Wait...it's not a word that we like to hear. We want answers now, and we want to see action immediately. Waiting is hard, especially when we are hurting. The prophet Habakkuk sees pain and destruction all around him. Chaos is everywhere. Yet God asks Habakkuk to wait. Is God asking you to wait as well?

The ancient prophet, Habakkuk, witnessing the evils around him, wrestled with God's seemingly indifferent attitude. It was an offensive contradiction to His holy nature. Habakkuk decided to get alone and wait for his mind to clear. God revealed His plan and gave Habakkuk a fresh vision — hope beyond his despair.

We all face the moments when our faith is tested. But in these moments of doubt, we find our strength in Christ. Rooted and built up in Him, we stand strong, unwavering, like a tree firmly planted. We hold fast, trusting His promises. God is our refuge and our fortress, rooted in His unfailing love.

The book of Habakkuk reminds us that no place is too dark, no wall too thick, for God's grace to penetrate in a powerful and life-affirming way.

Join us for the final sermon in the series where we ask the question, what if we discovered something so powerful it would literally take us places we have never been before. The Gospel of Jesus Christ transforms our lives, our relationships, our mission, and today we see that it brings hope even in the darkest of times. In the book of John we learn that followers of Jesus have hope and help others to hope. Do you have the hope that only Jesus can give?

Zacchaeus was not well liked in his time. He cheated his own people for his gain. But Jesus noticed Zacchaeus and he didn't walk on by. Instead he pursued Zacchaeus just as he was. Friend, you are pursued by Jesus. He notices you. Not because of anything you did, but because of the beautiful gift of grace.

Pastor Ray continues the sermon series with a look at how our relationships can be transformed by the Gospel. Whether it is a friend, a spouse, a parent or sibling, Jesus teaches that we are to forgive indefinitely. It is only after fully understanding how much we ourselves are forgiven, that we can extend the same to others around us. Is it time for you to forgive someone in your life and, as a result, experience the life changing power of the Gospel?

"Your mission, if you choose to accept it..." It's a famous movie line, isn't it? But applied to your life, it takes on meaning. Each one of us has been given a mission spelled out for us in the Bible. And all it requires from us is obedience. Will you choose to accept your mission?

How can the Good News of Jesus change our city, our state, our world, and the lives of those around us? How can it change me? Join Pastor Ray as he begins a new series that uncovers the greatest power on the planet, Gospel transformation.

Pastor Ray wraps up the Brave series in Esther 10. Mordecai and Esther, along with the Jewish people, have experienced very challenging times. God has saved his people from destruction and now Mordecai is experiencing new power and success. This final chapter shows us how Mordecai, a humble and godly man, handles this new found position. What can we learn from his example? How do you respond in times of blessings?

Edict = according to google it is an official order of proclamation issued by a person in authority. Sounds serious, right? In Esther we learn of the terrifying edict to destroy the Jews. But what about in your life right now? Have you proclaimed any edicts for yourself? Good edicts like, if I get the promotion then I am successful. Or bad edicts like, if I fail at this endeavor then I am horrible. Did you know that God is able to reverse even the most powerful edicts? He did this for the Jews, saving an entire nation of people, and He wants to do it for you.

Join Pastor Ray Green as he continues the series Brave, the story of Esther. In this sermon, Pastor Ray picks up the story in Esther 5-7 as the king has a sleepless night that results in a complete course correction for the Israelites, ultimately saving God's people from destruction. God's plan is sovereign. It cannot be destroyed. Do you trust in God's plan for you? What would happen if you took your questions and worries to God and then trusted in His ability to handle it?