Hell is a real place. There is a judgment day that is coming, where if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life, you will be held accountable strictly for your actions on earth. The Bible states that no one under their own ability can reach Heaven. Today Pastor Ed looks at Luke 16, where we get a brief snapshot of Heaven and Hell. God desires for no one to experience Hell. He sent His only Son to live a perfect life, and die an innocent death so that we could spend eternity in Paradise with Him.

Have you considered the fact that all of your money and material possessions will one day be gone? They do not go with you to Heaven. Today Pastor Ed speaks on what it means, as Christians, to be good stewards of the finances God has blessed us with. Do you want to look back on your life someday and be disappointed with the efforts you made financially to impact those in need? Or do you want to be able to proudly step into Heaven knowing that the resources the Lord gave you were used well for His Kingdom!

Who do you see as the primary owner of your finances? Do you believe the money you have is only a blessing of God? Today Pastor Ed challenges believers to be very careful in their mindset and management of money. Scripture states that you cannot serve both God and money. Jesus, during His time on earth, was a big advocate for giving to those in need, and not storing up money for yourself. If the Lord looked at your bank account today, would He be pleased with your stewardship of His resources?

Where does Jesus rank in your life? Do you value your time, money, or even family more than Him? Today Pastor Ed challenges listeners to place God in the one and only place He belongs, on the throne of your life. Our role on this earth is to bring God glory, not ourselves. Anything outside of living for Christ will only result in disappointment. Maybe you have allowed the things of this world to replace God on the throne of your life. Don’t let another day go by without putting the Lord where He belongs!

Jesus calls us to be ready. Ready for opportunities to serve, ready for His calling on our lives, and most importantly, ready for His return. Today Pastor Ed challenges Christians to be prepared. Jesus Himself, in Scripture, warned believers to be watchful at all times, not in an anxious way, but a healthy preparedness for His coming. The more Spiritual disciplines you can implement in your life today, the more conscious you will be of the Lord’s return. Be alert, for no one knows the hour of Christ’s coming!

Today Pastor Ed continues his study on the importance of being prepared for Christ’s return. He helps listeners gain a better perspective, by living in readiness for Jesus’ coming. It can be easy in the world today to be distracted by so many material things that seem to be so valuable. The truth is everything belongs to the Lord. He is at work daily to provide opportunities for those who are willing to serve Him. How can you better use your time and resources to fulfill His calling on your life?

What do you find yourself investing in? Are you overly-concerned with money, health, or food? In today's message, Pastor Ed describes how worrying about such things reveals much about the state of our souls. If we are concerned with anything other than Jesus and His Kingdom we must repent and redirect our focus towards Him. Our hearts will follow whatever we invest in, so it is wise to begin investing in God. He will sustain and care for us as we place our trust in Him.

Do you ever struggle with worry or anxiety? Pastor Ed describes in today's message that worry is common and familiar. It's so pervasive that we have a hard time seeing it as a sin. However, we are taught that if we are worrying, we are not trusting God. Jesus has told us that we have no reason to worry because God takes care of us just as He does for all of creation. By remembering His sustaining presence we can be assured. He holds us, loves us, and cares for us--there's no need to worry.

Greed is a sin that distracts and keeps us from fully realizing the miraculous work that God is doing all around us. By following our selfish desires, greed keeps us from living to do the work that He has given us to do. Pastor Ed teaches in today's message that we must recognize everything that we possess in this life is because of God and His work in our lives. By giving Him praise and directing our ways after Him, our lives are testimonies to the good and faithful work He does in this world.

Do you ever find yourself struggling with greed and envy? In our materialistic society, it is hard not to struggle with these sins. Our culture tells us that it is acceptable and good to aspire for wealth and excess. However, in today's message, Pastor Ed carefully points out that we must not compromise our Christian values for the greedy ones of America. Rather than being influenced and adopting our society's sinful ideals, we must work to influence culture with Christ's love.