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Psalms 23:5 makes it clear that the Lord PREPARES, ANOINTS and BLESSES us. Of course, we can make our own preparations, find our own success and obtain our own blessing…but it will never even remotely compare to what God has in store for us when we trust and follow Him as the Lord our Shepherd!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me…” In life, we can’t stop the rain, but we can ride the storm… because the Lord is our Shepherd.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

God doesn’t overburden us or cause us spiritual anxiety…man does that! The order of verse 3 promises that the Lord will RESTORE my soul, then lead me in the RIGHT path from a place of rest and strength.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”   The order of verse two is intentional and divine: first we Surrender to God as our Lord - then He leads us in the direction we’re suppose to be going! God will never abandon us - but He won’t LEAD us until we surrender and fully trust & follow Him.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

“The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want.”  God knows what we need better than we do and when we’re following & trusting God (as our Lord & Shepherd)…if we don’t HAVE it - we don’t NEED it!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Stephen was an ordinary man, given a common task and yet, because he believed that he was a part of something much bigger than himself, he accomplished incredible things and received a supernatural, standing ovation from the King of Kings!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The account of Benaiah in 2 Samuel identifies at least 3 areas that will attempt to keep us from moving forward: Valleys, Difficulties & Obstacles. The good news is, when God is the source of our strength, there’s always another opportunity to overcome and accomplish something truly miraculous!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The story of Gideon reminds us that trusting and following God’s plan is the secret to success! The victories in our life depend less on our own efforts and more on our obedience to God.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In the last Sunday church service of 2024, Billy & Jenn both share and reminisce on WHY they began 116church over 4 years ago, along with  4 of the key elements that make up this wonderful COMMUNITY: Worship, Faith, Gratitude & Pace. ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The thing about “giants” is they’re bigger than us. The thing about God is He’s bigger than our giants! God’s peace is a weapon and a refuge that enables us to stay calm and be courageous in the midst of difficulty.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Jesus clarifies in His conversation with Mary & Martha, that there is a “better way” to go about life…and it has less to do with what WE DO for God and more to do with what HE has ALREADY DONE for us!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

We can know courage through the storms of life and joy in the midst of pain, because God is with us in it all. God’s peace is not an ESCAPE from reality - it’s a WEAPON for navigating life!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Bamana Larsen teaches the profound and life-changing truth of salvation through Jesus alone and the fact that we don’t “make” Him Lord - He already is - we simply choose to surrender to His Lordship.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

God’s way is perfect - always! This sermon breaks down 3 specific ways for us to follow His plan for our life:  1. Get “More Empty” 2. Go Inside… 3. Shut the Door!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Just because YOU CAN’T do it, doesn’t mean it can’t be done! Trust God. The faith that SAVES me is the same faith that enables me to trust God to LEAD my life. Even when we feel lost, God knows where we’re going - so follow His lead!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

God’s chosen people wandered in the wilderness for 40 years for ONE reason: they didn’t want to do things God’s way! The moment they chose to trust God’s plan over their own, the miraculous happened! We have the same choice.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In John 5, we find a broken man literally waiting on God by a pool because he believes God can fix him. But when Jesus shows up, He asks the man to abandon his way of doing life and trust HIM enough to follow God’s way…the result is supernatural! It can be for us too!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

If it sounds too good to be true, it’s most likely the Gospel! Only catch… is it actually IS true!  The supernatural benefits in life are undeniable when we choose to make Jesus, not only our Savior, but also our Lord!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

When it comes to following Jesus, there’s only one correct position for us to take… and it’s not the lead!  Don’t get distracted by the “cults & clowns” of church, but instead, listen to the words of Jesus and allow Him to guide you through life’s mountains and valleys.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Jesus severely rebukes Peter - not for denying or defying God, but for wanting to do things his own way! God will build on us, but He will not be led by us!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In the third chapter of Daniel, 3 men are miraculously saved by God - but that’s just half of the story. Before they’re rescued, they make it known that “even if God doesn’t save them…” they will still follow Him!  God was their savior… BUT He was ALSO their Lord!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

There’s a chance that many of the unnecessary emotional, mental and relational struggles we experience in life are partly a result of us relating to God as Savior, but NOT as Lord. We believe that God can forgive us of our sins, but do we TRUST Him to lead our lives?  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The Bible ensures that God will rescue us in all of our lowest moments when we call on Him…and that He has a plan for us in every season: whether we’re Walking, Running or Soaring on wings like eagles.  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

The troubles of life have a way of finding us… and sometimes they don’t have to because we go looking for them!?! Running FROM God is a guaranteed way to find troubles and sorrow. Running TO God is always an option no matter where you are. Running WITH God and simply trusting Him is the way life was intended to be lived!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Society is constantly trying to tell us who we are; but more importantly, so is God! Listening to God makes the most sense! Jesus said in Matthew 5 that you are: a Light in the Dark, a City on a Hill and a Beacon of Hope. Knowing who we are, enables us to do what we’re supposed to do!  ----- Official Website Instagram Twitter Facebook