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In today's day and age, it seems like integrity is a thing of the past. But God has called each of us to be men and women of integrity! In this message, Pastor Justin looks at the biblical definition of integrity, and challenges us to ask God to search us, and guide us in every area of our lives, so we can truly walk in integrity!

John was a man called "greatest of all" by Jesus. John was Jesus' cousin, and he helped launch Jesus' ministry, and even baptized him. But when John was sent to prison, he waited for Jesus to send help, supplies, or a miracle, and Jesus didn't do any of those things. So John began to doubt in Jesus, and feel despair in his circumstances. Many of us have experienced those same feeling of doubt and...

When God hasn't answered your prayers, or fulfilled the promise He made to you months, years, or decades ago, it can shatter your faith. How do we learn to walk in peace, and in belief, when we're reaching the end of things, with no resolution in sight? In this message, Pastor Justin shares truth and encouragement for anyone who has ever felt like God has abandoned His bargain.

We all know life is full of difficulty. Those times when God seems far away - like He does not hear our cries and prayers for help. But we must remember that Jesus weeps with us even when we blame Him... and our circumstances are not indicative of God's absence. In this message, Pastor Justin shares the hope and peace that we can find, even when God seems absent.

Are you waiting for a promise to be kept? For the harvest to come from the seeds you've planted? For the prayers you've prayed, prayed, and prayed again to be answered? We know that God is faithful - but what should we do, or NOT do while waiting? In this message, Pastor Justin closes out our series on Galatians by exploring the idea of waiting on the Lord.

Our Children's Director, Carly Ogren, takes the stage this week to explore Galatians 5 and the truths found within! Join us as we look at the freedom we can find in Christ, and how by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live transformed lives!

People need to taste and see that the Lord is good. One of the biggest ways we can help people do that is by showing them how we love one another. But until we get to the point where we stop fighting, and stop seeing other people as the enemy, we can never unite and make a difference.

Many Christians fall into the trap of legalism. This has been a problem since people began to follow Jesus over 2,000 years ago. In fact, Paul addresses legalism in the second chapter of his letter to the church in Galatia. In this message, Pastor Justin explores Galatians chapter two, and shares why it's grace - not rules - that are most important in Christianity!

As Christians, we must not live for the likes and approval of others. But whether it's because of our own insecurity, or our own ego, we often gravitate towards living for just that very thing! As we begin this series on Galatians, let's look at how Paul reminds us to live for the approval of our Savior, not our spectators!

In this message, special guest speaker Ethan Mast shares from scripture and the story of Moses... exploring the idea of surrendering our future to God - even in the face of the unknown!

The church is a place. The church is a people. The church has a purpose. God made the church for so much more than our own enjoyment! In this message, Pastor Justin takes a look at the purpose for the church, and our place in it!

Ever wondered how God wants us to see ourselves? When it comes to our relationship with God, we most often think about our soul or spirit. We talk about our mind and thought life, too... but the Bible makes it clear that God cares about our physical bodies as well! In this message, Pastor Justin explores how we can learn to love the bodies God gave us, and honor God with them!

Every person God has ever used had past hurts. And while you cannot change your past, God can change your future, and His power is greater than your past hurts.

It's time to get up from the table of selfishness, kneel down, and serve others. Because if you aren't willing to SERVE others, you aren't really loving them!

To really follow Jesus is to accept His desire, direction, and design for your life! If your life has been a series of "you doing what you want" decisions, than you haven't really been following Him. In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down the need to give up EVERY area of our life to God. Not just the areas we want!

Join us as we wrap up our "More Than Enough" series.

If we say that God is all-powerful, all-loving, all-good, and will never leave us or forsake us, than why do so many of us struggle when it comes to actually TRUSTING God? Especially with our finances? Most often it's because of a little thing called fear! In this message, we'll look at what it takes to move from a mindset of fear, to a mindset of "more than enough!"

Few things are as important - and as difficult - as parenting with love, patience, and humility In this message we'll explore how to emotionally engage with your children, handle conflicts, and embody Christ's love to help guide your children towards a life-long relationship with God and healthy relationships with others.

When it comes to our relationships - be it with a spouse, friend, child, or parent, we have to make sure we are building them up, and not tearing them down. Sounds easy, right? However, in an imperfect world full of frustrations, cutting sarcasm, hurt feelings, and ongoing conflict, it can be hard to do! Let's take a look at how to a life of kindness, how to build up those around us, and how to ef...

Join us as we take a look at the process of earning your children's respect through Christ-like love and patience. We'll look at how to transform your parenting by putting your children's needs first... and learn how to discover God's vision for their lives!

To parent well, we must have a target we are aiming for! In this message, Pastor Justin looks at what the Bible teaches us about raising kids, and which targets are worth aiming for!

In this special "tag-team" message, Pastor Andy and his wife, Suzanne, share four keys found in Luke 2:52 that shed light on how to raise kids for God!

When we start out as parents, we all have priorities - they're the things we think are most important for our child to have as they become adults... success, well-roundedness, financial independence, a strong will, education, or culture. None of these qualities are inherently bad. They are all often marks of having had a "good life." Yet giving your child a "good life" cannot be your goal in raisi...