February 28, 2024
In the season of Lent, Christians worldwide prepare for a period of introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth. At the heart of this 40-day journey is the practice of fasting — a deliberate act of self-denial that holds profound significance in the Christian faith. Historical Roots in Christian Tradition Fasting during Lent finds its roots in […]
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Prayer is powerful. Throughout the Bible, we read countless stories about prayer and its impact. We also hear many stories from others about how God worked through prayer. But so often, prayer is something that we overlook in our lives. We get too busy to remember to pray, and many don’t even know where to […]
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2024
As January begins, so does Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on one of the darkest and most pervasive crimes afflicting our world. The horror of human trafficking is also something that frequently happens in our city with the I-20 interstate being a hotbed for human trafficking across the U.S. For […]
Read MoreDecember 7, 2023
The Christmas season is a time of great anticipation. With Christmas music filling retail stores and the radio airwaves the day after Halloween and kids counting down the moments to see what Santa Claus might leave under the tree, we approach this season with great anticipation. But more often than we want to admit, the […]
Read MoreNovember 8, 2023
Gratitude, the simple act of being thankful, holds immense transformative power in our lives. From a Christian perspective, gratitude is not just a polite gesture; it’s a profound spiritual practice that aligns us with the teachings of Christ and the foundational principles of faith. Biblical Foundation of Gratitude Gratitude is deeply rooted in the scriptures. […]
Read MoreOctober 11, 2023
We often over-spiritualize following Jesus. We think walking with Jesus and growing in our relationship with Him is unattainable. We are not spiritual enough, don’t feel like we know enough about the Bible, and struggle to build a relationship with Someone we cannot see. But what if following Jesus and walking with Him came through […]
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2023
As people made in the image of God, we have souls, spirits, and bodies. We were created with a connection between both the physical and spiritual in our lives. Our mental and spiritual responses and status can effect our physical bodies and this cause and effect also goes the other direction. When it comes to […]
Read MoreAugust 2, 2023
Our world is defined by the word “go.” We spend our lives running from one event to the next while our minds move from one agenda item to the next in the endless pursuit of getting everything done. We try to break the cycle by wasting hours scrolling the newsfeed or social media on our […]
Read MoreJune 21, 2023
Throughout Matthew’s gospel, we see Jesus teaching in parables to show us what life is like in His kingdom. Parables were everyday examples of how faith interacts with real life. Those early disciples would never look at sowers and seeds, treasures and riches, or lost things the same way again. Everything around them became reminders […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2023
Sermon Only https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfim6jX1xy4%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_lTOxavzSw Scripture Reference: Mark 5:1-20 (NRSV) They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. And when he had stepped out of the boat, immediately a man out of the tombs with an unclean spirit met him. He lived among the tombs; and no one could restrain him any more, […]
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