Expounding the Word

The way that Christians put their faith and trust in something they can’t see may seem foolish and unwise to those who don’t believe the story of the cross. God’s word tells us that “the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength”. Today, Pastor Chris teaches us that worldly wisdom and knowledge are not the same as spiritual wisdom and kno...

The gift of the new covenant is that of the Holy Spirit dwelling within all who choose to believe, making none of us more spiritual than the other. Too often, we allow our preferences and ideas to cause division among friends, family, and even Churches. In doing this, our pride destroys fellowship. It’s not only silly-it’s sad. Today, Pastor Chris teaches us that Jesus is the only one we are to gi...

It’s just like humanity to overthink everything. To let our minds run wild, picking apart our thoughts until we’re so lost that we can’t differentiate between truth and self-sabotage. The enemy loves to work here, whispering lies,  affirming our excuses and self-righteousness. One of the enemy’s favorite tactics is to cause division, and he’ll jump at the chance to do just that. Today, Pastor Chri...

God has given us everything that we need to live out this messy life with grace and peace through Him. We are not perfect, and no matter how hard we try, we cannot escape the fact that we fall short. How blessed are we to be given such a gift as Jesus Christ, that we may be forgiven in all areas in which we fail. We can’t earn God’s love, and the beautiful part is that we can’t lose it either. Tod...

Light is meant to drive out darkness, not the other way around. As Christians, we are called to be set apart; to let our influence speak Jesus into society. Humans, in their sinful nature, are pulled toward acceptance of those around them. We long for fellowship, all the while forgetting about the perfect fellowship we graciously share with Jesus. Today, Pastor Chris reminds us that we can’t live...

Having biblical knowledge and understanding of who Christ is is so important to knowing God! It isn’t everything; we can obviously get caught up in just knowledge and forget about the relationship. When we know who God is based on what His Word says, we can begin that relationship and know ourselves better! Knowing God’s Word can be the first step to knowing God! In today’s message, Pastor Chris w...

The impact that the Word of God can have on your life, and the lives of others, is so far beyond words! In today’s message, Pastor Chris will challenge you with some hard questions and give you some ideas to ponder. If you only had a couple of minutes or a few verses, how would you explain Jesus? Could you properly share the love of Christ using your current biblical knowledge?! I’ll tell you this...

Christianity is about Christ, but it is also about the walk of serving others in Christ's name. That is obviously difficult, because there are difficult people and situations in this world… which is why we NEED Christ all the more!!! In today’s message, Pastor Chris will highlight the blessings of Christianity without sugarcoating the absolute difficulties. Even though it will be hard, it is still...

Jesus didn’t only perfectly model this, but He commanded us to do the same, and that is to serve! The Bible says Jesus came to serve, and we can clearly see that He did that so well! The Bible also says, we’re to serve, we’re to have a generous servant's heart! In today’s message, Pastor Chris will encourage you to serve someone today! Sacrifice your time, your finances, or even your patience, and...

Whether you have a lot of hair or no hair, God knows how many strands you’ve ever had and how many strands you have now! God knows the number of hairs on every single person's head…if He knows such a tiny detail of your physical appearance, think of the intricate details He knows of your heart, your mind, and your soul! In today’s message, Pastor Chris will remind you that you are known! You are k...

Unfortunately, culture is incredibly influential, and we’re naturally inclined to follow. The important Christian differential is that we’re to follow God, not the world and its ever-changing culture. In today’s message, Pastor Chris will point out that God designed us to be like sheep, to follow our loving shepherd. But like a sheep, you can be easily influenced or deceived; you can follow people...

Imagine you're on the Titanic as it's sinking into the ocean. What would have to happen for you to be safe? Would knowing that there is a lifeboat be enough? Would believing that the lifeboat could save you be enough? No! You have to actually get on that lifeboat! Today, Pastor Chris will show you that it's the same with Jesus. You're either on board with Him... or you're not. Praise God that He h...

Have you ever felt like you were the only person speaking up for the truth? Modern culture tells you to be accepting of all kinds of lifestyles and to let other people pursue “their truth.” The apostle Paul definitely knew what it was like to speak the truth, even when it was unpopular. Today, Pastor Chris will share with you Paul's experience on trial, as he advocated for the gospel when no one e...

If you're a Christian, the Bible is full of wonderful promises that are custom-made just for you! One mind-blowing truth is that the perfect righteousness of Jesus is yours now! Your spiritual bank account went from being trillions of dollars in debt to having enough money to fill the whole universe! Today, if you've been born again, Pastor Chris will encourage you to live more like Jesus. If you...

It's pretty unusual for you to want to be found guilty, right?  You don't want to be guilty of something minor, like choosing to embellish a story. You definitely don't want to be found guilty of something major, like a crime! But there's one thing you should want to be 100% guilty of: belonging to Jesus. Looking at your life, would the people who know you say, “That's definitely a Christian?” Tod...

In today’s message, Pastor Chris describes how God arranged the right person, the right place, and the right message to deliver Paul from danger. God is sovereign over every detail of your life. He has people you have not yet met, circumstances you cannot predict, and protections already in motion that you may never see this side of heaven. Even the small frustrations you face, being late, missing...

Today, Pastor Chris explains the clear biblical truth that every single human will die and be resurrected. The Bible teaches that no one escapes this; every soul will rise into an eternal, glorious body. The difference lies not in whether you rise, but in where that resurrected body goes. Jesus Himself said not to marvel at this, because the hour is coming when all who are in the graves will hear...

Today, Pastor Chris describes the road to Damascus where Jesus confronts Saul with the words, “I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.” Saul’s immediate response is raw surrender. He doesn’t argue, doesn’t negotiate, doesn’t run. Jesus answers with simple direction: “Go into the city, and I’ll tell you what to do.” No full blueprint, just the next step. That’s the Christian walk you’re c...

Have you ever been put on the spot by someone asking, “Who is God to you?” Today, Pastor Chris challenges you to have an answer ready. Sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart first, then always be prepared to give a clear answer to anyone who asks for the reason behind it. It’s not always about having every answer, but being able to articulate who Jesus is to you personally. Why His death and resurr...

There’s so much we can learn from the Bible, especially in the Book of Acts. But if there’s one thing Pastor Chris wants you to understand, it’s this: God is good, no matter what you face. In this world, you’ll encounter storms from your own actions, spiritual battles from the enemy, and tasks from God that may feel difficult at times. That’s why He gave you His Word, to remind you that you’re nev...

When we spend our entire lives in the world, it’s easy to adopt a worldly mindset; in fact, it’s the mindset we’re born into by default. But when we give our lives to Christ, everything begins to change. Our hearts change. Our standing with God changes. And while so much happens immediately, there’s still work to be done. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Chris encourages you to adopt a heave...

If you knew that today was your last day on Earth, how would you choose to spend it? Would you revisit your favorite activities one last time, or would you prefer to be with the most important people in your life? Life in this world is not guaranteed, and at any moment, the Lord could call you back home. That’s why Pastor Chris reminds you that a life lived with Jesus is a life well spent. Followi...

We live in a world where almost anything we want is available at the touch of a button. And in a world driven by materialism, it’s easy to forget that there are things in life beyond our control, things we can’t understand or figure out on our own. That’s why, today, Pastor Chris reminds us that Jesus is real and that trusting in Him means choosing a life of faith. And it’s through that faith that...

As Christians, we can sometimes forget that there is more God has called us to do. When we’re not gathered in church or caring for our families, we are still called to reach a lost world, sharing the gospel through our lives and taking a stand against the evil we see around us. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that if we’ve grown spiritually sleepy, it’s time to wake up. It’...

As Christians, we have more influence than we sometimes realize. We have the opportunity to support leaders who reflect godly values and seek the good of their communities and work to make our cities better places to live. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that these are actions we can take right now. And while standing for what’s right may invite opposition, contending for a God-honorin...