On Sunday, Pastor Chris taught us about hearing God, whether through the Word and His Spirit, and His people. All speech and visions must be in line with His Word, completely subjected. Also, every thought needs to be taken captive; it's vital for discernment.

In his recent sermon, Pastor Chris McRae spoke on the power of prayer. Prayer not only brings us into further alignment with His will, but it never goes unheard, even when it doesn't get answered. Even in our disappointment, God always has something better in store, and His will is for our good.

Guest Dudley Hall revealed how to have a "heartburn that Tums can't fix:" knowing the Word through Jesus Christ. When reading scripture, it's paramount our hermeneutic is based on our Savior, so it fills us with life, rather than being "line by line." Overall, see the Teacher before "the lesson" itself.

On Sunday, Evangelist Andrew Cannon taught on God's power to set people free, giving his own testimony, and exegeting the Acts passage on the beggar at the gate. God doesn't give out gifts for your own enrichment, but so you can bless others, setting them free. We are blessed to be a blessing!

On Sunday, Pastor Chris explained not just how to hear God, but also what hinders us from hearing Him. Whether it's dullness of hearing, hardness of hearing, selective hearing, or no hearing at all, all of these inhibit knowing God's voice. The greatest place to find His voice and know it completely is through His Word.

On Sunday, our very own LTC Allen West preached on the centrality of Jesus Christ to our faith. While others may try to claim him, "we cannot allow anyone to take our Jesus away from us!" Thanks to Him, Christianity can even be summarized by four R's: redemption, reconciliation, restoration, and resurrection.

Invoking the Gospels, Pastor Chris McRae preached on those awaiting Christ's coming, and there always being a purpose to God's timing. As a church family, we're at a special juncture God placed us in, and we need to trust in God together.