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Text: Daniel 1

Much of the world today is living in a state of fear – fear over Covid-19, fear over the economy, fear of the government, and fear of the future. However, God shows us how we can live by faith and not be overcome by fear. One of the keys to living by faith is found in knowing God and living by our convictions. How then do we determine our convictions, how should they shape our life, and how do they impact our present and our future? All of these questions are answered in this message. We pray that you will take time to listen today so that you can experience a fearless faith!

Text: Proverbs 24:16

Many have the misconception that being a Christian means that we are perfect and have it all together. The reality, however, is that nobody is perfect except for Jesus. We all stumble and struggle along the way. Being a Christian doesn’t mean that we never fall, but it does influence how we respond when we fall. In fact, most are surprised to discover that the Christian life is often a series of “beginning again.” If you are struggling or feeling defeated, today is the day to “begin again.” We invite you to listen to this message so that you can walk in victory today!

Text: Luke 2:21-38

The greatest news that the world would ever hear was declared when the old man Simeon announced that Jesus had come not only to bring hope to Israel, but salvation to the entire world. This is good news for all. However, this means that all believers have a part in the “Christmas story.” The good news of His birth, His life, His death, and His resurrection must not be hidden, silenced, or dismissed in this “cancel” culture. Instead, God has commissioned us to take the Good News everywhere we go. We hope you will listen today to be encouraged by this Good News and to commit yourself to sharing it!

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

In our world today we are inundated with news upon news, most of which is bad and discouraging. It can all be a bit overwhelming. However, the wonderful truth of God is that it doesn’t matter how bad the news in our world may be or how difficult the circumstances are that we find ourselves in – God has given Good News for all to hear. It is not news of a vaccine, a recovered economy, an election result, or of Christmas traditions and plans. It is Good News directly from God to man that brings joy, hope, peace, and ultimately life to all who will receive it and believe it. This Good News is Good News of a Savior. If you are in need of some good news today, we invite you to listen to the greatest news ever shared!

Text: Luke 1:26-38

There’s Good News! It is not news of a vaccine, of a recovered economy, of an election result, of a peace treaty in a foreign land, or of Christmas traditions and plans. It is Good News directly from God to man that brings joy, hope, peace, and ultimately life to all who will receive it and believe it. Though we live in a dark and weary world, we can rejoice because of the Good News of a King. All of Scripture points loud and clear to Who this King is. The question for us to consider is simple, “Is He my King?” We invite you to listen today and be encouraged by the Good News!

Text: Isaiah 9:1-7

This year, 2020, will be remembered for the many difficulties and challenges that we all faced along the way. From week to week and month to month, it seemed that the news about the ongoing pandemic and its many results just grew worse and worse. Though the crisis has been draining and discouraging, there is still “Good News” that we can hold onto today. It is not news of a vaccine, a recovered economy, an election result, a peace treaty in a foreign land, or of Christmas traditions and plans. It is Good News directly from God to man that is far more important and far more lasting than any other news that you will hear in this world. We invite you today to consider the Good News of the Child that was to be born in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago.

Text: Psalm 103

There are many who consider themselves to be thankful, but how many of us actually are deliberate in giving thanks? Like the healed lepers in Luke 17, the majority of us get so caught up in our busyness and distractions that we fail to faithfully give thanks to God. In Psalm 103, we learn the keys to living with deliberate devotion and praise to the Lord. We invite you to listen today to discover how to do so and the amazing impact it has on your life and the many who follow after you.

Text: Ephesians 4:30-32; Colossians 3:12-13

Forgiveness is a common need for all humanity. We all need forgiveness from God, and we all need to extend it to one another. However, we greatly struggle with this calling. Like Peter in Matthew 18, we like to put boundaries and limitations on who and how often we will forgive. Jesus’ answer to Peter’s request, and our common problem, teaches us how greatly we need His help with forgiveness. We invite you to listen today so that you can learn how to identify when to forgive and how to do so.

Text: Galatians 6:1-5

It can be easy in life and in the church to isolate from others and do life on our own. However, we were not meant to live this way, and we will not thrive alone. No Christian will be healthy and vibrant if they are walking the journey alone. Life is hard and filled with many trials and challenges. The Christian life doesn’t mean that we are protected from these burdens, but rather that we have the Prince of Peace with us and partners around us to help us bear the burdens of life. In this message, we discover how to be a burden bearer and a burden sharer. We can’t dismiss the burdens of life, but we can handle them in a way that honors God and helps others so that there is hope and healing found.

Text: James 5:13-20

There is no more vital topic to the follower of Christ than prayer. There are many things that we value in the church – worship, preaching, fellowship, giving, encouragement, serving, evangelism, missions, etc. – but none of these are spoken of more in the Bible than prayer. Yet, many followers of Christ admit that they are weak in this discipline. So, why is this important, who should we be praying for, and how does God work through prayer? Please listen to this message to be encouraged and challenged to grow in praying for one another in the body of Christ.