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There is probably no topic that causes more excitement, pain, and confusion in our culture than sexual intimacy. It is especially difficult for the young adult because God, in his wisdom, put boundaries on sexual expression, but also gave you sexual drive that begins far before we get married. This coupled with the fact that our culture has butchered God's plans for sexual intimacy makes life very...

We've seen the couple meet, flirt, date, and now it's time for the wedding. Whether you are single or dating, your wedding is something you should think about. In the portion of the poem that we read today we watch the couple get married. And assuming that this is the ideal wedding we ask this question: What does every great wedding have? So listen in to see how you can prepare to have a great wed...

Last week we started the discussion about what pursuing a romantic partner looks like. We addressed four principles from the couple in the Song of Songs: 1. Date in the open 2. Exclusivity of esteem 3. Be/Find a life-giving man 4. Don’t arouse love before its time Today we add two more. Listen in to find out how to pursue someone's heart in a God-honoring way.

Welcome back to our series out of The Song of Songs. Last week we discussed attraction. What should you be looking for in a potential spouse? This week we discuss the art of pursuit. How should a young couple pursue each other? In this episode we discuss four principles drawn from the text that will help you date well in this confusing culture.

One of the areas where young adults face the greatest amount of anxiety and confusion is around relationships and sexual intimacy. What was intended by God to be one of the most rewarding and joyous areas of life becomes one of the most painful because of sin and wickedness. In the biblical book titled the Song of Songs the reader gets to watch a couple meet each other, fall in love, get married,...

It's time to end the story. Job has endured horrible personal tragedy and beyond that endured horrible advice from friends that claimed to speak for God. We've watched Job go from spiritually resilient to emotionally crushed. But now it's God's turn to speak. God wishes to correct the horrible things said about him and give Job what he needs to make it through this difficult time. To do this God a...

One universal truth is that we will all suffer in different ways in this life. And it follows then that our friends will go through suffering and pain. So how do you be the kind of friend that is helpful in those times? Job has four friends that come to him in his time of suffering. They do their best to help him understand what God might be thinking and explain what Job can do to change his circu...

Welcome to episode two in our series The Great Suspicion. This message dives into the heart of one of the most challenging questions of faith: Can we trust God when life is painful? Using the story of Job, we confront our doubts about God's goodness and power, especially when we face suffering and loss. We'll explore the cosmic drama between God and Satan, discover why our struggles might...

Do we actually need to know when the rapture is? I mean, God wins in the end anyway! The fact is that it’s VITAL to learn about the end times, and today we break down the rapture and when it happens. Is it before the tribulation or after? Tune in to find out

We're back from our August break! This week Pastor Tyler talks about what happens when we interact with an all-powerful God and a broken world. In Phillip Yancy's book, Disappointment with God , 3 questions are asked by everyone: 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God Silent? 3. Is God hidden? Listen to this episode to grow to understand how to move through these questions. Resources: Get the Prayer...

Welcome back to the last episode of our series Welcome to the Kingdom. It’s a series all about this new world order that Jesus wants to establish. A new way of living and relating to people and to God. Week one we discussed the new attitudes God wants in us. Week Two was testing our worldview. Week Three was addressing growing deeper with God through praying, fasting, and giving. In week four we t...

Hear Pastor Tyler in this episode as we delve into prophetic words. With over 1,800 prophecies recorded in the Bible, we'll focus on four significant prophecies that have already come to pass and one that is yet to be fulfilled. Discover how these divine revelations show the power of God and inspire unwavering faith. Hear the prophecies and let the words of Zachariah strengthen your faith.

Hear the latest episode from Pastor Tyler Hanke about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Follow along in Matthew 6

God has given us a myriad of tools to get to know him and build relationship with him. Three of those tools are praying, fasting, and giving. In this session, Pastor Tyler discusses why these tools are so powerful and how to use them in a healthy way to grow intimacy between you and God. Enjoy!

In this episode Pastor Tyler begins a new series centered around the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5,6,and 7. This famous sermon of Jesus reveals what we might call the Christian worldview. It is Jesus' introduction to His kingdom and His rules. This episode specifically covers what theologians call the Beatitudes. These are a type of code of conduct for believers. It is the attitudes a...

What can the Holy Spirit do? Who someone is and what they can do changes your relationship with them. To fully understand your relationship with the Holy Spirit, you need to know what He does. Hear more from Pastor Tyler about the Holy Spirit and follow along in John 14:26. He teaches He prays He encourages you He gives you “cool stuff” (spiritual gifts)

The Holy Spirit is arguably the part of the Godhead that people know the least about. The Father and Son have roles that are more easily recognized, while the Holy Spirit can seem more mysterious. This becomes a problem when we start treating the Holy Spirit as an "IT" and not as a unique person. Does the Holy Spirit have personhood? Does he have emotions? Does he have goals? And if he d...

Are there different types of angels and other spiritual beings working alongside God and His angels? Pastor Tyler talks about how different roles of angels are recorded in the Bible showing how they can worship, fight, bring messages, or evacuate judgement. Learn more about the angels work in the spiritual and physical realm in this episode. Follow along in Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 91:11-12, and Acts 1...

If you don’t understand a specific thing, you’re vulnerable to it. In this episode, Pastor Tyler answers 4 questions about the enemy, the satan and demons. Who/what are the satan and demons? Where did they come from? What do they do? What do we do? Genesis 3, Job, Isaiah 14, Revelation 12

We’re continuing in Ephesians 6:10-18 and exploring the ways we protect ourselves from attacks from the enemy. Pastor Tyler highlights how we can trust the promises of God to affect the future, know the reality of being saved by a powerful God, and the hear instruction of the Sword of the Spirit.

The truth is, the devil has schemes and there is an evil realm that we cannot see. So, how do you protect yourself? In this Episode, Pastor Tyler begins to give tools from Ephesians 6:10-18 and the armor of God. Join us next week for the other three ways Paul gives us to defend ourselves through the power of God.

Pastor Tyler explores 2 Kings 6:8-23 and Daniel 10:10-14, uncovering how the earthly and spiritual dimensions interact with each other. Discover divine interventions and the enemy's tactics. You’ll learn about the spiritual realm and hear five ways the enemy tries to stop God’s kingdom from advancing, through lying, blinding unbelievers, tempting, plucking Scripture away, and accusing before G...

As women, what are you doing to lead in the church community you’re in? Do you understand how much of an effect you have on the growth of not just other women, but men? Our personal walk with Christ doesn’t give us an excuse to be passive in relation to others. We take a look at Biblical women’s influence in the world, their roles, and how the future of the church will be affected by what women do...

You have a daunting task ahead of you, saying no to yourself. Do you know how to control your emotions? Do you know how greatly self-restraint and self-regulation will impact your future and those around you? Pastor Tyler talks through four key points to becoming mature: Learn how to listen and develop a deep love for it (Proverbs 17:27) Manage your emotions in spite of living in a culture of rage...

What does God want me to do? Where does He want me to spend my time? Especially in the young adult years, we are asking these questions that can change the trajectory of our lives.  There are times when we are confused about how to honor and follow God. His ways can be mysterious, but He isn’t trying to confuse us. But, what can we do to find out His will for our lives? Pastor Tyler shares key ins...