Same sex attraction is a topic that is sometimes felt to be taboo in church. We were blessed to have Michelle Smith speak to us about her experiences with same sex attraction and the amazing way God worked in her life.

Most of us have driven in dense fog before. Typically we do not pull over and wait for the fog to lift. It could add hours to our trip. It would keep us from reaching our destination or worse, missing out on something that was time sensitive. Its also dangerous to be stopped on the road because others might not see us. Instead, we look for something to guide us. Markers on the road or tail lights of a vehicle in front of us. We put a certain level of trust in whats ahead to get us safely to where we want to go despite the anxiety we might feel over the conditions. In our faith travels we will encounter fog, storms and rough conditions. Even in clear conditions we may be lost, unsure of where we are going. Jesus is our beacon. He is the shining light piercing through anything the world can put between us. His light can be seen no matter the direction we are coming from. Jesus is asking you to put your faith in him and promises He will guide you safely to your destination. Follow along as Pastor D.M. Gates explains why following Jesus through the fog is the only way to travel.

We sometimes refer to God as the author of our lives. Did you know that the Devil is also an aspiring "writer"? If we allow his temptations to begin to shape our lives we are allowing him to script our future. God writes our story with the purest love we can hope to know. The Devil, on the other hand, writes out of lust and desire for you. Follow along as Pastor D.M. Gates helps us understand the difference in this important message

One of the worst things that plagues us is the dozens of excuses that keep us from finishing a work. Surely we can all think of projects we've started and not finished in our lives. Maybe they were of little significance so it seemed okay to not finish them. What happens when you do that enough times that it becomes your norm? What happens when you never finish anything? What if you are leading a person to Christ...and quit? Follow along as Pastor D.M. Gates shows us why finishing a work is so much more important and beneficial than the finished product being perfect.

What's your spiritual credit score? Can God look at your spiritual credit report and say "Yes, they are ready for the next big thing"? God loves to provide for us and give us the things we want but He will do so when He is sure we are ready. So how do we get there? What do we need to do to show God that we are ready for everything He has to offer us? Follow along with Pastor D.M. Gates in Faith that Works (Part 4) The Long Game and find out!

God's word tells us that the Devil attacks us with fiery darts. These darts come in many forms but one of the most effective are the lies the enemy whispers to us. Lies that take us away from the truths of God's promises. Pastor J. Lewis dives into the word and shows us exactly where we can find examples of God's truth to combat the lies of the enemy.

Imagine someone came into your home and remodeled your kitchen. In the process they filled your cupboard with every imaginable spice and seasoning. At your disposal would be the freshest cuts of meat, fish and poultry you could think of. The kitchen would be outfitted with the latest in culinary hardware. New stove, refrigerator, blenders, anti-griddles and every type of cutlery and hand tool you could ever want is at your fingertips. Great. You have every physical thing you could possibly need to create culinary masterpieces to rival the most renowned chefs in the world. Now what? Bowl of cereal? PB and J sandwich? Maybe kick out a bowl of microwaved Ramen? Seems like a waste doesn't it? God has given you His living word in the Bible. He has given you all you could possibly need to nourish your spiritual appetite with rich, filling, nutritious and long lasting food. Have you made the effort to learn to prepare the multitude of incredible works He has set the foundation for? Do you know where to find the specific scripture you need to "season" a particular situation in life? Are you able to interpret His word and present it in a way that would be pleasing to even the most discerning of palettes? Follow along with Pastor J. Lewis in the second installment of Faith that Works as he talks to us about how important it is to be intimately connected to God's word and how it benefits...everything.

Join us as Pastor D.M. Gates leads us into a new series titled Faith That Works. He poses the question "Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it?" The Bible tells us that it is impossible to please God without faith but what does that really mean? Jump into this new series and find out what you might not have known about "having faith".

Your neighbor is doing well, better than ever in fact. Things are going very well for them in every aspect of their life. What do you feel when you see that? What goes through your mind when they tell you just how blessed they are? Follow along with Pastor D.M. Gates as he finishes up the current series and find out why you should rejoice with your neighbor above all else. Believe it or not, there is a benefit to you also...listen in.

In this week’s sermon Pastor D.M. Gates talks to us about the importance and the benefit of solid partnerships. How long would you remain at your job if you were told they could no longer guarantee a paycheck? Does God not have a covenant with us? Are we not made a promise when we partner with Him? Jesus is an easy pick to partner with but what about your church or the people in your church? More importantly what about those that are yet to be in your life? Are you prepared to make new and fruitful partnerships that not only benefit you but edify the church?