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We all have that person we could complain about, or criticize. Or we could do something crazy – like be thankful for them! Coach Ricky Kennedy issues the challenge to change our focus and, in the process, change our critical hearts!

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How should Christians handle enemies who seem bent on destruction? Dr. John tackles this challenging question through Psalm 35, where David prays for God to strike down his adversaries. Dr. John distinguishes between personal disputes requiring forgiveness and situations involving genuine wickedness, offering a nuanced approach to praying for justice while longing for God's vindication of the righteous.

Reasons for Worship: In a world of political turmoil, personal struggles, and the apparent prosperity of evil, where should believers place their trust? Dr. John’s series on Psalms 33–41 called “Reasons for Worship” explores God’s faithfulness amid life’s challenges. From David’s escapes to his reflections on the wicked, these psalms offer practical wisdom for trusting God, finding hope in desperate circumstances, and keeping faith when evil seems to prevail. This series brings both comfort and challenge, pointing to the God who is completely trustworthy in every season.

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When you think about making a Kingdom impact, your checking or savings account probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But what if it should be?

Most of us view our bank account as a simple holding place for our money—a safe spot until we’re ready to spend, give, or invest. However, the truth is that your money is never truly at rest. Banks utilize those deposits daily to fund loans, support business ventures, and invest in various projects. That’s standard practice. But here’s the exciting part: you can actually choose a banking institution that uses your money to support Kingdom work.

Let’s unpack how your everyday banking decisions could be part of something far bigger than you imagined.

When you bank with a faith-based financial institution—one that’s intentionally aligned with biblical stewardship—you allow your money to participate in Kingdom work, even when you’re not actively spending or giving. Your checking account. Your savings. Even your emergency fund. All of it can be part of something bigger.

Imagine this:

• A pastor receives a home loan.
• A new Christian school opens in an underserved community.
• A clean water project is funded overseas.

And all of it is quietly supported by everyday people like you, simply choosing to bank where their values are reflected.

That’s the vision behind Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU)—a trusted partner of Faith & Finance. CCCU offers all the modern banking tools you’d expect: online access, mobile apps, competitive rates, and more. But their mission is different. It’s rooted in biblical stewardship.

When you open an account with CCCU, your deposits don’t just sit—they serve. Since its founding, CCCU has helped fund:

• Church construction and renovations
• Ministry and mission expansions
• Affordable housing and clean water projects
• Loans for pastors, missionaries, and Christian organizations

And they’ve donated more than $6.5 million to Kingdom causes around the world.

You might be thinking, “That’s great—but I don’t have a lot in savings. Would it really make a difference?”

Absolutely. In God’s Kingdom, impact isn’t measured by dollar amounts—it’s measured by faithfulness.

Remember the boy in John 6 who brought five loaves and two fish? It seemed small. But in the hands of Jesus, it fed more than 5,000. The same principle applies here: when you offer what you have—however modest—it becomes part of something miraculous. Banking with CCCU is a way to say, “Lord, use even this for your glory.”

At Faith & Finance, we frequently discuss how we earn, give, and spend. But there’s a space in between—where your money simply rests. And even that space matters.

Because while your money is sitting, it’s still doing something. The question is: what is it doing? Is it funding what you believe in—or what you don’t? Aligning your bank account with your faith is a practical, quiet form of stewardship. It doesn’t require financial expertise—just a desire to honor God in every area of your life.

If you’re looking for a simple yet meaningful way to bring your money into greater alignment with your faith, Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) is a great place to start.

They offer:

• Full-service banking
• Competitive products
• A clear commitment to biblical values
• Real-world impact for the gospel

To learn more or open an account, visit:

There are two things, two attitudes, that kill love. In this message, Chip exposes what those two attitudes are, how to spot them, and how to keep them from ruining your love life.

Learning to love in “Real Time”

1. Responding to Hurts:Truth: Love is patient and kind (1 Corinthians 13:4a).Practice: When hurt, love absorbs the blow and responds with kindness.
2. Responding to Differences:Truth: Love does not envy or boast; it is not rude, self-seeking, easily angered, or does it keep a record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:4b-5).Practice: Celebrate differences and refuse to compare (1 Corinthians 12:12-31).

Comparison always leads to carnality.

• Envy (Compares UPWARD): Produces jealousy, anger, resentment, and bitterness (1 Corinthians 12:15-16).
• Solution: Believe God is good and has provided what's best for you. Admit and repent, ask God to use you, meditate on His goodness, and choose gratitude.
• Arrogance (Compares DOWNWARD): Produces pride, boasting, rudeness, and independence (1 Corinthians 12:21-22).
• Solution: Admit your needs and be vulnerable to receive God's goodness. Remember everything is from God, recall your humble beginnings, spend time with those who know your true self, and admit your needs.

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Rejection and disappointment will wound us all, so how can we overcome the pain they bring? In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the remedy for rejection found in Jesus. He shares the story of Joseph and his family, and how hurtful situations can affect people differently. Pastor Allen also shows how, no matter what circumstance we face, Jesus has provided the acceptance we seek. He teaches about the Divine Exchange, where Jesus traded his perfect holiness for our sins and hurts. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, we have been promised joy, honor, and glory in the midst of shame and rejection—and we can live in the freedom that provides.