Expounding the Word

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...

Before we knew Christ, many of us were entirely different people. We may not have cared about what we did or who we did it with. But then God made Himself known to us, and today, He’s making Himself known to you as well. Maybe you’re carrying something only you know about, or perhaps it’s a struggle you still face even as a believer. But today, Pastor Chris wants you to know that through Jesus, yo...

Right now, someone listening to this is struggling silently. Maybe you’re bound to something… something you keep hidden or can’t seem to get rid of. Perhaps you’re in a bad place mentally, and the end feels nowhere in sight. But if that’s you today, Pastor Chris wants you to know that you’re not alone. There is someone who knows what you’re going through, someone who can free you, someone who want...

We live in a world filled with chaos, and at any moment, we can find ourselves facing a storm simply because of its brokenness. Sometimes, the fear of what’s out there, or even the fear of the unknown, can keep us up at night, leaving us anxious and worried. But in today’s message, Pastor Chris wants us to know that we weren’t meant to live our lives ruled by our emotions. When we place our trust...

As Christians, many of us can fall into an escapist mentality, waiting for the rapture in a nice, quiet part of the world. But the reality is that God doesn’t call us into hiding once we’re saved; He commands us to go out and make disciples of all nations. And in order to do that, we need community. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that the body of Christ isn’t just made up of people we...

Isn’t it amazing to know that our God cares about us? It’s easy to say that God wants a relationship with us, but have you ever stopped to ask why? It’s because He created us to be with Him. Not only that, He chose us in hopes that we, too, would choose Him. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that God gave us the freedom to choose. He created us with free will because of His great love fo...

As we study the Word of God and seek to apply it to our lives, one question we may struggle with is how to effectively share God’s message with others. You wouldn’t speak to a toddler the same way you would speak to an adult, and the same principle applies when sharing God’s Word. That’s why in today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that effective communication of the gospel comes from the Holy Spi...

In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches what it takes to be a biblical black belt… or as he likes to say, “spiritually shredded.” Several disciplines lead to “spiritual shredded-ness,” but one of the most important is discernment. Do you take what Pastor Chris teaches at face value? Do you listen to him and believe every word? Or do you take the wisdom he imparts, fact-check it, and test it again...