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Text: Ephesians 5:1-17

Have you ever felt like you were just wasting time? We each have the same amount of hours, minutes, and seconds in the day. We also have specific opportunities that are given to us. Unfortunately, however, we don’t always capitalize on these moments and, as a result, miss out. In this message, we learn what God has to say about us making the most of our time on earth.

Text: Luke 2:8-20

Have you ever felt forgotten, rejected, unworthy, and uncertain of a given situation? In this message we discover that these were the same things that the shepherds experienced. Much to their surprise, however, God had a plan for their lives that was greater than they could have ever imagined. Through this message we discover a fourth key to overcoming fear and walking in victory. God’s message through the shepherds was clear – If He came to give peace to even the shepherds, then surely He will give peace to all men who are willing to trust in Him. 

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Fear is an emotion that often paralyzes us and hinders us in taking action. This is true physically, but it is also true spiritually. Surely Joseph faced many fears as he personally dealt with the chaos, confusion, and pain of betrayal. But, he was able to overcome fear and experience one of the greatest miracles the world has ever seen. In this message, we learn the key to his victory and discover how we, too, can overcome fear. 

Text: Luke 1:26-49

Sermon Synopsis: There are many ways that fear hinders us spiritually. In this message we learn from the life of Mary that when it comes to God’s plans and purposes, we have nothing to fear. Instead we can learn to trust God and surrender completely to His plans, knowing that with Him all things are possible. 

Text: Luke 1:5-25,57-79

Many live their lives every day influenced by fear. Fear impacts our lives in many ways, some small and some great. However, we learn from this message that God doesn’t want us to live in fear. In fact, He is the key to overcoming it. In this message, we learn from Zacharias the first key to experiencing victory over fear. 

Text: Psalm 100:1-5

In this message we see that Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, a state of mind, or an attitude. It is an action that is to be lived out every day by followers of Jesus. From Psalm 100 we discover several ways that we should live with thanksgiving and why we should do so.

In 1 Thessalonians 2, Paul gives us a glimpse of what made his ministry so impactful and shows how a life of selfless concern must compliment the Gospel message. This sermon seeks to answer the question: "What must followers of Jesus be aware of in their hearts, if they are to please God by living selfless lives and see people come to Jesus as a result?" Paul indicates three areas that he addressed in his own heart and we must as well.

Speaker Bio: Ben Fleet is a native Virginian born in Blacksburg. After graduation from Pensacola Christian College, he served as the Youth Pastor at Max Creek Baptist Church in Virginia. Ben and his wife Alyssa were married in 2011 and have been blessed with two children. Since Ben last preached at Crosslink in May of 2016, he and his family have relocated to Montreal, Canada to answer God’s call to plant churches in unreached urban areas of North America. Ben currently serves as the Church Planting Intern at Renaissance Church in Montreal, as well as the Church Planting Assistant to the North American Mission Board.