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Telling the Story offers numerous classes about evangelism and church growth. There's something for everyone. In addition to these fantastic offerings, there are additional opportunities to enjoy fellowship, worship, and discussions of niche subjects pertaining to local churches. As in previous years, we will begin Saturday morning with donuts and coffee at 8:00 AM. Then at 8:30 AM, Austin Pruitt will lead us in a special time of praise and worship. After enjoying coffee and donuts, we invite you to join us in the auditorium for a beautiful and energetic time of singing as we begin the day together. During the lunch hour, Matt Armstrong will present helpful information for building robust security for church campuses. Seating is limited, and you must register separately to attend. We can't wait to see you this weekend! If you haven't registered yet, then register today at www.prestoncrest.org/storySubscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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Q&A with Prestoncrest Minister, Gary Cochran LPC-SSubscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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Why does life feel so busy… but still a little hollow? In this message from John 15, Jesus' final “I AM” statement—“I am the vine; you are the branches”—speaks straight to one of our deepest needs: connection. We chase identity through success, schedules, and self-improvement, but Jesus says real life is found only when we stay connected to Him. In this sermon by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we explore: • Why treadmill living leaves us exhausted but unfulfilled • What it really means to “abide” in Christ • How God's pruning is preparation, not punishment • How connection to Jesus produces lasting joy and real fruitSubscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Our weekend schedule is available, but will be updated as needed as our event gets closer. Our free box lunch registration is available until 2/15. Remember our Children's Program requires a separate registration and the deadline is 2/15, so follow the link to register TODAY! https://churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=NlFENittaXpBd3M9Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE John 11.1-44 Gordon Dabbs, PhD John 11.25-26 (ESV) I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11.5 (ESV) Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. John 11.6 (ESV) When he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. Jesus is not late—He is purposeful. John 11.8 (ESV) The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now seeking to stone you, and are you going there again?” “If I'm leading, you're safe — even when it doesn't feel safe.” John 11.11 (ESV) “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.” John 11.15 (ESV) For your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe. Sometimes our Lord allows situations to move past what we think is the point of no return—not to harm us, but to show us who He really is. John 11.21 (ESV) Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11.22 (ESV) But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you. That's not a lack of faith. That's real faith… wounded, but real. John 11.25 (ESV) “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11.26 (ESV) “Do you believe this?” Not: Do you understand this? Does this make sense? John 11.27 (ESV) “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.” John 11.33, 35 (ESV) Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled… Jesus wept. He shares our sorrow before He solves it. Jesus wept. Philippians 1.21 (CEV) If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. The only people in Scripture who never celebrate their own resurrection… are the ones who had already tasted heaven. John 11.26 - “Do you believe this?” Do you believe… • That Jesus is not just able to give life—but IS life? • When His timing doesn't match yours? • When He feels late? • When He lets the story go further than you wanted? Today, He asks you to believe Him when he says, “I am the resurrection and the life.”Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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I Am the Good Shepherd | John 10:1–18 Shepherds feel like an ancient image—until Jesus chooses that metaphor to explain who He is and how He loves us. In this message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D. from John 10, we explore why Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, why sheep actually need one (yes, that includes us), and why His voice—not volume, fear, or self-reliance—is what truly leads us home. This sermon reflects on wandering hearts, familiar ditches, anxious souls, and a Shepherd who doesn't walk away when it gets costly. At the cross, Jesus doesn't die as a victim—He steps between the wolf and the flock. If you're weary, distracted, or tired of trying to be your own guide, this message is for you. The Shepherd is still calling—and His voice is steady, familiar, and good.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

I AM My Identity In Christ Everyone is looking for something: Meaning. Direction. Security. Life. Jesus didn't just point the way—He said, “I am the way.” In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven bold “I Am” statements that tell us exactly who He is and why it matters. Each one speaks to a real human need and offers hope that still holds up in real life. In the "I Am" series, Dr. Gordon Dabbs leads us as we explore these powerful words of Jesus and discover what it means to trust Him—not just with our beliefs, but with our everyday lives. ...Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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I AM THE DOOR John 10.1-12 Gordon Dabbs, PhD John 10.1-9 (ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. Jesus chose to say something offensive: John 10.9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The Pharisees' conclusions about Jesus: • John 9.16 (ESV) “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” • John 9.17 (ESV) “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” In a world where sheep were common, everyone knew how shepherds would lie down across the doorway/opening of the sheep's pen at night. Nothing went in our out unless it went through the shepherd. John 10.9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The door doesn't trap sheep in their pen, it protects them. 1 Timothy 2.5 (ESV) For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus… John 14.6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Acts 4.11-12 (ESV) This Jesus… there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Jesus is the door. This means: • Evaluate what enters your life. • Stop trying to be your own gatekeeper. • Practice boundary holiness. • When anxious, return to the door. He stands in the opening and says, “I am the door.” The door that guards. The door that holds. The door that leads to life.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

I AM THE DOOR John 10.1-12 Gordon Dabbs, PhD John 10.1-9 (ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. Jesus chose to say something offensive: John 10.9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The Pharisees' conclusions about Jesus: • John 9.16 (ESV) “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” • John 9.17 (ESV) “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” In a world where sheep were common, everyone knew how shepherds would lie down across the doorway/opening of the sheep's pen at night. Nothing went in our out unless it went through the shepherd. John 10.9 (ESV) I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The door doesn't trap sheep in their pen, it protects them. 1 Timothy 2.5 (ESV) For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus… John 14.6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Acts 4.11-12 (ESV) This Jesus… there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Jesus is the door. This means: • Evaluate what enters your life. • Stop trying to be your own gatekeeper. • Practice boundary holiness. • When anxious, return to the door. He stands in the opening and says, “I am the door.” The door that guards. The door that holds. The door that leads to life.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Light of the World | John 8:1–12 What happens when light meets shame? In this message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., from John 8, Jesus steps into a moment of public accusation, quiet desperation, and religious hypocrisy—and declares, “I am the light of the world.” If you've ever felt like you've lost your way, lost your voice, or lost a sense of who you really are, this message is for you. Light doesn't wait at the finish line—it meets us at the starting line.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 8.1-12 Gordon Dabbs, PhD Through the Gospel, Christ shows us who we are: full, free, unfettered. Jesus came to help us recover what was lost. To restore us to who we truly are—God's beloved children. In John 8, Jesus makes this staggering declaration: “I am the light of the world.” John 8: Jesus teaches early one morning in the temple courts. Pharisees burst in, dragging a woman with them. John 8.3-4 (NLT) They put her in front of the crowd. “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery.” John 8.5 (NLT) “The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?” John 8.6 (NLT) They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. What did He write? John never tells us. John 8.7 (NLT) . . . As they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” Eventually, everyone leaves. John 8.10-11 (ESV) Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” [leave up] Jesus doesn't say, “Change—and then I'll accept you.” He says, “You're accepted—now let me change you.” Titus 2.11-12 (ESV) . . . The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. . . The Pharisees dragged her into the light to destroy her. Jesus stands with her in the light to restore her. Vs 12 - Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.” The promise: John 8.12 (ESV) “Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” What's our response to this story? • Drop the Stones • Step Out of the Shadows • Follow the Light Daily Jesus doesn't just illuminate sin. He illuminates the way forward to life. “I am the light of the world.” Anyone willing to follow walks in the light.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 8.1-12 Gordon Dabbs, PhD Through the Gospel, Christ shows us who we are: full, free, unfettered. Jesus came to help us recover what was lost. To restore us to who we truly are—God's beloved children. In John 8, Jesus makes this staggering declaration: “I am the light of the world.” John 8: Jesus teaches early one morning in the temple courts. Pharisees burst in, dragging a woman with them. John 8.3-4 (NLT) They put her in front of the crowd. “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery.” John 8.5 (NLT) “The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?” John 8.6 (NLT) They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. What did He write? John never tells us. John 8.7 (NLT) . . . As they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” Eventually, everyone leaves. John 8.10-11 (ESV) Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.” [leave up] Jesus doesn't say, “Change—and then I'll accept you.” He says, “You're accepted—now let me change you.” Titus 2.11-12 (ESV) . . . The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. . . The Pharisees dragged her into the light to destroy her. Jesus stands with her in the light to restore her. Vs 12 - Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.” The promise: John 8.12 (ESV) “Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” What's our response to this story? • Drop the Stones • Step Out of the Shadows • Follow the Light Daily Jesus doesn't just illuminate sin. He illuminates the way forward to life. “I am the light of the world.” Anyone willing to follow walks in the light.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Everyone is looking for something: Meaning. Direction. Security. Life. Jesus didn't just point the way—He said, “I am the way.” In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven bold “I Am” statements that tell us exactly who He is and why it matters. Each one speaks to a real human need and offers hope that still holds up in real life. In the "I Am" series, Dr. Gordon Dabbs helps us explore these powerful words of Jesus and discover what it means to trust Him—not just with our beliefs, but with our everyday lives.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

In a world obsessed with what's next—new technology, new trends, new answers—it's easy to feel worn out and spiritually hungry. But what if the most important question isn't what will change, but what will never change? In John 6, Jesus makes the first of His great “I Am” statements: “I am the Bread of Life.” Not bread to give—but bread to be. In this sermon, we explore why the crowd followed Jesus, why many eventually walked away, and what it really means to come to Him not just for what He can do, but for who He is. Along the way, we discover how Jesus meets our deepest hunger, why our identities are shaped by His, and how surrender—not self-improvement—is the path to real life. Whether you feel spiritually full, quietly empty, or somewhere in between, this message invites you to come, believe, and be fed. About the series. . . Everyone is looking for something: Meaning. Direction. Security. Life. Jesus didn't just point the way—He said, “I am the way.” In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven bold “I Am” statements that tell us exactly who He is and why it matters. Each one speaks to a real human need and offers hope that still holds up in real life. In the "I Am" series, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., helps us explore these powerful words of Jesus and discover what it means to trust Him—not just with our beliefs, but with our everyday lives.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

A slideshow celebrating events, groups, classes, and ministries at Prestoncrest. We are so thankful how this congregation Reached Up, Reached In, and Reached Out in 2025!Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

What happens when life puts pressure on your faith? Jesus says the difference isn't the storm—it's the foundation. In this message from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we explore what it means to build a life that actually lasts. Through a very real (and slightly humiliating) story involving a flimsy chair, we're reminded that collapse is rarely caused by a single moment—it reveals what was already underneath. As we stand on the edge of a new year, this sermon invites us to slow down, dig deeper, and rethink our relationship with Scripture. Not as a spiritual eating contest. Not as fast food. But as nourishment that forms us from the inside out. You'll hear why: • A life can look strong and still be fragile • Information isn't the same as formation • Scripture is meant to be received, digested, and lived • Slowing the pace can actually deepen our faith This message also introduces our church-wide invitation to read through the New Testament together—not to check a box, but to sit with Jesus and let His words shape who we are becoming. If you're longing for a steadier faith, a deeper walk with Christ, or a stronger foundation for the year ahead, this message is for you.

STRONG FOUNDATION Matthew 7.24-27 Gordon Dabbs, PhD At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 7, Jesus talks about two builders. Two houses: one house stood... the other collapsed. Matthew 7.24 (ESV) Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. A life built on Jesus and the words of Jesus is built to last. A life can look strong and still be fragile. Successful and still be hollow. Put-together and still be one good storm away from collapse. What happens when Scripture is actually received — digested — allowed to do its work in us? Information changes what you know. Formation changes who you are. Jeremiah 15.16 (ESV) Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart… There's potency to Scripture. It doesn't just inform—it transforms. Hebrews 4.12 (NLT) The word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Paul told the Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 2.13 (NIV) When you received the word of God. . .you accepted it… as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. At work in you. Not just around you. Not just inspiring you. But reshaping you. Jesus said: Matthew 4.4 (ESV) Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. You are not just a body. You are a soul. And your soul needs nourishment. “God gave us Scripture to keep us rooted in timeless truth. Rather than taking the Old and New Testaments for granted, cultivate habits of biblical literacy, feeding regularly on the words of God (Matt. 4:4). The Bible is the ultimate test of truth and check against falsehood. The more steeped we are in God's wisdom revealed in Scripture, the more discerning we'll be as we navigate a post-truth world.” - Hans Madueme The biggest enemy of this plan is Tuesday. Busy schedules. Fatigue. Distraction. So we're keeping this doable. Ten or fifteen minutes a day. Let's build on rock. Let's be formed—not just informed. Start today @ www.prestoncrest.org/2026Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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Mary: The Lord's Servant | Luke 1:26–56 Christmas is not primarily about how we find God—it's about how God finds us. In this Advent message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we step into the story of Mary, a young woman from an unremarkable town who became part of the greatest story ever told. Through humor, Scripture, and thoughtful reflection, this sermon explores how God works through ordinary lives, unlikely circumstances, and simple obedience. Mary didn't have impressive credentials—but she had a willing heart. And when she said, “I am the Lord's servant,” history changed. If you've ever felt overlooked, underqualified, confused, or unsure whether God could work through you, this message is for you. Advent reminds us that God doesn't rescue the world from a distance—He comes near.

Mary: The Lord's Servant Luke 1.26-56 Gordon Dabbs, PhD Advent often, for believers, refers to is the season leading up to Christmas. The season of waiting. Hoping. Trusting. Advent is the season of almost… but not yet… What is coming upon the world is the Light of the World. It is Christ. That is the comfort of it. The challenge of it is that it has not come yet. Only the hope for it has come, only the longing for it. In the meantime we are in the dark, and the dark, God knows, is also in us. We watch and wait for a holiness to heal us and hallow us, to liberate us from the dark. Advent is like the hush in a theater just before the curtain rises. ~ Frederick Buechner Christmas is not about how we find God. It's about how God found us. And He chose to arrive in a way no one expected. Mary was from Nazareth. Young—likely a teenager. Poor. Unmarried. Engaged to a carpenter of like socio-economic means. When the world says, “Not enough,” God says, “Watch this.” Mary wasn't chosen because she was impressive. She was chosen because she was available. Luke 1.26-29 (ESV) In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. Yes, it is entirely possible to be right in the center of God's will and still feel confused and disturbed at the same time. Luke 1.35,37 (ESV) The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. . . For nothing will be impossible with God. Mary speaks words that change the direction of history… Luke 1.38 (ESV) Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word. It is very easy to care more about the approval of others than the approval of God. We want to be liked. Understood. Avoid tension. Luke 1.45 (NLT) You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said. Christmas is the story of what God can do when someone says “yes.” May we have the courage to do the same.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The Christmas story is more than a tale of a baby in a manger — it's the unfolding of God's incredible love for humanity and His plan to restore the world. In this special series from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love revealed in the birth of Jesus. Join us as we celebrate the true reason for Christmas and the life-changing message of God's greatest gift to the world.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The Christmas story is more than a tale of a baby in a manger — it's the unfolding of God's incredible love for humanity and His plan to restore the world. In this special series from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love revealed in the birth of Jesus. Join us as we celebrate the true reason for Christmas and the life-changing message of God's greatest gift to the world.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The greeting ministry at Prestoncrest is an important one to us. We wish to create an atmosphere where all feel welcome to the love of Christ! It would be a great blessing, if you feel called to serve with us, to get your help in welcoming our guests. Please find Roland Esparza to learn more!Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Register today at https://prestoncrest.org/story Registration requested to attend. Note: Separate registration required for the children's program and lunch. Friday Night: Keynote Speaker Saturday: Keynote Presenters + 30 outstanding teachers in 6 different "tracks" (scroll down for links & details) Lunch Saturday: Box lunches, freshly made by Jason's Deli (Registration for lunch by Feb. 15th is required) Children's Program: available Friday Night and/or Saturday for all who pre-register by Feb. 15th (Nursery - 3rd grade). Signup required using the link in the email that will be sent to you AFTER you register for the conference. Ready to register? Click below to get started... https://prestoncrest.org/storySubscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The Christmas story is more than a tale of a baby in a manger — it's the unfolding of God's incredible love for humanity and His plan to restore the world. In this special series from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love revealed in the birth of Jesus. Join us as we celebrate the true reason for Christmas and the life-changing message of God's greatest gift to the world.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

The Christmas story is more than a tale of a baby in a manger — it's the unfolding of God's incredible love for humanity and His plan to restore the world. In this special series from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we'll reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love revealed in the birth of Jesus. Join us as we celebrate the true reason for Christmas and the life-changing message of God's greatest gift to the world.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Please join us as we celebrate our child like faith with our little ones. We will have multiple age groups sing in praise of our Lord and then there will be a play. We hope you enjoy this evening together!Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Join us for a special guest sermon by our Prestoncrest member Paul Conway on building better relationships through the image of Christ Jesus. Let us increase our value as we grow into the grace of our savior. Scriptures mentioned: James 1: 19-20, Mark 10: 13-14,Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

In this encouraging and heartfelt message from Paul Conway, we will explore what a meaningful relationships is for us.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY 1 Thessalonians 4.13-5.11 Gordon Dabbs, PhD Our real and final destination is life everlasting with Jesus Christ—it's a new heaven and new earth. 1 Thessalonians 4.13 (ESV) We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. Our goodbyes in Christ are more like “See you later.” We grieve with hope. Why? 1 Thessalonians 4.14 (ESV) For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Paul gives us this amazing preview of Christ's return. 1 Thessalonians 4.16-18 (ESV) For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words. Thessalonians had a big question people still ask today. . . “When? When exactly is Jesus coming back?” 1 Thessalonians 5.1-3 (ESV) Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. We can't predict the exact moment Jesus returns. But we can be ready—because we belong to Him. And whenever that day comes, it will be the best day of our lives. Now, in this in-between time, how are we supposed to live? 1 Thessalonians 5.4-11 (ESV) But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Today, if Paul were writing this letter, I think he might add something about screens. 1 Thessalonians 5.11 (ESV) Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Paul says we should take with us on the journey. . . 1. Hope. 2. Encouragement. 3. Stay awake. 4. Don't fret over the arrival time 5. Connect to your church family. 6. Practice Consistent, Ordinary Obedience. And every mile, every tear, every step, every struggle will be worth it.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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HOPE FOR THE JOURNEY 1 Thessalonians 4.13-5.11 Gordon Dabbs, PhD Our real and final destination is life everlasting with Jesus Christ—it's a new heaven and new earth. 1 Thessalonians 4.13 (ESV) We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. Our goodbyes in Christ are more like “See you later.” We grieve with hope. Why? 1 Thessalonians 4.14 (ESV) For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Paul gives us this amazing preview of Christ's return. 1 Thessalonians 4.16-18 (ESV) For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words. Thessalonians had a big question people still ask today. . . “When? When exactly is Jesus coming back?” 1 Thessalonians 5.1-3 (ESV) Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. We can't predict the exact moment Jesus returns. But we can be ready—because we belong to Him. And whenever that day comes, it will be the best day of our lives. Now, in this in-between time, how are we supposed to live? 1 Thessalonians 5.4-11 (ESV) But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Today, if Paul were writing this letter, I think he might add something about screens. 1 Thessalonians 5.11 (ESV) Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Paul says we should take with us on the journey. . . 1. Hope. 2. Encouragement. 3. Stay awake. 4. Don't fret over the arrival time 5. Connect to your church family. 6. Practice Consistent, Ordinary Obedience. And every mile, every tear, every step, every struggle will be worth it.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

DEEPER is a series designed for all ages to grow in God's word! This cover-to-cover study of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, is a weekly opportunity for the entire family to be encouraged, challenged, and edified.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

READY AND WAITING Luke 12.35–38 Dr. Gordon Dabbs Sometimes, the best things in life are meant to surprise us. What we do know is enough: When He comes, the sky itself will open. The King will appear. And every eye will see Him. The thousand-year reign of Jesus: three major camps: • Premillennialism • Postmillennialism • Amillennialism What is the Rapture? The idea comes from a couple of verses in Luke 17: Luke 17.30-31, 34-35 (NLT) Yes, it will be ‘business as usual' right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed. On that day a person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. A person out in the field must not return home. . . That night two people will be asleep in one bed; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour together at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. Over the arc of Christian history, believers have agreed on one big truth: Whatever the timeline, Jesus is coming back. Rapture? No rapture? Pre? Post? A-Millennialism? Look, there's no need to argue and divide over these questions because if you know Christ, you're on the right side of His story — no matter what your chart looks like. “We can be certain Jesus will return, but the order of events and happenings are less firm. I trust Jesus to work out all the details.” ~ Mary Wiley When it comes to Scripture, here's a good rule: Hold tightly to what's clear. Hold loosely to what's not. What IS clear from Scripture about the return of Jesus: 4 things... 1. It Will Be Personal Acts 1.11 (ESV) Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven. 2. It Will Be Sudden 3. It Will Be High Visibility 4. It Will Be Glorious Mark 8.38 (ESV) . . . The Son of Man . . . comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Until then, we are ready and waiting. Luke 12.35–38 (NLT) Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat! Waiting — because faith means trusting the Chef, the Conductor, the Pilot, and the Planner. We don't know every detail of the recipe. But we know the One preparing the feast. And that's enough.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise