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We talk a lot about seasons: Baseball Season, Hunting Season, and the Holiday season. Seasons are temporary, and if it will happen again next year. We often describe portions of life as a season. Some are joyful and pleasant, but others are painful and difficult. Fall marks the change of time between Summer and Winter. Temperatures drop, days get shorter, and the leaves change colors and fall from...

Many people limit themselves with their own thoughts about their past, mistakes, and limitations. We’ve all done things that we shouldn't have done. God loves us no matter what. God can forgive anyone, but too many people cannot forgive themselves. Through the Bible, God uses flawed people to accomplish His will. Each of these people doubted themselves but allowed God to work through them to do pe...

Many people limit themselves with their own thoughts about their past, mistakes, and limitations. We’ve all done things that we shouldn't have done. God loves us no matter what. God can forgive anyone, but too many people cannot forgive themselves. Through the Bible, God uses flawed people to accomplish His will. Each of these people doubted themselves but allowed God to work through them to do pe...

Taking a look at the beatitudes in the present tense.

Taking a look at the beatitudes in the present tense.

God has more for us than we even realize. We can have great church, worship, and moves of God, and there is still more God wants for us. The young man in our text was a good man. He had kept the law since his youth and had obtained great wealth. He was comfortable. We can be good people with great possessions and still lack the thing we need the most. It is not enough to be good. This young ruler...

God has more for us than we even realize. We can have great church, worship, and moves of God, and there is still more God wants for us. The young man in our text was a good man. He had kept the law since his youth and had obtained great wealth. He was comfortable. We can be good people with great possessions and still lack the thing we need the most. It is not enough to be good. This young ruler...

The story of Hosea is a sad one. God compelled him to marry a prostitute, resulting in a great deal of heartache and sadness in Josea to the point that he was ready to divorce her because he could not stand it anymore. Our text picks up in the middle of that lament, where Josea expresses another chance at the redemption of the relationship. Hosea’s story is, of course, a metaphor for God’s relatio...

The story of Hosea is a sad one. God compelled him to marry a prostitute, resulting in a great deal of heartache and sadness in Josea to the point that he was ready to divorce her because he could not stand it anymore. Our text picks up in the middle of that lament, where Josea expresses another chance at the redemption of the relationship. Hosea’s story is, of course, a metaphor for God’s relatio...

Our text is commonly called the beatitudes. It is Jesus laying out the foundation for the kingdom of God. The word beatitude has its root in happiness, but not happiness as the world knows it. Often our worldly happiness is tied to circumstances, so the better definition of beatitude is joy. There is joy in living for God. The psalmist talks about the man who meditates on the word of the Lord is l...

Our text is commonly called the beatitudes. It is Jesus laying out the foundation for the kingdom of God. The word beatitude has its root in happiness, but not happiness as the world knows it. Often our worldly happiness is tied to circumstances, so the better definition of beatitude is joy. There is joy in living for God. The psalmist talks about the man who meditates on the word of the Lord is l...

In our text, we read about 26,000 men from the tribe of Benjamin, plus an additional 700 men who were left-handed and could use a sling with great accuracy. We know from one of the most famous stories in the bible that the sling could be deadly accurate against a giant. Still, the sling is often regarded as insufficient in the face of battle. A sling is not as intimidating as a sword, but as Golia...

In our text, we read about 26,000 men from the tribe of Benjamin, plus an additional 700 men who were left-handed and could use a sling with great accuracy. We know from one of the most famous stories in the bible that the sling could be deadly accurate against a giant. Still, the sling is often regarded as insufficient in the face of battle. A sling is not as intimidating as a sword, but as Golia...

From the time of Moses, God had appointed judges over his people to deal with disagreements. At various times the people had disputes with these judges and wanted new ones. Our text represents a change in that system because, this time, the dissatisfied people wanted a King to rule over them. There is a danger in dissatisfaction, and there is always a cost with it. Brother Stevision talks about th...

From the time of Moses, God had appointed judges over his people to deal with disagreements. At various times the people had disputes with these judges and wanted new ones. Our text represents a change in that system because, this time, the dissatisfied people wanted a King to rule over them. There is a danger in dissatisfaction, and there is always a cost with it. Brother Stevision talks about th...

Just as much as God wants us to advance and prosper, there is an enemy that wants to prevent all that God wants for us. Satan’s goal is to do whatever it takes to prevent us from getting to heaven. The enemy has a plan, and his first strategy is to convince people to question the power of God, that God is not who He says He is and cannot do what He promised. Many people can resist that strategy, a...

Just as much as God wants us to advance and prosper, there is an enemy that wants to prevent all that God wants for us. Satan’s goal is to do whatever it takes to prevent us from getting to heaven. The enemy has a plan, and his first strategy is to convince people to question the power of God, that God is not who He says He is and cannot do what He promised. Many people can resist that strategy, a...

Missionary Braden Reeves talks about his work in Greece and give insight into why it is so important.

Missionary Braden Reeves talks about his work in Greece and give insight into why it is so important.

Continuing our series on Discipleship, Brother Hughes teaches on The way of the cross. Not way as in a path or direction, but way as in a mindset and methodology. Our text is counterintuitive to what we would expect would lead to a better way of life. The idea of bearing our cross is daunting. Bearing a cross may involve thorns. It will undoubtedly involve death. It will also involve love for othe...

Continuing our series on Discipleship, Brother Hughes teaches on The way of the cross. Not way as in a path or direction, but way as in a mindset and methodology. Our text is counterintuitive to what we would expect would lead to a better way of life. The idea of bearing our cross is daunting. Bearing a cross may involve thorns. It will undoubtedly involve death. It will also involve love for othe...

To be nigh means to be near. God is as close as the mention of his name. Often knowing that God is near is enough to sustain us and calm our storm. The closeness of God is a beautiful thing. Our text says God is nigh to the brokenhearted. While this is good, sometimes nigh is not enough. God’s intentions are not just to be near the brokenhearted but to do something about it. We can come into the p...

To be nigh means to be near. God is as close as the mention of his name. Often knowing that God is near is enough to sustain us and calm our storm. The closeness of God is a beautiful thing. Our text says God is nigh to the brokenhearted. While this is good, sometimes nigh is not enough. God’s intentions are not just to be near the brokenhearted but to do something about it. We can come into the p...

Brother Starks continues our extended cruise series on Discipleship.

Brother Starks continues our extended cruise series on Discipleship.