The Eternal Child
Can we fully comprehend what it meant for Jesus to put on humanity in the incarnation? In this Christmas message, Pastor Chris takes a different approach and looks at the nativity from Jesus's perspective, using John 1:1 - 18 as the reference. We need to understand what it must have been like for Christ to take on flesh and the pain of that decision. And we must be forever grateful that He willingly chose to take on the predicament of our pain.
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- Dec 22, 2019The Eternal Child
The Eternal ChildCan we fully comprehend what it meant for Jesus to put on humanity in the incarnation? In this Christmas message, Pastor Chris takes a different approach and looks at the nativity from Jesus's perspective, using John 1:1 - 18 as the reference. We need to understand what it must have been like for Christ to take on flesh and the pain of that decision. And we must be forever grateful that He willingly chose to take on the predicament of our pain.
- Dec 15, 2019Mission Completed
Mission CompletedWe are the first generation in the history of the Church that can fulfill the Great Commission. We have within our grasp the opportunity to touch the entire world and bring the King back! With this message, Pastor Chris encourages us from Matthew 24:1 - 14 with an equation on how we can take this rich opportunity and reach all people with the Gospel.
- Dec 11, 2019A Discussion About Depression
A Discussion About DepressionLooking at 2 Corinthians 7:2 - 16 as a jumping-off point, Pastor Chris leads a discussion regarding depression. Several ideas are discussed to answer questions such as "why do people get depressed?" and "what can be done when we are depressed?".
- Dec 8, 2019The Caleb Connection
The Caleb ConnectionWinston Churchill is noted as saying that "success is going from one failure unto another without losing your enthusiasm." In this message, Pastor Chris encourages us from Joshua 14:6 - 15 to be people of faith and perseverance just as Caleb was. We need to look at our situations and speak to them in faith as he did.
- Dec 4, 2019Facing Fear
Facing FearAs Pastor Chris begins with Genesis 3:1 - 10, he points out that the first consequence of the fall was fear. Satan does not want us doing anything productive for God's kingdom and fear is one of his most potent weapons used to keep us immobile. We must learn to answer with faith when fear is knocking at our door and remember that as God has taken care of our past with His grace and mercy, He will also take care of our future.
- Dec 1, 2019The People We Ought To Be
The People We Ought To BeHow should we be as Christians while we wait for Jesus's return? Reading from 2 Peter 3, Pastor Chris points out three characteristics that we should exemplify as we anticipate Christ's return. We do have to make a decision as to how we will live; we cannot have the world and Christ at the same time.
- Nov 24, 2019The Half Full Life
The Half Full LifeHaving a thankful attitude makes us better people. But how can we maintain a thankful attitude amid a thankless culture? Pastor Chris gives us three points from 1 Thessalonians 5:12 - 22 to actualize an attitude of thankfulness in our lives.
- Nov 20, 2019Weathering Worry
Weathering WorryNowhere in Scripture do we read where God says that to show how much we care, we need to worry. In fact, as Pastor Chris shows from Matthew 6:25 - 34 and Philippians 4:4 - 7, the exact opposite is true. He points out that the antidote to worry is prayer. And it is our job to do everything in our power and leave the deficit for God to make up.
- Nov 17, 2019The Believer’s Secret to a Favored Life
The Believer’s Secret to a Favored LifeAs Pastor Chris lays out for us in this message, Psalm 1 shows that to live the blessed, favored life that God wants for us, we have choices to make in how we live. And there is a direct connection in the believer's life to the favor and success that they enjoy to the that on which they meditate.
- Nov 13, 2019Surviving Stress
Surviving StressHow can we heed the exhortation found in James 1:2 - 8 to "count it all joy" as we find ourselves in the midst of life's stresses? Pastor Chris takes us through this passage and gives us three tips on how to successfully walk through life's stressful seasons.
- Nov 10, 2019Healed but Not Healed
Healed but Not HealedIn this message, Pastor Chris looks at Luke 5:17 - 26. In this passage, we see the Lord's power and ability to heal and we see faith to receive. But, as Pastor Chris emphasizes, we also see the courage it takes to receive the healing. Some people will never receive transformation in their life because they do not have the courage to do so. Before Pastor Chris's message, we hear from Tammy Tidd of House of Grace as she gives an update on the ministry and the life transformations that are happening there.
- Nov 6, 2019The Priority of Purity – Part 2
The Priority of Purity – Part 2In this continuation of "The Priority of Purity" message, Pastor Chris focuses on the character of Esau mentioned in the Hebrews 12:14 - 17 passage. As he points out, Esau, who trivialized spiritual things, represents people living after the flesh. Whereas his brother, Jacob, though not a pure representation, represents those living after the spirit. Esau was willing to trade the blessing for his fleshly satiation. We need to take heed and not trivialize or throw away the blessings and opportunities that God gives to us.
- Oct 30, 2019The Priority of Purity – Part 1
The Priority of Purity – Part 1One of the most misunderstood principles in the Gospel is holiness. Holiness is not legalism, which makes the Gospel a list of "rights" and "wrongs" and "goodness will save you." Holiness is the character of God. As Pastor Chris shows from Hebrews 12:14 - 17 and Galatians 5:16 - 25, we will only live a successful Christian life and keep our flesh in check if we allow Holy Spirit to set our course.
- Oct 27, 2019The Toxicity of Self-Pity
The Toxicity of Self-PityOur experiences in life are about 10% of what happens to us and 90% of how we react to them. And the most toxic of all reactions is self-pity because it skews our perception so that we do not even realize we are mistaken as to the actual facts. Referencing Numbers 11:1 - 6, Pastor Chris gives us four thoughts to avoid complaining and to stop self-pity before it begins.
- Oct 23, 2019How to Keep Victory In Your Life
How to Keep Victory In Your LifeA successful Christian life is not just believing the right stuff, but living the right stuff. It is getting your head, heart, and hands working together. And, as Pastor Chris exhorts from Ephesians 5:1 - 20 and Matthew 25:1 - 10, we need regular spiritual oil changes and maintenance. Maintaining victory in our life is going to be about our "oil" level.
- Sep 22, 2019Lessons From Lepers
Lessons From LepersIn the four lepers we encounter in 2 Kings 7, we see a picture of our lives in relation to the Gospel. In this message, Pastor Chris points out these similarities and emphasizes our need to share the blessing.
- Sep 18, 2019Just In Case
Just In CaseAs a church, our focus must remain on the message of the Gospel and repentance, no matter who fills the pulpit or comes and goes in leadership. Jesus is the focus, not a person or a program. As Pastor Chris points out, this was Paul's admonition to the Ephesian church in Acts 20:17 - 35. As Paul exhorted that church so many years ago, we have the same goal--to not compromise that message that says you have to have a change of life, a change of direction--you have to have Jesus.
- Sep 15, 2019Hugging a Porcupine
Hugging a PorcupineWe ought to thank God for the difficult persons in our lives because, if nothing else, they show us what we don't want to be. In this message, Pastor Chris references 2 Timothy 2:20 - 26 and gives us three points for dealing with the difficult people in our lives, the porcupines in our lives.
- Sep 11, 2019Choose Life
Choose LifeThere is a pervasive pawl of death that hangs over America. Although suicide is not a new concept, it is a weapon the enemy is seemingly using more aggressively. God wants us to choose life, not death. As long as we have breath, God has a purpose for our life. In this timely and meaningful message, Pastor Chris encourages us from Deuteronomy 30 to choose life and points to two practical ways to resist the lies from the enemy.
- Sep 8, 2019Fan the Flame
Fan the FlameAs Dr. E. Stanley Jones put it, "The human spirit fails unless the Holy Spirit fills." All of us were made for passion. We need to have purpose, but we also need passion, a fire that burns on the inside of us. We need to have such a flame burning in our heart that, come what may, Satan cannot extinguish it. Be encouraged with this message as Pastor Chris preaches from 2 Timothy 1:3 - 9.
