For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 KJV Have you heard this verse before? If not, what is your first impression? If you have, what has your understanding been of it?Join us as we take a look at what this verse (and chapter) tells us, not just about God's presence, but about friends…

Week 5 in a series: Clash of Kingdoms Speaker: Mark Tindle

If you knew you could ask God for anything and He would do it, what would you ask for? Do you think that's what Jesus is saying in this verse:You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:14 NIV (page 737 in an SCC chair rack Bible)Join us as we continue our series, Twisters: When God's Words Get Twisted, with Part 6: Anything! …

Week 4 in a series: Clash of Kingdoms Speaker: Mark Tindle

When you hear the word "prosperity," what do you think of? Some of us may think of this verse from Jeremiah:For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV (page 538 in a SCC chair rack Bible)Do you think that idea is (or should be) connected…

Week 3 in a series: Clash of Kingdoms Speaker: Mark Tindle

"Money, money, money, money, money!" Where you recognize that song from may be an indicator of your age. Do you remember it from The Apprentice or from the ABBA song? (Maybe you don't recognize it at all!) Here are some of the lyrics:Money, money, money, money, moneySome people got to have itDo things, Do things, do bad things with itDollar bills, …

Week 2 in a series: Clash of Kingdoms Speaker: Mark Tindle

Week 1 in a series: Clash of Kingdoms Speaker: Mark Tindle

Do you, or someone you know, always seem to have "bad luck"? How can this be true if "all things work together for our good"? Join us as we continue our series, Twisters: When God's Words Get Twisted, and look at Romans 8:28. Together, we'll find out what God really promised us in that verse.Par Dave Spencer

Who is your favorite reality TV judge? Watching those shows can be a guilty pleasure - it's fun to join in and pass judgment on the people along with the judge. But put us in the hot seat and we might not feel the same way! What is one of the first times you remember being judged? How did it make you feel?Join us as we explore Matthew 7:1-6, in our…

Speakers: Josh Patterson and Mark Tindle

Week 9 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Mark Tindle

Kids are a blessing, but kids can be difficult. Teaching kids can be difficult! But teaching kids about the love of Jesus is one of the most important things we can do. Ask yourself this important question, "How am I teaching kids about the love of Jesus?" Everyone does it; even if you’re not a parent or a teacher, you teach by example.Join us as w…

Being alone can be a good thing or a bad thing. How does being alone affect you? Join us for the next installment of The Seeking King - Part 17, as we see what happened to Saul when he isolated himself from God. If you get a chance, read 1 Samuel 28:3-25 NIV, page 204 in an SCC chair rack Bible.Par Dave Spencer

Speaker: Brooke Palmer

Week 7 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Katie Ding

How long do you have to go before you ask for directions? Said another way, how lost do you have to get before you ask for directions? What would a close friend say (or if you’re married what would your spouse say)? In 1 Samuel 27:1-28:3 (page 202 in an SCC chair rack Bible), David gets lost as he moves towards getting trapped between a rock and a …

Have you ever experienced déjà vu? If you have, how does it make you feel? What does it mean to you? Within the framework of the movie “The Matrix,” déjà vu is a warning. What should it mean to a Christ follower? Join us as we find out how David responded to yet another risky opportunity and what it means for us when we have "spiritual déjà vu." If…

Week 6 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Mark Tindle

Week 5 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Katie Ding

Who is the wisest person you know? Not to be harsh, but do you know any fools (or people who have acted foolishly)? Last week, we saw that David took a risk and it turned out to be a God-given faith-building opportunity. This week, we'll see how Nabal, David, and Abigail reacted to the situation they were in. One of them acted like a fool, one acte…

Week 4 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Jon Shumway

Week 3 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Nicky Pizaña

We have all come across opportunities in life that seemed risky. Sometimes we take them and they go south. Sometimes they turn out great! Sometimes we hesitate and miss out. Join us as we look at 1 Samuel 24:1-22 (page 201 in an SCC chair rack Bible) and find out if David rushed, missed, or took a God-given faith-building opportunity.…

God is faithful to make me faithful to Him. How do I respond to His faithfulness? Join us as we look at the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) to see what a faithful response to God looks like.Par Dave Spencer

Week 2 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Jeannette Cochran

Week 1 in a series: The Practice Speaker: Katie Ding

Faithfulness is a word we say a lot in Christian circles but it’s not just a Christian word. People use it in the context of relationships, work commitments, and more. But what does it mean? How does it change the way we see ourselves and how does it change the way we see God? Come find out as we explore Hebrews 10:19-25.Join us as Josh DePasacreta…

Week 5 in a series: Live Different Speaker: Mark Tindle

Congratulations, you've made it to the end of June! For many of us, this is an extremely busy time of year and we can wind up feeling depleted. When you feel “all used up,” where is the place you look to be refreshed? Back in the day, we were told to "Take the Nestea plunge!" (Look up "Nestea Plunge" on Youtube to find the old commercials.) While t…

Maintaining sexual purity can be a significant challenge, especially in our sexually charged culture. It would be easy for us to think sexual purity is impossible or no big deal but fortunately God hasn’t left us as prisoners to ourselves or our environment. Look up and read 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. What motivation and steps do these verses give us t…

Week 4 in a series: Live Different Speaker: Mark Tindle

How do you feel about Mondays? Most people love them or hate them. Do you think your opinion about Mondays reflects how you feel about your work? How do you think God wants you to view your work?Last Sunday we started a Life Hacks message about God's plan for work. Join us this Sunday as we continue with Part 8b: Who's the Boss. If you have a chanc…

Week 3 in a series: Live Different Speaker: Mark Tindle

What was your first job? What did you like about it? What did you not like about it? How do you feel about work now? For most of us, whether we love our job or not, work is a necessary part of life. Join us as we continue our message series, Life Hacks: When You Just Need a Better Way, with Part 8: Who's the Boss and look at God's plan for work. Wh…

Week 2 in a series: Live Different Speaker: Mark Tindle

How do you feel about this statement: "How I relate to my parents will affect every other relationship in my life"? For the past six weeks, we've been looking at God's plan for different relationships in our lives. This Sunday, we'll focus on the child-parent relationship, especially how it changes as we age. Join us as we continue our message seri…

Week 1 in a series: Live Different Speaker: Mark Tindle

What do vacuum cleaners and the dog house have in common? Actually a lot! Join us for Part 6 our message series, Life Hacks: When You Just Need a Better Way, as we see how vacuum cleaners can speak to the health of relationships, especially a marriage. What at first may seem funny or cute can open our eyes and then hearts to stronger relationships …

Week 8 in a series: Fresh Life Speaker: Katie Ding

If you caught our Sunday service two weeks ago, you'll remember that we started a message that looked deeper into everyone's favorite topic, submission. (If you need to, catch up at senecacommunitychurch.com/life-hacks.) We didn't have time to finish it then, so we're picking it back up this week! This message isn't just for married couples, but fo…

Week 7 in a series: Fresh Life Speaker: Mark Tindle

This weekend, we celebrate mothers and all women who have made a difference in our lives! All ladies are invited to stop by the tables in the Commons on Sunday and choose a plant to take home as our gift to you and everyone is welcome to join us for light refreshments after service.Speaking of mothers and making a difference, most of us are in a po…

Week 6 in a series: Fresh Life Speaker: Mark Tindle

In every society that has moved towards a Christ-centered worldview, women and children fare better. What do you think about this statement? What causes the truth behind it? Why is not always accepted as true today? Ephesians 5:21 says, "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Do we always follow that direction? If we did, would that af…

Week 5 in a series: Fresh Fruit Speaker: Mark Tindle

No matter where we are in our faith journey, we all face difficult circumstances - times in our lives when it would be easy for fear to cause us to lose sight of what matters most. Join us this Sunday as Josh DePasacreta, the candidate being presented as our Associate Pastor specializing in Youth Ministry, shares a message based on Hebrews 12:1-2, …

Week 4 in a series: Fresh Life Speaker: Katie Ding

Last week, in the first installment of Life Hacks (Part 1: God's Best), we learned that awareness of time must be governed by being filled by the Spirit. (Refresh your memory by reading Ephesians 5:18b-21, page 801 in an SCC chair rack Bible.) Paul lists four expressions as examples of being filled: speaking, singing, thanking, and submitting. Why …