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Knocking down your giant isn't enough - David didn't stop when Goliath fell, but finished the job completely. What giants have you knocked down but not finished off in your life? The enemy flees when we stand firm in God's strength and complete what we've started. Are you leaving your battles half-won, or are you pursuing total victory?

What's the Goliath in your life that seems impossible to defeat? The biblical David teaches us that underdogs become overcomers not through their own might, but through God's power. He didn't just face his giant—he ran toward him! This week, identify your giant and instead of cowering, face it with divine confidence. Remember: it's not your strength that brings victory, but God fighting for you. 

Playing to Win: How to Defeat Your Giants Using God's Strategy explores how victory over life's challenges often requires unconventional approaches. Like David refusing Saul's armor to face Goliath, we must discern God's unique strategy for our battles through Scripture, godly counsel, and inner peace. Success comes when we embrace our true identity rather than imitating others, and when we utiliz...

Everyone faces giants in life - unexpected illness, financial turmoil, relationship struggles, or personal attacks. The story of David and Goliath teaches us that God uses underdogs to accomplish His purposes. David wasn't qualified on paper, but he understood that his past victories over lions and bears had prepared him for this moment. Most importantly, David saw Goliath not as his problem but a...

What stands between you and your breakthrough? In this message, Pastor Rusty shares a story from Mark 5. It's about a woman who suffered for 12 years pushed through crowds, overcame shame, and risked everything for one touch from Jesus. Her faith didn't just heal her body—it restored her life. Are you willing to press through for your miracle? Sometimes your breakthrough is just one act of faith a...

Pastor Rusty wraps up our series, Shine, with a message on shining the light around the world. 

Discover what it truly means to shine the light of Jesus in a dark world through your actions. This powerful message explores Matthew 5:16 and reveals how our good deeds can glorify God and draw others to Him. Learn about five specific ways to shine Christ's light: through acts of kindness, compassionate service, utilizing your spiritual gifts, tapping into supernatural power through prayer, and s...

In this message, Pastor Rusty discusses the Christian mandate to share the light of Jesus with the world. Drawing from Matthew 5:14-16, he emphasizes that believers are called to be 'the light of the world' - not hiding their faith but actively sharing it with everyone they encounter. Pastor challenges us to recognize that they have both a mission to follow and a mandate to fulfill in sharing the...

Are you trying to shine without having the light? In a world growing darker, how can we effectively be the light Jesus called us to be? In this message, discover six practical ways to illuminate your surroundings with Christ's love and truth. The world doesn't need more critics—it needs more light. How bright is yours?

Are you exhausted from trying to control everything? Peace isn't found in having control—it's found in knowing WHO is in control. In today's message, Josh helps us discover where your responsibility ends and God's begins, and finally experience the rest your soul craves. 

In this message, Pastor Rusty concludes our series, Chasing Green Pastures. This message looks at Psalm 23:6. 

What if King Jehoash had struck the ground six times instead of three? What blessings are we missing by doing just the minimum in our faith? Noah built an ark for 100 years despite ridicule. Luke and John wrote additional gospels that gave us our most beloved teachings. What might God do through YOUR willingness to go one step beyond comfortable? Stephen Tipps of Project Rescue helps us discover h...

Ever feel surrounded by enemies? God doesn't just rescue you—He prepares a feast right in their presence! Psalm 23:5 reveals how the Good Shepherd goes ahead to prepare everything you need before you even arrive. What battles are you fighting in your own strength instead of trusting His provision? Pastor Rusty helps you discover how the Good Shepherd prepares a feast for you in the presence of you...

In Psalm 23:4, we discover the profound comfort of God's presence in our darkest valleys. As our Good Shepherd, God doesn't just point the way through difficult times—He walks beside us. The shepherd's rod represents God as our protector, examiner, and corrector, while the staff shows Him as our rescuer, connector, and guide. Valley experiences aren't destinations but passages to higher ground. Wh...

Finding Peace in the Shepherd's Arms: Understanding Psalm 23:3 explores how God restores our souls when we feel spiritually depleted. This message unpacks the profound meaning behind the familiar words 'He restores my soul' and 'He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.' Discover what it truly means to have your soul - the deepest part of who you are - renewed by the Good Shepher...

Finding true rest in a restless world through the guidance of the Good Shepherd. This message explores Psalm 23:2 and reveals how God provides genuine peace by making us lie down in green pastures and leading us beside still waters. Discover the four conditions necessary for spiritual rest: freedom from fear, freedom from tension, freedom from aggravations, and freedom from hunger. Learn how Jesus...

Are you looking for peace and comfort in all the wrong places? Discover how Psalm 23's timeless wisdom about the Good Shepherd can transform your perspective on provision and contentment. What would change in your life if you truly believed 'The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need'? On Today's Podcast, Pastor Rusty shares the first message in our new series, Chasing Green Pastures. 

If God is all-powerful, why didn't He fix my situation? The story of Lazarus reveals something surprising about God's power - it's not that other powers don't exist, but that He has the final word over them all. Are you carrying disappointment with God? What 'tomb' in your life needs its stone rolled away, despite the 'smell' you fear exposing? God can handle your doubts and questions. He might ju...

In this podcast, Pastor Rusty concludes our series, Kingdom Priorities, with a message on Micah 6:8. He challenges us to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. 

In the second week of this three part series, Pastor Rusty continues answering the question, what does the Lord require of you? This week's message deals with loving and serving God, as well as obedience.

Pastor Rusty begins a new series, Kingdom Priorities. It answers the question, "what does the Lord require of you?"

On our church's 80th Birthday, we remember the good things God has done and refocus for our future. 

Pastor Rusty speaks a message on the book of Jude.

Pastor Rusty concludes the series, In the Potter's Hands, with a message titled "Jars of Clay."

Pastor Rusty continues the series, In the Potter's Hands.