This sermon was recorded on October 20, 2024. Wrapping up The Ripple Effect is Garett Pierson, Growth Ministries and High School Ministries Lead, alongside Pastor Caleb Williamson, Pastor of Junior High Ministries. They talk about how wisdom is pursued through mentorship and self-evaluation, while surrendering to God's plan involves trusting divine guidance. Daily prayer and the Holy Spirit's leading are essential for effective discipleship, fostering relationships built on faith and support.

This sermon was recorded on October 13, 2024. Imparting spiritual life to the next generation is essential. Community support plays a vital role in addressing the challenges faced by youth today. Raising expectations encourages them to aim for greatness instead of mediocrity. Authenticity in faith shows real-life applications of spiritual teachings. A genuine relationship with God emphasizes forgiveness, purpose, and hope, highlighting the collective responsibility to nurture and guide the younger generation.

This sermon was recorded on October 6, 2024. In this new series, "The Ripple Effect," we are talking about how to disciple the next generation. Whether you know it or not, you have influence over the people around you, older and younger. God has called us to go and tell the world of the good news that is Him. The message this week is an interview between Pastor Joe Parks and Humboldt County Young Life staff member, Jakob Clark. Young Life's purpose is reaching the next generation and sharing the Gospel with them through various means. Join us in listening to how we, as a community and body of Christ can disciple the next generation.

This sermon was recorded on September 29, 2024. Wrapping up our series "Don't Take the Bait" was guest speaker, Scott Lemmon. Scott talks about the importance of forgiving and why we should forgive others. Sometimes, we hold on to the little things, but even those should be given to the Lord. As God forgives us, so should we forgive others.

This sermon was recorded on September 22, 2024. As Christians, we often feel like we are right about everything and that it is our job to tell people when they are wrong and how they need to do it right. God tell us that it is not our job to be right, but to walk through life being forgiven and forgiving. Pastor Joe walks us through some passages in John 13 during this week's sermon to help us understand that it's not about being right, but that it's about living forgiven. Follow along using the sermon notes on our ⁠⁠app⁠⁠!

This sermon was recorded on September 15, 2024. Pastor Joe Parks gives the second sermon in the "Don't Take the Bait" series on the trap of revenge. Pastor Joe explains the difference between revenge and justice. He uses passages from Romans to share what God has to tell us about revenge and justice as well us giving us three points to help us remember what is important to know.

Pastor Joe kicked off our new sermon series "Don't Take the Bait" on September 8, 2024. The first part of this series addresses the trap of being offended and how we are to "step over the trap" instead of taking the bait.

This sermon was recorded on September 1, 2024. Wrapping up The Elijah Element is speaker Garett Pierson, the growth and high school ministries lead. Garett speaks on what it looks like to become who God made you to be as well as who you should have around you in order to grow the way you want. He encourages everyone to always trust in God's process and stick closely with Him in the easy and the hard times of our lives.

This sermon was recorded on August 25, 2024. Pastor Joe Parks gives a sermon on empowering others and explains what it looks like to cultivate spiritual growth together. Pastor Joe shares that there are three types of friends we should have in order to have good, spiritual growth. He uses examples from Elijah's life in 1 & 2 Kings to help us understand why this style of spiritual growth is healthy and helpful.

This sermon was recorded on August 18, 2024. Faith Center welcomes missionary Maggie Josiah as a guest speaker this weekend to share her story and experience with African Hospitality Institute (AHI). After Maggie speaks, Joe continues the teaching on The Elijah Element.