There are two statements that relate to our identity: Who you Are identifies What you Do. What you Do identifies Who you Are.

How do we respond to the vision God has placed before us? By remembering the sacrifice before us, rejecting the complacency among us, receiving the gifts He has given us, and releasing afflictions within us, and then responding to the vision God has given us.

Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, our methods, creativity, and presentation of the Gospel require us at times to reach beyond our traditions for the greater cause of lives being transformed by a never changing message.

Mike Morris (Youth Pastor 1982-1989) speaks

The Spiritual Gifts listed in Romans 12 are classified as motivational gifts. God, through the work of the Holy Spirit, has given every follower of Jesus at least one of the seven motivational gifts to carry out the work of the ministry.

Our former Associate Pastor - Mark Canipe - speaks

Definition of Spiritual Momentum: A move of the Holy Spirit in the life of a church family that is awakening to, rallying around, and fulfilling the vision of the Great Commission.

These four verses are very significant when we look at the context of church history. The church today needs a clear vision of how Christ wants His church to be organized and to function.

Suffering is in general part of the human condition and as followers of Jesus it can come at us from many different outlets—consequences, persecution, attacks from the enemy and even testing from God.

Peter is giving survival instructions to those who make up the Church. He is basically instructing us not to be overcome by the dark days and circumstances in which we live but to stay focused on what we have been called to do.

Peter says a lot about time and gives us wisdom on using our time. If we really believe in eternity and if we really believe what we read in God’s Word, we will make the best use of our time. (Psalm 90:12)

Following steadfast after Christ even when persecuted (ridiculed) involves these things.

Good days can be found not just at a resort, on a beach, or on a mountaintop, but in everyday Routines and Relationships.

Right in the middle of Peter’s letter he addresses the important issue of marriage. It is interesting to note that most all ancient writings do not address how husbands and wives are to interact nor what the relationship should look like. Yet God esteems marriage as the highest of all human relationships. In this letter Peter addresses the wives (3…

When we place our faith in Jesus Christ there are certain privileges that come with our new reality.

These days are filled with negativity, distrust, and hurt. But God’s Word tells us we can live beyond these realities by living the realities of His instruction.

The purpose of 1st Peter is to encourage followers of Jesus that they can survive and thrive even in suffering.

The purpose of 1st Peter is to encourage followers of Jesus that they can survive and thrive even in suffering.

Peter, the author of 1st Peter, is one of the most complex characters in the Bible. He is a great example of what it means to “survive and thrive” in Christ.

We all have blind spots, character flaws, or certain “Respectable Sins” that seem to go unnoticed in our lives. Often, these “subtle sins” are never dealt with. We can become so preoccupied with the major sins of society that we can lose sight of the need to deal with our own more subtle sins. (Ephesians 4:29)…

We all have blind spots, character flaws, or certain “Respectable Sins” that seem to go unnoticed in our lives. We can become so Preoccupied with the “major” sins of society that we lose sight of the need to deal with our Own sin.

We all have blind spots, character flaws, or certain “Respectable Sins” that seem to go unnoticed in our lives. Often, these “subtle sins” are never dealt with. We can become so preoccupied with the major sins of society that we can lose sight of the need to deal with our own more subtle sins.

Can anyone, regardless of their past accept Christ as their Lord and Savior and experience a changed life through the power of the Holy Spirit? The answer is “yes”. In fact, some of the worst sinners turn out to be some of the most passionate saints. One of the greatest transformations in the entire Bible is seen in the life of the apostle Paul.…

The Biblical account of Peter’s restoration gives the reader one of the clearest pictures of a transformed life.

The challenge for most people is to move from a system of religion and rituals into a relationship with God who loves them.

The time between Jesus first appearance after His resurrection and His ascension (His return to Heaven) is forty days. During this forty-day period He appears to many with messages of hope and instruction.

Jesus' final words on the cross were very calculated, and revealed much about who He was and is and His purpose and mission.

In the gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry, we read that He had many accusers, as well as admirers. His accusers ranged from surprisingly the religious who maliciously demanded His execution to the political leaders who found no fault in Him, yet still yielded to pressures to execute Him. Jesus’ accusers were blinded by their misplaced expectations,…

In the gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry, we read that He had many accusers, as well as admirers. Many totally misunderstood Jesus’ mission and purpose and even who He was; including many of His admirers even up to the last events and last words just before He was placed on the cross.

What happens when it feels like your prayers are hitting a wall?

When was the last time you prayed? Is it a forgotten conversation in your life?

The importance of Prayer in our lives.

Many have speculated and wondered what Heaven will be like: Will it be boring? Will we work? Will we learn? What will be the opportunities in Heaven?

The Scriptures indicate that everyone who has ever lived will be resurrected and will live for eternity—either in Heaven or Hell.

In these chapters the scene is in Heaven at the Throne of God. The Throne of God is the central part of the universe.

How does the Bible describe Heaven? The first question should be, “which phase or juncture of Heaven?”

The only way to escape the sin, suffering, and hopelessness of this world is to follow Jesus to another—a place of perfection and paradise God calls Heaven.

Simeon & Anna's faith allowed them to have a special part in the Christmas Story.

Christmas was made possible through Jesus' Birth

Joseph’s invitation was made possible by his obedience—he was a willing participant.

It is amazing to think that the transformation God desires for you can replace your shame and guilt with His grace and forgiveness. But it only occurs when you encounter Him.

When you Encounter Jesus, it Requires you to… Answer Who Jesus is Adjust Who You are

When you Encounter Jesus, it Requires you to… Answer Who Jesus is Adjust Who You are