At some point, every parent has hears the excuse, "But, everyone is doing it!", prompting the obligatory response "If everyone was jumping off of a cliff...". Even as adults it can be difficult to follow God's commands when the world around us expects otherwise. In today's lesson we learn from Daniel how to to the right thing even though everyone is doing it.
Satan wants you to be known not for who you are but for what you do and what you have done. He wants your sin and your past to define you. God wants you to see yourself as He sees you--to give you a brand new name
How does God respond when you ask Him to forgive you? What does God do when you decide to come home?
Have you ever been given useless driving directions like, "Turn left four streets before the dead end." or "If you see Walmart you've gone to far."? It is maddening to be lost and helpless. When you are lost on the road or when you have lost your way spiritually, what you really need is clear directions that tell you HOW to find your way home.
We will kick off a brand new series, Come Home with a study of the prodigal son, and welcome home those who have been away from God. Come ready to be challenged to be grace filled and love more.
We will kick off a brand new series, Come Home with a study of the prodigal son, and welcome home those who have been away from God. Come ready to be challenged to be grace filled and love more.
In this conclusion of the "I Choose Joy" series, we learn Paul's secret for possessing joy in any circumstance. This one is life-changing!
While facing unbelievable circumstances, the Apostle Paul talks about having a "peace that passes all understanding." Where did he find that peace? In a world full of chaos, violence and unrest - How can you get that same level of peace?
Paul gives the answers to the “what ifs”. If you feel stuck and you can’t seem to get moving in the right direction, or if you keep repeating the same mistakes, this is absolutely life-changing! Today can be the start of a whole new way of thinking and living.
In your life, what matters the most? There are a lot of different answers to that question, but what should the answer be? From the words of Paul, you find what the Bible says should be the most important thing in your life.
Pastor Randy continues our series and talks about how to deal with negative people. We will also look at ways we can choose joy over negativity .
Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison as a letter to the struggling and discouraged church. Paul could have written, "Hey Guys, I know things are tough. Just do the best you can." Instead, Paul dramatically raised the bar - for them and for us. The entire letter is filled with instructions and commands that are almost breathtaking in their challenge.
Are you in a difficult time of life? Are you dealing with pain struggle? We continue our study of the book of Philippians and learn lessons from Paul's pain. It will change the way you view difficulty and struggles and help you discover God's purpose through the pain.
These days, the phrase "I'll be praying" and all of its variations is as common among Christians as the question "How are you?" when we encounter someone we know in passing. Praying for others should not be simply something we say; it should be something we do. When we say, "I'm praying for you", what should we pray? How should we pray? For the answer to that we look at the first eleven verses of the book of Philippians.
One thing you can expect in life is the unexpected. No matter how carefully you plan your future, things change. Good, bad, or devastating; life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Unfortunately, some people expect that following God will result in a life without struggle, trouble, heartache or problems; and they become disillusioned and mad at God when things don't go as they expect. If that is you, perhaps God hasn't let you down, but instead, perhaps what you were expecting wasn't what He...
When you are in a storm, survival instinct takes over. That's human nature. However, on the other side of the storm, the adrenaline is gone. Survival mode doesn't work anymore. What should be your response when the storm has gone and the rain is done?
Often, it happens without warning. It wasn't your fault. You couldn't avoid it. But, suddenly, you find yourself in a storm. It feels like it will never end - that there is no way out. In life we must experience storms, but the story of Noah teaches us how we can survive life's biggest storms and emerge stronger that before.
If you had a time machine would you use it to go back in time to change your current financial situation? We don't have the benefit of a time machine; however, we can approach the future with a different mindset and a changed perspective on money.
When it comes to money, who is the right leader? Who you follow will determine whether you end up in the right place or the wrong place. Today we discuss four Biblical principles that you can follow to ensure that God is leading your financial decisions.
Have you decided that you are a failure? From the story of Adam and Eve, the first failure of all time, God revealed the pattern of His relationship with man; and how he will respond to your failures.
Wouldn't things be different if Adam and Eve had resisted the temptation of the serpent? From their failure in the garden, we can learn how to handle temptation when it comes.
Last year, in our series titled "Jesus Is Worth It", we discussed the cost, worth, and value associated with following Christ, but there is another side to that coin. Through Adam's disobedience in the garden, we learn that sin carries a high price.
You know that God has a plan for your life, but there is one other factor in the equation -- one other plan that exists. Satan has a plan for your life as well. Being able to recognize his tactics will help you avoid falling into his trap.
Unfortunately, many people struggle spiritually because of past hurts they received in church. No church can be perfect because people are involved, but using the first century church as a guide, we can work to display these twelve characteristics of a healthy church.
Pastor Rod tells how to avoid making 2018 a New Year and a NEW YOU!
