Pastor Ben Dixon

We live in a culture that pushes us to earn more, spend more, and worry more about money—yet God offers a better way. The Bible is full of timeless wisdom for how we handle money which is important for every follower of Jesus. Today, we’re going to look at four simple, practical principles that can guide every financial decision you make: Give, Pay, Save, and Spend. Whether you’re just starting ou...

In episode 1 we dive into our last sermon entitled "Rekindle Your Flame" from 2nd Timothy 1:1-7. Pastor Jared Hunt joins me as we talk through what it means to BE on fire for God and STAY on fire for God. Also, we dive into practices that help Christians stay strong in the Lord when things are challenging in our lives. I know you will be encouraged by this deeper dive into our sermon.   For more i...

We live in a world that constantly tells us we need MORE to be happy, important, and secure. But Jesus offers us a radically different way to live. In Luke chapter 12, He warns us about the deceptive and destructive power of greed—a condition of the heart that enslaves us to our stuff and separates us from what truly matters. In our message today, we will confront the lies we often believe about m...

We have all experienced times in our life when the fire of our faith begins to fade—whether through discouragement, distraction, or simply the ups and downs of life. In 2 Timothy 1:6–7, the Apostle Paul urges Timothy to reject spiritual passivity and fan into flame a fresh passion for the gifts and calling that God had given him. Through this passage, we are challenged to rekindle our spiritual pa...

Everything we have—our money, time, talents, and even our testimony—ultimately belongs to God. He is the owner; we are the managers. In the parable of the talents, Jesus teaches us a powerful truth: God entrusts each of us with resources, not to bury or waste, but to steward wisely and faithfully. Stewardship isn’t just about money—it’s about how we manage everything God has placed in our hands. A...

The Bible talks about money a lot. I bet that many of us don’t realize that more than 2300 verses in the Bible discuss money and at least 12 of Jesus’ parables deal with money directly or indirectly. Money is more than a form of currency we exchange for goods and services. It has the power to do great harm or bring about great good. This is why we can often feel uncomfortable talking about it beca...

We live in a world that tells us we need more, and we need to be more. So what does true spiritual contentment look like for people who love God and trust Him no matter what? In Paul’s final words to the church in Philippi he talks about how God taught Him to be content in every circumstance which remains as a powerful example for us today! Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23...

The Apostle Paul has given several practical steps for dealing with anxiety. He taught them to identify anxious thoughts, pray specifically and receive God’s peace which has the power to guard from future inner turmoil. In our passage today, Paul furthers the conversation by giving some final pieces of advice for how to exchange our anxiety for His peace. We must take control of our thoughts and p...

This weekend, Christians commemorate the historical event when God poured out His Holy Spirit upon the first 120 believers as referenced in Acts chapter 2. This was the catalyst that truly changed the world as men and women, filled with God’s Spirit, were sent out as witnesses of Jesus Christ. Today, as we gather together, we are pausing to discuss and pray for the baptism with the Holy Spirit in...

God doesn’t change. His words are true. He is completely and totally reliable in every way. While everything else around us changes, there is Someone who does not change. He does not lie, and we can build our lives on His Word, His plan, and His promises. It’s a sure deal! The writer of Hebrews said it this way, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever,” (Heb 13:8). This means tha...

Several modern statistics reveal that this could be the most anxious generation to ever exist. There are many reasons for why this may be the case, but we need to know that worry and anxiety are not just a modern struggle. In fact, Jesus speaks about worry, anxiety and peace many times and so do the other writers of the New Testament. All of this points to a very important truth: our mental health...

Everyone has friends and family members who either walked away from Jesus or never fully surrendered their heart to Him even though they had opportunities to do so. This reality is heart wrenching and difficult for all of us, and I am sure that we would do anything we could to see our loved ones come back to Jesus. In our passage today, we can clearly see the heart of Christ to bring all people to...

In all human relationships, conflict will emerge at some point because each of us has the capacity to sin. Jesus taught that as Christians we seek to resolve conflict and pursue reconciliation. This is a testimony to who we are in Christ and to whom we allow to direct all of our thoughts and actions. In this passage, we see seven principles for what to do to resolve conflict and reconcile with oth...

From the time we are born we are all impressionable. There are people we have looked up to whose words and ways have mattered more to us than anyone else. However, not every person in our life, even those we have cherished, is helping us to become who God has called us to be. As followers of Jesus we need to be intentional with who we look up to and listen to because the people that we follow have...

Easter is the most important holiday for a Christian. It means our hope in Christ is not misplaced. Historically, people have attempted to cover-up the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are plenty of alternative historical narratives, but Jesus did die and there is evidence of his resurrection. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15 Series: Stand Alone Messages For more i...

Pastor Ben Dixon delves into the biblical account of the crowd's choice between Jesus and Barabbas, exploring themes of spiritual complacency and the dangers of choosing comfort over truth. Drawing parallels to modern-day challenges, Dixon urges believers to examine their own hearts and confront the temptation to seek easy answers instead of embracing the transformative power of Christ. This messa...

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul writes to those who had been heavily influenced by Greek thought and culture. Yet Paul taught that as Christians, it is the character of Jesus that influences and transforms us into the likeness of Christ. As we hunger and thirst for God and grow in His purposes, we can be led by the Holy Spirit and receive true freedom.   Speaker: Pastor Chris Manginelli Scrip...

All of us want God to work powerfully in and through our lives. This is one of the primary reasons that we pray and seek to obey God’s Word. But the fact is, we don’t always see God do what we want or receive what we have asked Him for through our prayers. Have you ever wondered why? We all have! While we cannot answer “why” for every circumstance, I think it’s important to ask if our faith has so...

All of us have experienced what it’s like to feel stuck where we are but know there is more. We want to grow more, be more, and do more but unfortunately, we allow far too many things to hold us back. In our passage today, the Apostle Paul gives some practical advice about how we can get unstuck and move forward.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16 Series: Philippians: Joy F...

What is the most valuable thing that you have? I realize that is a loaded question which can go in many directions because we all have valuable things that we cherish, preserve and protect. But if you were to boil it down to THE most important thing what would that be? In our passage today, the Apostle Paul dives deep into explaining that our relationship with Jesus is worth everything and more va...

Have you ever heard someone say, “you should be in ministry!” When a comment like this is made it is almost always referring to someone being a pastor or church leader of some kind. Is that what ministry means? The simple answer is NO. The word ministry in the Christian context simply refers to someone serving others in the name of Jesus. That means that every Christian is in ministry and every Ch...

In the Bible, Jesus is described as the light of the world (John 8:12). But Jesus also taught that His followers would be the light in this world (Matthew 5:14-16). For Christians, this means that we are called to show the character of Jesus and share the words of Jesus which is in direct contrast to the backdrop of the world. If we are the light of Christ, then a good question might be – “How bri...

When we become Christians, the Bible says that we are born again (John 3:3). This is more than just a good analogy, it means that we are immersed into a whole new life with a new heart, new mind, and a new nature (2 Corinthians 5:17). Although God has given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), we still have to grow into spiritual maturity. In theological terms, this process...

In the world we live in, we as christians are called to live in a way the differs from the culture. Paul models characteristics that differ from past and present culture. As we live in courage, compassion, and consideration, we gain eyes for those who are lost, and receive vision for those that are in need of God's touch, and ultimately activates us to live out our faith publicly.   Speaker: Pasto...

Do Christians struggle with being selfish? Of course we do! Even though Jesus has shown us the way of sacrificial love and selflessness, we can still be self-centered and self-focused if we allow ourselves to live by the flesh. If we are truly going to follow Jesus in the way that we live, it will require that we acknowledge selfish tendencies and make selfless choices in both the big and small th...