Have you ever noticed how some Christians seem to speak a whole different language? Have you ever heard someone talk about a hedge or wall of protection? Let's talk about that phrase and what it really means.

There's almost an entire set of vocabulary that church people use. We throw words around that we've always heard but rarely fully understand. What does it mean to “plead the blood" of Jesus over someone or something? We're looking at how this phrase plays a role in spiritual warfare.

A lot of people know who Jesus is... Well, most people know the name, but do they really know about Him? Because of Jesus, qualities like humility and forgiveness, which were little regarded in most of the ancient world, became almost universally admired. He cared about people. He valued people. He did this without thinking about what they could do…

We all have a desire to be fulfilled, to be of value, and to live with a purpose. The problem is, we're often fed the lie that in order to be fulfilled, we have to be about ourselves. What would John the Baptist tell us about living a life of purpose? Let's take a look at his defining moment to see.

We all have a story. Our story is unique to us and is undeniable to the people who hear it. Paul's story has one of a tough past but a powerful future. Yours is unique, too. What's your story? Don't take it for granted, and don't keep it quiet.

Where are you sitting? It's not about the chair you're in, but what your life is centered around. The truth is, where we find ourselves is often a product of what's around us and who's around us. It's time we wake up and take the right seat.

Is your marriage truly characterized by faith, or has life just kind of taken over? Our expectations of relationships don’t always line up with reality, and marriage is no different. If you look at your life and you think this is different than I had planned, then the story of Abraham and Sarah will speak to you.…

Who we believe we are determines what we think about and what we focus on. If we're going to walk in the freedom and peace Jesus has for us, we have to focus and think about what is true and right. We have to have our minds set in the right place. When it comes to our focus, it’s time for us to set it and forget it.…

Is there an area of your life where you’re saying, “My God is King,” and yet you’re doing what’s right in your own eyes? Is there some area of your life where you’re claiming, yes, “I am a follower of Jesus,” and yet you’re following your own truth and not His truth? To get to where God wants you to be, you have to walk away from a place that is no…

Everyone wants to feel wanted and to feel like what they do matters. It can feel like an uphill battle looking for something or someone to make us feel significant. Fortunately, our significance doesn't depend on how we see ourselves but on Jesus' love for us, and His call to us gives us a chance to break free and find true significance and meaning…

What lies might you be believing? The devil is the ultimate deceiver, and he can cause you to doubt the goodness of God through trials or disappointments. These lies can easily lead you to believe that you can't trust God or that he is not good or that he is not in control. These lies can rob you of the goodness God has for you.…

God made you for a purpose and often that purpose will be birthed through a problem. So, what problem are you having right now that could point you to your purpose? Maybe the purpose of your pain is so that you can bless, encourage, or offer hope to others experiencing that same problem and pain.

Have you started 2024 with something that you want to change in your life? There’s always something that we would like to change about ourselves. Where do you want a new beginning? Where do you need a do-over? With Jesus, there is always hope. God is The God of new beginnings. He can wipe your slate clean.…

The treadmill of life. The keeping up. The meeting expectations. Even the people who are closest to us can wear us out. The demands placed on us today are greater than ever before. We need rest. How do we get it in a world where everything is about how we look and what we do? When we come to Jesus, we can have the rest.…

You may have heard the saying “life is a race.” So, how do we run the race of life? As we enter 2024, let’s learn what it looks like to run with faith.

What are you wanting this Christmas? Not just stuff to put under a tree, but what do you really want? What do you need? The truth is that everything we truly want is found in one gift.

When you think about Priceless Gifts, especially at Christmas time you would naturally think about the Three Wise Men who came to Jesus bearing gifts. These gifts were not only valuable, but were also incredibly practical, and deeply spiritual.

Life is not always measured by time. It’s measured in moments. Moments that can be priceless gifts. We don't know what God might do in us or through us in one moment of obedience. When it comes to the life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, all we have are a few moments. But moments that measured his life well.…

What can you give to God that he doesn't already have? What do we have to offer a God who is the Master of the universe? We have this amazing gift of praise. When we see him for who he truly is, we have to praise Him; it's all we can do.

Are you full of enthusiasm for the things of God or do you find yourself more spiritually comfortable? Are you charging into spiritual battle knowing that the Lord your God is with you, trusting that He’ll never leave you? Are you striving toward your call or drifting to your own comfort?

We’re all addicted to something and negativity is one addiction that tries to rule our lives. We need to be able to stay positive, so today, we’re going to talk about gratitude. So, if you find yourself in a bit of a pit, maybe living with anxiety, complaining, bitterness, or a little negativity then hang on, because today we’re going to see that g…

With all the changes in this world, it can be really hard to know what your role is as a parent. How do you know if you are succeeding? How do you know if you hit the bullseye? We all need some clarification and the Bible is the perfect place to go to for direction.

Blended families make up almost half of the families in America today. As a blended family, what are some principles you can live by? Let's talk about those.

They're just hypocrites. I bet you've thought or even said that about someone who claimed to be a Christian but didn't live it out. They show a side of themselves that just doesn't seem like it goes along with what a Christian should do. What does Jesus say about hypocrisy? He says, “I’ll see you on the other side.”…

Fear. It's real and it's prevalent in our lives. It happens in a variety of ways and causes a variety of responses. What does Jesus say about our fears? What does he do to help us through them? We may be hanging by a thread, but that's plenty when Jesus steps in.

We owe a balance. It’s not something that can be paid from our bank account. We owe a debt of sin. What does Jesus say about sin? What does he do with this balance that we owe? We need to check our balance and see how Jesus has canceled our debt.

I've done all I can do. Ever made that statement? The truth is, sometimes things happen to us that aren't our fault and we do all we can to make it through. What do you do, though, when you've done all you can and you're out of resources and ideas... when you're a basket case and see no hope?

We pray our hearts out. We ask God to change things. We beg him to move. After all of our begging, it seems like He does nothing to answer us. When we feel our prayers are going unanswered, it shakes our faith. We get to the place of asking, "What's the point in praying?” if it doesn't do anything. There's more to it than that, though.…

There are so many misconceptions about prayer. Not only about what prayer is but how to pray. Every religion has some type of prayer ritual, but for Christians, it’s more than a ritual; it’s an intimate conversation. How do we pray? We pray as Jesus taught his disciples when they asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray.”…

According to studies, most of us pray at least every now and then. While the content of our prayers varies, one thing is consistent: most of us struggle to pray consistently or with joy. Prayer is a powerful weapon for a believer in Jesus. Let's learn how to talk with Jesus.

If you want to be prepared for the future, for the next season, for what’s next, then you’ve got to think ahead. As you think about your future, do you see red flags? Are there signs of danger ahead? Are there things that wise friends have pointed out that you need to give serious consideration?

When our lives are being tossed to and fro by all of life’s transitions, we may find ourselves motion sick and in need of something to anchor ourselves to. We have an anchor of stability in Christ Jesus. He is the most powerful anchor for our motion-sick souls.

Preparation is an important part of getting the most out of life…getting the most out of the different seasons of life. Is it possible to prepare for the next season? Are there really things that we can do now to prepare us for what’s next?

All families are invited to celebrate the life change that took place during Kidz Camp 2023. Whether or not you have kids, there will be something for everyone, and we can't wait to take this opportunity to celebrate the wins from Kidz Camp as a church.

The troubles of life. Some are our fault, some are not. We all go through them. However, we don't all go through them the same. Let's take a look at what troubles and trials look like in our lives and see how to see them all, not as a curse, but a blessing. They have a purpose.

God works in mysterious ways. It's a common phrase, but it's also true. He knows more, thinks higher, and loves more extravagantly than we can ever imagine. Sometimes, we go through circumstances and wonder what the purpose is. More often than we realize, God's protecting us from what he knows is around the corner. How does he do that? Let's look a…

God wants us to grow and flourish as a plant should grow and flourish. We’re going to be talking about purpose, specifically how to flourish and grow and find your purpose in life.

We’re talking about purpose, specifically how to flourish and find your purpose in life. If you’re going to find your purpose you have to start at the beginning. You’ve got to get yourself in the right kind of environment to flourish and grow.

How we define and see ourselves determines so many things about how we feel and live our lives. The key for us is to be sure we are defining ourselves correctly, the way God defines us. How do we learn to define ourselves correctly? How can we start living in this true identity?

Good times and bad. Joyous times and sad times. It's easy to look at what we're going through as a reflection of who God is. When is He working? When is He teaching us? When is He blessing us? It's really in all of it.

The struggle is real, and we don’t feel like we have enough to overcome it. The truth is, in times of the greatest struggle, we always have enough. What we have to do is look for what God has given us in order to win the struggle. We’re fit for the fight if we’ll open our eyes to what we have and see God working through it.…

Worry is poisoning our peace, killing our joy, and stunting our spiritual growth. We struggle with worry and stress on an almost daily basis. Why is that? What can we do about it?

What we do is not who we are. When our identity is found in our relationship with Jesus, it changes everything. The key is to realize this identity at our core and allow it to shape everything about us.

Depression. It's not just sadness or discouragement. It’s constant darkness. It can be paralyzing. It can stop you dead in your tracks leaving you with no motivation, no hope. How do we fight back?

Is it even possible not to be anxious in this world that we live in? It often seems as if the world is falling apart around each of us. If you feel like you’re battling with anxiety, you’re not alone. Let's talk about how we can fight this battle.

We need to talk about mental health. Let's talk about what you do if your mind is unhealthy. Or if you’re sinking in a sea of doubt? Let's step outside our comfort zone a bit and talk about some issues that we believe need to be addressed in church.

As a nation and as families, we have been facing one of the greatest times of uncertainty that we have ever known. There is a question for you and for me as we continue to experience extraordinary uncertainty in all areas of our lives and in the world around us. Can you trust God? Can you hold on to the simple truth that even though life is uncerta…

Prayer is powerful. Prayer changes things. Prayer connects us with a God who has the power to save, heal, and change things however he pleases. How do we pray? What do we pray? It's not as complicated as you may have felt in the past.

God is worthy of our worship. He's worthy because of who He is and what He does. When we worship, it touches the heart of God. The awesome thing about worship? It's a connection that not only blesses God, but blesses us in the process.

The human mind is complex. The human mind is powerful. It's what tells our bodies to keep going, but it's also what often tells our emotions and hearts to give up. How do we control our thinking so that we can use our minds for good? We have to check the algorithm and be sure we're taking it to healthy places.…