Posted: 16 May, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
As we continue our series through Philippians, we’re going to take a look at the place of suffering in a Christian’s life. Suffering is very real, not only in the sense of the persecuted church, but also in the sense of the day-to-day struggles and battles that we face regularly. These sufferings, in whatever form, […]
Read More...Posted: 28 Feb, 2015 | Author: Troy Roberts
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you […]
Read More...Posted: 09 Nov, 2014 | Author: Tom Schwieger
“If God would grant us the vision, the word sacrifice would disappear from our lips and thoughts; we would hate the things that seem now so dear to us; our lives would suddenly be too short, we would despise time-robbing distractions and charge the enemy with all our energies in the name of Christ.” – Nate […]
Read More...Posted: 14 Apr, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus did not intend for us to be laden by the weight of unattainable perfection. Instead, he wanted to give us rest for our souls.
Read More...Posted: 07 Apr, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Our culture is saying all kinds of things about gender and sexuality. This brings up lots of questions. Is gender just an arbitrary designation in our lives? Is it something that God intended? Does God want men and women to be different? Does God have different roles for us each to play? If we are […]
Read More...Posted: 28 Jul, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
When we allow God to change our beliefs, aligning them with the truth, it transforms our thoughts, attitudes, and emotions, bringing peace and vitality.
Read More...Posted: 04 Aug, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
How can we live strong in the midst of a broken world where horrible things like the El Paso shooting happen?
Read More...Posted: 18 Aug, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message we learn lessons from Jehoshaphat on we can find life when we are facing trials that suck the life right out of us.
Read More...Posted: 01 Sep, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
When we understand how God works in times of trouble, it helps us hold onto hope and stand strong until the time of rescue.
Read More...Posted: 25 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Sometimes life is impossible and overwhelming. Because God is with us, those times can refine us like gold into something beautiful.
Read More...Posted: 11 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
We have a faithful God who is always trustworthy! May we grow to trust Him more and more.
Read More...Posted: 15 Sep, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
A counterintuitive approach to a fulfilling life is to live for God and spend your life loving his people. Then you can truly take hold of life!
Read More...Posted: 10 Nov, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
In the midst of the heartache of life, we are loved by a God who gives us a living hope. And for that, we can give thanks.
Read More...Posted: 24 Nov, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
When we call evil good it is not loving. Rather it muddles lines—lines that God drew to bring us good.
Read More...Posted: 22 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
A better question than asking, “Who is Jesus to you?” is “Who is Jesus?”
Read More...Posted: 01 Dec, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Seeking to grow in love, this message discusses how expectations can be transformed into healthy agreements.
Read More...Posted: 02 Feb, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
In in times of struggle, it helps us to take heart when we remember the power, sovereignty, and compassion of God.
Read More...Posted: 16 Feb, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
There is a HUGE blessing in having the oracles of God on any topic, and the words of God address all of our greatest areas of need.
Read More...Posted: 01 Mar, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
God’s Word is not everything that I want to hear from God, but it is enough to meet my deepest needs.
Read More...Posted: 22 Mar, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Steve looks at some of the different ways we experience life and highlights a few areas that will be challenging in the midst of our current world crisis.
Read More...Posted: 19 Apr, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
God doesn’t just promise life in the next life after we suffer and struggle through this life. He promises life in this life as well as life in the next.
Read More...Posted: 03 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Darkness will be vanquished by light, we will leave suffering behind as we begin a new life, and God will eternally embrace us in love.
Read More...Posted: 10 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson and Dove Cranson
In this message, Dove and Steve highlight some timeless relational wisdom from the book of Proverbs.
Read More...Posted: 17 May, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson and Dove Cranson
In this message, Dove and Steve highlight some timeless relational wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Part 2.
Read More...Posted: 19 Jul, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
As hard as the race may be, the finish line ends suffering and starts an amazing eternity. Understanding that the end is near helps us run well.
Read More...Posted: 25 Oct, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
A story from the time of Elisha gives us lessons on finding life in the midst of times of struggle.
Read More...Posted: 15 Nov, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
Jesus has come to set us free and restore our place in the story that God is writing. Who’s in?
Read More...Posted: 27 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Christ died for sins once for all-one time for all time! He was the perfect sacrificed lamb to pay the penalty of our past, present, and future sins.
Read More...Posted: 03 Jan, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson
Jesus Christ the Son of God is the supreme authority above all. Why would he come and give His life to bring our peace?
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