Drawing from the ancient wisdom of Ecclesiastes, this message explores how the "meaningless" toil of our daily lives—from New Year’s resolutions to our favorite hobbies—is often like a fleeting vapor that we simply cannot grasp. However, when we shift from a life lived "under the sun" to one lived with an eternal perspective, our routine tasks are redeemed into significant opportunities for ministry. By centering our ambitions on the grace of Jesus Christ, we discover how to turn the "puff of smoke" that is our daily schedule into a lasting bridge for the Gospel 

Barnabas and Saul encountered a sorcerer who had the Roman Governor of Cyprus under the spell of his control. By the end of the story a devil is blinded and a man is set free. In our own world a fog of confusion can fall over us and those we love. What does it mean to embrace the power of the Word of God in our lives and cut through the lies?

Barnabas and Saul encountered a sorcerer who had the Roman Governor of Cyprus under the spell of his control. By the end of the story a devil is blinded and a man is set free. In our own world a fog of confusion can fall over us and those we love. What does it mean to embrace the power of the Word of God in our lives and cut through the lies?

God was forming something special at Antioch. By bringing different people with a variety of giftings, passions and talents together, a team was created that would impact the world forever. While we seek after purpose in all sorts of avenues in our life, God offers deep fulfillment in being part of His church on mission together.

When confronted and criticized in our community, it can be very difficult for the critics and the criticized to make use of critical thinking skills, but NOT a critical spirit. How are these different? Why is this so important? How can we learn to do better?

While many would say the idea of God's wrath makes them feel uncomfortable, an equal amount (or maybe more) people would reluctantly admit His gracious Love makes them more uncomfortable. Even today, God is still setting us free from our cultural or religious programming that naturally excludes people unlike us.

While many would say the idea of God's wrath makes them feel uncomfortable, an equal amount (or maybe more) people would reluctantly admit His gracious Love makes them more uncomfortable. Even today, God is still setting us free from our cultural or religious programming that naturally excludes people unlike us. 

Without the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit we can become shells or shadows of who God intended us to be. Whether paralyzed, dead or hollowed out, the Lord Jesus speaks to our condition with the words "Get Up!" He takes us by the hand and presents us to the world as agents of His continued transformation.

At first glance, it would appear that Herod holds all the cards in his showdown with Peter. Yet when you look closer, we find that power and authority in God's Kingdom comes when we our hearts are in their proper place before Him. 

At first glance, it would appear that Herod holds all the cards in his showdown with Peter. Yet when you look closer, we find that power and authority in God's Kingdom comes when we our hearts are in their proper place before Him.