Holding on to Hope

We are equipped as ambassadors of Christ to go the extra mike in loving people to God, lending a helping hand and proclaiming God’s infallible word. We are called to exceed every expectation abiding in God’s grace on the road less traveled. 

We have been redeemed,chosen and equipped by God to be people who put compassion into action each day and in every way in a world that is increasingly becoming self- centered. 

In a world of so many loud and conflicting voices. The most important voice we need to consciously and intentionally listen to is the voice of God in our journey of life and faith. God wants wants to lead, guide, instruct us in safety. 

In today’s First15 we’re launching a brand new series seeking to position ourselves to receive more of the reality of God’s promises every day. There is so much available to you and to me in God, that we fail to tap into. And today we’re looking specifically at how waiting on the ... Show More

If you are in a waiting season today, find encouragement from Rahab’s example. May we all hold on to unwavering faith in the waiting. God will strengthen us as we wait, and our faith will grow as we fully trust in him. - Kristine Brown 🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHT ... Show More

Friends, power and honor, in and of themselves, are not a bad thing, but we wreak havoc when we ask for them in the wrong spirit. When we beseech the Lord with our desires, let us ask for what God wants for us rather than what our egos have determined to be good. 

Life is uncertain, and when things don’t go as planned, it might feel like God has broken His promises. How do you keep trusting God will provide? Let’s talk about it more in this message.ABOUT THIS MESSAGEYou want your life to count—to have real purpose and meaning. But getting ... Show More

We all go through times when we’re looking ahead, and our future looks uncertain. We want clarity, but instead, God gives us the courage to move forward in faith. It’s in these moments we learn not to be driven by what’s easy but to be pulled forward by purpose. If you’ve just ma ... Show More

Suffering must not drive you from God. Instead, it should drive you from everything but God. 

In today’s First15, we’re continuing our series focusing on God’s promises by looking at his promise of comfort. We serve a God of all mercy and comfort, a God who knows our pain, weeps with us, and has a perfect plan to lead us to abundant life even in the midst of it all. Let’s ... Show More

How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy. 

How can active, impatient doers learn to wait on God? Pastor John describes spiritual waiting — and shows how we can answer such a question for ourselves.