Leadership in Israel had changed hands several times. When Samuel's children proved to be corrupt, the nation of Israel complained for a king - another human leader instead of turning to God. The people were warned of the consequences but still chose to be like God rather than being with Him. This week, Pastor Doug explains that obedience is not open to interpretation, and is more important than sacrifice.

We know Jesus died for us, but have we really gone into the Word and prayed and sought the price Christ payed for our soul?

We know Jesus died for us, but have we really gone into the Word and prayed and sought the price Christ payed for our soul?

The book of Ruth shows that God identifies with Gentiles, as well as telling a great love story. This week, Pastor Don Rough tells us that Ruth's story also shows another crucial point. Satan cannot thwart God's plan, and instead will often feed into it.

God is always good to see us through our trials. If not for Him, we would be consumed by the trials and cares of life.

God is always good to see us through our trials. If not for Him, we would be consumed by the trials and cares of life.

After Joshua died, Israel once again drifted toward idolatry. The book of Judges tells the story of the people's recurring cycle of coming to God, falling away, suffering, crying out, and coming back to God. This week, Pastor Ben Long tells us that it is too easy to criticize Israel without looking at our own lives on a daily basis.

There are those who have come in the name of Christ who were falsely led, but if we are followers of Christ, we have an anointing from the Holy Spirit.

There are those who have come in the name of Christ who were falsely led, but if we are followers of Christ, we have an anointing from the Holy Spirit.

As the people of Israel enter the Promised Land, God commands them to be strong and courageous. He will be with them as they remember the Law that He had given to them. Even one of the people of Jericho remind Israel what God had done for them already. As an object of God's wrath, Jericho was completely destroyed. We need to understand God's wrath in order to better recognize His grace.