In this crazy world, fear is normal. Worry is common. But never before have people been so anxious. Some say we are living in The Age of Anxiety. So—What do you do when you’re afraid? Is there any way to break free from the bonds of fear? Gideon was a young man who struggled with fear. When God called Gideon to boldly lead his people, God assured Gideon of one thing: I will be with you. The promise of God’s presence is repeated throughout the Bible and is the first thing to remember in the face of fear.

This sermon is part of our Gideon Series recorded on Aug 5, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from Judges 6:1-16. Listen/download here:

Want to know a secret of leadership? Everyone can lead. Every man, woman, and child has the ability to use their influence to help people move from where they are to somewhere better. Everyone can influence someone. God will use this potential for your life to accomplish his work in the world, but only if you overcome your fear, only if you take the initiative, only if you speak up—only if you choose to lead. 

This is a standalone sermon recorded on Jul 29, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from Colossians 1:28-29. Listen/download here:

This message is for young men and women (and those who know and love them, too). What would God want you to do in your teens and twenties? How do you follow Jesus when you’re young? Trust in Jesus with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways—at home, at school, at work, in every relationship—submit to God. Why? Because he will make your paths straight. God will use your fearlessness, your willingness to do big bold things for his glory. You have no idea what God can do in and through your life.

This is a standalone sermon recorded on Jul 22, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from Proverbs 3:5-6. Listen/download here:

Jesus desires all people to be one—first with him and then with each other. This is the great plan of God and this reconciliation is also a vision of eternity. Why? Because one day the family of God—including people from every nation, tribe, people, and language—will be with Jesus for all eternity.

* Jesus drives reconciliation

* Grace drives reconciliation

* Position drives reconciliation

This sermon is part of the Reconciliation series. Recorded on Jul 15, 2018, by Jeremiah McDuffie, from Revelation 7:9-10. Listen/download here:

Over the past few years, racial tension has exploded in our country. As followers of Jesus, this should make us pause and consider what is going on. Are we contributing to this in some way? Is there anything that could be done? What would God want us to do here and now? But when we go to God’s word, we see that the need for racial reconciliation is far older than our country and is far deeper than a PR problem or lack of education or compassion. We see that racism is real and is a gospel issue. 

This sermon is part of the Reconciliation series. Recorded on Jul 8, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from Galatians 3:26-29. Listen/download here:

How many times should you forgive someone who sins against you? Is there a limit? Good question! It all depends on how important it is to reconcile broken relationships. Jesus teaches that reconciliation is a primary priority for God. Why? Because Christians have freely received forgiveness from God and therefore should see the priority of reconciliation in their relationships as well. What would it look like for you to make the first move toward reconciliation?

How many times should you forgive someone who sins against you? Is there a limit? Good question! It all depends on how important it is to reconcile broken relationships. Jesus teaches that reconciliation is a primary priority for God. Why? Because Christians have freely received forgiveness from God and therefore should see the priority of reconciliation in their relationships as well. What would it look like for you to make the first move toward reconciliation?

This sermon is part of the Reconciliation series. Recorded on Jul 1, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from Matthew 18:21-35. Listen/download here:

When there’s conflict in a marriage, friendship, business partnership, or family there is a break. A broken relationship is a lot like a broken bone. Both need a process of healing or the pain and discomfort won’t go away on its own. In Matthew 18, Jesus gives us the process of reconciliation. This teaching is directed at the church but is full of wisdom for all. Reconciliation requires two key ingredients: repentance and forgiveness. Who do you need to repent to? Who do you need to forgive?

This sermon is part of the Reconciliation series. Recorded on Jun 24, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from Matthew 18:15-20. Listen/download here:

There’s been a break in your relationship with your spouse, friend, or family member. Words were said that can’t be taken back. Now there is pain in the place of love. If reconciliation is the priority of God in our relationship with him, should not reconciliation—should not working for healing and restoration of our relationships with other—be a priority for us, too? The work of reconciliation starts with the attitude of reconciliation which is rooted in a heart and life changed by grace.

This sermon is part of the Reconciliation series. Recorded on Jun 17, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Listen/download here:

The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of reconciliation. Reconciliation is the restoration or healing of a broken relationship. The gospel is the story of the broken relationship between people and God, and the announcement that God has done the unthinkable through his son, Jesus, in bringing reconciliation to our relationship with him. All this was motivated by the love of God. People were the great passion that motivated God in his saving work. Now, those who have been reconciled to God have been entrusted with the message that brings all peoples together.

This sermon is part of the Reconciliation series. Recorded on Jun 10, 2018, by Pastor David Parks, from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. Listen/download here: