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My 20/20 Vision

by Craig Finnestad January 22, 2020

For the last three weeks at The Water’s Edge, I have been talking about developing a 20/20 vision for our lives. Who do you want to be by the end of the year? What is something you feel led to…

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#unfiltered – American Idols and Worshiping God

by Craig Finnestad February 27, 2017

Here are some quotes and a video of yesterday’s sermon on putting God first in our lives. Idolatry is worshipping anything that ought to be used or using anything that ought to be worshipped. #Augustine We are not created to…

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Sermon on Distractions

by Craig Finnestad October 6, 2016

This week’s sermon on distractions. The last few minutes of the video is the church meeting where the congregation voted to move forward with our building project on Harrison Street. You have made us for Yourself, O God, and our…

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Comparison Sermon

by Craig Finnestad September 26, 2016

  Don’t compare yourselves to who you perceive other people are today. Compare yourself to who you were yesterday. Freedom begins when comparison ends. Your authentic persona will begin emerging when you stop comparing yourself to others. Negative Effects of…

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People Pleasing Sermon

by Craig Finnestad September 19, 2016

Are you a people pleaser? Do worry about what others think of you? Are often overly sensitive? Do you compromise your values? Do you hesitate sharing your faith? We have a hard time saying “No.” The fear of human opinion…

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You Matter

by Craig Finnestad September 11, 2016

Here is this morning’s sermon at The Water’s Edge. I kicked off our new series, Wonderlife, with a message about each of us mattering to God. And if you matter to God-you matter! This sermon was delivered during our annual…

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My Week as a Comedian

by Craig Finnestad August 30, 2016

So great to be back at The Water’s Edge after my sabbatical. Here is yesterday’s sermon about my week as a comedian in New York City and what I learned about friendship. The video is at the bottom of this…

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I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out. -John Wesley

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