In our culture, we've devalued the word "miracle." But a real miracle is not something that people can do, it's something only God can do. You may think that you or something in your life is too far gone. It's too late to change. But your opinion of when it is over and too far gone is not necessarily right.
After Jesus physically left the earth, His disciples accomplished amazing things! The reason was not their ability or accomplishments. It was through the power of the Holy Spirit -- the Helper who worked in them and through them. The Holy Spirit still works in and through us today!
This world is not our home. Not our permanent one, anyway. We are citizens of Heaven!
What does peace mean to you? A lot of people think of peace as an absence of trouble, but life isn't like that very often. When Jesus talked about peace, what did He mean?
Jesus said "I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly." What does that mean? What are things that keep us from having abundant lives today?
Why did God send His Son, Jesus, to earth? What was so important that Jesus would leave Heaven and all its perfect wonder to come to flawed, me
In life, you are going to experience conflict. It's inevitable. How we deal with conflict makes the difference. Jesus had another radical idea about go through your conflicts. In this message, Pastor Randy Jumper examines how Jesus said we should restore broken relationships.
This is one of Jesus' most challenging statements. But we can't avoid it. We must deal with it, because for many people, this is the single biggest issue in their lives. It's an issue that keeps people locked in the past - in a cycle of bitterness, anger, hurt, and regret.
We say it often, Every Soul Matters to God. But do we really believe that? Did Jesus really die for all people? Or, are there some people who are just too bad, even for God? It is possible to disqualify yourself from His love and forgiveness?
Jesus said we are supposed to love our enemies and do good to those who curse us. What in the world? How are we supposed to do that? In this message, Rod Loy examines one of Jesus' most counter-cultural statements.
Worry isn't a new problem, and these days there is never any shortage of things to worry about. Thankfully, Jesus was not silent on the subject. He knew our struggles and offered a solution - a completely different way to approach daily concerns.
Our world tells us it's all about ME. But Jesus has a different take on things. In this message, Pastor Brian Dollar talks about another of Jesus's teachings that seem so out of step with our world.
In life, it can sometimes seem like we are stuck in impossible situations. Our human minds struggle to understand because a lot of things are impossible, or seem impossible, but the Bible tells us over and over, that nothing is impossible with God.
In this series, we are looking at bold, counter-cultural teachings of Jesus that have changed the way people view life, circumstances, relationships, and problems. In this message, Pastor Rod Loy looks at Jesus' teachings on money. Jesus said we should be more concerned with treasures in Heaven than on earth. What does that mean? How should we do that?
Are you a doubter? You can read so many crazy stories, hoaxes, and conspiracies on the Internet these days, it's hard to believe if anything is the truth anymore. Thomas, one of Jesus's disciples, had a hard time believing that Jesus had actually risen from the grave. The way Jesus showed him the truth is the same way He helps us when we doubt.
We are studying Jesus' encounters with unlikely people. In this message, we look at a lifetime loser with multiple failures. Life was empty, she couldn't find fulfillment. Then, in an instant, everything changed.
In the short time Jesus was in active ministry on earth, you'd think He would choose the best and the brightest to be his disciples, but that wasn't the case. In some cases, he chose people you'd never think would make good followers. But He saw the potential in people like Matthew, and He sees the potential in you, too.
The church is the one place where you shouldn't have to fear being judged and rejected for your past. We should be able to bring our hurts, sins, and our pasts to church and receive acceptance and forgiveness. But, it can be a real fear. Will people condemn me? Will God even accept me?
In the ancient world, children were considered to be very low status, valuable to families only if it was thought they could be productive. Jesus had a radical attitude about children: that all of them were priceless treasures who had a part in God's Kingdom.
Many people picture God sitting up in Heaven with a big stick, waiting for you to do wrong so He can punish you. He can't wait to catch you. In this message, we see that Jesus tells us things are very different.
Do you have questions about God and Christianity? The greatest verse in the Bible was originally said to someone who was curious and had questions.
It's a tough place to be, in the middle of a crisis. When it doesn't turn out the way you thought it would, it's easy to give up. It's easy to pack your bags and walk away. But when things seem to be going wrong, God's plan for your life still applies. In this message, Pastor Randy Jumper examines the story of the road to Emm
The value of something is determined by how much someone is willing to pay for it. At Easter, we celebrate that God made the decision to value us.
Everything in Jesus' life pointed to this one event. From day one, this was Jesus' purpose on Earth. Saving the world was Jesus' assignment, His purpose, and God's plan. For that to be accomplished, He had to die.
Jesus was betrayed, not just by Judas, but the other disciples abandoned Him as well. His closest friends let Him down. If you feel like you've let God down, like He could never forgive you, and no longer has a plan for you, you need to hear the full story of the night Jesus was betrayed and how He responded.
At the Last Supper, Jesus didn't give the disciples a pep talk. He knew what was coming. He knew the disciples were in for the fight of their lives. Life with Jesus is not worry and trouble free. He never promised that. But He also promises to be with us through it all.
Week after week, people who are burned out, stressed out, and worn out come staggering into church. They need to be introduced to Jesus, He alone is the way, the truth, and the life and we have been looking for.
At the Last Supper, Jesus humbled Himself and served the disciples. What would happen if we all had an "others first, me last" mindset?
Jesus said we should love our neighbor as ourself. So the question is: who is my neighbor? Pastor Parker Loy takes a look at one of the most famous stories in the Bible to see how Jesus answered this question.
Like the Pharisees of the Bible, we often make up rules that have little to do with Scripture. Too often, love seems to give way to judging. Grace has been replaced by score keeping. What did Jesus have to say about this? How should we respond?
