Mercy – when you don’t get what you deserve.  Barabbas was a recipient of this.  He was awaiting crucifixion for his crimes, but instead, Jesus took the punishment that Barabbas deserved.  It’s not different for you and me.  Pastor Dave expresses the greatest truth of all today – Jesus died for all mankind, taking our place!

Don’t you hate it when injustice happens?  The ultimate situation of an accusation and unjust outcome was when Jesus was handed over to be crucified, rather than the true criminal.  But what’s the deeper meaning that God was getting across?  Today, Pastor Dave digs into God’s will and purpose for this turn of events.

The choices that you make each day are drawing you closer to or further away from Jesus.  As Pastor Dave illustrates today, Peter took steps away from Jesus that led to denying Jesus.  Any person is capable of doing the same thing Peter did, and it’s important to be on the lookout for the warning signs that lead to rejecting your Savior.

Anytime you’re casually watching something from a distance, your heart isn’t fully invested.  Maybe you’re glancing at that soccer game going on across the field, but you’re easily distracted by things that are in your periphery.  Pastor Dave makes it clear today that staying close to Jesus protects you from a lot of trouble.

In a hurricane, there’s a calm in the center called the “eye of the storm.”  As Pastor Dave teaches today about one of the most treacherous moments that Jesus faced, He was calm, and He was in control.  The storm and chaos was swirling all around Him, but He knew what God had placed before Him, and He was ready for it.

Many times, people think they want to know the future.  But when it comes down to it, do you really want to know everything that will happen in the future?  Jesus knew what was ahead for Him on the cross, but He courageously went forward, accepting God’s will.  In Pastor Dave’s message today, you get to hear more about this.  

If you were to argue with someone about whether pineapple should be a pizza topping or not, you’re focusing on details that aren’t as important as the fact that God created all food to enjoy.  Today, Pastor Dave touches on how too often in Christian circles, people major on the minor, instead of being unified in what Jesus has done.

A united front in battle is something for the enemy to be reckoned with.  But if the army starts fighting amongst themselves, then the opposing army looks at them as a laughingstock.  Today, in his message, Pastor Dave expresses that Christians should be united, so they can draw the lost to Christ.

Ever felt temptation creep into your mind, promising relief but delivering chains? In today’s message, Pastor Dave refers to when Jesus called the enemy a thief and murderer. Satan’s temptations are real, but Jesus sees through them. You’re not alone in your battle. Are you clinging to His truth to fight back? 

Ever wonder if your prayers shift things? They do, especially for those you cherish. In today’s message, Pastor Dave reminds you to pray for your loved ones before anything else! It’s like casting a net, starting with those closest, then stretching wide. Who’s at the top of your prayer list? Do they need your love in prayer right now?