What does it mean to have God with us? How can our lives be changed by God's indwelling presence? This Advent message explores Jesus' work on "Immanuel" - "God with us" - and how Christ's work enable God to be...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

During the four Sundays of Advent, we're going to be looking at names or titles given to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Of all the things Matthew could have said to introduce his Jewish readers to Jesus, he wants us to know that He is the Son of...Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

This worship service includes music, prayer, the reading of God's Word, and a sermon by Reverend Luke Yeghnazar titled "Ready to Serve."Kirjoittanut Luke Yeghnazar

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus shaped Christian history. Three little-known people played key roles in the faith journey of the man we know as the apostle Paul. Who were they and how did they influence Paul? This message explores that question so we...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Would you be ready to explain who Jesus is and what He has done for us if someone asked you? This message explores the account of Philip, a deacon who shared the gospel with a man from Ethiopia. The message helps us to be "always ready."Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Today, we'll look at the brief, but remarkable life of a man who was always ready to make a defense to anyone who asks him to give a reason for the hope that was in him. The span of his ministry would be measured in months not decades, but the...Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

Some people think prayer should always be a private matter. But the book of Acts teaches otherwise! This message focuses on the power of united prayer and gives guidance for praying in a crisis.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Reverend Tejado Hanchell gives an excellent teaching on how to always be ready to share the Gospel despite seasons or moments of opposition.Kirjoittanut Tejado Hanchell

Can the book of Acts guide us in sharing our faith with others? Yes! This message from Acts chapter 3 provides practical guidance for sharing the gospel with family and friends from various backgrounds.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be a part of the very first church? In this sermon we will bring our attention to four activities in Acts chapter 2 that were characteristic of the first church. You can call them four foundations...Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

What's the best way to explain the gospel (the message of what Jesus has done for us) to another person? There are a number of good approaches, but the best ones always utilize Scripture. This message from Acts 2 focuses on the importance of...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Sharing the gospel with others can be intimidating! But we don't need to rely on our own persuasiveness to be effective in personal witnessing. This message explores God's promise of power for those who share the gospel with others.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Today, we're going to build upon the foundation laid by Pastor David Holcomb last Sunday. He added some nuance to what it means to be always ready. That's great if you're always ready to talk college football, or grandkids, or...Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

This Sunday, we begin a new series titled 'Always Ready,' which aims to initiate a churchwide focus on sharing and coming alongside others in discipleship. In 1 Peter 3:8-17, we will discover a call to intentional and consistent readiness...Kirjoittanut David Holcomb

The little-known book of Jude includes both warning and encouragement. This message on Jude explores how Christians can live ever-more-closely with God in a world that experiences His judgment.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

As we approach the fall season, this message asks, "Why is it important to live with an eternal perspective?" "How can we invest our time in things that will last?" Based on 2 Peter chapter 3, this teaching focuses on the...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

There are some things we can only learn when God allows us to go through things the hard way. This message will explore three things we can only learn when God allows us to go through things the hard way.Kirjoittanut Tejado Hanchell

Scripture encourages us to expect answers to prayer. But what about prayer that is not answered - how should we understand that? This message explores the mystery of unanswered prayer by examining the life of Moses.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

One of the keys to faith is found in Psalm 19: God's wonder, which is the process of realizing our brokenness, dying to these imperfect desires, leaning into what we don't know about faith, and beginning to see God work in us and our community.Kirjoittanut William Salsman

We've all wondered why bad things happen to good people. And we've wondered why life can seem so unfair. This message examines the life of Joseph to provide us with guidance when our own circumstances seem unjust or unfair.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

This worship service includes music, prayer, the reading of God's Word, special music from students of Kinshasa Christian School in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a sermon by Pastor David Beaty titled "Growing Stronger Through...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Today, we explore how we can deepen our faith even as we walk through times of trials, pain, and suffering.Kirjoittanut Sonny Flowers

This worship service includes music, prayer, the reading of God's Word, the celebration of the Lord's Supper and a sermon by Pastor David Beaty titled "Being Strong in the Lord." The second message in our 2-part series on Spiritual...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Is Satan real? Are demons real? What do they do? How can we avoid their influence and attacks? This message addresses these questions. It's the first of two parts on what the Bible says about spiritual warfare.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

As we conclude our series on the prophet Isaiah, we will see how our own expectations of who Jesus is and what he lived and died to do determined how well we recognize his presence among us.Kirjoittanut David Holcomb

One of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament is the word "Shalom," translated "peace." The prophet Isaiah tells us how God has provided peace for us and how we can experience it. This message explores the pathway to peace...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

God has chosen to reveal Himself to His people by His Word. What timeless truths does He want us to grasp about who He is? This message explores chapters 44 and 45 of Isaiah, and reveals God's uniqueness as Creator, Ruler, and Savior.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

As we spend time today in Isaiah 40, my prayer is that all the graduates as well as each of us collectively would be edified and comforted through the reading and understanding of God's Word.Kirjoittanut Brian Edmonds

Today we'll look at a guy who had a pretty big problem and we're going to see how he tried to deal with that problem. In the process, we'll gain a blueprint, a playbook, a Standard Operating Procedure, for how we should deal with...

The prophet Isaiah called God's people to wait upon the Lord. What did the prophet mean? How do we actually "wait upon the Lord?" This message explores the biblical concept of waiting on God as actively seeking and eagerly anticipating...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Though the prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Christ, his words paint a remarkable precise picture of Jesus. This message explores how people have found - and can still find - light and liberty, peace and purpose, by trusting Jesus.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

A.W. Tozer said: "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." Our image of God is everything. In this message, we will study Isaiah chapter 6 to learn about who God says He is in His Word.Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

The Prophet Isaiah called the Israelites the Lord's "vineyard." Though he lamented Israel's lack of fruit, Isaiah prophesied of a better day. This message explains how Jesus brought that better day as "the true vine" and...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

The book of Isaiah contains both pronouncements of judgment and promises of salvation. What determines which of these a person receives? A key word is "repent." This message explores why "repent" is one of the most beautiful words...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Do you think of giving as a duty or a privilege? Have you then wondered why God wants us to give? This message considers why giving is so beneficial for us. It also addresses practical guidance for wise giving.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

On this Local Outreach Sunday, Rev. Tejado W. Hanchell gives a sermon that challenges us to make sure that those who are in need find Jesus.Kirjoittanut Tejado Hanchell

The resurrection of Jesus is an "essential" of the Christian faith. If it is not true, the apostle Paul says our faith is "futile." But the resurrection is much more than a foundational theological truth. It has great practical...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

The message that ties together the Old and New Testaments is called "the gospel." This sermon explains what the gospel is, why we need it, and how it changes us.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

Have you ever wondered whether God has given you a spiritual gift? Have you considered the purpose for the gifts he gives? This message explores what spiritual gifts are, why they are needed, and how they should be used.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

In 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul intends to show us that gifts are important, but the exercise of our gifts need to be controlled or guided by love. The "more excellent way" is to use our gifts to build up others.Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

Does every single Christian have an important role to fill in the church? The apostle Paul would say "yes." This message explores the interdependence of Christians in a local church, and our call to serve and honor one another.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

How should we think about Spiritual gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing? Does God want us to seek these gifts today? This message explores the meaning and purpose of the gifts noted in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

The apostle Paul indicates that it would be better not to take the Lord's Supper than to take it in the wrong way. Why? This message explores what communion represents and how we can receive it in the right way.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

At some point in our lives, most of us will ask the question, "Who am I?" or "Why am I here?" and for believers the question in life then becomes, "Why did God create me?" and "Why did God save me through the Lord...Kirjoittanut Brian Edmonds

In this sermon we return to our "United" sermon series in 1 Corinthians. In today's passage the apostle Paul explains to us how the ancient Israelites who left Egypt foreshadow us as recipients of God's blessings, but we need to be...Kirjoittanut Andrew Wild

Do you have goals for your spiritual maturity? For your prayer life? The prayers of the apostle Paul can help us gain vision for our spiritual growth and can help us learn to pray more effectively. This message explores Paul's prayer in...Kirjoittanut David Beaty

How can we learn what to pray for? The prayers of the apostle Paul can teach us. This message, based on Paul's prayer in Philippians chapter 1, explores how we can pray for growing love.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

This message explores how the apostle Paul prayed for Christians to experience Spiritual growth. His prayers can provide a model for our own prayers for spiritual advancement.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

How can we experience more joy, hope, and assurance in prayer this year? Scripture provides us models for effective praying in the prayers of the apostle Paul. This message explores his prayer for the Christians to have greater spiritual understanding.Kirjoittanut David Beaty

What is the biblical response when anxiety overtakes us? This message offers four keys found in Philippians to combat anxiety.Kirjoittanut Tejado Hanchell