The book of Acts was written by Luke and it's a continuation of his gospel account. In chapter 1, Luke writes about Jesus's ascension into heaven and the promised Holy Spirit who would help His disciples become His witnesses to the ends of the earth.
We often let pain shape our perspective while forgetting the faithfulness of God. But what if we chose to remember differently? In this message we'll explore how God's unwavering promises - past, present and future - can shift our outlook from despair to hope.
God's truths are under attack - and now, more than ever, we are called to stand firm. In this message we'll explore how to boldly defend what is right and fight the good fight of faith.
This special message celebrates both the youth of our church as they grow in their relationship with Jesus, and the mothers who have guided them in their faith.
Are you ready to share the hope that's within you? Learn how to boldly proclaim your faith with wisdom, grace, and confidence!
Jesus is our Commander-in-Chief, and He has a special mission for every single one of us called the Great Commission.
Life is an emotional tug of war. Sometimes we're full of joy and sometimes we're full of fear and sometimes we experience both emotions at the exact same time! That's where Easter comes in. It's God's gift to us for those moments when we're feeling empty so we can look again into the empty tomb and remember the joyful news that Jesus is alive!
If it ever feels like God is distant or removed from our struggles while we're down here suffering, Good Friday reminds us that our leader and King suffered alongside us. He understands us deeply, and His sacrifice assures us that we're never alone.
The Lord's Supper or Holy Communion is an integral part of the Christian Church, and in this message you'll rediscover its origin story and the blessings it has for us as individuals and as a community.
Learn all about Jesus' divine pattern for restoring relationships impacted by sin. You'll discover how humility, forgiveness, and reconciliation can bring healing and hope to our lives.
Discover Jesus' heart for the vulnerable, especially children. And learn how He offers hope and healing for the deep wounds of childhood trauma, revealing God's love and His call to protect and care for those who have suffered.
God's Word is the most transformative and powerful force known to humanity, carrying the ability to profoundly shape lives whenever it is spoken or read. Its impact is always significant, whether it draws people closer to the truth or reveals areas of resistance. Jesus’ parable of the sower is both a caution and an invitation—urging us to cultivate a receptive heart so that His Word can take root, flourish, and yield positive, life-changing results.
Jesus reveals the true heart of God's Sabbath laws by teaching that mercy outweighs legalism. Discover the freedom, grace, and rest found only in the Lord of the Sabbath.
You are not just a body. You are not just a mind. You are not just a soul. You are all three, and all three are susceptible to being hurt or injured because of the negative results of sin. Come along and learn about the great physician who has the power to forgive all of our sins and heal all of our diseases.
A wise builder knows the importance of building a sound foundation so that his home can withstand all the storms that will come. The same is true for how you build your life. You will face "storms" and the only way to stay strong in those moments is to build your life on the foundation of Jesus and his unshakable words.
Habits matter and Jesus is going to teach us three spiritual habits that will help us draw closer to our Heavenly Father.
We're continuing our study in Jesus' famous sermon on the mount and we're learning how to be part of the kingdom of heaven. We'll discover that there are two paths to get there and they both require perfection.
Are you truly living "the blessed life"? It honestly all depends on whose definition you're going by: the world's or God's. Take an in-depth look with us at Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount in which he defines what it truly means to be blessed and how this can transform our spiritual and mental well-being.
In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, we all long for something steadfast and true. The Prophet Jeremiah offers us that very assurance by reminding us of God's unwavering love and faithfulness.
The temptation of Jesus teaches us how to fight against our own temptations. But most importantly, it teaches us how to lean on his strength when we are weak!
You and I get baptized because we need our sins washed away. So, why in the world did Jesus, who is the sinless Son of God, get baptized? That's what we'll discover in this message.
Repentance isn't something that normally comes up in everyday conversation, but it is something that God requires of all of us and is necessary to maintain a relationship with Him and the people we interact with on a daily basis.
You may have gotten the impression that Jesus only allows "good people" into his eternal family. Well, in this message we'll be uncovering exactly what kind of people qualify as we comb through Jesus' family tree.
When we feel like we're trapped between bad options and worse ones, we tend to glamorize the past, blame those we love, and forget that God is with us. As we prepare for the New Year, we're going to learn that trusting in God is always our best option.
Going to the birthday party of someone you barely know can be awkward. That's why for Jesus' birthday we're spending some time getting to know him better.
We ask a simple question in this message, "When you find yourself having to wait for any and every reason, are you looking for Jesus in the middle of it all?"
Though familiar to many, the angelic announcement to the virgin Mary provides profound insight into the divine nature of Jesus Christ. It also exemplifies the faith and trust required to embrace God's plans for our lives.
In this fast-paced world of overnight shipping, lightning-fast food delivery, and high-speed internet, patience is a rare virtue. We often find it difficult to pause and just wait. Yet, sometimes that's exactly what God calls us to do, because in the waiting, there are many hidden blessings to be discovered.
Jesus made it possible for you and me to have peace with God our Father. Now, we get to pay that peace forward by advocating for those whom God has placed in our lives.
The early Christian church modeled for us how to fulfill our mission of leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and it all has to do with physical and spiritual generosity.
There's always a spiritual tug of war going on in our hearts between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit when it comes to being generous. One wants us to be tightfisted, whereas the other empowers us to be openhanded.
God's grace is what saves you and God's grace is what empowers you to live a godly life. It's a simple principle that will transform you from the inside out.
Leadership matters. Who's in charge matters. Who you vote for matters. This raises the question then: can you also respect someone whose in charge whom you didn't vote for? Can you show love and respect to someone who voted differently than you did? These are the challenging questions we address in this message.
The TRUTH matters. Not your truth. Not my truth. But God's truth because by it we are saved. By it we have true hope, peace, confidence, love, certainty, and everything positive. And each of us is called to guard this truth that is constantly under attack by Satan and his lies. We guard this truth because souls are at stake; yours, mine and the people we love.
In every area of life—work, home, school, or church—good leadership is essential. And true leadership thrives when it is rooted in the timeless truths found only in God’s Word, the Bible.
Roughly 2,350 Bible verses discuss the topic of money. That's about twice as many as faith and prayer combined! And nearly 15% of what Jesus spoke about related to money and possessions. The reason for that is the sin of greed can easily shift a person's focus from God to material wealth leading to spiritual ruin and societal harm. God wants to protect you and me from ruining our lives.
When someone close to you dies, it can truly be devastating. That's why this message based on the truths of God's promises is so important because even in death there is hope.
God calls us to wisely manage the blessings he gives us to bless future generations with both our financial resources and spiritual truths from His word.
Every generation wrestles with how to care for and honor the elderly among them. Thankfully God's word has clear guidelines for how we Christians can do that for our aging loved ones.
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.
