The Increase

Christmas is a time for dreaming. Kids are dreaming about toys. Young people are dreaming about new clothes or new phones. Many adults are dreaming about time off from work. But did you know the nativity story in the Bible features five ACTUAL dreams that were designed to direct the arrival of Jesus?  What did God reveal in the first of those five supernatural dreams, and what relevant insights can we apply to our lives today? (Christmas Dreams, part 1)

GUEST SPEAKER:  On Sunday, November 30th, our Wrightsdale family heard an encouraging message from Ezekiel chapter 24 by our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline. When hard things come crashing down upon us, it doesn’t mean that God is against us. It may mean that He’s trying to get our attention so He can teach us a valuable lesson worth learning. What insights did Ezekiel learn in his heartbreak, and what can you learn from this passage for your Christian life today?

In Proverbs 26, King Solomon presents four problematic people: The Fool, The Lazy Person, The Troublemaker, and lastly— The Evildoer. Some people really will use smooth words to hide their selfish agenda. Do you know how to spot the evildoer? What wise warnings does the Bible hold out to you? (Role Model Rejects, part 4. Series Conclusion) 

Is there anything worse than a troublemaking boss or employer? In Proverbs 26, King Solomon presents four unsavory people that you should avoid knowing and being. The third person described is “The Troublemaker.”  The sad reality is that troublemaking people exist in every sphere of life. So how can you spot a troublemaker—and most importantly, how can you avoid becoming one yourself? (Role Model Rejects, part 3)

In Proverbs chapter 26, King Solomon writes about four “role model rejects” that you should never pattern your life after. Lazy people are mentioned many times in the Bible, including right here in Proverbs. What are the tell-tale signs of a lazy person? What are the long-term effects of laziness? And what can you do to avoid falling into the pit of laziness? (Role Model Rejects, part 2)

In Proverbs chapter 26, King Solomon writes about four kinds of people that you should never aspire to – four people you should avoid knowing and being at all costs. The first of these individuals is called “the fool.”  What kind of person is a fool according to the Bible, and what can you do to avoid being negatively affected by a fool?  (Role Model Rejects, part 1)

Since his tragic death by assassination on September 10, 2025, many experts across the USA have been observing and tracking what they are calling “The Charlie Kirk Effect”. 

Since Kirk’s tragic death, millions of people are returning to church, purchasing Bibles, and asking deep questions about the true meaning of life.  What are the most important truths you need to share with the world? Do you know how to answer that friend, co-worker, or family member?

On Sunday morning, we concluded a five-part message series called “Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship.”  In this final message, we studied Jesus’ famous story, “The Parable of the Talents.”  While many Christians today want to stand by at a safe distance or sit comfortably in their Sunday seats, Jesus calls every follower of His to the ‘stewardship of doing.’  What vital truths are unleashed in this text for your everyday life? What will it take for you to be rewarded by your Master? (Entrusted: The Joys of Stewardship, part 5)

In John chapter six, Jesus made one of the most controversial sayings of his entire ministry when he told a synagogue audience that they must “...eat his flesh and drink his blood” in order to have eternal life.  What critical truth was Jesus trying to set forth with this teaching? Are we supposed to take this statement literally? If Jesus truly is the Bread of Life, what does that mean for our lives in the here and now?  (A Message for Communion Sunday)

BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.  The theme of our weekend was “Better Together”. 

In a world where Satan seeks to divide and dominate families, relationships, communities, and churches, we embrace the Bible’s truth that we’re better together, and what that means for everyday life. 

Session Three: "We're Better Together" with Pastor Josh Crans