Bread for the Broken

Sometimes what seems like tragedy can be the very thing that God uses to help us grow the most. When we keep our eyes on Him, we remember that God must be using what we’re going through for good. Today, Pastor James takes you to Genesis 37 to look at Joseph’s childhood, and how God was using events in his family to grow his faith. You can see that he became more blessed than his brothers over time...

As we look at Jacob and Esau and observe their family line, we see a number of people that, although sometimes deep in sin, are continuously used by God in incredible ways. Pastor James shows us how God chose the people who were poor in the eyes of the world to speak through the most, when they chose to live their lives for Him. This holds true for anyone even today. No matter how far you may have...

None of the earthly things here on earth compare to the joy of having your heart set on Jesus! Everything else pales in comparison when your eyes are set on the LORD.We visit the family of Esau to see where his heart was focused, and how it was evidenced for generations after him. Pastor James explains how we can see the difference between a life lived with focus on God verses a life lived for the...

As we look at Jacob and Esau and observe their family line, we see a number of people that, although sometimes deep in sin, are continuously used by God in incredible ways. Pastor James shows us how God chose the people who were poor in the eyes of the world to speak through the most, when they chose to live their lives for Him. This holds true for anyone even today. No matter how far you may have...

Jacob, one of the most important figures in the Bible, was distant from God for almost 30 years, yet was still able to go back to Him. Pastor James teaches you today that there's no point in your life where God's not an option. No matter how distant you may get from Him, no matter what type of sin you allowed to infiltrate your life, Jesus is always ready to take you back. If you've been apart fro...

Jacob, one of the most important figures in the Bible, was distant from God for almost 30 years, yet was still able to go back to Him. Pastor James teaches you today that there's no point in your life where God's not an option. No matter how distant you may get from Him, no matter what type of sin you allowed to infiltrate your life, Jesus is always ready to take you back. If you've been apart fro...

God will never give up on you or come to a point where He's unwilling to use you. The moment you're willing to go to Him you'll be welcomed by Him as though you were His long lost child. Pastor James teaches you today that nothing can separate you from God except you. You alone get to decide whether or not you'll open your heart to Christ. Know that whatever horrid history you might have. No matte...

What is it that you have placed before you? Is it the will and desires of the Lord, or is it the will and desires of the world? Today Pastor James encourages you to be aware of the things that you take in each day. The things that you look at and listen to daily have the power to slowly sway your perspectives. Are those things Godly or not? If not, now's as good a time as any to start changing thi...

If unchecked your anger will eventually lead you to place of sin. As such it's important that you learn to take your anger to Jesus. Pastor James teaches you that though anger itself is not a sin the things that it may lead you to do very well may be. By placing Jesus as your master and counselor you'll give yourself a King to whom you can take all your burdens. Get comfortable with speaking to Je...

Have you seen others struggle with sin in life and fear that you yourself are headed down that same path? If so then take it upon yourself to go to Jesus now. Do this and you'll find the help you need to veer back onto the path you're meant to be on. Pastor James reminds you today that if you've failed to place God as the center of your life you are headed towards destruction. It's through Jesus a...

Even in the midst of tragic stories and chaos the Lord can take the mess you make and turn it into a masterpiece. He can make beautiful things out of your disasters. He is continually working on you. He is active in your life. He’s forming and fashioning each of us. Pastor James encourages, “You may be sitting in the biggest disaster of your life. I want you to know He’s not done with you yet!”

You may ask the question, “How can I minister to my family and friends. Especially the ones I don’t understand and am totally different from?” You may feel like you’re on two different pages with them. You may wonder how to serve them. He has placed you there, in your family. He is very intentional in everything he does. Pastor James reminds us that Jacob and Esau were total opposites. They didn’t...

There are going to be things that change when you come to Christ, but some of those old ways have a tendency to stick around. Pastor James assures us by saying, “even an all-night wrestling match with Jesus wasn’t going to perfect Jacob. He was still going to go back to Jacob-like tendencies. Isn’t that true of us too?” We are all on a journey called Sanctification. It’s a process. He is refining...

The world will tell you many things. Don’t believe what others have said to you, believe what Jesus has told you. Go back to the word of God. Read it! What does it say? You are a daughter, a son, you are his child! You are way more valuable to Him than anything else in this world. He loves you more than anything. It may sound funny but, He wants you to give up. Give up and surrender your life to H...

Pastor James says, “Sometimes it’s really good for you to be alone and sometimes God will show up gently in your life, He’ll know the sweet words you need to hear and sometimes he will show up and put you in a headlock!” He wants to get your attention. One thing you need to know more than anything is that Jesus sees you. That is your real identity. His opinion far surpasses anyone’s opinion of you...

The Lord is so in love with his children. He cares about every aspect of your life. He has a great plan for you. He’s trying hard every day to get you on the same page as Him. Sometimes you need a gentle pat on the back. You need to hear Him say, “It’s going to be ok!” Pastor James says, “Sometimes you need a Dad to show up and wrestle with you on the living room floor, showing you that He is stro...

If you ever forget who you are, God will show up when you least expect it and say, “Don’t you remember who you are? Remember what I have done for you! Do you remember how I see you? I see you as a son, a daughter, my child. I love you and care about you.” God will transform you and make you new. He needs you to be a part of His Kingdom work. When you are unsure, take a step back and say “Ok Lord,...

Many people struggle with the question, “Who am I?” The Bible says that you are God’s workmanship and His masterpiece. This is how Jesus sees you! You are not perfect, because He’s still working on you. Jesus asked Jacob, “Who are you?” He asked him so that Jacob could have an understanding of who he was. Pastor James says, “When God shows up and asks you, it’s not because He doesn’t know the answ...

Today Pastor James tells us about Jacob and Laben. Laben tried tricking Jacob out of sheep. When he found out that he had been cheated, he did not leave but made it so that he would have his own flock. Later, Jacob left with his family and Laben pursued them. He was angry and tried to get them to admit they had stolen from him. God showed up in a dream and told Laben to treat his family with respe...

Today Pastor James teaches how God is in control. To some that may be difficult to hear. You need to trust even when it doesn’t make sense. He will come through like no other. When Jacob was older he fell in love with Rebecca. After 14 years of hard labor, being tricked into marrying Rebecca’s older sister Leah, Leban finally allowed Jacob to marry his true love. He was also tricked out of money a...

Pastor James starts todays’ message off by sharing some encouraging scripture. Jesus said, “Don’t worry, I will be with you!” A man in the Bible named Jacob needed to hear those words. The first of many troubles Jacob went through, had to do with his twin brother Esau. They fought from the very beginning of their lives. When they were older, Jacob stole Esau’s blessing, so Esau wanted him dead. To...

In this passage of scripture, you will see so much competition between Rachel and Leah who were fighting for Jacob’s love. In today’s message, Pastor James will encourage you to stop trying to please others in the hopes that they will love you. It will only frustrate you if you are constantly trying to please people. Instead of trying harder to please others, make your aim to please God in all tha...

It is so easy to be jealous of other people, especially family members. Today, Pastor James will remind you that it is never good to be envious or jealous of other people. Instead, you should be happy for those who are blessed and come alongside those who are hurting and need encouragement. Pastor James will show you an example from Rachel’s life of how envy is very destructive. Instead of doing t...