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By the time Christmas arrives, you're exhausted. The parties, the shopping, the chaos—and the only gift you really want is peace. God wants you to know about His gift of peace. Learn about it in this message based on Luke 2:8-14.

Many of us have stopped daring to hope. Past disappointments, current struggles, and an increasingly dark world have convinced us that things won't change. But what if hope isn't about pretending everything's fine—it's about knowing the Light has come? This message reveals how Jesus, our hopeful King, changes everything about how we navigate life's obstacles.

When tragedy strikes or prayers go unanswered, how do you know God really loves you? We often measure His love by our circumstances—but what if the answer isn't in your situation, but in what He's already done? This message from 1 John 4:9-10 reveals three undeniable proofs of God's love.

God isn't standing at a distance watching you struggle—He's in the middle of it with you. This message unpacks how God's nearness isn't just physical proximity, but personal relationship, warrior-like intervention, and joyful delight. When anxiety rises and life feels overwhelming, discover three truths from Zephaniah 3:17 that prove God is closer than you think.

Many of us avoid what we know deep down needs to change, thinking we have plenty of time to get things right. This message reveals how God graciously confronts our self-deception through the story of Daniel and Belshazzar. Discover the answer to the question "Is God gracious?" in this sermon.

Can God truly be just when life feels so unfair? From courtroom injustices to personal betrayals, we all wonder if real justice exists. This message unpacks Deuteronomy 32:4 to reveal three truths about God's unchanging character, perfect judgment, and righteous nature—showing how the cross proves He is both perfectly just and perfectly merciful.

Do you ever wonder if God's faithfulness runs out after you mess up for the hundredth time? This message from Lamentations 3:22-24 reveals why God's faithfulness isn't dependent on your performance. Discover how His unending love, bottomless mercies, and ultimate gift—Himself—prove He'll never give up on you, even when you feel you've gone too far.

When tragedy strikes and life feels unfair, we wonder: Is God good? In this message, discover how you know God is good—He shows you the way, love, and truth. See how even when life doesn't feel good, God absolutely is.

You are being lied to. Wealth promises protection, satisfaction, and happiness, but Scripture reveals these are lies that leave us empty. This message from Ecclesiastes uncovers these lies, and shows why only Jesus offers what we're searching for.

Is your worship real or just going through the motions? Many of us sing the songs and show up on Sundays, but hold back the rest of our week from God. This message from Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 shows the difference between fake worship and real worship. Discover how real worship transforms every moment of your life, not just an hour each week.

This world will always leave you longing. Walking through Ecclesiastes 4, this message confronts the hard reality that injustice persists, hustle never ends, relationships fail, and nothing lasts. But these longings aren't meaningless– they're signposts pointing us toward Jesus, the only One who offers true fulfillment.

There's a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. In this message on Colossians 1:15-29, Pastor Jonseth Sammons unpacks Christ's true identity as the image of the invisible God and creator of all things, challenging our shallow view and calling us to make His Gospel known with the same energy that transformed Paul's ministry.

Have you ever felt like God has terrible timing? When life hits you with unexpected bills, job changes, or health scares, it's natural to wonder if God knows what He's doing. This message from Ecclesiastes 3 reveals how God's perfect timing transforms your restlessness into rest, showing you why every season—even the hard ones—serves His eternal purpose.

Wisdom is valuable, but it's not your savior. From Ecclesiastes 2, discover how biblical wisdom helps you navigate life's potholes, face reality about death, and find perspective that transforms daily living. Learn why the greatest gift of wisdom is pointing you beyond yourself to Jesus, God's wisdom embodied.

Why do we still feel empty after getting everything we wanted? King Solomon had unlimited wealth, pleasure, and success—yet called it all meaningless. This message reveals how chasing enjoyment, possessions, and achievements leaves us hollow, and where true purpose is actually found.

Many of us believe the right book, degree, or insight will finally bring peace and purpose. Solomon tested this theory with unlimited resources and brilliant minds. Learn why searching through purpose in knowledge leaves us hungry for more.

What's the point of working of all of this? What's the point of life? This honest exploration of Ecclesiastes reveals three uncomfortable truths about life "under the sun", but discovers that Jesus transforms futility into purpose.

Have you ever walked into church feeling anything but joyful? This message explores how authentic worship isn't about pretending everything's perfect, but shifting our perspective through thanksgiving. Discover how God's holiness transforms resistance into surrender.

We're not sure God's voice can really change our addiction, fear, or shame. But Psalm 29 reveals that when God speaks, even mountains tremble. This message shows how His voice shows who He is, changes things, and gives you peace.

Does life have you lying awake at night, running through every possible scenario? Before you exhaust yourself trying to move the unmovable, discover the biblical process of prayer from Psalm 28 that leads from recognition to pleading to praise—even in the middle of the mess.

Feeling abandoned by God is not the same as God abandoning you. Through David's darkest moment in Psalm 22, discover how this messianic psalm maps both the sufferings of Christ and our path through crisis. Learn the blueprint for Christians in crisis: remember His faithfulness, cry out for help, and find victory through His finished work.

If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be? David's answer in Psalm 27 might surprise you—and challenge your priorities. While we chase security and success, David pursued something far more valuable. This message explores how his three-fold approach to going deeper with God can transform your spiritual life from routine to revolutionary.

Don't you want to be the same person at home when you're alone as you are at church around other people? Don't you want to live with integrity? In Psalm 26, we see how to live with integrity: trust the Lord, stay innocent, seek God, and rely on grace.

If you've ever read the Bible, you know that God has a lot to say. The question is, "Why listen to Him?" In this lesson, we see 3 reasons to listen to God: you'll have a good life, get help, and receive grace—all through Jesus.

Do you ever feel lost in life? When uncertainty clouds your path, trusting God is hard. Psalm 25 reveals three steps to trusting God when you feel lost. This message unpacks how waiting on God, remembering His unfailing love, and simple obedience create a foundation for trust that withstands life's most confusing seasons.

What if you discovered you only had a few more days to live—would you speed up to get more done, or finally slow down to savor what matters? This Father's Day message from Psalm 90:12 challenges us to number our days and gain wisdom through right priorities.

Most of us want to give everything to God but keep making excuses for why certain areas are off-limits—our money, relationships, habits, or thoughts. Learn how to stop compartmentalizing your life and let the King of Glory have full access.

Many believers live as if they're still God's enemies—carrying shame, fighting alone, chasing satisfaction elsewhere. But what if God actually delights to bless you? Discover how the Gospel transforms enemies into beloved children who live in victory, not defeat.

What does your wallet say about your worship? Many of us avoid conversations about money and giving, but God wants to talk about it. This message unpacks how biblical giving isn't about meeting requirements—it's about declaring God's ownership, displaying His worthiness, and developing trust in His provision.

Your entire story from start to finish is one of glory. This isn't some distant church concept—it's the key to understanding your purpose and transformation. Discover how fixing your eyes on Jesus' glory changes how you see everything and who you're becoming.

Many people view church through personal preferences—what they like, want, or find comfortable. But what if our perspective needs a major correction? Discover how understanding God's design for church transforms us from consumers into missionaries right where we are.

Do you have real faith or just wishful thinking? Many confuse faith with blind optimism or positive thinking. This message reveals three qualities that distinguish authentic faith from the counterfeits—faith that's based on God's character, certain of His promises, and active in how you live.

You're not the hero of your story—Jesus is. While the world makes everything about you, the Gospel is refreshingly different: it's about God's rescue mission, for your freedom, and the world's only hope. Stop trying to be your own savior.

Grace– it's a little word that makes all the difference. If you don't understand it, you don't understand Easter or the power of the Resurrection. In this lesson, we see 3 things we need to understand to really get grace.

Have you ever felt abandoned in your darkest moments? This message explores how Psalm 22's cry of forsakenness transforms into Psalm 23's promise of restoration. Discover how Jesus' journey from the cross to resurrection proves that our moments of despair are never the final word. Learn to receive God's unconditional love that carries us beyond our darkest valleys into renewed hope.

Do you ever feel like you're running from something—or that life is constantly chasing you down? Discover the surprising encouragement in Psalm 23:6 that will transform your journey. This message reveals two powerful truths: God's goodness and love are relentlessly pursuing you, and despite feeling out of place in this world, you're headed to your true home. Find comfort knowing your journey has both divine pursuit and a perfect destination.

When life feels like a battlefield, is God just getting you through it, or doing something more? Discover how Psalm 23:5 reveals God's deeper purpose in your struggles. This message unpacks how God satisfies, welcomes, and blesses you not after your battles, but right in the middle of them. Experience the profound comfort of dining at His table while surrounded by life's challenges.

If you follow Jesus, there will be times you feel like giving up. This message reveals three truths to help you keep going when you feel like giving up– your valley is dark, your Shepherd is close, and your comfort is real. Remember, the darkness you're experiencing isn't your final destination—it's ground you're passing through with the Good Shepherd who has already conquered it.

Your soul craves more than this world can offer. In this message from Psalm 23, discover three gifts your Good Shepherd provides for your weary heart. He gives you rest—deep soul-level peace beyond physical relaxation. He provides renewal—restoring what constant striving and endless busyness have drained away. And He offers right direction—guiding you through both your wandering choices and difficult circumstances. These aren't temporary distractions but gifts Jesus secured when He

Do you struggle to trust God when life doesn't go as planned? Discover three reasons you can trust the Lord as your Shepherd. He knows you completely—your fears and deepest needs. He cares about every detail of your life. And He provides exactly what you truly need, even when it differs from what you want. Find rest knowing you're personally known by the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for you.

"Our attitudes can color the way we understand God and cloud the way we see other people." This message explores the challenge of remaining true to the Lord with our whole heart. Discover how gradual spiritual drift affects our character, leading to criticism and anxiety, and how recommitting to spiritual consistency and wholehearted devotion can transform our lives. A powerful reflection on what it means to remain faithful in our walk with Christ.

Do you fear stumbling in your faith? In this final message from Jude, discover why your faith isn't about what you know or do—it's about your Savior. Jesus protects you from stumbling, delivers you into God's presence, and deserves your praise as the only God and Savior. Experience the freedom in knowing your salvation depends not on your strength, but on the One who is "able to keep you from falling."

Church service comes with inevitable complications – just like in Acts 6:1-4 when early believers faced growing pains. This message reveals two essential truths that empower deacons to navigate church challenges while experiencing the grace of Christ that sustains their ministry. Discover how being full of the Spirit equips leaders to serve effectively amid complexity.

Faith carries responsibilities that many of us hesitate to embrace. In this message from Jude 22-23, discover three critical responsibilities God has given you: showing mercy to those who waver, rescuing others from spiritual danger, and protecting yourself from sin's influence. Learn how your response to others should reflect the mercy Christ first showed you.

Is your faith growing, or merely existing? In this message from Jude 20-21, discover how knowing your faith, praying consistently, and staying in God's love creates spiritual growth that transforms your everyday life. Learn practical steps to move beyond spiritual stagnation into the deeper relationship with God you've been longing for.

We often resist warnings, even when they're meant to save us. In "Your Warning," we explore Jude 11-19, where three critical dangers threaten every believer: misleaders who distort truth, the reality of judgment, and the subtle sins that slowly erode our faith. Discover how these warnings aren't meant to terrify us, but to draw us closer to the Savior who offers hope beyond the warning.

What's really behind your daily battles with temptation? In this revealing message from Jude 8-10, discover how three powerful temptations—to pollute yourself, reject God's authority, and embrace arrogance—affect your everyday choices. Learn how Jesus not only faced these same challenges perfectly but offers you the strength to overcome them in your own life.

In His Word, God teaches the most important lessons that we need to know. In this message from Jude 5-7, discover the three-part lesson that can save you from heartache: remember what you know, trust that Jesus saves, and recognize judgment is real. Experience how these timeless truths transform your daily walk and free you from the consequences of rebellion.

Some fights are trivial, but Jude 3-4 reminds us of a fight that matters—the fight for the faith. In this lesson, we learn 3 instructions for our fight.

As the new year begins, many focus on goals and accomplishments, but it’s vital to remember who we are in Christ. In Jude 1-2, we discover three parts of our identity.

To close out 2024, Pastor Chuck Hartness leads us to think about and commit to our Core Values, for the glory of God.

We sing the Christmas song "O Holy Night", but what makes Christmas holy? Traditions, meals, and gatherings may set it apart, but in Luke 2:8-12, we see two things that truly make Christmas holy.

The Christmas story is filled with wonder, love, and sacrifice that often goes unnoticed amidst the holiday traditions. In this sermon, we explore the powerful message behind the angelic proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2:8-16, reflecting on the immense love of God displayed through Christ’s birth.

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Through Psalm 98:4-9, we discover three powerful reasons for true joy, inspired by the hymn Joy to the World.

The old Christmas song "O Come, All Ye Faithful", invites us to adore Christ. In the story of the wise men from Matthew 2, we learn 3 reasons to come adore Christ.

The Advent season is one of longing for Jesus. In this lesson on Isaiah 7:10–14, we see 3 things we are longing for.

Anchor is a church that believes the Bible is God's Word, so we want to be people that are soaked in it. Looking at 2 Timothy 3:16-17, we see 3 reasons why we need to be saturated in the Bible.

Before Jesus ascended back into heaven, He gave His followers a mission– share the Gospel with the world. We are called to empower each other and others to carry out this mission.

God has given us a place in a community of people that have been redeemed. Now, we are called to live graciously in this community.

Part of the Gospel is that God has given us a place with Him. Now, we are called to show outrageous hospitality to others.

What is a church all about? Above everything, a church should be faithful to the Gospel– the good news of Jesus!

We experience God's holiness as we experience His grace. It is not something we have just experienced in the past or that we will just experience in the future. In this lesson, we see 3 ways we are experiencing the grace of the Lord now.

The Day of the Lord is near. While it may seem frightening, Malachi 4:1-3 gives us 3 encouragements about the Day of the Lord.

In life, we seem to ask the question "Why should I?" often. We can ask that question when it comes to serving God. In Malachi 3:13-18, we find 3 reasons to serve God.

Many of us don't want to talk about honoring God with our wealth. God, though, demands that we honor Him with everything because He is holy. In this lesson, we learn 3 truths that set us free to honor God with our wealth.

God is patient and kind, and He is also just and right. In this lesson on Malachi 2:17-3:6, Pastor Jeff shows God's slow but sure judgment.

While God is relentlessly faithful to us, we betray Him in sin.Malachi 2:10-16 shows us 3 ways that we betray God.

God is relentlessly faithful to His people. We experience His faithfulness as God corrects us, covenants with us, and calls out to us.

We are all passionate about something. God is passionate about His glory. We see 3 displays of His passion in Malachi 1:9-2:2.

Over and over in the Bible, we see that God is holy– different and set apart. How should we respond to His holiness? We should honor, fear, and obey Him.

God is not silent. The Lord speaks to His people and to the world. In Malachi 1:1-5, we see how the Lord speaks love and judgment.

Teaching from Acts 17, Pastor JonSeth Sammons shows how God is worthy of our everything.

God is victorious in all that He faces. Psalm 20 teaches us about how God's victory is different than other victories.

We are told over and over in the Bible to praise God. But, why should we praise Him? Psalm 19 shows us 3 reasons to praise God.

David is described as the apple of God's eye in Deuteronomy 32. From this passage Pastor Jeff Spicer shows us what it means to be the apple of God's eye.

"Lord, search my heart", is the request David makes to God in Psalm 17. In this lesson, Pastor Jeff Spicer shows us how to ask this same thing.

Everyone wishes they had more confidence. How can you have more confidence? Psalm 16 shows us 3 ways.

One of the most important questions that can ever be asked is: Who can be close to God? Psalm 15 gives us an answer to that as it explores the relationship between God and saints.

There are some things in life that are set against each other– day and night, hot and cold, up and down, God and sinners. In this Psalm, we see the relationship between God and sinners, and how Jesus changes it.

It's hard to say, "I'm not alright." In Psalm 13, we see David admitting he's not alright, that he is desperate. Pastor Jeff Spicer walks us through this Psalm so that we may learn to trust in God more.

This Psalm holds the world next to God in order that we may compare and see their differences. In this lesson, we see 3 differences between the world and God, which should then lead us to worship Him.

God calls His people to take refuge in Him. What happens when we do? Psalm 11 teaches us that those that take refuge in God receive protection, perspective, and perseverance.

In order for us to fulfill our calling, we need to know who we are. So, who is the church? Kyle Boone teaches from Ephesians 2:1-10, showing us who we were, who we are because of who God is, and what we do.

Every church wants to grow. As we look at the growth of the church in Acts 2, we see that we need to grow in depth, unity, and love.

Though Jesus has told us to give an invitation for people to trust in Jesus, most of us don't do it. We're good at finding excuses, but we need to be robbed of them. In Acts 2:37-41, we are given 3 excuses thieves.

Jesus gave His church a mission– share the message with the world. Acts 2:14-36 shows us 3 parts of this message of salvation.

Jesus has activated His church to carry out His mission by giving them His Spirit. How does the Holy Spirit work? In this lesson, we learn that the Holy Spirit works intentionally, inclusively, and unstoppably.

If we don't trust everything in life, then why do we trust God? The trust the early followers of Jesus had in Acts 1:15-26 shows us 2 reasons to trust God– He has a plan and He is carrying His plan out.

In a world that is very divided, how can the church possibly have unity? Looking at the early church in Acts 1:12-14, we learn that we can have unity through hope and through prayer.

We tend to make following God really complicated. He shows us, though, in Acts 1:4-11 some basic instructions for our lives– trust and witness.

Aren't there times that you long for a new beginning? God offers us a new beginning, but it's not based on our power. Acts 1:1-3 shows us 2 pillars of a new beginning.

One of the most neglected, even despised, spiritual disciplines is fasting. However, it is an important habit that helps focus our hearts on God. In this message, Pastor Jeff Spicer shows us why we should fast.

We all have excuses to do or not do certain things. One of the habits of grace we learn about in the Bible is service, which is serving God and serving people. In this lesson, we learn 3 reasons NOT to serve and 3 reason TO serve.

For many people, Christianity and confession go together. But, why? James 5:16 gives us 3 reasons to confess our sins to God.

Prayer is a big part of faith. Have you ever wondered why you should pray? In Philippians 4:6-7, we discover that prayer is medicine for worry, prayer is interacting with God, and prayer is the path to peace.

Repentance is turning from sin and to God. In the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32, we're reminded the we should repent but because sin is truly awful and because God is incredibly kind.

We know we should be devoted to God. In order to do that, we must understand that devotion starts with God, comes from love, and flows to everything. Dive into Mark 12:28-30 and embrace a life fully devoted to God.

Baptism is the sign of the church. In Romans 6:1-11, we learn that baptism serves as a sign of death, life, and change. It symbolizes our death to sin, our new life in Christ, and the transformative change that occurs when we are united with Jesus in His death and resurrection.