The most important thing in life we can do is follow Christ. In following Him, and knowing Him, we begin to take on His character and desires. God’s foremost desire is that people would know Him as Savior. Therefore, His foremost purpose for believers is for us to share the good news of Jesus with […]

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We remember Samson as the strong man in the Bible that had his hair cut after Delilah lulled him to sleep. He was made defenseless and defeated by the Philistines. Samson relied on outward symbols instead of the substance of His faith. Although he trusted God, he became a spiritual pretender.

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The resurrection gives us the validation and hope that we’ve always waited for! On Easter we celebrate a cross and a tomb that are “open and empty”. Through what Christ accomplished, He has offered us a chance to move from empty to full of His Spirit! Now we are called to reach and “open and […]

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Do you ever wonder why Jesus had to die? Was it really necessary? Listen in on Hebrews chapters 9 & 10 to see a true picture of sacrifice that made salvation available for all of us!

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Some say the battle for our sin was won in the Garden of Gethsemane! It was completed on the cross and through the resurrection. In the gospel of Mark we find the moving account of how Jesus battles in prayer on the way to the most impactful event in history.

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Some say the battle for our sin was won in the Garden of Gethsemane! It was completed on the cross and through the resurrection. In the gospel of Mark we find the moving account of how Jesus battles in prayer on the way to the most impactful event in history.

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Our lives are ordinary. Day to day. Shouldn’t there be more? Greatness doesn’t exist in our daily schedules. However, when we follow Christ, He wants to take our ordinary and make it EXTRAORDINARY!! Listen in to Nehemiah 11-12 as we look at “Ordinary People, Extraordinary God”.

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From captivity to home. From desolation to a rebuilt city. Now the word of God takes center stage, the people repent before God, and commit to honoring His covenant the rest of their days. When in a relationship with Jesus, the new covenant provides motivation for us to give our lives over to Him and […]

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The stage has been set. The wall has been built in 52 days. The word of God is back in place as the central focus of His people. Now what? God’s people must respond. Join us in Nehemiah 9 as we see what the right response is to being exposed to God’s Word.

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Ezra & Nehemiah join forces in leading the spiritual rebuilding of God’s people. The physical structure is complete, now that true work begins in establishing God’s Word and His presence back in the midst of the people so they may continue to be a light to the nations for His glory.

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