Take Courage

As Christians, we are called to humble ourselves and put all our trust in Christ.  And that is precisely what we see in our life verse message coming from Acts 23:11….. “But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, “Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My … Read more

Send Me!

We are continuing our “Life Verse” sermon series by focusing on Isaiah 6:8….. “Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” In chapter 6, Isaiah recognizes his own sinfulness and realized that he was not worthy … Read more

Seeking the Source of Forgiveness

It’s safe to say that we’ve all been wronged at one time or another. The hurt and trauma can come in many forms: lies, rejection, broken promises, a betrayed confidence or even the victim of abuse. It’s only natural that we would be angry and want justice for this. However, what if full justice wasn’t … Read more

Seeking the Source of Peace

Hundreds upon thousands of peace treaties have been promised, signed, and broken by people since the beginning of our creation.  Human beings end up making peace agreements that are eventually always broken.  On our own we cannot find peace and we will continue to be at war with each other.  And most importantly, on our … Read more

Stronger Together Couples Small Group

We have an exciting and important opportunity for all married couples (regardless of what age you are or what season you find yourself or your marriage in).  Being intimate in a Christian marriage includes being able to honorably connect emotionally, spiritually, and physically.   “Stronger Together” is an original 5 week cinematic series that features exclusive … Read more

A Simple Christmas – Love

When we give gifts at Christmas, it’s an attempt to show someone that we care about them. We attempt to give some sort of physical expression in something that we hope they will love and enjoy. So, at best, our gift giving is a display of love. But, of course, there’s a darker side to … Read more

A Simple Christmas – Peace

Most everyone is seeking peace especially during the Christmas season. However, if we are honest with ourselves we might have to admit that we experience a lot more stress than peace. The gospel of Luke chapter 2 is the most well known and most well used Scripture verses of all time as it pertains to … Read more

The Power of Empathy – Part 2

Empathy is often confused with sympathy but the two are different.  To be sympathetic is to feel sorry for the other person.  It is to look at someone else’s pain and situation and say or think, “That stink’s!”  And then, after we say that to them we just move on with our life because it does … Read more

The Test of Time (Philadelphia)

Everything in the atmosphere eventually wears down and comes to an end.  Time closes everything and time shuts it down.  Everything that is, except for Christ!  Jesus Christ and His truth is timeless and what He puts into motion will stand the test of time.  In fact, anything that Christ redeems is eternal.  Just as … Read more

Jezebel or JESUS (Thyatira)

The city of Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29, was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letter to the churches.  Yet, it is to this little known church in a little known city that Christ addresses His longest letter.  Christ commends this church for their good works, love, and perseverance.  However, in the midst … Read more