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Christians swim upstream in the world. The call to “be holy” is an enormously difficult, but essential in living a life for God. How can we do that? Peter offers us some instruction. From 1 Peter 1.

Trials and hardships are a universal human experience. It is so easy to wonder why we are experiencing this pain. In today's text Peter is going to help the believers understand that God is using those trials to refine their faith and make it stronger. From 1 Peter 1:6-9.

Travel to a foreign country can remind us how much we don’t fit in. But what about when you stand out at home? A life lived for Jesus will mean we are swimming against the tide of culture. By keeping our eyes on our true home, we can find courage and strength. From 1 Peter 1:1-5.

Cravings are a part of our normal appetite. Jesus says if that hunger is directed towards being right with God, we will receive it. From Matthew 5:6.

Bankruptcy is not a fun place to be, but can offer protections for a new start. Jesus offers the spiritually bankrupt something even better: the Kingdom. The first Beatitude about the poor in spirit is the beginning to unlocking the resources of Heaven. From Matthew 5:3.

A lack of vision is debilitating. Clarity of vision is life-saving. Jesus says those who have a pure heart will see him clearly. Is there anything in your life that is hindering you from seeing him clearly? If so, Jesus offers us a way forward. From Matthew 5:8

We live in a world that is short on peace. Yet Jesus offers abundant peace. When we have it and live in it, there are many blessings to be had. From Matthew 5.

Jesus, even in his perfection and love for others, received harsh treatment. Although innocent, eventually his life would be taken. When we live for Jesus, we too should expect a certain level of opposition. How we respond to it is an important part of our witness. From Matthew 5:10-12.

Easter is a celebration that the resurrection of Jesus enables us to also be made alive. When we are in Christ, we are made new and the old is gone. When that transformation happens, we don’t want to look back. From Colossians 2-3.

We are a blessed people. Because I have been blessed, I can be a blessing to others. When we are generous with our blessings, we plant seeds for a future harvest. From 2 Corinthians 9.

Jesus spoke about generosity in a unique way. Rather than out of compulsion, Jesus framed it with a heart of joy and eagerness. But how does one develop that mentality? His answer: it comes by seeking a greater treasure. From Matthew 13.

Many people in the world today have never hear of the good news of Jesus. The task of reaching them will come with a cost. Our sacrificial and financial investment to reach others for Christ will only happen if we believe Jesus is worth it. That was true for the churches in Macedonia and it should also be true for those of us who’ve experienced salvation. From Romans 15.

We are honored to have Jeff Shortridge as our special guest speaker. Jeff will encourage us with a message on giving cheerfully and generously, as God blesses those who give from the heart.

When the church is fulfilling its mission mandate to make disciples and baptize in the name of Jesus, growth occurs. Today we celebrate all that God has been doing among us. But we also have an eye to the future and are ready to make room for the next generation of people who will come to Christ.

Throughout scripture God often spoke through other people to communicate. Has it ever occurred to you that God could be speaking to you through the words of others? How do you know it is God and not just another person?

Humanity has always sought divine guidance. Christians believe we have a personal God who communicates with us. How can we discern his voice better? From John 10.

In an encounter with Jesus, a young man comes to Jesus thinking he has it all together, but when Jesus challenges his thinking, the man realizes he isn’t where he thought he was. Jesus’ words will also likely also challenge what you are trusting in. From Luke 18.

Just before the cross, Jesus gave his disciples a new command: “love one another as I have loved you.” Although hard, when we fulfill this, the world takes notice. From John 13.

Celebration can often be the last thing the world thinks about Christians. Yet Scripture if full of the expression of joy and stories of parties and banquets. When we celebrate we are witnesses to all that heaven will be. From Psalm 16.

Resentment, revenge, and bitterness are natural human instincts. But their destructive power can keep us from intimacy with God and healthy relationships. Fortunately Jesus models a better way. Because of what we have received we can be an extension of God’s forgiveness into the lives of others. From Matthew 6 & 18

Saturday, February 1, 2025 Day 28 of 28 Days of Prayer From Acts 4:23-31

Friday, January 31, 2025 Day 27 of 28 Days of Prayer From 1 Kings 3:5-15

Thursday, January 30, 2025 Day 26 of 28 Days of Prayer From Colossians 1:3-14

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Day 25 of 28 Days of Prayer From Genesis 24:12-15

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Day 24 of 28 Days of Prayer From John 17:20-26

Monday, January 27, 2025 Day 23 // 28 Days of Prayer From Psalm 67

In a world of constant noise and pressures from others, it is easy to neglect time with God. Yet as in demand as Jesus was, he purposed the first part of his day to receive from the Father. That practice can also be helpful for us. From Mark 1.

Sunday, January 26, 2025 Day 22 of 28 Days of Prayer From Philippians 1:3-11

Saturday, January. 25, 2025 Day 21 of 28 Days of Prayer From Numbers 6:22-27

Friday, January 24, 2025 Day 20 of 28 Days of Prayer From Daniel 9:4-19

Day of Prayer & Fasting Thursday, January 23, 2025 Day 19 of 28 days From Psalm 100 and Matthew 7:7-8

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Day 18 of 28 Days of Prayer From Ephesians 3:14-23

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Day 17 of 28 Days of Prayer From Psalm 8:1-9

Monday, January 20, 2025 Day 16 of 28 Days of Prayer From 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Hospitality is more than something we receive at a restaurant. It is a deeply Christian practice modeled by Jesus. The welcome we’ve received by God propels us to welcome others. In fact, it could be Jesus we receive. From Luke 15, Genesis 18.

Sunday, January 19, 2025 Day 15 of 28 Days of Prayer From Habakkuk 3:1-19

Saturday, January 18, 2025 Day 14 of 28 Days of Prayer Job 42:1-6

Friday, January 17, 2025 Day 13 of 28 Days of Prayer Job 42:1-6

Thursday, January 16, 2025 Day 12 of 28 Days of Prayer From 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Day 11 of 28 Days of Prayer From Psalm 139

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Day 10 of 28 Days of Prayer From Luke 18:9-14,35-43

Monday, January 13, 2025 Day 9 of 28 Days of Prayer From Exodus 33:12-19

Lies cause incredible destruction. Even the earliest people on earth struggled with deception. Yet we have a God who loves us enough to never lie to us. Jesus calls us to walk in truth-telling to keep in step with him. From Matthew 5.

Sunday, January 12, 2025 Day 8 of 28 Days of Prayer From Colossians 4:2-4

Saturday, January 11, 2025 Day 7 of 28 Days of Prayer from 2 Chronicles 20:6-12

Friday, January 10, 2025 Day 6 of 28 Days of Prayer From John 17:6-19

Thursday, January 9, 2025 Day 5 from 2 Chronicles 6:12-42

Wednesday, January 4, 2025 A prayer from Luke 23:33-34 on forgiveness.

January 7, 2025 Day 3 of 28 Days of Prayer Psalm 51

Monday, January 6, 2025 From Matthew 6:5-14

Throughout scripture fasting is an important practice used to hunger for God. When the Christians use this tool God often responds and fills us with more of himself so that we may impact the world. From Acts 13.