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A Life with Purpose

When it comes to building anything, the materials we build with and the foundation we build upon are crucial. 
In 1 Peter 2, Peter reveals how there is a right way and a wrong way to build our lives, and, eventually, the storms in life will come and test the strength and durability of our work.
He also uncovers tremendous privileges we all have as Christians and our responsibility in light of those privileges.

Stay The Course | A Study of First Peter

Today, we continue our study of the first letter from Peter. First Peter offers us practical and spiritual insight to help us live a fruitful and faithful life.
Peter and the other New Testament writers strongly encourage Christians to stay the course.
The Bible is the manual on how to live by faith, which produces transformation.
In today's message, we will explore timely instructions from 1 Peter to help us stay the course and cross the finish line!

Don't Give Up

Today, we begin a brand new series exploring the first letter of Peter. Over the next seven weeks, we will dive into this encouraging letter to uncover practical and theological insights that will support us on our faith journey.
As Christians, we will face adversity. Some of that will be self-induced, but at other times, it will come as a result of living by faith. These moments can cause us to question our faith.
Peter teaches us valuable lessons on why we should not give up and reminds us to live with eternity in view.

Say What? Pluck Out Your Eye

Today's podcast is the conclusion of our series "Say What??" as we have been diving deeper to understand some of Jesus' most difficult statements.
In today's podcast, Pastor Mike explains why misinterpretation can have a devastating impact on your faith and how Jesus addressed the widely accepted, yet incorrect, teachings from the religious leaders of His day.
Don't miss this exciting conclusion as we unpack God's Word so that you can experience the freedom that comes from a new life in Jesus!

No Peace on Earth

Today is the fourth message in our series titled "Say What" as we press in to understand some of Jesus' strongest statements.
The Bible teaches that God supplies a peace that surpasses all understanding, but then, what did Jesus mean when He said, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace but a sword.”
Could this be a contradiction in the Bible? Or is Jesus communicating to us something important about the effects of having faith and choosing to follow Him?
Join us as Pastor Joseph unpacks this conflicting statement, as we go beyond the surface to learn what Jesus was teaching.

Say What? Lose It To Find It

Today's podcast is part three in our series titled "Say What" as we press in to understand some of Jesus' strongest statements.
The Bible provides us with spiritual instructions on how to live by faith. But what do we do when those instructions are hard to understand?
Listen as Pastor Emil unpacks one of Jesus' most paradoxical statements. Understanding this is the key to living an abundant life!

Forgive Or Be Not Forgiven?!?!

In today's podcast, we continue our brand-new series as Pastor Mike shares what may be the most important message of the series.
Peter asks Jesus about the limits and boundaries of forgiveness. Jesus responds with a parable and an answer that will challenge every follower of Jesus.
Unforgiveness is a trap that can have devastating effects on us spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
So let’s learn what Jesus taught about forgiveness and experience genuine freedom!

Say What?? | Eat My Flesh

Have you ever come across passages in Scripture or some of Jesus' teachings that seem really hard to digest? 
In this podcast, we begin a brand new series unpacking some of Jesus' most inconceivable statements. These statements left the casual listener confused. 
Pastor Mike takes us through one such statement where Jesus said if we want eternal life, we must eat His flesh and drink His blood. This caused some to walk away from Him. 
Join us as Pastor Mike walks us through John 6, showing us the importance of knowing and living God's Word!

Money: A Biblical Perspective Part 2

In today's podcast, Pastor Mike concludes our two-part series on Money by first looking at current events and how they relate to end-times prophecy.
Then we will uncover Paul's warnings to the church in Ephesus as some members are attempting to monetize Christianity for profit, revealing their love of money and the dangers of it.
Join us as we unpack what the Bible says about money and Christians.

Money: A Biblical Perspective Part 1

Money. It affects us all.
Money was as significant a topic in Bible times as it is in our day. But how we view and spend money impacts our spiritual health and life.
In today's podcast, Pastor Mike begins a two-part series looking at money and what the Bible says about it.
He will address the question of whether tithing is an Old Testament practice or something Christians should be doing.
The Bible has a lot to say about money and its impact on us and the church.