Expounding the Word

People often say there are two types of “smarts” out there. Some people have street smarts, and some people have book smarts. It can also be said that some people have plenty of knowledge, but no common sense. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that the same thing can happen with knowledge of scripture. Some people know plenty of Bible facts, but don’t know the One who authored it. Could the...

Can you imagine the humility and brokenness of the guard who led the apostle back to his house to clean their wounds? Can you imagine the humility if he were the one who delivered those wounds? In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that you will hurt someone in life, whether accidentally or through malicious intent. However, whether or not the damage is reversible, the bridge has not yet crumbl...

One thing about life is certain. There will be bright, sunny days, and also cold, dark nights. Life will not always go your way. You may get in a fight with your spouse or face the death of a child. You might get betrayed by your best friend, or be blindsided by being let go from your job. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that no matter how long the night seems… no matter how dark it gets…...

Do you know those days when it seems like the whole world is against you? Flat tire on the way to work… the coffee tasted terrible… a massive project gets thrown on you with a last-minute deadline… You get home, and kids are misbehaving… not exactly the best day, right? Today, Pastor Chris teaches that it’s best to look at those days with spiritual discernment. Maybe God was protecting you on the...

Forgiveness is somehow one of the hardest things to do, yet one of the most beautiful feelings. Holding a grudge, or having a grudge held against you, can feel like carrying a backpack full of rocks and wet mud… heavy, and weighing you down. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that when you forgive someone, Jesus comes along and wears that backpack that was too heavy for you. He relieves that...

When you go to someone’s house, and they take their shoes off at the front door, what do you do? Do you keep yours on like you do whenever you’re away from home, or do you take yours off too, as they’d prefer? In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that you’ll often encounter others with a different worldview than your own. What convicts you may not convict them, and the things that grip their h...

Do you enjoy people-watching when you are at the local park or waiting for your flight at the airport? You can definitely find some interesting ones! In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that while you may ascribe fictional backstories to those around you, there’s no way to know their salvation until you engage in dialogue. The single mother down the street… the old married couple around the c...

We live in a world built on merit. Our success is built on how hard we work and how extensive our network is. Promotions are given to those who work hard, and those who sit idle get passed by. In today’s message, Pastor Chris explains that you may think this applies to the spiritual world as well, but that’s not the case. No matter how hard you work to impress God, it will never be enough. Because...

Professional sports teams often have older players to help their younger players grow. Those teams usually end up winning a championship and sometimes become a dynasty. Today, Pastor Chris says everyone must make disciples and teach them how to walk with God. It’s one thing to bring someone to Christ, but it’s another to walk with them and teach them how to read Scripture and pray. You must help n...

We’ve all been in those awkward conversations where we don’t know what to say next. It usually happens when we don’t know who we’re talking to or have any relationship with them. In today’s message, Pastor Chris says if you lack faith, you must read the Bible so your faith can grow. It’s hard to trust someone whom you don’t know! Scripture is your way to have a real conversation with God. You must...

What do we do if our favorite sports team wins the championship? We tell everyone we know every chance we get! Whenever something good happens to us, we tell everyone we can! Today, Pastor Chris says you must share the gospel with people because the Bible tells you to do so. If knowing Jesus is the best thing that’s ever happened to you, it shouldn’t be hard to share with others! Share from your o...

Have you ever wondered what happens after death? There are a lot of theories, but can I tell you the truth? Without Jesus in your life, you’ll be eternally separated from God. In today’s message, Pastor Chris says if you don’t share that message with others, you aren’t loving them to the fullest. God wants you to be in eternity with Him! He sent His Son so you can be free from your sins. He loves...

What makes a professional athlete better than a regular person? For one, they might be naturally gifted, but they also choose to work hard to be great at their sport. Even if they’re tired or don’t want to, they’ll push through the pain to continue perfecting their craft! Today, Pastor Chris says everyone reaches a point where they want to give up. You may have had multiple difficult things come u...

When there’s injustice, we do everything we can to try and make it right. There’s just something unsettling about knowing that there’s nothing we can do to fix the wrong that’s happening. But don’t fret! The Bible promises that the unjust things will be made right when Christ returns! Today, Pastor Chris says sometimes we need to confront evil with the truth. As Christians, you must fight evil wit...

Parents often assign their kids various tasks to teach them how to be responsible. When I was young, a common task I was assigned was to do the dishes and take out the trash! It’s a different mindset for me to do the dishes, not just because I was told but because I want to honor my parents. Today, Pastor Chris says we must not only minister for the Lord but minister to the Lord. He says that when...

We all know one person in our lives who over-glorifies their stories. For me, it’s my mom. She’ll say she was at this place or saw this happen, and I’ll look at her and double-check her story, usually finding out she added more to her story than what happened. In today’s message, Pastor Chris says you must be wary of those who claim they have a new story about the Bible. This isn’t just from his w...

It can be hard to live this life when there’s so much unknown happening. In today’s message, Pastor Chris says the early church prayed for Peter, and that gave him immense rest and peace as he was amidst a trial. What if I told you there’s a way you can have the same peace that Peter had in your own life? You must trust in Jesus and allow Him to lead your life! Following Christ is the best decisio...

Have you ever tried to hold a child that isn’t your own? What I’ve found is that if I don’t know the kid, they usually start to tear up instantly and eventually start crying! When a child is born, they’re usually attached to their parents because they know who has provided for them throughout their life! In today’s message, Pastor Chris says you must cling to Jesus for everything in your life. He’...

How do you view people who are different than you? Do you see levels, with some people higher or lower than others? Do you think less of someone with different political views or opinions about religion? In today's message, Pastor Chris will share with you what God thinks about those things. When it comes to sharing the Gospel with others, there shouldn't be a line that's drawn. The good news of J...

You can't fully comprehend God's plans. No one can. When someone has surrendered fully to Him, He'll use that person to bring about His will. It might be in ways that are unexpected, or that might not even make sense in the moment. But, as Pastor Chris will tell you in today's message, you don't have to know all of God's plans. Sometimes you can't. What you can do is move and go where He calls. Yo...

If you've given your life to Christ, then your life should look like Him. Have you let Him start to change you from the inside out? There should be something different about your life that other people can see. The love of Christ should flow out of you. You should be bold in standing up for God's Word and telling others about Jesus. In today's message, Pastor Chris will show you what it should loo...

God can use you wherever you are to do great things for His Kingdom. It doesn't matter what you've done in the past, because He can forgive it all and make you new. You can be redeemed of anything you've ever done and live a life for Him that ends in eternity in Heaven. You just have to answer His call. In today's message, Pastor Chris is going to show you how Paul, probably one of the most unlike...

Your walk with God isn't finished just at the moment you're saved. That's just the beginning. God wants you to live your life differently from that moment on. He calls you to live like Jesus, and to share His Word with everyone you can. That can look different for everybody, but it doesn't matter what the specific path is for you. What matters is that once you're called, you go do it. Today, Pasto...

God wants you to spread the good news of the Gospels to everyone you can. Philip was ready, and when God called him to go, he went. He didn't ask questions. He didn't sit by and do nothing. He did what God called him to do, and the ministry opportunities showed up when he started moving. In today's message, Pastor Chris is going to ask you if you're ready and willing to go wherever God calls you....

You can't even comprehend all the things that God's capable of doing through the life of someone who's totally sold out to following Him. When God moves, He can't be stopped. He's greater than any situation, trial, or enemy attack. In today's message, Pastor Chris is going to show you how important it is to listen for God's voice and to go where He calls you when you hear it. You don't have to fea...