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Are you experiencing the subtle slide of backsliding without even realizing it? This eye-opening message reveals critical "backsliding barometers" that show when you're drifting away from God - from substituting Bible time for phone time, to finding church boring, to losing your ability to blush at sin. These warning signs aren't meant to condemn you but to pull you back from the edge before you fall into bondage and lose the freedom Christ died to give you. The incredible news is that when you step away from the culture's creek bank and give God all of you, you'll finally experience His very best - true freedom, lasting peace, genuine joy, and a life filled with divine purpose!

Join Pastor Jim for Part 2 of the transformative "Mentor" series, where he delivers powerful truths about faithfulness, character development, and the path to promotion in God's kingdom. Through compelling personal stories—from cleaning church bathrooms and prison ministry to handling offense early in his ministry—Pastor Jim illustrates how God qualifies us for greater assignments by testing our faithfulness in small things. With a blend of humor, transparency, and biblical wisdom, this message will challenge you to become a "learn-it-all" instead of a "know-it-all," emphasizing that the currency for promotion is faithfulness, not giftedness. Whether you're seeking practical guidance on being mentored, looking for encouragement in your current season of service, or need a reminder about the importance of local church community, this message will inspire you to embrace God's character-building process with joy and excellence.

Join us for worship! We are continuing in our series, James: A Living Faith. Today's message is, Taming the Tongue.

Join us for worship! We are continuing in our series, James: A Living Faith. Today's message is, Taming the Tongue.

Join us for worship! We are continuing in our series, James: A Living Faith. Today's message is, Taming the Tongue.

Join us for worship! We are continuing in our series, James: A Living Faith. Today's message is, Taming the Tongue.

Join us for worship! We are continuing in our series, James: A Living Faith. Today's message is, Taming the Tongue.

Join us for worship! We are continuing in our series, James: A Living Faith. Today's message is, Taming the Tongue.

Discover why everyone needs a mentor in Part 1 of Pastor Jim's compelling two-part series that will transform how you approach growth and learning. Pastor Jim encouragingly unpacks 13 powerful mentor mandates—from understanding that mentors are shortcuts to success, to recognizing that God stores portions of your destiny in someone else's wisdom. This message challenges the "know-it-all" culture of our online age and calls believers back to authentic community and biblical accountability. Whether you're navigating life transitions, seeking direction, or simply want to grow deeper in your faith, this message offers invaluable insights on learning from mistakes, choosing correction over permission, and embracing the mentors God places in your path—because moving forward with mentors is always better than cleaning up from consequences.

Today we are in James 2:14-26. "Faith without Works is Dead."

Today we are in James 2:14-26. "Faith without Works is Dead."

Today we are in James 2:14-26. "Faith without Works is Dead."

Today we are in James 2:14-26. "Faith without Works is Dead."

Today we are in James 2:14-26. "Faith without Works is Dead."

Today we are in James 2:14-26. "Faith without Works is Dead."

If today were your last day, how would you live it? Pastor James Biddle challenges you to stop drifting through life and start living every day with intentional purpose, contagious passion, eternal perspective, and awareness of God's presence. Through the story of Queen Esther and practical daily choices—like adding value to people, serving others, connecting with family, and giving something away—discover how your daily decisions become doorways to your future destiny. Learn why Christianity takes on new meaning when you stop focusing on yourself and start investing in others, understanding that the most important thing to God is souls because souls count. Will the things you're living for today be worth Jesus dying for, and in 50 years, who will remember you not for your charisma, but for how your faith in Christ impacted their life?

Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?

Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?

Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?

Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?

Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?

Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?

In this powerful continuation of the "Cultural Kids or Kids That Count" series, Pastor Jim delivers practical wisdom for raising children who can thrive in today's challenging culture, focusing on four essential gifts parents must give their children: a consistent Christian example that demonstrates integrity and stability (especially through strong marriages), unconditional love that accepts without affirming sin while providing truth and appropriate consequences, biblical wisdom that teaches children to ask "What does the Bible say?" when facing decisions, and genuine encouragement that builds character over performance. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and real-world applications, this message equips parents, grandparents, and anyone involved in shaping young lives with the tools to create resilient, faith-filled children who can navigate an increasingly difficult world while maintaining their Christian values and finding their identity in Christ rather than cultural approval.

Please join us in worship and praise of our mighty God! Today's message is from James, "Be Doers of the Word."

Please join us in worship and praise of our mighty God! Today's message is from James, "Be Doers of the Word."

Please join us in worship and praise of our mighty God! Today's message is from James, "Be Doers of the Word."

Please join us in worship and praise of our mighty God! Today's message is from James, "Be Doers of the Word."

Please join us in worship and praise of our mighty God! Today's message is from James, "Be Doers of the Word."

Please join us in worship and praise of our mighty God! Today's message is from James, "Be Doers of the Word."

Join us for worship! Today we begin our series from the book of James.

Join us for worship! Today we begin our series from the book of James.

Join us for worship! Today we begin our series from the book of James.

Join us for worship! Today we begin our series from the book of James.

Join us for worship! Today we begin our series from the book of James.

Join us for worship! Today we begin our series from the book of James.

Join us for our worship! Today we complete our series, Followers of Jesus. The message is, "Fishers of Men."

Join us for our worship! Today we complete our series, Followers of Jesus. The message is, "Fishers of Men."

Join us for our worship! Today we complete our series, Followers of Jesus. The message is, "Fishers of Men."

Join us for our worship! Today we complete our series, Followers of Jesus. The message is, "Fishers of Men."

Join us for our worship! Today we complete our series, Followers of Jesus. The message is, "Fishers of Men."

Learning that today's decisions are connected to tomorrow's destiny. Discover the transformative power of your daily decisions in the uplifting new teaching series, Lunatic, from Pastor Jim! In this engaging series, Pastor Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming destructive habits and reveals how the choices we make today shape our tomorrow. With humor, heartfelt stories, and biblical wisdom from Galatians 6, get ready to be encouraged to break free from negative cycles and sow positive seeds for a brighter future. This message is a must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their destiny and live with purpose! Join us for an inspiring and practical dive into the principle of sowing and reaping, where Pastor Jim's relatable storytelling and infectious passion will leave you motivated to make better choices. Whether you're seeking stronger relationships, better health, or a deeper walk with God, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stop the "lunatic" patterns and start building a life of joy and fulfillment. Enjoy this message today and start sowing seeds for a harvest of hope and transformation!

Overcoming deception in these last days. Continue building your spiritual defenses against deception! In Part 2 of "I Can See Clearly Now," Pastor Jim Frease shifts from identifying deception to arming you with truth. Discover 12 powerful "truth tidbits" that will anchor your faith in reality rather than feelings or cultural pressure. This message exposes a dangerous cultural trend where people use a reinvented "Jesus" to reinterpret Scripture instead of using Scripture to understand who Jesus really is. You'll learn why truth doesn't change based on how you feel about it, the critical difference between subjective preferences and objective reality, and how to balance both mercy and truth in your daily walk. This teaching will revolutionize how you handle spiritual pressure! Pastor Jim addresses real-world examples of how even well-meaning Christians can compromise biblical truth when faced with cultural backlash. You'll discover why following the truth wherever it leads - even when uncomfortable - is essential for spiritual maturity. Learn the vital difference between reading your own ideas into Scripture versus letting Scripture speak for itself. Most importantly, you'll understand how Jesus purposefully tied Himself to Scripture to prevent every generation from reinventing Him according to their preferences. Don't miss this essential follow-up that equips you with practical tools to stand firm in truth during these challenging times!

In this powerful and transparent second installment of the "Look Out!" series, Pastor Jim delivers a life-changing message on overcoming sexual sin and addiction. With refreshing honesty about his own past, he provides hope and practical tools for anyone battling lust, pornography, or marital unfaithfulness. Pastor Jim doesn't pull punches or offer quick fixes. Instead, he shares biblical wisdom combined with practical steps that have kept him free for decades. Whether you're struggling personally, supporting a loved one, or wanting to protect your marriage, this message provides the roadmap to genuine freedom and purity. With both compassion for those struggling and clear direction for victory, this isn't just another sermon about sin - it's a battle plan for breakthrough. Ready to break free and experience the joy, peace, and integrity God designed for your life? This message could be the turning point you've been praying for.

Pastor James Biddle shares an encouraging message to fire you up and light your candle today. You will learn how we can't just sit around cursing the darkness - we've got to be the light that God has called us to be. Pastor James is going to give you some wonderful workings of light and show you how your light shining for Jesus should be both normal and natural, a small amount of light will overcome any amount of darkness. Go from desire to action and ready your life as you advance towards a relationship, and help others grow in Christ.

LOOK OUT!   What you continually mind you'll eventually find. Pastor Jim Frease delivers a powerful and refreshingly humorous wake-up call about protecting your most precious relationships. In this candid message, he tackles one of the most challenging topics facing marriages today with such warmth, transparency, and joyful humor that you'll find yourself both laughing and deeply convicted. From eye-opening statistics about adultery to the "reclassification trap" that slowly conditions us to accept what we once rejected, this isn't your typical "don't do this" sermon - it's a loving, hope-filled roadmap for building marriages that last. Whether you're newlyweds, struggling in your relationship, or wanting to affair-proof your future, this message offers biblical wisdom wrapped in relatable humor and real-life stories from Pastor Jim's 34-year marriage. The bottom line: adultery doesn't begin in the bed - it begins in the head, but there's incredible hope when you know what to look out for. Perfect for couples to listen to together or anyone who wants to understand how small choices lead to life-changing consequences - plus, you'll find yourself genuinely laughing along the way!

Getting to know your Father God not just your mother church.

Taking the "Wobble" out of your Christianity.

Developing personally, prayerfully, and productivity in your life and ministry

Developing personally, prayerfully, and productivity in your life and ministry.

6 Mighty Motivations to be a Soul Winner