By Alex Kocman

1st Advent is all about Hope! The Hope and expectation we have in the coming Christ. Hope is sometimes hard to find and impossible hold onto by ourselves. Hope is too heavy to hold onto alone, that is why the Bible tells us to not to hold onto hope, but to put our hope in Jesus. True hope is found in Christ!…

By Tom Ascol

David one of our heroes of faith. A true renaissance man who was as comfortable at worship as he was at war. And he was a “man after God’s own heart.” What was his secret? Was caused him to succeed at such a high level? Was it all God? Was it all David? Or was there something (someone) else?

By Tom Ascol

After hitting rock bottom in last week’s story, King David bounces back to his “man after God’s own heart” form. This week we read one of the most beautiful demonstrations of God’s Grace and Mercy in the entire Old Testament: David’s mercy towards Mephibosheth.

By Tom Ascol

This week in the story of David, we find our hero in real trouble, but it is trouble of his own making. He didn’t set out for the city of Ziklag, but choices were made and baby steps were taken. Before he knew it, he was settled in and putting down roots in the last place on earth he thought he would ever wind up! God rescued him from Ziklag, but i…

By Graham Gunden

When you hear the word, "Friend,” what comes to mind? What makes someone a friend - a true friend? For far too long we have been satisfied with the world’s definition of friendship that is shallow and short-lived. This week we take a look at the biblical model of friendship that is both genuine and life giving. The friendship between David and John…

By David Mitzenmacher

When we look at the world and see so much chaos, it's easy to lose heart. When we look at elections and find more division than unity and more conflict than cooperation, it's easy to start feeling anxious. But what if God gave us a way to find hope in ANY circumstance, no matter what the outcome?

By Tom Ascol

What makes for a powerful time of worship? The right leader, style of music, temperature, and lighting? A clear head and heart ready to experience God’s Spirit? What if some or none of those things are present? Can there be no worship? This week, we learn from the greatest Worship Leader of the Bible that true worship can be found even in the face …

By Tom Ascol

By Graham Gunden

David was the first king God chose for His people. He was the greatest King in the history of Israel. He must have been a really special young man. Why was God’s choice such a surprise? Why didn’t anyone else see it coming? What did God see in David that others could not see?

How to call on God to rescue us.

By Tom Ascol

A relationship with God starts and ends with salvation being by grace through faith in Jesus alone. Sharing this news (the Gospel) is one of the highest calls of a Christian and one in which ever believe should be fluent in sharing the Gospel effectively. This week we learn about the three circles technique of sharing the Gospel and dive into answe…

By David Mitzenmacher

We all struggle with doubts from time to time, but that doesn’t mean we don’t believe. It was my belief in Jesus Christ and God’s grace that saved me… but what about now? Does my belief still matter? Does my belief still make a difference in my life or the life of those around me? This week we learn to be uncomfortable from a group of folks who wer…

By Graham Gunden

Our church should be a safe place, a place of refuge, a place of healing. But what if God needs to do some major surgery on our heart? The kind that can’t be handled in an outpatient procedure. The kind that cuts deep, leaves a scar, and causes major discomfort? Do you give your consent?

By Graham Gunden

By Tom Ascol

Did Jesus come to “Comfort the Afflicted”? or to “Afflict the Comfortable”?… Yes, to all of the above! If Jesus did not come to make things “comfortable" for His Church, why is the church trying so hard to be a comfortable place to be? Should Christians be comfortable?

Why are you here in Southwest Florida? What brought you here? Family, a job, or the water and weather didn’t bring you here. You are here on purpose… God’s Purpose. How would it change your life to begin living out the Mission that God has called you to join?

By Graham Gunden

Our mission statement says that we “Believe in Christ alone.” Well, of course we do. We are a Christian church. It is right there in our name! The danger isn’t in believing in something instead of Jesus, the real danger is in believing isn’t enough. Believing that we need Jesus PLUS something else. The Apostle Paul faced this same problem in the ch…

By Graham Gunden

The greatest threat to the Church today does not come from the outside, it comes from within. We have lost our Sense of Belonging! God’s Word reminds us that we Belong to each other and we Belong to God. This week Peter reminds us who we are and to whom we belong.

By Tom Ascol

By Tom Ascol

Our best life is following Jesus.

God entrusted every believer with a special gift. Hand picked by God to match our wiring to His perfect plan. God trusts you with that gift. Do you trust Him enough to invest His gift back into the Kingdom?

By David Mitzenmacher

Can anything Good come out of Samaria? Jesus uses an otherwise despised enemy to teach us what a real neighbor looks like. Who’s your neighbor?

By Tom Ascol

The Lost must be Found! That is a recurring theme for Jesus throughout the Gospels. Seeking and saving the lost was His own personal mission, and the mission He sent us, His church, on as well. What happens if we don’t join Him on His mission? How will the lost be found? Who will go searching?

By David Mitzenmacher

Is a fig tree a fig tree if it never bears figs? Botanically speaking, it is still a fig tree, but certainly not a healthy fig tree. Something is not right with that fig tree. In our story this week, Jesus talks about a fig tree that isn’t producing and answers the question, “What do we do with a tree that doesn’t bear fruit?” With a relationship, …

By Tom Ascol

How’s your retirement account doing? Equity in your home growing? We pay a lot of attention to our investments. We expect them to grow, so when they are not performing as expected, we move our assets elsewhere. God is no different. He has placed heavenly resources in each of us and expects a healthy return on that investment. The Parable of the Shr…

By Tom Ascol

The one about the 10 Virgins… or... If you’re gonna be a Bridesmaid, make sure you are a “Wisemaid”!

By Graham Gunden

What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayer? Do you quit praying? Quit believing? Or even walk away? In this week’s Summer Story, Jesus teaches us how to pray through “unanswered prayers” with power, persistence, and with Shameless Boldness!

By Tom Ascol

Everybody loves a good story, especially when it is told well. Join us this week as we begin our journey through the parable stories of the New Testament told by the Greatest Storyteller of all time!