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When it comes to rest and work, there is a rhythm to it all. Too much work and not enough rest equals a recipe for burnout. The Bible gives us a great model for incorporating rest as a normal pattern of our lives.

There’s a solution to the world’s constant demands from us for more and better, and the constant drive we have to accomplish and accumulate. It’s an essential part of following Jesus, and He offers it to you and me.

This Christmas, we’re exploring how the story of Jesus’ birth brings light into the darkest places of our lives. From the night sky over Bethlehem to the brokenness in our relationships and the silence that can feel like distance from God, darkness was a part of the first Christmas story—and it’s still part of ours today. But the good news is that Jesus came to shine His light, offering healing, h...

Peace is often hard to come by…in families, in marriages, in countries, in ourselves. And yet, so many of our Christmas carols are about peace. What does that really have to do with Christmas, and how can we have it for ourselves?

What is mercy, and why do we sing so much about it at Christmastime? In this message, we discover that when you get down to the basics of Christmas, mercy is what it’s all about.

Let’s uncover the layers that have been added to Christmas so we can discover what it’s really all about. Without a doubt, one of the main things Christmas is all about is love.

When you break Christmas down into what it’s really all about, you discover that one of the key ingredients is hope. What is hope, though, and how can we have more of it? Let’s explore that together.

If you’re a Christian in today’s world, it can be easy to do one of two things when it comes to sharing your faith - retreat from the world, or pretend you’re just like everybody else. There’s a third option, though, and it’s one we all have the ability to do - be an inviter.

Faithful through suffering, Paul and Silas’ praise in prison sparked freedom and transformation, revealing God’s power amid hardship. Acts 16.

Jesus wanted the world know that he was here to make a sacrifice for everyone. But the early church leaders wanted to add some steps in the process…

We live in a world where politics is used to spread fear and divide. But it doesn’t have to be that way…and Jesus has a message for all of his believers about how to be unified when others try to divide.

The human tendency is to elevate people to an unhealthy status and place in our world. Why do we do this? Why do we create idols? What can we do about it?

Jerel Law is back from sabbatical, sharing lessons on rest, renewal, and faith. In “Faith in Unknown Territory,” he dives into Acts, exploring how Barnabas and Saul were called for a mission. Learn to hear God’s voice, embrace your calling, and build bold faith that withstands life's challenges.

In this episode, Expedition into Unknown Territory, we explore Acts 12 and Peter’s miraculous escape from prison. Once impulsive and fearful, Peter now sleeps peacefully before his execution, showing the power of spiritual transformation through the Holy Spirit. We contrast his humility with Herod’s pride, and discuss baptism as a symbol of inward change. Join us on this journey into the unknown,...

When we think about the word obedience or obey, you may have negative thoughts about it. What if the Biblical view of obedience is different than what you orginally thought?

We are always promoting something we love... a product, a team, or a brand. One thing we promote is ourselves. Our money, time, and talents go to ourselves. The gospel offers a new life... promoting something different.

In this episode, we discuss the transformation of becoming a child of God and leaving behind the orphan mindset. Drawing from personal stories and Ephesians 1:4-5, we explore what it means to be adopted into God’s family, no longer alone or abandoned, but loved and chosen.

Are you lonely? Do you have a group of friends who you can turn to? Who you can be honest with? The bible encourages us to have close, honest, and authentic relationships.

We all have a story we tell ourselves about ourselves… and that story can become our identity. Maybe, you’ve felt like your identity is “enemy of God”…but the Bible tells us about a way we can change.

Just follow your heart…but what does that really mean? Our hearts can be unstable and unreliable at best! The gospel offers a solution to what (or who) we should follow.

This week on Lies Christians Believe, Lynn Marshall joins us to debunk the popular saying, 'Everything Happens for a Reason.' We explore how this half-truth can mislead us about God's role in our lives and the balance between divine sovereignty and free will. Tune in as we dive into scripture, challenge common beliefs, and uncover how God’s plans intersect with our choices.

God won’t give you more than you can handle…will He? Would a loving God allow me to go through hard times? The Bible has an answer to that question and many more as we explore if this statement is true, or if it’s just…a lie Christians believe.

Have you spent your life trying to be a better version of yourself, only to fall short? Or do you believe that you will never change? The Bible has a lot to say about how our lives can be different.

We all face obstacles. But how we respond to those obstacles may say more about us than we first thought. The early church faced several obstacles, and their response to those may change everything.

If you want something good to happen, usually you have to inconvenience yourself in some way. For God’s church to grow, often our part involves doing things we wouldn’t naturally do.