Sin causes frustration in the world, because we know that we should have more. Through all the suffering and pain in our lives, our hope is to be in Christ. He has secured our eternity if we put our trust in Him. With Him, we shall have eternal life free of suffering and pain.

What is it that we look to in times of trouble? It should be the hope of our salvation. How, then, do we apply this to our everyday lives?

When we encounter suffering in our lives, we need to remember that God often uses pain in our lives to slow us down and tell us to wait on Him. The best ways to get through suffering is to remember that God is good, He is in control, and that He has eternal details in mind when we have no idea. All suffering ultimately ends with the glory of God.

As we look forward to the next calendar year, we discuss how we intend to handle the time, talents, and treasures with which we have been blessed.

The world wants us to be ignorant of sin, so we don’t confront it. Do you believe that sin impacts your relationships and your ability to love those around you? The Bible never ranks sin, so there is no ranking for sinners. We all equally need a savior.

As we begin a new series, Pastor Doug tells us that we have a certain place in the heart of the Father. While we are placed higher than the rest of His creation, we are still to submit to His authority.

We know that we are called to joy even in our suffering. How, though, are we supposed to do that? This week, Josh Knipple joins us to show that joy is not the absence of suffering, but it is the presence of God.

As we look to the story of the Christmas shepherds, we pause to look at how they received the good news of Christ’s arrival. How do we greet joy in our lives? Are we so consumed with suspicion that we do not trust the good things that God has laid out before us?

If you’ve heard the Christmas story, you’ve heard about the virgin birth. This week, Pastor Ben explains some of the reasons it is so important.

As we wrap up our series in Galatians, Pastor Doug challenges us to live out what we’ve learned. We are to stay strong and not grow weary in our good work. The harvest is worth the toil.