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When I Fear God’s Path for Me
As we live our lives, we often find ourselves wandering down paths we never expected. It may not be due to our own sin or poor choices. It may be just the effects of living in a fallen and sinful world. But as David reminds us in Psalm 23:4, God is there with us. Both Paul and James remind us that God may have a plan in that dark valley to grow us. What we fear, may be God’s intended…
Trusting the Provider Over the Provision
We take many things for granted as we live from day to day. May times we credit all that we have to our strength, wit, and even family background. Acts 17:25 reminds us that all we have is from God. As we examine a snippet from Luke today, we find that it ties directly to our studies in the Gospel of John & our focus recently on the Feast of Tabernacles or Sukkot. Join us as we are challenged to…
Things That Never Come Back
Ever spoken something and then thought: “Maybe I shouldn’t have said that.” Or perhaps you wanted to speak it, did, & then saw how it destroyed the person on the receiving end. Or maybe you watched as your words comforted someone in pain, gave wisdom in the face of a decision, or inspired someone. All those scenarios speak to the vast power of our tongues and the call to use them wisely. Join us as we consider a key text…
I’ve Got This. Trust Me. (Anxiety)
Worry. Anxiety. Frustrations. These all come easy to us and there are plenty of catalysts on a daily basis to stir them up in our lives. But as we face them, we always have a choice. We can choose to turn inwardly and try to solve the problems ourselves. Or we can turn outwardly toward God and seek him. Join as we focus on Philippians 4:6-7 today and work through a few thoughts on anxiety. CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
Complaining to Gratitude
As we look at the world around us, it is easy to find something to complain about. It comes natural to us. Whether it’s politics, something happening in our local community or our families, even our health, complaining comes easy. What is harder is for us to refocus our eyes to the goodness of God and how we’ve seen his grace this day. This is the transformation the gospel calls us to. CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
We Need God Always
Thanks for joining us today as we reflect on a beloved hymn of the faith that reminds us, along with many passages of Scripture, of our constant need for the Lord. We don’t just need him when we think we do but always. And may we move from needing the Lord to wanting him in every moment of our day every day. God bless! CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
Success Is Being a Faithful Witness
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged as we work through the Gospel of Jon together focusing on the evidence for Jesus as Messiah and belief in him. God bless! “What’s Your Verdict?” (John 1:6-18) CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
Wholesome Talk (Part 2) – Gospel Shaped Speech & Reactions
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! The Communication Sermons: #1 – “Small Part. Big Problem.” #2 – “Who Loves…
Wholesome Talk (Part 1) – Gospel-Shaped Speech & Reactions
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! The Communication Sermons: #1 – “Small Part. Big Problem.” #2 – “Who Loves…
Collision of Concepts on Anxiety
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “Taking the Wind Out of Anxiety’s Sails” CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
Eyes of Envy or Faith?
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “Who Am I, Really?” (Edited Identity) Tim Challies Article CCLI Streaming License #…
Love & Discipleship at Home
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! To view this past Sunday’s sermon & the clip used within this vlog,…
Suffering & Safety Nets
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “No Plan of Yours Can Be Thwarted” (Job) CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
Sovereignty & Suffering – God’s Character
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “No Plan of Yours Can Be Thwarted” (Job) CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
If You Know What Is Good…
When we compare ourselves with others (right or wrong), we often evaluate goodness based upon what we are “not doing” that the other person is. We determine our level of righteousness or holiness regularly based upon the negative commands of Scripture (think the Ten Commandments). James calls us though to expand our minds and consider what God has called us to do and what disobedience to that means. Thanks for joining us today as we explore that in James 4:17.…
Contrasts of Faith
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “The Lord Is My Salvation” (Elisha)
Contentment & Obedience
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “Learning from a Foreigner’s Faith” (Ruth) For the article I read from today…
Faith – Stagnant or Growing?
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting elements like the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “An Unlikely Hero” (Samson) For the article I read from today, please visit…
What Good Is a Doctor If…
Thanks for joining us today as we take a brief departure from diving in deeper to Sunday’s message. Today, I’ll be sharing some thoughts the Lord hit me with as I was reading a book on Charles Spurgeon and notes he wrote about the gospel. May the Lord use this to spur you on in this amazing responsibility he’s given us. God bless! The Gospel of Jesus Christ CCLI Streaming License # 20229783
Thoughts on Complaining
Thanks for joining us today as we continue to build upon the content from Sunday’s sermon by revisiting the main idea, exploring unanswered questions, and expanding more in depth into segments of the message. We trust you will be encouraged and challenged by the men and women of faith in Scripture as you see their walk of faith and love for the Lord. God bless! “Snapshots from the Life of Moses” CCLI Streaming License # 20229783