Busily Every After

Watch Greg Sidders Message, "Busily Every After" / Sunday 05-27-12

Pursuing unhurried and undistracted intimacy in a 21st century marriage is like being a contestant on Wipeout. Between you and your goal are a lot of obstacles orchestrated to beat you up and wear you down until you're too exhausted to relish victory.

But when you're proactive rather than reactive, you can anticipate and dodge that which levels the ill-prepared. So this Sunday at White Pine, you're going to be equipped to overcome two of the biggest obstacles to the marriage you've always wanted.

Why Marriage?

"Why Marriage" by Greg Sidders / White Pine Community Church / 05-20-12

Men and women say "I do" for all kinds of reasons, but do you do when your marriage doesn't live up to your expectations?

 Here's an idea: Ask the inventor of the institution, "What were you thinking?"

God had His reasons for creating marriage, and He didn't keep them a secret. This Sunday at White Pine we are going to discover what God had in mind so that we can find the good in marriage that eludes those who are ignorant of His purposes.

A Man's Guide to a Great Marriage / Sunday 05-13-12

Watch A Man's Guide to a Great Marriage, by Greg Sidders / Sunday 05-13-12

It was in the receiving line following my friends' wedding that a middle-aged man cracked a joke. As he and his wife congratulated the newlyweds, he said, "I hope you will be as happy as we thought we'd be."

Marriage is a double-edged sword. No other relationship has greater potential to enrich us, nor more power to deplete us. But what does it take to make your marriage a blessing rather than a curse? That's what we are going to find out during the next six weeks, as we explore what the Bible teaches about how to achieve The Marriage You've Always Wanted. And we're going to start with an appropriate topic for Mother's Day: God's job description for husbands. (Don't worry guys, we'll turn the tables on Father's Day!)
If you're not married, I hope you won't assume that this series is not for you. The principles we learn can make your most important relationships better, too. As all of us listen without defensiveness and obey without excuses, God will transform our relationships into compelling advertisements for the mountain-moving power of Jesus.

The Sermon on The Amount

Watch, "The Sermon on The Amount" by Greg Sidders, Pastor / White Pine Community Church

In this message we're going to wrestle with a question that is as common among generous Christians as it is criticized by wary skeptics: How much of our money does God want us to give to the church?

If I promise to teach you the Bible's answer to that question to the best of my ability, without tweaking the truth in order to manipulate you, are you willing to learn with a open heart?

I hope so, because it's truth that can set you free.

Liquidate - God Over Money, Part 3 of 4

Watch Greg's Message, "Liquidate" - Part 3 of 4 in the series, "God over Money"
Whether you are rich or poor or somewhere in between, you are tempted to think that the quality of your life depends on the quantity of your stuff.

But you know, deep down, that it's a lie.

The question is, how do you escape the clutches of materialism to a more satisfying and significant life?

In this message, you'll find out. And if what you learn changes your life, it might also save someone else's. Really.

Six Habits of Highly Prosperous People

Watch Greg's Message, "Six Habits of Highly Prosperous People" from Sunday 03-11-12


Where do you go when you need financial advice?

According to a recent poll, there's one place that 86% of Americans don't go: To the Bible. The reason why? They don't think it will help.

I disagree. I believe the Bible is the most practical and proven money management tool available--and in this message, we are going learn six habits of highly prosperous people.

The best part? It won't cost you a thing.

 Watch to Greg Sidders in, "Jesus On Money" Part 1 of 4 in the series, "God Over Money" / White Pine Community Church

In this message we're going to begin a four-part series on money.

How does that make you feel?

Maybe you're thinking, "It makes me feel like taking the next four Sundays off." I hear you. Money may be the most important subject that we don't want to hear about in church. But we need to, because the Bible tells us the truth about money (over 800 verses worth, actually), and the truth will set us free. Is that how feel about your finances right now? Free? If note, listen and learn how liberating it can be to put God over your money!

With love,

Greg Sidders
Pastor