Expounding the Word

This life is hard. Would you agree with that? It’s tiring… we have to work constantly… and it’s full of frustrations, anger, and heartache. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of joy in life too, but… well, like I said… it’s hard. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that despite the hardships of this life, the next one will be a piece of cake. Jesus has made a way for you to live eternally with Him. There...

Who doesn’t love playing fetch with their furry friend? Dogs have a very special place near and dear to our hearts. Have you seen videos showcasing their intelligence, such as fetching a drink from the fridge or putting away their toys? Amazing! Well… kind of. That is until you realize they’ve been motivated by treats instead of their own intellect. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that, like show dogs...

Why do we hurt others out of spite? A tough day at work might turn into snippy remarks to the wife and kids. Bad news might turn into a blaring horn on the interstate. Feeling under the weather might lead to short, blunt conversations. Those that we lash out against aren’t at fault, but we turn against them anyway. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that you’re not alone in this. Cain did the same thing...

There is nobility and honor in approaching those you love and checking on them. It’s tempting to see someone having a rough day and to steer clear of them altogether as we try to avoid conflict, but Pastor Chris teaches in today’s message that demonstrating God’s love is being a rock for your brothers and sisters in Christ. You ought to be with them. Pray for them. Cry with them. What better examp...

Doesn’t that just excite you? If you’re like me… probably not. The topic of death is scary, and rightfully so. However, Pastor Chris teaches in today’s message that Christians don’t need to fear death. The process will always be painful and scary, but you have hope for what’s on the other side. If you follow Jesus, death is just the passageway into eternity with the God of the universe. No matter...

Tragically, this is true. The difficulty and strife that exists today between men and women have existed since the fall of Adam and Eve. It’s why women are viewed as property in some cultures, instead of the daughters of God that they are. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that many of the difficult topics in culture stem from the same act of disobedience and rebellion in the Garden of Eden...

Have you ever experienced a little bit of buyer’s remorse? It’s not the greatest feeling in the world. Those pesky marketing tactics sell you a product that seems too good to be true, only to find out it isn’t as great as you once thought. Perhaps your wallet feels a little light after spending the cash, or the interest is a little higher than you realized. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that just li...

In this highly politicized, busy-bee culture, it seems that everyone has the answer to everyone else’s problems. There’s always a new diet pill, life hack, or way of thinking that promises to be the end-all-be-all. The problem is… well… they’re not. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that you can try these things all you want, but you’ll always end up thirsting for more. That’s why Jesus tel...

For many people, vacationing on an island is a tropical dream. The peace and solitude are wonderful… for a time. After about a week, many are ready to return to their friends, family, and society. For this reason, it’s safe to say that “No man is an island.” Today, Pastor Chris teaches you aren’t meant to be alone. Even though it’s an introvert’s dream, isolation will drive you mad. Humans are mea...

Life is full of choices. You can choose to accept that… or not. See what I did there? Every day, you decide whether to go to work or stay home. You decide what to have for dinner. You choose to show either kindness or bitterness. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that free will is a gift from God, and what you do with it is solely up to you. If you really want to, you can partake in a sinfu...

You may not have had the most pleasant upbringing. If you did, wonderful! But there’s a chance that not everything went according to plan. You may have faced financial or health challenges growing up. If it ever led you to believe you were an accident, Pastor Chris reassures you that you aren’t. You were specifically and uniquely designed. You can look at yourself today, and know that X number of...

Have you ever spent time out in the remote dark spots of nature watching the stars? It’s amazing how much is visible to the naked eye when the city lights disappear. God truly is an artist and has created an unfathomable number of lights in the evening sky. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that there are two types of lights. There’s the primary light, and lesser lights; the sun and moons. If Jesus is t...

Jesus is in everything. Even the beginning of the world foreshadows the work that Jesus would do in our lives. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that you were once formless and void. You were a pit of nothingness and darkness. Then, out of nowhere, Jesus… the Word of God who became a man… died for your sins and made you whole. When God said “Let there be light,” He was foreshadowing the time in which yo...

Many of us would probably agree that it doesn’t require a mathematician to look at countless probabilities to realize something isn’t pure chance. However, the secular narrative is that we’re all here by chance, it all came from nothing, and with no design. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reflects on the design behind our solar system, and how things would quickly fall apart were it not for God....

While it can be entertaining to have debates or discussions about Bible interpretation, it’s important that we don’t let it divide us. Perhaps one of the more common topics of division is whether or not God created the Heavens and the Earth in six literal days. In today’s message, Pastor Chris explains why he personally believes the Creation account can be interpreted literally. In his study, you’...