Pastor Dave discusses the often-misunderstood verse Philippians 4:13, emphasizing its true context of contentment amidst challenging circumstances, as experienced by Paul in prison. Genuine contentment cannot be found in material wealth or possessions, but rather in a relationship with God. Pastor Dave encourages us in this message to reflect on our journey towards contentment and to cultivate gratitude for our blessings, especially in light of the upcoming holiday season.
Nov 26, 2024•33 min
Pastor Dave emphasizes the importance of addressing personal conflict as a barrier to experiencing God's peace, referencing Philippians 4:6-7. He reveals how Paul publicly called out two women, Euodia and Syntyche, to encourage reconciliation and highlights that conflict is a normal part of relationships. This message outlines four conflict resolution styles—prize fighters, pretenders, pacifiers, and peacemakers—advocating for a peacemaker approach to restore love and understanding. Ultimately, ...
Nov 19, 2024•34 min
We continue this study of Philippians by reflecting on Paul's journey and transformation. Despite Paul's dark past as a persecutor of Christians, God chose him for a significant purpose, demonstrating that no one is disqualified from God's calling due to their history. We're encouraged to focus on our future in Christ rather than dwelling on past mistakes, because we are all new creations in Him. Past struggles can be reminders of resilience rather than obstacles.
Nov 12, 2024•34 min
In this message, we focus on the sufficiency of Jesus Christ in the Gospel, cautioning against the temptation to add human efforts or traditions to His completed work. We highlight the dangers of false teachings, such as legalism and the prosperity gospel, and urge believers to rely solely on faith in Christ for true righteousness and salvation.
Nov 05, 2024•34 min
In this sermon, Pastor Dave draws from Philippians 2:12-15 to emphasize the importance of allowing the inner work of salvation to manifest outwardly in our lives. The Apostle Paul encourages believers to let the grace within us shine outwardly, transforming our lives and impacting a world in need of light. We also discuss the importance of obedience, the pitfalls of complaining, and the power of a transformed life as a testimony to others.
Oct 31, 2024•37 min
This was a fantastic message at our Men's Night about protecting the anointing and call of God on your life. Applicable to men and women!
Oct 23, 2024•32 min
This sermon explores the theme of "Unity Through Humility," as we see in Philippians 2:1-11. True peace and harmony within the Church are cultivated through a humble heart and Pastor Dave contrasts the world's pride with the Kingdom of God, where humility is a treasured virtue. The ultimate example of humility—Jesus Christ—laid down His rights and privileges for the sake of others, showcasing the transformative power of His sacrificial love.
Oct 22, 2024•27 min
Instead of despairing while imprisoned, Paul views his situation as an opportunity to further the gospel and expresses a profound peace with the potential outcomes of his imprisonment, whether it's freedom or death. Living with an eternal perspective, where "to live is Christ and to die is gain," can transform your life with hope and purpose. This message focuses on surrender, faith, and the promise of resurrection.
Oct 13, 2024•30 min
In this new series, we explore the unexpected twists and turns of life through the lens of the Apostle Paul's journey in Acts 16 and his letter to the Philippians. Discover how God's sovereignty guides our paths, even when our plans change, and how we can find comfort in seeking and obeying His will. We delve into the concept of sanctification, the ongoing process of becoming more like Jesus, and the assurance that God, who began a good work in us, will complete it. We also reflect on the power ...
Oct 07, 2024•31 min
Merlin Beitzel wraps up this series by sharing how God wants to use our giving to include us in His work, build relationships, increase our faith, and give Him glory.
Sep 30, 2024•34 min
In this message, our Bible text takes us to a group of people in the Old Testament that needed some bread and through that bread God taught his people to trust Him financially. Often times, we don't realize just how much God wants to be involved in our finances. God wants us to be financially healthy; He wants us to have enough to meet the needs of our family and He even wants us to have more than enough so that we can save for our future and live generous lives.
Sep 24, 2024•35 min
As we continue to learn to think Biblically about money, today we focus on spending, saving, and practical steps to start handling our finances God's way.
Sep 17, 2024•37 min
What causes the most stress in your life? What causes the most strife in your family? What do you worry the most about? Money issues are almost always near the top of the list. If you look at the causes of divorce, money fights are a top contributor to husbands and wives ending their marriage. On top of that, nearly half of American families have $500 or less set aside in case of an emergency and the average American family also has $8,600 in ongoing credit card debt. In this series, we ask God ...
Sep 10, 2024•27 min
From time to time we need to be reminded that the lives we spend so much time, money, and energy to build will one day be swallowed up in a life that is eternal... a life that is glorious... a life with our Savior in our Father’s house.
Sep 03, 2024•34 min
In this message, Pastor Brandon teaches us that the fear of the Lord should make its way into our words; if Jesus is the Lord of our lives, then He must be the Lord of our lips.
Aug 28, 2024•38 min
Where you start in life does not have the right to determine where you finish. You are not a victim of your circumstances - you are not bound by your family of origin or by the letters in your last name. Whatever you’ve done, there’s a Redeemer available to you that can call you out of darkness and into marvelous light. In this message, we learn of a woman who is called out of a life of prostitution and into the royal bloodline of King David.
Aug 20, 2024•30 min
Last we started a new series on something the Bible calls the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is not necessarily being afraid of God but it is having a proper respect and reverence for Him. God is not a man. God is altogether pure, He is holy, He is perfect - therefore we shouldn’t treat Him as common. We shouldn’t treat him with a casual attitude. Instead, we need to honor Him, worship Him, and revere him… that’s the fear of the Lord. Today, we’re going to look at two examples in Scriptu...
Aug 13, 2024•35 min
The fear of man is when the approval of people becomes more important to us than the approval of God. It’s when the applause of man becomes what we live for. For some of us, when we think a certain person is pleased with us, all is well in the world… but the moment we sense their displeasure, we fall apart. For some of us, we have become addicted to being liked. It’s what powers the world of social media - likes and views and comments. The fear of man can even become so great that we will compro...
Aug 05, 2024•37 min
Chelsie Manges, the Director of Special Education for Garrett County Public Schools, sits down with Pastor Dave to discuss some resources and options for students with special needs in the area. Some of these resources are also available for private school and homeschool families! For more information, visit gcps.net/special-education.
Jul 25, 2024•15 min
Many years ago, I was a young man in my 20s and working for a man with a very strong personality. I didn’t grow up with a father in the home so this man was really the first male authority figure in my life. As I worked with him, I didn’t realize that his strong personality coupled with my need for approval became the perfect recipe for something the Bible calls the fear of man. As a few years passed, I realized something was wrong…
Jul 23, 2024•37 min
This week, we continue our study on the fear of man.
Jul 17, 2024•37 min
I’m not sure how many of us realize just how impacted our lives are by this thing called, “the fear of man.” We recognize its symptoms, but we often don’t understand the source of those symptoms. The fear of man is when the approval of people in your life becomes more important to you than the approval of God. In this message, we look at the life of Elijah and how even he had to overcome the fear of man.
Jul 08, 2024•35 min
Guest Speaker Pastor Jerry Murrell
Jun 30, 2024•24 min
The Church must speak up, disciple up, and train up a generation to navigate through cultural issues with truth and love. How do we do that? We do that through a partnership between the Church and the home. || Pastor Dave Marsh
Jun 25, 2024•30 min
Sometimes we think of our lives in terms of years but really our lives are a collection of seasons. When we get to the end of our lives we probably won’t remember a lot of specific dates and events... but we will remember the seasons. In this Father's Day message, Pastor Dave Marsh shares practical tips and insights on the seasons of manhood.
Jun 17, 2024•38 min
In part 2 of this series, Pastor Dave concludes our study on marriage, sexuality, and gender by sharing some of the real-life consequences of living outside of God's design and how we can respond or love those in our life who might be living an ungodly lifestyle.
Jun 11, 2024•27 min
Looking for alternative school options in the Garrett County area? In this mini podcast series, several local educators discuss options with Pastor Dave, what that might look like for families, and what their school options have to offer. For more information about Horizons Academy, call 304-904-0622, email support@horizonsacademywv.org, or visit horizonsacademywv.org.
Jun 04, 2024•11 min
A lot of times, we assume that younger generations are just smarter than their parents. And it’s probably true that younger folks understand emojis and technology better than the older folks but... there are some really important things that our older generations understood that sometimes the modern generations are lacking. It seems like culture is always telling us that we need to leave behind the old - to always be progressing, but sometimes progress is not actually progress. In this series, w...
Jun 04, 2024•37 min
Whose world are you changing? We should be world changers - God wants people to see what Heaven is like and He wants them to witness what He is like. And we as believers are the ones showing the world what Jesus and Heaven are like! In this message from guest speaker Pastor Robert Shingleton, we're challenged to share the goodness of God with the world around us.
May 28, 2024•33 min
When Abraham was preparing to sacrifice Isaac, we know Isaac was thinking, "Hey dad, where is the lamb?" But as we see events taking place in the worldwide church of Jesus Christ recently, it makes us again wonder, "Where is the Lamb?" In this message, Pastor Dave explains the strategies that are being used by today's denominations, churches, schools, and communities to recreate Jesus in their own image and to fit their own agendas.
May 21, 2024•31 min
