The first introductory message to our new sermon series in which we seek to examine God's Word regarding (1) How to pray; (2) The problems of life for which prayer is the answer.In doing so, Pastor Ryan also explores the most important question pertaining to prayer: Where do you stand?

Extremities or trials show in various forms -- sometimes they show through our character, other times through circumstances, and still other times -- through people.In Psalm 27:11-14, David utlitizes 3 weapons when fighting a battle against an adnversary and against bitterness.

Having prepared for extremity (vv.1-3) & having located the one thing in which he is going to seek shelther during times of extremity, David writes of how he is going to respond once the Lord brings success by delivering him from extremity.David prays us through a helpful example of how to respond so that we'll be ready for the next one -- because there is always a next one.

In moments of extremity, we find out who we really are. And during such moments each of us looks to something to provide relief, to provide shelter from the storm.In Psalm 27:4-5, David reveals his 1 thing. What's yours?Find out what that one thing is for you & what you might do to make a change.

Each of us wants to be a little better version of ourselves - especially when times are tough & even extreme. Psalm 27 helps us answer the questions: How might I display radical confidence in God during moments of extremity?

Starting with John 14:27, Pastor Ryan gives us a re-cap of what we can take away from examining the Mission & Vision of the church over the past six weeks.The take-away is the glorious reality that Jesus & His gospel of grace is both reliably surprising...and surprisingly reliable.