Peoples Church | Fresno, CA

What do your words reveal about your heart?Continuing our series, Small Things Make a Big Difference, Pastor Dale Oquist walks through James 3 and the incredible power of the tongue. Though it is small, our words can shape relationships, destroy trust, stir conflict, bring healing, and point people toward Jesus.Scripture teaches that genuine faith is demonstrated not only by what we believe, but also by what we say and what we choose not to say. Our words are never random. They reveal what has been cultivated within our hearts.The tongue has the power of life and death. The question is, how are we using it?This message explores:Why spiritual maturity is revealed through our wordsHow the tongue can build up or destroyWhy our speech reveals the condition of our heartThe responsibility we carry for the words we speakHow careless words create lasting consequencesWhy listening is essential in meaningful conversationsThe importance of pausing before reactingHow to think before speaking and avoid unnecessary regret

What if the miracle you're waiting for is on the other side of one more step of obedience?Continuing our series, Small Things Make a Big Difference, Pastor Dale Oquist returns to the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5. After traveling over 100 miles in search of healing, Naaman discovers that God was after something even greater than a cure. Through humble obedience, God reveals Himself.This message reminds us that partial obedience is still disobedience, and that God often uses our greatest struggles to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him. The breakthrough you long for may begin with simply taking the next faithful step.This message explores:Why God wanted more than just to heal NaamanThe danger of partial obedienceWhy faith requires perseveranceHow God often works through the small thingsWhat it means to be faithful in the presentWhy your greatest struggle may lead to your greatest encounter with GodHow obedience prepares us for the miracles God wants to do

What makes a great father?This Father's Day, Pastor Brad Liebe continues our series, Small Things Make a Big Difference, by exploring how the character of our Heavenly Father shapes the way we love, lead, protect, and forgive.Whether you had an incredible father, a difficult relationship with your father, or grew up without one, God's example shows us what healthy fatherhood looks like. Through His presence, protection, and forgiveness, we discover the heart of a Father who never leaves us and never stops loving us.Often, the greatest impact fathers make isn't through big moments, but through the small things done faithfully over time.This message explores:Why presence is one of the greatest gifts a father can giveHow God models faithful fatherhoodThe balance of strength and compassionFinding security in God's protectionThe power of forgiveness and graceHealing from father wounds through the love of GodHow small acts of faithfulness create lasting impact

This message reminds us that no act of obedience is insignificant in the Kingdom of God. God is not limited by your circumstances, your past, your weaknesses, or your obscurity. He is looking for hearts willing to trust Him and say yes.This message explores:• Why God often begins great works through small beginnings• The faith of Samson's mother and her simple response to God• The difference between seeking explanations and seeking revelation• How obedience impacts future generations• Why no one is insignificant in the Kingdom of God• The power of daily faithfulness and small steps of obedience• How God works on our behalf before we even ask