Fuel Church: Recent Episodes
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Fuel Church exists so that people near and far from Christ can be filled (fueled) with the Grace and Hope found in Jesus Christ. It is our desire to reach every age, every culture, and every generation at each Worship Experience.
In the seventh part of our Beatitudes series, we dive into Jesus’ life-changing statement: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9 NIV). This message focuses on the essential role of peacemakers in a world filled with conflict and how we can cultivate peace, not just in our communities, but in the most intimate spaces—our homes.
In this episode, we will discuss:
- The distinction between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker, and why confronting conflict is key to finding true peace.
- How peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of God’s “Shalom,” a deep wholeness that transforms our homes and hearts.
- Three essential practices for being a peacemaker: telling the truth in love, apologizing when wrong, and forgiving fully.
- The powerful role that God’s peace plays in restoring broken relationships, and why peace starts within our own hearts before it can flow to others.
Join us to learn how adopting the role of a peacemaker can transform your home into a place of harmony and bring the peace of God into every corner of your life.
Join us as we explore the theme of "Disruptive Compassion" and how embracing disruption can become a powerful opportunity to demonstrate love and kindness. Drawing from Luke 10, we’ll discover how Jesus redefined compassion through the parable of the Good Samaritan.
In this message, we will discuss:
-The importance of partnership with God and others in creating impactful change.
-How disruptions in our lives can lead to divine opportunities for compassion.
-Practical steps to engage with those in need, moving from empathy to action.
-The costs associated with true compassion and the joy of loving others as Jesus loves us.
Let’s learn together how our willingness to embrace disruption can transform our lives and the lives of those around us, fueling hope and healing in our communities.
Join us for the sixth part of our eight-week series on the Beatitudes, where we explore the profound meaning of Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8 NIV). This week, we’ll delve into the transformative nature of having a pure heart and how it shapes our relationship with God and others.
In this message, we will discuss:
-The significance of purity in heart and how it reflects our relationship with Christ.
-Understanding that being "blessed" goes beyond mere happiness; it’s an eternal joy that transcends circumstances.
-Three essential ways to sustain a pure heart: believing quickly, forgiving readily, and repenting swiftly.
-The impact of doubt and unforgiveness on our spiritual journey and how to overcome them.
Discover how embracing a pure heart not only aligns us with God’s covenant but also empowers us to shine as lights in a world that desperately needs hope. Join us to learn how living from a place of purity can bring immense blessings and deeper intimacy with God.
In this message, we dive into the transformative power of mercy as taught by Jesus. Discover how showing compassion and forgiveness, even when it's tough, can change our lives and relationships. We’ll explore:
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The importance of reflecting on God's mercy towards us.
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How forgiving others impacts our own spiritual journey.
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Practical ways to embody mercy in our everyday interactions.
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The necessity of showing mercy to ourselves and others.
Join us to explore how living mercifully not only aligns with Jesus' teachings but also brings profound blessings and peace.
In Week 4 of our "Beatitudes" series, we explore Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” This sermon delves into why so many feel spiritually empty and how to truly satisfy your soul by seeking righteousness. Discover practical ways to remain spiritually nourished and fulfilled, including understanding God’s love, avoiding mental junk food, prioritizing a relationship with God, and surrounding yourself with like-minded believers. Listen now to find out how to satisfy your deepest spiritual hunger.
Join us as we dive into the profound teaching of the 3rd Beatitude from Jesus's "Sermon on the Mount" in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” In this sermon, we explore how meekness, often misunderstood as weakness, is actually about strength under control and total surrender to God.
Through vivid examples and practical insights, you'll see how meekness can transform your life, offering inner peace and a renewed perspective. Learn how to embrace this powerful quality and discover its profound impact on your spiritual journey and daily interactions.
In Week 2 of our series, “The Beatitudes,” we focus on Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This message explores how God meets us in our pain and offers us true comfort during difficult times.
We’ll discuss three practical steps to help us find comfort in mourning:
Refocus on What’s Happening in Me: Instead of seeing pain as a setback, view it as an opportunity for God to work in your life and refine your character.
Remember, God Always Delivers: Reflect on God’s past faithfulness, which helps us trust in His future provision and encourages us during tough times.
Rely on Solid Relationships: Surround yourself with supportive friends and a faith community that can provide encouragement and comfort when you need it most.
Join us as we learn to experience God’s comfort in our mourning and discover how to support others in their struggles. Allow the Holy Spirit to bring you peace and transformation in your heart.
Welcome to the launch of our new series, "The Beatitudes," where we explore the powerful teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. In this opening episode, we focus on Matthew 5:1-12,
This week we will be looking at the first beatitude found in Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This message will unpack how recognizing our spiritual poverty and utter dependence on God can open us up to His profound blessings and eternal joy, contrasting sharply with the fleeting happiness of the world.
Through this series, we aim to challenge and inspire you by examining how these counter-cultural values can transform your life. Embrace the journey as we delve into how these teachings can reshape your understanding of true fulfillment and bring lasting change to your faith and daily living. Tune in to start this impactful exploration of the Beatitudes!
In our recent message, "Don't Drink the Poison," we explored Hebrews 12:15's warning against the destructive root of bitterness. It's easy to feel offended daily—from critical family members to demanding coworkers, the opportunities abound. However, Ephesians 4:26-27 guides us not to let anger fester and avoid giving the devil a foothold.
We discussed how living offended corrodes relationships and impedes spiritual growth. Instead, we're urged to respond with grace and forgiveness, resisting the devil's attempts to divide us.
Join us in choosing peace, joy, and unity in Christ. Don't let offense poison your heart. Watch the full message and learn how to reject bitterness and walk in the light of Christ's love.
“Don't Drink That" tackles the prevalent issue of offense in today's culture, urging us to avoid the poison of bitterness and anger. Drawing from Hebrews 12:15, this message emphasizes the choice we have in handling offense, highlighting James 1:19 as a guide to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Join us as we explore biblical wisdom on overcoming offense and living with grace and forgiveness in a divisive world.
This message reminds us that our natural gifts and talents, while important, are not enough to fulfill our God-given callings. We need the anointing of the Holy Spirit to empower and guide us in every aspect of our lives.
Just as Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit to preach good news, heal the brokenhearted, and proclaim freedom for the captives (Luke 4:18-19), so too are we called to rely on the anointing for our ministries, careers, and daily challenges.
Welcome to Part 1 of our Summer at Fuel series, where we dive into the heart of Revelation's message to the church in Laodicea. In this episode, titled "I Wanna Be a ‘Big Gulp’," we explore how the words of Jesus challenge us to examine our spiritual temperature. Are we hot, cold, or merely lukewarm?
Drawing from Revelation 3:14-22, Pastor Alex unpacks the powerful imagery of being "spit out" due to spiritual indifference. We're invited to exchange our lukewarm complacency for a vibrant faith that's tested and purified like gold in the fire (Revelation 3:18a, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 1:6-7).
Moreover, the message highlights the call to give God our worship (Revelation 3:18b, Genesis 3:10, James 4:7-8) and surrender every aspect of our lives to Him. This surrender leads to transformation and a renewed ability to see God's purpose clearly (Revelation 3:18c, 2 Corinthians 3:16, 4:3-4).
As we journey through these scriptures, we're challenged to reflect on how we can live victorious lives in Christ, no longer defeated but empowered by His Spirit (2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 3:16-19).
The sermon message in the SERVE series concludes with a focus on the Great Commission from Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus commissions his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey his commands. This mission is emphasized as not just a task but a co-mission for every believer.
The sermon stresses that the church exists not for comfort or personal gain, but to reach out to the lost and hurting. It challenges believers to move beyond mere attendance and involvement in church activities to actively engaging with others, just as Jesus did with notorious sinners and outcasts. The message highlights that involvement in God's mission may be messy and uncomfortable at times, but it's essential for fulfilling God's purpose.
Key points include:
- Emphasizing the Great Commission as the purpose of the church.
- Encouraging believers to go beyond comfort zones to reach the lost.
- Illustrating Jesus' example of involvement with people in need.
- Affirming that the church's growth and impact depend on active involvement in God's mission.
Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep involvement in sharing God's love and truth with others, echoing Jesus' radical approach of reaching out to those in need and affirming that everyone, regardless of their background or struggles, belongs in God's family.
Life has some tough questions, and in this series, we will answer some of the most difficult ones. Join us as we answer the often-asked question: "What should Christians do in the last days?"
In recent years, we have seen both an increase of the bad, but also an increase in the move of God. In the midst of so much happening and the return of Jesus getting closer, we all need to know what our calling is as believers. After listening to this message, you will walk away with 3 key things that you can do throughout your life to make the greatest impact in what may be the beginning of the last days.
Life has some tough questions, and in this series, we will answer some of the most difficult ones. Join us as we answer the often-asked question: "Why does god feel so far away?"
If you don't always feel God's presence, you're not alone. In this message, you will learn 3 different reasons why we don't always FEEL the presence of God, and will walk away encouraged that no matter what you feel, God is drawing you close and is always with you.
Life has some tough questions, and in this new series, we will answer some of the most difficult ones. Join us as we answer the often-asked question: "Why didn't God answer my prayer?"
This powerful message reminds us that the purpose of prayer is not to get God to do OUR will, but to know God so that we can do HIS will. You will learn 4 possible reasons that our prayers are not being answered, with the final reminder that even if God doesn't, He is still good.
We've all experienced religion at its finest- when people in the church come down on others and judge harshly because they're "not doing it right." But God's Word tells us to walk in GRACE, as we realize that the law was something that could never be lived up to, but instead points us to the saving power of Jesus' death and resurrection.
In this third message of our Galatians series, you will learn the 4 ways to live in grace, where you will come to a place where what you ought to do becomes what you WANT to do.
The tomb is empty! The King is alive! Join us for this special Easter message as we celebrate the good news of Jesus' death and resurrection, and all that it means for our lives today.
We all know that Jesus was crucified to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins, but what does the Bible mean when it says that we are to live the crucified life? In this second installment of our Galatians series, we will answer that question and provide you 3 ways the Bible says we can live this crucified life that we are called to.
Have you ever asked yourself how to become more godly? In this first message in our Galatians series, you will learn the key difference between religion that puts us in bondage, and RELATIONSHIP with God that sets us free. All of us has a choice to make, but only by eating from the Tree of Life that brings relationship with God, can we live the joy-filled, abundant life that God has called us to.
God's Word says to be anxious for nothing, but is that even possible in today's world? Let's talk about it!
In this message from both of our lead pastors, we'll take a look at the story of Elijah and learn 4 mistakes we often make when we find ourselves anxious, and the 3 ways we can TALK about it to overcome a life of anxiety. Anxious thoughts effect all of us, but they don't have to control our lives!
As followers of Jesus, how are we called to pray? You will learn just this as you listen to this powerful message on prayer from our guest speaker, Pastor Phil Munsey!
Join us for the conclusion of our Family Values series by learning how to raise and release God loving, Jesus centered, Biblically anchored WORLD CHANGERS.
When we parent according to the Word of God, it changes everything. In this message you will learn how to do this by enlisting supporting voices, raising the standards, and keeping it real. Our children are the Arrows we send into the world, so let's sharpen our Arrows so that one day soon we can release them to make a difference in our world!
Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS for they will be called children of God.
In this 5th message of our Family Values series, you will walk away with 3 powerful truths of what it looks like to be a peacemaker in your home and your relationships.
Are you ready to FIGHT for this generation? In this 4th message of our Family Values series, you will learn to do just that, diving into the book of Nehemiah to learn your role in this fight for the upcoming generation. Whether you're a parent or not, we ALL have a role to play, and this message will have real-life applications for you.
In this third message of our Family Values series, you will learn how to build a Godly marriage by taking the vow, "I promise to always pursue my TWO." By continuing to intentionally pursue our spouses, we can avoid falling into the rut of lost passion, boredom, and tension. Once we make God our number one, our next important commitment is to always invest in our number 2!
On week 2 of our Family Values series, the topic is MARRIAGE. In order to build a better marriage, we have to let the one who DESIGNED it be the one to DEFINE it. When we look to God's Word as our handbook for navigating marriage, we can find some powerful answers on how to cultivate a strong, God-centered relationship with our spouse.
Join us as we learn how to build a stronger marriage by exploring 2 invaluable vows we must take. Married couples and those seeking a spouse will find valuable wisdom from this message on the vow of priority.
Family matters to God, so God should matter to family. How do we cultivate Family Values that reflect the heart of God, from our marriages, to our parenting, to all the other relational dynamics within a family?
In week 1 of our Family Values series, you'll learn 5 Family Values that are key to building a Godly family unit. Although theses values are directed specifically towards parenting, they are able to be applied to any relationship in your life. Join us as we learn 5 powerful values that, when applied to your relationships, can change your life.
Do you want to be made well? That's the question we asked in our final message of our series, Breakthrough. Sometimes we get caught up in the desire for God to change our situation, but we're reluctant to allow Him to change US in the process. Although Breakthrough comes through God alone, it starts with a decision on OUR part.
Join us as we look at the story of the man at the healing pool in the book of John, and discover the 3 ACTIONS Jesus called the man to do before healing came. You will learn to apply these actions to your own life, as you move from simply believing God's words, and actually step into letting them change the way you live.
If you need a breakthrough in your life, you are not alone. The good news is, throughout God's Word, there are many instances of Him showing up as a God of BREAKTHROUGH. There are stories all throughout the Bible of God fighting for His people and winning the victory for HIS glory.
In this fourth message of our Breakthrough series, we'll take a look at the story of David and learn 3 powerful truths about our God of Breakthrough. If you feel like you are up against a great opposition in your life and you feel burdened, this message will give you hope and remind you of WHO fights your battles.
Are you ready for your breakthrough, but haven't seen it yet? God brings the breakthrough, but we position ourselves for it, and one of the ways we can do this is by implementing the 3 powerful secrets that Jesus displayed during His time here on earth.
In this third message of our Breakthrough series, you will learn powerful truths from the life of Jesus that will put you in a greater position for breakthrough in your life. In Jesus' time on earth, He called us to 3 actions in our lives: to GIVE, to PRAY, and to FAST. As followers of Jesus, it's our call in life to live like He did. In this message, you will learn how to follow in the footsteps on your Heavenly Father, and harness the power that comes from walking closely with Him.
Do you need a breakthrough? If so, you're not alone. If you've been waiting a long time for breakthrough and it hasn't come yet, you may be wondering WHY? God brings the breakthrough, but we position ourselves for it, and one of the ways we can do this is by taking control of our WORDS.
In this second message of our Breakthrough series, you will learn about how powerful your words are, and how to speak LIFE-GIVING words over your life. There are two powerful rules about life-giving words, and when you learn to speak what God speaks over you, your actions and entire outlook on life will shift dramatically.
We all need breakthrough in one way or another in our lives. But how do we get to the breakthrough we're hoping for? God brings the breakthrough, but we position ourselves for it, and one of the ways we can do this is by taking control of our THOUGHT LIFE.
In this first message of our Breakthrough series, learn to capture destructive thoughts and fix your thoughts on spiritual things. Your life will always move in the direction of your strongest thoughts. What thoughts are you needing to take captive in order to position yourself for breakthrough?
Heart for the house is all about living our lives in such a way that we are making a difference here on earth. Today we're going talk about how to be intentional with your time, talent and treasure, to help and serve people.
Every year we take some time to look inwardly on how we can better serve the House of God. Whether it's through time, talent, or treasure God is calling us to take care of His Church.
This week we discuss the poison of OFFENSE. Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV says, “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is a choice. Which will you choose?
Have you noticed recently how easy it is for so many around you to become offended? Sadly, oftentimes it is followers of Christ who have become the most offended. In this foundational message to our new series, we will begin to learn how to overcome the spirit of offense.
It is very easy to look at our circumstances and our troubles and experience fear and feel troubled, but in this message, we will learn to look at these circumstances and choose to believe the report of the Lord.
In this message, we will learn that we have been given gifts to help build God’s Church, and we will discover eight blessings we receive when we serve.
In this message, we will learn how serving in God's Church begins to change our lives in a positive way.
In this message, we will hear from a panel of three different couples on how serving God’s house has positively impacted their homes and marriages.
In this message, we will learn that we have been given gifts to help build God’s Church, and we will discover eight blessings we receive when we serve.
In this message, we will learn the difference between what it means to be spiritual contributors and spiritual consumers.
It is one thing to hear God’s Word, but it is another thing to hold on to His Word. In this message, we will learn four key ways on how we can hold on to God’s Word.
In this series, we have been learning about making God’s Word the foundation of our lives. In this message, we will learn practical ways in which we can make His Word our foundation.
There are so many things in this life that we consider essential, but above anything else that we may need, the most essential thing is the Word of God. In this message, we learn how God’s Word will allow us to have a deeper foundation in our relationship with Him.
In this life, storms and troubles are inevitable, and what you choose to build your life upon will determine how you come out of those storms and troubles. In this message, we will learn what it truly means to build our lives upon Jesus.
Many of us, often feel like we can go through our lives alone, but that is not our created intention. In this message, we will learn that we were created for connection, not isolation.
Temptation is something that we all face; no one is immune from it. In this message, we will learn four truths about temptation, and learn that every temptation is an invitation to depend on God.
Home and the church are complementary to each other, so much so that we can say that the strongest homes are built around the Church. Because of this, it is no coincidence that our family lives are one of the most attacked areas in our homes. In this message, we will learn what it truly means to work and fight for our families.
This week, we dive into part three of our current series where we will learn the benefits of partnering with God with our finances.
The culture around us wants us to serve money. We often get so consumed with the things that money can offer us, but in this message, we will learn that money promises what only God can provide.
In this message, we lay down a foundation for our newest series: Keep The Change where we will begin to learn biblical principles regarding our finances.
In this special message, we are joined by Pastor Phil Munsey for Fuel Church’s 6th anniversary where we will learn about the purpose and the power of the local church.
Have you ever prayed and prayed and believed and believed for something to the point where you feel like you have nothing left? It is safe to say that we have all been there, or are there right now. The good news is that when we come to the end of ourselves, we come to the beginning of Jesus, who is the answer to EVERYTHING. In this message, we will talk about the forgotten virtue of perseverance.
Thank you is probably two of the most important, but most easily forgotten words in society. It is very evident that today’s culture has caused many of us to lose our attitude of gratitude. In this message, we will learn intentional statements to cultivate an attitude of gratitude in our lives.
It is safe to say that disloyalty is a significant problem in society, and the majority of people will say that they are loyal. This where the challenge lies, disloyalty is often difficult to recognize in the mirror because the reality is we are often loyal up to the moment of difficulty. In this message, we will learn what loyalty really looks like in our relationships with others, our church, and our relationships with God.
Sadly, we live in a culture that has forgotten the virtue of honor. We see it everywhere; from the things we watch, the people we follow, and the things we hear. It is important to know that as Christ-followers, that even though we are in this world, we are not of this world and the kingdom principles that we follow demand that we show honor. In this message, we will learn who we are called to honor.
It is no secret that we have we live in a highly sensitive, offended culture. We can all say at one point in time that we have been offended at something. In this message, we will see that our lives are too short and our callings are too big to live life offended.
This week we will talk about the righteousness of a Holy God and the indescribable horrors of hell. Many may ask “why would we discuss a subject like hell?”. In this message, that question will be answered and we will learn that if we don’t accept the reality of hell we will never appreciate the glory of the gospel and the goodness of Christ.
This week, we continue our series One Minute After You Die where we will look at what Heaven is and is not.
Death is one of those things that no one really ever wants to talk about, but the reality is that death is inevitable for everyone. The truth is, we never really die. Though our bodies may fade, our soul lives on forever. In part one of this new series, we learn that what you believe about eternity will determine the way we live, and we will look at three things that happen after this life is done.
In this message, we will hear from a panel of seven different people on the seven last words of Jesus.
Brokenness is something that every person has, but when we take this brokenness to God, there is a grace that He has for us. In this message, we will learn how this Amazing Grace can transform our hearts, heal our brokenness, and rewrite our story.
One day, we as believers will leave this Earth to a new place where there is no more sorrow or pain. This should be exciting, but although we are believers in Christ, have we fallen in love with the things of the world too much? Have we lost our urgency to seek after the things of God? In this message, as we look at the lyrics and the story behind the song “I’ll Fly Away”, we will learn to live with a hope for eternity and an urgency for today.
Have you ever been broken-hearted? Have you ever had your spirit crushed to where you feel like God isn’t anywhere near you? In this message, we will learn that God is near to the brokenhearted, that He is present in the middle of your heartache, and He has a purpose for your pain.
Some may think that prayer does not work, or that it is a waste of time which leads many people to develop misconceptions on what prayer is. In this message, as we look at the lyrics behind What a Friend We Have in Jesus, we will learn what prayer truly is and the power behind it.
In this First Thursday message, we will discover what the purpose of the Church is. We will begin to see that if we are a part of a church that is functioning according to God’s word, then the responsibility to ensure our individual growth lies with us and not the church.
In this message, we wrap up our current series Relational Vampires where we will learn how better love the hypocrites in our lives by better understanding them.
Loving the overly needy people in our lives can be very complicated and an area of tension because we want to help these people, but it never seems like it’s enough. Typically what happens is we end up giving them what they want and not what they need? So how can we love those who are overly needy without hurting them? In this message, we will learn three ways that we can love the needy people in our lives.
In this message, we will learn that we cannot be moved by people's praise OR their criticism. Who you ARE matters more than what others think, and who we allow to speak into our lives matters!
This week, we kick off part one of our newest series Relational Vampires. In this message, we will learn 3 ways we can learn to love the people that try and control outlives.
In this powerful message, we will learn the importance and power of making God’s Word your foundation and the benefits thereof.
In this message, we wrap up part four of our Mind Monster series where we learn what it means to experience God’s Peace.
Everyday we process thousands of thoughts, some of those thoughts are negative, and some of those are positive. In this message, we see that our spiritual enemy will attack our mind with lies, and we will learn how we can fight those thoughts.
This week, we continue our current series Mind Monsters with the thought that if we can change our thinking, we can change our lives. In this message, we will see that most of the battles in our lives are won and lost in our minds, and we will learn three keys to overcoming those mind monsters.
This week, we jump into part one of our newest series Mind Monsters where we will learn two key ways we can take control of the battle in our mind.
Every year at Fuel Church, it is a tradition to set aside 21 days for prayer and fasting at the beginning of the year. In this message, we will begin to learn what fasting is and the spiritual benefits of fasting.
Have you ever expected what something would look like, only to be disappointed? In this Christmas message, we will learn how we can take these disappointments and turn them into divine appointments.
In this message, we will hear a special year end review and celebrate all that God has done at Fuel Church.
Many people have accepted Christ into their hearts, but what is the next step in becoming a part of the Local Church? It is to become the hands and feet of Christ to reach those who are broken and far from God. In this message, we will learn that we need God’s vision for our lives in order to be the Church and the answer that the lost and hurting need.
Everything about our relationship with God starts and finishes with faith. In fact, faith is the very foundation of having a heart for God’s house. Many have faced opposition throughout this season, and in this message, we are asked a crucial question: Have you lost faith in your faith?
Jesus established His Church to be the vehicle to get his message of hope and grace to a lost and hopeless world. What is our motivation to carry this vision? Heaven. In this message, we will learn why we must keep eternity as our perspective and how we can do that.
We live in a culture that says greatness is determined by how many people are serving you, but in the Kingdom of God, greatness is determined by how many people you are serving. In this message, we will learn that it should be in our hearts to get God’s love and forgiveness to every living person on this planet, and the greatest way to do that is by discovering the joy of serving.
We have all felt unwelcome at different times in our lives. Maybe it is because of the way we dress or look, or even our financial status. The truth is however, God sent His son to die for everyone, and in this message, we will learn we can welcome without judgment.
This week, we jump into part one of our newest series where we will learn three key ways on how we can have a heart for God’s house.
This week, we are joined by special guest Pastor Phil Munsey who brings a powerful word on becoming the true you.
One of the central themes we can see in the Bible is forgiveness, but what is forgiveness? In this message, we will identify what forgiveness is, and what forgiveness is not.
Have you ever felt boxed in or contained? Boxes, they are great for packages and containing contents, but boxes are terrible for people. In this message, we will learn the importance of not boxing people in and not boxing God in.
Have you found yourself at any time during this pandemic sayings “it’s just not fair”? Many of us in this season have experienced some unfair circumstances because the reality is that at times, life is unfair. The good news is that even in a season of unfair there is still hope. In this message, we will learn what it means to be stuck in Lodebar and the steps we can take to leave Lodebar behind us.
In this First Thursday message, we are joined by special guest LaMorris Crawford, chaplain for the Cincinnati Bengals. Pastor LaMorris brings us a powerful message titled "Choose Your Gate".
One of the most important things we can do as Christ-followers is to be an encourager. God by nature, is an encourager which means we are the most like God when we are encouraging to others. In this message, we will learn three ways we can be encouraging.
We define addiction as anything that I do that I don’t want to do, but don’t stop doing. Often times we are trapped in addiction, whatever that may be, because of the lies we believe, and in this message, we go into God’s word to learn the truths to overcome those lies.
God’s highest calling was never for us to just go to church, but HIs highest calling for us is to be planted in the church. In this message, we will learn what it means to be truly planted, and the benefits thereof.
In part 7 of our Faith Forward series, we will learn 8 reasons why we can remain optimistic even in the most difficult of times.
The term gospel is two-fold. The first part is defined as good news; the second part of that definition is good messenger. The message of good news does not matter much if there is not a good messenger to share it. In this message, we will learn how we can be good messengers of the Good News.
This week we kick off part 5 of our Faith Forward series. Temptation is something that we all deal with, and fighting that temptation, at moments, can be difficult. In this message, we will learn that every temptation is an invitation to depend on God.
Are we living in the last days? Is a question that has been asked by many, but the specific time is something that God’s word tells us that nobody knows, but we can know the signs and the seasons that we are in. In this message, we will learn three ways we can prepare for Christ’s return.
“How do I handle stress?” is a question that everyone has asked. Stress in our lives does not make us wrong; it makes us human. This week will identify three areas where stress comes from, and begin to learn through God’s word how we can handle stress.
This week, we jump into part two of our Faith Forwardseries, where we learn God's prescription for depression.
This week we kick off a new series titled Faith Forward. Every day there are opportunities that will cause fear to knock on our door, but we have a choice on rather or not we will open that door. In this foundational message, we will learn three key reasons as to why we don’t have to be afraid.
One of the most asked questions that so many around this world are asking is, “why am I here?” Or “what is my purpose in this life?” In this message, through three points, we will begin to learn that God often uses some of our deepest pains to launch us into our greatest calling and gives us our “why”.
Are you struggling? Are you walking through something painful, but not sure why? In this message, we will begin to learn that there is purpose in your pain.
This week we jump into part two of our current series I’m In. In this message, we will learn that we all play an important role within God’s house, and God’s plan.
This week, we jump into our newest series I’m In. The feeling of not being invited to something often leads to feelings of exclusion and rejection. The reality is, every Sunday in churches, there are people that experience these same feelings of rejection, but this couldn’t be farther from what Christ wants for our lives and His Church. In this message, we will learn that Jesus is inviting those that others reject.
Every day we are faced with things in this world that cause fear; fear of sickness, fear of failure, along with many other reasons that can often keep us paralyzed. In this message, we will see that fear is nothing but a lie that the enemy uses to keep us chained, and we will learn three things we can do to break those chains of fear over our lives.
This week we wrap up our Devoted Relationship series. Every family unit and home go through challenging seasons and moments, and in every home, conflicts happen, but this shouldn’t be the norm; it should be the exception. In this message, we will learn through three keys how we can become peacemakers within our homes and families.
This week we wrap up our Devoted Relationship series with part two of our Devoted Marriage sermon. In this message, we will learn the importance of what it truly means to pursue our spouses.
This week we jump into part two of our Devoted series. In this two-part sermon, we will become equipped with the tools necessary to help us build stronger marriages, and this week we will learn the importance of priority.
This week we jump into part one of our newest series Devoted. Good relationships are not something that "just happen", they are built , and in this message, we will learn some key ways that we can build our relationships with others
In this life, we can be certain that we will go through storms, but what do we do when we go through those storms? In this message, we will identify three different storms and what we can do to thrive even during the worst storms.
This week we wrap up our current series “Divine Direction.” In this message, we will learn four steps to help us trust in God’s process.
This week we are in part two of our “Divine Direction” series. In this message, we will learn three simple ways that will help us obtain more wisdom in the daily decisions we are faced with.
This week we jump into part one of our newest series “Divine Direction”. We are all faced with different kinds of decisions. Those decisions may be financial, relational, occupational, or even spiritual, amongst many others as well. We will begin to learn God’s heart for us as we seek Him for divine direction in these areas of our lives.
In the first message of the new year, we will hear a teaching titled “The Power of Prayer and Fasting”. As we prepare for our 21 days of prayer and fasting here at Fuel Church, we will begin to learn not only the foundational principles of what prayer and fasting really are but also the power behind it as well.
In this message, we will learn how Christ, our ultimate Christmas gift, responds to us in our greatest needs.
This message is always very special for us at Fuel Church as we take time and look back over the last year at all that God has done.
This week we jump into part 2 of our series Heart for the House.We believe that God has established the local church to be a vehicle to reach His lost kids, and in this message, we will learn through three ways how God is doing that through Fuel Church.
This week we kick off a two-part series called Heart for the House, where we will learn three ways that we can have a heart for God’s house.
This week, we finish off our series Legacy where we begin to learn how to be extravagant in our generosity.
This week we jump into part 4 of our series Legacy, where we compare the characteristics of two different types of people: givers and takers. We will learn that it is only one of those characteristics that will leave a lasting legacy.
In this message, we are in part 3 of our current series, Legacy. As we are continuing to learn how to live beyond ourselves, we will learn four intentional ways to live a life that is motivated by Heaven.
In this message, we jump into part 2 of our current series, Legacy. Legacy is about living beyond ourselves, and we will learn that one of the ways we can do that is by serving others.
This week we kick off our newest series titled Legacy. In this foundational message, we begin to look at three intentional ways we can leave a legacy.
This week we wrap up our current series Anxious for Nothing. Have you ever had a hard time making a decision where you just couldn’t decide what to do? One of the biggest forms of anxiety comes from having to make decisions, why? In this message we will learn two reasons why we deal with so much anxiety when faced with decisions and what we need to do in order to make the right decisions.
This week we jump into part 3 of our current series Anxious For Nothing. We live in a very tense, uptight, and fast paste world where the anxious thoughts of daily living are almost inevitable. So what is the antidote for breaking these daily tensions? In this message we will learn what those antidotes are.
Often times the anxiety we face in our lives is an indication that something is wrong, but rather than go to God with it; we either ignore it or we try to fix it with earthly counterfeits. In this message we will learn that no matter what we are feeling God wants us to come to Him because if its on our minds, its on His heart.
This week we jump into part one of our newest series Anxious for Nothing. If we are all being honest, it is safe to say that we all deal with some sort of anxiety. In this message we will look at the way anxiety affects us, but we will also learn where we can find God in those anxious moments.
This week we hear a special message from our team night titled Never Stand Alone where we hear a powerful reminder that we are created for connection and not isolation.
This week we finish up our series Baggagewith special guest: Pastor Rob Yanok, one of our overseers at Fuel. In this message we will learn the steps we need to take in order to let go of the baggage of busyness.
This week we jump into part 3 of our series Baggage. For so many of us there is that one area that we still struggle with: That one bag that won’t let go and it comes to a point where carrying this bag becomes the new normal to us. Whatever this bag may look like to you, here is the truth: This is not God’s best for us. In this message we will learn the steps we can take to drop the bag that won’t let go and leave it for good.
This week we jump into part two of our series Baggage. One of the deepest pains we go through in this life is a wound of the heart, and it is often those wounds that instead of letting go of that pain we tend to hang onto it. A common phrase we hear is “time heals all wounds”, but we will learn that the truth is the longer we let the pain stay, the deeper the wound gets. In this message we will hear three very important keys to letting go of relational baggage.
Fuel Church is in an amazing season and this week we had a family discussion at Fuel where Pastor Jacob begin to cast vision for the steps we are taking to become “one church, two locations”.
We all have baggage, but rather than claim the baggage that we have in our lives we would rather hang on to it and carry it around so nobody else can see it and we end up carrying things around that God never intended for us to carry. In this foundational message we begin to look at some of the baggages that we deal with and what we can do to claim that baggage.
This week we finish off our Summer Playlist series with the song Shallow. We define addiction as anything that I do that I don’t want to do, but don’t stop doing. Often times we are trapped in addiction, whatever that may be, because of the lies we believe and in this message we go into God’s word to learn the truths to overcome those lies.
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This week we jump into part two fo our current series Summer Playlist where every week we are taking popular songs and pulling biblical truths from them. In this message we will learn way how you can find God at our weakest moments, because He is always there to find you.
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This week we jump into week one of our Summer Playlist series where every week we take a popular song and pull biblical truths from it. There is one thing for sure at some point in your life you will be walking down a broken road, but in this message we will discover that Jesus is always on the road even when we don’t feel Him and even when we don’t recognize Him.
This week we jump into part 3 of our series Ducks In A Row. The number one competitor for our hearts is money. Why? Because money promises what only God can provide. In this message we will learn that we can’t serve both God and money and we will see that God’s plan for your life is to serve Him and have money serve you.
This week we jump into part part two of our Ducks In A Row series we will hear a powerful message titled: Giving Is All About The Heart. We will begin to learn that the greatest way to work selfishness and greed out of our lives is through giving.
This week we kick off our newest series Ducks In A Row. One of the core values here at Fuel is that we lead the way with irrational generosity and in this message we begin to learn how we can live the blessed life.
When life throws us a curve ball, there are those moments as followers of Christ that we fall into the trap of believing the lies that things will never change. In this message from our First Thursday service we learn that the key to overcoming these lies is through expectation.
This bonus message is from our 4th service during our 4 year celebration with special guest LaMorris Crawford.
This week Fuel celebrates turning four with special guest: LaMorris Crawford, chaplain for the Cincinnati Bengals. In this message we learn three powerful keys to becoming a silent servant.
Every person has been commissioned by Jesus to go out and share the gospel, but often times we are hesitant for numerous reasons. So where do we start? This week as we close out our Hope Dealer 2.0 series we will learn some practical ways how we can reach the lost and broken.
This week we jump into part four of our current series Hope Dealer 2.0. In this message we will begin to learn that the heart of Jesus is to have a Church full of broken people and it is up to us as The Church to get involved in the lives of broken people.
This week we celebrated Mothers day with a powerful continuation of our current series Hope Dealer 2.0. We will learn through three ways how God has given us an extreme makeover.
This week we dive into part 2 our current series Hope Dealer 2.0. As we look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and apply it to our lives, we will learn through two key points how we can be a good neighbor.
In this message we will hear a powerful message from our student pastor Gabriel Contreras in a message titled: Be Intentional. It doesn’t matter how long you have been following christ, we all have stuff we go through and when we get to those places we can tend to back track in our faith, but we will learn that it is in those moments we have to make a choice to be intentional in our faith with God.
In this message we kick off our newest series Hope Dealers 2.0. Jesus had a mission statement and that was to seek and save the lost, He was the ultimate hope dealer. We will begin to see that we are also commissioned to be hope dealers to those in our world. In this message we will learn that in order to be more like Jesus in our hope dealing we must know and adapt those characteristics of Jesus in our own lives.
This week we jump into part 3 of our series How Sweet the Sound where we look at the hymn: Amazing Grace. In this message we will learn that a common denominator for everyone in this life is we all have seasons of brokenness, we all need grace, and we all can have a comeback story.
This week we jump into part 2 our current series How Sweet The Sound where we look at the hymn: It Is Well . Have you ever been broken hearted? Have you ever had your spirit crushed to where you feel like God isn’t anywhere near you? In this message we will learn that God is near to the broken hearted, that He is present in the middle of your heartache, and He has purpose for your pain.
This week we kick off our newest series How Sweet The Sound. In this message we look at the hymn What A Friend We Have In Jesus where we focus in on the importance of prayer.
In this message we dive into our First Thursday service with time of question and answer with Pastor Jacob and Tara where they answer submitted questions that deal with the topics of anxiety, unforgiveness, marriage, and salvation.
This week we jump into part 5 of our Beyondseries. Have you ever asked this question: God is there really more for my life? The truth is there is always more with God, but we can get so limited by what we currently see that we end up settling for less then God’s best. In this message we begin to learn that it is often these delayed times that seems to bring discouragement, but we will see that it is during these waiting seasons that God is developing us and preparing us for the more He has in our lives. All we have to do is get out of the tent of contentment and start counting the stars.
This week we continue part 3 of our Beyond series. Do you have a promise from God? Have you ever felt like what you see in your life doesn’t match up with what God said in your heart? Often times, as followers of Christ, when we get to that point we end up stopping short of the promises of God and we fail to realize we are so close to achieving that promise. In this message we will learn how through perseverance we can obtain those promises of God that seem so distant. You may only be one lap away, Don’t Stop!
This week we dive into part three of our most recent series Beyond. One of the greatest challenges we face as Christ followers is waiting because most of the time we pray and believe for something and when it doesn’t happen we get frustrated. We wait for breakthroughs, we wait for healings, we wait for restorations and we get stuck in the tension of wanting to give up and wanting to continue to believe God for what it is we are waiting for. In this message, we will see through four points that a waiting season is never a wasted season.
This week we jump into part 2 our series Beyond. Often times when it comes to taking steps of faith we start out very strong, but it’s during that transition time when we see trouble come that we have to choose what we are going to allow to steer our ship. We will learn that our faith shouldn’t be in how things will happen, but in the God who said it will happen.
This week we kick off our newest series Beyond .In this message titled: “Faith 101”, we will begin to lay a foundation for the series as we take a deeper look at what faith is. We will learn that faith is the currency of Heaven and as we begin to dig deeper into that faith we will see how God can move in our lives far “beyond” what we would ever think or expect.
This week we wrap up our final installment of “Relationship Goals”. We have been looking at the idea how our relationships are a lot like being on a ship and in this message we continue this analogy as we look at the story of Jonah. We will learn that there are gonna be people in our “ships” and some are going to cause you to grow, and some are going to cause you to go through storms because they shouldn’t be there. We will see that maybe instead of trying to row our way out of the storms, we should be throwing so Jonahs off our “ship”.
This week we are joined by the viral Youtubers: Kristin and Danny. In this message we hear their powerful testimony on how God has changed there lives, marriage, and ministry and we will learn what we can do to build a stronger relationship with our spouse.
This week we jump into part two of our series: Relationship Goals where we look at the most important relationship in our lives. There are many different “ships” that we will experience over our lives; friend-ships, parenting-ships, marriage-ships, and the list goes on, but we will learn that it is our relationship with Christ that should become the foundation of all the other “ships” in our life.
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. All three of these things, along with others, fall under the category of social media. Social media can be a great thing, but how is it affecting us when it comes to our relationships? In this message we begin to break down what to much screen time can do to our relationships and what “Relationship Goal” we can begin to practice to build better relationships in our lives.
This week we wrap up our series “Small Things Big Difference”. We all have goals; goals to lose weight, goals to get out of debt, goals to having a better spiritual life, and the list goes on, but what does it take to achieve these goals and others? Habits. In this message we begin to unlock, through three important keys, the small steps to creating habits.
This week are go into part three of our series “Small Steps Big Difference”. In this message we are challenged to take an inventory of the words we speak: over our marriages and relationships , our children, and ourselves. Are we speaking life giving words, or life taking words? We will learn how we can take small steps to guarding our words.
This week we jump into part two of our current series “Small Things Big Difference”. Our minds are always filled with many different thoughts. In this message we learn that our lives will alway move in the direction of our strongest thoughts and we will learn some small steps we can take to having a better thought life.
This week we kick off the first series of the new year titled Small Things Big Difference. We will see that you are as close to God as you choose to be and that our spiritual growth doesn’t happen by chance, but by choice and in this message we will learn three small steps we can take to becoming spiritually fit.
In this message from our First Thursday service we will hear a teaching titled “The Why Behind Prayer and Fasting”. As we prepare for our 21 days of prayer and fasting here at Fuel we will begin to learn the foundational principles of what prayer and fasting really is.
This week were joined by Pastor Jake Baird of Comeback City Church. In this message titled “Living The Abundant Life”, we begin to see that even as believers in Christ there are often times that we are not living that abundant life that He has come to give us. As we dig deeper we will look at three things that try to steal that abundant life from us and we what we can do to overcome those thieves.
In this life we are constantly trying to fill voids in our lives. We try to fill those voids with things like cars, cash, relationships and so much more. In this message, during our Christmas Eve service, we will see how Jesus is the true missing peace to those voids in our lives.
This week we hear a powerful message titled Emmanuel God In The Storm. This life is full of storms. We are either in a storm, coming out of a storm or going in to one. We will learn that regardless of the storm or the circumstance God is with us in every storm.
This week we kick off our Heart for the House series in a message titled Because of You. We will learn, through three points, the importance of what it means to truly serve God’s house and that in the body of Christ no matter what role you play, we all have an equal and urgent value in seeing the lost come and home and lives transformed.
This week we wrap up our current series of Generous with a message titled “Becoming A Generous Giver”. In this message we will see through three ways how we can become more generous givers.
This week we jump into part 3 of our current series “ Generous” in a message titled It’s A Choice. We will see that in order to change our financial picture we have to make the biggest choice of all, trusting God with our money. We see in God’s word that every blessing and promise that God has for our lives is tied to one word: obedience, and we will see how we can unlock those blessings in our lives by being obedient with our tithe.
This week we jump into part 2 of our most recent series Generous. In this message we begin to look at the truths of consumer debt and the bondage it creates in our lives. As we go to God’s word we will see, through four points, how we can break that bondage over our lives.
This week we kick off part one of our newest series “Generous”. We all have a financial picture, it may look like a calm beach picture, or maybe it looks like a terrible storm. In this message we will begin to see how important it is to manage the resources that God has given us and we will learn through 4 points how we can begin to live the blessed life that God has for us, no matter where we are at in our financial picture
In this message we rap up our series You Asked For It by answering the question “are we living in the end times?" In this message we are reminded that no man knows when Jesus is coming back, but we must live with the urgency in everything we do for God's kingdom that It is soon, because even if we are not living in "the last days" we are living in ours.
This week we jump into part two of our newest series “You Asked For It”. In this message we begin looking at the second most asked about question “How Do I Forgive?”, and as we go to God’s word we will begin to see not only what forgiveness is, but also what forgiveness is not.
This week we jump into part one of our newest series “You Asked For It” where from a survey we took the top questions that people had and created a series to answer those questions.
In this message we answered the question on how to deal with stress where we looked at two of the most common factors that lead to stress, time and money, and through three key points we will learn how to change our perspective.
This week, we get one final nudge in our final installment of our current series "We Are The Church". We will learn in this message what the difference is between just going to church and what it means to be planted in the church. We will begin to see the benefits of having deep roots in God's house can do for our lives and others.
This week we jump into part three of our current series “We Are The Church”. We only have a short time on this earth to reach people for Jesus, but far to often we get caught up on being me centered instead of being we centered and in this message we begin to learn through 4 points that maybe its time to give your relationship with Christ your all.
In this message we jump into part two of our current series “We Are The Church”. The danger of being in church for any length of time is that spiritual apathy and spiritual indifference will try to set in telling you that you have achieved everything you can in your relationship with God, but we will begin to learn to develop five priorities that will push us from just sitting in the church to being the church.
This week we kick off our newest series We Are The Church.
The Church was designed to be a place where we connect with God and we connect with others, where often times the latter is neglected. As we look deeper at the relationship Jesus had with the 12, we will begin to learn through four things how we can better connect with others through small groups.
Due to copyrights we are unable to post our At the movies series, so we have chosen our top 4 podcast downloads and are replaying them for you this month.
This Is from one of our First Thursday Services
We all get down in the dumps from time to time, but when we decide to let discouragement stay and become a part of our life, well then, we have a major problem. Listen to these few steps on how to defeat the battle of discouragement.
Due to copyrights we are unable to post our At the movies series, so we have chosen our top 4 podcast downloads and are replaying them for you this month.
“Decide to be generous” In our final installment, we explore the topic of generosity. This is one of our core values that makes up Fuel Church. This message is all about the laws of sowing and reaping. You sow kindness, you reap kindness. Just like a farmer, you will always harvest what you sow.
Due to copyrights we are unable to post our At the movies series, so we have chosen our top 4 podcast downloads and are replaying them for you this month.
This is From Our Family Matters Series: In part one of our "Family Matters" series we learn that as spiritual heads of our homes that we not only have to work and build our families, but we also have to fight for our families.
Due to copyrights we are unable to post our At the movies series, so we have chosen our top 4 podcast downloads and are replaying them for you this month.
This message is from our Summer Playlist series in 2017:
In part 3 of our Summer Playlist series we hear a cover of a Chainsmokers and Coldplay song titled "I Want Something Just Like This". In this powerful message we learn that even though we may feel like we don't measure up, or feel unqualified, or even lack the ability to do the things you feel like you are called to do, God is saying I want someone just like you. We will learn that God is not looking for our perfection, he is just looking for our availability and willingness.
This week we wrap up our final installment of our most recent series My Big Fat Mouth in a message titled The Problem with Lying. We will learn how the Devil will use lies in our life as his greatest weapon in order to get us to go back to our old nature, but we will see how as we confess to God for forgiveness and confess to others for healing we will find freedom through the truth.
This week we jump into part two of our My Big Fat Mouth series in a message titled "The Problem With Criticism". We will begin to learn how our negative criticism can be like poison in our lives and in our relationships and we have to decide are we going to be fault finders or hope dealers.
This week we were joined by a very influential voice in our Pastor’s life, Pastor Phil Munsey. Pastor Phil brings a powerful word that will encourage you in knowing how God thinks about you, and challenge you so that no person or thing can steal your crown.
This week we kick off our “My Big Fat Mouth” series with a message titled The problem with complaining. All of us in some shape way or form complain about something, or maybe a lot of somethings. T,he problem is that our complaining delays us from God’s promises over our lives, but through two points we will begin to learn how we can either change our circumstances or change our perspective.
In this message we jump into our First Thursday service where we hear a powerful message about how we are better together. We will learn through 5 points that the church isn't just a place to sit in, but its something to be apart of.
This week we wrap up our Summer Playlist as the Fuel Worship Team performs the 2013 hit by Pharrell Williams: Happy. In this world so many are discontent with the things in their lives and in this message as we will look at three lessons from Paul on how we can truly be "Happy"
This week we jump into part 3 of our Summer Playlist series where we will hear the Fuel Worship Team perform Journey's 1981 hit "Don't Stop Believin'". In this message through, three main keys, we will learn that no matter whatever the circumstance we face, don't stop believing.
This week we jump into part two of our Summer Playlist series where we will hear the Fuel Worship Band perform the Kings of Leon song: Use Somebody. Far to often the thing that hinders us most from being used by God is a personal insignificance because we think "how can I make a difference with my past, with my story, with my life?", but we will see that God is not looking for perfection, and will see three things that God is looking for to use someone just like you!
In this message we jump into our First Thursday service with a powerful word titled "The Perfect Storm". Chances are, you have just came out of a storm, you are in the middle of a storm, or you are heading for a storm and we will learn in this message how we stay afloat by keeping our eyes on Jesus.
This week we jump into part one of our Summer Playlist series with a message titled "Livin' On A Prayer". As we kick off this message with the Fuel Worship Team performing the Jon Bon Jovi song "Livin' On A Prayer" we will hear a powerful word from Pastor Rob Yanok on how prayer can change our lives.
This week we wrap up our Hope Dealers Series with a powerful message titled “A Church Filled With God’s Presence". We will learn that when we come into God’s presence, nothing remains the same and how God can fill the gaps of the broken pieces of our lives.
In this message we jump into part three of our Hope Dealers series. As we look at some alarming statistics that this next generation deals with, we will learn that as a church how we can embrace the next generation and create a space for them to stay within the church.
This week we continue our Hope Dealers series with a message titled "A Church Filled With Love". As we continue to dive deeper into the heart of Fuel Church we will begin to learn two different ways how we can love people where they are at, no matter if they are on a church pew or on a bar stool.
In this message we jump into part one of our newest series "Hope Dealers". Brokenness is something that is not prejudice, it finds people in every race, every size, every age, every gender, everyone. To often "The Church" has been known to step on broken people, but in this message we will hear the heart of Fuel Church which is to be filled with broken people so we can help them pick up the broken pieces of their lives.
In this message we jump into part three of our current series with a message titled "How To Guard Against Pride". We will see in this message how the enemy will creep pride in your life quickly and easily when things are going great in your life, but we will learn how we can guard our heart by staying humble.
In this message we jump into part two of our series where will see how the enemy comes as the accuser in our lives. We all have those moments where we have messed up and made mistakes and the biggest lie that comes to our mind when this happens is we are a mistake, but we will learn that just because we have made mistakes it does not mean that we are a mistake.
In this special Mother's Day message we look at some of the last words of Jesus as He was on the cross when he instructed John to take care of His mother. We will learn and take away from this message four ways on how we can take care of our mom.
In this message we kick off part one of our new series "When The Devil Knocks". This week we look at how the devil comes as a deceiver and the ways he tries to cause us to stumble, but we will learn how to fight back against the enemy with having God's word in our hearts.
In this First Thursday's message we are joined by special guest Pastor Mark Supak. Pastor Mark brings a powerful word titled "Next Steps" where we will learn, through three key concepts, how and what it means to increase our capacity in a difficult season by continuing to take the next steps in this faith walk.
This week we finish off our series with a message titled "When God Seems Uncooperative". Often times there are those things in our lives that we pray to God for and He just doesn't seem to respond the way we are asking Him to. As we look at three important keys we will learn that our prayers to God aren't so much about trying to get our way, but rather learning how to surrender our will.
In this message we jump into part 3 of our When God Doesn't Make Sense series. If there is one thing that everyone can agree on it is this: not one person enjoys waiting. Maybe it's in traffic, maybe it is in the line at the grocery store, regardless of the circumstance waiting is never fun. Even deeper than these scenarios is what we discuss today and that is the moments when you are waiting for God to do something but He just seems late. We will learn though that with God, a waiting season is never a wasted season.
In this message we jump into part 2 of our series in a message titled "When God Seems Silent". Have you ever felt alone? Or have you asked the question: God where are you in this situation? The answer is we all have and as we look at the story of Elijah that it is often in those moments that God is in fact there in a whisper.
In this message with kick off part one of our new series: "When God Doesn't Make Sense". We are joined by Pastor LaMorris Crawford, chaplain of the Cincinnati Bengals and one of the overseers at Fuel Church, who brings a powerful word titled "The Encounter". We will learn as we look at the story of Zacchaeus how we can encounter God through Jesus.
If we were to narrow down the bible and Jesus all into one word it would be love. In this message we hear a powerful word that teaches us that the cross was all about how much God truly loves us.
In this message we finish out our Friend of Sinners series titled "A Sheep a Coin and a Son". One of the core values at Fuel Church is lost people matter to God, and therefore they matter to us. As we look at three parables we will learn just because a person may be lost doesn’t mean that they have lost their value.
In this message we jump into part 3 of our "Friend of Sinners" series. As we continue to look at the examples set by Christ, we not only learn what it means to be a friend of sinners, but we learn how to be a friend of sinners.
In this message we jump into part two of our Friend of Sinners series. As we look at the story of Zacchaeus we will learn that grace is not fair. There are moments when we see others and we try to prevent them seeing Jesus because we feel like we should be first in line over them, and often times we just call them by their sin, but Jesus gives those that are lost a fast pass to Him and He calls them by their name.
In this message we kick off our newest series titled “Friend of Sinners”. As we begin to look at the ministry of Jesus, we see his time was spent loving those that the churched judged. Through 4 points we will learn that with Christ it is relationship first, change second.
In this message we jump into our First Thursday service where we hear a powerful word titled "We Are That Church". We will learn what it means to be the Church and how we are connected to the body of Christ.
As we wrap up our "Relationships" series in this final message we are joined by special guest Joe Mcgee who is a leading expert in marriage and the family. Joe Mcgee will have you laughing non stop with is own personal stories and at the same time we will be challenged to build a stronger marriage and family upon the foundation of Christ.
As we wrap up our "Relationships" series in this final message we are joined by special guest Joe Mcgee who is a leading expert in marriage and the family. Joe Mcgee will have you laughing non stop with is own personal stories and at the same time we will be challenged to build a stronger marriage and family upon the foundation of Christ.
In this message we jump into part 3 of our relationship series in a message titled "Who Is In Your Ships". As we look at the story of Jonah we will begin to learn that there are some people in your ship that don't need to be in there and what we need to do to get them out. Far to often instead of throwing the wrong people out, we have a tendency to try and change that person when in fact we become the ones to change.
In this message we jump into part 2 of our relationship series titled "The One Ship You Can't Live Without". In this message we look at the good and bad of several relationships we will encounter in this life from friendships to marriage. As we look at these relationships we hone in on one specific relationship that is the key to success in all the other relationships we encounter, and that is a relationship with Christ and what that relationship really means.
In this message from our First Thursday service we dive into part one of our "Relationship Series" titled "Fifty Shades of Lies". As we lay a foundation for this series we will learn the ways we are tempted in our relationships and 5 of the top lies the enemy tries to tell us about our relationships.
In this message we wrap up our final installment of our bad advice series. When people look into their future, nobody ever says "I want to commit adultery one day!", but as we hear some alarming statistics we see that this is a trap that people both churched and unchurched fall into. In this message we will hear the bad advice it takes to make sure you can fall into this trap, but we will also hear the good advice to keep you away from this trap.
In this message we jump into part two of our bad advice series titled “How to Become an Addict.” We will listen to the bad advice that it takes to become addicted and be mastered by something, but we will also learn about the spiritual weapons we have been equipped with and how we can use them to battle those things that have you mastered.
Many people have had a similar story, there was a time where they were excited about the things of God and then at some point life happened and their passion for the things of God cooled down.In this message we kick off our first series of the year called Bad advice. We will hear some bad advice on how we can drift away from God and how the right soil (heart) is everything to God’s word growing in your heart.
Fasting is often a word that is not talked about which often leads to many questions about what it is and what are the benefits. In this message we look at four key components that teach us what fasting is and how we can use it not to move God closer to us, but rather move us closer to God.
Our lives have a continuous tendency to detour from the plans we have for ourselves and in this message we look at the very beginning of the Christmas story at a young engaged couple by the name of "Mary and Joey". Through this story we will learn that even though there may have been a change of plans in our lives we will find out that God always has a purpose for those changes.
This life is full of mountain tops and valleys and when we are on top of the mountain it is easy to feel God and know He is with you, but it is those moments when you are in the valley where you begin to ask "where is God in the valley?". In this powerful message we will learn that even though there are no promises that we will not have valleys we do have a promise that we don't have to walk through them alone.
In this message we kick off our First Thursday service with a message titled: Worship Gives. We will look at the story of the three wiseman and begin to learn how to worship God by the giving of our time, talent, and treasure.
In this message we wrap up our series about putting God first in our finances in a powerful word titled "The Blessing of Generosity". One of the core values we have here at Fuel church is we will lead the way with irrational generosity and in this message we look at 3 different ways we can be generous.
In this message we hear a powerful testimony from Joey and Darcey Bennett on how God delivered Joey from addiction and restored their marriage and how God birthed a vision of a faith based addiction recovery facility called Valley of Grace that will be coming to the Kokomo area. We at Fuel Church believe that life change happens best in community and we are excited to partner with Joey and Darcy on this journey.
In this message as we continue our series “This Is What We Do”. This week we will continue you our talk on being a generous church as we look at the story of Jesus feeding the 5000.
In this weeks message we kick off our newest series titled "This Is What We Do". We will begin to learn what it means to be generous as we look at the principle of the tithe.
In this message we look at the second part of a 2 part message titled "Not Today Devil, Not Today!". In this message as we continue to look at the story of Nehemiah we will learn not only how to work and fight, but also how to rebuild the necessary gates in our lives to resist the devil.
In our First Thursday service we hear a powerful word titled "Not Today". Everyone of us have a great work to accomplish in our lives, and often times the enemy tries to come against us to discourage, distract, and deceive us, but as we look at the story of Nehemiah we will learn how and what it means to stay on our wall and tell the enemy "Not today devil, not today!"
In this weeks message we look at our final question we received from our survey, which is How do I share my faith?. We will learn in this message that one of the greatest ways to share our faith is not my mere words, but rather the way we live our everyday lives. We will look at 3 main keys and learn how we can truly connect with people without feeling the need to correct them because the truth is, you can't do both.**
In this message we were joined by LaMorris Crawford, chaplain for the Cincinnati Bengals. Pastor LaMorris brought an amazing word in our First service (be sure to listen), and as he joined us for our second service we decided it was so good we had to post both.
In this message we were joined by LaMorris Crawford, chaplain for the Cincinnati Bengals. Pastor LaMorris brings us a powerful world titled "So What Now?" Do you feel like you have hit a wall in your life, maybe in your job, your relationships that often leave you saying so what now? We will learn through 3 keys that God wants to encounter you problem.
We were joined by Pastor LaMorris Crawford who brought a powerful word to our leaders in a message titled "Leadership talk". We will learn, as we look at the life of Moses, what it means to be a leader.
In part four of our "You Asked For It" Series we take on the fourth most asked question we received from our survey which is "How Can I Be a Godly parent?". In this message we will look at 4 different types of parenting mistakes that as parents we are all guilty of making from time to time, but as we look at these mistakes we will go to God's word and learn 4 disciplines that will help lead us to becoming Godly parents.
In part 3 of out "You Asked For It" series we answer the number three question we received from the survey: How do I deal with difficult people? We all have difficult people in our lives, maybe it is a family member, a coworker, or even an acquaintance, we all have them. In this message we break down different types of difficult people and go to God's word to learn how to deal with them.
In our First Thursday service we looked at our 2nd most asked question that we received from our survey "Are We Living in the Last Days?" As we look around at the events in our world and compare to what the bible says about the last days it is very evident that we are in fact living in the last days. In this message we will learn, as we go to God's Word what living in the last days really mean.
During our Easter services we asked all of our attendees to fill out a survey which included a section where they were asked what questions they may have. We narrowed these down to top 5 questions and created a series around that. This week we look at our top question which is "How Do I Deal With Stress?". We live in a stressful world. People are stressed about their families, their jobs, their relationships and so forth. In this message we look at two of the top reasons for stress in our lives and learn how to have peace through it all as we go to God's word.
In this message we hear a powerful word on overcoming fear. In a fear driven world it is easy to be overcome by and even frozen by fear and as followers of Christ we know that we should be driven by faith, but it is not always so easy. In this message we will learn three key points on not just how, but why we can live fearless in a fearful world.
In our final installment of our "Fresh Air" series we unfold the third part of the trinity and that is the Holy Spirit. We will learn that He is the key to the fresh air in our lives. Often times many consider the "Holy Spirit as something weird, which in fact it is people who are weird about the Holy Spirit. In this message we will unlock 3 truths about who the Holy spirit is and how He can work in our lives to give us fresh air.
In this fast paced world it is so easy to get caught up in the the busyness of life, but as we will learn in part 3 of our "Fresh Air" series often times we can become stuck in the busy and in the hustle and bustle we will be left always wanting more. We will learn through 3 key parts how we can get unstuck and take time to "catch our breath".
In this message we dive into our 2nd installment in our "Fresh Air" series in a powerful word titled "Christlike Attitudes".We learn that with bad attitudes the enemy tries to steal, kill, and destroy the fresh air of God in our lives, but we will also learn that through 4 keys we can develop Christlike attitude that will allow God's fresh air in our lives again.
In this message we dive into part 1 of our Fresh Air series with a message titled "The Choice". We all have experienced those moments of feeling stuck in a place that is stale and stagnant and in this message we will begin to unlock the keys to getting out of the "doldrums".
In this message we will hear some amazing numbers as we talk about the first 6 months of 2017 at fuel. We believe that our numbers do not define us, but we do have a saying at Fuel Church and that is "every number has a name, every name has a story, and every story matters to God". We will also hear an amazing message titled "Because of You" that will continue to challenge us in giving our time, our talent, and our treasure.
In this message we are joined my Pastor Rob Yanok of Gracetown Church who brings a powerful word on the power of expectation. Prepare to have your faith stirred as we hear a personal testimony of Pastor Rob.
As we conclude our "Summer Playlist" series we end with a song titled "Changed" by Rascal Flatts. Have you found yourself hurt or broken? Did you know that God can turn your brokenness into something absolutely beautiful ? Open up your heart as you listen to this message, because we are certain it will change you.
In part 3 of our Summer Playlist series we hear a cover of a Chainsmokers and Coldplay song titled "I Want Something Just Like This". In this powerful message we learn that even though we may feel like we don't measure up, or feel unqualified, or even lack the ability to do the things you feel like you are called to do, God is saying I want someone just like you. We will learnt that God is not looking for our perfection, he is just looking for our availability and willingness.
In part 2 of our summer playlist we will hear the song "Scars to Your Beautiful" and we will hear a message that speaks to all of us, but especially those that may not feel like they are not good enough, maybe they think they are not pretty enough or maybe they think they are not smart enough. If we were all honest, we all have insecurities and things that bother us and in this message we will learn to resolve these thoughts by learning that we are God's Masterpiece.
In this message we kick off our newest series titled Summer Playlist. We look at the song Million Reasons and learn that even when we have a million reasons to quit and throw in the towel, you only need one to stay.
"Million Reasons"- originally by Lady Gaga Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Hillary Lindsey and Mark Ronson Published by: House of Gaga Publishing LLC, Sony ATV Music Publishing, Song of Imagem Music, BMG Gold Songs and These are Pulse Songs
In this Father's Day message titled "Protecting Home Plate", Pastor Jacob challenges all the dads by asking this question: How are you protecting home plate? The truth is we live in a society that has fed us a warped picture of what a man or a father should look like and in this message we see in God's word what the father's true role is in a household.
In this powerful message we hit on our 8th core value which is "we are a judgment free zone". We are reminded in this message that we all have the same starting line as followers of Christ, and that is at the foot of the cross.
For our 2nd year anniversary at Fuel Church we were joined by Pastor Tim Ross from Embassy City Church in Irving, Texas. Pastor Tim brought a powerful message for Fuel that challenged us where we are at in our region and where we are at in our season about what it really means to upset the world around us.
In this powerful teaching, we really begin to hone in on the "Next Steps" at Fuel Church. Through 4 practical keys we will learn what it is to be disciple, but also how we can disciple others.
In this final installment of our "I Want to Believe" series, we take a look at one of the most difficult reasons for people to believe in God, in a message called "Heartless God". "There are so many tragedies in the world, and I can’t believe a loving God would allow them to happen." is something that many of us have said at some point or another and in this message we learn that God is present in and through the pain.
In part 3 of our “I Want to Believe but…”, we hit a topic that are for those people who say “God should make me feel a certain way, and I just don’t feel Him move the way He does for other people”. We learn through 3 keys what it really means to believe in God through faith and not feelings.
In this special Mother's Day Message we hear from 2 very special moms at Fuel. Pastor Jacob's mom, Ms. Joyce Burgei as well as his wife Ms. Tara Burgei. Prepare to laugh and be challenged as they share the wisdom they have gained by being a mom.
In part 2 of our series “I Want to Believe But…..” We learn the true differences between what religion is and what a relationship with Christ is. We see how religion complicates with laws, but Christ simplifies with love. So if you’re a person who has said “I don’t want to be held down by religion. I’d rather have fun and happiness in my life, then the truths of this message are for you.
In this message from our First Thursday service titled "You're On The Clock", we unfold what the harvest really means as we look at the story in the bible of the woman at the well. This message will challenge us with the question "are we meal minded, or mission minded?" as we see the harvest is at hand.
In this message we take a little closer look at who we are at Fuel Church by looking at our 5th core value. We learn a key point in this message that teaches us that the Church does not exist for us, we are the church and we exist for others.
Have you ever said "I pray and pray but God doesn’t give me what I ask for and how I ask for it"? If we are all honest with ourselves, we have all said this at some point or another. Far to often we have a misconception of who God truly is, which at times can lead to us questioning His very presence in our life. In part 1 of this series we hit on 3 truths that will help and teach us to trust God's way more.
In this Easter message we look at the story of the resurrected Jesus meeting two travelers on the road to Emmaus. Through this story we begin to learn how grace will always find you no matter what point of the road you are on in life.
In this final installment of our series "7 Last Words of Jesus", we look at the 3 remaining words of Jesus as He is on the cross. We hear Jesus give a word of distress, a word of triumph and a word of reunion.
In our 1st Thursday service we hit part 2 of our series. we look at 3 more of the 7 last words of Jesus. As we look at 3 different scenes of Jesus while He is on the cross we hear the word of salvation as he hangs between the two thieves, we hear the word relationship as he talks to John, and we hear the word abandonment as He cries out to the Father.
In part 1 of our new series, we begin to lay a foundation for what is to come in this series and look at the first of the 7 last words of Jesus which is Forgiveness. We begin to unlock how Jesus identifies with our pain through the pain he went through on the cross, and through it all still was able to say "Father forgive them". As we learn of the forgiveness we have received through Jesus, we begin to learn how to extend that forgiveness to others that may have caused of pain in our own lives.
In part 4 of our “A Way Out” series we look how to strengthen our moments of weakness by becoming bonded to the strength of Christ. We will look at 3 key components that will help us become spiritually stronger.
In part 3 of our a way out series, we go into a powerful sermon titled “What You Feed Grows, What You Starve Dies”. In this message we begin to learn that overcoming temptation is not something we can do on our own merit, but it is by allowing the Holy Spirit to live through us that we can begin to overcome and we will see that there is a power that is greater in us that will give us the strength to say no to temptation.
In part 2 of our "A Way Out" series. we begin to unlock the tools that God has equipped us with to fight the temptations that we face daily. We will also learn that in order to keep from falling into the traps of temptations that we are going to need to learn to set boundaries and that we can look at those boundaries as a present burden or a future blessing.
In part one of our "A Way Out" we begin to unlock what temptation really is, which is anything that offers satisfaction at the cost of obedience to God. As we look at 4 key truths of temptation we learn that every temptation is an invitation to depend on God
Storms in our life aren't a matter of if they happen, but a matter of when. We all have storms in our life from time to time. Maybe you are going through a financial storm, maybe you are going through a spiritual storm, maybe even a marital storm or a storm with your children, but regardless what the storm may be it is important to know that God is with you through the storm. In this message we will unlock 4 main keys of what to do when we are "caught in the storm".
In this final installment of our love series we look at what it really means to love like Jesus in a sermon called “Proud Hearts and Dirty Feet”. We jump right into the story of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples and showing by example that in order to love others like Jesus, you must serve others because love always serves.
In part 2 of our love series we begin to unfold the question to “How do I know God Loves Me?”. We learn through 3 key truths of how God shows His unconditional love for us. We will see that “God sees the best in the worst of us, he knows the worst about the best of us and still loves us without conditions or expectations.
Pastor Rob Yanok of GraceTown Church kicks off part 1 of our “Love” series titled “A Moveable Feast”. We begin to learn, by looking at the feast that Jesus attended in the gospel of Luke about what it really means to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Over the weekend we had Pastor Rob Yanok come and speak and challenge our leadership team with a message titled “Donkey Missions” We begin to learn that the task that God has us doing at this present point, no matter big or small, will always lead to something greater if we remain humble and faithful.
At some point in our lives we have all been hurt by someone in some way or another, and no matter what the cause of that hurt may be, the bible instructs us to forgive, but what is forgiveness? In this message we will begin to unpack what forgiveness is and what forgiveness is not and the more we learn we learn of it, the more we can extend it to others.
In this final installment of our reset series we begin to look at the relationships that we have. God's design for the local Church is for relationships, friendships, and connections. Our struggle is this, trying to find the right friends to be in relationship with because who you hang with has everything to do with your relationship with Christ. Prepare to be challenged in how you allow your relationships to influence your life through a Godly perspective.
In part 4 of our "Reset"series we talk about resetting your passion for the things of God. We will look at 3 key elements to help you determine where your passion really is.
As we dive in to part 3 of our reset series we begin to look how to reset our view of God. People have 1 of 2 perceptions of how they view God. Some know Him as a loving God, and others have a warped view of who He is and who He wants to be in their life and in this message we will look into 3 big truths that show us who God really is.
The definition of reset is to set back to it’s original destination or purpose. We as humans, are made up of 3 parts: Spirit, Soul, and Body. Our Body connects us to ourselves, our Soul connects us to others, and our Spirit connects us to God. God’s purpose for our lives is to worship Him. This year, make it a priority to worship God, in some way, everyday.
Fasting is the “F” word in the christian community. Nobody likes to hear that their church is doing a fast and that they want you to be a part of it. So why do we fast? Pastor Jacob gives us some insight on why fasting is important and why Jesus fasted so much on his time here on earth.
As we dive into this new series for the new year we kick it off by learning how to "Reset" our habits. We begin to learn that our lives become stuck when we choose bad habits, and just the opposite our lives become so much better when we choose good habits. Everyday your habits are being fed and we will learn that what you feed the most will boast. The question to ask yourself as you listen to this is: What habit is God asking you to reset
As Christmas is nearing, we start this new Series on how people, animals, angels, and even God testified of the new coming King.
We all get down in the dumps from time to time, but when we decide to let discouragement stay and become a part of our life, well then, we have a major problem. Listen to these few steps on how to defeat the battle of discouragement.
“Decide to be generous” In our final installment, we explore the topic of generosity. This is one of our core values that makes up Fuel Church. This message is all about the laws of sowing and reaping. You sow kindness, you reap kindness. Just like a farmer, you will always harvest what you sow.
In Part 3 of our ABC's we look at the "C" which is our financial Choices. We see how choosing to put God first in all of our finances through tithing is one of the greatest decisions you can make.
Have you ever said “I wish I could do this for my children, but I can’t because of my debt? What about “I wish I could do more in my giving to the church, but I can’t because of my debt”. Today as we dive into part 2 of our abc’s of financial freedom, we learn how to, by putting God first in our finances, how we can finally be free of the Bondage of Debt.
What does your financial picture look like? Maybe for some of you it may be that perfect and calm picture of a beach where everything is taken care of and you don’t any financial worries and are completely debt free. Maybe your picture is not a beach, but maybe bills are paid and you’re not hurting or worrying. Maybe your picture looks like a storm on the horizon or maybe you’re in a storm. Many of us listening today aren’t where we want to be and in this message we dive into 4 components that will help us change our financial pictures.
It's very evident that racism is still a problem all over the World. Racism isn't a SKIN problem, it's a SIN problem. In this message, you will hear the passion in Pastor Jacob's voice as he talks about the issues of racism.
"I Love my church because it's reaching people for Christ" In part 5 we learn how to share our faith with others. As followers of Jesus we are called according to God's word to share this good news. Often times we are hesitant to share our faith with others because of many reasons. Maybe we are afraid, maybe we don't feel qualified and the list goes on. In this message you will be equipped with with the tools it takes to help you share your faith with others
"I love my church because it is a place where I can come and get unstuck". Have you ever felt stucK? Stuck in a job? Stuck in a relationship? Stuck financially? In part 4 of our "I Love My Church" series we learn how we can become unstuck by taking responsibility, leaving our past behind, and following Jesus.
Is your faith growing, or is it dead? In part 3 of our "I Love My Church Series" we begin to look at the formula to grow our faith.
This week Pastor Tara Burgei brings us a powerful word that reminds us to continually be filling ourselves to prevent running on empty.
As we dive in to part one of this new series we begin to discuss a few key elements to what it Means to be "the church". The Church is not meant to be built on the personality and ideas of a man but rather it should be built on the same creativity, consistency, and compassion that Christ exemplified during His walk on earth. Prepare to hear a message that will challenge you become "That Church"
In this final installment of our “Family Matters” series we dive into relationships within the family. God created us and our families to have relationships and since the fall of Adam and Eve we have seen that maintaining these relationships not only between man and God, but also Man and Man can at times be a struggle. It is important that as followers of Christ that we learn to discern the people that we have in our own lives and our family’s lives because those relationships can either be positive or negative.In this message we learn the importance of relationships in our lives.
There are currently 5 generations amongst us today with birth dates spanning from 1926 to present. In "The Church" it is imperative that each generation continue to pass down a spiritual legacy that is not derived from personal preference and favored traditions, but rather a legacy that has a firm foundation rooted in the person of Jesus Christ. One of our core values at Fuel Church is "to remain culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure. Prepare to hear a message that will challenge the you to think about what legacy you are passing down.
The truth is that every family goes through difficult times at some point or another. In this message we learn that it is through both prayer and faith that we not only survive these difficult days but we thrive in them.
In part one of our "Family Matters" series we learn that as spiritual heads of our homes that we not only have to work and build our families, but we also have to fight for our families.