How do you know God is for you? Romans 8. Dr. Donald Whitney explains how we can be sure that God is not against us, neutral towards us, but rather He is FOR US!This message was given by guest speaker Dr Donald Whitney, who hosted an Equip Conference that weekend, Spiritual Disciplines for Real People.
What promises are you building your life on? Every day, we base our lives on promises we believe, but only the promises of God provide a foundation that will never fail. Abraham's story is a powerful reminder that a life built on the promises of God is a life well-lived. Learn how to trust God's Word and run your race of faith with endurance.
Finding a wife isn’t easy—even in Genesis. Pastor Dan Rude walks us through Isaac’s search for a wife and what we can learn today about pursuing marriage.
Abraham and Sarah were married for over 100 years, and in Genesis 23, we witness Abraham dealing with the death of his wife and how the first land owned in the Promised Land was not a city, but a tomb.
Prayer is an important part of the Christian life as shown in the early church. The patterns we see then are meant to be carried into today. 1. Pray together- Praying together deepens our fellowship and relationships with one anotherHelps you be more consistent2. Pray in all circumstancesBook of Acts examples: In waiting, In decision making, In persecution and suffering, In commissioning, For healings and miracles, When leaving one another, In danger and trialsTheir pattern was to turn to God in all circumstances3. Pray at set times- The pattern of the Jews were to pray three times a day (Acts 3:1; Acts 10:9; Daniel 6:10)- Develop the rhythm and habit of praying, not necessarily the length• Morning, noon, evening pattern• Hourly or regular pauses• Using meals as anchors• Driving in the car4. Pray the Scriptures- Let God's Word guide your prayersWhy pray the scriptures?• To protect us from becoming bored and not praying• Because something is going to shape your prayers - let Scripture shape your prayers, not your own feelings or ideas
What does being devoted to fellowship look like? It is so much more than just feeling positively towards the body of Christ. Dan Rude explains how fellowship is organic and how fellowship is also deliberate and why it mattered in the early church and today! Outline: What is fellowship?1. Fellowship is the fruit of walking in the light (organic)2. Fellowship is actively participating in the life of Christ together (deliberate)Benefits of fellowship1. Maturity in Christ-fellowship is the path to maturity- We need each other to know Christ deeply (Colossians 2:1-3)- How we treat each other is one of the primary ways we serve Jesus (Ephesians 4:15-16)2. Reaching the world for ChristPrioritize Christian fellowship1. Be a great, encouraging friend- Be what the church should be;don't point fingers at others2. Give generously3. Go to church4. Join a Community Group
When a baby is born, one of the first things it desires is milk. Likewise, when the church came to be, the first characteristic mentioned is a devotion to God's Word. Pastor Dan Rude explains why Christians are devoted to the word and what it practically looks like.
Peter preached a powerful but simple sermon that sparked the transformation of 3,000 lives. Pastor Dan Rude walks us through this powerful message and what it means for us in this day and age.
Jesus' warning in John 8 is one of love and not control. Pastor Dan Rude explains what Jesus means when He said, "I am going to a place you cannot follow."
Light produces growth, reveals the way and makes life on this earth possible. With that in mind, it is not surprising that Jesus compares Himself to the light of the world. Pastor Luke explains what is happening as Jesus is having this conversation and why it matters for us today.
The religious leaders were set on trapping Jesus. One of these traps was recorded in John 8, when the Pharisees brought a woman who had committed adultery before Him. Jesus' response points us to the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, affirms the law of God, and reveals Jesus' heart toward the lost.
Often, the strategy of the world is to shame people out of faithfulness to Christ. This is seen in John 7 as the religious leaders of the day turn to insults to try and dissuade people from believing in Jesus. Pastor Dan Rude encourages us to not be ashamed of the Gospel and gives us a practical step on how to do this.
"If anyone is a thirsty let him come to Me and drink." Why does Jesus say this? Pastor Caleb Thompson explains how Jesus offers a living water, something that can actually satisfy at the deepest level in a way that changes your life.
Pastor Caleb Thompson explains how we see spiritual blindness in Jesus' encounter with the people at the temple during the festival of booths. This spiritual blindness is not limited to back then.
Jesus enters the festival in secret and in the face of pressure, preaches to in the temple. Pastor Derek Wadle explains what Jesus is trying to communicate to the Jews and how it reveals to us who Jesus is!
Why do Jesus' brothers want Jesus to go to Jerusalem? Why does Jesus choose not to go publicly? Pastor Luke Hukee unpacks the opening of John 7 and how Jesus was in tune with the voice of His Father more than the pressures of this world.
What does Jesus mean when he talks about eating His flesh and drinking His blood? Pastor Dan Rude explains this passage and how our heart can come to the conclusion, "where else would we go?"
Everyone is going to eat something to be satisfied. In John 6, Jesus is pointing to a hunger that we all have, not a physical hunger but a soul-level hunger. How can we be filled? "I am the bread of life" - proclaims Jesus. Pastor Dan Rude explains what that means, why we need Jesus even to enjoy what we have, and how God the Father calls people to the Son.
"I am the bread of life," Pastor Luke explains what this incredibly significant statement means and how Jesus offers the ultimate satisfaction in this life.
In this message, we're challenged to examine our motives for following Jesus. Are we seeking Him for the right reasons? The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the crowd's subsequent pursuit of Him across the Sea of Galilee serves as a mirror for our own hearts. Just as the crowd sought Jesus for more physical bread, we too can fall into the trap of following Him solely for material blessings or quick fixes to our problems. However, we're called to a higher purpose - to seek the 'bread of life' that Jesus offers. This eternal sustenance isn't about temporary satisfaction, but about a lasting relationship with God. We're reminded that true faith isn't about what we can get from Jesus, but about who He is and what He's done for us. As we reflect on our own journey, let's ask ourselves: Are we chasing after miracles, or are we pursuing the Miracle Worker Himself?