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As believers in Jesus, we have access to a priceless gift, but so many don't know much about it. The Holy Spirit is a priceless gift that God has given us yet so many believers don't understand what this means. In this message, Pastor Jay explains the three baptisms that we see throughout scripture and how that applies to us today.
God’s goal for you is holiness above happiness. Just like a parent knows the best thing for their children, God knows exactly what we need. When we feed our spiritual appetites and starve our fleshly cravings we can walk in spiritual life. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us to examine our appetites and cravings and seek The Lord above all else.
As we enter the new year, we often evaluate the current state of our lives, looking at where we are not and gazing at where we want to be. In these times of reflection, it's often easy to get stuck on the downfalls of the past. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us to leave the past behind and press on toward what God has in store for our future. In order to fulfill what God has for us in 2023, we must be willing to keep moving.
During the holiday season we celebrate that God became man to dwell among us but do we walk in the reality of what that really means? In this message, Pastor Jay reminds us that He came to give us abundant life and walk with us in the day to day trials we face.
We anchor our lives, our finances, and our faith to God and to His Word through action and confession, which are signs of true belief. In this message, Pastor Jay gives us five practical steps to dwell in God's presence daily.
God sent the Holy Spirit to dwell with us, but are we creating a space for him to dwell in our own lives? In this message, Pastor Jay gives us 4 practical steps to make our lives a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit so we can walk in the fullness of all that God has for us.
We need new tactics for new territories. We often try to approach new seasons with old methods but as God calls us into new seasons, we must learn new tactics and disciplines in order to take full advantage of what He has for us. Be encouraged by this message from guest speaker, Henry Seeley.
Revelation requires a response. As we heard from guest speaker, Jey Mbiro as a part of Compassion Sunday, we heard the story of how one persons response to sponsor a child has made a lasting impact reaching far beyond just helping a child in Kenya. Be encouraged by Jey's story.
God often works through divine interruptions, but we are often too busy to recognize them. We must learn to see the needs of those right in front of us and begin to take action. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us to do for the one what we wish we could do for many. And in turn, we will find our capacity for compassion to increase.
We believe that orphan care is central to the heart of God and that everyone can do something. Be inspired by this panel of speakers who share a part of their journey with foster care and adoption.
We can't worship and worry at the same time. Worship may not change the circumstance, but it will shift your perspective. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us to pursue the Lord in worship and watch Him work in and through us.
The Bible makes it clear that Jesus didn't come to just mend and repair, but to make us whole. In this message, Pastor Derrick encourages us to be intentional as we seek the Lord and express our gratitude for what the Lord has already done as he completes the work in our lives.
We believe the Lord is calling His church to hold the line and set the standard in the days in which we are living. He calls for us to be like Daniel who wouldn't bow, Elijah who stood against Jezebel, and Aaron and Moses who interceded on behalf of the Israelites. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us not to be tossed by the cultural norm but to stand on God's word and hold the line.
When all you see is the circumstance, faith sees the possibility and the breakthrough. In this message, guest speaker Maria Durso encourages us to look through the lens of faith and watch God move.
Selfishness takes our focus off of our God-given purpose and shifts it to self-serving ambitions. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us to deal with the pride that is selfishness and choose to die daily to our own selfish ambitions and seek His kingdom.
Weariness without worship will lead to weakness. When we let weariness become our only narrative, our outlook darkens and our perspective becomes distorted. In the third week of Break The Tape, Pastor Jay encourages us to deal with the weariness we can be so burdened by and gives practical steps to overcome.
When your entire life feels like it's shaking and you feel completely gripped by fear and anxiety, there is hope. In week two of our series, Break The Tape, Pastor Nathan Smith encourages us to know our value and set our focus. God is our ROCK and we have a firm foundation in Him and that changes everything!
When all you want to do is give up and give in, God is calling us finish the race. In this message, Pastor Jay encourages us to shift our focus and finish the race that's been set before us.
In this message, Pastors Abe Ortega and Cole Stewart remind us of the greatness of God's love and how his perfect love drives out all fear.
It's easy to get so caught up in the work, that we forget why we started working in the first place. In this message, Pastor Prabu reminds us of the importance of hitting pause and re-focusing on the true treasure, and that's Jesus.
We dress for work. We dress for the gym. We dress for special occasions. We dress for everyday life. But are we dressed for battle. In this message, Pastor Jay unpacks Ephesians chapter 6 and encourages us to stay ready for the spiritual battle that we are in every single day.
In Ephesians 5, we're told to imitate God in everything we do. Our lives should be a reflection of the nature of God we see portrayed in scripture. In this message, Pastor Jay continues in our study of Ephesians and encourages us to chase after the standard the Lord sets.
If a weed grows up in the middle of a rose bush, you don't cut the whole thing down. You pull the weeds so the rose bush can stay healthy and grow. The same thing is true in our lives. Just because we have issues, doesn't disqualify us from God's call. In this message, Pastor Jay Stewart unpacks chapter 4 of Ephesians and encourages us to deal with the weeds in our lives so we can grow into spiritual maturity.
Did you know that God has an assignment for you? In this message, Pastor Derrick Hawkins unpacks Ephesians chapter 3 and shows us that we all have an assignment and that God has given us the grace and strength to complete it.
Context is everything. And in our Christian walk it can be even more important. In this message, Pastor Clay Stewart unpacks Ephesians chapter two and the importance of knowing where you came from, who you belong to, and what your role is now.
When all we know is upward mobility and forward growth, sometimes God will ask you to take a step backwards. In this message, Pastor Scott Volk shares a kingdom perspective that will transform how you view your problems and that Godly wisdom doesn't follow the worlds patterns.
In case you didn't know it, you're rich! In this message, Pastor Teri Furr outlines the first chapter of Ephesians and how Paul is encouraging believers to walk in the fullness of our calling.
The kingdom of God is both now and not yet. In this message, Pastor Nathan gives an overview of the book of Ephesians as we kick off our summer series.
If you knew that everything you ever needed was within reach, you would do everything possible to get access. In this message, Pastor Johnny Jernigan shares three practical steps to walk in all that God has for you.
When your priorities and focus are on the wrong things, life can be very difficult. But when you choose to get honest with yourself and set your focus on the right thing, you experience a freedom that's found in sure footing. In this message, Pastor Teri Furr calls us to examine our focus so we can set our foundation on the one thing that matters most.
Deconstructing faith should always lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus and with His Bride, not into a place of disconnecting from the Body of Christ or from a biblical worldview. In this message, Pastor Jay talks about building your life on truths that lead you to a deeper relationship with Jesus and His church.
When morality is relative and ideals are dismantled, it's important to understand where these things came from and why they were important in the first place. In this message, Pastor Jay Stewart lays the foundation for approaching biblical beliefs as the standard that we should live by.
It's so easy to get caught up in the routine of day to day life and let our love grow dim. In this message, Pastors Cole Stewart and Abe Ortega encourage us to do everything from a place of love for the Lord.
In the face of so many agendas pushing their own way, God is calling for His people to stand up and say "Here am I." In this message, Pastor Jay Stewart discusses the importance of being kingdom minded in every area of life.
Each setback has the potential to be your greatest setup. In this message, Pastor Clay shares about how life's challenges are often missed opportunities for your greatest moments of success.
When we face challenges in life, it can be frustrating and leave us feeling like God has walked away. But, when we shift our perspective we can often find that the pushback we are facing is proof of forward progress. In this message, guest speaker Lisa Whittle, shares two main points to encourages us in the difficult times.
Any action that you take begins as a thought in your mind. In this message, Pastor Jay discusses the battle over your mind and the importance of keeping guard over your thoughts. You'll learn 5 key strategies to win the battle that happens in your head and how to walk in victory over the enemy.
Have you ever wondered what God counts as greatness? In this message, Pastor Nathan addresses God's view of greatness as found in Matthew chapter 18. You'll learn the steps you can take to become great in God's eyes and it might be a bit different than you think.
In the midst of darkness, hardship, sickness, loss, and sin, there is only one answer. In this message, Pastor Jay Stewart talks about the supremacy of Jesus and that He is Supreme over everything!
Have you ever walked through a difficult season of life asking God why? Pastor Derrick Hawkins shares 4 ways we have to learn to see the goodness of God in hard seasons.
Mike Weaver - band frontman of "Big Daddy Weave" shares his story of grief. Hear about his journey with the emotion that just knocks you off your feet and comes over you like a wave. However, that wave didn't hold him down because he was clinging to hope. Mike describes his encounter with hope that helped him process grief.
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In "Choosing Joy In Tragedy" you will learn how to stand on God's word and choose joy in the midst of tragedy.
In "Persevering Through Challenges" you'll learn how to keep firm on your yes and follow in obedience to the Lord.
In "Making a Broken Marriage Whole" we learn the importance of keeping God the center of your marriage.
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In "Winning The Battle For Your Family" Craig and Angela remind us that when we face trials with our lives, we must learn to partner with God as we navigate the hard seasons.
How are we to live out our call to holiness, ministering in the power of the gifts of the spirit while also serving in the humility of the fruit of the spirit? We are to destroy the works of the flesh through yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit. In the conclusion of this series, Pastor Teri calls us to consider not only the fruit of our lives, but also the sound of our call.
It can be easy to make excuses but God has called us to exhibit active compassion to the world around us. In the parable of the good Samaritan, we see three people who are fully capable of caring for the wounded man but who make excuses based upon certain life barriers. In this message, we are looking at three barriers that often keep us from living the active compassion that God has called us too.
While we may have many ways of expressing our love, God has made clear how He expects us to express our love to Him. Jesus takes the 10 Commandments and introduces life style principles that take them to a higher level. He does not reduces them or discard them. We pray this message encourages you to examine your life in the mirror of God's Word and take action.
God designed us to live in such a way that as we demonstrate our love to each other we use our unique gifts and expressions in a way that creates a beautiful display for the world to see bringing glory to God. If we offer our gifts without God’s love and grace then our purpose will be lost and we will simply by clanging symbols.
You will never discover true purpose in isolation. We all need to surround ourselves with people who will help unlock the dream of God over our lives, who value and fight for unity, and will take action. We pray this message stirs your heart and encourages you to find and develop biblical relationship in your life.
Obedience tests our hearts, matures us, and communicates love. In this month we will examine A – Adoration, D – Dedication, O – Obedience, R – Relationship, E – Expectation. As we do, invite the Holy Spirit to direct your steps so you can be lead into deeper relationship and holy order.
When we dedicate something, we are declaring its purpose, and recognizing its value and priority in our lives.In this month we will examine A – Adoration, D – Dedication, O – Obedience, R – Relationship, E – Expectation. As we do, invite the Holy Spirit to direct your steps so you can be lead into deeper relationship and holy order.
Whatever holds the highest priority in our lives orders every thing about our lives. Truly, what you adore, controls your life. In this month we will examine A – Adoration, D – Dedication, O – Obedience, R – Relationship, E – Expectation. As we do, invite the Holy Spirit to direct your steps so you can be lead into deeper relationship and holy order.
As we close out 2021, it's important to examine our foundation. We must examine our hearts and ask if we have become so drawn into culture that we've left little to no room in our hearts for The Lord to dwell. We have to live as God’s holy habitation in the earth. To do this we have to fix our hearts and our sights on the beauty of his holiness. We also have to allow him to deal with the frailty of hearts.
If we are too focused on the “what” of life, we will miss the real meaning and message of the “who”. The man Jesus is the message! He is the “who” that brings all the hope and help we need. Don’t reach past the man as you look for your miracle. He’s all in all!
To anticipate something is to expect or look ahead with pleasure. In this season there are many things to look forward to and anticipate. However, some people are more naturally wired to anticipate good things while others are more inclined to anticipate the worst-case scenario. Regardless of your disposition, Jesus has given us His precious promises so that we would anticipate the good things He has in store for all who would believe in Him and His Word. In the month of December we are reminding ourselves of these wonderful things.
To anticipate something is to expect or look ahead with pleasure. In this season there are many things to look forward to and anticipate. However, some people are more naturally wired to anticipate good things while others are more inclined to anticipate the worst-case scenario. Regardless of your disposition, Jesus has given us His precious promises so that we would anticipate the good things He has in store for all who would believe in Him and His Word. In the month of December we are reminding ourselves of these wonderful things.
Pride is something we all struggle with but often do not address. Pride can blind us; it is often an issue we have but do not realize. In this message we examine how to recognize pride, how to submit it to the Lord, and how to embrace a humble spirit. Humility has always been the way to approach God. Our culture has very little appreciation for humility with all of its bluster and self-absorption. Today we have an invitation to come close to the Lord, repent of pride, and draw close in Kingdom Humility.
The posture of hearing is for every church and every person, and is directly tied to our ability to overcome! As disciples, it is imperative that we posture ourselves to hear God's voice and follow His leading. Watch part two of our mini-series called Posture as Pastor Jay explains how our heart posture can position us to hear God's voice.
When our lives are not prioritized around God's presence, our lives are out of order. His presence belongs at the center of our lives. During this 2-part series, we're examining our heart posture as it relates to worship.
We are told in the book of James pure religion is partially defined by caring for orphans and widows in their times of distress. This past Sunday was set apart as Orphan Sunday where we remind ourselves of what God has called us, as His church, to be concerned with every day. Not only does the Lord care for literal orphans, He is concerned with those who feel ‘orphaned’ in their hearts due to life circumstances. He is for you today and not against you.
Many people are confused about hell. There have been many opinions and myths that surround hell and all the more people are choosing to believe there is no such thing as hell. Watch this message as Pastor Jay points us to truths found in scripture as we conclude our series, Vintage.
What is heaven? Where is heaven? What is heaven going to be like? While we can't experience all that heaven is and will be in this life, we can find truths found in scripture that point us to some solid expectations. Watch part four of our series, Vintage, with Pastor Nathan Smith.
We are called into relationship with the Holy Spirit and in that relationship we find perspective, an increase in purity, power and prayer. In week three of Vintage, we're exploring what a relationship with the Holy Spirit looks like.
Is something irrelevant simply because it is older or out-of-date? Truly valuable things that have the benefit of age are often called vintage. In this series we are exploring the timeless value and/or importance of understating The Cross, The Bible, The Holy Spirit, Heaven and Hell. While these topics are ancient, they are certainly as relevant as they have ever been or ever will be. We must familiarize ourselves again with this timeless, important truths.
The cross is not simply a central event of biblical theology, but the pivotal event of human history. It represents the intersection of humanity with divinity. The only way the two can be joined in relationship is that the penalty for sin is paid. Watch Sunday's message to learn more.
The Scriptures have much to say about the end of days. Jesus, Him- self, told us much about what to expect and how we are to respond. However, many of us, either due to fear, confusion, or disinterest, have not spent meaningful time praying through or studying the passages that give us direction. Today, Pastor Teri Furr shares from her years of study and prayer on these issues. Take the time to invest in yourself by considering this message and this call to prayer, hope, and action.
Often our prayers and our lives are focused on how we can accomplish the things in our hearts. While God cares about what is important to us, it is not His primary focus. Truly, our desires should not be our primary focus, as well. Our hearts should beat for what is on God’s heart and two of those things are Israel and Revival. We pray this message encourages you and stirs your heart for revival.
Just because it is popular doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Many of us have seen the “Milk Crate Challenge” that became popular online where people create a staircase of milk crates and attempt to climb up and down them without falling. Most fail, hurting themselves in the process. Life can be the same. We can look around us and try to build our lives based on what others are doing or are saying is good. However, without the stability God gives through His Word and His leadership, we will not only fall but injure ourselves and others in the process.
It's so easy to let the enemy trick us into shrinking back. But God has called us all for "such a time as this". In this message, Pastor Prabu reminds us that a we all have more to give than we think. We pray this message encourages you to stand up and keep your piece in the puzzle.
You don’t have to have a lot of faith to do the impossible. We don’t need a lot of faith in our ability we just need a little faith in God and His ability! In this series we will explore what true faith in God is and how we can grow in our faith.
You don’t have to have a lot of faith to do the impossible. We don’t need a lot of faith in our ability we just need a little faith in God and His ability! In this series we will explore what true faith in God is and how we can grow in our faith.
You don’t have to have a lot of faith to do the impossible. We don’t need a lot of faith in our ability we just need a little faith in God and His ability! In this series we will explore what true faith in God is and how we can grow in our faith.
You don’t have to have a lot of faith to do the impossible. We don’t need a lot of faith in our ability we just need a little faith in God and His ability! In this series we will explore what true faith in God is and how we can grow in our faith.
There is a freedom that can only be found in God and He is inviting us to walk in His freedom. In this series, we are exploring what it means to walk free, practical steps to walk in His freedom, and how to continuously walk out our freedom.
There is a freedom that can only be found in God and He is inviting us to walk in His freedom. In this series, we are exploring what it means to walk free, practical steps to walk in His freedom, and how to continuously walk out our freedom.
There is a freedom that can only be found in God and He is inviting us to walk in His freedom. In this series, we are exploring what it means to walk free, practical steps to walk in His freedom, and how to continuously walk out our freedom.
Today is The fear of the Lord may be one of the most confusing or misunderstood concepts in Christianity. Is this an ‘old’ concept that does not apply to the New Testament church? Isn’t fear a bad thing and doesn’t God wants to delver us from fear? Perhaps you have asked some of these questions before? This month we are exploring the beauty and power of the fear of the Lord and we will explore why Scripture tells us it is the beginning of wisdom and why it produces blessing in our lives.
The fear of the Lord may be one of the most confusing or misunderstood concepts in Christianity. This month we are exploring the beauty and power of the fear of the Lord and we will explore why Scripture tells us it is the beginning of wisdom and why it produces blessing in our lives.
The fear of the Lord may be one of the most confusing or misunderstood concepts in Christianity. This month we are exploring the beauty and power of the fear of the Lord and we will explore why Scripture tells us it is the beginning of wisdom and why it produces blessing in our lives.
The fear of the Lord may be one of the most confusing or misunderstood concepts in Christianity. This month we are exploring the beauty and power of the fear of the Lord and we will explore why Scripture tells us it is the beginning of wisdom and why it produces blessing in our lives.
Proverbs 26:20 says, “Where there is no wood, the fire goes out.” The Fire of God is devastating for our flesh but life for our spirit. We need His fire in our lives to lead us, reproduce, and to be purified. We pray this message encourages you to cry out for His fire in your life!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
What's your perception of Jesus? Is He God? In this message, Pastor Joe Phillips encouraged us to look at our story and ask, "where is Jesus? Who is Jesus?" When we shift our perspective to view him as God, everything changes!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
When all seams dead and lost, Jesus speaks life! It's this life that He brings that resurrects the dead things in our hearts and brings true repentance and abundance. We pray this message brings hope and speaks life into the dead things in your life.
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
Have you ever found yourself in a place of despair, believing you are at the end of your rope? The life of Joseph, as reflected in the book of Genesis, is one of the greatest stories ever told and chronicles his journey from the absolute bottom to the absolute top! In this series we are going through his life story, drawing strength from how the Lord lead him and helped him realize what the enemy meant for harm, God used for good!
God’s love is extravagant in every way. He is for us, not against us, and delights in blessing His children. As such, what should our response be? In this series called “Extravagant” we are exploring what our response to such extravagance should be and how it would be expressed.
God’s love is extravagant in every way. He is for us, not against us, and delights in blessing His children. As such, what should our response be? In this series called “Extravagant” we are exploring what our response to such extravagance should be and how it would be expressed.
How do we love the lost? We won’t love and serve those we despise. We cannot be filled with resentment and cry for Revival at the same time. The Unconditional Love of the Father will make a Sinner come to his Senses. We pray this message stirs you towards The Fathers heart.
God’s love is extravagant in every way. He is for us, not against us, and delights in blessing His children. As such, what should our response be? In this series called “Extravagant” we are exploring what our response to such extravagance should be and how it would be expressed.
Our thoughts and our words have power. Our tongue will always give expression to the good or evil that lies hidden within our heart. We often speak out of a place of emotion and feeling, rather than placing control of our tongues under the control of the Holy Spirit, filtering our words through Him. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to touch our tongues!
The word consecrate comes from the Hebrew word “qadash” (kaw-dash’) which means to set apart, dedicate, or declare as holy or reserved. The consecration of our talents and our treasure is a lifelong test of stewardship, and stewardship, is a heart issue, not a resource issue. Stewarding well the things God has entrusted to us opens a passageway for the blessings of God to be poured into your life in greater measure.
In this message, Pastor Teri encourages us to reckon our days. We must reckon our past, choose The Lord in our present, and consecrate our future. We hope this message stirs you to examine your own life and seek after The Lords ways.
Consecration is a word we may not use much but it has great meaning. To consecrate something means to set it apart or dedicate it. How will you prepare for 2021 and how will you consecrate yourself to prepare for all God has in store for you?
With a year full of ups and downs, it can be easy to loose sight of hope. This Christmas season, let's rekindle the flame of hope in our hearts.
With a year full of ups and downs, it can be easy to loose sight of hope. This Christmas season, let's rekindle the flame of hope in our hearts.
With a year full of ups and downs, it can be easy to loose sight of hope. This Christmas season, let's rekindle the flame of hope in our hearts.
What is hope and how does it play into our daily lives as believers? Scott Volk encourages us to view hope through a biblical lens as we draw near to the end of 2020.
The idea of a contract is to protect each person from the other. A covenant is different. Our God is a covenant God and we are called to be a covenant people. We hope this message stirs you to view God's promises in a different light and to live the same way.
There are no unwanted or unplanned children in God’s family. Every child is a product of His will and desire. In this message, Pastor Skyler Farley encourages us to find our place in God's family while demonstrating that the kingdom of God looks like family.
In this message, guest speaker Johnny Jernigan, encourages us to grab ahold of the mandate from the Lord and to not let go until we see his promises fulfilled.
In part 3 of our series "Filters", Pastor Teri unpacks the filters that affect how we see the world around us, and how we see God's hand in our everyday lives. We pray this message is an encouragement in whatever season you find yourself.
What we absorb affects the condition of our hearts, which in turn comes out in our words. In part 2 of our series "Filters", Pastor Jay unpacks the power that our words can have on our lives and the lives of people around us.
Just like an air filter in your house or car, we have to inspect and clean out the filters of our heart. We pray this message encourages you and points you to inspect the filters of your life.
How we hear will affect what we hear, and what we hear will affect how we respond. In this message guest speaker, Maria Durso encourages us to hear what the Lord is saying and not just what we want to hear.
UNITY | Imagine what it would look like. Real, Christ-centered unity. Watch part 3 of our series as we discuss unity within the church.
UNITY | Imagine what it would look like. Real, Christ-centered unity. Watch part 2 of our series with Scott Volk as we discuss POLITICAL unity as believers in Jesus.
UNITY | Imagine what it would look like. Real, Christ-centered unity. Watch part 1 of our series with Will Ford as we discuss RACIAL unity as believers in Jesus.
We're constantly surrounded by marketing, ads, and a culture that points to self, luxury, and comfort. But The Lord is calling us to surrender, obedience, and service. We pray you are encouraged and provoked by this message.
When life gives you the squeeze, what comes out? It's the moments of challenge that often reveal what's in our character. We pray that you are encouraged by this message and inspired to take a look at your life, and ask yourself, "what is the fruit of my life?"
God loves you the way you are but loves you WAY too much to leave you that way. It is His love that forms and shapes us so that we can be made fully mature in our walk with Him each day. We pray you are encouraged by this message and find hope that He is for you.
Summertime is here and it’s a great time to roll the windows down and listen to some of your favorite tunes. Many may not realize that the book of Psalms is both a prayer book and hymn book for those who love the Lord. This summer we’re going through the book of Psalms, considering these powerful pomes and songs of worship. Let’s get these songs stuck in our heads so that we can continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!
Have you ever gone through a difficult season and when you thought you were at the finish line discovered there was a bigger challenge on the other side of the hill? This is the context of David’s song in Psalm 42. Listen and be encouraged in The Lord as we unpack this Psalm.
Unity, we talk about needing in more but how do we attain it? This week, Pastor Jay unpacks Psalm 133 and breaks down how we can walk in unity and see it's fruit in our lives. We pray you are encouraged and challenged by this message.
All summer long, we're breaking down the psalms. This week we took a look at Psalm 91 to find out what this verse means, and how to apply it. We pray this message is an encouragement to you in this season of life.
Perhaps one of the best-known Psalms is chapter 23. This passage can seem all too familiar that we miss what the Lord is saying here. We pray that you are encouraged by this message and find that He is truly your Good Shepherd.
Summer time is here and it’s a great time to roll the windows down and listen to some of your favorite tunes. Many may not realize that the book of Psalms is both a prayer book and hymn book for those who love the Lord. This summer we’re going through the book of Psalms, considering these powerful pomes and songs of worship. Let’s get these songs stuck in our heads so that we can continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!
Summertime is here and it’s a great time to roll the windows down and listen to some of your favorite tunes. Many may not realize that the book of Psalms is both a prayer book and hymn book for those who love the Lord. This summer we’re going through the book of Psalms, considering these powerful pomes and songs of worship. Let’s get these songs stuck in our heads so that we can continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!
Summer time is here and it’s a great time to roll the windows down and listen to some of your favorite tunes. Many may not realize that the book of Psalms is both a prayer book and hymn book for those who love the Lord. This summer we’re going through the book of Psalms, considering these powerful pomes and songs of worship. Let’s get these songs stuck in our heads so that we can continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!
Summer time is here and it’s a great time to roll the windows down and listen to some of your favorite tunes. Many may not realize that the book of Psalms is both a prayer book and hymn book for those who love the Lord. This summer we’re going through the book of Psalms, considering these powerful pomes and songs of worship. Let’s get these songs stuck in our heads so that we can continue to keep our eyes on Jesus!
We all find ourselves in a situation none of us foresaw. Life has completely changed as we all navigate this world-wide pandemic. Will this season be the end of our hope, peace, and faith or will we find the Lord in the midst of this challenge and allow it to be a Divine Disruption that shakes us to awaken to what matters most? In this series we are exploring how we can find God’s great purpose in the midst of difficult times.
We all find ourselves in a situation none of us foresaw. Life has completely changed as we all navigate this world-wide pandemic. Will this season be the end of our hope, peace, and faith or will we find the Lord in the midst of this challenge and allow it to be a Divine Disruption that shakes us to awaken to what matters most? In this series we are exploring how we can find God’s great purpose in the midst of difficult times.
Godly transformation can be sudden and even messy. It will sometimes blind us to the temporal in order to awaken us to the eternal. When God does His work of transformation in us impacts all areas of our lives. Will you welcome Him to take your mess and turn it into a message?
We all find ourselves in a situation none of us foresaw. Life has completely changed as we all navigate this world-wide pandemic. Will this season be the end of our hope, peace, and faith or will we find the Lord in the midst of this challenge and allow it to be a Divine Disruption that shakes us to awaken to what matters most? In this series we are exploring how we can find God’s great purpose in the midst of difficult times.
We all find ourselves in a situation none of us foresaw. Life has completely changed as we all navigate this world-wide pandemic. Will this season be the end of our hope, peace, and faith or will we find the Lord in the midst of this challenge and allow it to be a Divine Disruption that shakes us to awaken to what matters most? In this series we are exploring how we can find God’s great purpose in the midst of difficult times.
Doubting is not a sin. What you do with that doubt CAN be sin. Be encouraged to run to God with your doubts and let him be your sure foundation.
We can often feel isolated and rejected because of our failures. But God loves to work and move in EVERY part of our story when we submit it to him! Be encouraged by today's message and how the Lord wants to work in your story!
Even in the most desperate situations, God’s Word can turn it all around. Be encouraged by today's message and exalt God’s Word and not our circumstances so we can build our faith to see His promises fulfilled!
Jesus is our example. However, we cannot simply do the things He did but we must have the inner attitude He had. The old Gatorade commercial used to show athletes sweating different colored Gatorade to demonstrate they were going to do well because they had Gatorade in their system. Today we’re considering the attitude and actions of Jesus are asking the question, “is it in you?”
There are days when it seems that God isn't moving the way we think He should, but maybe He's asking us to change our perspective and see the whole situation completely different? In this message, Pastor Rusty Nelson challenges us to change our vantage point so that we can begin to see things through a different lens; the lens of faith.
In part 4 of our series This Is Us, we are exploring what it means to be "Living Letters" and how this is a reflection to the world around us of the Father's heart. We pray that you are challenged by this message to ask yourself if you have any areas in your heart that may be stone.
In a culture that is constantly questioning who we are, it's important to be confident of who we are in the Lord. It requires faithfulness and intimacy and that requires commitment to his word. In today's message, learn how you can cultivate intimacy with the Lord and become confident in your identity in Him.
What is this family we call The Refuge Church? Who are we called to be and why has God positioned us where we are in the season that we are in? In this series, we are reflecting on God’s call to the Church worldwide and to us as a local church, specifically. Many people are comfortable with the question, “How are you?” We want to be comfortable with the question, “Who are you?” Let’s explore that answer together.