Why do we always want to be first? Our impulse to be "first" reveals something deeper about how we understand worth, security, and priority. But scripture shows us that God was there before anyone else; He deserves our best, because He is first.

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Why is love so scarce if we need it so deeply? In this Advent sermon, our hunger for love is revealed as a sign that we were made for a different world. Isaiah 11 gives us God’s vision of a world remade by love—one that is safe for children, and therefore safe for all.

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Life gives us plenty of reasons to grieve, and Scripture never denies that sadness is real. In this Advent message from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4, we see how Jesus takes the weight of judgment on Himself so He can proclaim a lasting season of joy—providing freedom, forgiveness, and restoration for broken people. Discover how God doesn’t minimize your pain, but meets it with a joy strong enough to endure.

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What steals your Peace? Responsibilities, relationships, the chaos of a broken world... But Isaiah 9 promises a Prince of Peace whose kingdom has no boundaries, no limits, and no end. What's more, His rule will not just make your life a peaceful one, but one that brings peace to others!

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When life bottoms out and hope runs dry, Scripture tells us God is not absent—He is coming. In Isaiah 40, we see a God who returns with power and tenderness, ruling with strength yet carrying His people like a shepherd. Choose hope today, and see how God makes your hope unshakeable!

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Sometimes we lose it all - but God says you’re not a loser. In Romans 8, Paul declares that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Real victory isn’t worldly success; it’s knowing a Love that can never be taken away.

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The world feels broken—full of pain, decay, and futility. But Romans 8 shows us that God isn’t just fixing creation piece by piece—He’s remaking it entirely. In this message, discover how Jesus’ resurrection is proof that God will redeem everything, and why the first step to healing the world is letting Him save you.

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Debt can weigh down every part of our lives—our finances, our relationships, even our faith. But Romans 8 reveals that God doesn’t want you to live under a debt mindset; through Jesus, He’s already canceled what you owe. In this message, discover how the Holy Spirit frees you from guilt so you can live as a beloved child of God, not a debtor trying to pay Him back.

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God didn’t design you to live by fear, guilt, or checklists—He designed you to live inspired. In Romans 8, Paul reveals that the Holy Spirit gives us real freedom and power to live the life God intended. Discover how to move beyond just “trying harder” into a Spirit-filled life that’s free, courageous, and fully alive in Jesus.

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How do you remake a person? The hit Broadway musical Operation Mincemeat shares an unlikely connection to the Biblical transformation of our identity in Christ. In this message, discover how God gives us a purpose, identity, and life—even if something in us has to die first.

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