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It’s amazing how many Christians will spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on self-help books, therapies , and experiences in an effort to find peace as they go through hardship. That’s not to say you shouldn’t use those resources – some are God ordained and can be extremely helpful – but Jesus should always be our primary source of help . As Pastor Jimmy will remind us in today’s message, Je...

All of us experience storms in life. Some of them are of our own making, while many are completely out of our control. They can range from light rain showers to full-on category-five hurricanes. If we could avoid them, all of us would, but as Pastor Jimmy will point out in today’s message, that isn’t possible , especially if you follow Jesus. You don’t need to be discouraged though – Jesus has the...

It’s okay if you want to say “amen!” out loud right now! Go for it! …All of us have been offered forgiveness for a debt we could never repay on our own. We would have literally spent all of eternity paying the penalty for it if it weren’t for Jesus. As Pastor Jimmy will remind us in today’s message, this truth should fill our hearts with joy and inspire us to live lives dedicated to serving our gr...

Jesus makes a clear illustration in today’s passage. Sin is sin and whether yours are big and glaring or private and hidden, you’re separated from God either way. Despite this, we tend to categorize our sins, with some seen as worse than another. As Pastor Jimmy leads us through today’s study, he’ll remind us that those who have fallen the furthest into sin tend to be all the more grateful at the...

Have you ever seen someone in emotional distress and you could feel it in your own body? As Pastor Jimmy will explain in today’s message, that’s the feeling Jesus had in today’s passage when He encountered the widow grieving her recently deceased son. He felt her pain. This was the God of the universe – He’d been around since the beginning and seen death countless times – yet He still felt the pai...

Christianity is often accused of being exclusive and bigoted. Sadly, there’ve been numerous examples throughout our history and through to today that have rightfully earned those labels. But, at its heart, the message of the Gospel is one of extreme inclusivity. It invites all people to come to Jesus. He died for every single human being that’s ever lived and ever will live. Today, Pastor Jimmy wi...

Every one of us will face something like that in our lives. It may be a medical issue, a relationship, a financial problem, or some other major issue – the list of possibilities is long and diverse. As we face these things, we may find ourselves wondering why God is letting us go through it. We may be at the end of our rope and crying out for a lifeline. In today’s message, Pastor Jimmy will help...

Jesus offers forgiveness of sin for free. His work on the cross already paid the full price for your redemption. But, that doesn’t mean following Him won’t cost you. He was upfront about this. As Pastor Jimmy will explain in today’s message, your money, time, and resources all could be invested in yourself, your family, or whatever you desire. But, when you follow Jesus, He wants all of you. That’...

In today’s message, Pastor Jimmy offers a glimpse of what the disciples must have been thinking as Jesus’ ministry was ramping up. These men mostly came from humble backgrounds, and this was the biggest thing they’d ever been involved in. They had stepped into the big time. But, Jesus had to bring them back down to earth. He warned them that following Him would not be easy, and it would in fact co...

Why doesn’t Jesus heal everyone who asks? During His earthly ministry, it seems like He healed people all the time, and even His apostles were given the ability to bring healing in His name. So why does it often seem like He’s silent when we request healing today? There’s no easy way to answer that, and as Pastor Jimmy will admit in today’s message, we just don’t know. Even when we don’t receive t...

If Jesus is capable of healing any ailment that afflicts us, why doesn’t He? This question is challenging. The simple flat answers that “it’s not His will,” or “it’s not His timing,” are rarely satisfactory. Death and pain affect all of us, and it takes real faith to trust that God loves us and is working out His will, even in the midst of our suffering. As Pastor Jimmy will encourage us in today’...

We’re all sinners.  It’s a condition all human beings are afflicted with. Nothing we can do can change that. We’re born into it, and its eternal consequences. If you have a hard time acknowledging that, you’ll have a hard time recognizing your need for a Savior. Today, as Pastor Jimmy continues his study in the book of Luke,  he’ll remind you that Jesus is calling each person out of sin, and into...

The Church and Scripture are often accused of being exclusive and bigoted . This couldn’t be further from the truth. Jesus is for everybody. The most well-known verse for Christians and non-Christians alike is John 3:16, and it summarizes an overarching theme of the Bible as a whole. As Pastor Jimmy will remind us in today’s message, God wants everyone to come to Him - regardless of age, race, gen...

The gospels tell the story of Jesus the Savior on earth, and much of the rest of the New Testament teaches how to live in this age in light of Jesus’ work on our behalf. The prophecies of the Bible, particularly in Daniel and Revelation but also elsewhere, show what Jesus, as Savior, is saving us to (eternal paradise) and from (eternal damnation in hell). Today, Pastor Jimmy will be explaining how...

Our culture has made self an idol, and every form of popular media pushes this idea as healthy and vital to finding joy and living a successful life. As Pastor Jimmy will point out in today’s message, this is a well-packaged lie . It plays off of important truths - you do have worth and you are highly valued. God created you in His image and loves you deeply. But God also demonstrated through Chri...

Jesus was fully human while being fully God. God created the universe, but He had subjected Himself to the weaknesses of the human body. As He faced temptation in the wilderness, His humanity was a real liability. Forty days without food, and most of us would be eating the rocks, whether we could turn them into bread or not. In today’s message, Pastor Jimmy will examine this account, what it teach...

Have you ever had a particular craving for a certain type of food? I know that I have! However, in other aspects of my life, I have felt a different kind of craving, and in some instances, I’ve looked in all the wrong places. You see, we were created to worship God, and when we don’t have that connection something is missing. In today’s message, Pastor Jimmy will be talking about generosity. In th...

Have you ever thought that maybe if you could make more money you could give more and in turn be closer to God? Maybe that’s not you, but I have found myself believing that before. In today’s message, Pastor Jimmy will be talking about generosity and money. You see, it’s not about how rich or poor you are. In fact, contrary to some belief, being wealthy isn’t a bad thing! However, where our hearts...

Jesus taught that the world will know we’re His disciples because of our love. If you think about the Church as a whole today, is that what we’re known for? Our love? If you walked the street and asked people what they think of Christians, you’d likely hear a lot of things, but unfortunately, love may not be high on the list. As Pastor Jimmy continues our study around winning culture in today’s me...

Jesus is for everyone. All too often, we use the Church as a kind of filter for society . We go there expecting to see and interact with people like us - people with the same struggles and the same strengths, or the same values and stances on touchy issues. If you look at the example of Jesus, He didn’t surround Himself with like-minded people. He spent time with the lost because they needed His h...

God loves His Church and He takes leadership very seriously . Scripture warns that those responsible for leading His sheep astray will experience harsh consequences. As Pastor Jimmy will challenge in today’s message, if you’re in a position of leadership, whether that’s as a pastor or some other role in the Church, take it seriously. Dedicate yourself to humbly seeking the guidance and wisdom of o...

As we approach the topic of qualified leadership within the Church, Pastor Jimmy will examine what Scripture has to teach us, including the roles of men and women in this context. Equality is fundamental to our faith. Whether Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female - it’s important that we remember that all of us were created in God’s image and He doesn’t favor one over the other. This does...

How are you using prayer? Is it an opportunity to lay out your grocery list before God, asking Him for provision and blessing? Is it a time to ask for His help in specific challenges you’re facing in life? Both of those are common ways that many of us find ourselves praying on a daily basis, and neither are bad , but prayer is so much more powerful than that. As Pastor Jimmy will challenge us in t...

We all need to be teachable . As Pastor Jimmy will stress in today’s message, while it’s important for Christians to mentor newer believers, we all need to continue being mentored by those who are more mature than ourselves. If you ever feel like you’ve plateaued and don’t know anyone who’s more advanced than you in your faith - that’s spiritual arrogance and it’s time to step down off your pedest...

Shame and fear are extremely effective tools that our enemy uses to keep us from living out the life that God desires for us. While God forgives and forgets our sins, Satan never does. He’ll bring it up over and over again. Whether it was a serious sin from a long time ago or a small slip-up, he’ll wave it in front of you and make you question who you are in Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Jimm...