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Text: Romans 15:1-13

From the youngest of ages, we have a deep desire for acceptance. In our families, on the playground, in the classroom, and even into our adult years we long to be accepted and received by others. The good news is that all who believe in Jesus are accepted by Him. He welcomes all to come to Him by faith and promises that He will never reject those who do. He now calls all His followers to accept one another. How is this possible? How can we do this when have so many differences? How can this be accomplished when so much around us seeks to divide us? This message shows us how we can accept one another in Christ and reveals the great blessing that awaits those who do. 

Text: Hebrews 10:23-25

Most people understand the value and importance of encouragement. We long to receive encouragement from others and are easily discouraged when it is lacking. To make matters worse, our discouragement is often escalated by the chaos, calamity, and confusion we see all around us. But for those who follow Jesus, we don’t have to live in fear, discouragement, or dismay. We can still be greatly encouraged and be used of God to greatly encourage others. How is this possible in our broken world? Be sure to listen today to experience the encouragement that we have in Jesus and to be equipped to share this encouragement with others. 

Text: Romans 12:9-13

Are you a devoted individual? Many are devoted to a sports team, a favorite restaurant, a political party, etc. without any reservations. But are you devoted to people, especially those in the body of Christ? Are you completely dedicated to others who may look differently, see things differently, or talk differently than you? In this message we are reminded that in the body of Christ there is great diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and gifts. However, in Christ we all share the same calling to be devoted to one another in brotherly love. This message explains what this looks like and challenges all believers to be like Jesus in our love and devotion to one another.

Text: Colossians 3:14-17

One of the great joys of the Christian life is that we share a common fellowship in the Body of Christ – the Church. We aren’t left alone to do life by ourselves because we have the Holy Spirit and other believers who are there to encourage us and help us to grow. One of the many ways that we grow is through faithful and loving “admonitions”. Though we naturally resist confrontation and avoid it all costs, the fact is that we occasionally need it. This message shows us how God uses these “admonitions” to mold us and equip us for His purposes in our lives, revealing practical advice for how to give, receive, and respond to these vital moments in life. 

Text: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Text: Matthew 25:31-46

All throughout God's Word He continually shows us how to honor Him in the way that we care for “one another.” Once we love God supremely, we are then empowered and enabled to love others like we should. But what does this look like? What steps should we take to get there? In this message, we learn how to put our love for one another into practical action in the way that we serve others. Our serving is so simple, yet it reveals so much about the condition of our hearts. Please listen today and consider what steps the Lord would have you to take.

Text: Luke 10:25-37

If there was ever a time in our world where we needed to be reminded of the value and importance of “one another,” it is certainly today. We live in a “me first” society where the voices of the culture and the agenda behind it continually feed our fleshly nature to look out for self first. Fortunately, God is not silent on the subject. He has given us instructions and examples of how we are to treat one another and, more importantly, He has given His Spirit to manifest the life of Jesus in and through all who follow Him as Lord. There are many “one another” statements in Scripture, but they can all be summarized in the foundational truth that we discover in this message today.

Text: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Have you ever felt that you have had enough, that you couldn’t take one more thing? Have you been ready to throw in the towel and give up? Elijah could certainly relate. Though he was a prophet of God, he reached a point where he was ready to give up on everything – people, ministry, and even life itself. However, it was in his pit of deep despair that God moved to deliver him and set him on the right path. If you or someone you know is struggling today, we invite you to listen to this message and discover the victory and hope we have in Jesus.

Text: 1 Kings 18:1-2, 17-39

Have you seen God’s power at work in your life or in the lives of others around you? It is easy for us to take for granted the many wonderful things that God has done in our life. It is also easy to miss the point. When God demonstrates His power in our lives, He does so to reveal Himself to us so that we might know Him, love Him, and worship Him. If you long to see God’s power at work in your life, we hope you will listen to this message today.

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7

It is sometimes difficult to trust in God. Life is hard - things go differently than hoped or planned, changes come suddenly, bad news comes our way, grief sets in, sin destroys, discouragement overwhelms, depression beats us down, and at times all hope seems lost. Through it all, though, we have a gracious Father who loves us and draws us to Himself. He can be trusted through every storm of life. If you need to grow in trusting Him today, please listen to this message.