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Text: Matthew 18:1-10

Many in our culture are focused on living their lives for themselves, according to their wants, desires, and pleasures. Sadly, even in the Church many live focused on their own personal “liberties” in Christ. However, God shows us in His Word that the purpose of this liberty in Christ is to free us so that we might live for the glory of God and the good of others. In this message, we learn the importance of living our life in such a way that it brings glory to God and good to others, especially those younger believers and even children in our lives who are following our footsteps. Our lives can provide stepping stones for their growth or stumbling blocks that hinder them. The choice is up to us. We pray that you will listen to this message and choose carefully the type of stone your life is becoming for others.

Text: Mark 10:13-16

Children are a great gift from God, but with these gifts come great responsibility. While we are all called to care for them and lead them, we often struggle with leading them in the things that matter most. We might focus on their physical growth and development, their academic success and growth in knowledge, their increased athletic ability, their vast creativity, and a host of other wonderful things. However, who is focused on their soul? Who is concerned about their relationship with Jesus? This message shows us a great failure of the disciples and the clear resolution of Christ. We invite you to listen today so that you can avoid this failure and can faithfully lead others, including children, to Jesus.

Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2

In many cultures children may be looked down upon because of their lack of education or expertise. Some view them as a liability, a burden, and a nuisance. Sadly, because we live in a fallen world and evil is real, there are also some who exploit children and use them for their own purposes. However, it is amazing to discover how God views children. Throughout His Word He shows many truths about His perspective of children and gives clear instructions and examples of how we should care for them today. We invite you to listen today to discover God’s role in providing us with children, and our role in caring for them well.

Text: Exodus 14:1-13 (KJV)

Have you ever come to a dead-end road in life where you didn't know where to turn? Have you ever wondered where God was and what He was doing while you seemed stuck? There are often times in life where we don't know where to go, where to turn, or what to do, but this message reminds us that the Lord is always with us and He always has a plan. We simply need to look to Him, wait on Him, and trust in Him. If you find yourself in a difficult place today, we pray that you will listen to this message so that the Lord might lead you forward in faith.

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

One of the most common practices in the Church, throughout every denomination, is the practice of the Lord’s Supper. Though most understand its depiction of the death of Christ, there are still many uncertainties and misunderstandings as to what it all means and how it should be practiced. This message takes us to Scripture to answer the five most commonly asked questions about this wonderful ordinance for the Church. We invite you to listen today, so that you might be encouraged and prepared to rightly partake of the Lord’s Supper.

Text: Acts 13:1-5

There is much confusion about the meaning and the importance of the church in our world today. Even many Christians see the church through clouds of hurt, division, and skepticism. However, when we look to God’s Word, we get a clear picture of what the church should be focused on and how we should function today. When we get back to the basics of seeking and surrendering to His will, there is no telling what He will do. We invite you to listen today so that you might discern your next steps in what God is saying to the church today.

Text: John 2:1-12

Most of us have learned a great deal about life from watching and listening to our mothers, but nowhere in history are a mother's words more important than the words that we read from the mother of Jesus in John 2. The words are not important because of who spoke them or because of the scene that surrounded her. The words were important because of Who they referenced and how they called the people to respond. Today we would all be wise to listen to the message, receive it, and respond in the same way as we see modeled in the text.

Text: John 13:1-17

Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? Perhaps you remember as a child daydreaming of being like a certain athlete, actor, or other famous person. Fortunately, as we age and mature we usually grow out of that stage. However, for the Christian we never outgrow this stage. In fact, it is a sign of growth and maturity that we continually pursue being more like one person – Jesus Christ. God calls us out of sin and darkness into salvation, but that doesn’t mean that we sit around and do nothing once we’ve been rescued. Our life-long mission is now to know Him, obey Him, and be more like Jesus. This message today points us to a practical but powerful way that we can be more like Him. We hope you will listen to be encouraged and challenged to follow His example.

Text: Matthew 3:1-17

One of the most common practices associated with Christianity is baptism. This centuries old practice seems bizarre to many, but it is also confusing to many because of the various ways it is practiced across the scope of evangelical churches. However, it is man who has distorted its meaning and compromised its application. God’s definition, description, depiction, and demonstration are all laid out clearly in His Word. We invite you to listen today to discover what biblical baptism is all about and to consider if this is the next step for you in your relationship with Christ.

Text: Revelation 4-5

What do you think of when you think of heaven? Many often think of loved ones who have passed away, streets of gold, gates of pearl, angels, personal mansions, and perhaps the biblical characters that they hope to meet. Unfortunately, however, our interests in such things often reveal that we have missed what heaven is all about. It’s all about the Lord. God will not settle for a man-centered view of heaven, and neither should we. In this message, God pulls back the curtain of heaven for just a moment to give us a glimpse of what heaven looks like. We pray that you will listen today and be moved by a refreshed vision of the Lord.