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Preached for Easter Sunday 2020 by Dr. Darrell Tate Mark 8

In this last part of the God Space series, we see how we can engage in Gospel conversations with people of different faiths and belief systems. We look at the interaction between the apostle Paul and the Athenians in Acts 17 and what it would look like in today's world.

The people we love most are often the people who are the most difficult to share our faith with. They know our past, they see all of our faults and we just don't want to make things awkward; so we hesitate to talk about our relationship with Christ. But what if there was an easier way to be a witness to these loved ones? Pastor Jim will discuss in this episode some practical insights to remember a...

Sometimes the best way to encourage a spiritual conversation with other people is to be a blessing to them. Often our actions speak louder than our words and pave the way for us to share the hope that is within us. In this second part of our series, Pastor Jim will discuss how we can be a blessing to those around us that help them take a step closer to Christ.

A few weeks into dealing with the coranvirus, Pastor Darrell brings a message from John 16 . 

Preached for March 29, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate. The coronavirus has brought anxiety, worry, fear, doubt, and lockdown to many, but God is always at work and provides.  1 Kings 17

In the third part of this series, pastor Jim will be discussing three principles of biblical discipline. Disciplining our children is never fun, but it is an essential part of training their hearts to follow God. There are thousands of opinions about how we should correct our children, but the only one that matters is God's. Listen to God's wisdom regarding parental discipline found in Proverbs 23...

Preached for March 22, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate. The COVID-19 outbreak has showed  that we live in a rapidly changing world and that it can be hard to count on things. We can always count on Jesus. Matthew 7

This is the second part of a four part study taught by Associate Pastor Jim Richland. This series focuses on the importance of parents training the heart, not just the behavior, of their children. Based on the bestselling book Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp, Pastor Jim discusses practical ways in which parents can partner with God on this important task. In this lesson, we will be focus...

Preached on March 11, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate.   Acts 28

The coronavirus has impacted many lives. In this message preached by Dr. Darrell Tate we see encouragement in a troubled time. Psalm 121

Part 1 of a 4-week Bible study preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland. Many Christians want to share their faith with others but are afraid they'll either mess up the opportunity or push the other person away. But what if sharing your faith could be easier and more natural than you think? What if God were already working in each person's life and we were merely partnering with Him to help other...

Preached on March 8, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate Scripture References: Ephesians 4

Part 1 of a 4-week Bible study preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland. It is easy as a parent or grandparent to focus on correcting our children's behavior. But God tells us that all our behavior is the overflow of what is in our hearts. As parents and grandparents, we must guide our children's hearts toward God. Join us as we look how we can partner with God to raise up a godly generation of k...

Preached on March 8, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate as part of a series through the book of Judges Scripture Judges 16

Part 4 of a 4-week Bible study preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland. Many Christians go through life feeling defeated. Defeated by nagging temptations, overwhelming guilt or a sense of inadequacy. But God has called us to a life of victory! This is not something you have to do, but something that is already true about you. Come explore with us how God sees every follower of Christ and how tha...

Preached on March 1, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate Scripture References: Ephesians 3

Part 4 of a 4-week Bible study preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland based on the bestselling book Love & Respect by Dr.  Emerson Eggerichs. Whether you have been married for years or planning to get married someday; you are encouraged to listen and discover how giving the love she desires and the respect he needs can help your marriage thrive for a lifetime! Scripture References&nbsp...

Preached on March 1, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate as part of a series through the book of Judges Scripture Judges 14

Preached on February 26, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate.   Acts 27

Part 3 of a 4-week Bible study preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland. Many Christians go through life feeling defeated. Defeated by nagging temptations, overwhelming guilt or a sense of inadequacy. But God has called us to a life of victory! This is not something you have to do, but something that is already true about you. Come explore with us how God sees every follower of Christ and how tha...

Preached on February 23, 2020 by Pastor Dr. Darrell Tate Scripture References Ephesians 2 Mark 8:17-21 Romans 8:38-39

Part 3 of a 4-week Bible study preached by Associate Pastor Jim Richland based on the bestselling book Love & Respect by Dr.  Emerson Eggerichs. Whether you have been married for years or planning to get married someday; you are encouraged to listen and discover how giving the love she desires and the respect he needs can help your marriage thrive for a lifetime! Six Ways to Spell Love to...