussing each member’s results. On Sunday, February 5th, you will have an opportunity to then make a commitment/pledge to serve in the church for the next year. Taking the online inventory will help you make a more informed commitment. Why serve? Why commit? Because that’s what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
January 29, 2012 – The 80/20 Rule
February 5, 2012 – Serve Sunday (David Hills)
The Downfall of Kings
Power. Passion. Politics. Have you ever been tempted to abuse one of these three for your own benefit? We all are tempted by each of them at different times. Join us as we study the kings of old—Saul, David, and Solomon—and learn from their moments of downfall.
January 8, 2012 – Saul’s Power
January 15, 2012 – David’s Passion
January 22, 2012 – Solomon’s Politics (Mark Aupperlee)
Weird (One Week)
These days, it’s normal to deal with financial debt, high divorce rates, and bad relationships. Maybe it’s time to shake things up. Join us as we explore life beyond normal in our next series, WEIRD.
January 1, 2012 – A Weird View of Money
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