Do you find yourself sometimes getting bogged down by the problems of the world? It can happen to everyone – there is plenty to become consumed with every moment of every day! Pastor Ed will remind us today, however, that we can have joy in the midst of tragedy. How is that possible? We have the hope of a perfect, eternal life when we get to Heaven! There will be a place where there won’t be tragedy, and we can hold on to that truth! And even better – we can then share that joy with a hurting world!

God has a different rule for measuring our lives. It's the life of Jesus. In today's message Pastor Ed brings our attention to the many hall of fame facilities scattered around our country. They're filled with men and women who've achieved the highest level of success within their careers. As Believers we won't be measured by the standards of the hall of famers, we'll be measured by how well our lives reflected Christ. His mindset, His attitude, His life. What about you, are you a candidate for God's hall of fame?

How many times do we rejoice over other peoples victories in Christ? Over their service to the kingdom, in acknowledgement for what they’ve accomplished for the Lord? The small areas, those that aren't publicized much and are usually behind the scenes? In today's message Pastor Ed challenges us to consider how we treat fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Listen in for practical ways you should give honor and respect to people that have blessed you along the way, and for what they’ve done for others.

In today's message Pastor Ed points out that religious longevity, doesn’t always equal spiritual maturity. It's possible to be fifty years old in Christ and still be in a playpen. He says wherever you're at in life’s journey, whatever's happening right now, God expects you to be a good example. He wants you to be successful as you run the race and the only way to do that is to have a submissive, teachable spirit. Servanthood takes someone who understands God's mission, is concerned ab

In today's message Pastor Ed challenges us in our walk. He says we shouldn’t be content with yesterdays experience with God. And there should be a yearning in our hearts to grow in the Lord and not to remain stagnant. Pastor Ed teaches that it might surprise you to learn that God places others in your community of Believers that will encourage you. Men and women who will speak life into your walk, strengthen you and build you up. You might not like His choice, but remember God knows you and He knows exactly who and what you need!

God has taken His time to give you special attention. In today's message, Pastor Ed wants you to grasp the fact that the Creator of the universe has placed His love upon you and He's concerned for, you. Whatever you're facing, whatever you've done, if you don't know him yet, you can now, or if you need to recommit do it now. Either way, its the most important decision you'll ever make. Friends we need to give proper consideration and attention to the Christian life, it's the only way to walk a straight path, in the crooked world.

Sadness is a part of our lives, just as much as joy, fear, and anger. Pastor Ed today looks at a specific category of sorrow in today’s message: spiritual sorrow. This type of sadness is brought on by our awareness of sin, whether it be in our own lives, or in the world around us. Spiritual sorrow is a step in the direction of repentance; it is looking at how painful sin is, and being truly humbled and broken by it. Spiritual sorrow is necessary, though it is difficult to live through!

Salvation is God's free gift, but it will cost you everything. In todays message Pastor Ed points out that once you accept Christ as your Savior and you call Him Lord, you've agreed to surrender everything you have and everything you are to Him. God calls us to commit ourselves to a life of service. To serve Him and to be willing to sacrifice our needs, wants and comforts for Him. Listen in to be encouraged that living a sacrificial life means, its not about us, it’s about him and its not about doing our will, its about doing His.

Are you busy building your own kingdom, while neglecting God's? Are you carefully making a name for yourself, or bringing glory to His? In todays message Pastor Ed wants us to remember that as followers of Christ, our lives should be all about Jesus. He should take center stage as we embrace His life. When people think of you, what comes to their mind? Because you can't preach Christianity without including the very center of it's message. Humility, obedience and sacrifice.

Everyone in life wears multiple hats. When you’re at home you may be the husband, wife or child. When you step out of the house you might become a coach, employee or student. In todays message Pastor Ed says sometimes we treat Christianity just like that, when you walk into church you put on your Believers hat. Pastor Ed says we need to learn, in the house of the Lord, all hats are off. God doesn't want you to put on a different hat when you walk into His house, He wants you to put on a new heart.