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In this message originally given on Memorial Day weekend, Pastor Mat looks at how we can pass on our faith to the next generation. As the children of Israel crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land, the Lord had them choose twelve stones to leave as a memorial of what He had done for His people. Then He had them leave another set of stones. Why two memorials? And how does this help us pass our faith onto the next generation?

This message, originally given for Memorial Day, does emphasize the importance of remembering and reflecting upon what the Lord has done for us. But like the Israelites as they prepared to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land, we need to move forward into what God has for us next. Especially if you find yourself stuck in what has been, this message will encourage you to look ahead to what the Lord has for you now.

How can we live in this fallen world in a manner that honors God? Daniel was taken to Babylon as a young man, had his name and his life changed by a pagan nation. Yet he clung to the Living God, filtering everything he was taught by the world, through the truth of the Word of God. How was he able to do that? Can we do it? Pastor Igor gives us the key.

The Apostle Paul's letter to the Corinthians is often seen as harsh. But in this study, Pastor Jin points out that Paul's heart is not to condemn the believers in Corinth, but to grow them out of their immaturity. We often have to "go back to the beginning" to refresh our spiritual walks and keep going for Jesus Christ. Be encouraged by this renewing message.

Worldly wisdom does not find God. In fact, man's intellect and religious fervor often prevents people from coming into a relationship with the Living God. So what does the Lord use to open our eyes? Pastor Jin explores this portion of Paul's letter to the Corinthians to show us the unorthodox means which God -- in His wisdom -- uses to draw us to Jesus Christ.

We live in a day and age much like the time of the Judges: everyone does what is right in their own eyes -- even within the church. The need to stand on the Word of God is greater than ever, no matter what the cost. And the need to prepare the next generation to do the same must be a priority. Pastor Jin points this out from the book of Joshua, dealing with Israel leaving twelve stones to memorialize the deliverance of the Lord.

At some point in our lives our faith will be tested. And if we're just going through the motions, if our roots don't run deep, we may fail the test. In this study, Pastor Jonah looks at Pau's words to the Corinthians, reminding all of us who we are in Christ, and the power we have through the Holy Spirit to get real with God and stay that way.

Do you struggle with finding the balance between serving the Lord and spending time with Jesus alone? Many believers do. This study drawn from an account of the Lord's lesson for Mary and her sister Martha, will help give perspective on the one thing that is truly needful in our lives.

Pastor Mat takes an alliterative look at Communion, pointing out seven C's that should characterize this event whenever we celebrate it. If you find that taking communion has become mere ceremony without depth and meaning, listen to this teaching and ask the Lord to help you take it to heart.

What do you have in your house? That's the interesting question the prophet Elisha asked a widow, desperate for help for her family. You might think you don't have a lot to meet your own needs, or a lot to help others, or a lot to offer in service to the Lord...but in this study we will find that whatever we do have is a lot when we give it to Jesus. Go to God first with your desperate situation and watch Him work.