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What does it take for God to do something amazing? All the disciples could muster was five loaves and two fish to feed a hungry crowd of over 5000. But this was all that Jesus needed. When you do what you can do and trust God to do what only he can do, the results…

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Wishful Thinking

Imagine if you were a parent and you had an opportunity to share only five wishes for the lives of your children. What would you say? What would make your “top five” list? This Sunday, Andy Stanley, as our teaching pastor, will share his five most important hopes and wishes for our lives. See you…

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Why Worry Concludes with, "Anxiety"

We had a lot of fun kicking off this past Sunday’s service with “Anxiety,” by The Black-Eyed Peas. Guest-rapper Lamar helped us out and added a ton of energy to the room. It was a great day to be reminded by Andy that we often forget about God’s past faithfulness, because we are too concerned…

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Stephen Colbert: Apologist?

I never thought I’d put those words together, but Stephen Colbert does a pretty good job here of holding his own against yet another critic of the gospels. Clearly, Stephen sees his primary role as that of comic, but nevertheless gets in some pretty good points. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c…

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Easter Opener: I Will Rise

We had such a great time celebrating Easter at Access Church last Sunday! It was great to be with so many of you who were first-time guests, invited by friends, co-workers, and family. It was a fun day! In case you missed it, I’ve attached a video of our opening song, with Jeremy Bowser at…

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This Sunday: Why Worry?

When life results in situations we have not intended, our natural tendency is to worry. We worry about our finances, our relationships, and our health, among other things. Yet does worrying add a single hour to our lives? The stress created by our anxiety may actually subtract a year or so from our life expectancies.…

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Why Worry?

WORRY. It’s universal. It’s as much a part of life as breathing. Yet Jesus said, “Don’t worry!” Easier said than done. In his series, Why Worry, Andy Stanley explores what Jesus had to say about this important topic. You will discover where worry comes from, why it is so difficult to overcome, and what you…

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Easter Sunday!

Join us Sunday at 10:30am! Two thousand years ago Jesus lived and walked upon the earth. And despite the fact that he was the most powerful person in the universe, he never played the God card. He never asserted the rights that were inherently his. Instead he did something completely different, and in doing so…

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Front License Plates

When I bought our truck a couple of years ago, I had quite the negotiating experience with the used-car dealer. When I finally drove off the lot, I’d paid the price I had determined to pay and not a penny more. And, do you know what they threw in for free? A nice big sticker…

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The Other Eyes Under the Bunk Bed

If you enjoy Andy Stanley and Louie Giglio as they teach at Access Church, you’ll enjoy this conversation over at the Passion Podcast where they discuss their long-standing friendship, their passion for the local church, and the questions they both get about Louie planting a church in Atlanta. Louie says, “I won’t spoil the whole…

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