Among the many paradoxes of scripture, Matthew 23:12 tells us that those who exalt themselves will be humbled.  Darrell explores the idea that real freedom is found when we let go of the need to be honored

Darrell considers four paradoxes that Jesus taught: Gain by losing, rise by lowering, get by giving, and live by dying.  Whereas self-centeredness pervades the thinking of our culture, Jesus shows us a different way and a better way.

In each of the opportunities that God calls us into, victory comes only when our eyes are on Him. When we become overcome by the “Giants” in our lives, our focus turns away from the only One who can deliver us.  In this message,  Daniel encourages us to stop focusing on our “Giants” and instead, focus on the living God.

What do you live for?  What makes you feel God’s pleasure?  These are fundamental to the spiritual race that we are all running.  Darrell highlights the life of one of his hero’s, Eric Liddell, and from that context exhorts each of us to do what we were created to do.

Moni shares a brief word from Luke 5:4.  In this passage, Jesus tells Simon Peter to cast his nets out into the deep water after a long night of having caught nothing.  Peters many years of experience produces nothing, but his obedience leads him to a miracle.

God brought Israel out of captivity after may miraculous events.  When Moses met God on Mt. Sinai, he received the Ten Commandments, and in Ex 20:12, we are commanded to honor our mothers and fathers that we might live long upon the earth.  On this special Mother’s day, Darrell encourages us with some important details of how we can take seriously this promise and so honor our mothers.

How can we join Jesus in His  mission of redemption?  Jacob reminds us that following Jesus is more than just knowing and doing the right things.  It is a journey of moving toward Jesus that begins as God draws people to Himself.  Our role is to come along side and share our story.

In a recent survey, 83% of Americans say that they consider themselves to be a Christian.  In this message, Darrell explores what people are expressing when they use the term Christian.  In doing so, he answers the question, "What is the difference between being a cultural Christian and a true disciple of Christ?"=

How seriously do we take the command to love our neighbors as ourselves?  So, as asked in Luke 10:29, “Who is our neighbor?” Daniel challenges us to take seriously the neighbor who is difficult to love and the neighbor who actually lives next door.