Taking New Territory...

In 2012, the economy was “on the cliff”… yet the film industry still generated over 10.8 billion dollars that year. Why? In part because people love stories! We connect with great stories and are often times inspired by them.

This weekend I am sharing one of the greatest stories of all time. How one man inspired and empowered a handful of followers to change the world through a new creation called “The Church.” We are still writing this story today.

For Cypress, last year was a great chapter and we will revisit some of the highlights, but the next chapter is shaping up to be the most exciting one yet! This is the weekend we get to look back and celebrate where we've been and what God has done. We will also look ahead at where God is leading us in this next year. We are breaking new ground and taking new territory!

See ya this weekend,

Pastor Ken

What would Jesus say to Bill Cosby?

America has different opinions on this. Many wonder…Guilty or Innocent?
Is he the victim, or did he victimize others?

In the court of law, we are innocent until proven guilty. However, in the court of public opinion, judgements are often concluded long before a judge’s gavel drops.

The bigger question is this…could it all have been avoided? And, if so, how?

The Bible says there is one thing more valuable than all the gold in the world (by the way, through 2011 that’s a value of 8.2 trillion dollars). This weekend, we will explore that one thing as it relates to Bill Cosby, the Bible, and us.

See you soon,
Pastor Ken

A silent struggle...but there is hope

If you saw someone walking around with a bone sticking out of their leg, it would be alarming. If in conversation they said, “I’m not going to go get this looked at, I think I can just tough it out,” it would be (I’m not even sure I have the right word for it) confusing and sad.

Many people suffer silently with depression. Many families struggle with the complexity of having been affected by suicide. This weekend we are continuing our series, What Would Jesus Say To by looking at Robin Williams and families affected by suicide. Suicide and depression are two very challenging topics to address, but it’s a fact of life in today’s society.

The Bible provides hope, healing and a path to journey in life.

PLEASE BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM A TALK LIKE THIS!! It could help save their life and their family’s future.

Praying for you,
Pastor Ken

What Would Jesus Say to...President Obama or ISIS

Let me ask you a question.  Have you ever “wrestled” with scripture?  This past week, I feel as if I have been wrestling with the truth and principles of scripture as related to my topic I am addressing this weekend.

• I have been challenged.
• I have seen some things (attitudes) deep within me that need to be addressed.
• I have found answers to some questions that I've had for years.

The tomb is still empty and Jesus is still reigning on high!

I hope you can make the celebration this weekend at a campus and service near you!

Pastor Ken

It's finally here ... EASTER WEEK!

I've written this note several times, struggling to find the right words for this weekend.  Here is what I ended up with:

Ø  For believers and followers of Christ…

         this is our reason for hope - COME CELEBRATE

Ø  For those struggling and not sure yet what to believe…

    this is your opportunity - COME INVESTIGATE

Ø  For those who've never heard the story in a way that connects with them…

    this could be their day and their moment to hear and respond - GO INVITE

Easter changes everything…today, tomorrow and forever!

See you soon,

Pastor Ken … Praying #EasteratCypress

ALTON DARBY service times:

Friday, April 3- 7:00pm

Saturday, April 4- 3:30, 5:00 & 6:30pm

Sunday, April 5- 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am & 1:00pm

DUBLIN service times:

Sunday, April 5- 9:30 & 11:00am

When life seems overwhelming...exploring the answers this weekend

Have you ever had a sleepless night? Jesus did!

When it seems:

our emotions are on the verge of overwhelming us…

the path before us is too difficult and steep to climb…

there is no escape…

all of the promises made to us have been broken…

all our friends have abandoned us…

not only friends, but God himself, has abandoned us…

…what do we do?

Don’t miss worship service this weekend as we explore answers to these questions and more.

Pastor Ken

A changed life so incredible- it's almost beyond belief...

This weekend I will be sharing the story of a changed life that is so incredible, it’s almost beyond belief. If this story line was submitted to Hollywood, they would reject it because it’s so far out there nobody would believe it’s true…BUT IT IS! It’s a story that involves being an accessory to Murder and being on a mission to wipe Christians from the face of the earth…ONLY to become one himself. And not only to become one, but to become one of the greatest leaders the church has ever known! And there is one, a relatively unknown man, who helped to make it all possible.

The power of ONE…

ONE really does matter…

See ya this weekend,

Pastor Ken