Ray of Hope Church: Recent Episodes
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Pastor Matt gives a message highlighting how the Bible is clear that God has a good future for us.
Pastor Mike gives a message about making sure we understand 'today' is the only day we can live in.
Pastor Matt finishes VBS week taking the VBS theme to a higher & relevant level telling what Jesus has done for us.
Pastor Matt gives a message reminding us of our blessings as Americans and the importance of understanding our citizenship is in heaven.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that God has a plan and purpose for fathers.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about the importance of having honor & respect in a culture that has left those two values behind.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about the importance of honoring mothers.
Pastor Matt gives a message about will we stand up for the faith in the face of culture, or will we bow to things against the Lord and his purposes.
Guest Pastor Kemp Holden gives a great message about understanding that in times of challenge, God is still with us.
Pastor Mike gives a message with biblical advice on how to survive and master the 'middle' of waiting for God to move, or new things from the Lord to come around.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a great message about how we must make personal our walk with Christ.
Pastor Matt continues the series that Christ's suffering shows he is able to identify with our sufferings.
Pastor Mike continues the series teaching us that the message of the cross is 'foolishness' to those who refuse to accept truth, and we must continue to preach the message of the cross in it's entirety.
Pastor Matt begins the series with a message about the paths Christ walked, and how we can walk those paths as well to be like Him.
Pastor Mike gives an inspirational message highlighting the truth that God can and will continue to do impossible things.
Pastor Matt begins a series that helps us to have unshakable marriages and relationships.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about preparing for where we are going.
Pastor Matt continues the new year series with a message about fully committing to growth.
Pastor Matt starts the new year's series with a message about intentional spiritual growth.
Pastor Matt gives a message about setting the direction of our heart to follow the will of God.
Pastor Mike give a great sermon on how we must pay attention to the messages of Christmas and the messages in the word of God.
Pastor Tanner continues the series with a message about how we should respond to good news.
Pastor Matt concludes the series with a message that everyone is invited to the banquet of God, but not everyone accepts the invitation.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that we have to grow and understand the weight of our faith and decisions.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about how we have to read & consume the word of God to strengthen ourselves each day.
Pastor Matt and members of the missions team speak in ROH's global and local missions efforts.
Pastor Mike gives a great message about what to do when life does not match what we expected or can comprehend.
Guest Evangelist Richard Bolte gives a message about encountering God, and how we have to trust God.
Guest speaker & former Congressman JC Watts gives a message that emphasizes how we are called by God to reach those around us.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about the essential importance of marriage and family.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about the importance of knowing our purpose.
Pastor Matt continues the series on the Sermon on the Mount with message from Matthew 7.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that highlights the important things mothers can do, and how God worked in the lives of biblical mothers.
Pastor Ben gives a message about the song that we sing that is exclusive to believers in Christ.
Pastor Mike gives a message about the 3 phases of life that try to hold us back from our potential.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message challenging us that our faith helps us overcome obstacles.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a that we have to be flexible in our faith, and also be confident in our faith.
Pastor Matt begins a new series with a message that faith is our defining and separating characteristic as a Christian.
Pastor Matt begins the series with a message about things we must learn to pair together as believers.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message highlighting reasons we should sow into the kingdom of God and into the work of the Lord.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about the importance of volunteering and serving in the kingdom of God.
Pastor Matt starts the new year with series about the importance of realizing the principal of sowing and reaping.
Pastor Matt concludes the Christmas series with a message on the importance of knowing and proclaiming the true meaning of Christmas.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a look at the prophecy, place, person, and purpose of Christmas.
Pastor Tanner continues the Christmas series with a message about the journey of the wise men to find Jesus.
Pastor Matt concludes the series about being thankful with a message that being thankful ushers in God's presence.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about how important it is to be appreciative of what we have while also making sure to thank God for what he has done.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message that looks into what preparation Joshua and the Israelite army went through before they fought the battle of Jericho.
Pastor Matt starts the new series with a message about how we need to show compassion to our neighbor.
Pastor Matt continues the series with message about how we all must pass through the 'door' of death, and how important it is to know Jesus Christ as your savior.
Guest speaker & evangelist Richard Bolte gives a great message about who and what we have with our faith in Jesus.
Pastor Matt continues the series by highlighting what can keep us from walking through the doors God has for us.
Pastor Mike begins the series with a message about how God opens doors for us, and we have to be willing to enter by faith.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we must build our faith to give ourselves a solid foundation to live on.
Pastor Matt challenges us with a message that doubt can steal our hope and create problems for us we don't realize can come from it.
Pastor Matt gives insights on the faith that he learned from his parents and grandparents.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about justification, sanctification, and glorification.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about how freedom is central to the Christian faith.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how our convictions drive us to make courageous decisions.
Pastor Matt gives a message encouraging us to be great fathers who model biblical truth.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about our destiny ultimately concludes with an eternity that is determined by who our faith is in.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about what can stop us from going after our destiny.
Pastor Matt delivers the message that real greatness, and the attributes of God, are displayed through great mothers.
Guest minister Paul Mason gives a great message about how we have to fight to overcome obstacles and finish well.
Pastor Mike gives a message about faith being very important in us being able to see God move, and that often our unbelief limits what God can do.
Pastor Matt concludes the series with a message that Jesus has a process of growth for us.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a Palm Sunday message that the entrance Jesus made to Jerusalem indicated his intentions for all of humanity.
Pastor Matt continues the series 'The Journey' with a message about how we must desire to follow Christ more than we desire anything else.
Pastor Matt begins the series leading up to Easter with a message about how we are on a journey to come to know Christ, and realize that our final home is not here, but in heaven.
Our Senior Pastor, Mike McCord, has given thousands of messages, and this one is unique compared to the rest over his 40 years in ministry. 'The Dream' challenges us to realize God has more in store for us!
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about how we need to be intentional about meeting each other's needs in the marriage.
Pastor Mike continues the marriage series with a message about how those who are not married need to be looking for someone who follows God first, and that we all must remember to keep the Bible first in our view of marriage.
Pastor Matt begins the marriage series with a message about what the bible defines marriage to be.
Pastor Matt concludes the series with a message about how Noah had to 'leave the boat' behind to go to the new future God had for him and his family.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about how we can only have a balanced life through having an unbalanced pursuit of God.
Pastor Matt begins the new year series with a message about how this could be the year we really move towards God.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message breaking down how God really was and is with us.
Pastor Mike continues the Christmas series with a message about how God can use the little things to make a big difference.
Pastor Tanner continues the Christmas series with a message about the 'waiting' in the Christmas story, and what we can do in the waiting periods of our lives.
Pastor Mike begins the Christmas series with a message about the theological foundation of Christmas and who Jesus is.
Pastor Matt speaks about saving a seat for 'expectation' of something to become better in your life.
Pastor Mike starts the series with a message about how we have to allow ourselves to be prepare for what God has for us.
Pastor Matt speaks about the things we should do when it feels like we do not know what to do next.
Pastor Mike gives insight on the biblical backgrounds of resistance against Israel, and the Bible's clear stance on supporting Isreal.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that this is the season to be awake and active, expecting things to happen.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that there are seasons of sowing, seasons or reaping, and seasons of eating what we have sown.
Pastor Matt begins the 'seasons' series with a message about how we have different seasons in life.
Pastor Matt gives a great message about how we need to rest in the power of God's love.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we as believers can display our faith by having a spirit of excellence.
Pastor Matt concludes the series focusing on the story of Joseph, and how his story shows us we can soar even in the periods of waiting.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about how can can improve our relationships.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message that God has equipped us with what we need to accomplish what He has asked us to.
Pastor Matt continues the series by inspiring us that we need vision from the Lord to soar.
Pastor Mike begins the series with a message that God has created us to move up into the next level, but we need him to do it.
In the conclusion of this series, Pastor Matt gives a message that God has an ending for us that is good, and better than we imagine.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a message about how God has scars, and they tell a story of our redemption.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about how God has a second chance for us.
Pastor Matt begins the series with a message that God has a place for us, no matter who we are.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we need to continue to pursue what God has for us.
Pastor Mike gives a great message about how Jesus says he will give us 'abundant life', and how we have to push to get better each day.
Pastor Mike gives a great message about how we should 'never say never' about what will happen in our lives, because God can always move at any time, and any situation can change.
Pastor Matt gives a great message about continuing to find hope in God during times of trial and difficulty.
In part 5 of this series, Pastor Mike speaks about how we need the Holy Spirit as our helper to be able to reach the victory God has for us.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a great message on how we can use the Word of God as our weapon.
Pastor Mike continues the victory series by giving a great message about music, worship, and spiritual warfare.
Guest speaker Kemp Holden gives a great message about how we can have peace despite all the chaos in the world around us.
Pastor Matt gives a great message on what victory truly looks like for believers in Christ.
Visiting minister Richard Bolte gives a great message about how we can find ourselves 'greatly beloved' in the eyes of the Lord.
Pastor Matt concludes the series with a message about taking our big dreams and putting them into practice with decisive action.
Pastor Mike continues the series with a great message about having bold prayers, and how we should really challenge ourselves to pray bold prayers.
Pastor Mike concludes the 'Apologetics' series with a great message and insight to non-biblical accounts from history that verify the biblical truths about Jesus.
Pastor Matt begins a new series with a message about how God has no limits, and he is well able to help us overcome this world.
Pastor Mike begins a sermon series on apologetics and the importance of being able to explain our reason for faith in Christ.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a message about how we can keep our conscience clear and be led by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Matt continues the series with a great message about having a pure heart, and feeding our faith and starving our fear.
Pastor Matt continues the new year series with a message about being salt and light to the world, and how we can be salt to the world with our conversations.
Pastor Matt kicks off the new year's series about the Sermon on the Mount with the idea that we as believers have a higher calling outlined for us in the Beatitudes.
Pastor Matt continues the Christmas series by speaking about how we have the Holy Spirit as our aid.
Pastor Tanner continues the Christmas series 'Is It Logical?' by looking at what qualities Joseph & Mary possessed that allowed them to be chosen by God to be the earthly parents of Jesus, and how those qualities can be developed in our own lives in order to see God move in a mighty way.
Pastor Mike begins the 2022 Christmas series by talking about how Luke wrote his Christmas story after spending ample time speaking to eyewitnesses of the events. As illogical as the Christmas story may seem, Luke makes sure we know the events that occurred regarding Jesus are verified and authentic.
Pastor Mike continues the 'At The Table' series by telling the story of Mephibosheth, and how God is calling us all to his table.
Pastor Matt gives a message for the upcoming holidays about how change happens at the table, and Jesus was willing to meet with anyone and help them come back to him.
Pastor Mike gives a message about how God wants to elevate our lives, but in order for us to experience that life we have to come into agreement with God that we are who he says we are.
In this message Pastor Matt gives us some keys on how we can have God move in our lives.
Pastor Mike continues the series by teaching that we all have been given gifts by God, and that we need to bring them out & develop them, not keep them under the rug.
Pastor Mike begins this new series by speaking about how we cannot hide anything from God, so we need to be transparent and open with both God and those around us about our past and current struggles.
Pastor Mike continues the 'Life Hacks' series with a message about guarding our heart, mouth, mind, and soul against the attacks that come against us.
Pastor Matt gives a message on how we live under Godly authority, and how that Jesus outlined how we should live our lives under his authority.
In part 3 of this series, Pastor Mike speaks about identity, and how we have to be able to see ourselves through God's eyes in order to have success, be able to navigate setbacks, and truly live the life God designed for us to live.
Pastor Matt continues the Life Hacks series by outlining how we can handle stress, and what biblical examples have been given to us in scripture.
Pastor Mike begins this Life Hacks series by speaking about how Jesus dealt with anger. Everyone on Earth experiences anger, but how we handle it is key. Jesus modeled how to handle anger without letting it cause us to have trouble or fall into sin.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we must have unshakable joy as Christians, and we also need to stay around unshakable people when we are going through a tough time.
In this message Pastor Mike speaks about how we know the world around us is shaking, but the shaking sifts out those who truly believe from those who do not.
In this message Pastor Matt speaks that Christians must seek to have a faith that lasts, and a faith that is able to endure the trials of this world.
Teaching from the story about Joshua, Pastor Matt talks about how we see things differently than the way God sees things, and we have to gain God's perspective on our life.
As Christians, we have to have the attitude of an overcomer, realizing that we do overcome the world and we are able to have the Holy Spirit help us become even more of an overcomer than we may have been in our past.
Pastor Mike concludes the Holy Spirit series by talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how you have to believe all of the gifts exist if you believe in them at all. We also know we see the fruit of the Spirit in the lives of those who are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Matt continues the series by emphasizing the Holy Spirit helps us in multiple ways.
Pastor Mike continues the Holy Spirit series by speaking about the power the Holy Spirit gives us to conquer daily life.
Professional bass fisherman and long-time outdoor TV show host Jimmy Houston gives a great message on Father's Day!
Pastor Mike begins a series to unravel the truth about the Holy Spirit and highlight our need for God's Spirit in todays time.
Pastor Matt concludes the series by identifying the things that Daniel's enemies looked for in his life in attempt to find fault in him, and also identifies the things that Daniel did that caused them to find no fault in his life.
Pastor Matt continues the series about how we as Christians must be accepting of the reality we have to be set apart from our culture!
Pastor Matt speaks from the story of Daniel and informs us that it is important to realize that as followers of Christ, we have to be okay with being different than the culture around us. We also must have a heart to show God's power to those around us.
In part 2 of this series Pastor Mike talks about things that can dull us and cause us to lose the edge we need to have in order to successful in life while being ready for the future!
Pastor Matt speaks about how we have biblical record that many of the biblical giants of faith had great mothers in their lives, and how important motherhood truly is.
Pastor Mike delivers a message about how we need to stay sharp and keep our 'cutting edge' so that we will be able to continue to reap the harvest, and continue to bring salvation to the lost.
Pastor Matt gives a great message about how we can have competing feelings, but Jesus gives us clarity and helps us make good and Godly decisions despite our feelings.
In this Easter Sunday message, Pastor Matt highlights what Christ has done for us, and how it changes us and drives us to live our lives as Christians!
Guest speaker Pastor Paul Mason joins us from Seguin, TX to deliver a message about the 'days' in Peter's life, and how each day with Jesus was a change in the life of Peter.
Pastor Matt continues the series by emphasizing God knows us, and he knows what we are going through. Sometimes we may feel we are in 'survival mode' just trying to make it day to day, and in those times we need to know Jesus is our hope.
Pastor Mike begins the 2022 Easter series speaking about the truth that Jesus is 'our living hope'. We must be aware of the signs of our time, and we have to realize that our hope must be in Jesus.
Pastor Matt continues the series by letting us know that we can come from darkness to light by getting to work, serving, and realizing we will arrive at our destination one day.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we as believers come out of darkness and walk into a better life with Jesus.
Pastor Mike teaches on love & relationships, and how we can all grow in both our ability to show love!
Visiting evangelist Richard Bolte gives a message about what it takes to be an eagle, and how we as Christians are designed to soar, but in order to do that we have to step out of the places we are comfortable.
Pastor Matt gives a great message about the importance of love, and how love should lead and guide the message that we speak to anyone!
Pastor Matt gives a message about when we feel like our 'bootstraps' have broken, and we have no way to get ourself out of the mess we are in. We learn in times like that, it is important to know that God will have to be our answer.
To conclude this series, Pastor Mike speaks about the importance of showing up to be filled up. We must desire to be refilled so we can pour out to others around us, minster to them, lead them, and reach our world!
Pastor Mike continues the series by covering the topic of stewardship. We must frame our mentality that all that we have comes from God, and we are blessed to be able to contribute to His kingdom.
Pastor Matt begins the series 'Showing Up' with a message about the importance of showing up in service!
Pastor Mike begins the 2022 year with a message called 'Champion'. The word champion is used only once in scripture, and we learn the bible calls us much more than a champion!
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we have to continue to look to grow in our faith, because we often feel like we haven't gotten as far as we expected or grown as much as we hoped. We are encouraged knowing that the Bible assures us we must continue to grow in our faith until we get get to heaven!
Pastor Matt continues the Christmas series, with scenes from "The Grinch" and what the biblical Christmas story means to us.
Before this message, the congregation in attendance watched a short clip from the movie 'It's A Wonderful Life'. The clip highlighted how George Bailey wished he had never been born. During this message, we take a look at how different the world is because Jesus came down from heaven and was born on Earth.
Pastor Matt gives a message about how we can hold on to the progress we have made during our walk with Christ.
Beginning a new series on James, Pastor Matt talks about how although we as Christians can sometimes feel 'scattered', we are not separated, and we have each other to rely on.
In this message, Pastor Matt discusses the importance of fighting for what you believe, fighting for what you want to see God do, and fighting by faith for your family!
Pastor Mike concludes this series by challenging us to realize we have Jesus with us, and our dreams can be bigger than we imagined!
In Part 5 of this series, Pastor Matt continues the series by looking at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. We see in both sons attitudes that keep them from their dreams, and attitudes that can restore their dreams.
Continuing our 'Keep On Dreaming' series, Pastor Matt speaks on the woman with the issue of blood, and how she did not give up on her healing, and she chose to go to Jesus even though nothing else had worked.
Pastor Mike continues the series by highlighting things that can keep us from our dream, because we know God has dream for us, and we have to choose to accept the terms of what it will take to reach that dream.
Pastor Matt continues the series "Keep On Dreaming" with an encouraging message that inspires us to follow the dream God has given us.
In this Big Sunday message, Pastor Mike highlights how the Bible is clear that God has a purpose for the dreams we have, and how God wants us to have more than we can imagine through the dreams he has given us.
In this message, Pastor Matt gives the importance of assembling as believers. Certain things only happen when we come together as a group, and those things are why the Bible emphasizes the importance of gathering together.
In this message Pastor Matt speaks on the familiar story of David & Goliath, and we learn David was sent for one mission by his father, but he was able to do much more because God was with him.
Pastor Mike delivers a great message about how we can walk in the favor of God, and how God's favor is something we should continually seek every day.
In this message Pastor Matt looks into the story of Samson. Samson began to develop an appetite for wrong things, and he eventually suffered from feeding himself the wrong things. We learn it is important to feed ourselves the right thing, knowing that the Lord is our sustenance.
To conclude this series, Pastor Matt gives us the final 'key', the key of balance. We must seek to have a balanced life if we want to be successful followers of Christ and successful in our lives.
In this message continuing the "One Kingdom, Many Keys" series, Pastor Mike talks about the key of "sowing and reaping". The Bible is clear that a man reaps what he sows, and understanding this principle is a key part of having a life that honors God.
In part 3 of this series, Pastor Matt speaks on the key of 'communication'. Our communication with others is very important, and our communication and prayer life with God is vital to our walk with God.
In part two if this series, Pastor Matt gives us the second key to the kingdom, the key of 'submission'. We submit to the authority of God, and we also must be willing to submit to God ordained leaders around us.
In Matthew 16, Jesus states that he will give his true followers the 'keys of the kingdom of heaven'. In this message, Pastor Mike gives us the first 'key' and shares that without this key, you cannot unlock any of the rest of God's promises.
In this message, Pastor Matt talks about the true freedom we gain from knowing Jesus, and how we should reject some 'false freedoms' that arise as we walk forward with God.
Part 3 of the 'Last Days' series takes a look at the common questions "Is America mentioned in the Bible?" and "Where is America in the last days?".
In this message Pastor Matt discusses the importance of remembering that we truly walk in greatness as believers in Christ, and he discusses what it takes to remain in God's greatness.
Pastor Mike delivers an awesome message about the importance of men, and the importance of men being the spiritual leader of their families!
In this message Pastor Mike gives answers to the question 'Is true happiness possible?'. That question is something that everyone has asked themselves, and the world's definition of happiness is very different than a biblical perspective. We learn biblical answers to what true happiness is, that it is available for those who follow God and honor their relationship with him.
In this message, Pastor Mike defines the fact that there are two kingdoms at odds with each other. One is the kingdom of darkness ruled by Satan, and the other is the kingdom of God. We as believers are a part of God's kingdom, but we must stay active, stay willing, and know that we are on the side of true victory.
Pastor Matt talks about the importance of being willing to do the things God asks us to do, the importance of submitting to his will for our lives, and having the willingness to carry out what God calls us to do.
In this message Pastor Matt describes what it means to truly walk in complete victory with Jesus. Complete victory helps us overcome temptation, prosper in peace, and have the determination and grit it takes to keep going when we don't want to.
Pastor Mike takes a look at 3 mothers from the Bible, and we learn from their stories and examples how we can better encourage, pray for, and raise our kids.
Pastor Mike brings the Sunday night series to Sunday morning, and gives us great teaching on what the 'last days' will look like, and the signs that they are coming!
Pastor Matt gives a great message challenging us to look for all God has for us, first acknowledging Jesus as our master and then knowing we have to walk in good works!
Pastor Mike begins a Sunday Night series that looks at what the Bible says about the 'last days'. This message is filled with very thorough references and answers from the Bible about what the last days are, what they will be like, and what we should be doing as believers in the last days.
Guest minister Rick VanHoose gives a great word about how God has planted us where he wants us, and he is preparing us to grow into what we need to be for Him!
We as followers of Jesus need to have a determination to know Christ deeply, and be passionate about preaching the truth of his story. Pastor Matt points out that the Bible is clear that if we are not centered on Christ, we can begin to be centered on something else. We are encouraged that we have all we need in Jesus, and we need not seek out anything other than him.
In this Easter message, Pastor Mike describes the events that Jesus went through during his final hours. The life of Christ and the events of the first Easter prove that Jesus is the Messiah, he is a miracle worker, and he came for the purpose of redeeming the lost!
For this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Mike highlights the importance of the Old Testament verifying and affirming who Jesus is. Those who put their faith in Christ have come to believe that he is the Messiah, and he is able to be the salvation we need.
For part 3 of this series, Pastor Mike takes a look at the life of David, and the uncommon characteristics of faith that he showed to get to the place God wanted him to be. David navigated offenses, and he knew which battles were worth fighting and which were only distractions from the true battle. We learn we can do that same thing!
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Matt takes a look at the life of Daniel, and from his story we are able to learn what we can do to better follow Christ and help others come along on that journey as well.
To begin this series, Pastor Matt explains our goal as believers should be to have an uncommon faith. In this message we take a look at the life of Peter, and see how his uncommon faith helped him throughout his life.
In the final part of this series, Pastor Mike defines the idea that the amount of love shown to something determines its value, and the potential of what something can become also increases value. All of humanity has an innate value, because Jesus went to the cross for everyone! Because of that, we can know we have great value and are very loved by God.
In part 3 of this series, Pastor Mike speaks about how God loves people, but he also never abandons his holy principles. For us, there must be a balance between love for people & love for the principles.
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Matt gives us the importance of showing love, and the importance of knowing that God loves us!
Pastor Matt gives a message on the real truths about love. There are many improper perceptions about what love is, but the truth comes from the Bible. Love is not only something we feel, it must be something we actively seek to display, both toward others and God.
In the final part of this series, we set our expectations on the promises of God. We know that God cannot and does not break his word, therefore the promises he has given us will come to pass. God's promises are divine and direct, and even though they may be 'delayed' and not happen as fast as we hoped, they will still come to pass!
Pastor Matt teaches that all of us as the people of the church are an essential and key part of the expectations we have. Without people who are truly seeking God to do bigger things, we fall short of our expectations. We must know God is our source, and that he will be the provider of all the great things we expect if they are according to his will.
In part 3 of this series, Pastor Matt encourages us that God is with us always, and we will go through different feelings and emotions during times of expectation, but those things are not unique to us because they happening to other in the Bible as well.
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike speaks on the truth that expectation as a Christian is moving forward in faith believing that God has our best in mind, and we can be sure in that because of his character and what he has done for us in the past!
To kick of 2021, Pastor Mike begins a series called "We're Expecting". No matter what age we are, no matter how long we have been working a job or profession, no matter how long we have been a follower of Christ, we should always be expecting God to move in all parts of our life!
In the final message for 2020, Pastor Matt speaks on finding joy in what we have gone through, while finding hope and determination to grow in the future!
In the final part of our Christmas series, Pastor Mike gives us insight on the story of the wise men, and how that story was a foreshadowing of who Jesus was, and what he would be for us in our lives!
In the second part of our Christmas series, Pastor Matt brings to live the 'unsanitary' aspects of the first Christmas, and how they apply to the story of Jesus!
The very first Christmas season, the time when Jesus was about to be born, was certainly unexpected! During the time of Jesus birth, it was a time of fear and a time of spiritual darkness. Although it was unexpected, it was announced both in scripture and to those who were present in the story. We must be sure that when Jesus comes again, though it will be unexpected just like the first time, that our hearts are ready.
In this message, Pastor Matt explains that we have an advocate in Jesus Christ. Through Christ we are also able to be a mentor to others, both those who already have come to faith in Jesus and those who are lost.
In the final part of this series, Pastor Mike talks about the importance of being thankful and having gratitude. We also learn the negative side effects of complaining, and we are encouraged to focus not on the negative, but focus on the positive things God has done and will do!
In the final part of this series, Pastor Mike covers the very important topic of marriage. We learn we must be willing to meet each others needs and be servants in the relationship.
Pastor Mike discusses and teaches on the topic of spiritual toughness during Sunday night's service.
In part 2 of this series, we look into thriving as a family. In order to do that, we must have prayer together, have prayer for our family, seek strength from God for our family, and be willing to identify who is a great help in the family. We know that we are better together than divided!
In the first part of this series about family and family relationships, Pastor Mike lays out that communication is key. Proverbs says life and death are in the power of the tongue, so what we say and how we say it matters immensely. Our words produce fruit, and we want to be sure we are sowing positivity and love.
For the final message in this series, Pastor Mike outlines how we have a real adversary, Satan, that is actively working against us attempting to destroy our faith and create problems in our everyday life. Christians must know that we will go through tough times. We cannot avoid them in this life, but we do have current & eternal hope in Jesus, and we do have the ability to overcome by faith and perseverance!
In part 2 of this series, we are given assurances from scripture that show that whether we are indeed walking in the light as followers of God. Knowing where we stand and being assured in our faith is important, because when we are confident in our faith, we are far more effective as ministers of the gospel!
As believers in Christ, we follow diligently after Jesus and seek to live a life that exhibits obedience to him. In doing so, we are blessed. This message will encourage you with the truth that those who live a life following Jesus are assured that they will receive the goodness God has in store for them.
As followers of Jesus, we have a big part to play in the 'invisible war' around us. In this message, Pastor Mike outlines what we as believers can do to make an impact that causes great benefit to the Kingdom of God. We must be willing to live the life, look for opportunities to share our faith, and be bold enough to walk through the doors God has opened for us.
In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike teaches that the bible gives us the definition of 'worldliness' and that we are in an invisible war against wordliness. In order to do that, we must know that God is our source, there is great pressure to conform, and we must have God's Kingdom as our priority.
The Bible is clear that there is a seen & unseen world. We war against the unseen things of our mind & thoughts, fear, and guilt & shame. In this message, you are encouraged to mount resistance to the unseen world that is against you, and also to realize that your own flesh wars against you. Romans 7 presents the 'dilemma', and Romans 8 gives the answer. We know we have hope, because Christ Jesus came to our rescue!
How motivated are you to do the work of the Lord? This message will give you inspiration from scripture to move forward into the good works God has called us to, to continue our defense of biblical truth, and to reach those who need to hear the message of Christ.
In part 3 of the 'Resist' series, Pastor Matt encourages us we resist because that is what we do in battle, and as our resistance to Satan increases, our faith and understanding of God also increases.
Do you believe followers of God have an enemy? The Bible is clear that there is a literal Satan, and he is bent on destroying lives. In part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike outlines the strategies Satan uses in his attempts to bring ruin to every person. In order to properly resist him, we need to understand those strategies, and know how to bring the fight back to him!
In this inspiring message, Pastor Mike speaks hope for all by saying we can resist Satan and his plan for our lives by first submitting to God. We have the ability and authority to resist him, but first we must place ourselves under the authority of God's word. We are encouraged, knowing Jesus is our redemption!
In this message, Pastor Matt gives us a great look into the life of Noah, and the need to be able to grow in times of countdown, not get caught up in the countdown.
To conclude this series, Pastor Mike speaks from 2 Kings 7. From this story, we are able to see that there are 3 types of 'stuck' to learn from, and that our willingness to move forward can be a wave of blessing for other people!
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike continues to give great inspiration to move forward from being 'stuck'. Whether you are stuck in a season of sadness, bitterness, or stuck in a perspective where you have not been going after God, this message can help you become unstuck!
Sometimes in life, we feel like we are 'stuck'. We feel like we haven't made traction or progress in a long time. In this great message, Pastor Mike teaches about how we can get stuck in situations in life, and the way we can get unstuck is get something firm, like the Word of God, under our feet so we can move forward. We hope when you listen to this message you gain inspiration to move forward with God!
In part 3 of this series from 2 Corinthians 5, Pastor Mike emphasized that the responsibility of reconciling people back to God lays on us as the church, and was entrusted to us even though the church consists of humans with faults & failures. We are ambassadors for Jesus, and we need to evaluate how well we do in that role. We are encouraged that even though we have all had failures, we have been made worthy to be the ambassadors for Christ.
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Matt gives us encouragement & inspiration to look around us and guide others to be reconciled to God!
To start off the new series "Magnetic", Pastor Mike speaks on the importance of being reconciled to God. Similar to the way magnets are attracted to each other and metal objects, our old selves were attracted to certain things, while our new selves are attracted now to the things of God. This message gives us hope that we can be have our friendly relations with God restored (reconciliation) because Jesus paid the price for us on the cross!
This Father's Day message reminds us of the value of fathers, the spiritual impact of fathers, and the duties of a father in the home.
In the final message of this series, Pastor Mike emphasizes that the lack of faith ushers in fear. We also have three areas of our live we can put actions and faith together, which is our relationships, finances, and individual growth.
In part 4 of this series, Pastor Mike talks about how going through change and growth stretches you, and you have to stretch and grow your faith as well!
In part 3 of this series, Pastor Matt inspires us to grow our faith, and to take our faith to a level that we apply it to daily life!
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike continues to give inspiration to have courageous faith!
In this message, Pastor Mike speaks about how our faith can be improved by realizing who our faith is in!
In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Mike tells the story of Leah, the wife of Jacob. Although Leah received little credit for her contributions to her family and the people of God, she was a very important mother, and she gives great example of how to be a powerful mother.
This message is a very encouraging message that inspires us to 'rise above the storms' that we are facing, whether they are economical, marriage, or the global pandemic. We also want to make sure we have Jesus in our boat, knowing he has power over all!
In Part 2 of this series, we learn that it is important to not make life-altering decisions based on temporary seasons, and to realize that tough seasons can lead us toward purifying our spiritual lives. We get inspiration that helps us follow God through tough times!
In this message, Pastor Mike speaks on how life is full of different seasons. Some are great, some are not so great, some are challenging, and some are easy. We get biblical insight on different seasons of life portrayed in the Bible, and we learn we don't want to get stuck in a season!
In this Easter message, we are given accounts of resurrections in scripture. There were many resurrections accounted for, but Jesus' was the only one with the power to raise himself from the dead. His resurrection assures us that he was God, and that through our faith in him, we will also be raised from the dead by Jesus!
In this message, we look at the triumphal entry of Jesus, and we see that he not only came as a humble servant instead of a proud king, but that he also fulfilled prophecy every step of the way.
In part 3 of this series, we take a look at those who judged Jesus: Annas, Caiaphas, Herod, and Pilate. We learn that we see the grace of God during the trial of Jesus, and wee see his divine plan for redemption.
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike covers the story of Judas. We learn there is much we can learn from his life, and how we don't want to miss the opportunity of going forward & staying with Jesus!
In this Easter season series, we are looking at the lives of the 'bad boys', or the men viewed as the villains, of the last days of Jesus. To begin this series, we look at the two criminals on the crosses beside Jesus. We see that one had a hard heart toward Jesus, but the other had a great change of heart. We learn that even though they were both criminals, the one with the change of heart was not 'too bad' to be saved!
In part 2 of this series, we look at the scene depicted in Ezekiel 47, where there is a river flowing from the temple of God. We note the source, size, strength, and scope of this river, and we are encouraged because we know that God is our source, and his power is strong and well able to flow into the hard or dead places in our lives, and give us new flow and new life!
Beginning this new series, Pastor Mike highlights the importance of water in nature and in scripture. This message tells us the importance of living a life flowing with the 'living water' Jesus provides for us, and the characteristics of living water. We are given encouragement, knowing that Jesus did not promise a small stream or trickle of life for us, but a river!
For the final part of this series, Pastor Mike addresses the fact that there are many divisions in our world, but Jesus has broken down the barriers between all people and given free access to all who call on his name. We learn God loves diversity, but not division, and the solution to every division we have is solved through the cross!
In Part 2 of this series, Pastor Mike gives us some great insight on how to see improvement in both marriage and non-marriage relationships. We are encouraged knowing that every relationship has its own issues, but we choose whether we react negatively or with love & grace.
In this incredibly encouraging message from our friend Richard Bolte, we are challenged to make up our minds that we truly want to know Jesus in a better way, and then go and make the necessary adjustments to see that happen. We are challenged to live our lives in a way that truly reflects the fact we have Jesus as an important part of our daily life.
To kick off this series about marriage & relationships, Pastor Matt gives us some insight from the story of Mary & Joseph. We learn that Joseph had a relationship with God that was first & above his other relationships, he had a trust in the Lord, as well as exceptional courage and patience. We learn we can take these principles for our lives, and see results in our relationships.
In the final part of this series, Pastor Mike gives us insight from the story of Joseph. We are encouraged knowing that as believers in Jesus life happens for us not to us, and God can use our setbacks to give us greater than what we had before. We are encouraged to literally 'be the change' in order to see change in our lives and our world!
In 'Be The Change' part 3, we continue our new year series by being challenged to continually grow into our God provided protection, continually allow the Spirit of God to have freedom in our lives, and to continually be dressed in the armor of God.
In part 2 of this new year series, Pastor Mike describes the qualities of a 'game changer'. We learn game changers are passionate about important causes & purposes, they play to their strengths, verbalize their goals, and they inspire other people.
"Be The Change" is the first part of our 2020 new year series, and it sets the vision and gives inspiration for the upcoming year. We are inspired to be willing to make the changes necessary in our lives to move forward into what God has for us, set clear & realistic goals, and make an ongoing commitment to say no to an average lifestyle. We are also given hope knowing God is with us and we are not alone, and change begins when we say about ourselves what God says about us.
In this message taught from John 8's story of the woman caught in adultery, we get a great message about the need to not charge & accuse others, but to begin charging & building ourselves. We learn the importance of being present in the power of God, accepting the power of process, and turning the 'stones' thrown at us into building blocks.
In part 3, the "Family Matters" series closes by shifting from marriage to parenting & honoring our parents! We learn what is necessary for proper parenting, and what is necessary for children and teenagers to properly follow their parents according to God's Word.
Family Matters part 2 continues discussion over the very important topic of marriage! This week's message defines for us the needs of the wife from the husband. We also learn that Jesus fills the spiritual void no relationship or anything else can fill.
Family Matters part 1 discusses the very important topic of marriage! The Bible and history of mankind opens with a marriage of man & woman, and the quality of that relationship affects many aspects of our lives every single day. With this message, we get biblical teaching on the priority and order of marriage, and also the needs of the husband in the marriage relationship.
The Spiritual Realm part 3 gives us biblical knowledge and insight about Satan and his forces so that we can be prepared, informed, and continue to triumph over them in the victory Jesus has given us!
In this message, Pastor Mike continues 'The Spiritual Realm' by giving us biblical references about the importance of angels and their specific roles they serve in the Kingdom of God. We are given encouragement by learning that God uses the angels to aid us as believers in multiple ways.
In this message, Pastor Mike discusses the idea that many people today have an affinity toward the supernatural, but many don't have biblical knowledge regarding the real spiritual realm of Heaven, angels, and demons. In part 1 we are given biblical truth regarding the existence of a real spiritual realm we cannot see, and encouragement that God is working for us in that realm.
In Part 6, Pastor Mike addresses 'the elephant in the room' of our personal 'untapped potential'. We all have God-given potential to do great things for His kingdom, but many of us never reach our full potential. Part 6 gives us great biblical examples and encouragement to reach the level God designed us to reach!
Part 5 covers the 'elephant in the room' of 'the supernatural'. We know God is a supernatural God, and we know that scripture says God gives His people supernatural power by the Holy Spirit. Part 5 gives us clarity, busts some myths regarding Christianity and the supernatural, and lays out scriptural truth regarding the supernatural and God's people.
Part 4 gives us biblical perspective on the 'elephant of activities'! We have a culture of multiple activities that attempt to command control of our time. Part 4 also debunks some myths about activities, and teaches us we must embrace Christ above all.
Part 3 discusses the "elephant in the room" that is prevalent in our world today, which is the question "Is the Bible true, and can I trust it?". We learn that God's Word is backed up by prophecy, archeological discovery, and scientific discovery.
Part 2 discusses the 'elephant in the room' of money! This message gives us great biblical perspective on how we as Christians should deal with our finances and giving.
Part 1 discusses the 'elephant in the room' of not giving up or abandoning our hopes and dreams!