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Family drama...trying to rush God's plans...the life of Jacob mirrors the life of most people in many ways. Join us as we consider some important insights from Jacob's life as he steals his brother's blessing.

Continuing our discussion on fear and worry; we look at the life of Gideon and our tendency to make excuses with God to avoid our fears. Join us as we see this failed strategy brought to light.

Message by Dr. Darrell Tate from 2 Samuel 4, and 2 Samuel 9.

Our regular Celebrate Recovery group is taking a break during the holiday season and during that time we're going to be posting a weekly devotional thought until we begin a new cycle on Januaray 5th, 2022 .  This week we're taking a look at fear, worry and anxiety. These are common and very powerful emotions we all experience. But as big as our fears may seem, God is bigger and has some impor...

Scripture says that God declared, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated." Does God really hate some people? How does that relate to John 3:16, about God loving the whole world? In this week's study on the life of Jacob we'll explore where this statement comes from and how we might reconcile it with the rest of scripture.

A message from Dr. Darrell Tate on 2 Samuel 2

The life of Jacob is a fascinating story of lies, conflict, brokenness and blessings. Why did God bless and use Jacob? Why does God bless and use us? The more we look at the complicated life of Jacob, the more we begin to see our own stories. In this series we'll consider the many sordid details of Jacobs life and what it could mean for our own journey with God. 

First message in 2 Samuel series

There is more distrust towards the news media than ever before. Some have decided to avoid it all together while others listen to those they already agree with and demonize everyone else. But how should Christians approach the news? Join us in the final part to our study on engaging the media as Christians.

Part four of the "When A Christian Dies" series.

Social is a relatively new, but extremely powerful form of media in the world today. Incredibly useful in stay in touch with loved ones and current events, but unparalleled in it's ability to sow seeds of addiction, insecurities and isolation. Join us as we consider the pros and cons of social media and how we can guard against it's dangers.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate as part of the "What Happens When a Christian Dies?" series.

When a Christian Dies Pt. 2 Dr. Darrell Tate Oct. 3rd, 2021

Movies are a billion dollar industry that entertain the world. But they do more than simply entertain us; they communicate a worldview that influence how we interpret the world around us. This week we explore specific examples of the unspoken worldview behind some of the popular movies we indulge in and we ask, "How biblical are these themes?"

When a Christian Dies September 26th, 2021 Luke 23

With the advent of streaming platforms we have an ocean of T.V. shows that we can watch endlessly. But are there shows that Christians shouldn't be watching? Are some too violent, too profane or too sexualized? Where do we have freedom and where do we need to abstain from the indulgences of culture? This week we'll consider three things to consider when it comes to our consumption of T.V. shows.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate

This week we're going to finish last week's discussion on 5 Words of Wisdom regarding media.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate, September 13th, 2021

Preached by Jim Richland Sep 5, 2021 

Our world is saturated with various forms of media...movies, music, books and social media. Some try to avoid these things while others consume them blindly. Join us as we seek to discern the good, the bad and the rest from a Biblical Worldview.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate, August 30th, 2021

Good people deserve good things, right? And most of us try to be good people...so shouldn't we expect God to know that and allow us into Heaven? Join us as we explore the idea that as long as we're  "good enough" everything will work out in the end.

Preached by Dr. Darrell Tate Aug. 22, 2021