Becoming a Christian isn't a free pass to a storm-free life. On the contrary, Jesus warned that His followers will have difficulties in this life. Thankfully, as Jesus's disciples discovered one evening on the Sea of Galilee, we can weather the storms of life as long as Jesus is in the boat with us.
We continue the Never Forget series with a beautiful story of four men who risked everything to bring their friend to Jesus.
By looking at the life of Zacchaeus in the Bible, we see that Jesus has a plan for everyone.
After being caught in sin, consequences come. It seems like every time you turn around, there is another consequence. Does it feel like God's plan for you has been ruined forever? In this message, we learn from King David's response to his own failure that God has provided a path to complete restoration.
As we begin a new series called "I've Got A Secret", we discuss secret sin and the destructive nature of secrets, as well as the pattern of thinking that leads to sin, and some safeguards you can put in place.
This message Pastor Rod teaches us one of the most difficult lessons he has ever had to preach on. We are raising the bar on attitude and behavior.
We continue our "Ouch!" series with Jesus's radical teaching about how you are supposed to act toward your enemies. It is a completely different way to live!
We continue our series by looking at a command of Jesus that is often difficult to follow. This one is life-changing! You will be challenged to make things right with other believers and to learn to forgive.
Unfortunately, some people avoid church because they fear encountering "judgmental church people". Whether their fear is based on reality or just perception, it is still a problem. In fact, it is an old problem that Jesus addressed in his day.
Did Jesus really say, "If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off"? Ouch!, that sounds extreme! What did Jesus really mean, and how can this passage help us eliminate sin from our lives?
It isn't a matter of if we will face difficulty as followers of Jesus, but when. However, Jesus told us that we should be happy when we suffer for His sake. How can we rejoice and be glad when we suffer because of Jesus?
When your reality is far from your expectation, the result is disappointment. In this message, Rod Loy talks about how to deal with it. There is hope!
What do you do when your dreams have died - when it's obvious that what you hoped for and dreamed for isn't going to happen?
What you do when you've lost it all? When everything you've worked for is gone? When everything is falling apart? The answer might surprise you!
If you've been hurt and want to lash out or get even, check out this message first. It will make you think in a different way about revenge.
“How do I know God’s will for my life?” is a difficult and important question. It’s not always easy or clear. In this message, we look at a situation in David’s life and three questions that kept him from missing God. If you are trying to make key decisions or determine God’s direction, this is an important message for you!
At some time or another, everyone faces discouragement, even depression. In this message, Pastor Rod Loy continues the Under Pressure series by talking about how to deal with discouraging times. You will learn some of God's awesome promises!
When you are desperate, there is a predictable pattern of mistakes. In this message, we learn how to recognize those mistakes and how to escape the pattern. This message could change your life!
God's desire for us to be a healthy church. How many people attend? Not the point. How cool is our building? That's not the goal. Our goal and our purpose is to create life long followers of Jesus. What does a healthy church do? What does it look like? Why is it important for a church to be healthy?
Many people make long lists of New Year's resolutions, only to abandon them by mid-February. If we ever want to change, and change in the right direction, maybe it's time for a new approach. What would happen if you could discover the one thing that God wants for you this year?
Why was Jesus born in a stable? Why are shepherds and wise men part of the story? What is the real significance of this story that we revisit every year at Christmas time?
Anyone can be a great person and wonderful Christian when things are going well. When everyone likes you, you have plenty of money, you are healthy, and life is smooth, it's easy to be positive, faith-filled, and energetic. But what about when the road is rough? What will you be like then? What will be revealed about you when the pressure is on?
Even as a follower of Jesus, we will experience hardship and difficulty in this life. Expect it and decide ahead of time how you will react. Now is the time to attach yourself to good people who will stay with you when times get hard. How can these connections affect your life?
In this message, we begin looking at the most famous prison break in the Bible. It’s an incredible story of courage and determination in the face of an impossible situation. If you are facing difficulty or hardship, the lessons will be life changing!
In this message, Pastor Rod continues our series with an incredible freedom story. You'll be inspired and encouraged to believe for your miracle!
This is the live version of Pastor Brad Russell's song, performed at First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 14, 2016. Pastor Brad has had some requests for the song and wanted to make it available to you!
Most of us have never been in prison. But, there may be an addiction or a problem in your life that is holding you captive. Maybe there is a situation or relationship that you don't know how to escape. In this series, Pastor Rod Loy looks at prison stories from the Book of Acts, and uncovers some valuable lessons about freedom.
