John the baptist spoke of one who would come baptizing in the Holy Spirit and with fire. Jesus was that baptizer and the baptism in the Holy Spirit is still available today for all followers of Jesus, empowering us to direct lost and disconnected souls back to Jesus as the savior.

Jesus is our healer. Christ's sacrifice did more than just cleanse us of sin, it also paid the price for our sickness. Our healing was paid for on the cross.

We begin our look at our four core doctrines as a church starting with Jesus is our savior.

Today's message focuses on our core values as a church. Why is it we do what we do?

What values are instilled in our families? The truth is that so many families today are struggling within their own family dynamics. Value, faithfulness, and forgiveness are integral to the life of the home. Are we instilling these values to the ones we love most?

We must be wholly dedicated to Jesus as he begins to work the miraculous in and through us.

How long will we wait until we push back the darkness in our areas of influence? The Holy Spirit has empowered us. Embrace his purpose.

In order to THRIVE we must remember that people, events, and process are not to be worshipped. What is God saying today? Are we using his Word as the filter for his move or our past experiences?

2018 is our year to thrive - as individuals, as families, as a church. The first step to thriving is to learn how to lead ourselves well. We cannot lead anyone else to the promised land if we ourselves are not in obedience to God and his ways.

Jesus came to reestablish relationship between Creator and his creation. That reality is still alive today.