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Even in life’s messiest moments, God is still working. In this message from Philippians, we learn from Epaphroditus—a man who nearly died serving God but found healing and purpose. Paul reminds us to celebrate what God is doing in others and trust He can bring victory in our own story too. Real joy isn’t about perfection; it’s about seeing God’s hand in every situation.

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Joy isn’t about comfort, success, or easy circumstances—it’s about Jesus. In this powerful message from Philippians, we see how Paul, writing from prison, teaches that real joy can exist even in suffering. When we shift our focus from our problems to God’s promises, we discover that joy isn’t fragile—it’s a firm foundation rooted in eternity. No matter what we face, God can work through the mess, bring purpose to our pain, and remind us that our story ends in victory.

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What does real joy look like when life gets hard? In this message from Acts 16, Pastor Dave Hastings shares how Paul and Silas found joy in the middle of pain—and how their faith became a powerful testimony that drew others to Christ.

Even in your darkest moments, your response can point people toward Jesus.

📖 Scripture: Acts 16:22–25

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When life gets tough, faith keeps running. 🏃‍♂️💨

📖 Hebrews 12:1–3 | Close the Gap: Perseverance

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When you’ve experienced the love of Christ, you can’t keep it to yourself. This message unpacks what it means to live “in Christ” — seeing others through His eyes and helping them find their way back to God. We’re not just saved from something; we’re saved for something. 💬✨

📖 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 | Closing the Gap: Living on Mission

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In this message, we dive into Paul’s teaching on the armor of God and discover the vital role prayer plays in closing the gap between salvation and sanctification. Prayer isn’t just a casual habit—it’s the weapon God gives us to stand strong, resist the enemy, and invite His power into every part of our lives. We’ll explore what it means to “pray in the Spirit,” persevere in prayer, and live in constant communion with God so our faith grows deeper and stronger every day.

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This week, we’re diving into what may be one of the most important steps in our spiritual growth, renewing our minds. Most of us can relate to the gap between who we are now and who we know God is calling us to be. But as Romans 12:2 teaches us, transformation doesn’t begin with willpower, it begins with our thought patterns. Whether it's the decisions we make, the beliefs we hold, or the purpose we chase, there's a daily battle going on for our minds. We’ll explore how the world’s broken ways of thinking creep into our lives and how, through God’s Word, prayer, and community, we can learn to think like Jesus thinks. Let’s close the gap between the life we’re living and the life we were created for!

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Paul warns the Corinthians, and us, that when we let sin creep in and go unrecognized or unrepentant, it doesn’t just slow our spiritual growth; it can completely derail it. Like the early believers, it’s easy to blend in with culture, to justify what God calls us to turn from. But Paul reminds us that when we were washed and saved, we made a commitment to leave that old life behind. The grace of Jesus is powerful enough to cover even the worst sins, but it also calls us to holiness and transformation.

The gap is steadily closed when we come to understand and practice the truths contained in the Word of God.

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We're so excited to welcome back Pastor Rick Burdette from Lexington as our final guest speaker for August! He has an amazing message you don't want to miss! Thank you, Rick!

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