Whether or not you have children of your own, we all have a part to play in the spiritual growth of the young people God has put in our lives. It's not an easy task and it's one most of us don't feel prepared to carry out. That's why we're looking at practical ways we can grow in our relationship with Jesus and help the next generation do the same.
Life is truly better together when we share each other’s burdens, encourage one another, and keep on doing good, all in the name of Jesus!
Most people don't talk about it or are even aware of it, but daily every single human struggles against the spiritual forces of evil. This message will teach you how to combat these evil forces and live in the freedom and victory of God's Holy Spirit.
It's true that all human beings are made in the image of God, but it's also true that only those who put their faith in Jesus Christ get to be his children. The beautiful reality is God extends his grace to all humans so that they can be part of his forever family through Jesus.
Discover how true freedom in Christ breaks down barriers, unites us as one family, and empowers us to live by faith--not by rules.
The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians with the purpose of guarding God's people from believing the false "gospels" that were swirling around back in the day. It's a timely letter because you and I need to be on our guard as well.
When it comes to getting saved and being allowed into heaven, it's easy to think that it comes down to personal merit. That some deserve to get in based on their performance and work ethic and others don't. Well, Jesus turns that thinking upside-down in his parable about the workers in the vineyard and he teaches us that our entrance into heaven has nothing to do with our merit and everything to do with God's grace.
When it comes to sharing God's word with others, we can put a lot of pressure on ourselves hoping that each person responds a certain way. And if they don't respond the way we want them to, it can be extremely devastating. In this message we'll learn how to faithfully share God's promises while leaving the results up to him.
Your personal story of how Jesus has impacted your life is super important because it has the power to impact other people's lives as well. In this message you'll learn practical tips on how you can be prepared to share your hope in Jesus with others.
Jesus declares that you are the light of the world. What does that mean and how does that translate into how you live out your life? That's what we'll explore in this message based on an excerpt from Jesus' sermon on the mount.
Technology can be a blessing and a curse and that's why it's important that we establish healthy boundaries to create safeguards and limitations to keep the good in and the bad out. And to that we need God's wisdom!
Screens can definitely be a blessing, but they can also be a curse that can ultimately erode the relationships we hold so dear.
Technology can be used for good or for evil. In this message we learn how to leverage this powerful tool to get the good news message of Jesus Christ out into the world to combat evil.
"What if we loved like Jesus?" That's a profound question and the answer has life changing implications.
Would you agree that everyone deals with worry and anxiety to some degree? I know I do and I'm thankful that God's word has a solution that offers supernatural peace with zero negative side effects.
The human heart has the unique ability to make a person feel ugly, and yet it's the precise location where God does his greatest work. It's where he makes us alive, and in turn, able to live in this world with joy and confidence.
The Olympics showcase some of the greatest athletes in the world, but none of them would be there without their coaches who push them, encourage them, and help them strive to win the prize. Christianity is no different. To help us keep our eyes on the prize of heaven, we too need spiritual coaches, friends and role models.
Almost every religion teaches that in order to appease God's wrath you and I have to do something. Whereas Christianity is the only religion that declares that the work has already been done for us.
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus! This is an amazing gift from God, but it's also a gift that should not be taken for granted but instead utilized every single day of our lives. In this message you'll learn that through this gift of faith, God himself is working in you.
Discover the transformative power of humility which can profoundly impact our lives and relationships, offering a path towards true fulfillment and spiritual growth.
It may sound strange but the reality is that anyone who believes in Jesus as their Savior is called to suffer for him. And the comfort we have is we don't have to suffer alone. God has given us each other to be able to support one another through our trials and persecutions.
Depending on our circumstances we can either view ourselves as a victim or a victor. In this message we explore our ultimate purpose for this life and when we remember what that is, no matter the circumstances, we can always have a victor mentality.
Divisiveness is like a plague and in order for us to maintain unity within our relationships and within the church, we first of all need to understand who we are in relation to Jesus Christ. And when we have a good grasp of that, it helps us view each other through the lens of thanksgiving.
Sometimes we convince ourselves that Easter is a once-a-year event and nothing more. But it is so much more. It's a reminder that we get to live in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ every single day of our lives!
Even though we don't live under the old covenant anymore, sometimes we still act like it by trying to come up with our own remedies to deal with the consequences of our sins. In this message you'll learn that Jesus' sacrifice was sufficient to pay for all of your sins once and for all and that's why the new covenant is much better than the old!
The Lord's Supper is an amazing gift from God and unfortunately like any good gift we can misuse and abuse it. In this message we do a case study of a church that thought they were celebrating the Lord's Supper when in reality they had corrupted it and made it into something it was not. Learning from their mistakes we get to celebrate Holy Communion the way Jesus intended.
Communion is the bridge between the Old Testament promises and the New Testament reality that Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God!
Baptism is an important gift from God that is often misunderstood, neglected and forgotten. In this message we remember the ongoing benefits of this amazing blessing and how it helps us in our daily struggles against sin and temptation.
When life feels like it's falling apart and it seems like there's no apparent reason why, it's easy to blame God and assume he's against us instead of for us. In this message we're looking at the final chapter of Job to understand that even though we may not know what God is doing behind the scenes, we can be confident that he's doing them for us!
Sometimes it feels like God, the church and everyone else is against us. Holding on to hope can be difficult during those seasons of life and yet a man named Job will teach us how to do exactly that.
In this message we shed some light on navigating through the shadows of depression, offering hope and practical wisdom for finding resilience and healing in the darkest of times.
We all know someone who's gone through suffering, pain, or loss. But we don't always know what to do or say in those difficult moments. In this message you'll learn how to mourn with those who mourn.
It's an understatement to say that forgiveness isn't easy. In fact, it's supernatural, meaning it's something outside of you and me. In this message we'll learn what forgiveness is and what it isn't and how only by the power of Jesus we can utilize this restorative gift.
It's extremely hard to deal with personal pain and difficult situations, especially when you don't know why they're happening. In this message we explore how to maintain our faith that God is good even when our situations are bad.
Everyone of us will face trials and tragedies in this life. It's not a matter of "if" but "when". And the reality we all have to address is how we are going to respond to these difficult situations because there's a right way and a wrong way. A wise man named Job who was full of faith and who knew great sorrow will show us the best way.
There are about 360 places in the Bible where you see the command or encouragement to “not be afraid.” But at the same time, there are about 200 places where it tells us to “fear God.” In this message we will see how to let a healthy fear of God overcome the unhealthy fears in your life.
A lot of people think the Bible is just an ancient history book that's hard to read and has little to no value for our modern day lives. This Sunday we're going to see that that thinking, though prevalent, is absolutely wrong. The Bible is not only practical but also has the power to transform our lives!
We all want to start this New Year off right and the best way to do that is NOT a new gym membership, or another self-help book or making a resolution we statistically won't keep. It is recommitting or maybe committing for the very first time to being students of the Bible because it's in those Sacred Scriptures where we find God and His strength to endure whatever life sends our way.
We've been conditioned to think of the Christmas story as a cute rendition of a couple having their first child. But if we look at it in detail, it actually reads more like a Christmas drama that looks a lot like our own lives reminding us how much we need God to be with us!
Oftentimes Christians equate doubt with unbelief. In this message we'll see that there is a distinction between the two and there is a right way and a wrong way to address our doubts as Christians.
We live in a world where we can make snap judgments and even cancel people if we want to. But when we judge like that we forget that we have an Ultimate Judge whose rulings hold more weight than ours. Our duty then is to first of all learn from his judgments before we ever pick up a gavel.
When was the last time you prayed, "Come, Lord Jesus" and meant it or even understood what you were praying? This message from God's word will help all of us boldly and correctly pray this prayer.
It's one thing to say "thank you" to our God and it's another to give your "thank you" to the one who's given you everything. In this message we discuss how to manage our time, talents and treasures in a way that gives honor and thanks to our Heavenly Father.
Complaining is like a contagion that contaminates a person's body and soul. The cure is to cultivate an attitude of gratitude by visualizing the blessings that God constantly pours into our lives.
Death may or may not be on your mind, but the reality is it's coming for us all. As we wrap up our series in the book of Daniel, we hear the encouraging words that when this life ends a new one begins for those who put their hope in Jesus.
Saying the words "I'm sorry" goes a long way especially when they're directed towards God. In this message the Prophet Daniel teaches us an important lesson when it comes to confessing our sins.
Take a fresh look at the famous story of Daniel and the lions' den as we'll learn important life lessons on how to respond to persecutions with our living God by our side.
God's patience is far greater than yours or mine. And yet, we're reminded that there is a limit to God's patience and we don't want to test that limit. Instead, we'll want to pay close attention to his warning signs so that we will remain firmly grounded in his grace and love.
Over the centuries, human beings have built and sculpted magnificent creations. King Nebuchadnezzar is credited for building one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Yet as great as his accomplishments were, the king later admitted that there is no one greater than the God of heaven.
Three men were caught in a life and death situation. They could have blamed God for their circumstances but instead they trusted that He would either save them or take them to heaven. That same confidence can be yours!
Different empires, kingdoms, nations, and countries have risen to power throughout the centuries. Each one thought it would last forever, but history has proven time and again that it's only a matter of time before they fall and their place will be taken by another. There is one kingdom though that the Prophet Daniel revealed will last forever, and it won't be established by human rulers. It will be established by God!
You can be afraid of God or you can fear God. There's a big difference and the Prophet Daniel and his friends demonstrate that for us in this message.
