Spiritual warfare. It is a hard and heavy journey. Before you know it, you’ll be in a box – ego, pride and circumstance are very temporary. We must focus on the eternal battle in front of us. By the power of God, we can – and must – destroy the strongholds that keep us stuck in distraction from what matters most. If you are battling with a past rej…

What is the biggest hurt impacting your life today? Too often, we’re looking for freedom but stuck in our hurt. Some injuries are recent, others decades old yet still wreaking havoc our lives. Emotional healing is one of the most visible needs of our day – and it was a primary focus of Jesus’ ministry. So bring the Lord those wounded places in your…

If you’re curious about what’s happening here with Act Like Men, don’t miss this Bible-based teaching from Rock Bottom. Authentic means be your true self and love others for being their true selves. Men in recovery who seek to live authentically are thriving in our sober living homes. We want all who benefit from these messages, and specifically th…

Ever have so many bad days it seems everything’s going wrong? When your life is finally going in the right direction, when you’re focused on following Jesus, struggles and roadblocks still appear. When you feel hard pressed and trapped, it’s time to stop and turn to the Lord. Even Jesus had bad days and faced rejection and betrayal.“…Always carryin…

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True brotherhood is ready to join you in warfare. A brother is with you in the trenches, even at your worst. And our war is not physical or fleshly, it’s spiritual. God has given us the weapons and the ability to win the fight – and to destroy destructive patterns of thinking. Brotherhood fights together, but we all have individual battles. We need…

Strongholds are fortified patterns of thinking that are stubbornly resistant to God’s Word and God’s will. Wherever you’re stuck, whether a destructive sin or hidden addiction – to find freedom, you must get honest and take care of your heart. And nothing will be different until you think differently. Defeating a stronghold requires confronting sin…

Addiction is a heart sickness and a broken crutch. We encounter addiction every day in our ministry. In this new series, we begin grappling with its source. Addiction is a way of thinking that must change if sobriety is going to last. If you are working to get victory in your behavior, don’t miss this: The critical battle is to change your thoughts…

In the most challenging and unexpected seasons of life, someone may have told you “God is in control.” This weekend, first-century believers will remind us why we can trust God and His will. Growing throughout the book of Acts, the early church was marked by chaos, persecution, life threatening opposition. Yet even then, they actively trusted that …

This weekend Pastor James brings an all-new message, just preached at Rock Bottom: Why I Love the Lord! When you hit rock bottom and face a season of grief and loss, remember – God is with you and working in you. While He doesn’t answer prayer that’s passively tossed over the shoulder like a piece of trash, the Lord does incredible things with focu…

Our final message in 1 Thessalonians is theological, yet very practical and on point. This precious book gives us hope – hope for each other and hope for the future, as we place our confidence in almighty God. Enduring, unshakeable hope requires active dependence on Jesus Christ, through prayer. In fact, a life of continual prayer reflects your awa…

First Thessalonians is sobering yet hopeful, warning us of judgement to come for unbelievers – but great hope for those who put their faith in Jesus Christ. Those far from the Lord will instantly awake to the totality of their reality error. But those who are alive in Christ will be rescued by the rapture to watch in safety from the balconies of He…

‘Jesus Christ is coming again!’ This is the resounding message of the book of Thessalonians – and the reason why ‘hope springs eternal’. This is not a wistful wishing for an unlikely or improbable future. Hope is heart reality anchored to the rock of God’s Word. Think about it… we have a living hope! Jesus Christ is alive and gives life! And His se…

The older I get, the more I realize how little I knew when I knew it all. Even in my pride, my mother’s example and wisdom continually guided me to make better choices and brought me closer to God. Kids will be blessed by their parents’ wise choices – and bent toward their parents’ bad choices. Some facets of God’s design for women can apply for us…

While the world abandons morality, questions truth, and redefines goodness, God has an unchanging path of truth and righteousness for us to follow. God’s will is not a secret blueprint for minute decisions He is hiding, but rather a revealed blueprint for wise decisions – and it’s called the Bible. God calls us to walk a path of righteousness, to r…

In relational uncertainty, love protects hope by focusing on what matters most. But Satan’s strategy is to strangle hope as he seeks to disguise, divide and destroy. Where hope is kept alive, know this: someone is always sacrificing. And most often, it’s Jesus Christ through one of His followers. Remember, hope is the confident expectation of bette…

If the End Times fills you with fear, don’t despair. Every person who is alive in Christ will be rescued by the rapture, to watch in safety from the balconies of Heaven. The truth of God’s Word and His plan is our everlasting comfort, because Hope Springs Eternal! Let’s continue our journey into 1 Thessalonians and hold on to the hope that only Jes…

God is still working in His Church. And God calls His church to walk worthy of His Word, with passion, perseverance, and faithfulness. A true believer in Jesus Christ is never indifferent to the need for their walk to match their talk – and if you are… then you aren't. Wherever you are in your faith walk – whether these teachings are your weekly ch…

HOPE. It is the confident expectation of better days ahead. Faith in Christ is filled with an endless hope – and believe it or not – your pastor and spiritual leaders are depending on your hope filled prayers! Lean in and pray with hope for our Christian leaders to be faithful with God’s truth, and possess the courage and compassion to challenge an…

You have to die if you want to live. You will never experience new life in Christ unless you first experience a death to your sin. This is the Easter Principle. As we celebrate Easter and reflect on Christ’s death and resurrection, Pastor James reminds us of the purpose of the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Get ready to dig into Romans 8 – and watch …

SCRIPTURE TELLS US FAITH, LOVE, AND HOPE ARE ALL IMPORTANT… So today we begin a fresh focus with a series in 1 Thessalonians on biblical hope. If you feel hope fading in your heart, remember – our hope is in a God who is sovereign over the universe. He is in control of everything, and nothing comes into our lives that He does not allow. This Palm S…

To what degree is God in control of specific details of my future? How do I know whether it is MY desire versus the will of God for my life? What do you do when you know you made a decision you shouldn’t have? These are some of the questions students asked Pastor James when they were learning the truth about God's Will. Pastor opens God's Word and …

Do you wonder if your decisions are bringing glory to God? Or consider the 90s adage, WWJD – “what would Jesus do?” The good news – God doesn’t want robots who conform to some extra-biblical code of conduct. Rather, He gives His children the beautiful freedom to make decisions and express ourselves in different ways. Grab your Bible and join us for…

The key to making difficult choices? It’s not flipping a coin but rather, wisdom God expects His children to use what He has provided for making decisions that honor and glorify Him. Yes, He gives us grace in these decisions – but in the end, God’s will for you IS His Word to you. Dr. James MacDonald preaches without apology straight from the pages…

Many people fumble around in mystical corners of decision making – "What is God's will for me?" "Who should I marry?" "Where should I live?" But God does not have an individualistic, specific will for your life. He leaves most of your life choices up to you. And His will in all of them is that you obey His Word. By the time we end this series, this…

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Did you know that the attitude that put God over the edge and made Him cause the children of Israel to wander in the desert was their constant state of complaining? The way you interpret your life's events and then how you express it--matters a great deal to God. You'll be convicted about this attitude--but what will you do about it? James MacDonal…

Did you know that the attitude that put God over the edge and made Him cause the children of Israel to wander in the desert was their constant state of complaining? The way you interpret your life's events and then how you express it--matters a great deal to God. You'll be convicted about this attitude--but what will you do about it? James MacDonal…

Do you sense the attack of the enemy on your life? Are you backed into a corner, feeling alone and afraid? If this is you, God hasn’t left you in your desperation—no matter what you’re facing, He is there. Join Pastor James and find your way forward by learning to live always mindful of the presence of the Lord. Follow James MacDonald: Facebook: ht…

Do you sense the attack of the enemy on your life? Are you backed into a corner, feeling alone and afraid? If this is you, God hasn’t left you in your desperation—no matter what you’re facing, He is there. Join Pastor James and find your way forward by learning to live always mindful of the presence of the Lord. Follow James MacDonald: Facebook: ht…

We were created to enjoy a personal, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. But sometimes there’s blockage or we encounter obstacles that destroy our intimacy with Him. In this message, Pastor James shares how religion – saying and doing the “right” thing, but not being changed at all on the inside – can become one of these barriers. Find out ho…

We were created to enjoy a personal, authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. But sometimes there’s blockage or we encounter obstacles that destroy our intimacy with Him. In this message, Pastor James shares how religion – saying and doing the “right” thing, but not being changed at all on the inside – can become one of these barriers. Find out ho…

In a world full of uncertainty, God’s Word alone stands unchanged. But how often do we allow ourselves to be tossed to and fro by the circumstances of life instead of clinging to this immovable Anchor? In this message, Pastor James shares some incredible truths about God’s children to help provoke worship in your personal times of refreshing. Rejoi…

In a world full of uncertainty, God’s Word alone stands unchanged. But how often do we allow ourselves to be tossed to and fro by the circumstances of life instead of clinging to this immovable Anchor? In this message, Pastor James shares some incredible truths about God’s children to help provoke worship in your personal times of refreshing. Rejoi…

In a world full of uncertainty, God’s Word alone stands unchanged. But how often do we allow ourselves to be tossed to and fro by the circumstances of life instead of clinging to this immovable Anchor? In this message, Pastor James shares some incredible truths about God’s children to help provoke worship in your personal times of refreshing. Rejoi…