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They say the average adult makes 35,000 decisions every day - how many of those do you make out of fear instead of courage? Courage isn't the absence of fear or something you can muster up, rather it comes from abiding in Jesus and being confident that He is with you and His promises are true. Only Holy Spirit can silence the voices of negativity, fear, and doubt and fill you with the boldness you need to make your next decision with courage and faith.

Technology promises to make our lives easier, but does it make it better? How does social media in particular affect our kids' development? Their social skills, relationships, and ability to focus can each be negatively affected by too much screen time. Though the easy option for parents, remember, "let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9).

Join us as Cher Dombowsky shares an important message on the effects of social media on children.

Have you ever had a 'last straw' moment? How did you react? Did you experience despair, or a strengthening of your faith through the ordeal? Join John Mohan as he unpacks how we can transition from despair to hope in those moments by exercising aggressive faith.

The heart, one of the vital organs in our physical body, also symbolizes the spiritual core of our emotions and desires. The Bible commands us to guard our hearts, and to offer our bodies as living sacrifices in worship to Him. Only by surrendering ourselves to God daily will we cultivate hearts of humility, thanksgiving, adoration and service that make up the heart of worship.

The Holy Spirit can move in a believer's life in a multitude of ways, bestowing supernatural power and ability for the purpose of Church health and growth. Manifestation gifts, the category of gifts that include healing, prophecy, wisdom, and tongues, are perhaps the least understood and will be explored by Pastor Larry in this message. The most important thing to remember about operating in any spiritual gift, though, is to remain focused on the Giver and not the gift, allowing yourself to simply be the vessel for the power of God to flow through.

Pastor Walter Engel, Pastor Phil Siggelkow, and Pastor Alex Allan have served in full-time ministry a combined total of 162 years, and we're so honored to have them share a powerful word on being a follower of Jesus. Pastor Walter will share on the Biblical call of God on a believer's life, Pastor Phil on the aspects of the life-long commitment to the call, and Pastor Alex on the significance of being convinced of the personal call. 

Of all the spiritual gifts, the motivational gifts most reveal the personality of God. People who love to serve, encourage, give, and show mercy often don't realize they're operating in a spiritual gift because it comes so naturally to them. But these gifts are essential to the health and life of the church and deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

God wants to be with us. The Bible is a trustworthy way to be with Him. In the Bible we experience the uniqueness of Jesus.

When Jesus referred to God not only as 'Father' but as 'Abba' (which means 'Daddy') it revolutionized the culture of its day, and His description of His Father as loving, forgiving and gracious continues to bring revolutionary illumination today, the most fatherless generation in history. So whatever idea might come to your mind at the mention of the word 'Father', allow the restorative and redemptive Father heart of God to realign your life back to Him again. For when you know who His, then you know who you are, and you know what to do.

Have you ever received a gift and never opened it? The Holy Spirit has given each of us gifts designed to equip us for the work of ministry, but it's up to us to know our gifts and grow in them. In today's message, Pastor Larry unpacks the gifts found in the Ministry category: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.