Faith through Suffering
Suffering comes in all shapes, sizes and durations, but it is always a result of: Our own bad decisions, the evil actions of others, or forces and events outside of our control. A faith that matters knows God even in the depths of suffering and walks faithfully with Him one day at a time.
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- Nov 15, 2020Faith through Suffering
Faith through SufferingSuffering comes in all shapes, sizes and durations, but it is always a result of: Our own bad decisions, the evil actions of others, or forces and events outside of our control. A faith that matters knows God even in the depths of suffering and walks faithfully with Him one day at a time.
- Nov 1, 2020Faith through Humility
Faith through HumilityThe World says that you are going to live forever. So, you should seek greatness by building wealth and power and enriching yourself. The World’s way is all about you and your agenda. It’s about chasing after a greatness that is just a mist. The World’s way won’t last. Jesus says that you are only going to live a short time. So, you should seek greatness by spending your life on things that have eternal significance instead of wasting it on worldly things. Jesus’ way is all about glorifying God and obeying Him. It’s about chasing after a greatness that lasts for eternity.
- Oct 25, 2020Faith through Submission
Faith through SubmissionThere is a battle for our hearts. One World says we should live by the mantra, "You should do for you." Jesus says, "Humble yourselves and submit to me." Only one side can be on top.
- Oct 18, 2020Faith through Wisdom
Faith through WisdomEarthly wisdom is an incubator for disorder and evil. It's made up of bitter envy and selfish ambition. There seems to be plenty of it to go around. Godly wisdom is an incubator for peace and righteousness. And we are in great need of it.
- Oct 4, 2020Faith through Deeds
Faith through DeedsHow can you tell if your faith is alive or dead? An alive faith knows that they are completely saved by the grace of Jesus alone and then lives out the fruit of that salvation through a life that pleases and glorifies God. Because we are saved by faith, our faith works.
- Sep 27, 2020Faith through Love
Faith through LoveFavoritism is everywhere. We've all done it. We're all guilty. But a faith that matters changes our hearts. Because we have been served and lifted up by Jesus, we become the kind of people that serve and lift up others too.
- Sep 20, 2020Faith through Action
Faith through ActionCancel culture, racial and political tribalism and how we handle our rights are big issues that Christians have to wrestle with today. A faith that matters has answers for those issues. A faith that doesn't matter . . . doesn't.
- Sep 13, 2020Faith through Trails and Temptations
Faith through Trails and TemptationsEveryone faces trials and temptations in their life. They come in all shapes and sizes. No one is immune. In our trials, we need to trust God. In our temptations, we need to turn to God.
- Sep 2, 2020Digging Deeper Q & A with Pastor Jim (Matthew 5:43-48)
Digging Deeper Q & A with Pastor Jim (Matthew 5:43-48)Join us as we dig deeper into Pastor Jim's message about loving and praying for our enemies (Aug 30th sermon)
- Aug 30, 2020Things We Don’t Pray For – Our Enemies
Things We Don’t Pray For – Our EnemiesWhen hatred is the response to love, we are surprised and take notice. We know that is Satanic. When insult is met with insult and kindness with kindness, it's expected and goes unnoticed. We know that is Human. But when love is extended to the unlovable, we are surprised and take notice. We know that is Godly.
