- In this message, Pastor Doug reminds us that in order to have the time, energy, and the mindset needed to follow God and fulfill the plan He has for our lives, it is vital that we set aside vices, habits, and patternistic sins that get in our way. Decide to stop, and then take deliberate steps to keep from falling back into the area that has kept you from walking in freedom with God. In addition to setting aside common vices, it is also vitally important to decide to give up any unforgiveness we have in our lives, toward anyone, for anything. Then, with the opportunity that comes from setting aside these detriments, we need to be diligent (productive - not lazy) in pursuing all God has for us in our family life, work life, and spiritual life. As we do, God will bless us and strengthen us to live extraordinary lives.

- Any time you have met with some success in life, there is a temptation to rest on past accomplishments and become satisfied with what you have already done. In our Christian walk - both individually and as a church - this is a spiritual trap we need to work to avoid. We need to identify any area of our lives that is unproductive and needs to be changed in order to better follow Christ. We then need to decide to make productive changes that will bring new life in that area and put us in alignment with God’s purposes for our lives. In this message, Pastor Doug gives practical, real world guidance about how to put these principles into practice.

- The answer to this question is not learned in the traditional sense; it comes only by divine revelation. When Jesus came into the world, people were unclear as to who he was; in fact, even his disciples were regularly confused regarding Christ and his divine mission. Christ understood their confusion and asked them who they believed him to be (Matthew 16: 13-20). In this sermon, Pastor Doug reveals the answer as given by Peter, as well as explaining the purpose of Christ’s God-man journey and the divine espionage required to bring God’s promises to fruition.

- It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year when everyone seems to be just a bit kinder. It’s easy to be swept away with the decorations, music, gifts, and food - and to overlook the source of the celebration. In this message, Pastor Doug explains not only the fact that Christ is the “Reason for the Season” - but also why God fulfilled the plan the way He did. Doug challenges us to invite Christmas into our hearts and reminds us that hope exists in the universe only because God is real and Immanuel came on Christmas Day.

- God created you and has allowed the circumstances of this life to prepare you for the unique things He has planned for you to do. In fact, some of the very things that we think bar us from being legitimately used by God, are actually the very experiences or qualities that make us effective. As a child of God, we serve as Kings and Priests for God in the tradition that was established in the Old Testament through the tribe of Levi, beginning with Aaron. In this inspiring message, Pastor Doug shows us, through personal examples, how we can be used by God in everyday life situations. He also maps out how, by being faithful and willing to be used, we are completing our “boot camp” here on earth for our future service as Ambassadors for the King of Kings.

- Job... talk about a tough day! His response? Praise God. Wow! From hero to zero in a flash and still the only utterances of his mouth are Praise for God. In this upbeat message, Pastor Randy Don Giovanni uses the story of Job to show us how putting borders on God, or making our praises contingent on his blessings, only acts as an anchor to weigh us down and keep us from experiencing the full blessings God has for each of us.