Special guest speaker Pastor Brad Bennett finishes up our Lenten series by looking at the story of Palm Sunday and Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and challenges us to think about how we take Jesus, whether on our terms or on his terms.

Special guest speaker Pastor Brad Bennett brings us a message about the extravagant gift Mary poured out on Jesus.

In this special message, Rev. Stephen Raikes teaches how we can better learn to hear the voice of God that is always speaking into our lives. 

Special Guest Speaker, Pastor Brad Bennett wrestles with us about why bad things happen to good people and what Jesus had to say about the subject in Luke 13:1-9.

During the first recorded sermon by Paul in the book of Acts, Paul outlines how God worked throughout the story of the Israelites.  We look at how God is also involved in all of our lives and our stories.

In the 13th chapter of Acts, see Saul and Barnabas begin their missionary trips and experience opposition from the enemy.  In this message, Pastor John Carnes explores what we need to do when we experience opposition to the missions and calls of God in our own lives

In the 12th chapter of Acts is the story of Peter thrown into prison.  While church prays for him, an angel rescues him out of his jail cell.  In this message, Pastor John Carnes explores how God desires to rescue us from the jail cells we find ourselves locked in.

In the next series in the book of Acts, we look at how the church grows through grace.  Antioch was the first Gentile church and it is a great example to all of us.

Starting a new year can be daunting, especially with the pressures of making and fulfilling resolutions.  How can we focus on growing better without the fear of failing?  How does the grace of God help us in all this?

Advent is a season of celebrating the arrival of Jesus on the earth and in our lives.  But it can be hectic and busy and we can lose focus.  This year we're conspiring not to give into the commercialization of the season and give our attention to Jesus.  This week, Rev. Stephen Raikes talks to us about how Christmas can help us focus on loving not just during this season but all year round.

Advent is a season of celebrating the arrival of Jesus on the earth and in our lives.  But it can be hectic and busy and we can lose focus.  This year we're conspiring not to give into the commercialization of the season and give our attention to Jesus.  This week, Pastor John Carnes talks to us about why we give gifts in this season, as well as how we can "Give More" while spending less.

Advent is a season of celebrating the arrival of Jesus on the earth and in our lives.  But it can be hectic and busy and we can lose focus.  This year we're conspiring not to give into the commercialization of the season and give our attention to Jesus.  This week, Rev. Stephen Raikes talks to us about how and why we should "Spend Less" in this season.

Advent is a season of celebrating the arrival of Jesus on the earth and in our lives.  But it can be hectic and busy and we can lose focus.  This year we're conspiring not to give into the commercialization of the season and give our attention to Jesus.  This week we look at "Worship Fully" in this season.

In this part of the series on the book of Acts, we explore Chapter 10 and the story of Cornelius who was a Gentile that loved God.  His is the story of the first Gentile coming to know Jesus through the ministry of Peter.

In this session of our series on the Book of Acts, we discover the story of Barnabus and his pivotal ministry on Saul's behalf.  What has encouragement done for us?  How can we be used by the Holy Spirit to be encouragers as well?

Tonight we dedicated two babies and sent a beloved couple off onto their next adventure.  PJ also speaks on being "committed to the grace of God."

In this part of the series on the book of Acts, we look at the origin story of the Apostle Paul, when his name was Saul.  Discover how he met Jesus and what happened.  We also discover how we need our eyes opened to the things that are blinding us as well.

Pastor Brad Bennett is our special guest speaker and challenges us to understand our whats and our whys. 

In this part of the series, we complete Acts 8, which tells the story of Philip meeting the Ethiopian eunuch and teaching him from Isaiah. We learn about divine appointments, lifestyle evangelism and baptism along the way.

Simon the Sorcerer saw Peter and John praying for people to receive the Holy Spirit and wanted to buy the gift from them.  What can we learn from him and this interesting story?

This podcast we study the sermon Stephen preaches in Acts 7 and see how Jesus has been the consumation of all God's plan throughout the Jewish history. 

In this part of our series on the book of Acts, the apostles discover they can't do it all on their own and have seven men chosen to help them in ministry.  What does servant leadership look like and what are the characteristics of leaders?

Hypocrisy is one of the biggest things people claim to keep them from the church.  In this message, we look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira and how their hypocrisy cost them their lives.

In this message, Pastor John Carnes looks at the first act of persecution laid against the early church in the book of Acts.  We see what Peter did and the declarations he made that we also need to make as a church that may face persecution in our day and age.

Are we sitting at the gate unable to enter into the beauty of a real relationship with God or are we left sitting alone and lame?  In this message, Pastor John Carnes teaches on the story of the healing of the lame man by the gate called Beautiful.  

What happened on the Day of Pentecost?  The community of God was birthed.  In this message, we look at the story of the day the Holy Spirit arrived in power on the earth and how the community of God came into being.  We discover what some characteristics of that community is and how it operates today.

We are starting a series going through the book of Acts.  This is the first message in that series, looking at chapter 1.  Jesus' last words gives us direction to set the church on mission. 

In this last of the Sunday School Stories series, we return to the New Testament and look at the story of Paul and Silas in jail and what happened as they praised and worshipped God in the midst of their trouble.  We discuss the power that praising God has in our lives.

On this part of the Sunday School Stories, we look at the showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.  We discover that when you stand up for God, he will stand up for you. 

This part of the Sunday School Stories follows the story of Jonah and his rebellion against God's command to go to Israel's enemy and declare God's word. 

In this part of the Sunday Stories Series, we look at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who were thrown in the fiery furnace for standing up for what they believed.  We will discuss how God will be with us in the midst of persecution and trial.

Definitely a Hot Topic sermon, Pastor John Carnes discusses the subject of what it means to say "I was born this way" in regards to our identity, as well as other areas of our lives.  Were we born this way?  Are we made like this? 

In a special Father's Day themed message, Pastor John Carnes shares 3 "realizations" that we need to have about Dads in our lives. 

In this part of the Sunday Stories Series, we look at the famous story of David and Goliath and learn about spiritual battles in our lives.  God wants to give you victory!

In this 5th part of the Sunday School Stories series, we jump ahead a bit and explore the beginning of the Feast of Pentecost and look at the relationship between the events that happened at the giving of the Law in Exodus and the giving of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost in Acts.

In this 4th part of the series on Sunday School Stories, we study the story of Abraham being asked of God to offer Isaac as a sacrifice to him.  Why did God ask this of Abraham?  What does it mean to us today? 

In this 3rd part of the series, we examine the story of Abraham and Sarah's journey of faith waiting on the promise of God.  We also see how God desires us to not give up on our dreams and the gifts he has placed in our lives.

In the second part of our series on Sunday School Stories, we examine the story of Noah and the Ark and see God's hand of mercy in the midst of judgment. 

We begin a new series based on Sunday School Stories from our youth.  In this message we look at the story of Adam and Eve and how God showed grace even in the midst of the greatest failure of humanity.

Fear is something every person deals with on some level in their lives.  What effect does fear have on us?  How can we handle fear?  What does God say about it?

This series looks at the seven signs in the book of John which Jesus performed, revealing the glory of God and proves he is from God.  In this message, we look at Jesus walking on water and the blind man healed.

This series looks at the seven signs in the book of John which Jesus performed, revealing the glory of God and proves he is from God.  In this message, we look at healing at the pool of Bethsaida and the feeding of the 5,000.

This series looks at the seven signs in the book of John which Jesus performed, revealing the glory of God and proves he is from God.  In this message, we look at the story of the water turning to wine and the healing of the official's son.

In this last part in in the series based on the book One Way Love by Tullian Tchvijidan, we look at the objections some people have with the message of grace, especially the belief that grace makes us lazy with our behavior.

Our New Years series based on the book One Way Love, by Pastor Tullian Tchvijidian. Pastor Tullian asks this question:  "What are you going to do with the rest of your life, now that you don't have to do anything?"  In this fifth part, we look at what Grace now empowers us to do in our everyday life.

Our New Years series based on the book One Way Love, by Pastor Tullian Tchvijidian. This third part of the series we look at what Pastor Tullian calls "performancism" and how it affects our lives and our spiritual lives, as well.

Our New Years series based on the book One Way Love, by Pastor Tullian Tchvijidian. In this fourth message in our series, we look at the story of the Prodigal Son and the impact that grace given in our worst has on our lives. 

Our New Years series based on the book One Way Love, by Pastor Tullian Tchvijidian. In this message we look at the dynamic we live under most of the time, that demand that if we are to have good in life, we must be good. Yet we cannot live up to these impossible standards.  Does God love us this way, as well?

Our New Years series based on the book One Way Love, by Pastor Tullian Tchvijidian.  This first message focuses on what the message of grace liberates us from, especially the need to measure up to standards of others, ourselves and religion that we will never meet in our own strength and ability.

How do we experience peace and how do we attain it?  In this last in the Advent series, we look at how Jesus fought for, won and maintains our peace.

What is joy?  How do we find joy in our lives?  This third part of the Advent series looks at this important subject.

In this second part to the Advent series, we look at the love that Joseph demonstrated to Mary and a look at the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13.

In this first of our Advent series, we look at the Song of Mary, sang and prophecied by her at the house of Elizabeth.

In the last of the series on the Sermon on the Mount, we look at what does is mean to judge and is it the same as having discernment?

In the seventh part of the series on the Sermon on the Mount, we look at how Jesus taught to have trust in God, which is really the meaning of faith.

In the sixth part of the series on the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks about the motivations that lead us to pray, give and fast.  Are we living for the notice of others or an audience of One?

In this fifth part of the series on the Sermon on the Mount, we look at the difference between religious and relationships, which is the difference between looking right and being right.

In this fourth part of the series, we discuss temptation and how Jesus taught us to deal with lust.

In this third part of the Life in the Kingdom series on the Sermon on the Mount, we look at how Jesus spoke about anger and our handling of it. 

In this second part of the series Life in the Kingdom, we discuss what Jesus meant by being salt and light to the world.

In this first of a series on the Sermon on the Mount, we explore what the Beatitudes are and how they express that the Gospel message is really good news for everyone!

Missionaries to Zambia, Tim and Heather West brings us an update and a message about following the dream God gives us.

How do we handle offense in our lives?  What does it do to our hearts?

We must decrease, so that God can increase in our lives.

In this hot topic, we talk about whether or not self-defense is biblical and the way that Christians approach it.

This week, we look at the hot topic of divorce and remarriage.  What does God say about this topic?  Is there forgiveness for divorce?  Can divorcees get remarried?

Jesus said, we will always have the poor with us.  How should Christians respond to the poor in our society?  This hot topic will address this and more issues.

In church's like our, we talk a lot about being non-religious, but isn't Christianity a religion?  In this session, we talk about the difference in being religious and being a follower of Christ.

In this last part in the series on the Book of Romans, we look at Paul's closing words for the Romans Christians for which he wrote his most famous epistle.

How do we respond to those struggling in their faith or those who do not have as much faith as us?  In this 23rd part of the book of Romans, we examine how Paul encourages us to be strong for those who are weak.

As Christians, what is our responsibility to the government?  How does love respond when we don't agree with the government or with our neighbors?  In this 22nd part of our Romans series, we will address this and more.

Why should we do good works?  What is the motivation for changing our lives?  In this 21st part of our series on the book of Romans, we learn that "God doesn't need our good works, but our neighbor does."

In this 20th part of the series on the Book of Romans, we will look at the spiritual gifts listed in the 12th chapter of Romans.  God grants gifts to each of his children to be able to minister on his behalf.  What are your gifts?

#19 in the series on the Book of Romans, Paul's attention now turns to what we should do with this understanding of grace and new relationship that we have found in the salvation of God.  (Romans chapter 12)

How is someone saved?  What happens?  In this 18th episode in the series on the Book of Romans, we look at chapter 10 and how Paul describes the way of accepting the gift of salvation:  with our mouths and with our hearts.

Our 17th in the series on the Book of Romans, we look at Romans chapter 9 and discover the greatest blessing of God: His choosing of us.

The crescendo of Romans chapter 8, "nothing can separate us from the love of God," sings loudly at the end of the chapter.  This message will let us look deeply at this message from Paul.

Is our life path predestined?  Is there free will?  What does it mean to be chosen and called by God?  In this 15th episode in the series on the book of Romans, we look at these important questions.

In the 8th Chapter of Romans, we learn from Paul that we are not alone even in our prayer life.  The Holy Spirit desires to be our partner in prayer.  In this message, we will learn how to participate with Him.

Continuing in the book of Romans, our 13th installment looks at the subject of suffering.  We will look at what God is doing in our suffering and what the result of it will be.

In the 12th segment of our series on the Book of Romans, we continue in the 8th chapter and discuss what it means to our walk with God to understand our position now as adopted children of God.

In the 11th enstallment of our series on book of Romans, we now turn our attention to one of the most important, if not greatest, chapters in the entire Bible:  Romans 8.  We discuss what it means to no longer be condemned for our sins, and how Jesus took our condemnation upon Himself.

We are looking at the book of Romans and here in this 10th message in the series, we look at the 6th and 7th chapters of Romans.  We examine what we receive in grace: a new life, a new choice and a new master!

Continuing our series on the book of Romans, we look now at the story of two men: Adam and Jesus and how they're lives shaped the human experience and redemption.  

In our on-going series on the book of Romans, we look at Romans 5 and discover the benefits that come to us when we believe (put our trust in) God.  

In the on-going series on the book of Romans, we explore Romans 4 and the faith of Abraham and how it caused him to be counted as righteous.  Religion does not made us righteous, but trust will.

What has Jesus done for us on the Cross?  He has acquitted us in the courtroom, He has redeemed us from the auction block and provided a sacrifice for us!

A look at chapter 2 of Romans ... and how the judgment of God, Pinocchio and cans of peas go together!

Is God in control of every aspect of your life?  What about free will?  

Continuing our series in the book of Romans, Pastor John Carnes teaches on "Without Excuse."  In Chapter 1 of Romans, Paul the Apostle outlines several charges against humanity and explains why it is without excuse for not knowing and worshipping God.  We will see God's response to these charges:  His Kindness.

Continuing our series on the book of Romans, during our 4th anniversary service, Pastor John Carnes teaches on Paul's declaration of "I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel."  

Continuing our series on the book of Romans, Pastor John Carnes teaches on "Landmarks," those experiences and events in our lives that strengthen our faith and point others to the way as well.

Beginning a series on the book of Romans, Pastor John Carnes leads a talk on the "The Highest Calling." 

The 2nd in the four part series "Renovate Me," PJ teaches on what faith is and how we renovate or recharge our faith when it has been focused in the wrong ways.

The first of the "Renovate Me" series called "Renovate my Heart."  PJ talks about how the Lord desires to take away the "stony heart" gives us a "heart of flesh" and what that means for our walk with God.

PJ teaches about what a disciple's mission is: to make more discciples.

PJ teaches on the marks of a disciple from Jesus' perspective.

In this lesson in the series on Life Lessons from the Life of King David, PJ teaches on the covenant God makes with David and how it relates to our own walk with God.

In this lesson from the Life of King David, the first of the new year, PJ explores the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and how it relates to our lives today.