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Sometimes it seems that all the odds are stacked against us because of where we’ve come from or what we’ve done. In John 4 Jesus engages in conversation with a Samaritan woman whom most people would’ve considered an outcast beyond...
We live in an entitlement culture. Most people believe that there’s a long list of things they need to be happy. They also believe they’re entitled to everything on their list. The Bible has a lot to say about that....
When we look to the scriptures for examples of dramatic life change, the Apostle Paul ranks first in his class. Born a “Pharisee of the Pharisees,” no one would’ve ever predicted the seismic changes that were to come in his...
At one point in his ministry the Apostle Paul considered John Mark a failure; so much so that he dismissed him as a traveling companion. There were a lot of people who surely advised John Mark to “just give up,”...
The church is filled with imperfect people who behave imperfectly. If we’re not careful we can allow that imperfection to sour us towards God and his family, and distract us from his mission. In this message we will examine how...
Most people have a surface level relationship with their friends. They aren’t able to be vulnerable because they’re afraid of being betrayed. In this message we will look at what it takes to become the kind of friend we want...
Some of our best and worst moments in life probably happened in the context of our families. If we’re not careful, we can carry the pain of childhood with us into adulthood and allow it to negatively impact our outlook...
Our culture wants us to be busy pursuing the wrong goals. Our priority should be our relationship with Jesus because the health of that friendship affects every other area of our lives. In this message we will look at the...
Some things are worth changing for the sake of reaching others. Paul had a unique ability to adapt to the contexts God put him in. If he was with religious people he learned how to connect with them. If he...
Keeping a close watch on your life is a team effort. Paul had the courage and the commitment to truth to challenge Peter when he was wrong. Proverbs teaches that “as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another.” Paul...
Sometimes we have to stand and fight when the enemy attacks. When we do, it’s important that we have on the full armor of God and know how to use it.
If we aren’t paying attention to what’s going on around us we will be blindsided by the enemy.
Our thoughts shape our actions. We need to focus our thoughts on things that honor God and will help us help others.
Jesus gave his disciples marching orders over 2,000 years ago and those orders have remained the same. We are commanded to go everywhere in the name of Jesus to introduce people to Jesus.
The Church is a family and a family shares life together in all circumstances. The early church lived with a generous spirit and it was attractive to outsiders. As God’s children, we should continue that legacy today.
John was known as the “disciple Jesus loved.” It’s no wonder that in I John he uses the word “beloved” to describe all of us who are in relationship with Jesus. This revolutionary love transforms our entire lives.
The world changed the day the Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world. As the followers of Jesus we have access to a source of power that exceeds anything this world can generate on its own. In this message we...
In spite of its flaws and imperfections, the church is still God’s redemptive tool on earth. Meant to be a safe place for all people to discover hope, the church is a picture of God’s global family. In this message...
In increasing numbers, people are putting ultimate faith in science, government, education, and a variety of other entities that cannot do what Jesus is capable of doing. Jesus has the power to rescue us from everything on earth that troubles...
No book has stood the test of time like the Bible. It transcends time and culture and is helpful when we choose to put it into practice in our lives. In this message we will look at why the Bible...
God is still in control, still seated on the throne, and his plan will still be executed no matter what we think or feel. He knows what is best for us and wants what is best for us, so we...
Jesus gives us incredible insight on how we can live lives full of faith in the midst of our most difficult storms.
Christmas is a feast for a reason. We have something and someone to celebrate! The Old Testament was full of feasts, but all of them were simply the appetizer leading up to the arrival of Jesus, the centerpiece of God’s...
When we serve others we are simply following the example of Jesus, our Savior. God has always commanded his people to be servants.
When we give generously, we are only doing what has been done for us. God has always commanded His people to give generously to those who don’t have much.
Hospitality is something we can practice all year. God has always commanded His people to welcome those who need a home into their homes.
In the middle of life’s challenges, it’s easy to lose sight of all the things (big and small) that we should be grateful for. In this message, we will learn how to create a lifestyle of gratitude where we thank...
When we talk to God, it brings life’s circumstances into focus and helps us see what matters and what doesn’t. In the message, we will learn to see prayer as a first response instead of a last resort when life...
There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is often dictated by life’s circumstances, whereas joy is a gift from God that resides in the human heart in spite of our circumstances. In this message, we will learn how...
We’ve all said things and done things without thinking. Whether it’s buying something we don’t need, eating something we know isn’t good for us, dating someone who isn’t healthy, or speaking up when we should probably stay quiet, impulsive behavior...
Worry can drain the human heart of stability and cause us to live in a constant state of fear. From political instability to economic downturns to global pandemics, the news offers a steady stream of nail-biting topics. In this message,...
All of us struggle with sadness from time to time in life. But not all of us wake up everyday thinking the sun will never shine again. Depression is exhausting and it’s leading millions of people to believe there is...
Addiction seems like a losing battle in our society. From food to heroin to pornography, everywhere we turn we are dangerously led towards appetites that threaten to destroy us. In this message, we will learn how to take the first...
Jeremiah, the “weeping” prophet, once cried, “Peace, peace, when there is no peace.” He was like a doctor telling a patient, “You may feel okay, but you’re not.” When a physician delivers that kind of message it usually means that...
One thing we all need in our lives is healing: emotional healing, physical healing, relational healing, spiritual healing. The good news is that God specializes in healing. Jesus is called “The Great Physician.” And God Himself is called, “Jehovah Rapha:...
Have you ever been completely out of something: money, food, strength? How about hope? Where can we go when there’s no one or no place to turn? The answer for a believer is to trust in the provision of our...
This name for God comes from the Hebrew word, “El” which means “God,” and the Hebrew word, “Shaddai” which means “Almighty.” To a Jew, El-Shaddai spoke of God’s unlimited power. Consider a question: “How would your life change if you...
The literal meaning of “Yahweh” is “I am.” That means that if we ask, “Were you present at those difficult times in my life?” His answer would be “I am.” If we ask, “Will you be there in the future...
Life can be really hard and unfair at times and it’s especially difficult to have joy in the midst of those challenging seasons. From miscarriages, to being laid off at work, to not getting the grade you think you deserve,...
When we begin to believe that we deserve something, our tendency is to not be grateful for it. Complaining about poor service in a restaurant or slow internet service has become an acceptable norm in our society. In this message,...
In the midst of a long, tiring, and difficult season of life, it’s easy and even understandable as to why we want to throw in the towel. From marriage, to parenting, to the daily grind of work, it’s important to...
It’s rarely easy, but always beneficial to exercise discipline in the face of great temptation. Whether it’s setting goals at work, exercising daily, or saving for the future, God wants to help us have the resolve we need to say...
When we trust in ourselves instead of Jesus it not only gives us false confidence, it also leads to accusing others for our problems. Jesus calls us to trust in His righteousness and take ownership of our sinful behavior.
When we live our lives trying to gain everything the world says is most important, we miss out on the one thing Jesus says is most important. Jesus calls us to surrender our lives to Him.
When we surrender to lust, we are literally risking our very lives. Jesus calls us to recognize where lust begins and where it leads so we can actively fight against it.
When we get honest about the condition of our hearts, we realize very quickly we need help. Jesus gives us the gift of repentance to alleviate the burden our sin creates and to protect intimacy in our relationship with him....
When we live our lives purely for ourselves at the expense of those around us, we forget that there is a God and we aren’t Him. Jesus calls us to be “rich toward God.”
When King Herod interviewed Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus didn’t respond, didn’t utter a single word. In that tense exchange, Jesus modeled for us how to deal with mean and difficult people who do not have our best interest in...