When people happen to be in the right place at the right time is it nothing more than luck? Could anyone else have just as easily been in their place? Or is God at work, steering people into exactly the right spot to be used by Him? In this message from the book of Ruth, Pastor Cisco Cotto continues his message series called The Relentless Love of God by showing us how thousands of years ago God made sure the right person was in the right place at the right time so that we could someday know Jesus.

During the holidays family dysfunction is on full display. Relatives may show up to the same party but sit in separate rooms to avoid someone they don't like. Is there any level of dysfunction that's too much for God to use?

Throughout our lives we get small and big victories that we certainly don't deserve. How do these reflect God's faithfulness? And, ultimately, how do they represent the love of God that has been pursuing each of us for thousands of years?

If someone told you a 100 year old man and 90 year old woman were going to have a child you'd probably be a bit skeptical. But that's the promise God made to Abraham and Sarah. Would he come through?

With the recent decision by the Illinois General Assembly to approve gay marriage in Illinois, Pastor Cisco Cotto delievered a message clarifying the real reason God created marriage and offering encouragement for those concerned about our state.

As we wrap up our walk through the book of Acts, we are now able to see the main theme of the entire book. The good news of Jesus is spread throughout the world and God wants to continue to spread it.

Jesus tells the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in order to illustrate what type of person is pleasing to God. It is through the contrast between the two prayers that Jesus condemns self-righteousness and looking down upon others. True humility and reliance on God is the only way to ultimately please him.

In this message Pastor Dave Andreson of Resurrection City Church in Chicago explores the story of Zacchaeus and shows how Jesus intentionally reached out to him.

Is God able to control everything? Or are there some things, like animals and the weather, that are beyond his control? Understanding the truth about this seriously affects our view of God and what goes on in the world.

Simply standing by waiting for God to change difficult situations often leads to frustration. God is certainly in charge, but he wants us to walk alongside of him to get things done.