How to Get Back at Your Enemy
July 30, 2023 • Pastor Rod Loy • Matthew 5:41–43, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 6:27–36
When you think about the word, "enemy", who comes to mind? No matter who they are or how you know them, at some point in life, they hurt you deeply. Just picturing that person causes your blood pressure to go up, your fists to clench, and your mind to dream of revenge. If you could delete anyone from your life, this person would be your first choice. As we continue our series, "Upside Down", you will discover another passage from the Bible that will help you stand out and point others to Jesus. In a world where revenge is common - and often approved - Jesus offers a countercultural command. Instead of targeting your enemy, He calls you to love them. This "upside down" statement is another key to being a life-long follower!
Revenge
May 14, 2023 • Pastor Rod Loy • 1 Samuel 25:1–39, 1 Samuel 17:45–47, Nahum 1:2, Romans 12:14–19, Leviticus 19:18
When someone does you wrong, revenge can be very tempting. You aren’t alone in that temptation. In the story we look at in this message, David was consumed by the thought of revenge. We will learn the consequences of revenge and how to overcome the desire for it.
How Angry Are You?
October 16, 2022 • Pastor Rod Loy • 1 Samuel 20:24–33, Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Samuel 19:1–10
How many times have you been angry this week? Maybe you yelled at a co-worker for missing a detail or punched the steering wheel after being cut off in morning traffic. Whatever the situation, anger caused you to lash out in an unhealthy way. In this message, we finish our series "Life Lessons from a Loser." Saul was known for being a hothead - he couldn't control his anger. You will learn the root causes of anger and how you can defeat it when it rises in your spirit. Because anger is common and dangerous, you must learn to control it before it's too late.
Becoming the New You
March 13, 2022 • Pastor Rod Loy • Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, Ephesians 4:17–32
In this message, we continue our study of Ephesians with instructions from Paul about living as the new you and leaving the old you behind. We finish with a life-changing principle from Scripture that will fill you with hope for the future.