A Sure Hope

Did your parents ever have a rule that seemed unfair, only for you to realize later; that the rule was in place to keep you safe?

In today’s message, Pastor Dave speaks about how Amaziah let his pride get the better of him. Amaziah thought himself above God’s commandments, and it backfired hard.

There will always be difficulties anywhere you go. Does that mean that nothing is worth doing? Of course not! Overcoming difficulties is one of the many things that make us human, and that extends to our faith! In today’s message, Pastor Gary reminds us to keep our faith steadfast, no matter what happens.

Have you ever been in one of those “lazy rivers” at a swimming pool? Where you’re just sort of dragged along in a loop? You don’t really get to go anywhere, do you? In today’s message, Pastor Dave reminds us that being a Christian is a full-time job!

Faith can’t be half and half, and it can’t be turned on and off like a light switch!

Sometimes it just takes one woman, or one man to stop the world's lies. Jehoiada had a significant concern because the lineage of David was being attacked. Folks, God puts in place what He needs to so that people see His mercy and faithfulness. Will you be one of those people? This is Pastor Dave's message today.

Like father, like son. Not always a good thing. Like the story of Jehoram and Uzziah. They surrounded themselves with things that eventually led to their demise as we learn from Pastor Dave today. The best place you can be is with God. He keeps you from what's CONTRADICTORY to the good things that are found when you follow Him.

Imagine choosing the negative thing in your life over the positive. Weird, right? But how often do we do just that when we ignore God's instructions? Don't be like Jehosaphat. Spend time with Jesus instead of bad influences! Before long, we'll discover He's given us what our hearts have longed for. This is Pastor Dave's message today.

You can be following the Lord and life's good, then WHAM! One poor decision ruins it all, not only for you but also those close to you. We see this today as Pastor Dave talks about the story of Jehosaphat. Sure, he tried to bring the two nations back together, but hanging out with Ahab wasn't the way. It was just plain bad.

It cannot be avoided, you will go through battles! But God will get you through them!!! Today, Pastor Dave needs you to understand that God is here to help you! He is a good, good Father, and when you ask you will receive. Please, never lose hope, because as with all things, this too shall pass.

Before these warriors arrived at the battlefield, they were praising the name of God for their victory, which hadn't even happened yet! In today's message, Pastor Dave encourages us to always praise God, because, in Him, all things are possible. Will you praise God in confidence knowing your battle's won?

If you want to model prayer to those around you, Pastor Dave highly encourages reading up on the prayer Jehoshaphat prayed before the battle. This prayer is beautiful because it very humbly states that without God, we don't amount to much, and it puts glory back on Him. Do your prayers look like this today?