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Who do you admire for the stand they’ve taken? Chances are, if you admire them, it is because you agree with the stand, and you admire them for standing even though it cost them something. It’s easy to identify the costs of taking a stand and back down because the cost seemed too steep. But those who stand in spite of the costs know the price is worth it. Faith will require us to take a stand. This weekend, come get encouraged to stand strong in your faith because when you stand, you show God and the world your true devotion.

Christians can learn a lot about living a committed, devoted life to Christ from the book of Daniel. It showcases four young men who never wavered in their devotion to God. They were taken captive and thrown into a culture that demanded they abandon their devotion, but they wouldn’t bow to the demands. Join us, as we journey through the book of Daniel and let God reignite in you a fresh devotion for Him.

There is a Bible scholar named Matthew Henry who was once attacked and robbed. In his diary, he explained that he was thankful he had not been robbed before; his money was taken, but not his life. What was taken wasn’t much, and he was the one who was robbed, not the one doing the robbing. While I sincerely appreciate Matthew Henry's attitude of gratitude, it makes me sad to think he did not have a rescuer for whom he could also be thankful. The bad news is, we are surrounded by people in dire situations. The good news is, we can be the heroes they need. This Sunday, let's rediscover how Jesus makes that possible.

One of the best strategies that leads to victory is to know your enemy. When you know your enemy’s tactics, strengths, weaknesses and motivations. Satan is our greatest enemy and the more we know about him, the easier it is to recognize his activity and involvement in our lives. This week, as we finish the series, we will look at his alias and how we can identify and counter attack his moves.

The battleground over our head and heart is best fought using God’s “war-drobe.” Getting battle dressed is part of becoming battle ready. We have armor that we can wear to give us the best chance of a swift battle that ends in victory. This week, our preparation for battle will go to the next level. 

Life has two realms, a temporary bodily lifetime realm and the permanent lifetime of our soul. These two realms are also identified as the physical realm and the spiritual realm. The battleground for our heart is a war waged for eternal control. The physical battles aren’t just physical, they are spiritual. This week, we will talk about the significance of these two realms, what is at stake and how to become battle ready.

There is an unseen enemy that has made your heart his battleground. His tactics are trickery and his pursuit for your heart is never-ending. The battleground is a war-zone on your turf. This series will open your eyes beyond the physical realm to the spiritual realm, so you can be victorious over the battles Satan wages for the territory of your heart and soul.

This holiday season, join us for our four Christmas Eve Services: Saturday, Dec. 23rd at 5:00 PM or Sunday, Dec. 24th at 1:00, 2:15, or 3:30 PM. This service will be full of music and a special message from Pastor Wil. Join us as we celebrate Christmas together!

Want or need? When choosing a gift for someone, are you more likely to give them something they need or something they would want? Gift giving always requires making choices. The first Christmas, God chose to give us both, what we want and need — Peace. The gift of God’s peace isn’t just something you receive, it is something you reflect. This week, Pastor Wil is going to share some practical ways we can improve reflecting more peace this Christmas. 

So often, many of us are after “more” in life. We want to live fuller, happier lives and essentially have more of everything good. In our pursuit of more stuff we can miss pursuing Christ more. This Christmas, if we are intentional we can experience Christ more and when we experience Christ more, we will make Christmas more about Christ.