Every Christian has experienced times in prayer when God seems inattentive, uncooperative or late. We don't always know why God does what He does, and many times we wonder if our prayers actually make a difference. But from a story that occrred one day in Bethany, we find encouragement and hope to keep praying!

What did Jesus have in mind when he said, "I will build my church?" Is the church today what he desired. This message looks at the use of the word "church" in the New Testament and at some of the qualities Jesus would desire to be present in his church.

Based on Matthew 14: 22-33 this message encourages you to take the key steps of obedience that make the big difference in life.

Jesus had the unique ability to look past the external appearance of a person and minister directly to the heart. He promises us the same if we lift up our eyes and look to the fields.

Luke 15:3-7 give us key insights into the heart of God for those who have wandered away from the faith as well as key strategies for reaching them.

The parable from Luke 15 teaches us about God, ourselves, and how to reach others. This message will look at the value of one person and motivate us to share than value and pay the price to reach others for Christ.

This message shows us the heart of God in his willingness to be generous with us, even in our own rebellion, as well as his heart to receive us back fully!