September 3, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Ephesians 4:26–32
How do you deal with anger? Do you let it explode or push it down inside? While neither of these are healthy, the Bible gives great insight into understanding and dealing with our anger in a Christlike way. Only when we examine the underlying cause, diffuse our emotions respectfully, and learn to forgive will we begin to emulate Christ in this area of our lives.
The Secret to Contentment
August 27, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Philippians 4:10–13
Do you know the secret to being content? The Apostle Paul did, and lived a contented life even in the midst of extreme adversity. He rested in the deep understanding that no matter what happened, Christ would be enough, and cultivated this belief daily through practicing gratitude and generosity. That's the secret.
Unforgiveness: Venom to Your Soul
August 20, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Luke 17:1–5
We know we're called to forgive as Christ has forgiven us, and forgiving the small hurts or offenses isn't usually a big deal. But we're also called to forgive the deep or recurring betrayals we experience, which are much more difficult. Yet by remembering how much we've been forgiven by God and that forgiveness is based on grace, not justice, we can allow forgiveness to flow through us and prevent the venom of unforgiveness from taking its deadly hold on our soul.
A Heart of Courage
August 13, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Joshua 1:1–9
They say the average adult makes 35,000 decisions every day - how many of those do you make out of fear instead of courage? Courage isn't the absence of fear or something you can muster up, rather it comes from abiding in Jesus and being confident that He is with you and His promises are true. Only Holy Spirit can silence the voices of negativity, fear, and doubt and fill you with the boldness you need to make your next decision with courage and faith.
A Heart Made To Worship
July 23, 2023 • Pastor Larry Hasmatali • Proverbs 4:23
The heart, one of the vital organs in our physical body, also symbolizes the spiritual core of our emotions and desires. The Bible commands us to guard our hearts, and to offer our bodies as living sacrifices in worship to Him. Only by surrendering ourselves to God daily will we cultivate hearts of humility, thanksgiving, adoration and service that make up the heart of worship.
