Are you in a storm? We're not talking about weather, but a life storm - when it feels like your life is crashing all around you. It may seem impossible, unending, and devastating. Jesus, on the other hand, isn't frightened in the least by your storm.
Often, we think we don't have any talents to use for God, but the Bible says that He can use our particular gifts, even when they seem small to us.
Are you grateful? It's not enough for us just to be obedient to God. He also commands us to be grateful. What does a grateful life look like?
Following Christ is not a free ticket to everything we've always wanted. Jesus tells us that in order to follow him we must be willing to pay the price he requires of us. What is the price tag for following Jesus?
Just like a tree, the product of your life reveals what's in your heart. You can't claim to be good and do evil. Your heart reveals itself in your words and actions.
What makes a church healthy? In this message, Rod Loy looks at the model we should follow for building a healthy church.
Most people make big plans for the New Year - life-altering decisions called resolutions. Most of the time, though, we waste these opportunities at "do overs." This struggle is not new. And just like everything else we face, the Bible has some answers.
Over the week of Christmas, business will shut down, schools will let out and stores will be absolutely packed. In an increasingly secular society, everything still stops for Christmas. Why? What's the big deal about Christmas?
Worry is fear about things that haven't happened yet or are already in the past. Worry is toxic. It affects your relationships, your energy, and your health. It can dominate your thinking. No one enjoys worrying. But, how do you stop? What's the answer? Is there a cure?
Loneliness isn't discussed in church very often. Even talking about loneliness can be uncomfortable. But it's important to talk about it because at some point, everybody feels alone. Feeling lonely isn't a sin and it doesn't mean that you are a failure or are flawed. What does the Bible have to say about loneliness?
The dictionary definition of weary is: physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain; faitgued; tired. Does this describe you? What do you do? Is there an answer? Is there hope?
We all like to receive gifts. But in this message, Pastor Rod talks about a gift from God - a gift we really need in life's most difficult, stressful times.
Long-term illness is a topic the church doesn't often address. In this message, Pastor Rod answers some questions about long-term illness as we look at a famous healing in the Bible.
You can't "kind of" follow Jesus. It's all or nothing. Reaching out to others is part of the deal - whether that's here in the US, or some remote corner of the world. That's what missions is about. We creatively build bridges and strategically partner with other bridge builders in order to lead people to Jesus.
Our mission as followers of Jesus is to be "bridge builders", to share the Good News about Jesus, whose death on the cross bridged the gap between God and man. Having walked across that bridge ourselves and discovered the love of God, we have an obligation and an assignment to help others walk across the bridge, too.
It's often hard to tell someone the truth. Really, we should be grateful that someone loves us enough to tell us the truth. But that's not always the way it is in life, is it? The old saying, "the truth hurts," is often true.
Are you trying to live your life without God? Are you wondering why life isn't going like it seems it should? Just like a car, we can't run on empty...
In life, in business, in society, even in the church world, there's a subtle, and sometimes not so subtle pull toward self-promotion. But there's a principle: you can't exalt Jesus while promoting yourself.
When you spend time with God, you act differently, you feel different, and people can notice the change. But God's presence has a purpose!
Have you been fighting a major battle? You've been trying to win on your own and failing miserably. Why? There are some battles you just can't win by yourself. We need each other.
Have you ever felt lost, not on the road, but in life? The times, the seasons in your life when nothing seems to make sense, when things aren't coming together and you can't seem to find direction. God knew we would have times in our lives when we feel lost, lonely, confused, and afraid - full of questions and searching for answers.
This episode examines how Moses reacted when his people dissappointed him and turned away from God.
Who is your enemy, or what is your enemy? It could be depression, sickness, or fear. When things are going wrong, when we are under attack, we have an alarming tendency to become enemy-focused. We focus on our enemies instead of on God. But God has a plan for our enemies!
When the circumstances in your life are overwhelming, when it looks like there is no way out, keep going! God has something to say to you!
God is a God of mercy and love. But, looking at the Word of God, it is clear there is also a time when God judges wickedness. What are some things we can learn from Moses and the plagues that struck Egypt?
We want God's plan as long as it is easy, and makes sense. We want it to be logical, detailed, and complete with every step clearly laid out in advance. But what happens when we don't know all the details? Like Moses, will we find it hard to obey God at first?
Sometimes we all have "wilderness" times: when we feel horribly alone and forgotten. We might wonder if God even knows where we are...
We are obsessed with speed. We want what we want - and we want it now! Are we that way with God, too? Are we even impatient with our Heavenly Father who knows what is best for us? In this message, Pastor Patrick Lander continues the story of Moses and his impatience with God's plan.
We often wonder "why?" We search to find a reason, meaning or purpose in difficult circumstances, unjust decisions, and unreasonable people. When there are no good answers, it forces a difficult decision: Will you trust God despite circumstances?
There is a final level of stewardship that we don't often see in America - sacrifice. What does it mean to sacrifice?
