Faithful is the Word

Vance Havner once said, "The same sun melts ice and hardens clay, and the Word of God humbles or hardens the human heart."  The Truth of God hits us all the same.  The result is dependent on how we respond to it.  In today's message, we look at what it looks like to humble ourselves to avoid resisting God due to our pride.

It is wise to expect the unexpected because it is a normal part of life.  What matters is whether we respond or react to moments like this.  We can prepare for the unexpected by learning to develop our spiritual muscle memory through certain disciplines which will help us to respond with wisdom and void reacting foolishly, especially when times are tough.

There are many Christians who wonder what they must do in order to grow and mature in their faith.  In today's message, we will discover principles that helped the Church in Antioch grow in the faith that we can apply today.

Since the beginning of the church's history, there have been debates regarding what Christians should and shouldn't look like.  In today's message, we will examine the first debate on this issue to learn how to enjoy the process of eternal life while avoiding the dangers of perfectionism.

Peter received a strange vision one day which pointed to God's purpose on who can be saved and who are Christians called to love.  In today's message, we are going to see God’s master rescue plan fully unleashed on the world and what that means for us today.

The quiet thing that few want to say out loud in the Church is that many doubt their own salvation.  Is it possible to know if we are saved?  How can we be sure?  In today's message, we will examine Scripture to find the answers to these questions.   All Biblical references: Acts 9:36-42, Romans 3:10, 3:23-24, 5:8, 10:9-11; Titus 2:11-14 Ephesians 2:4-5, 9; 2 Corinthians 13:5;...

Throughout life, there are many instances in which we may experience a level of trauma that changes us from that moment on.  Many are unaware if there is hope and if things will get better.  In today's message, we are going to encounter an incredible God that is able to reverse the irreversible, and who has the power to even alter what appears to be permanent.  For by His wounds, we...

Dr. Hemby shares a message from Psalm 42 to help us understand what we need to say to ourselves during tough times to remain anchored in the Lord, even in the midst of anguish and chaos.

We all understand the importance of tracking our progress in different areas of life. Employees sometimes have to go through periodic evaluations. Students have progress reports and end-of-the-year report cards. Adults have different medical milestones that must be observed. Also, people like to track their progress regarding personal goals.

Jesus would repeatedly teach and model how the Kingdom of God differed from the ways of this world that we have come to know. As we explore the conversion story of Saul, who would later become the Apostle Paul, we see how radical and counter-cultural the Kingdom of God is, especially when we consider how Jesus responds to His enemies.

We all mark moments in history, and even in our own history, that played major roles in shaping the world or ourselves.  Today, we are going to look at a historic day in human history that not only launched the worldwide spread of the Gospel but also reveals how we can live a fruitful life today.

Problems are a normal part of life.  How we decide to tackle them can help us to live a happier life.  Dr. Alan Ehler outlines a Biblical decision-making pattern that helps us make big decisions wisely, especially when we do not have divine direction. You can buy his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Big-Decisions-Wisely-ebook/dp/B07TG7LLSH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HZ0D71YC5XWK&amp...

The short story of Stephen's life and death was not only a turning point in the book of Acts and in the history of the Church, but it can be a turning point in your life when you stop resisting the Holy Spirit so that you can see how kind Jesus has always been to you!

Barnabas, Ananias, and Sapphira's stories help us learn a very important principle about honesty before the Lord.  In it, we will also discover a plan from the enemy to keep us from growing in our faith and living a fruitful life.

Prayer is powerful, but only when we have the right priorities.  Today, we are going to examine a prayer of the early church to see how we should face obstacles and problems in life so God's kingdom may come into our hearts and out into the world.

It's one thing to be ignorant of information. It's another thing to actively suppress information. The strategy of the enemy is to keep you living in denial of the power of God and the Gospel. Once we stop believing the lies that we tell ourselves, we will begin to learn to live when we receive the Truth of God by faith.

A blissful ignorance is when we are unaware of unimportant things. The most important thing we must not be ignorant of is the Truth of God and the Gospel of Jesus which offers us something more valuable than anything this world has to offer. The point of this message is to confront our ignorance so that we can experience the powerful love of God.

Many Christians today are searching to better understand how to follow through with their faith. What should they do? How should they live? How do they know they are saved. The answer to these questions, and many more, are found through one word and through one image.

In part two of his sermon on the Day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter makes a powerful appeal to his audience and to us today to understand and experience all that Jesus has made possible through his life, death, and resurrection.

There are opportunities that come and go while others only come once in a lifetime. In today's message, we will reflect on the divine window that has been opened that we must maximize before it closes.

Let's take time at the beginning of a new year to reflect on the glorious truth of the impact that the Gospel of Jesus has had and should continue to have on us. In today's sermon, we will discover the one thing, if accomplished, that will make 2022 a successful year.

There is an important person in the Christmas story that is regularly overlooked.  Today, we look at Simeon's role in the Christmas story and why it matters today.

In this Part 3 of a 3 part mini-series, we examine Jesus' warnings and teachings on fasting.

In this Part 2 of a 3 part mini-series, we examine Jesus' warnings and teachings on the purpose of prayer.

In this Part 1 of a 3 part mini-series, we examine Jesus' warnings and teachings on the heart of generosity.