The Chastening of the Lord

God has great plans for our lives, but those plans are blocked when we deceive ourselves. Deceiving ourselves makes us spiritually blind to the truth of a situation; this is something God wants to deliver us from. Self-deception springs from the fall of man in the garden of Eden, ... Show More

<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW2419655 BCX0">Feeling like</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW2419655 BCX0">we</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW2419655 BCX0">'</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW2419655 BCX0">re</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW2419655 BCX0">in ... Show More

True prosperity is defined not by money or possessions but by wholeness, which includes having peace, joy, health, purpose, and an intimate relationship with God. Under grace, prosperity flows from our identity in Christ, not from performance or religious obligation. Joseph was c ... Show More

What do you do when circumstances, friendship, job situations, or lost opportunities disappoint? When things don’t go our way, despite our best efforts, our natural inclination may be to try to take control of the situation. We may attempt to manage by withdrawing from life and a ... Show More

<p>As human beings, there's a temptation to believe we're in control of our own lives. To gain a sense of worth, we rely on our works, abilities, and achievements to measure "right standing" with God. True confidence comes from our faith in God and our proximity to him. In this w ... Show More

<p>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.</p><p>ABOUT THIS MESSAGE</p><p>You want your life to count—to have real purpose and mean ... Show More

Life is and always will be on your side! I am sharing my personal experiences with you that recently proved me in this belief. But besides believing in life it is just as important to believe in your own self! If you need a little pick-me-up on having faith, I think this episode ... Show More

Trust is something we are not created to give away lightly. We value trust like we value our own lives, constantly scrutinizing others to see if they&#39;re worthy of our trust. But still we are made to do life with help. We are made to place our trust in that which will provide ... Show More

<p>Pursuing happiness comes naturally, but what do you do when life doesn't measure up? You might wonder, “Why doesn’t God give me what I want? Does He really care about me or my happiness?” Let’s talk about it.</p><p>PRAYER</p><p>If you're facing something difficult, you don’t h ... Show More

<p>When you're facing something you don't understand, it's easy to let doubt and worry creep in. How can you trust in God when things get tough?</p><p>ABOUT THIS MESSAGE</p><p>This message was originally presented as a part of a series called <i>Think Ahead</i>. Find out more abo ... Show More

<p>God promises to guide us, but what does that mean? How do we know what He wants us to do—especially when our path in life becomes unclear? Discover how to recognize God’s voice and follow His direction with confidence.</p><p>NEXT STEPS<br />Have you made the decision to follow ... Show More

Having consistent and transformational encounters with God while on earth is meant to be foundational to the Christian life. Our God has not left us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we’ve been filled with the very Spirit of God who longs to reveal to us daily the nearness and lov ... Show More