The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 7 - Faithfulness
What does faithfulness look like for the follower of Jesus? What is the evidence of a life of faithfulness? Join us today as Pastor Rod answers those questions.
Feb 24, 2019•32 min
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The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 6 - Goodness
The word "good" might be the most overused word in the English language. We use it to describe our children's behavior, our food, even our dog. To be "good" has come to mean "not bad", but in the scripture, good means much more. In this message on the sixth Fruit of the Spirit, we learn what the Bible teaches about goodness.
Feb 17, 2019•33 min
The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 5 - Patience
One of the most difficult fruit of the spirit to develop is patience. As members of an instant society, it can be difficult to tolerate the the aspects of life that develop more slowly. In today's lesson we explore why patience is such an important fruit for followers of Christ to produce, and how we might cultivate patience in our lives.
Feb 10, 2019•35 min
The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 4 - Kindness
Kindness has become rare in our society. For followers of Jesus, kindness should be a normal, everyday, all the time priority. In this message we explore the importance of this fourth fruit of the spirit.
Feb 03, 2019•30 min
The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 4 - Kindness
Kindness has become rare in our society. For followers of Jesus, kindness should be a normal, everyday, all the time priority. In this message we explore the importance of this fourth fruit of the spirit.
Feb 03, 2019•30 min
The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 3 - Peace
In today's world peace can be a rarity - It doesn't have to be though! God wants us to experience the peace He can provide on a daily basis. Learn how you can have peace regardless of your circumstances. Share and Invite your friends who need peace.
Jan 27, 2019•29 min
The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 2 - Joy
We continue our study of the Fruit of the Spirit with a look at Joy. The Apostle Paul tells us that followers of Christ should be filled with the Joy of the Lord. How can we find and live a life full of joy?
Jan 19, 2019•32 min
The Fruit of the Spirit Pt. 1 - Love
This weekend, we start a brand new series "The Fruit of the Spirit." Each week, we will look in depth at one of the Fruits of the Spirit, and be challenged to grow. We kick off our study with the dominant theme in Paul's letters... love.
Jan 12, 2019•26 min
Healthy Church
God created the church and it belongs to Him. Our goal is to please Him in who we are and what we do. Your quest and mine should be for a biblically functioning community - a healthy church that fulfills the purposes of a church as laid out in Scripture.
Jan 06, 2019•43 min
End Well, Start Fresh
When starting a new goal, like running a marathon, losing twenty pounds, or writing a book, there are two important components - starting and finishing. Both are critical to success. How can we ensure that our goals for 2019 are successful?
Dec 30, 2018•32 min
Lift - How to be an encourager
Pastor Rod Loy teaches how to be an encourager and why it is important for you to lift others up.
Dec 08, 2018•33 min
Come To The Table Pt. 4 - God's Grace
Do you struggle with unhealthy relationships? Pastor Rod Loy concludes "Come to the Table" with some keys for recognizing harmful relationships.
Dec 02, 2018•30 min
Come To The Table Pt. 3 - God's Grace
Pastor Rod continues our series Come to the Table with a powerful message on God's Grace.
Nov 25, 2018•34 min
Come To The Table Pt. 2 - Caring For The Least of These
We continue our study of David and Mephibosheth in the next installment of our series, Come to the Table. It is a powerful message stressing the importance of serving.
Nov 18, 2018•32 min
Come To The Table Pt. 1 - How to Overcome Your Pain
How do we move past our pain to be able to experience all that God has planned for us?
Nov 17, 2018•37 min
The Forgotten Pt. 1 - What Have You Forgotten?
When your pritiories are out of order, you risk forgetting what matters to you and more importantly God. Have you forgotten the things and people that matter to God?
Oct 20, 2018•37 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 10 - Do Not Covet
We bring our series, The Ten Commandments, to a close with the tenth commandment, Don't Covet. It will be a powerful exploration of the sinful desires of the heart.
Oct 13, 2018•31 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 9 - Do Not Lie
We continue our series, The Ten Commandments, with the ninth commandment, a powerful message about how lies destroy relationship with God, relationship with others, and unity in the body of Christ.
Oct 06, 2018•30 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 8 - Do Not Steal
Messages devoted to the eighth commandment - Do Not Steal are rare. This one is powerful, and you might be surprised how much it applies to all of us.
Sep 30, 2018•30 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 7 - Do Not Commit Adultery
We continue our series on The Ten Commandments by studying the seventh commandment - Do Not Commit Adultery. We might think this is a straight forward commandment, but what did Jesus have to say about it?
Sep 23, 2018•37 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 6 - Don't Murder
We continue our series, The Ten Commandments, with the sixth commandment - Do Not Murder. It sounds like an easy commandment to follow, but the application might surprise you.
Sep 16, 2018•29 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 5 - Honor Your Father And Mother
We continue our series with the fifth commandment, Honor Your Father and Mother. Parents, you may be surprised that this isn't just for the kids!
Sep 08, 2018•32 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 4 - Keep The Sabbath Holy
The fourth commandment, "keep the Sabbath holy", seems like an easy commandment, but in reality it is about much more than going to church on Sunday or Saturday.
Sep 01, 2018•36 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 3 - Don't Misuse God's Name
The third commandment, "You Shall Not Use the Lord's Name in Vain" is not only about profanity. You will be challenged by this thought provoking message on our responsibility to revere the name of the God.
Aug 25, 2018•26 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 2 - Don't Have Idols
We continue our series, The Ten Commandments, by looking at the second commandment, "You shall have no other gods before Me." You might think, "I'm too smart to fall for that kind of trick. No golden calves for me!" But, I'm afraid we are often guilty of worshiping other types of idols.
Aug 19, 2018•31 min
Ten Commandments Pt. 1 - No Other Gods Before Me
The first commandment is, "You shall have no other gods before Me." The temptation is to say, "I've got this one down, I don't pray to evil spirits. I love Jesus." If that is your response, then you've missed the intent of this commandment.
Aug 12, 2018•29 min
Daniel: Dare to be different Pt. 6 - Fireproof
looking at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego we learn how Jesus helps us when we walk through the fire.
Aug 05, 2018•44 min
Daniel: Dare To Be Different Pt. 5 - Lessons From The Fire
When Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar, they knew they would be facing the fire. It wasn't a figure of speech, but an actual furnace in which they were to be burned alive. Christians must endure big problems in life, and from this story we can learn what we should remember when we are in the fire.
Jul 29, 2018•31 min
Daniel: Dare To Be Different Pt. 4 - Surviving The Impossible
Everyone faces challenges in life - some easy, some hard. What do you do when you are faced with difficult circumstances and it seems like there is no way out? Pastor Rod walks through the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den and how God can help you through anything you face.
Jul 29, 2018•36 min
Daniel: Dare to Be Different Pt. 3 - The Handwriting Is On The Wall
Who are the people in your life that influence your decisions? Today, we will continue our series, Daniel: Dare to Be Different by looking at a remarkable story from Daniel's life. It will be a powerful lesson on how to know who the Daniels in your life are.
Jul 15, 2018•35 min
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