Elements - Hydrogen-Holiness

Remember the periodic table of elements? It's a chart of the basic elements that make up our world. At first it looks very complex, but it's really quite simple. Worship is similar. At first it looks complex, but it's really very simple. Worship happens most fully when the community gathers to encounter God and respond with everything we've got. In the same way that our world is made up of basic elements, worship is made up of four basic elements of encounter and response. Come join us for this four-week teaching series on The Elements of Worship, and along the way we'll use these four basic elements from the periodic table to help us more fully understand what worship is.

Elements - Carbon-Glory

Remember the periodic table of elements? It's a chart of the basic elements that make up our world. At first it looks very complex, but it's really quite simple. Worship is similar. At first it looks complex, but it's really very simple. Worship happens most fully when the community gathers to encounter God and respond with everything we've got. In the same way that our world is made up of basic elements, worship is made up of four basic elements of encounter and response. Come join us for this four-week teaching series on The Elements of Worship, and along the way we'll use these four basic elements from the periodic table to help us more fully understand what worship is.

20 Years Deep - Values 4 to 6

On November 7th Sycamore Creek Church turns ten-years-old. We'll be ten years deep, but Jesus calls those who follow him to always go deeper. Deeper in faith. Deeper in maturity. Deeper in love. When talking to Peter he says, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). Going deeper is sometimes scary, but it makes us trust more in God. Beginning October 17th we'll begin our six-week 20 Years Deep capital campaign, a campaign to celebrate ten years and plan for ten. Right now we're ten years deep. How deep will we be in twenty? Join us out in the deep water.

20 Years Deep - Happy 10th Birthday

On November 7th Sycamore Creek Church turns ten-years-old. We'll be ten years deep, but Jesus calls those who follow him to always go deeper. Deeper in faith. Deeper in maturity. Deeper in love. When talking to Peter he says, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). Going deeper is sometimes scary, but it makes us trust more in God. Beginning October 17th we'll begin our six-week 20 Years Deep capital campaign, a campaign to celebrate ten years and plan for ten. Right now we're ten years deep. How deep will we be in twenty? Join us out in the deep water.

20 Years Deep - Value 1 to 3

On November 7th Sycamore Creek Church turns ten-years-old. We'll be ten years deep, but Jesus calls those who follow him to always go deeper. Deeper in faith. Deeper in maturity. Deeper in love. When talking to Peter he says, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). Going deeper is sometimes scary, but it makes us trust more in God. Beginning October 17th we'll begin our six-week 20 Years Deep capital campaign, a campaign to celebrate ten years and plan for ten. Right now we're ten years deep. How deep will we be in twenty? Join us out in the deep water.

20 Years Deep - Vision

On November 7th Sycamore Creek Church turns ten-years-old. We'll be ten years deep, but Jesus calls those who follow him to always go deeper. Deeper in faith. Deeper in maturity. Deeper in love. When talking to Peter he says, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). Going deeper is sometimes scary, but it makes us trust more in God. Beginning October 17th we'll begin our six-week 20 Years Deep capital campaign, a campaign to celebrate ten years and plan for ten. Right now we're ten years deep. How deep will we be in twenty? Join us out in the deep water.

20 Years Deep - Mission

On November 7th Sycamore Creek Church turns ten-years-old. We'll be ten years deep, but Jesus calls those who follow him to always go deeper. Deeper in faith. Deeper in maturity. Deeper in love. When talking to Peter he says, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). Going deeper is sometimes scary, but it makes us trust more in God. Beginning October 17th we'll begin our six-week 20 Years Deep capital campaign, a campaign to celebrate ten years and plan for ten. Right now we're ten years deep. How deep will we be in twenty? Join us out in the deep water.

Commitment and Stones

In Joshua 24 the people of Israel say, "We will serve the Lord our God." What led to that commitment? How do we make and keep a commitment like that? Join us as we talk about commitment and the ways we remember and renew commitment.

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Three Simple Rules - Stay in Love with God

Are you the kind of person who doesn't like rules? Most of us don't. But there are some good rules that keep us spiritually alive. They're as basic as the rules you learned to stay safe and happy in elementary school. During the month of September we'll be looking at three simple rules for your spiritual life.

Three Simple Rules - Do Good

Are you the kind of person who doesn't like rules? Most of us don't. But there are some good rules that keep us spiritually alive. They're as basic as the rules you learned to stay safe and happy in elementary school. During the month of September we'll be looking at three simple rules for your spiritual life.

Three Simple Rules - Do No Harm

Are you the kind of person who doesn't like rules? Most of us don't. But there are some good rules that keep us spiritually alive. They're as basic as the rules you learned to stay safe and happy in elementary school. During the month of September we'll be looking at three simple rules for your spiritual life.

Three Simple Rules - Rules?

Are you the kind of person who doesn't like rules? Most of us don't. But there are some good rules that keep us spiritually alive. They're as basic as the rules you learned to stay safe and happy in elementary school. During the month of September we'll be looking at three simple rules for your spiritual life.

Unseries - Vows

Welcome to the unSeries. A series unlike any other. A series of no series. Each week a series unto itself. The unSeries.

Unseries - Nazarite Vow

Welcome to the unSeries. A series unlike any other. A series of no series. Each week a series unto itself. The unSeries.

Unseries - The Four Loves

Welcome to the unSeries. A series unlike any other. A series of no series. Each week a series unto itself. The unSeries.

Unseries - Idleness

Welcome to the unSeries. A series unlike any other. A series of no series. Each week a series unto itself. The unSeries.

Unseries - Temptations

Welcome to the unSeries. A series unlike any other. A series of no series. Each week a series unto itself. The unSeries.

How to be a good - Guest

Summer time is the time for BBQs, family gatherings, and visits with friends. That means it's time for being a host and a guest. But what does it mean to be a good host and a good guest? How do we offer and receive hospitality? We'll explore both sides of the hospitality experience in this two-part series on being a good host and guest.

How to be a good - Host

Summer time is the time for BBQs, family gatherings, and visits with friends. That means it's time for being a host and a guest. But what does it mean to be a good host and a good guest? How do we offer and receive hospitality? We'll explore both sides of the hospitality experience in this two-part series on being a good host and guest.

Child Like - Bad Habit

At times we have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be. This can happen in our description of our faith and even in the way we worship. In this two-part series we'll use stories from the Berenstain Bears to illuminate simple truths from the Bible. The messages will be simple enough that even a child can understand them! Join us for these family-style worship services that will speak God's truth to all ages.

Child Like - Trouble with Friends

At times we have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be. This can happen in our description of our faith and even in the way we worship. In this two-part series we'll use stories from the Berenstain Bears to illuminate simple truths from the Bible. The messages will be simple enough that even a child can understand them! Join us for these family-style worship services that will speak God's truth to all ages.

Life - Part 2 on Baptism

Water is life. The story of God's use of water is a story of creating new life and renewing old life. This story becomes our story when we are baptized. During this two-week series we'll explore what we believe about baptism and all the different ways God uses baptism to bring us new life. Then on June 27th we'll extend our worship service to Valhalla Park to baptize many children, teenagers, and adults. Come be renewed by the waters of life.

Life - Part 1 on Baptism

Water is life. The story of God's use of water is a story of creating new life and renewing old life. This story becomes our story when we are baptized. During this two-week series we'll explore what we believe about baptism and all the different ways God uses baptism to bring us new life. Then on June 27th we'll extend our worship service to Valhalla Park to baptize many children, teenagers, and adults. Come be renewed by the waters of life.

Called Gifted Connected

We are called by God to make a difference in our world, gifted by God's Spirit to accomplish that call, and connected to Christians all around the world who are transforming the world! Bob Hundley, District Superintendent of the Lansing District, will be sharing this week's message and celebrating the God who is at work connecting us all in a world transforming mission.

A Tale of Two Cities

What comes to mind when you think of Detroit? Detroit is a tale of two cities: perception and people. Carl Gladstone, director of Mo-Town Missions will be sharing how God's Spirit is alive and working in the city of Detroit beyond what the perceptions of Detroit, and how that movement of the Spirit is also alive here in our own city, Lansing.

Friendship with Self

All of us need friends. Who are your friends? What makes a good friend? During this message series we'll be walking through the book of James, the brother of Jesus, and looking at what it means to be friends with God, with others, with the community, and with ourselves. We'll cover topics such as belief and action, taming the tongue, caring for the vulnerable, and trials and suffering. James is a book that has its feet on the ground in relationships. All of us need friends.

Friendship with Community

All of us need friends. Who are your friends? What makes a good friend? During this message series we'll be walking through the book of James, the brother of Jesus, and looking at what it means to be friends with God, with others, with the community, and with ourselves. We'll cover topics such as belief and action, taming the tongue, caring for the vulnerable, and trials and suffering. James is a book that has its feet on the ground in relationships. All of us need friends.

Friendship with Others

All of us need friends. Who are your friends? What makes a good friend? During this message series we'll be walking through the book of James, the brother of Jesus, and looking at what it means to be friends with God, with others, with the community, and with ourselves. We'll cover topics such as belief and action, taming the tongue, caring for the vulnerable, and trials and suffering. James is a book that has its feet on the ground in relationships. All of us need friends.

Friendship with God

All of us need friends. Who are your friends? What makes a good friend? During this message series we'll be walking through the book of James, the brother of Jesus, and looking at what it means to be friends with God, with others, with the community, and with ourselves. We'll cover topics such as belief and action, taming the tongue, caring for the vulnerable, and trials and suffering. James is a book that has its feet on the ground in relationships. All of us need friends.

Questions - Q & A - 2nd Service?

What questions do you have about the big stuff in life? What keeps you awake at night as you lie in bed? When you slow down and let your mind settle, what things do you ponder? Some of us may not look like it, but we all ask these kinds of questions. During the month of April we'll be exploring some big questions: How do I know? What's up with Heaven or Hell? Why do I keep sinning? The last message will cover your questions submitted throughout the series. Come join us as we explore the big questions in life.

Questions - Q & A - 1st Service?

What questions do you have about the big stuff in life? What keeps you awake at night as you lie in bed? When you slow down and let your mind settle, what things do you ponder? Some of us may not look like it, but we all ask these kinds of questions. During the month of April we'll be exploring some big questions: How do I know? What's up with Heaven or Hell? Why do I keep sinning? The last message will cover your questions submitted throughout the series. Come join us as we explore the big questions in life.

Vision Meeting

Recently I was at a conference when all this listening seemed to swoop down into my mind and crystallize into a clear five points of vision for the future of SCC. I wasn’t in a deep moment of prayer. I was just sitting and listening to the speaker give his presentation. Sometimes God speaks in moments when you’re not expecting it. So I quickly took note of these five points and wrote them down so I wouldn’t forget them. I have taken the time to present them to the leadership of our church, and they have discerned that the time is right to share them with the broader congregation, so on April 18^th at our visioning meeting I presented these five points toward a 10-year vision for SCC.

Questions - Why do I Keep Sinning?

What questions do you have about the big stuff in life? What keeps you awake at night as you lie in bed? When you slow down and let your mind settle, what things do you ponder? Some of us may not look like it, but we all ask these kinds of questions. During the month of April we'll be exploring some big questions: How do I know? What's up with Heaven or Hell? Why do I keep sinning? The last message will cover your questions submitted throughout the series. Come join us as we explore the big questions in life.

Questions - What's up with Heaven or Hell?

What questions do you have about the big stuff in life? What keeps you awake at night as you lie in bed? When you slow down and let your mind settle, what things do you ponder? Some of us may not look like it, but we all ask these kinds of questions. During the month of April we'll be exploring some big questions: How do I know? What's up with Heaven or Hell? Why do I keep sinning? The last message will cover your questions submitted throughout the series. Come join us as we explore the big questions in life.

Questions - How do I know?

What questions do you have about the big stuff in life? What keeps you awake at night as you lie in bed? When you slow down and let your mind settle, what things do you ponder? Some of us may not look like it, but we all ask these kinds of questions. During the month of April we'll be exploring some big questions: How do I know? What's up with Heaven or Hell? Why do I keep sinning? The last message will cover your questions submitted throughout the series. Come join us as we explore the big questions in life.

American Idols - Pleasure

What do you worship? That's a question we may not ask ourselves, but the way we live our lives provides an answer. What most fully captures your attention and imagination? Money...power...sex? Through this series of messages we'll be exploring six different idols that capture the attention and imagination of our American culture.

American Idols - Sex

What do you worship? That's a question we may not ask ourselves, but the way we live our lives provides an answer. What most fully captures your attention and imagination? Money...power...sex? Through this series of messages we'll be exploring six different idols that capture the attention and imagination of our American culture.

American Idols - Money

What do you worship? That's a question we may not ask ourselves, but the way we live our lives provides an answer. What most fully captures your attention and imagination? Money...power...sex? Through this series of messages we'll be exploring six different idols that capture the attention and imagination of our American culture.

American Idols - Security

What do you worship? That's a question we may not ask ourselves, but the way we live our lives provides an answer. What most fully captures your attention and imagination? Money...power...sex? Through this series of messages we'll be exploring six different idols that capture the attention and imagination of our American culture.

American Idols - Violence

What do you worship? That's a question we may not ask ourselves, but the way we live our lives provides an answer. What most fully captures your attention and imagination? Money...power...sex? Through this series of messages we'll be exploring six different idols that capture the attention and imagination of our American culture.

American Idols - Fame

What do you worship? That's a question we may not ask ourselves, but the way we live our lives provides an answer. What most fully captures your attention and imagination? Money...power...sex? Through this series of messages we'll be exploring six different idols that capture the attention and imagination of our American culture.

Unpleasantville - Singles

Does your life look like a picture perfect movie from the 1950s? Neither do the lives of most of the people in Genesis. And yet, God works in spite of, even amidst, the messiness. Join us as we spend six weeks studying the messy relationships in the book of Genesis. There's plenty of dysfunction to go around. There's even more of God's grace.

Unpleasantville - Children

Does your life look like a picture perfect movie from the 1950s? Neither do the lives of most of the people in Genesis. And yet, God works in spite of, even amidst, the messiness. Join us as we spend six weeks studying the messy relationships in the book of Genesis. There's plenty of dysfunction to go around. There's even more of God's grace.

Unpleasantville - Siblings

Does your life look like a picture perfect movie from the 1950s? Neither do the lives of most of the people in Genesis. And yet, God works in spite of, even amidst, the messiness. Join us as we spend six weeks studying the messy relationships in the book of Genesis. There's plenty of dysfunction to go around. There's even more of God's grace.

Unpleasantville - Mixed Families

Does your life look like a picture perfect movie from the 1950s? Neither do the lives of most of the people in Genesis. And yet, God works in spite of, even amidst, the messiness. Join us as we spend six weeks studying the messy relationships in the book of Genesis. There's plenty of dysfunction to go around. There's even more of God's grace.

Unpleasantville - Courting

Does your life look like a picture perfect movie from the 1950s? Neither do the lives of most of the people in Genesis. And yet, God works in spite of, even amidst, the messiness. Join us as we spend six weeks studying the messy relationships in the book of Genesis. There's plenty of dysfunction to go around. There's even more of God's grace.

Unpleasantville - Marriage

Does your life look like a picture perfect movie from the 1950s? Neither do the lives of most of the people in Genesis. And yet, God works in spite of, even amidst, the messiness. Join us as we spend six weeks studying the messy relationships in the book of Genesis. There's plenty of dysfunction to go around. There's even more of God's grace.

a life of Worship - Romans 12:2

This two-part series examines Romans 12:1-2, two pivotal verses in Paul's letter to the Romans. Come join us as we explore what these verses have to say about living a life of worship.