The Christian's allegiance to Jesus often results in being misunderstood and insulted by people around us. But we are not called to passively withdraw or to lash out in anger; we are meant to bless those who disagree with us. Continuing in our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how Peter encouraged the church to respond to those who opposed them a ... Show More
Oct 5
Courage in the Midst of Chaos | Acts 23
What do you do when life doesn’t go your way? In Acts 23, Paul finds himself surrounded by chaos. He’s attacked by a mob, falsely accused, imprisoned, and even targeted by an assassination plot. Yet in the middle of it all, Paul responds with supernatural peace, courage, and conf ... Show More
38m 56s
Sep 30
Further In | Acts 21-22
In this episode of Further In, Thomas Barr, Landon Lacy, Jon Harkey, and Elizabeth Staggers sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on Acts 20-21. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us to ... Show More
28m 13s
Sep 28
What Story Are You Telling? | Acts 21-22
How do you respond when life hits you hard? In Acts 22, Paul finds himself falsely accused and surrounded by an angry crowd. Given the chance to defend himself, he doesn't fight back or try to win an argument. He simple tells a story.In this talk by Thomas Barr, we look at the po ... Show More
42m 38s
Sep 2021
Walking Confidently in What You Believe In: Standing Firm in your Faith
Today, being a Christian can be hard as it's often seen as silly, ignorant, uneducated, and hateful. But I want to talk about how we can stand firm in who we are in Christ and what we believe. As followers of Christ, we are not going to be liked by the world. Many of us battle wi ... Show More
18m 33s
May 2023
May 13, 2023 // James 1:17 // The Good Offense
Life is hard, but there are promises to grip. Strategies and tactics to employ. Progress to be made. Flee evil and pursue intimacy with your Creator. Uproot what is broken and cultivate what is life-giving. Make war on what is destructive, and rest in the God who loves you. Are y ... Show More
7m 21s
Dec 2024
A Prayer for Unity in the Church This Christmas
It’s easy to take offense when someone hurts you, or you’re frustrated with where you are in life, and it seems as though everyone around you is thriving. But, when we take an honest look at ourselves and see how God loves us (1 Corinthians 13), we realize we have no right to hol ... Show More
6m 39s