October 30, 2022 • Chris Ward • Acts 2:42–47, 1 John 5:11–13, 2 Corinthians 8:7, 1 Peter 3:15
Have you ever read a passage in the Bible and scratched your head thinking, "How does that work out in my life?" Maybe it's a passage that makes you wonder, "Could that really happen in real http://life...in my life? But how?" In the last message of the My Favorite Passage series, Director of LIFT Chris Ward shares his favorite passage, Acts 2:42-47, in a message entitled, "Our Family Photo". Chris says he believes this is one of the Bible's most crucial passages that can inspire, challenge, and provide practical everyday principles for everyone in our Church family.
Be Still and Know
October 23, 2022 • David Miller • John 14:8–9, Psalm 46, Psalm 19:1–4
From a very young age, we are programmed to work, manage, and achieve, so it's no surprise how difficult it is to just stop and be still, with no distractions, for any length of time. But this is what we need to do if we are to know God.
In this message from the My Favorite Passage series, Community Care Pastor David Miller talks about his favorite passage, Psalm 46:1-3, 10.
"God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea. Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!http://...be still and know that I am God!"
David explains that it's easy to know about God through attending church, listening to sermons, reading books about Him, and talking to other people who know Him. But to know God for ourselves, we need to have intimate time with Him alone. We need to be still, to quietly sit in His presence and wait for Him to speak. Watch/listen to "Be Still and Know" for more information on how to do that and the rewards it will bring!
Special guest speaker Rickey Bolden joins us to talk about his favorite passage, the story of Enoch in Genesis 5:21-24 and Hebrews 11:5-6. The biblical accounts of Enoch tell us that he faithfully walked with God for 300 years of his life. In fact, God enjoyed Enoch's company so much that when it was time for Enoch to die, he didn't! God just took him straight to heaven! Watch or listen as Rickey illustrates how to walk with God faithfully and daily as Enoch did.
John 3:30
October 9, 2022 • Weston Savell • Jeremiah 29:11, John 3:30, John 3:22–30, Psalm 139:13–16, John 3:16
In this message, Teaching Pastor Weston Savell talks about his favorite passage, John 3:30, where John the Baptist said, "He (Jesus) must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less."
Weston taught how this passage shows that things of the heart matter most. If the heart doesn't change, there's no real change. Watch and see what it says about your self-worth, your worth to God, and what John the Baptist really meant.
Victorious Right Hand
October 2, 2022 • Jeff Maness • Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 14:22–33, Psalm 27:8
Fearful things will happen in life, but because of God, we don’t have to live in fear. In this message Senior Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on his favorite passage, Isaiah 41:10, showing us three attributes of God's character that will strengthen us and overcome all our fears.
